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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2013 CDC Minutes MINUTES OF THE MISSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 13, 2013 The Mission Community Development Committee met at Mission City Hall, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:05 p.m. with Councilmember Suzie Gibbs presiding. The following committee members were present: Lawrence Andre, Jennifer Cowdry, and Will Vandenberg. Councilmember Gibbs called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Also present were City Councilmembers Pat Quinn, Amy Miller, Debbie Kring, and Dave Shepard, and Assistant City Administrator/Finance Director Laura Smith, City Clerk Martha Sumrall, Community Development/Neighborhood Services Director Martin Rivarola, Project Manager Justin Pregont, Parks and Recreation Director Christy Humerickhouse, and City Attorney David Martin. Lease for Johnson Drive Construction Office Ms. Smith stated that this item is coming back to committee as requested with additional information on the two selected properties for a possible lease. Councilmember Vandenberg asked Mr. Pregont, after having toured both facilities, which one "if he had to pay for it"would he recommend. Mr. Prejont stated that the office space at 5903 Johnson Drive is better suited for a construction office, noting that the rooms in the Woodson property are very small. Councilmember Vandenberg stated that if the lease is approved for the Johnson Drive property, he encouraged all to park on the street behind the property to lessen the impact to limited parking on Johnson Drive. Councilmember Miller requested information on the difference in total costs for the two properties. Ms. Smith stated that the Johnson Drive lease is $1280/month plus approximately $300/month in utilities vs. the Woodson property at$1100 total per month. Discussion by the committee continued on the staffing schedule for this office, with set (and posted) office hours. Councilmember Vandenberg recommended that the lease for the property located at 5903 Johnson Drive for use as a construction office be forwarded to Council for approval. All on the committee agreed, but this will not be a consent agenda item. Councilmember Andre stated that this is a unique opportunity to reach out to the public and he would like to have a specific plan to utilize this office. He suggested a resolution on the communication/work plan for this project, or encouraged staff to develop a specific plan. Resolution Regarding Replacement of the Outdoor Municipal Pool and Selection of Design/Build Team for Outdoor Aquatic Facility Ms. Smith provided an updated resolution regarding the replacement of the Outdoor Municipal Pool that includes an additional section as recommended by Councilmember Andre. Ms. Smith stated that this proposed resolution attempts to capture the history of the process and parameters for the process to avoid project creep. MINUTES OF THE MISSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 13, 2013 Discussion continued on the specific language included in each "Whereas" clause , including the following: #6 Include the recommendation to set aside funds for maintenance of the pool #7 Include 10-year sunset information #8 Include information on the increase in the sales tax amount to allow for additional parks and recreation spending (SPJCC and other parks and recreation needs) Councilmember Shepard suggested including the actual ballot language as an addendum to the resolution. Councilmember Miller stated that does not address the Council discussion on increasing the amount to % cent to fund maintenance issues at the Community Center. Councilmember Andre stated that this information is already included in Whereas #7. Councilmember Vandenberg encouraged Council to keep the resolution language general so there is more flexibility and leverage to spend future funds as needed. Discussion continued on the language to include in the resolution in relation to the ballot language. Councilmember Miller stated that the ballot language does not indicate the building of a new pool and it can not be assumed that people who voted for the sales tax were voting for a new pool. Councilmembers Gibbs and Shepard disagreed, noting the many "pro pool" signs in the community prior to the election. Ms. Smith suggested modifying the language to include "City Council's expectations..." Councilmember Cowdry expressed her concerns with having the pool open for the 2014 swim season as she thinks this is moving the process too quickly. Councilmember Gibbs went through each section of the resolution soliciting feedback and revised language. Councilmember Andre stated that his additional section to the resolution comes from a recent conference session focusing on community engagement outside the usual parameters. Discussion continued on various ways to engage the public through possible art projects at the pool, having a buy-an-individualized-brick program, and encouraging a group such as the Marlins or Boy Scouts to spearhead these efforts. Councilmember Andre recommended that the resolution supporting the replacement of the Municipal Swimming Pool and associated park and pool amenities at Andersen Park, and recommending the selection of Prosser-Wilbert Construction, Inc. as the preferred design-build team for the outdoor municipal pool project be forwarded to Council for approval. All on the committee agreed, but this will not be a consent agenda item. Discussion continued on the proposed creative process to include Andersen Park and the Mission Summer Program. Councilmember Andre asked that Council recommend names to the Mayor for this project and she will coordinate/appoint the appropriate people. Councilmember Vandenberg stated that there may also be an opportunity to sell advertising (banners) at the pool, similar to a stadium. He suggested these could be for the entire MINUTES OF THE MISSION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE February 13, 2013 season or possibly just during swim meets. Meeting Close There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting of the Community Development Committee adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Martha Sumrall City Clerk