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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.