HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 06/07/2016 ISAC Meeting June 7,2016
5:30 PM
Holiday Inn,15202 Windward Drive,
Corpus Christi Texas 78418
Agenda Item:L Call to Order,Roll Call Presenter: Kent Meek
Meeting Called by: Libby Edwards Middleton,Chair Type of Meeting: Regular
Facilitator: Libby Edwards Middleton,Chair Note Taker: Kent Meek
Attendees:Libby Edwards,William Goldston,Kathleen Pratt,Jodi Steen,Brud Jones,David Perry,Carter Tate,Cheri
Sperling,Charles Knoll,Aaron Huffman,E.Jay Ellington
Absent: Stan Hulse,Rick Sowash,Paulette Kluge
Minutes
Agenda Item:IH. Approval of Minutes from May 3rd 2016 Presenter: Libby Edwards Middleton
Comments:
Action:Motion to approve minutes from May was seconded and unanimously accepted.
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Agenda Item:IV. Consideration of Request for Excused Presenter: Libby Edwards Middleton
Absences
Comments: Jay Gardner and Paulette Kluge were absent from May's Meeting
Action:Motion to excuse Jay Gardner and Paulette Kluge absences was seconded and unanimously approved
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Agenda Item:IV. Public Comment Presenter/s: 1. Neil McQueen
2. David Pierce
3. John Pope
Comments:
1. Neil McQueen gave an update on the Surf Rider foundation.Although Neil is not a part of the Water Shore
advisory committee he did update ISAC that the Water shore Advisory Committee unanimously supports
a north Padre Island plastic bag ban. Internationally,last week 13 sperm whales washed up on the beaches
of Germany; each whale had plastic in its belly. All 27 North Padre Island retailors were contacted about
the plastic bag ban. 19 store owners,including Stripes,are in favor of banning plastic bags on North Padre
Island.
2. David Pierce spoke about protecting the structure of our sand dunes. Restrictions on 4 wheelers on the
beach have been historically un-enforced, Mr. Pierce feels that a City sponsored beach sticker for 4
wheelers would allow the police to differentiate between local 4 wheeler owners and people who break
the law by using 4 wheelers in the dunes.
3. John Pope reported a sewage issue to the committee for the residences between Gypsy and Cuttysark. A
resident complained about sewage issues and Mr. Pope simply wanted to bring up the issue and see if
anyone at the City could be available for a statement.
Action:na
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*Agenda Item VI was Heard Earlier per Chair's Request
U New Business
Agenda Item: 1 Regional Parkway Mobility Presenter: Jeff Pollock
Corridor Study Bob Leahy
Raymond Chong
Jeff Pollack from the MPO introduced ISAC with the regional parkway mobility corridor planning process. The MPO
is currently in Phase 11,the planning and environmental linkage study. Jeff introduced Bob Leahy the project manager
on this study to present the current status of the project and next steps. Responsible planning demands anticipating the
fiiture.As Corpus Christi,Nueces and San Patricio Counties and other surrounding communities grow,additional
transportation infrastructure will be needed to accommodate this growth. Several years ago,transportation planning
entities in this region undertook a Feasibility Study of a facility which could create a second connection to North Padre
Island swinging around through Nueces County and ultimately connecting to 1-37 in San Patricio County via a new
crossing of the Nueces River. The Feasibility Study was completed in 2013.As envisioned,this parkway would be an
at-grade facility with limited access.It could accommodate vehicles and possibly mass transit,bicycles,and/or
pedestrians.As practical,it might incorporate existing roadways as well as include construction of new roadways and
bridges.It is likely to be phased. The Study determined that the parkway was feasible and identified seven segments.
These segments each encompass a broad area,but the study did not identify a specific path for the facility within each
segment.It did set the stage for fiiture work and also identified two segments as potential priorities for additional efforts
given the growth in those areas.These are:
Segment A from Park Road(PR)22 to a proposed Rodd Field Rd Extension(approx.9.5 miles);and
Segment B from a proposed Rodd Field Rd Extension to State Highway(SH)286(approx. 6.2 miles).
The City of Corpus Christi(City)and the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO),two of the
original partners in the Feasibility Study,wished to move forward on the next level of study for Segments A and B and
have fiinded a Planning and Environmental Linkage(PEL)Study on these two segments.
A PEL Study is a step in the national and state defined environmental review process at the corridor level. The goal of a
PEL Study is to inform the environmental review process on the environmental,community,and economic goals of the
area.It helps minimize duplication of effort,promotes environmental stewardship,encourages meaningfiil public
engagement,and reduces delays in project implementation. This PEL Study will identify up to three route alternatives,
including a no-build option,in each segment.It is a long-range planning effort;construction of the proposed parkway,
if built,would not take place for many years.Design and construction fiinding have not been identified. The NEPA
(National Environmental Policy Act)process would require an Environmental Impact Study(EIS)or studies to be
undertaken if any federal fiinds will be used in the project.Again,no fiinding has been identified for fiiture phases,if
any.
Action:None
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V. Ongoing Business
Agenda Item:A,B,C Updates by City Staff Presenter: E.Jay Ellington
Follow up on Motions from May 2016
1. Plastic Bag Ban—City Legal Department is currently reviewing a draft ordinance restricting point of sale
plastic bags on North Padre Island. Only the following individuals can have this item placed on the agenda
for City Council: The Mayor, 5 City Council Members, or the City Manager. This ordinance will be
presented to the City Manager by Jay in the next coming weeks.
2. Traffic Light at Verdemar,Jackfish&PR22—This item will be added to the current traffic management
study
3. Access Roads Easement—City abandoned previous easement and has moved east.
4. HOT Taxes—Jay provided a better representation of HOT Tax sources and uses
5. 3 "D" Process — ISAC was presented with discovery of the items included in the current traffic
management study. This study and its scope of work is scheduled to be presented to City Council on first
reading on July 19`n. The committee raised a few other items they would like included in the study,
including integrating the proposed Moore plaza development driveway, paper streets and future
intersections. Raymond Chong from traffic engineering stated they could be included as an operational
consideration.
• A motion to support the traffic management study as proposed was seconded and unanimously
accepted.
Island Engineering Project Updates
1. Park Road 22 Bridge - Plan review comments have been issued back to Urban Engineering. The public
comment period is closed consultant is preparing responses to 29 comments.Discussions between the city and
developer continue. Expected construction this fall.
2. Bond 12 JFK infrastructure Project — Anticipated Completion May 2016, waiting on AEP to provide
electricity to the site to allow for final review.
• Will Striping be included in the project?
3. Beach Access 3a& 2 The Final Engineering Letter Report(30%)was received and a submittal meeting was
held. 60%design plans are expected within the next month.
4. Beach facility,Continuation of Discussions Concerning Project Optimization of Final Site with Nueces County.
Any direction from ISAC regarding this facility is welcomed by City Staff. Padre Bali Park has been analyzed
as a site location. It's the goal of the City and County to avoid unnecessary road crossing.
5. Traffic management study-The consultant selection is complete,approved by TXDOT on April 29.The final
scope will be developed during contract negotiations. Possible action needed by ISAC in June Approve the
Consultant Agreement.
• ISAC Motioned to support this study earlier in this meeting
6. Left turn lane at Commodores—Anticipated Construction May 2016. Members asked about the right turn
lane towards northbound PR22. ACM has asked engineering review this portion of the intersection. Options
include light timing and control which will allow for the center straight only lane to also be used for right turns.
Members had a brief discussion about traffic concerns in this intersection for businesses and tourist traffic to
and from Port Aransas.
7. Aquarius signal—Kickoff was held on June Pt which included a notice to proceed being issued to a contractor
to begin the project within 30 to 60 days.
8. Billish Park—Project Bids Came in Over Budget,an Analysis and Discussion of Alternatives continues
Beach&Park Management
1. Beach Status—Natural forces have moved most of the burdensome sand. Pooling water hasn't been an issue
recently despite heavy rains. Beach operations will continue to monitor the status of the beach and intervene as
necessary. Water trucks have been approved by City Council and will be paid for with State HOT fiends.
2. Beach Enforcement—The City is short on beach enforcement and life guard positions. Hiring is ongoing.
3. Trash Operations—55 Gallon trash cans have been replaced by 96 Gallon trash cans. Processes are still being
streamlined to ensure the beach is clean of litter and trash.
4. Watershore& Beach Advisory Committee—Public comment was received about driving in the dunes and
littering on the beach. A workshop with local law enforcement was recommended to reestablish these
ordinances as a priority. The committee also unanimously passed a resolution in support of a plastic bag ban.
Filling understaffed beach positions is underway.
Action:
1. Support of Traffic Management Study
City Staff/ISAC Action Items:
1. Draft Memorandum in Support of Traffic Management Study Responsible Par Deadline
by ISAC and submit to Traffic Engineering prior to July 19t p
Pt reading.
2. Will Striping be included in JFK Project
NA E.Jay Ellington 7.12.16
Agenda Item:E Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan Presenter: William Goldston
Subcommittee
The subcommittee expects to receive comments from the city to the draft document by next week. Once the revisions
are received,the subcommittee will reconvene and review the document before publicly posting it for 30 days. A
public hearing will held tentatively on July 9'.
Action:
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Agenda Item:VII Next Month's Meeting Presenter: Libby Edwards
July 12fe 2016 @ 5:30pm
Action:NA
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Agenda Item:VIII Adjournment Presenter: Libby Edwards
ISAC Adjourned at 7:08 pm
Action:n/a
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