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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Parks And Recreation Advisory Committee - 08/11/1993 411) MINUTES PARK AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE August 11. 1993 MEMBERS PRESENT- Toby Shor-Oshman, Chairman, Claude Axel, Gwen Bryant, Roger Garrison, Annie Castro, Cefe Valenzuela MEMBERS ABSENT. Jimmy Rodriguez, Vice-Chairman, Gus Ruiz, Robert Rios, Jack Ratkovic, Joe Garcia STAFF PRESENT. Malcolm Matthews, Director, Mike Gordon, Assistant Director for Operations, Dan Whitworth, Assistant Director for Programs, Marion Loucks, Superintendent of Cultural Services,Bob Heil,Athletics Supervisor,Judy Dreyer,Recording Secretary CALL TO ORDER- The regular monthly meeting of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee was called to order at 4:00 p.m. in the Committee Room at City Hall. A roll call was taken and the necessary quorum was present. At this time,Chairman Shor-Oshman recognized retiring members Gwen Bryant and Claude Axel and presented them with plaques acknowledging their six years of service to the Committee. ACTION ON ABSENT MEMBERS: Action on July absences was delayed in order that they have an opportunity to report their reasons. PRESENTATION BY BOBBY DeLEON WENDY'S RESTAURANTS INC Mr. Bobby DeLeon, representing Wendy's Restaurants, Inc., presented the City a check in the amount of $1,800 in support of the City's Youth Basketball Program. Chairman Shor-Oshman accepted the check on behalf of the City. Mr. Heil briefly explained the program and how the funds were used. DISCUSSION OF BUCCANEER COMMISSION LEASE: Mr. Matthews stated the lease agreement before the Committee was both for a lease of office space inside the Coliseum and for an area to be set aside for the carnival each year. He added that staff fully supports this request and recommends it be approved and forwarded to the City Council. Mr. Bob Tucker, Executive Director of the Buccaneer Commission, addressed the Committee, requesting their approval of the lease. He pointed out that in reviewing the lease, it was determined that the Commission had not been providing their own janitorial supplies and the lease has been revised to include this proviso. Mr.Valenzuela moved that the Buccaneer Commission lease be recommended as submitted and forwarded to the City Council. Mr. Garrison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF CATAMARAN SAIL PARK USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT- Mr. Matthews explained that the catamaran area was moved last year from the middle to the end of Corpus Christi Beach and facility arrangements have worked out very well for separation of swimmers and boaters. The organization is asking for a three year agreement. Staff is very pleased with the operation. The agreement specifies 10% of gross payment to the City; a maximum of 50 boats in storage; maintenance being the responsibility of the organization and a 30-day cancellation clause. ANNED SC 4 Mr. Roy Davis, 4040 Five Points Road, representing the Catamaran Association, presented two letters of endorsement for the sail park from out-of-town visitors. Mr. Matthews stated that staff recommends approval of the three year agreement. Mr. Garrison moved that the Sail Park Lease be approved for a three year term to be recommended to the City Council. Mrs. Bryant seconded and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF PADRE LITTLE LEAGUE USE PRIVILEGE AGREEMENT Mr. Matthews stated that Padre Little League began relocating from the Water Reservoir facility on Holly Road a few years ago because of the anticipated changes at the water reservoir facility. The league began the process of relocating their fields and became the recipient of Youth Sports Assistance Funds for construction of fields at Bill Witt Park. Since the City is no longer using Bill Witt for adult softball, Padre Little League has requested a five year lease. The City is agreeable to this arrangement. He pointed out the alternative to Padre Little League not using the facility was locking up the facility, which is not a suitable use of the property. Mr. Matthews stated staff recommends this five year use agreement with Padre Little League. Mr.Trey Toilett,representing Padre Little League,stated the league serves 550 participants and requested approval of the agreement. Mrs. Bryant stated she felt the league has always been very cooperative and responsible and moved that the request by Padre Little League be approved as recommended by staff. Mr. Mel seconded and the motion passed unanimously. DI st • I y !•11t ' • ' s• I ladb• Mr. Matthews stated that most advisory committees make recommendations to the City Council on individuals they feel have specific qualifications or abilities to serve on advisory boards or committees. In the past, the Park and Recreation Committee has chosen not to do so, but with the expirations of Mrs. Bryant and Mr. Axel, an excellent time has presented itself. He pointed out that the City Council does not have to adhere to their recommendation, but it does help strengthen their recommendation. He stated that both Mr.Axel,the first African American to serve on the Committee, and Mrs. Bryant, representing the aquatics area, have served very specific areas that need to be represented on the Committee. Mr. Axel spoke in behalf of Ms. Sharon Stewart. He stated she is employed by the Department of Human Services, has a Master's Degree, is a graduate of Leadership Corpus Christi and very involved with volunteer and civic work, adding he had personally worked with her on several committees. Mr. Matthews stated Mrs. Bryant has served on various committees and subcommittees, however, her main area of expertise has been in aquatics. A previous Committee member, Joanne McNeill, also very well rounded in volunteer work, has a particular interest in aquatics. Her role in aquatics would be a good advancement for the Committee. Mrs. Bryant stated she has worked with Mrs. McNeill on several projects and found her to be very fair and interested in the sensible progression of the city as a whole. She has also served on several youth-oriented committees. Chairman Shor-Oshman stated she personally knew of Mrs. McNeill's dedication to aquatics and would support her endorsement. Mr. Axel also spoke in favor of Mrs. McNeill's recommendation. The Chairman stated she felt it was extremely important to have representatives on the Committee who were optimistic, positive and could work as a unit. 4 A brief discussion followed and Mrs. Castro made the motion that Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. McNeill be recommended to serve on the Committee with an alternate of Mr. Hector Salinas. Mr. Garrison seconded and the motion passed unanimously. DISCUSSION OF OSO CREEK PARKWAY PLAN- Mr. Matthews briefly reviewed the Plan,reviewing members' comments from July. Mr. Garrison expressed his opinion that the median not be a planting area similar to Saratoga. Mr. Matthews explained that there will not be medians on Oso Parkway. He also stated that staff was concerned with the width of the bicycle/pedestrian trail, that a wide trail would be used as a traffic lane and be very expensive. Mr. Garrison stated there would also be a problem with maintenance. After some further discussion, Mr. Garrison moved that the plan be approved with reservations on the width of the bicycle/pedestrian trail. Mrs. Bryant seconded and the motion passed unanimously. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT- None. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS• DIRECTOR'S REPORT- Marion Loucks, Superintendent of Cultural Services, introduced Ronnie Sepulveda, newly-hired Multicultural Center Supervisor. She briefly reviewed his educational and employment history, stating he has worked for the department in Latchkey and Aquatics for approximately seven years. Mr. Matthews reported on the difficultly in obtaining a quorum for the meetings and felt it was a direct result on the amendment of the absentee policy. Chairman Shor-Oshntan pointed out the 4:00 meeting time is at the end of the work day and suggested that if an individual cannot attend on a regular basis then they should consider stepping down;making their seat available for someone else. Mr. Matthews offered to have an attendance report available at the September meeting. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:10 p.m. Malcolm Matthews, Director Park & Recreation Department Augann.P&It j 033