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PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 5:00 p.m. DEC 1 7 2e',9
Sixth Floor Conference Room
City Hall, 1201 Leopard, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Rene Gutierrez Sylvia Samaniego Sally Gavlik
Carlos Haney Ron Woods Stacie Talbert
Kendal Keyes K Chute
Jinsun Kim
Rita Padron
Carrie Robertson
Huxley Smith
Lisa Torres
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Rene Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
September 9, 2009, Regular Meeting
Huxley Smith made a motion to accept the minutes as submitted, Lisa Torres seconded. Motion
passed.
IV. PUBLIC Comment
Art Norman, 15633 Palmero, #B addressed the committee to endorse his new member
application. Members listened and thanked him for his information.
V. BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION
2. Overland Park renaming request
Police Chief Troy Riggs introduced himself to the committee and requested
Assistant Chief Mike Walsh present their request.
Assistant Chief Walsh described how Lieutenant Stuart V. Alexander pursued a criminal
and lost his life while in the act of stopping the fleeing vehicle using a spike strip. Members
thanked both officers for their information. Chair, Rene Gutierrez requested staff begin
their due diligence research for reporting at the December meeting.
C. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
2. Jackson Woods Park renaming request to Matthew Thebeau Memorial Park
(1 Stacie Talbert reviewed the Due Diligence Report and distributed additional notes of
LLI support. Ms. Talbert stated she previously spoke to Assistant Chief Walsh regarding the
suggestion to dedicate a larger park or land area as a memorial park. She stated Assistant
Chief Walsh provided information about the police department's plan to request funding on
the next Municipal Bond to create a memorial area around the administration facility.
Q Additionally the Police Officers Association (POA) currently contributes funding to the state
U memorial in Austin. They do not want their funding to be split between local and state
CO memorials. Discussion was then held by the committee.
The Chair called for the vote. There were four(4) members supporting the name change
and three (3) members against the name change. By a four to three majority, the
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committee voted to recommend to City Council the name of Jackson Woods Park be
changed to Matthew Thebeau Memorial Park. Staff will prepare the item for Council.
B. PRESENTATION FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. CyClists presentation by Alfredo Ramirez
Freddie Ramirez addressed the committee briefly at the September meeting as Public
Comment. For this meeting he continued his informative presentation, answered questions,
and lead discussion thereafter. His informative handout was again provided.
(Jinsun Kim arrived at 5:30 pm)
Mr. Ramirez stressed the alignment of the City's bike lanes with the State rules and
regulations. He provided examples of working with the City's Traffic Engineering
Department to improve new lane construction and compliance of already established lanes.
Bike lanes are designed for use by cyclist, joggers and those using wheelchairs under the
American's with Disabilities Act (ADA). Mr. Ramirez stressed the need to eliminate parked
vehicles in bike lanes, per the Municipal Code, 53-7. He exampled the issue of public
safety on the Bay Trail to the committee's attention to solicit support for his group's effort.
He noted the need for prompt modifications along the Bay Trail, because of its popular use
and current advertising. Mr. Ramirez requests the committee contact the Mayor and City
Council to express support for the removal of vehicles in the bike lane of Ocean/Shoreline
Drive to make the Bay Trial safe for those using it.
The committee requested this item be place on the November agenda for continued
discussion and possible action. Mr. Ramirez was thanked for his efforts and presentations
to the committee.
C. OLD BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Renaming State School Park Property to Carl Lewis Memorial Park
David Noyola, 4433 Valdez Drive, addressed the committee to request the park be named after his
Uncle Salinas. Mr. Noyola stated his Uncle organized youth athletic groups at the park in the 1960s.
He suggested Mr. Lewis have a park named after him in the Moody area.
Sally Gavlik explained the process for requesting the renaming of park property. Mr. Noyola then
expressed his discontent with the public notification process and requested the committee table the
item so others could speak at the next meeting.
Fernando Salinas, 4405 Valdez Drive, addressed the committee to request the item be tabled for
further information and discussion.
The committee held additional discussion with staff answering questions. The Chair called for a
vote to see if the committee wanted to table or vote on the item. The committee voted
seven to one to table the item. Rita Padron made a motion to table the renaming of the
State School Park Property agenda item. Kendal Keyes seconded. Motion passed with
one opposition.
The committee requested staff research the historical activity of the park and provide
additional information for the November 11'h meeting.
A. PRESENTATION
1. City Council, Youth Advisory Committee by Becky Perrin
Ms. Perrin related this committee is a new version of the previous student committee. Each
high school in the Corpus Christi area is represented by a primary member. Each primary
member has an alternate who is to attend if the primary cannot. This student committee will
address youth needs, what do youth need from this community? They will make
information available and recommendations to the City Council.
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Ms. Perrin also noted staff participation with the CCISD drop out program. Results of the
door to door project were deemed very successful.
Members expressed their appreciation to Ms. Perrin for her information and patience with
the agenda order. She will be invited to present additional information to the committee as
it develops.
B. PRESENTATION FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
2. Flour Bluff Skatepark by Stacie Talbert
Ms. Talbert reviewed the memo handout noting Ms. Flo East and others of the Flour Bluff
Community have requested a skatepark be developed in Flour Bluff, as it is often difficult for
students of that area to transport to Cole Park.
Ms. Talbert spoke of conversations noting identification of some Enrichment Funds from the
City and matching funds from the Flour Bluff group could be used in Wronsky Park for a
street skate style park. The design would not have a deep bowl area. Its design would
mimic flat streets, small ramps, grinding rails and other amenities to develop skate skills.
The park already has some shade trees, sitting areas, and water fountains.
Members requested this park be added to their November Tour for a brief viewing.
Rita Padron made a motion to support the development of a Flour Bluff Skatepark as
presented. Lisa Torres seconded. Motion passed.
3. Adopt A Park Ordinance by Stacie Talbert
It was reported to the committee that the working draft had not been received from Legal.
Therefore, the item was tabled until the November meeting.
C. NEW BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
New Member Recommendation
Rita Padron nominated, Lisa Torres seconded, Dennis Havel.
Lisa Torres nominated, Carlos Haney seconded, Monica Pena-Moore.
Huxley Smith nominated, Kendal Keyes seconded, Art Norman
Kendal Keyes nominated, Carrie Robertson seconded, Lydia Lorenzi
As there were no other nominations, the vote was called. Art Norman received the six to one
majority of the run-off vote. Therefore, the Parks& Recreation Advisory Committee
recommends Art Norman to the City Council for membership consideration.
Staff was directed to inform the City Secretary's office. Rene Gutierrez advised Art Norman of
the council process.
VI. COMMITTEE, LIAISON/STAFF REPORTS
FINANCE/MARKETING
Rene Gutierrez reported no meeting.
PLANNING DEVELOPMENT
Did not meet.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Did not meet.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
No report provided.
GREENS:
Ron Woods provided a written report.
WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISROY COMMITTEE
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Did not meet.
DIRECTOR:
As Ms. Gavlik was recovering from her illness and not able to comfortably speak, Stacie Talbert
reviewed the written responses from Ms. Gavlik to the members previous inquiries.
Members expressed additional concern regarding the need for and lack of restroom facilities on
McGee Beach. Staff was requested to research the possibility of renting Port 0 Potties or other
restroom solutions, what it will take to get the existing restrooms working correctly and have them
open, and provide information at the November meeting.
Regarding the requested RTA presentation; staff was provided new contact information and will
follow-up on this request.
Regarding the Memorial Park for Fallen Responders; Rita Padron clarified that her inquiry about
Schanen Park related to her thoughts for developing the park with adult type activities such as a
walking/jogging trail, or hike and bike trail, perhaps exercise stations or an obstacle course, and
sitting areas with shade for relaxation or mediation. Ms. Padron was not suggesting use of the
park as a Fallen First Responders Memorial Park.
Additional comments were received as the information provided was reviewed.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
1. Stacie Talbert briefly reviewed the itinerary for the November 14th Tour. The final plans will be
sent when completed.
2. Ms. Talbert related contact with BMX enthusiasts wanting a park developed. This item will be
brought to the committee for support consideration as it develops.
3. Parks & Recreation Department Volunteer Programs need more volunteers. Ms. Talbert
exampled the Heritage Park Tours, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and other
opportunities to engage Baby Boomers in active projects. Members are asked to help spread
the word.
4. Ms. Talbert reviewed the Inquiry Form. All members are encouraged to submit their questions
about department procedures and other items not necessarily agenda topics on these forms,
so staff can have their answers ready for the next meeting.
(Carrie Robertson left at 7 pm)
VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
• Adopt A Park Ordinance
• Renaming for Carl Lewis Park
• Tree Ordinance progress
• RTA report regarding tourist transportation follow-up
• McGee Beach Restroom Facility Need and Use
• CyClists continued discussion
• Memorial Park for Fallen First Responders; members send their comments to secretary
• City Wide Recycling Plan
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Rita Padron made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Lisa
Torres seconded. The meeting was adjourned by Chair, Rene Gutierrez at 7:12 p.m.
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Sally Gavlik, Director
Parks and Recreation Department