HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 07/10/1991 MINUTES
PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMIT I EE
July 10, 1991 - 4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim McCown, Chairman, Toby Shor Oshman, Vice-Chairman,
Claude Mel, Gwen Bryant, Roger Garrison, Bill Hall, Janette Hallmark, Cefe Valenzuela
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jack Ratkovic, Gus Ruiz
STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director, Mike Gordon, Assistant Director
CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairman Shor-Oshman called the regular monthly meeting of
the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Committee Room
at City Hall.
ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: The motion was made by Mrs. Bryant to excuse Ms.
Shor Oshman's, Mr. Mel's and Mr. Garrison's absences from the June meeting. Action was
not taken on Mr. Ruiz's absence.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Heritage Park Tenants Assoc. - Mrs. Bryant reported that there is a movement underway
to rename the Jalufka House.
Teen Center - Mrs. Bryant reported even though there are several committees interested
in teen centers, there is no duplication of effort. The YMCA and Boys and Girls Club have
opened centers for teens.
Planning Subcommittee -Violet/Airport Development Plan was delayed for discussion later
in the meeting.
Greens Committee - Mr. Valenzuela stated the Greens Committee has gone on record as
being opposed to the 5% rate increase. Mr. Garrison questioned the percentage of
Administration Fee being charged against the Golf Fund.
Youth Sports - Mr. Hall asked for a status report on the following: a possible drinking
problem at Southside, completion of work at Southside, C. C. Youth Football, C. C.
Teenage Baseball, and Gulf Coast Girls Fastpitch fields.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Term Expiration - Mr. Matthews stated that if those members whose terms are expiring
want to be considered for reappointment, they should contact the City Secretary's office.
Report on Shoreline Park - Chairman McCown reported that he and Vice-Chairman Shor � u j
Oshman attended a presentation on the proposal for the re-routing of a portion of Shoreline
Blvd. Members expressed concern over the cost of maintenance, the fact that the plan was =j
not presented to the various advisory committees and the funding needed for the c
engineering studies for the project. U
DISCUSSION ITEMS-
Discussion of Signalization/Standardization of Lighting on Shoreline Blvd. - Mr. David
Seiler, Traffic Operations Engineer, reviewed various types of lighting. Mr. Garrison
recommended that traditional lighting fixtures and traffic lights be continued. Mrs. Bryant
seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The Committee also recommended that the
area light poles be tapered concrete. Mrs. Hallmark seconded and the motion passed
unanimously. Mr. Donald Greene spoke in favor of the Committee's action.
Re.uest b Fernando L•lesias Re.resentin. Westside Business Assoc. to Name Median
Area at Lawrence St, and Shoreline Blvd. in Honor of Mr. Oscar G. Flores - Mr. Matthews
stated that the park naming criteria requires a 60-day waiting period. At the August
meeting, the Committee will be presented with background information on Mr. Flores and
action on the request will be taken in September.
Discussion of Violet/Airport/Port Development Plan - Mr. Gordon stated the Planning
Subcommittee had previously reviewed this development plan. Mr. Garrison referred to
page 47,under"Analysis", commenting the statement should be modified or deleted, as large
urban parks are often located in sparsely populated or in industrial areas. Mrs. Hallmark
moved that the Violet/ Airport/Port Development Plan be approved with modification.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
South Texas Beach Party - Ms. Vicki Beck showed a film of the Beach Party and thanked
the Committee for their support.
Budget Hearing - Mr. Matthews advised the Committee the City Council would be
conducting a public hearing on July 16th at 6:00 p.m. Chairman McCown reviewed his
previous presentation to the Council on the budget. Unmet Needs and Games of Texas
were discussed.
Botanical Gardens - Mr. Matthews briefly reviewed the recent activities at the Botanical
Gardens. A more in-depth report will be made at the August meeting.
CURRENT CONCERNS
Mr. Axel expressed concern with the Oso Kickball League. He stated poor sportsmanship
is being exhibited in front of the youth. Mr. Matthews pointed out the City does not run
youth sports, only leases the land to the various leagues. Mr. Gordon stated that the
department is sponsoring National Youth Coaches Association clinics which teach
sportsmanship and technique.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
Malcolm Matthews, Director
Park & Recreation Department
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