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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETIN,. RECE' D
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Sixth Floor Conference Room
City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 OCT j 6 2559
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present OI1y
Rene Gutierrez Carlos Haney Sally Gavlik ^RErAR''8OFFjCE
Rita Padron Jinsun Kim Stacie Talbert
Sylvia Samaniego Kendal Keyes K Chute
Huxley Smith Carrie Robertson
Lisa Torres
Ron Woods
Hunter Young
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Hunter Young called the meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
Hunter Young noted this to be his last meeting per his previous message to the committee.
Appreciation for his support and efforts was expressed by committee and staff.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
August 12, 2009, Regular Meeting
It was noted that some items were missing from the agenda that were requested at the August
meeting. Sally Gavlik provided a brief explanation that was accepted.
Huxley Smith made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted. Ron Woods seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. PUBLIC Comment
Alfredo, "Freddy' Ramirez, a founding member of CyClists presented a handout and spoke of
designated bike lanes, suggesting verbal and written support for improvements to and for bike
lanes.
Donna Ramirez, a founding member of CyClists continued the presentation suggesting verbal and
written support for enforcement of no parking in bike lanes.
The committee received the information and requested CyClists return on the October agenda for
further discuss and comment.
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION
Bicycle Lane presentation by Charles Cardenas,Traffic Engineering
® Mr. Cardenas provided an informative handout describing the purpose of cycling; as an
u J alternate mode of transportation and as a recreational activity. He further clarified a lane as a
designated stripped area on the roadway. A route is a shared roadway of cyclist and vehicles.
A trail is an off-road paved area without other vehicle traffic. The City's Master Plan along with
Z traffic laws drives bicycle lanes and their development. Mr. Cardenas will provide the web site
for 2006 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TxMUTCD) and Corpus Christi
O Municipal Code 53-97. Currently, there are about 30 miles of bike designated areas within the
City limits. Currently there is a Bike and Pedestrian Committee working on the project. Mr.
Cardenas stressed public education to be the key to safety.
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B. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Discuss and vote on renaming request for Corpus Christi Beachwalk.
Sally Gavlik reviewed the original request by JoAnne Gilbertson, and summarized its progress.
She then reviewed the due diligence report that includes information from adjacent land
owners or managers, and local business. The staff recommendation was reviewed.
Additional clarification was received by Michele Thomas, staff liaison for the Watershore and
Beach Advisory Committee of their September meeting review where them was no change in
motion or vote.
Rita Padron made a motion that the Beachwalk be contained to the Corpus Christi Beach area to
include the renaming of the Corpus Christi Beach Promenade, and the Beachwalk be used to identify a
trail system on CC Beach with appropriate signage at each end noting mileage distances and the
amenities. Lisa Tortes seconded. Motion unanimously passed.
Additional discussion of the committee yielded their request for staff to recommend council consider a
RTA study regarding the use of ferry or trolley to provide consistent transportation.
C. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Election of Officers
Chair, Hunter Young offered to take nominations from the floor.
Hunter Young nominated Rene Gutierrez as Chair, second by Lisa Torres. Mr. Gutierrez
agreed to the nomination. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called and
unanimously passed.
Rene Gutierrez nominated Lisa Torres as Vice-Chair, seconded by Rita Padron. Ms. Torres
agreed to the nomination. As there were no other nominations, the vote was called and
unanimously passed.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
As there were no postings requested for meetings, sub-committees did not meet.
GREENS:
Ron Woods reported the group reviewed policy for players with disabilities. They discussed more
effective enforcement.
As of October 1s', regular tournament rules of play will replace those used during the construction
period. Notifications were sent.
The electronic tee time program, IVR, will penalize players who reserve but don't use their tee
time. This method should reduce lost revenue from those experiences.
DIRECTOR:
Sally Gavlik announced the tennis contracts were awarded by City Council September 8th
.
The Senior Center gutters have been cleaned. Custodians will continue the cleaning routine.
Ms. Gavlik briefly described some upcoming events the committee is invited to attend.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:
Stacie Talbert reported an upcoming event, Mutt Strutt, in November to raise funds for the dog
park. Details will follow.
Ms. Talbert led discussion of the November Tour. It was decided for all participating to meet in
the Moore Plaza parking lot by Hobby Lobby and Pier One at 9:00 am, Saturday, November 14th.
This tour will include Windward Parking Lot, the Seawall, Billish Park, Packery Channel, Zahn
Road area, the island office/yard, and a Sargassum Machine demonstration before lunch.
Ms. Talbert announced the official roll out of the new logo will be on October 1s'. Stationery and
signs will be addressed first. A new routing design is being designed for the sign pattern. Staff is
currently looking into branding vehicles, trash cans, and other Parks & Recreation items. The
logo will be placed on our pool facility but not on the surface of the pools due to maintenance
concerns. Developments will be reported to the committee.
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VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• McGee Beach Restroom Facility Need and Use
• Jackson Woods and State School Park renaming requests
• CyClists continued discussion
• Memorial Park for Fallen First Responders, site recommendations
• Schanen Park information request
• RTA report regarding tourist transportation
• Update on Tree City USA progress
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Sylvia Samaniego made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Ron Woods seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Hunter Young at 6:51 p.m.
Sally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department