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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday,March 12,2008,5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room,City Hall
1201 Leopard Street,Corpus Christi,TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present. C,.,, -..
Garrett Dorsey Charles Lee Sally Gavlik
Doninda Garza Rene Gutierrez K Chute
Gregory Perkes Billy Delgado
Sylvia Samaniego Coretta Graham Reba George
Buddy Sparks (arrived at 5:55pm) Stacie Talbert
Hunter Young
Mari Whitworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES—February 13, 2008, Regular Meeting
Buddy Sparks made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
Scott Harris of 362 Merrill Drive thanked the committee for their membership recommendation. He
would like the committee to consider his application for future membership.
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION
1. Park Improvements
Bruce Thaubum provided information about the parks green projects and green building
initiatives. Parks&Recreation Department Staff have been working to incorporate green
thinking into their existing projects and future plans by modifying specifications to be more
green conscientious. Some examples given were sky-lights installed instead of solid roofs to
allow natural lighting, reclaiming building demolition rubble to create unusual park benches
made by staff and program students through the instruction of a Natural Builder, Elka Cole.
Future plans include reclaiming rain water for the pools, and solar heating of water. Mr.
Thaubum invited the members to attend a Green Building seminar on March 28"i. Member
questions were asked and answered.
(Sylvia Samaniego arrived at 5:20 pm)
2. Corpus Christi Beach Master Plan Update
Jerry Shoemaker and Jamie Pyle of the Engineering Department provided information about
Phase I and II of the Corpus Christi Beach Improvement Project. Phase I provided the initial
section of promenade walkway and some amenities. Phase II provided additional promenade,
and some landscaping including 92 palm trees. The next phase is anticipated to complete the
ADA Accessibilities and the promenade,with additional amenities,shade structures and
landscaping. Mr. Shoemaker suggested it was the right time for members to encourage the
CC Beach Association, the local Business Association, and others to support the Bond 2008
project.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
DIRECTOR:
As Sally Gavlik had a scheduling conflict, Chair, Hunter Young called for her report first.
Ms. Gavlik provided the Beach Maintenance and Cleaning information handout. A brief discussion
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Ms. Gavlik noted the members contact information is available to the public, including the media.
Should a member be contacted, they are not required to answer media questions.
Staff is developing plans for the 162 acre Ow Conservation Park. Ms. Gavlik will invite Josh
Wentworth to present his plan at the April meeting. Additionally, an invitation will be given to Randall
Stivers to present his work on the tree inventory project.
Ms. Gavlik announced the City's proposal to host the October 2009 Blue Angels Air Show. Michele
Thomas is our staff liaison for this project.
Staff budget work continues and will be presented to the committee in May or June after it is
presented to City Council.
In response to the question, Ms. Gavlik noted there was no tree ordinance yet. Planning and
Development are working on the project.
Members were reminded of and invited to the Texas International Boat Show to be held from April
25th—281"
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FINANCE/BUDGET:
Hunter Young stated they did not have a quorum but did receive information from Michele Thomas
on the Beach Parking Permit activity.
In review of the finance report from Reba George, Hunter Young requested additional information on
the Aquatics and Tennis revenues.
It was noted that the Parks & Recreation Department is being requested to reduce their proposed
budget by approximately 5% or almost one million dollars by the Budget Management Office.
Discussion was held and members stated their support of the department when possible.
GREENS:
Rene Gutierrez was absent. Therefore, there was no report.
MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Greg Perkes reported the committee was organizing and moving forward with plans for the Boat
Show.
Additionally, they were working on a project to collect trash from the storm drains.
They are also anticipating their goals and projects work.
PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT:
Garrett Dorsey noted their review of seven plats, with two qualifying for money in lieu of land
donation.
An additional notation was made regarding term definitions and specific wording for the Master Plan
review and upcoming grant work.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Domnda Garza stated staff and committee members have not felt the need to meet. There are no
current issues needing to be addressed.
MARKETING/PROMOTION:
Stacie Talbert reported on the staff and Marketing Committee meeting. The concept of a
department logo was discussed with the Star Fish being selected. A marketing plan is being
developed for both short and long term use. Consideration of My Space use by site and/or division
was discussed.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The regularly scheduled meting was canceled due to weather conditions. A report on their special
called meeting will be requested from Michele Thomas.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado provided a project update handout and led discussion.
The South Guth ball fields are planned to be relocated to a tract on Paul Jones. A future
presentation will be provided to the committee.
Additionally, he noted about 75 people attended the Dog Park meeting, Monday, March 10th. The
park design has been completed. Funding is being sought.
The slide for Greenwood Pool is scheduled to be reviewed by City Council on March 25"'.
VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNSICOMMENTS
An update was requested on the focus group for the development of Master Plans for the nine
undeveloped Ocean Drive parks. Staff is working on the group's representative selection.
VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION,AGENDA ITEMS
Review of Sub-Committees in April
IX. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Buddy Sparks made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mari
Whitworth seconded. The meeting was adjourned by chair, Hunter Young at 6:20 pm.
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Sally Gavlik, Director
Pa s and Recreation Department