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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 10/14/2009 f 11.0 V RECEIVED 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 �► vlI 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. it 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 `► S 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. amu../. a. Sally Gavlik, Director Parks and Recreation Department