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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 10/10/2006 larf *idPARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meeting October 10,2008,5:00 p.m. g 910 f Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall y6� 1201 Leopard St., Corpus Christi,TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present I Garrett Dorsey Teresa Carrillo Sally Gavilk Doninda Garza K Chute 2 Gregory Perkes Doyle Curtis Jaime Pyle Peter Davidson `?esr Buddy Sparks Billy Delgado Russell Stowers Chris Semtner Cad Suding Hunter Young Mari Whitworth I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting, September 13, 2006 Cad Suding made a motion to accept the minutes. Mad Whitworth seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none V. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATIONS 1. Introduction of new Parks&Recreation Staff Sally Gavlik,Director,introduced Claudia Lichtenberger, CCapwell Obesity Grant Administrator who was welcomed by the members. 2. Rotary Club Town Clock for Heritage Park Project Arthur Zeiller presented the Rotary Club's project proposal for an old style town clock to be placed in Heritage Park. Since the Rotary was founded in 1914,this period community project wig honor all past, present and future Rotary members. The Rotary has approximately two-thirds of the funds needed for this approximate fifteen thousand dollar project. The Rotary plans to finance the entire project but requests representation from City Staff and City Committees on their project committee. Greg Parkes volunteered to represent PRAC. The project committee will bring the specifics to the PRAC committee In January or February. They anticipate a July 4th dedication. PRAC expressed approval of the project. B. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Yachting Center Relocation Presentation Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent, presented a letter of request from W.O. Bill Hanison and information about his request to relocate the Sailing Center, now known as the Yachting Center. Buddy Sparks made a motion to discuss the proposal. Greg Perkes seconded. The committee discussed the increase in Marina revenue, no current leases displaced, improvements to Marina by replacing old pilings and boardwalk, installing electricity and sewage hookups, piers designed to withstand hurricane wird/water rise, and towing responsibility for building. Capt.John Ward assisted Peter Davidson with questions from the committee. Doyle Curtis clarified the possibility of the requested fifteen year lease. Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the proposal. Doninda Garza seconded. Motion passed. SCANNED IMO N 2. Coastal Bend Bays&Estuaries Presentation This item was tabled. 3. Maryanne's Way Park Mimi Wrob,member of the Padre Island Rotary Club, presented their plan for a walkway and park to honor Maryanne Simonelli who was killed while walking along the side of Whitecap Road earlier this year. Their group is planning a gazebo, bench,fountain and plants in the park to be maintained by the Rotary. Mar Whitworth made a motion to recommend the green space area by the wastewater plant donated by Paul Schexnailder, be designated park land with Paul Schexnailder's approval. Cad Suding seconded. Motion passed. Mimi Wrob will bring specific updates to the committee as the project progresses. C. NEW BUSINESS 1. New Member Application Review and Recommendation Applications collected from the City Secretary's office were reviewed and discussed. Rene Richard Gutierrez was recommended by the committee. Staff was requested to notify the City Secretary's office. 2. Political Season Reminder Sally Gavllk reminded the members of the upcoming November and April elections. Requests for information protocol must be followed. All requests for information should be forwarded to K Chute, Executive Assistant,for processing. D. OLD BUSINESS 1. Department Org Chart Sally Gavlik provided the current Parks&Recreation Department organizational char. It was noted that this chart was a task chart that included staff supervising specific areas and/or independent functions. 2. Park Land Dedication Ordinance The location of the Park Land Dedication Ordinance was previously requested. K Chute provided the computer route to the members. 3. Unified Development Code(UDC)Committees Sally Gavlik explained the latest work on the UDC. Committees were being formed to review certain aspects of the document. Planning requested representation from the PRAC. Jaime Pyle and Greg Parkes volunteered to work on these committees. 4. Beach Parking Permit Report Sally Gavlik provided the written report. Chair, Hunter Young suggested the members review the information and be ready to discuss the report at their next meeting. The members agreed. 5. HOT Code Review The HOT Code was previously requested. Sally Gavlik provided the written Tax Code document. Chair, Hunter Young suggested the members review the Intonation and be ready to discuss the report at their next meeting. The members agreed. 6 Skatepark Update Sally Gavlik provided the handout given City Council to update the Junior League Skatepark project. VI. COMMITTEE,LWSON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Hunter Young noted that he gets the Financial Report train Staff shortly before the committee's regular meeting. Therefore, he will review that report and bring a summary back to the next committee meeting. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: Carl Suding said there was not a quorum for their September meeting. The new grass is growing good and the renovations look good. The course is due to open in November. rr r PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle said she met with Richard Thompson to review the Community Enrichment Fund notebook. They are using this information as a tool for their plat reviews. She reported the review of 18 plats, 1 with approved land dedication, 8 with money in lieu of land, 8 with no parkland dedication requirement, and 3 with future park land potential. The committee approved staffs recommendations. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Doninda Garza praised stalls work at the Bayfest event and suggested appreciation certificates be given at the department quarterly meeting. Ms. Garza then reviewed notes from the 2002 workshop that designed their committee. Attainment of goals and change of program needs suggest the committee duties evolve to dose communication with staff and availability upon opportunity and request to assist. Sally Gavilk suggested a new workshop to assist with review and evaluation of all committees. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Bitty Delgado provided an update on the CDBG and Bond Projects,the Enrichment Funds Projects and the work being done with the Friends of the Parks. Five trees have been donated by the Friends of the Parks for the Garrett Park planting in November. A handout was provided. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik reminded members of the Mayor's appreciation soda)on October 19th. Sally Gavlik provided information about the Texas Parks &Wildlife Expo that she attended last weekend. She noted it was a great opportunity to show case our city. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS Carl Suding requested information about available funds to be used for the Ullberg Park walking trail. Sally Gavilk will research that project and bring information back to the committee. It was noted that a project like this could possibly be a small park project to be coordinated with City Engineering for a quicker completion. VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS IX. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Greg Perks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Carl Suring seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Hunter Young at 8:30 pm. r� � !.I Ir . Sally Gavilk, Director ( Parks and Recreation Department