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nesday,EATIO, July 8'S 2009, 5 00 p.m EE MEETIN
Sixth Floor Conference Room �CcEA V E®
City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 AUG 9j ?OOg
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present C1rySECRE?ggy-, OFFlQp
Rene Gutierrez Carlos Haney Stacie Talbert
Jinsun Kim Kendal Keyes Neomi Ramirez
Rita Padron
Carrie Robertson
Sylvia Samaniego
Huxley Smith
Lisa Torres
Hunter Young
Ron Woods
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.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
June 10, 2009, Regular Meeting and June 20, 2009, Special Called Meeting
Rene Gutierrez made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Rita Padron seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. PUBLIC Comment— none
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION
1. Corpus Christi Police Department Representative, Chief Mike Walsh gave a presentation
requesting to rename Jackson Woods Park to Matthew Thebeau Memorial Park.
Lisa Ann Torres motioned to send request to staff, Second by Rita Padron. Motion passed.
Stacie Talbert informed Chief Walsh that his request will be taken to staff to complete their due
diligence report, 2 notices will be issued and Public Hearing will be held. This request will be on
the September agenda for vote by the Committee.
2. Blucher Park presentation on Signage and Kiosk additions by Richard Thompson.
209 N. Carrizo is location of the Chimney Swift Kiosk which is to be built with private funding.
Signage on structure is to provide information of other wading areas. No literature distribution at
site, signage only. Lisa Torres suggested using new Parks and Recreation logo for signage.
(Carrie Robertson arrived at 5:25 pm)
B. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Rescheduling Tour and Itinerary Discussion
Scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2009 8:00 a.m. — 12:00 noon
Will meet at Al Kruse Tennis Center and tour will consist of Al Kruse Tennis , Blucher Park,
North Beach, Art Center, and Stars display on Seawall.
SCANNED
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C. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Committee recommendation regarding member term expirations
Members Hunter Young, Rene Gutierrez, Jinsun Kim, Sylvia Samaniego, Lisa Ann Torres, Ron
Woods, whose terms will be completed in August, 2009 were announced. Discussion was held
regarding request for reappointments.
The committee voted as follows:
Hunter Young motion by Jinsun Kim, second by Lisa Torres (9-0 vote approved &
accepted)
Rene Gutierrez motion by Carrie Robertson, second by Rita Padron (9-0 vote approved &
accepted)
Jinsun Kim motion by Sylvia Samaniego, second by Rita Padron (9-0 vote approved &
accepted)
Sylvia Samaniego motion by Jinsun Kim, second by Lisa Torres (9-0 vote approved &
accepted)
Lisa Ann Torres motion by Rita Padron, second by Sylvia Samaniego (9-0 vote approved &
accepted)
Ron Woods motion by Rita Padron, second by Lisa Torres (9-0 vote approved & accepted)
All members were approved and recommended to council for reinstatement.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/MARKETING:
Hunter Young reported not all items he requested regarding original submitted budget were received.
He is requesting the remaining pieces of information.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT:
There was no meeting.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT:
There was no meeting.
SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Handout provided.
GREENS:
Ron Woods reported no quorum for the sub-committee meeting. However, staff reported the
following to him.
> Golf concessions will reopen.
> Pan Am Golf tournament last week in July.
> Kids Clinic had 200 participants and a Tournament followed.
> Construction is complete at Oso. However final punch list items still pending by contractor.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
Meeting cancelled.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
1. Stacie Talbert clarified frozen positions as stated during Council Meeting of July 7, 2009.
2. Ms. Talbert requested from Rita Padron information regarding volunteer program she is involved
with for State Parks. In order to research volunteer resources at the Skate Park.
3. Approx. 1,000 youth are participating in various Summer Programs through the Parks and
Recreation Department.
4. Discussion and agreement by all committee members to hold PRAC Meetings on August 12, 2009
and September 9, 2009.
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VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Tree City USA, need tree committee in place
• Dog Park update
• Trash collection on Bayfront, Carrie Robertson is requesting name of person in charge of crews
as well as Maintenance details; i.e., how large are the crews, how often, how many acres they
maintain, which areas are they responsible for.
• Park Irrigation status
• Bond Updates
• Possible Gutter removal from Senior Centers
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Rita Padron made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ron Woods seconded. The meeting was
adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 6:21 p.m. .^t -- � __
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Stacie Talbert, Assistant Director
Parks and Recreation Department