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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 07/21/2007 , IOW 4110 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,Retreat <Do.., Saturday,July 21,2007,9:00 a.m. � N\ Museum of Science and History N 1900 North Chaparral Street,Corpus Chrls0,TX • C9 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present al Teresa Carrillo Dorrinda Garza Sally Gavlik Garrett Dorsey Jaime Pyle Robert Armistead .'". Rene Gutierrez K Chute Charles Lee Stacie Talbert Gregory Perkes Reba George Buddy Sparks Billy Delgado Carl Suding Mari Whitworth Hunter Young I. CALL TO ORDER OF THE PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Vice-Chair, Greg Perkes called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. It was noted that no public was in attendance. Ill. REVIEW ORDINANCE FOR PARKS&RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE ORIGIN WHAT IS AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP ROLEIRESPONSIBILITYIACCREDmON Sally Gavlik welcomed the committee and staff. She distributed the City of Corpus Christi Board, Commission and Committee Orientation Manual and provided a handout highlighting points of interest regarding the committee's roles and responsibilities. Advisory Committees are designed to provide advice on areas of community interest. An advisory committee is a source of ideas. They are also a messenger to help get City information back into the community. (Hunter Young arrived at 9:25 am) Robert Arnistead provided information about the Commission for Agency Accreditation through the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). The commission was established in 1989 and reviews operating practices in 10 categories, using 155 standards. Of those 137 standards must be met to achieve accreditation. The 10 categories are roles & responsibilities, planning parks, organization/administration, Human Resources, finance, program/services management, facility/land use management, safety/security/emergency management, risk management,evaluation and research. The accreditation process usually takes two years, evaluates what is being done, reinforces successful practices, and helps to develop other efficient processes and practices. The process also provides research and documentation for future funding requests. It shares best practices from other participating communities and standards for programs and facilities. Re-accreditation is required every five years. Mr. Armistead noted some staff from the department is already being certified in their work areas. Staff then provided the committee some ideas on how the committee and its sub-committees could assist with this process. REVIEW AND VOTE ON PROPOSED 2008 BOND PROJECTS The committee reviewed the Proposed 2008 Bond Projects List provided at the June regular meeting. Additional discussion was held. SCANNED Buddy Sparks made a motion to endorse the Staff recommendation for the 2008 Bond Projects as presented. Mad Whitworth seconded. Motion passed. Greg Perkes abstained from the water park portion. Garrett Dorsey abstained from items 18& 19. An inquiry was made regarding the way staff decides to accept land or funds when reviewing plats. Sally Gavlik explained how the current park dedicated land, and future development currently being planned, fits into the Master Plan as the most important determinate. A brief break was called. Salty Gavlik then gave the committee a handout listing some accomplishments over the last five years from each division of the Parks & Recreation Department. The second part listed their visions and goals for the next five years. Comments were received and discussion was held. The committee then offered a few suggestions such as putting accomplishments and goals on the website, creating additional event/beach parking under the bridge and shuttling attendees, upgrading the Gulf Beach Lifeguard stands to Guard Rooms like in Miami, Florida,and upgrading Heritage Park. Sally Gavllk reported to the committee on the pilot six month program for Michele Thomas as Beach & Bayfront Events Manager. She noted a councilman's request for marketing funds for the marina and beaches. Also reported was approval for renovations to begin at the Ow Beach Golf Course. Ms. Gavlik then told the members about three upcoming projects. The Regional Conservation Park in collaboration with the Trust for Public Lands, the Mustang Island marina site development, and the Citco birding observation area proposed for an area along the Oso Creek in collaboration with the Texas Parks&Wlldlfe Department Regional Park area. Members were provided copy of the Fee Schedule approved by Council for the FY07-08. The members divided into three groups to establish their plans and projects for the next five years. During this discussion time, lunch was served. (Teresa Carrillo left at 1:00 pm) PRESENTATIONS: GROUP Develop an area park under the Harbor Bridge Develop a Community Garden Park Expand Disc Golf Opportunities Expand Hike&Bike Trails Seek outside funding sources through Marketing, corporate sponsors,grants,tax districts Develop Marina at Packery Channel and include restrooms,concessions,etc Expand the Concert Series to other venues,focus on families, and offer during the school year Improve maintenance program focused on conditions Support Certification/Accreditation Expand and resurface neighborhood Tennis Courts Involve communities in park development Development of city-wide projects for shade structures and tree planting GROUP II Develop standard measure for success Streamline business plan Development 'how to' booklet for community groups that provides the process for park improvement Projects Develop marketing, new funding sources for the department Develop engaging Youth Programs that target current community needs Retain revenue funding Tap into other funding resources and program ideas Reinvest in the big projects,grow the successful events Develop beach areas with picnic tables,shade areas Develop theme parks, such as a windsurfing park, or a train theme park `r Landscape to provide more shade, esthetically pleasing with beautiful treeslplants Provide educational information signage GROUP III When marketing, look at entire community impact, English, Spanish, other languages spoken Increase program development to meet community needs Preference of community, seniors, kayaking, etc Build community partnerships I provide'how to'guidelines PRAC Committee work with staff facilitator to develop guidelines, purpose for active departmental support Divide City into sections, downtown, uptown, south side, etc, to better serve the citizen needs. Hold focus group meetings to get public input. Plant lots more trees These ideas and comments will be refined and shared with staff to facilitate the upcoming work between staff and PRAC members. The committee continued their work with the review of their subcommittees. Volunteers were received and new subcommittees were established. See attached Sub-Committee list Preliminary meetings will be held with continued discussion at the September regular meeting. REVIEW OF SEPTEMBER 13,2007 AGENDA Topics for action and items of interested were noted with hand-outs for the members. >The Gulf Coast Indian Confederation is requesting to name the old City Hall site as Ishka N'De Park > Representative of North Beach Residents request changing the park curfew hours WRAP-UP It was noted that many common areas of concern were described by staff and committee members. The committee reaffirmed their support to staff. And staff reaffirmed their commitment to the citizens. Additional funding is noted as primary with suggestions of park districts or'4%sales tax being made. IX. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Greg Perkes made a motion to adjourn the retreat Buddy Sparks seconded. The retreat was adjourned by Hunter Young at 2:15 pm. ifIC"- Sally ia vlik, Director and Recreation Department