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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Island Strategic Action Committee - 04/08/2019 Holiday Inn Express 15209 Windward Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78418 Island Strategic Action Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes Monday, April 8, 2019 5:30 PM ISAC Agenda I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL Chair Jay Gardner called the meeting to order at 5 :30 p .m . City Staff Grayson Meyer called roll . Present Members (11) Jay Gardner, Charles Duffley, Cheri Sperling, Carter Tate, Jodi Steen, David Perry, Stephan Noack, Polly Balzer, Aaron Huffman, Jerry Watkins and Kaylynn Paxon Present Ex-Officios (4) Dan McGinn, Cliff Schlabach, Dotson Lewis and Bryan Gulley Absent Members (2) Brud Jones and Libby Edwards Absent Ex-Officios (3) Keith McMullin, Paulette Kluge and Keith Selman Present City Staff (2) Darren Gurley and Grayson Meyer II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 5, 2019 Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the minutes. Second by: Committee Member Cheri Sperling. Motion carried by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 5, 2019 Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the minutes. Second by: Committee Member Cheri Sperling. Motion carried by unanimous vote. III. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES Absences: Libby Edwards, Stan Hulse, Jodi Steen and Aaron Huffman were absent on March 5, 2019. Motion by Committee Member Carter Tate to approve the excused absences. Second by: Committee Member Cheri Sperling. Motion carried by unanimous vote. IV. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment. Introduction of the new Parks & Recreation Director, Jermel Stevenson. V. ONGOING BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action 1. Ex-Officio Members’ Updates Dan McGinn, Planning Commission – Mr. McGinn stated the City is doing quite a bit of planning on the Southside and London areas, and recently began a few annexations. He added the next project would be the Westside, then both Flour Bluff and the Island following early next year. Cliff Schlabach, Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee – Under New Business, Mr. Schlabach stated the discussion was on current employee salaries and potential incentives to retain its park tech level employees. The committee also discussed the State HOT funds wish list for North Beach and for Gulf beaches, which included more trashcans and boardwalks for North Beach. For Gulf beaches there was discussion on updating "Beach Watch” signs to warn people of polluted water after a hard rain. However, he added, they would have to approach the GLO regarding those signs. Under Old Business, Mr. Schlabach informed the ISAC that the WBAC received an update on the North Beach nourishment project to begin later in the year. He also updated them on the North Beach breakwater project (10 offshore islands) which is a concern they have once the channel is deepened. Lastly, Mr. Schlabach updated the ISAC on the Cole Park & Dimitt piers and the WBAC’s next field trip to tour North Beach. Bryan Gulley, Nueces County – Mr. Gullley had no Island related information to share with the ISAC. Dotson Lewis, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee – Mr. Lewis gave an update on the disk golf equipment, stating that the equipment had not been located but the task was turned over to the POA board since the park belongs to them. He also stated that the PRAC had discussion with the Yacht Club about a potential dog park area and saw no problem with that interest. When asked about splash pads on the Island, Mr. Lewis stated that it was not within the realm at the moment. He added, however, that someone had asked if the splash pads could be sponsored, and Mr. Dotson stated that currently they only have cost estimates. 2. Beaches & Parks Update - Gulf Beach & Natural Resources Superintendent Darren Gurley showed the ISAC a picture of a “Seaweed” sign posted at the end of the channel to educate people on the importance of sargassum on the beaches and why it needs to remain on the beaches until it dries up. Mr. Gurley added that the sargassum is good for the habitat, turtles, bird’s nesting and feeding for the wildlife. He then showed a picture of a light at the end of the channel and stated 2 had been installed and were 10 ft. in the air. He further updated the ISAC on keeping the beaches clean for Memorial Day weekend by removing daily items that wash up like lumber, trees, and driftwood. Mr. Gurley also informed the ISAC that Newport Pass had been handed back to the County. When asked about pamphlets on sargassum to hand out, he stated he would provide them and stated he also had pamphlets on rip currents. When asked about the showers, Mr. Gurley said there were showers at 3A and those for Zahn Rd. would begin work in the Winter with anticipated readiness for Spring Break 2020. 3. Island Projects Update – Dan McGinn, Planning Commission Director gave the update on the Island Engineering projects as follows: NPI Beach Access Roads – No change from previous month; PR 22 Bridge – No change other than discussed during executive session at City Council; Committee member Charles Duffley commented that the development agreement for sequencing had been reached between AXYS, IBC and the City and now had to go back to the TIRZ No. 2 Board and City Council for approval. Chair Jay Gardner stated that back on September 13, 2016, the Island Strategic Action Committee passed a motion to support the use of no more than $4,000,000 from the TIRZ No. 2 to supplement funding for the Park Road 22 bridge only after all previously committed dollars to the project had been spent. He added that the motion did not reflect an expiration date, so the motion stands. It was the TIRZ No. 2 board that put the 2-year limit, he stated. Committee member Charles Duffley informed the ISAC that the developers had been asked to present a brief update to the board and council from a development standpoint. Mr. McGinn continued his update as follows: PC Rehab – No status other than ongoing FEMA coordination; PC Monitoring – Contract authorized; PC Dredging –No change from previous month; PC Pavilion – Advertising and bidding scheduled for later this month; and PC showers at Access Road 3A – Activity covered under Beaches & Parks Update by Darren Gurley. 4. TIRZ #2 Updates – Dan McGinn, Planning Commission Director stated the only TIRZ#2 update was the commitment of the $4,000,000 for the PR22 project but no action was required. Also, Mr. McGinn stated the feasibility report from CDS Spillette was attached. VI. NEW BUSINESS for Discussion/Possible Action 1. Packery Channel Monitoring Program: 2018 Briefing A. History & Monitoring Program Overview (previously presented at WBAC) – Deidre Williams, Coastal Research Scientist with Blucher Institute gave a brief introduction of herself to the new members of ISAC and stated her presentation was to help the new members get on the same level playing field by sharing the history of the monitoring program and how it all started as a collaboration between the USACE, TX A&M and the Blucher Institute. Ms. Williams discussed the original purpose and intent, goals and obligations, which included Channel surveys and assessments, as well as seasonal or annual recommendations. Ms. Williams presentation also included the types of City support she provided like USACE permit application process, CEPRA project, collaboration on grant submission for supplemental funding and FEMA reimbursement as well as supporting the City’s dredge/nourishment planning. Ms. Williams further explained the seasonal assessments, their purpose and how they support management. She ended her presentation by answering various questions the committee members had. VII. IDENTIFY ISAC FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. VIII. SCHEDULE NEXT MEETING Date: May 7, 2019 @ 5:30 p.m. Location: Holiday Inn Express IX. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Committee Member Aaron Huffman to adjourn. Second by Committee Member Jodi Steen. Motion carried by unanimous vote.