HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 09/01/2015 September 1, 2015
ISAC Meeting 5:30 PM
Comfort Suites, 15209 Windward Dr., CC. TX, 78418
Meeting called by: Greg Smith, Chair Type of meeting: Regular
Facilitator: Greg Smith, Chair Note taker: Arlene Medrano
John White,William Goldston, Stan Hulse, Greg Smith, Jodi Steen, Brud Jones, Carter Tate, Jay
Gardner, Paulette Kluge,Wes Pierson, Bryan Gulley, Libby Edwards Middleton, Jyoti Rakesh
Attendees: Patel, Kathleen Pratt, David Perry
Absent: Rick Sowash,Alex Harris
Minutes
Agenda item: Approval of Minutes Presenter: Greg Smith
Comments: None
Action:
Motion to approve August 4, 2015 Regular Meeting minutes by Libby Edwards Middleton, 2nd by John White. All
in favor. Passed.
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Agenda item: Consideration of Request for excused absences Presenter: Greg Smith
Discussion: None
Action:
Motion to approve absences from the July 7, 2015 meeting (Kathleen Pratt and David Perry) by Libby Edwards
Middleton, 2nd by Carter Tate.All in favor. Passed.
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Agenda item: Presenters: 1.David Pierce
Public Comment 2.Paul Schexnailder
3.William Goldston
Comments:
1. David Pierce from Das Marinas-Kleberg County Sheriffs department beach patrol improvements.They spent 246 man
hours patrolling beach in August and issued 44 speeding citations and 12 citations for driving in the dunes.
2. Paul Schexnailder-Provided bridge permit update.The Corps is speaking with the TCEQ,which is the final step. Hope
to have the permit before next ISAC meeting. Permit also includes opening of gate from 50 feet to 85 feet, which is
better for the boats.
3. William Goldston- The American Council of Engineering Companies whose mission it is to promote the business of
engineering companies has asked William to join as a liaison to Corpus Christi. William will register with the City of
Corpus Christi as a lobbyist. He may need to abstain from voting on some items.
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Agenda item: Engineering Project Status Presenter: Jeff Edmonds
Discussion:
1. Bond 2012 Report
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• PR 22 Bridge-TXDOT not moving forward with environmental process until the corps permit is approved.
• JFK-went before City Council last week for first reading. Item should be on consent for next week. Anticipate 6
month schedule on completing this project.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide engineering updates Capital Projects 10/6/15
Agenda item: Traffic/Street Presenter: Jeff Edmonds
Discussion:
1. PR22/Aquarius- Developer Agreement (funding agreement)was approved by City Council last week. Should have a
functioning signal in place within a year. Request from William Goldston to include name of engineering and
construction companies who are awarded the contracts in monthly updates.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide Traffic/Street Updates Capital Projects 10/6/15
Agenda item: Beach & Park Management Presenter: Wes Pierson
Comments:
1. Beach Status
• Beach superintendent position has been reposted for hiring.
• City is ready for Labor Day weekend and will place additional trash cans and port-o-potties on the beach.
• The City is working with the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee(WBAC)to identify best way to control
trash. Port Aransas maintains beaches and dunes differently from Corpus Christi. Port Aransas has a 90
degree angle wall for dunes.Corpus Christi has a curved ramp style dune.WBAC will look at dunes and decide
what is best for dunes.
• WBAC meetings are held the 15'Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
• Jay Gardner- WBAC is organizing another super meeting to be held in the fall. It is reviewing beach
maintenance revisions of camp fire ordinance to prevent future burning of pallets and couches on the beach.
2. Packery Channel Safety Issue-Statute does not prevent boaters from anchoring in the channel. It does prohibit the
prevention or impediment of safe passage. If boaters are in the channel and they do not impede traffic, then they are
not in violation of state law. Does City have enforcement capacity? Can signs be put up stating the state law?
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide beach status and park management updates Parks & Recreation 10/6/15
✓ Answer committee questions, if possible Parks & Recreation 10/6/15
Agenda item: Recommendation for Nueces Beach Amenities (trash Presenters:
cans) Greg Smith
Comments:
Following up on Carter Tate's report from last month. Port Aransas just received an award as the second best beach in
the United States. Port Aransas has one person efficiently emptying its trash cans. Trash on the beach does effect
tourism.
WBAC and the City of Corpus Christi are looking at trash cans and maintenance practices while considering future HOT
fund revenue. The City has included the trash cans and the vehicle required to empty trash cans on its budget wish list for
FY16. Stan-What are the labor cost savings to implement proposed trash maintenance practice?
Motion to pass a resolution that the City of Corpus Christi look at improved methods of maintenance on Corpus
Christi beaches and that the City provide monthly progress reports on beach trash pick-up practices by Greg
Smith, 2nd by Carter Tate. All in favor. Passed.
Libby-Wants reports back from the City on the budget approval process. Jay may be able to present this at next meeting.
Carter- Port Aransas is studying this issue. Really wants ISAC to get behind this. Size of trash has changed and no
longer fits in 55 gallon barrels.
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Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
Parks & Rec and WBAC
✓ Answer committee questions on cost savings and budget. ParParGardner) 10/6/15
(JayAgenda item: PlanCC Comprehensive Plan Update Presenter: Greg Smith
Discussion:
• All of the recommendations made by the ISAC are included in staff recommendations.
• Members are still welcome to make recommendations to staff.
• Carter Tate-JFK Village Master Plan (property underneath the bridge)
o Maybeth Christensen, Padre Isles POA- years ago some developer had an idea of what they would do with
the GLO property by marker 37. It was happening around the time that the master plan was done, but the
developer is gone. This item should be eliminated from the area development plan.
o Bryan Gulley- Issue boils down to what land is wetlands and what is usable land.
• Wes Pierson-When the City is ready to do an Area Development for the Island, it will reach out to all of the stakeholders.
• Motion that the ISAC supports the changes that staff has made to the City's Comprehensive Plan in support
of Padre Island by Greg Smith, 2nd by William. All in favor. Passed.
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Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)Committee
Agenda item: Update Presenter: William Goldston
Discussion:
Seawall owners met today and are making progress. Committee has not yet met.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Provide TIRZ update ISAC 10/6/15
Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan
Agenda item: Subcommittee Report Presenter: William Goldston
Discussion:
William Goldston edited the plan, but feels they are still missing some items. There is a lot of ground that the committee
has covered that is not included in the plan.
Report on Designing Healthy Communities Luncheon-The Island should consider walkability, connectivity and sidewalks
in its area development plan.
The next bond cycle is scheduled for 2016, but could be moved to 2018. Could helping mobility with the existing
Island development be a bond issue?
John White-The ISAC should consider Naperville, Illinois example and connecting Oso Creek to the Island.
Carter Tate-the bridge is going to connect to pedestrian sides and contribute to connectivity.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Answer committee question. ACM 10/6/15
Agenda item: Consideration to adopt a Consent Agenda
Presenter: Greg Smith
Discussion:
Item tabled for next month.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Place on October 6, 2015 agenda Staff Support 10/02/15
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Agenda item: Schedule Next Meeting Presenter: Greg Smith
Comments:
Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 5:30 at Comfort Inn Suites. Stan Hulse will be absent.
Motion to adjourn by Greg; 2nd by ; All in favor. Passed.
Action items Dept. Responsible Deadline
✓ Post October agenda with City Secretary's Office Staff Support 10/02/15
✓ Confirm Comfort Suites meeting room availability ISAC 10/02/15
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