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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 02/11/2009 V PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETI CRC^ Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 5:00 p.m. CEIvED Sixth Floor Conference Room City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi,TX 78401 APR 02 2009 Members Present Members Absent Staff Present �cCREfARy,SOFFI� Rene Gutierrez Garrett Dorsey Sally Gavlik E Kendal Keyes Stacie Talbert Jinsun Kim Reba George Carrie Robertson Ronald Sepulveda Sylvia Samaniego Billy Delgado Lisa Torres Joshua Wentworth Hunter Young Cory Brooks Ron Woods Susan Torrance Leon Upshaw Donna Deleon I. CALL TO ORDER Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. II. ROLL CALL The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present. III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES January 14, 2009, Regular Meeting Lisa Torres made a motion to accept the minutes as presented. Rene Gutierrez seconded. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC Comment— none Sally Gavlik noted Billy Delgado has accepted a position in the Engineering Department. Joshua Wentworth will continue working on Park Planning. Also, Ronnie Sepulveda accepted a six month assignment with Metro-call of the Police Department. Leon Upshaw will be his Acting-In-Charge. V. BUSINESS A. Presentations 1. Corpus Christi Tennis Association Glenn Barker gave the Corpus Christi Tennis Association (CCTA) report. Mr. Baker stated CCTA is a 250 member, non-profit group, who promote tennis, and are members of the South Texas Professional Tennis Association. They have nationally recognized programs to teach the economically challenged students of our area. Their tournaments bring visitors who add to the local economy through their use of hotels, restaurants and other local businesses. CCTA provided a report of their February 7th tournament. CCTA is asking for professionals and good facility. They example needed court repairs and lighting issues. 2. HEB Tennis Center LU Cory Brooks, Pro at the HEB Tennis Center since January 2007, but has taught at the center since 2001. Mr. Brooks teaches as Premier Tennis, Inc. They have programs for all; those economically challenged, all ages, all levels with 30 major events by using the HEB Center as the event headquarters and playing on other courts through out the City. He presented an Economic Impact Study highlighting tournament effects. U A brief discussion was held; inquiry requested the number of daily players at the center, and CO suggestion to use the new computer program to support stat reports. 3. Al Kruse Tennis Center Susan Torrance, Pro at the Al Kruse Tennis Center was raised in Corpus Christi and has played since she was 5 years old. She became the center's pro in 1987 serving a broad spectrum of the community providing programs and play for ages four through eighty seven. The center provides daily reports of players and revenues though they are not computerized. Ms. Torrance states their#1 priority is the court surface maintenance. Additional remarks were heard from: Martha Durham, CCTA Director, additional information is available on the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitor's Bureau and at Texas.USTA.com. Larry Quisenberry who moved to Corpus Christi by invitation from Steve Denton, previous HEB Center Pro feels it important to improve the looks and upgrade the center to a more market competitive facility to be able to host bigger, better events. Chair, Hunter Young expressed appreciation for everyone attending the meeting and providing their comments. B. Presentation for Discussion and Possible Action CC Beach Park Renaming to Dolphin Park Carrie Robertson, spokesperson for the Corpus Christi Beach Association, a non-profit group comprised of beach property owners, formally requested support from the committee to rename the CC Beach Park, located at the north end of CC Beach, to Dolphin Park. JoAnn Gilbertson, a member of CC Beach Association, spoke in support of the name change. Ms. Robertson also noted the use of Beachwalk, to reference the Promenade/beach sidewalk, to Dolphin Park seemed more visitor friendly. Ms. Gilbertson, a property owner, additionally spoke of the desire for HOT funds to be used to improve CC Beach. Sally Gavlik noted HOT funds are specifically restricted to use on the Gulf Beaches. Legislature must be changed before the bay beaches could be included. Lea Lenaham also a CC Beach Association member, noted support of the park's name change and the rebranding of CC Beach. Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to accept the Corpus Christi Beach Association proposal to rename CC Beach Park to Dolphin Park. Lisa Torres seconded. The motion passed. Sally Gavlik explained the 60—90 day process to meet the committees and City's policies and procedures. C. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action 1. Review of applications and recommendation for new members Sally Gavlik noted the resignation of Mari Whitworth, due to her additional school duties, and Greg Perkes acceptance to another committee automatically resigns him from this committee. Chair, Hunter Young accepted new member nominations from the floor as follows: Ron Woods nominated, Kendal Keyes seconded, John Keys Sylvia Samaniego nominated, Rene Gutierrez seconded, Elisha Dickerson, Ill Lisa Torres nominated, Sylvia Samaniego seconded, Monica Pena Moore Hunter Young nominated, Rene Gutierrez seconded, Scott Harris Ron Woods nominated, Lisa Torres seconded, Carlos Haney Carrie Robertson nominated, Lisa Torres seconded, Cecilia Huerta The committee voted to recommend, Cecilia Huerta (first member) and Carlos Haney (second member). Should an alternate be requested, the committee recommends John Keys. Staff was requested to notify the City Secretary's Office. It was also noted, due to elections, Council cannot appoint new members after February 24r". v 2. Land Transfer from Trust for Public Land to Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program Sally Gavlik reviewed the item summarizing its evolution from conception to current and noting the necessity for the transfer. Lisa Torres made a motion to support the transfer as presented. Ron Woods seconded. Motion passed. 3. Committee's New Vision Statement and Goals Project Hunter Young and Rene Gutierrez lead the committee in discussion about the project. Clarifying comments included; the vision statement and goals guide new members and keep work on task; vision statement and goals relate where and how committee can support staff/department and residents of the community. A workshop to address the vision statement and goals was suggested. The committee decided to schedule a workshop for their March meeting. D. Old Business for Discussion and Possible Action 1. Review and Action on Updates to Bylaws,and Rules and Regulations Recommended changes to the Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations of the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee were reviewed. As there was no further discussion requested, Rene Gutierrez made a motion to approve the updates to the committee's Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion passed. 2. Tennis Center Improvements Discussion was held regarding the most urgent needs and staffs ability to accomplish those tasks as follows: > light work at HEB Center covered by remaining Bond 2004 money? Staff to research. > previous replacement lights were welded onto old bolts, safety concern. Joshua Wentworth will consult Engineering. > how soon can Bond 2008 funding be used for court repair? Staff will meet with Cory Brooks and Susan Torrance to compose schedule for work after funding process is completed. > statistical report requested on Al Kruse and HEB Centers. Donna DeLeon to compile report from daily pink sheets of Al Kruse Center. VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/MARKETING: Hunter Young reported they met and reviewed the expenditure and revenue report for the department including Golf and Marina. After discussion, additional information was requested on the golf surcharge and tournaments. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT: Joshua Wentworth reported seven plats were reviewed at their earlier meeting today. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Sylvia Samaniego is the new Chair. Jinsun Kim is to present an Educational Tree Program to the committee at an upcoming meeting. Sally Gavlik reported from a previous request, that the UDC Landscape portion was passed by Council. This portion contains tree specifications, but does not qualify for the Tree City requirement. Staff is reviewing the five previous drafts with the Forest Service. When possible, the final draft will be provided the committee. SPECIAL PROJECTS: Joshua Wentworth provided the update. 0/100 11610 GREENS: Ron Woods reported the committee met to discuss possible grant opportunities from NRPA for clubs; TX ABM Student project to define best way to schedule golf practice and play for students; currently the greens are in hibernation, trees are being trimmed, the Oso irrigations system is a very nice hi- tech system funded from the 2004 Bond, hole #6 need bathroom upgrade, while there is no concessioner, snacks are being sold from the Pro Shop. MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE: PRAC did not have a representative attend their meeting. Ron Woods volunteered to be liaison until a more permanent representative is appointed. WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: It was reported that the committee heard the proposal to change the Promenade reference name to Beachwalk that was previously used. Staff advised that Council does not need to approve the return to a previous name. It is usual practice to just revert to the name. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik stated Lisa Torres wanted to attend the Walk the Halls event and asked if there were others planning to attend. Members interested were requested to notify the secretary, K Chute by Friday, February 2091 . Ms. Gavlik noted the current GLO legislation includes the proposal for 20% of the Sporting Goods Tax to be obligated for re-nourishment of beaches. Ms. Gavlik provided the TRAPS, Economic Impact Study to the members in follow-up to the January meeting comments and requests. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stacie Talbert reported the Dog Park is planned for a portion of HP Garcia Park. The final plan/proposal will be presented to the committee, then Council as soon as possible, as the supporters are anxious to begin working on the park. Ms. Talbert noted the Enrichment Report provided in the member's packet. Staff will forward an electronic version, if possible. VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA After additional discussion, the Committee decided to use their March meeting as a workshop for Vision Statement and Goal work. VIII. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lisa Torres seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 7: 7 p.m. .41/ a y avli ', Director Parks and/ecreation Department