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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Regular Meetingr24 25zs
December 13,2008,5:00 p.m. 2jSixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall
1201 Leopard St.,Corpus Christi,TX
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Members Present Members Absent Staff Present `q. 1IVr
Teresa Carrillo Rene Gutierrez Sally Gavlik
Garrett Dorsey Russell Stowers K Chute
Dorinda Garza Billy Delgado
Gregory Parkes Chris Semtner
Jaime Pyle Doyle Curtis
Buddy Sparks Richard Thompson
Carl Suding Reba George
Mad Whitworth
Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:05 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, November 8, 2008
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATIONS-none
B. PRESENTATIONS,DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent presented the People's Street T-Head Landscape Project. The
City and the Downtown Management District(DMD)are working to beautify the People's Street T-Head
with new tree and vegetation plantings. The DMD hired Robed Gignac to design the project. The
construction company currently world®on the Marina slip project will execute the actual work. Mr.
Davidson presented the project to the Water Shore Committee who gave their support. The hem Is
scheduled to be reviewed by City Council on January 16, 2007. Questions were asked and answered.
Regarding the time line,the project is to be completed before the Yacht Show In April of 2007.
Regarding the project maintenance;the project will incorporate an existing irrigation system and Manna
staff will assist with the landscape maintenance. Regarding the possibility of the plants being stolen;
Marina staff is on daily, 24 hour patrol of the area. Regarding usage of the area by skaters;the new
Skate Park is almost finished and will soon be open for use. Regarding the demolition of the existing
Band Shell and concurrent short wall structure;the demolition is being planned and will be completed
before the landscape project Is finished. Discussion continued regarding a future phase to incorporate a
water feature.
(Doninda Garza arrived at 5:15 pm)
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the People's Street T-Head Landscape Project plan as
presented. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed.
C. NEW BUSINESS—none
SCANNED
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OLD BUSINESS
1. MaryAnnes Way Project Update
Sally Gavlik said a waiver was being designed for the previous owner to agree for the land to be
used as a park. The memorial park will be located at the end of Whitecap Blvd with plans to Include
a fountain,gazebo and other amenities.
2. Beach Parking Permit Report
Hunter Young reference the pemlk document and led discussion about the development of a
business plan to implement by Spring Break 2007. Staff noted few visitors to the beach during the
cooler months but anticipate a significant Increase In the Spring.
Hunter Young and Garrett Dorsey volunteered to work with Chris Semtner on the business plan.
3. Park Land Dedication Ordinance
Sally Gaviik announced the first organizational meeting for the UDC Review Committee is
scheduled for Monday, December it, 9am in the Sixth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Greg
Parkes and Jaime Pyle have volunteered for this project.
VI. COMMITTEE,IJAISONISTAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE:
Hunter Young provided a summary of the 4 month financial report
to each member and questions were asked an answered as the rlead discussion. A handout was
report wwasreviewed.
GREENS SUBCOMMITTEE:
Carl Suding reported their November meeting was held at the Oso Center on the 28th. Angel Escobar, City
Engineer, presented an update on the drainage project that is scheduled to be completed In April 2007.
Course renovations are being considered.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE:
Jaime Pyle said their committee met, reviewed the plats and supports the staff recommendation. A
summary handout was provided.
Ms. Pyle also and put into the Enrined chment funding Fund when troh ssubdivision is complete.into the Enrichment uFund unds in lieu of land are aresnot immediately available.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Doninda Garza reported committee representatives met with staff to discus community needs. Lighting for
practice fields was requested so options will be researched. Alternate Coach and Parent Behavioral
Programs were also requested and will be researched. Monthly communiques have been scheduled to
keep staff and the committee in touch.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado provided an update summary handout on the Enrichment Funds Projects,the CDBG projects,
and the 2004 Bond Projects. Mr. Delgado will give a PowerPoint presentation of last years projects at the
January meeting.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik Informed the committee of the loss of the enhancement funds from TXDOT affecting the
Schannon Ditch Project. New funding will be sought through the Safe Routes to Schools program.
Friends of the Parks are working to coordinate an Art in the Park event with the Texas International Yacht&
Boat Show in April of 2007.
Interview for the Parks & Recreation Assistant Director and the Recreation Superintendent have been
completed. Those positions will soon be offered.
The committee retreat could be offered in January. Teresa Canino offered to assist with this project. Mari
Whitworth requested It not be held the 20°i.
Ms. Gavlik invited members to attend the Legislative event in Austin in January. Staff and members Walk
the halls' to meet with legislators to express the importance of parks. The recently passed Resolution will
be presented during this event. Members may contact K Chute for additional information.
Congress approved 12.5% of the new off shore drilling royalties will be allocated to land and water
conservation. This will help funding of the TPWD grant projects.
Members were asked to complete their public information disclosure forms.
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VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS
Greg Perkes requested an update on the Heritage Park plan. Sally Gavllk said Leon Loeb has met with
staff and is working on a marketing and development plan. Current tenants are being Introduced to the Idea
of office space on the second floor with vendors leasing the ground floor of the homes.
Teresa Carrillo brought additional discussion on the staff'Wish List' and the deterioration of Leopard Street.
The revitalization process was suggested as a workshop topic,
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Garrett Dorsey
seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Hunter Young at 6:10 pm.
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Sally Gavlik, Director
/ Parks and Recreation Department