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Island Strategic Action Committee
Regular Meeting Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 5,2018 4:30 PM ISAC Agenda
CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL
Chair Brud Jones called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. City Staff Rozie Canales called roll.
Present Members (11) Brud Jones, Libby Edwards, Stan Hulse, Rick Sowash, Jodi Steen,
David Perry, Carter Tate. Charles Knoll. Aaron Huffman, Jay
Gardner and Jerry Watkins
Present Ex-Officios (5) Bryan Gulley, Cliff Schlabach, Dotson Lewis, Paulette Kluge, and
Dan McGinn
Absent Members (2) Cheri Sperling and Stephan Noack
Absent Ex-Officios (1) Keith McMullin
Present City Staff(3) Keith Selman, Darren Gurley and Rozie Canales
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Motion by Committee Member Jay Gardner to approve the minutes.
Second by: Vice-Chair Libby Edwards.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
Absences: Libby Edwards, Rick Sowash, Charles Knoll and Jerry Watkins were absent on November 14,
2018.
Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the excused absences.
Second by: Committee Member Aaron Huffman.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment by David Pierce regarding the stone pavers on the beach access to Zahn Rd. Mr. Pierce
informed the ISAC that the stone pavers were having design issues. He showed pictures of the condition of the
stones and stated that he had already repaired 2 of the 3 affected areas and asked the ISAC for assistance in
stopping the City from removing the stone pavers and replacing them with asphalt. Mr. Pierce stated that the
type of repairs he made,which consisted of 12 inches of base material made of cement and sand that the stone
pavers sit on, would cost the City only$9,000 as opposed to costing the tax payers$80,000 for the asphalt. He
ended by stating that the stone pavers add value to the Island and we can keep this value if we stop the City
from tearing them out.
Public Comment was closed.
Hearing no objection, the Chairperson waived the order of the meeting and moved to Item V1.1.
VI. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
1. Packery Channel Monitoring Program: 2018 Briefing — Deidre Williams presented two of the three
presentations on the agenda. The two focused on the things that occurred over the 6 months following
Hurricane Harvey and the survey in October that documented Hurricane Harvey. Ms. Williams stated that the
third was a compilation of information requested by the WBAC, basically addressing their questions about
how the monitoring program supports the City in meeting their obligation and their directive under the DOA
Agreement, and the management of the Packery Channel in the adjacent beaches. Ms. Williams suggested
that she could come back to share that presentation along with a presentation on new data she anticipated
obtaining in January from her most recent channel survey. Her presentation to the ISAC concentrated on the
beach that is within the Packery Channel original footprint and encompasses the area from the South of New
Port Pass all the way down to the Viento del Mar. Ms. Williams' topics of discussion included Beach Erosion
and Accretion, Sand loss/deficit, and recommended solution involving interim lateral redistribution of sand.
Channel Shoaling, Channel Scour at HWY 361. Nourishment Planning,which included potential Channel sand
deficit, and Interruption in Monitoring Support. Ms. Williams' discussion compared locations of shoaling and
scour pre and post Harvey, and over the course of the last 6 months, areas to keep an eye on, and interim
nourishment alternatives. Discussion ensued at different points of interest during the presentation. The ISAC
took no action.
Prior to the conclusion of the presentation, Judge-elect Barbara Canales was introduced. She expressed her
desire to act as a facilitator for the ISAC, assisting them in finding funding sources for channel improvement
projects.
Hearing no objection, the Chairperson returned to the regular order of the meeting to Item V.
V. ONGOING BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
1. Beaches & Parks Update - Gulf Beach & Natural Resources Superintendent Darren Gurley showed a
photograph of the new ADA mat that was placed on the southside of the Packery Channel. The northside, he
stated, is posing a problem because it gets a lot of sand blow up, so his intent is to build an access ramp out
of wood and put the mat closer to the water. He informed the ISAC that over the weekend, vandals had
destroyed the trash corrals, possibly for fire wood, but his crew rebuilt them and had them back up on Monday.
He also informed the ISAC that he had received a call from Mr. Pierce regarding concerns under the JFK
Causeway, so, his crew cleaned up the area and made repairs. He stated that few of the bumpers were bent
and some of the bulkhead aluminum was off when asked about the needed repairs. He added that trashcans
were placed in the area and his crew would maintain them once a week. When asked about the responsibility,
of the cleanup, Mr. Gurley stated an agreement existed rendering that responsibility to the City. He added that
a copy of the document would be emailed to all members when asked for a copy. Mr. Gurley then updated the
ISAC on their move into the new Beach Op facility. He added that the office still needs an entrance built and
the old unit needs to be demolished. He also informed the ISAC that new life guard stands would be built,
shorter than the big tower stands. because he felt more were needed for better coverage of the beach and his
intent is to place them in front of the seawall and on Zahn.
2. Island Projects Update—Interim City Manager Keith Selman updated the ISAC on the North Padre Island
Beach Facility, informing them of the first reading at City Council of the firm selection, and added that the City
would bring the firm to the ISAC for a presentation. There were no updates on the North Padre Island Beach
Access Road New Port Pass Rd. Regarding Park Road 22 Bridge, Mr. Selman stated that the wetlands had
been evaluated and completed, resources were in place, but the project was still on hold, largely because of
not having a development agreement on the canals. Monitoring and Dredging updates were presented by
Deidre Williams. Lastly, Mr. Selman informed the ISAC that the Pavilion Packery Channel Boat Launch was at
30% design and asked if the ISAC was interested in seeing the design, so he could arrange a presentation at
the next meeting.
3. Packery Channel—ICM Keith Selman discussed with the ISAC HDR's recommendations for the restoration
of the Packery Channel. He discussed both the riprap and the bulkhead and its respective costs. Much
discussion was had on the funding sources for the repairs, when to start, whether to proceed with or without
FEMA assistance, and how crucial to move forward as quickly as possible. Mr. Selman reminded the ISAC of
FEMA's requirements and the City's adherence to those requirements for reimbursement. He also emphasized
that the commencement of the repairs would take some time from getting the design done, getting out for bid,
the demolition process, so, as far as the timeline, those steps would have to be considered. Mr. Selman
requested action on a preferred design.As none was taken, he informed the ISAC that the design for the riprap
alternative will proceed.The application deadline(end of January)was discussed and determined that the next
step was Council approval, which would be presented the following week. After some discussion, action was
taken, and the ISAC motioned as follows:
Motion by Committee Member Jay Gardner that the City of Corpus Christi submit an application to the
FEMA Public Assistance Program for the Packery Channel Repairs.
Second by: Vice-Chair Libby Edwards
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
VI. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action
2. Election of Chair&Vice-Chair-Chair Brud Jones opened the floor for nominations. Vice-Chair Libby
Edwards nominated Jay Gardner as Chair and Brud Jones as Vice-Chair. After hearing no other
nominations,the Chair called for a motion to close nominations.
Motion by Vice-Chair Libby Edwards to close the nominations for Chair and Vice-Chair for 2019.
Second by: Committee Member Jodi Steen
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Motion by Committee Member Charles Knoll to accept both nominations.
Second by: Committee Member Aaron Huffman
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
VII. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. 30% Design of the Pavilion
2. Bond 2018
VIII. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING
Date: January 7, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Express
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Committee Member Aaron Huffman to adjourn.
Second by Committee Vice-Chair Libby Edwards.
Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 p.m.