HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 12/02/2014 As arneinded on January 6, 2015
December 2, 2014
ISAC Meeting 5:30 PM
Comfort Suites, 15209 Windward Dr., CC. TX, 78418
Meeting called by: Gabi Hilpold, Chair Type of meeting: Regular
Facilitator: Gabi Hilpold Note taker: Arlene Medrano
Gabi Hilpold,Alex Harris, Rick Sowash, Greg Smith, J.J. Hart, Jyoti Rakesh Patel, Jodi Steen, ,
Paul Schexnailder, Charles Mader, Bryan Gulley, Jay Gardner, TJ Carpenter(for Paulette Kluge),
Attendees: Wes Pierson, Stan Hulse,William F. Goldston, John A White, Sr.
Absent: Kathleen L. Pratt(aP,-bsence excused Il,-by � Ihaiir I Ililp6 d)
Minutes
Agenda item: Approval of November 2014 Minutes Presenter: Gabi Hilpold
Discussion:
Correction:Walter Busby not`Risby". Seawall built 1966 and 1967 not'96 and '97.
Conclusions:
Motion to approve November Minutes by William; 2nd by Stan.All in favor.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Correct meeting minutes for November 2014 Staff Support 01/02/14
Agenda item: Public Comment Presenter: William Goldstein
Discussion:
Two years of successful Fourth of July fireworks. Jerry Watkins wants to get on ISAC agenda for endorsement to city for
next years fireworks.
Conclusions:
Add Fireworks to January 2015 agenda.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Add to January agenda Staff Support 01/02/14
Agenda item: Bollards on Beach Presenter: Wes Pierson
Discussion:
Plans have been submitted to the GLO. City submitted clarifying information to GLO. Will receive response in December.
Conclusions:
Update in January.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide updates, if available, at January meeting. Parks & Rec. 01/06/15
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Agenda item: Beach Status Presentation Presenter: Wes Pierson
Discussion:
During the Winter downtime, City is completing beach vehicle maintenance and working with PD on safety in preparation
for Spring Break 2015. Derrick Herzog is no longer with the City and Mike Morris will no longer work with the City as of
12/12/14.
Conclusions:
Committee has items to discuss with new Beach Maintenance Manager and Director of Parks and Rec once
replacements are hired.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Add Beach Permits (maintenance and parking)to February 2015 agenda. Staff Support 01/30/15
Agenda item: Update of Access Road Presenter: Wes Pierson
Discussion:
Both Bond 2014 propositions passed. City will publish RFQ's for design consultant as soon as possible. Timeline will be
provided as soon as one is available.
Conclusions:
Committee requests that road construction not occur during peak tourism time for the Island.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Update on Bond 2014 propositions. Engineering 01/06/15
Agenda item: Bond 2014 Presenter: Wes Pierson
Discussion:
See Access Road item. POA put money into median that will be affected with expansion of left turn lane. Committee does
not want to move forward with left lane expansion before understanding why. ISAC feels the funds for the Whitecap
project could be allocated to something else.
Conclusions:
Where did desire to include a left turn lane on Whitecap originate?
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide Whitecap answer if available. Engineering 01/06/15
Walter Busby& Gilbert
Agenda item: Traffic/Street Issues Presenter: Giilluury Gaston
Discussion:
Walter Busby and his traffic engineer, Gilher4 Giilluury Gaston, P.E., PTOE, provided a presentation on Aquarius street
traffic light. Mr. Busby purchased nine acres of land across from Aquarius drive for a 50,000 sq. ft development to include
retail space, hotel and restaurants. Mr. Busby has been working for a year on this intersection plan. Mr. Gaston used a
traffic flow model to illustrate the flow of traffic through the Aquarius intersection model traffic light plan.
Aquarius traffic light will have both adverse and positive effects on the Island. ISAC needs to decide if the overall benefit
of having a light will outweigh the inconvenience of its installation. It is unlikely that the land will be purchased and
developed by another developer, especially one willing to pay for a light.
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Opposition to the light is based on the foundation of the traffic counts having been done in November and not during peak
days when counts are higher. It is believed that the light will exacerbate traffic back-up into Flour Bluff and discourage
visitors from traveling to the Island and therefore negatively affect other Island developments.
Conclusions:
Back-up over the bridge will occur with or without the Aquarius light. This minor light will not outweigh the benefit it will
provide to the Island.
Aquarius light will increase the chances of TxDOT installing a third lane and decreasing the speed limit.
Motion to adopt a resolution in support of the installation of Aquarius light in conjunction with installation of Advanced
Warning Lights by the City. In addition that there will be a lengthening of the left turn lane. Motion by William, 2nd by Stan
Hulse. Passed with 7 in favor and 4 opposed.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Discussion with City on traffic light variable timing during peak days. Engineering 01/06/15
✓ Cost of Advanced Warning System and lengthening left turn lane. Engineering 01/06/15
Agenda item: Engineering Project Status & Bond 2012 Report Presenter: Jamie Pyle
Discussion:
Restrooms- Portable trailers will cost an estimated $150-200K and allow for strategic placement. Is this the long-term
solution?
JFK infrastructure project-going out for bids this month (Dec. 2014). Three months to start construction once bids are
received.
Park Rd 22 Bridge-at 90%design level. Crossovers that exists on PR22 are being relocated
Billish Park- New landscape architect contract in negotiations.Will new architect pick-up where previous architect left off
or will there be any redesigning?
Conclusions:
Committee wants updates on location of access roads.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide updates on access roads,when available Engineering 01/06/15
Agenda item: Beach & Park Management Presenter: Various
Discussion:
WBAC will meet and discuss beach maintenance.
Conclusions:
Sign inventory is being completed now and missing signs will be replaced. No signs can be added to private property
dunes, but"no driving"signs can be placed on public property. Mile marker signs cannot be placed closer to the beach
since it is a public roadway. Mile marker signs are placed closer to the dunes to avoid being an obstruction to drivers.
Fire Hydrants-System requirements state that data input must say"not functional"in order to read the request. This does
not mean that the hydrant is not actually functional. Results of audit are that 90 hydrants needed paint, 269 needed paint
and some repair, 16 needed to be replaced. This work is complete.Water pressure was tested by the Fire Dept. The
Water Department will review every three years and the Fire Department every year.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ None
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Agenda item: Schlitterbahn Updates Presenter: Paul Schexnailder
Discussion:
None.
Conclusions:
Park will be open for Spring Break 2015.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide Schlitterbahn construction update at next meeting. ISAC 01/06/15
Agenda item: HOT Tax for Beach Cleaning Presenter: Tom Tagliabue
Attachment: "Legislative Presentation: Island Strategic Action Committee-Padre Island Business Association"
Discussion:
The City of Corpus Christi has been authorized to receive a portion of the state HOT tax fund for beach cleaning since
2007. However, in order to use it CC would have had to annex Padre Island National Seashore and the tax would have
been limited to hotels and motels on the barrier island and not on bay beaches.
The City's legislative goal is to allow C.C. and Port Aransas to receive 2%(out of 6%) of the State of Texas' HOT
revenues generated within each city. The funds will be used for erosion response projects and supplement existing
revenues, not replace them.
Conclusions:
Motion for resolution in support of this legislation by Alex Harris, 2nd by Jodi Steen and Greg Smith
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Draft a formal resolution Intergovernmental Relations 01/06/15
Agenda item: Tourism Presenter: None
Discussion:
No discussion.
Conclusions:
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Prepare tourism brief for January 2015 meeting. CCCVB 01/06/15
Agenda item: Schedule Next Meeting &Adjournment Presenter: Gabi Hilpold
Discussion:
Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 5:30 at Comfort Inn Suites. No workshop after.
Conclusions:
Motion to adjourn by Alex; 2nd by John;All in favor. Meeting ended at 7:15 P.M.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Post January Agenda with City Secretary Staff Support 01/02/15
✓ Confirm Comfort Suites meeting room availability ISAC 01/02/15
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