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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETI RE:
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room APR 02 2009
City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Hunter Young Mari Whitworth Sally Gavlik
Garrett Dorsey Kendal Keyes Stacie Talbert
Rene Gutierrez Reba George
Carrie Robertson Ronald Sepulveda
Sylvia Samaniego Billy Delgado
Ron Woods
Lisa Torres
Greg Perkes
Jinsun Kim
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Sally Gavlik announced that Mari Whitworth resigned from the Committee.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
December 10, 2008, Regular Meeting
Carrie Robertson made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Rene Gutierrez
seconded. Motion passed.
IV. PUBLIC Comment—none
V. BUSINESS
A. Presentation
1. Tree Inventory Update by Randall Stivers, IV
Randall Slivers, IV, presented an overview of the tree inventory project begun by
Richard Thompson, then Urban Forester. He provided a handout with description
and sample of a park map with trees and other park amenities based on GPS
locations mapped with Tremble device. Mr. Stivers pointed out the many benefits of
having parks mapped this way. Questions were asked and answered.
2. Request to Rename Corpus Christi Beach Park to Dolphin Park by Carrie
Robertson
Carrie Robertson formally requested that the Corpus Christi Beach Park be renamed
"Dolphin Park." Ms. Robertson represents the CC Beach Association and notes they
are willing to raise funds to assist with park improvements and accessibility. Sally
Gavlik noted that staff will research the request and bring a recommendation to the
Ls.J Committee.
Ms. Robertson also noted the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee's approval
Z to rename the North Beach 'Promenade', the 'Beachwalk'. Additional information and
discussion will be held with this committee.
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0 B. Presentation for Discussion and Possible Action
Park Renaming Process Changes by Lisa Aguilar/Sally Gavlik
This item was tabled.
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C. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
Review and Action on Updates to Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations
Sally Gavlik distributed copies of the recommended changes to the Bylaws, and Rules
and Regulations of the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. She
noted the last updates occurred in 2002. Ms. Gavlik requested any other suggested
changes be sent to K Chute.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/MARKETING:
Hunter Young reported they met and reviewed the first four months expenditures and
revenues report for the department. He requested further detail on Golf and Marina
expenditures and revenues at their next meeting.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT:
Garrett Dorsey reported there were no plats to review at their earlier meeting today.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
Sylvia Samaniego reported she and Jinsun Kim met and discussed two ideas: Tree City
USA, and an educational display at a park, like Cole Park, that was interactive and
provided environmental topics. Sally Gavlik asked if Jinsun Kim would like to make a
presentation about the type of interactive display at a future meeting. Ms. Kim agreed.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Billy Delgado provided an update on the relocation of the South Guth Park ball fields. He
also provided a handout summarizing Parks and Recreation 2008 Bond projects, as well
as a list of projects completed in 2008.
GREENS:
Ron Woods reported the next meeting would be on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
There was no report.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Garrett Dorsey reported the Committee has been discussing the location of the bollards
on the Gulf Beach.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik reported the Fall/Winter Department guide would be distributed through the
Caller Times newspaper in February.
Ms. Gavlik announced her travel to Austin next week to receive a Texas Parks and
Wildlife Grant for the Billings and Clem's boat ramps project. Additionally, preliminary
approval has been received for the General Land Office/Coastal Management Program
grant submitted for land acquisition related to the Oso Bay project.
Ms. Gavlik also noted 'Park Day' at the Capital on February 24, 2009. She will be
walking the halls to speak to State Legislators about items relating to parks. All
committee members are encouraged to attend.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Stacie Talbert reported on her travel with Aquatics Staff to College Station to receive the
Class I Texas Public Pool Council Award.
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Ms. Talbert also asked if subcommittee meeting times might be adjusted to better
accommodate action items on the PRAC agenda. Subcommittees agreed to discuss at
their next regular meeting.
VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
Cory Brooks and Susan Torrance to report on their tennis center operations, community
activities, and city involvement.
Update on the UDC related to parks and landscaping
Replacing light at HEB Tennis Center downed by Hurricane Dolly
Funding for ADA projects
Goals for Committee—general discussion
Update on Cole Park Master Plan, other Ocean Drive parks' Master Plans
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Greg Perkes made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Lisa Torres seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 6:45 p.m.
Sally Gavli , Director
Parks and Recreation Department