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PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
September 11. 1991
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim McCown, Chairman, Toby Shor Oshman, Vice-Chairman,
Gwen Bryant, Roger Garrison, Bill Hall,Jack Ratkovic, Curtis Rich, Jimmy Rodriguez, Gus
Ruiz, Cefe Valenzuela
MEMBERS ABSENT- None.
STAFF PRESENT- Malcolm Matthews, Director, Mike Gordon, Assistant Director, J. O.
Lopez, Recreation Superintendent, Linda Hodge, Assistant Recreation Superintendent
CALL TO ORDER: The regular monthly meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee was called to order at 4:05 pm in the Committee Room on 1st Floor at City Hall.
ACTION ON MINUTES- Mr. Axel moved that the minutes of the regular meeting of
August 14th be approved as received in the mail. The motion was seconded and passed
unanimously.
ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS FROM AUGUST MEETING: Motion by Mrs.
Bryant, second by Mr. Axel to approve Mr. Valenzuela's absence. Motion by Vice-
Chairman Shor Oshman, second by Mrs. Bryant to approve Mr.Rodriguez's absence.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: None.
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS:
Heritage Park Tenants Association - Mrs. Bryant reported that the Seaman's Center is the
newest member of the Heritage Park Tenants' Association and would like to establish a
docent program.
Greens Committee - Mr. Matthews reported the City will be proceeding with the purchase
of a slip form machine to finish the cart paths. The Committee discussed the possibility of
fencing Gabe Lozano. Mr. Matthews stated the item would be sent to the Greens
Committee for their review.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Election of Officers - Mrs. Bryant moved that Mr. McCown be elected Chairman. Mr.
Axel seconded. There were no other nominations. Mrs. Bryant moved that Mr. McCown
be elected by acclamation. The motion passed unanimously.
Mrs. Bryant moved that Ms. Shor Oshman be elected Vice-Chairman. Mr. Valenzuela
seconded. Mrs. Bryant moved that Ms. Shor Oshman be elected by acclamation. Mr. Axel
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Discussion of Five Year Contract with U. S. Open Sailboard Regatta - Mr. Matthews
explained that the contract being reviewed will begin with the 1993 event. The contract is
basically the same as the one currently in effect, with the exception that a section has been
added addressing temporary buildings and their expeditious removal upon conclusion of the
event. Staff stated this has been a very successful event and recommended its approval. Mr.
Rich moved that the Committee approve the contract with the additional clause as
recommended by staff. Mr. Hall seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Request to Rename Median Area in Honor of Mr. Oscar G. Flores - Mr. Matthews stated
the required 60-day waiting period has been met and action was necessary by the
Committee. Staff offered an alternative to the request, stating the group could be
encouraged to include wording on the plaque honoring Mr. Flores that will be placed at that
location, have a Proclamation read by the Mayor with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Discussion followed and Mr. Rich moved that the Committee accept the staff
recommendation. Mr. Garrison seconded and the motion passed with Mr. Ratkovic voting
"no".
Discussion of a Teen Center - Mr. Hall moved that this item be removed from the tabled
status. Mr. Rich seconded and the motion passed unanimously. Mrs. Bryant, who serves
on the Community Task Force for Teen Centers, stated she was asking for a Resolution in
support of the concept of a Teen Center. She stated the several sites being considered are
for all teens, not just to address the gang problem. Discussion followed regarding the
concept of a teen center. Mrs. Bryant withdrew her motion.
Ms. Linda Hodge, Assistant Recreation Superintendent, encouraged the Committee to
review a tape of a model teen center in Spartenburg, South Carolina. She stated the
department has been working toward having a teen center for two years. The department
offers teen programs, but is unable to meet all their needs. Further discussion followed.
Mr.Axel then moved that the Committee endorse the concept of a teen center. Mrs. Bryant
seconded. Discussion followed. The motion then passed with Mr. Hall and Mr. Rich voting
"against".
Report on Latchkey Program - Mr. Matthews stated that the fee increase did generate calls
from disgruntled parents, however, the attendance figures are still higher than 1990.
Scholarships are available for those students who meet the guidelines. Mr. Matthews also
advised the Committee that Tuloso-Midway I.S.D. is no longer with the City's program.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT - Mr. Matthews gave a brief update on the following projects:
Dedication of Jack Ratkovic Room at Ethel Eyerly Community Center, the Miradores, Oso
Creek, development of six parks under contract and the Folklife Festival.
HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC - None.
CURRENT CONCERNS - Mr. Rich questioned Mrs. Hallmark's resignation. Chairman
McCown stated he would contact her and report back to the Committee.
ADJOURNMENT - As there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Malcolm Matthews, Director
23 Park & Recreation Department