HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Marina Advisory Committee - 03/03/2014 MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Marina Advisory Committee
Monday,March 3,2014
Members Present: Curt Broomfield, Clare Lee, Bob Paulison, Sharon Emerson, Stephen Bratten, William McDowell, Hal
Suter
Members Absent:Capt. Monte Reitz,Mona Been
Staff Present: Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent; Rene Garza, Marina Field Supervisor; Cherie Gutierrez,
Management Assistant;Victoria Powell,Management Aide
Call to Order.Chairman Broomfield called the regular meeting of the Marina Advisory Committee to order at 5:30 p.m.
Action on Minutcs:The motion was made by Mr. Paulison and seconded by Ms.Lee to approve the minutes of the 02103/14
Regular Meeting as presented;the motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment:None
Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto: Intr9duction of New Members. Stephen Bratten.William McDowell and
Flal Suter introduced themselves to the existing members. Lirler Resolution:Mr.Davidson gave background on the resolution,
and advised the members of the trash skimmer recently installed.Ms.Emerson discussed the resolution that she created on
behalf of the board.Mr.Paulison clarified that city council has already passed a litter ordinance and that Neil McQueen
wanted support for a stronger ordinance and that since has occurred, Mr. Broomfield advised that we will keep record of the
resolution. Mr.Suter requested if we have a resolution to have it more specific to Marina issues. Mr. Davidson suggested an
invite for the Director of Solid Waste to come and discuss the litter resolution to get a better understanding.Mr. Broomfield
agreed and asked to schedule for the next meeting.CC Sail Away. Mr. Bratten gave a presentation on the background orthe
non-profit program that provides recreational activities for those with disabilities.Mr. Broomfield suggested that the board
should adopt the program.Mr.Davidson has spoken to Director or Human Relations about what possible grants we might be
able to apply for. Mr. Davidson advised he will discuss with Marina Staff on how we might be able to assist this program.
Committee/Staff Reports:None
Director's Report: Mr.Davidson commented on and/or answered questions regarding.(1)R-Pier update will be going to City
Council on March 18'h for permission to borrow S2.6 million dollars,Mr. Davidson also advised we have applied for$502,496
Federal grant with US Fish and Wildlife and hope to know their decision by the end of March.Mr.Davidson stated that we are
hopeful to procure an additional grant for sewage pump-out to bring a total project amount hopefully to a total of S3.2 million
dollars. Mr. Davidson indicated a letter has been sent to remaining boaters on R-Pier to relocate by end of March due to pier
closure.The Marina staff will then dismantle the pier saving the department S40,000. Once City Council grants permission to
move forward, we will then proceed with engineering design. Mr. Davidson advised that due to the closure of R-Pier the
Marina has m out oF30-40ft boat slips,Mr.Davidson is hopeful the project will begin in approximately 6 months,(2)Marina
revenue/expenditures/occupancy and new debt service.
Identify Items to be placed on Next Agenda: Request for Solid Waste litter presentation:update on CC Marina assisting CC
Sail Away;update on R-pier.
Confirmation for Next Meeting is, Monday,April 7,2014.
Adjournment: As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
Peter Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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