HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 02/06/2018 (2)
Holiday Inn Express
15209 Windward Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Island Strategic Action Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 5:30 PM ISAC Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Chair Brud Jones called the meeting to order at 5:3 0 p .m . City Staff Rozie Canales called roll .
Present Members (12) Brud Jones, Alex Harris, Stan Hulse, Kathleen Pratt, Rick Sowash,
Jodi Steen, William Goldston, David Perry, Carter Tate, Cheri
Sperling, Charles Knoll and Aaron Huffman
Present Ex-Officios (4) Cliff Schlabach, Dotson Lewis, Bryan Gulley, and Keith McMullin
Absent Members (1) Libby Edwards
Absent Ex-Officios (2) Paulette Kluge and Dan McGinn
Present City Staff (1) Keith Selman
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 2, 2018
Motion by Committee Member William Goldston to approve the minutes as presented.
Second by: Committee Member Carter Tate.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Absences: Kathleen Pratt was absent on January 2, 2018.
Motion by Committee Member William Goldston to approve the excused absences.
Second by: Committee Member Jodi Steen.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment by Paul Schexnailder on clearing up some issues regarding three joint ventures: Upper Padre
Partners (Schlitterbahn), Gulf Shore Shores Venture, and Lake Padre Development. Mr. Schexnailder stated
that the latter two partnerships are not involved with the first one. He stated that Gulf Shore Shores Venture
is currently working on a project at Whitecap for a beach community development that will consist of 250 units
and anticipates moving forward with the project within the next 6 months. He added that the Lake Padre
Development program is working on a hotel conference facility at the marina, an apartment complex,
townhomes, and are in discussions with two destination restaurants, but on hold until they can get the utilities
confirmed to plat the property. He mentioned that the lift station has been designed, signed off on, and the
documents have been delivered to the City and are waiting on the City so projects can move forward. In
conclusion, he stated, “Let’s not get confused with what is moving forward and not what’s not moving forward.”
What’s not moving forward at the moment, he said, is Schlitterbahn, which is up and operating until it gets
sorted out.
ONGOING BUSINESS
1. Access Mgmt. Study Presentation by Raymond Maldonado began with an introduction consisting of the
study corridors, which included SH361, PR22, the adjacent arterials, and the future Regional Parkway, as well
as the study’s limits and its purpose, both short and long term. The study presented projections of future traffic
volumes and identified vehicle crash rate locations at existing intersections and intersections of future
improvements. The presentation touched on existing transit services (buses); existing traffic counts (congested
intersections); driveway density and corner clearances; raised median driveways; pedestrian safety routes; and
shared use side path(s). The presentation defined an access management plan and stated that the regulatory
agency for enforcing Access Management on SH361 and PR22 is TxDOT with coordination from the City.
Study of superstreets was also presented. Location analysis for short and long-term improvements were
considered according to location (29 locations). The presentation was summarized with short and long-term
recommendations. In conclusion, the presenter stated that projects can be prioritized from these
recommendations based on available funds. The ISAC took no action.
2. Beaches & Parks (Spring Break Preparation) by Darren Gurley, Interim Superintendent for Beaches,
informed the committee of current preparations for Spring break, specifically on how to handle the expected
traffic. Mr. Gurley stated that he has, and will continue to, meet with Traffic Engineering and the Police
Department to develop a quicker and safer way to move traffic during Spring break. He also informed the
committee that the restrooms are in place and his department is currently looking at more porta potty structures
to have in place before Spring break. The goal of his department, he said, is to have the beach in pristine
condition before Spring break.
3. Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee Report by Cliff Schlabach, Chair of WBAC, introduced his
Co-Chair, Terry Palmer, and stated that both were officially elected at their last subcommittee meeting. He
stated that during that meeting the discussion centered on the North Beach restrooms and their misuse by
homeless individuals. The community is discussing possible redesign solutions to deter criminal activity, he
added. The North Beach Development plan, he said, was also a concern of the committee because of plan
number two, which includes a cut through North beach from the bay. Mr. Schlabach continued by stating that
the committee also examined the State Hot funds and the expenditures. Addressing old business, he informed
ISAC that WBAC was working on getting an amendment to the camp fire ordinance to add that individuals refill
the camp pit once done because of accidents/injuries. He updated the ISAC on Packery Channel amenities
and WBAC’s decision to present items to City Manager or Council as updates and/or recommendations on
Watershore issues. He concluded with WBAC’s discussions for their next meeting, which will include Gulf
Beach parking sticker fees and the usage of those fees.
4. TIRZ #2 Subcommittee Report by Chairperson Brud Jones was that the subcommittee was informed of
the process for extending the TIRZ through a presentation by Keith Selman, and whose intent is to present to
City Council at the end of the month or early March. Mr. Jones added that the subcommittee also discussed
capital projects and funding sources for Packery Channel. He added that the subcommittee came up with an
idea of looking to use RESTORE funds to fix the Packery Channel rather than TIRZ money. Comment was
made by a subcommittee member regarding grant writing and lobbying. Mr. Jones said that would be discussed
under the Packery Channel by Keith Selman.
5. Packery Channel Rehabilitation by Assistant City Manager Keith Selman
Design & Scope – Mr. Selman stated that the Packery Channel (PC) design and scope is out, and the RFQ
has been published for selection of a design engineer. He added that HDR is currently under contract and will
be providing a report outlining the repair concept and probable cost.
Funding – Mr. Selman commented on funding from TIRZ and FEMA and reminded the ISAC that the TIRZ #2
Board had approved funds for the repairs, and those amendments were being presented to City Council for
approval next week. He added that PC is still eligible for funding through FEMA and the City is making sure the
procurement process is completed to satisfy eligibility. Discussion turned to RESTORE, whether it could be
used to fund the repairs to PC, whether it would reimburse TIRZ #2 for funds used to repair PC, and Mr. Selman
affirmed.
6. Island Project Updates by Assistant City Manager Keith Selman
Mr. Selman stated that these reports would become a part of the ISAC meetings with only running updates
being presented. He reviewed the Island Project updates briefly, which included Park Road 22 Bridge, Beach
Access Roads, Traffic Management Study, Packery Channel Rehabilitation, and North Padre Island Beach
Facility
7. Cable Line Update by Keith Selman that lines had been successfully removed.
VI. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None
IX. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
Date: March 6, 2018 @ 5:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Jodi Steen to adjourn.
Second by Committee Member Kathleen Pratt.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:15 p.m.