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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 09/24/2008 RECEIVED PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETI G Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 5:00 p.m. NOV 2 52008 Third Floor Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX CRY SECRETARY'S OFFICE Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Garrett Dorsey Jinsun Kim Sally Gavlik Rene Gutierrez Stacie Talbert Kendal Keyes Reba George Gregory Perkes Billy Delgado Carrie Robertson K Chute Sylvia Samaniego Lisa Torres Mari Whitworth Ron Woods Hunter Young I. CALL TO ORDER Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. II. ROLL CALL The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. The birth of Justin to Mr. & Mrs. Kim was announced. Hunter Young introduced new members Kendal Keyes and Carrie Robertson III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES August 13, 2008, Regular Meeting Greg Perkes made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Rene Gutierrez seconded. Motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC none (Sylvia Samaniego arrived at 5:11 pm) V. BUSINESS A. Presentation for Discussion and Possible Action 1. Downtown Management District, La Retama Park Project Heidi Hovda, Interim Director for the Downtown Management District, presented the proposed plan for a public art project on the tunnel entrance walls of La Retama Park. Samples of other such projects were shown. Questions were asked and answered. Support in vote and funding from the Arts & Culture Commission was also noted. Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to support recommend the La Retama Park, public art project as proposed. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion passed. Staff will work to present this item to City Council in October. 2. Hans Suter Park Statue Project Ray McMurrey presented historical information about the Indian Burial Grounds along the Corpus Christi Coastline. This area has the second largest Indian Burial Grounds in the State of Texas. Excavation samples have been sent to the Texas Archeology Research Lab at the University of Texas. SCANNED rD N The proposed statue is of a peaceful Indian figure atop a horse looking east to the sunrise while guarding the grounds. The statue will be supported by a granite base with inscriptions to commemorate all tribes historically settling in our area. Larry Running Turtle assisted with the presentation. Mr. McMurrey introduced Ms. Pat Suter who expressed her complete support with all aspects of the project. Approval of the Arts & Cultural Commission was also noted. Greg Perkes recommended the committee support the project concept as presented. Mari Whitworth seconded. Motion passed. Staff will work to present this item to City Council in October. Members were invited to meet the artist, Dave McGary when he visits Corpus Christi on December 11 th. B. Presentation 1. Recreation Programs Update Stacie Talbert provided very interesting general information and statistical data regarding the various programs and services offered during the Summer Programs. Ms. Gavlik introduced Ms. Talbert as the new Assistant Director for the Parks & Recreation Department. Congratulations were expressed. 2. Oso Conservation Park Conceptual Design Sally Gavlik showed the committee conceptual drawings by Joshua Wentworth of the proposed Oso Conservation Park and facility, to be located about the intersection of Holly and Wooldridge Roads. The 162 acre site along the Oso Bay will have trails, wetlands with overlooks, native vegetation with identification signs, an Interpretative Center and a Green Facility. An Amphitheater will accommodate many activities that could include the Urban Camping Program by the Texas Parks &Wildlife Department. The Harte Institute plans to help design the classrooms and other learning areas. The varied teaching sites and facilities will present classroom opportunities as well as family enjoyment. This portion of the park is only one planned section. Future connection with the CC Hike and Bike Trail brought a request to consider bike lane stripping along the Oso Parkway for safety consideration. Ms. Gavlik described the involvement of other state groups such as TCEQ for water quality and drainage, Us Fish & Wildlife are providing an engineer, TPWD and GLO are lending guidance and grant opportunities. The Committee further discussed support for the project and expressed appreciation for the information. Chair, Hunter Young called for a short break. Then the meeting resumed. (Greg Perkes left at 6:30 pm) C. Old Business for Discussion and Action 1. Sub-Committee Review and Discussion Hunter Young led discussion about the existing sub-committees and the consideration for new sub-committees. The following was decided and approved by the members. FINANCE & MARKETING COMMITTEE: Hunter Young, chair; Rene Gutierrez, Greg Perkes, Lisa Torres, Ron Woods Reba George and Stacie Talbert, staff liaisons PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Garrett Dorsey, chair; Jinsun Kim, Carrie Robertson Billy Delgado, staff liaison PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Mari Whitworth, chair; Kendal Keyes, Jinsun Kim, Sylvia Samaniego (kW 411110 Stacie Talbert, Leon Upshaw, Daniel Vargas, staff liaisons Ron Woods, GREENS PRAC Liaison Greg Perkes, MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRAC Liaison Garrett Dorsey, WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISROY COMMITTEE Liaison 2. Tour Itinerary Sally Gavlik led discussion about the requested member tour of Parks & Recreation Department facilities and sites. It was decided to delete the HEB Complex to participate in the Crepe Myrtle Grove Tree Planting at LaMar Park in honor of Ex-City Manager, Skip Noe. The itinerary will be revised and sent to all members. Confirmation of participation and requested lunch order from Jason's Deli is expected by October 15th. Staff will send a follow-up reminder. VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/BUDGET: There was no meeting. MARKETING/PROMOTION: There was no meeting. PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT: Garrett Dorsey stated they met, reviewed the plats and support staffs recommendation. He noted some additional allocations were due to the new UDC changes. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: There was no meeting. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Sally Gavlik noted the three pages of report from Billy Delgado; the regular project update list, and information about the projects, and parks recommended on the Bond 2008. Ms. Gavlik noted staff available to present Parks & Rec, Bond 2008 information to citizen groups. Currently, there are two citizen groups working on master plans for Swantner and Poenish Parks. A report on their process and progress was requested. GREENS: Representative was not able to attend. MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Greg Perkes previously requested Sally Gavlik give this report. Ms. Gavlik noted discussions about the Marina becoming an individual department. However, they do not qualify to directly be a General Fund department. They are only eligible to be an Enterprise Fund entity. Discussion will continue with the new City Manager. WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Garrett Dorsey was unable to attend. There is no report. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stacie Talbert noted the Dog Park presentation is scheduled for the October meeting agenda. The Corpus Christi Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan will presented to the committee soon. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik asked the committee their desire regarding two previous items; the PRAC Grievance Committee and the Revision regarding the renaming of parks or facilities. The committee v v requested follow-up and completion of both projects. Staff will provide a report at the October meeting. Ms. Gavlik invited the members to the Ribbon Cutting for the new West Guth Trail, Thursday, September 25th, 10 am. VII. COMMITTEE CONCERNS/COMMENTS Care for Suter Park regarding debris and undergrowth. Ms. Gavlik will request staffs evaluation and plan. A list of the City's parks was requested. Staff will provide. A map noting the City's parks was also requested but is not currently available. Staff will update the members on that project as it develops. VIII. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION, AGENDA ITEMS A report on the department's mascot project was requested. An update on the collaboration project with the water department for the water used to flush the fire hydrants to be diverted from the storm drains to water the island parks. IX. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Garrett Dorsey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mari Whitworth seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chh/ai/r, Hunter Young at 6:50 pm. alter N d (ally Gavlik, Director Parks and Recreation Department