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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 05/13/2009 f V PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEE tiklen g e ® Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 5:00 p.m. % V" Sixth Floor Conference Room City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi,TX 78401 A6is 21 �, r Members Present Members Absent Staff Present CITY SE RETAgySOFFICE Garrett Dorsey Carlos Haney Sally Gavlik Rene Gutierrez Kendal Keyes Stacie Talbert Carlos Haney by webram Jinsun Kim Richard Thompson Carrie Robertson K Chute Sylvia Samaniego Lisa Torres Hunter Young Ron Woods 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 April 8, 2009, Regular Meeting Rene Gutierrez made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC Comment—none V. BUSINESS A. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Review of Tree City Project and status of Tree Ordinance Project Richard Thompson, Tourist District Superintendent and previous Urban Forester, gave the four requirements for Tree City Recognition and the City's progress. 1. Tree Board— Friends of the Parks was previously created and continues their work 2. Community Forestry Program was already established 3. Arbor Day Celebration and Mayor's Proclamation has been held on the last Friday of April for the past several years 4. Tree Care Ordinance—the City's ordinance is within the Unified Development Code and is ready to take to Council for their review. Discussion continues regarding enforcement of the ordinance, how budget affects planting ability, and the long term plan. Rene Gutierrez made a motion to support the Tree City Ordinance as presented. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion passed. Q Mr. Thompson was thanked for his work on this project. Staff will prepare a packet for Council. LL.I (Sylvia Samaniego arrived at 5:40 pm) 2. Renaming of CC Beach Park to Dolphin Park Chair, Hunter Young called for the staff report. Director, Sally Gavlik stated staffs research yielded no reason not to rename the park, and there were no negative comments from the U public. Lisa Torres made a motion to rename Corpus Christi Beach Park to Dolphin Park. Ron Woods seconded. Motion passed. Staff will prepare a packet for the May 26'"Council meeting. 0110 *100 3. New Member Application Review and Recommendation Garrett Dorsey announced his resignation due to work responsibilities. He expressed appreciation for the experience and would like to re-apply in the future. The committee expressed their thanks to Mr. Dorsey for his contributions and service. Chair, Hunter Young called for nominations from the floor. Nominations were: Huxley Smith, Jerry Lipstreu, Lydia Lorenzi. As there were no other nominations, discussion was held, and the vote was called. The Committee recommends Huxley Smith with Lydia Lorenzi as alternate. Staff will notify the City Secretary's office. B. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 1. Discuss request for tour of pools, beaches and tennis centers Members discussed the expectations and information desired from such site visits, tours will be voluntary so absences or attendance will not count on their permanent record. Members decided the next tour will be on Saturday, June 20'" beginning at 8:30 am. Stacie Talbert will complete the itinerary and provide the details at the June 10'" meeting. 2. Discuss Park Operations Sally Gavlik updated the committee on the renaming ordinance passed at the May meeting. When reviewed by Executive Staff, it was decided to make it a City wide policy. Therefore, the item will be going to Council after legal has designed it into an Ordinance for the entire City. Ms. Gavlik will keep the Committee informed. VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS FINANCE/MARKETING: There was no meeting. PLANNING DEVELOPMENT: As he was unable to attend, Joshua Wentworth provided a handout report. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: There was no meeting. SPECIAL PROJECTS: As he was unable to attend, Joshua Wentworth provided a handout report. Sally Gavlik noted the request for Country Club Park improvements from a ten year old student. Noelia and her family met with Ms. Gavlik and Mr. Wentworth to review the improvement plan. Noelia selected colors for the equipment. Her parents are working with the neighborhood association for additional benches and tables for the park. Staff estimates improvements will be complete in July. A Council presentation to the student is also planned. GREENS: Ron Woods reported the sub-committee met and discussed the following; > representation by golf groups > possible revenue builders > Course Marshall's compensation > concession to be operated by the Lighthouse for the Blind beginning June 1" , 5 year contract > Lozano's new fuel tanks > Jr. Golf report > upcoming Pan Am Tournaments MARINA ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Ron Woods reported the sub-committee met and discussed the following; > live aboards concerns > opening of yachting center/sailing school > speeding vehicles, noise, lack of police support > unleashed dogs/leash law signs needed > approved Beachwalk project concept • ill► rl > beginning Friends of the Marina group > Boat Show results; same number of boats sold, lower attendance due to economy and weather > 77% boat slip occupancy >glad to have additional staff Sally Gavlik announced, beginning June 1s' the Marina will be a separate department under ACM, Margie Rose. Members expressed their congratulations and best wishes. WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE: There was no report. As Garrett Dorsey officially resigned from the committee, Carrie Robertson volunteered. Chair, Hunter Young accepted her request. Carrie Robertson will serve on the Planning Sub-Committee until her replacement is available. DIRECTOR: Sally Gavlik noted the TRAPS Legislative Platform had been sent. The NRPA Legislative Platform will soon be forwarded, as well. A brief discussion was held regarding how the TRAPS and NRPA relate to and support each other. Ms. Gavlik told the members they could start using the PRAC Mission Statement and presented their committee shirts sporting the new department logo. Members expressed their appreciation. Ms. Gavlik noted the KaBoom! Playful City Recognition Application was submitted on May 181. The committee will be informed of this process. Ms. Gavlik updated the members on the Beachwalk project. The Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee, along with the Marina Advisory Committee approved the concept of the project. However, research shows the Bay Trail extends to the barge dock negating the ability to change the name of that portion of the proposal. Therefore, staff is continuing their work with Ms. Gilbertson to modify the proposal to include the landing of the Harbor Ferry at the Ortiz Center, with a walking trail through the Watergarden connecting to the Bay Trail at the barge dock. Letters of support must be received from the Museum, Ortiz Center and Harbor Ferry. So, additional information will be forthcoming. Ms. Gavlik noted the Dolphin Park item will be considered on the 26"' agenda as the new Mayor and Council will be installed on the 19th. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Stacie Talbert reported the bid for the Texas Recreation And Parks Society (TRAPS) 2012 Institute was awarded to the Woodlands. Ms. Talbert also noted the June meeting will host a Public Hearing at 5:30 for the HP Garcia Park Master Plan as the design has been modified to include the dog park. This will be an action item for the committee. (Carrie Robertson left at 6:45 pm) VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA None. Marketing/Finance Subcommittee will meet in June. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Garrett Dorsey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sylvia Samaniego seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 6:49 p.m. AC AAI V -ally Gavlik, Director Parks and '/-creation Department