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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 06/21/2007 • �I► rf PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,Regular Meeting WATERSHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE,Regular Meeting Thursday,June 21,2007,5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall 1201 Leopard St,Corpus Christi,TX • Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Teresa Carrillo Dorrinda Garza Sally Gavlik Garrett fey Robert Armistead Rene Gutierrez K Chute Charles Lee Stacie Talbert Gregory Perkes Chris Semtner Jaime Pyle Reba George Buddy Sparks Billy Delgado Carl Suding Lisa Aguilar Marl Whitworth Peter Davidson Hunter Young Rene Garza Benita Brunner I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. M. CALL TO ORDER OF THE WATERSHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Oscar Garcia called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. IV. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was not present. Within seconds another member arrived. The recording secretary announced that a quorum was present V. PRESENTATION FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION Sally Gaviik, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department, gave a presentation and led discussion regarding the current WaterShore Advisory Committee and the recommendation of staff to create two new advisory committees to oversee the Marina and beach areas. Resultant to a request to invite a City Council person to the meeting, Ms. Gavlik consulted the City Secretary who provided insight Into the ethics portion of the Code of Ordinances, Article V, Code of Ethics, Sec. 2-311 (16). (Phillip Lam of the WaterShore Advisory Committee arrived at 5:05 pm.) Ms. Gavlik noted all Parks & Recreation Advisory Committees and Commissions do not take the place or responsibilities of the Planning Commission, or the County Dunes Protection Committee. The Mayor and City Council appoint only Advisory Committees for our department All regular rules, processes, and procedures must be followed. Ms. Gavlik preceded discussion with information regarding the timeline for this committee recommendation include, but are not limited to; the WaterShore Retreat noting the need to review the Ordinance and identify the role of that committee; the recent City Council Retreat that established their goals and related vision for our community the City Manager's task assignment and the Staffs possible solution then being brought to both committees together for review, brainstorming, and discussion. Ms. Gavlik noted the Council direction was tourist driven with a beach emphasis. Additionally, she reported the current WaterShore Advisory Committee has historically had a majority of Marine related responsibilities and issues to address. (Greg Perkes of the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee arrived at 5:15 pm.) SCANNED Discussion was held pointing out that the Marina is an Enterprise Fund and must be operated like a regular business,with emphasis on development and customer service. Therefore,an advisory committee needs to be able to focus on just the Marina needs. (George Fisher of the WaterShore Advisory Committee arrived at 5:35 pm) Discussion was also held regarding the potential of the Gulf Beaches as well as the smaller beach areas along our shoreline. Concern was expressed not to lose sight of the smaller beaches for their future development and activity value, while watching over the larger Gulf Beach area. All beach areas are a primary resource for our community and an advisory committee needs to focus on developing the beach areas and their activities. Both of these ideas fit with the goals of the City. VI. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC There was no public to be heard. Chair of the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee called for the vote. VII. Action by the Watershore Advisory Committee regarding the development of two new Advisor Committees Chair, Oscar Garcia, of the WaterShore Advisory Committee called for the vote. Vic Menard of the WaterShore Advisory Committee made a two part motion; first to make the Marina Advisory Committee a stand alone committee, that the current WaterShore Advisory Committee be amended to exclude the Marina function, and to add Beach Operations and strengthen the membership in Beach Operations, and rename it to the Watershore and Beaches Advisory Committee. James Davis seconded. Motion passed unanimously. VIII. Action by the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee regarding the development of two new Advisor Committees Cad Suding, of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, made a motion to accept the WaterShore Advisory Committee's motion to create two committees, a Marina Advisory Committee, and a Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee to include the organizations recommended. Greg Perkes seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion continued regarding the balance needed of professionals and interested citizen groups for these committees. It was decided that the Ordinances should address this concern. IX ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business for the WaterShore Advisory Committee, James Davis made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Phillip Lara seconded.The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Oscar Garcia at 6:47 pm. X. SHORT RECESS OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair,Hunter Young announced a short recess for the Parks&Recreation Advisory Committee. XI. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Chair, Hunter Young recalled the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. XII. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll, announced that all members returned and a quorum was present XIII. ADOPTION OF MINUTES—unintentionally delayed XIV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC-none XV. BUSINESS A. PRESENTATION The recording secretary reported a conflict in schedule for the Gulf Coast Indian Federation. They requested their presentation be on the August agenda. B. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION-none V C. OLD BUSINESS Review Parks&Recreation Bond 2008 Proposal 1. Sally Gavlik led discussion on the following handout items. >The Special Events Area site would be determined by the study, possibly on Corpus Christi Beach. >The Corpus Christi Beach Water Park could be on the 16 acres the city already owns on the north end. Big Leagues Dream is also considering a Corpus Christi location. >The Golf Courses could be further improved, as we do not have enough rounds played to warrant a new course. A community activity expansion was suggested to involve complete families and non- golfers. Ms.Gavlik spoke of the possibility of expanding the First Tee program and adding family activities to the existing courses. >Ms.Gavlik noted the temporary portable buildings used for the Marina offices for several years, and the barge design being considered. > Park Operations has out-grown their current facility, and the need for offices in the Calallen and Flour Bluff area was noted. >Continued improvements per the Master Plan are being requested for the Old State School site. The Miracle Field is also planned for that site. >The Sports Field lighting, phase three,will complete the lighting for all league fields. >Greenwood Softball Complex improvement would facilitate additional and larger tournaments. > Ben Garza improvements are part of that Master Plan. >The Cole Park Renovations are part of its Master Plan. >Labonte Park currently uses Skid-O-Cans for the youth leagues that practice there. New restroom facilities are part of its Master Plan. Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the Staff recommendation of Bond 2008 projects as presented. Mari Whitworth seconded. Discussion was held. Then Buddy Sparks withdrew his motion and Marl Whitworth withdrew her second. The committee requests this item be tabled and placed on the Retreat Agenda for action. 2. Discuss July 21th Retreat The Retreat will be Saturday, July 21° from gam—3pm,with lunch being provided. Sally Gavlik shared her thoughts regarding the Retreat Agenda. The committee provided comments and the agenda will be finalized. (Teresa Carrillo left at 7:45 pm) XVI. COMMITTEE,LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/BUDGET SUB-COMMITTEE: Hunter Young led the review and discussion of the financial report of Expenditures and Revenues through May 31, 2007. Stacie Talbert reported on the vendor services near the Skatepark. Additionally, she invited the committee to attend the August 18th SK8 DEL SOL, Family Skateboarding festival. GREENS SUB-COMMITTEE: Cad Suding stated they have not met He reports the Oso drainage improvement project is almost complete. Discussion was held regarding the Greens Superintendent position. Ms. Gavlik stated the position would be filled. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT SUB-COMMITTEE: Jaime Pyle said their committee met earlier, reviewed the plats, and supports the staff recommendation. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Mari Whitworth said they did not meet SPECIAL PROJECTS: Billy Delgado provided a projects report handout and noted the McCaughan Park equipment will soon be installed and the improvements complete for that park. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik noted that staff is sending applicable information to the committee as quickly and early as possible. Our work on the UDC is complete but others have not finished with the project. Therefore, it is not ready to be distributed. Ms. Gavlik will ask for a presentation by Development Services as soon as the document is available. Hunter Young requests its review two weeks before the presentation. Sally Gavlik also noted Gustavo Valadez Ortiz is no longer with the City. The position at Heritage Park will be filled as soon as possible. Robert Armistead, Assistant Director, announced July is Recreation and Parks Month. The Mayor will be giving a Proclamation at Council at 11:45 on the 28m. The committee is invited to attend. Members volunteered to arrive at 11:30 to receive the document and give a few words of thanks to the Council and Mayor. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS Information regarding the sidewalk ordinance was requested. Discussion of the Roller Skating Program was requested at the Retreat. ADOPTION OF MINUTES -The recording secretary requested action on the Regular Meeting minutes of May 16,2007. Chair, Hunter Young asked for comments on the minutes. Jaime Pyle made a motion to accept the minutes. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion passed. Sally Gavlik asked if the committee wanted a regular meeting in July in addition to their Retreat. The committee requested a brief meeting time during the retreat to complete any outstanding business. Additionally, Buddy Sparks made a motion not to hold the August meeting. Garrett Dorsey seconded. The motion passed without opposition. VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS-none IX. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Mari Whitworth made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Buddy Sparks seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 8:12 pm. / ,, ,,, j '•r Selly : ik, Director rks and Recreation Department