HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 05/07/2015 WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Regular Called Meeting, Thursday, May 7, 2015 5:30 p.m.
Staff Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Cameron Perry Robert Kent Stacie Talbert
Cliff Schlabach Joseph DePalma Reba George
Carrie Robertson Meyer
Diana Del Angel
Jennifer Pollack
Jay Gardner
Paulette Kluge
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The roll was called and a quorum was present.
I. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Minutes from the April 2, 2015 meeting were distributed for review and approval. Cliff made a motion to
accept the minutes as presented, Paulette second, unanimously approved. Motion carried.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC— NONE
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. New Business
1. Proposed changes to Chapter 10, Section 59 of Code of Ordinances
Staff was asked to update the current ordinance concerning pets on the Gulf Beach. There was some
confusion over Spring Break as to where the `no dogs' rule applied. The current ordinance requires that
the City Manager, or designee, may prohibit all animals on portions of the beach during specified
periods, including, but not limited to, high use periods, such as during spring break, holiday weekends,
and special events, and in areas designated as animal free zones. The goal is to codify Spring Break as
a `no dogs' time period so that a memo by the City Manager is not required.
2. Beach Sign Inventory and Plan Review
Staff provided presentation on the ongoing Gulf Beach Signage Program, which included status on
completed and current projects. The goal for the Gulf Beach Signage Program is to plan, implement,
and maintain a cohesive, consistent and enforceable signage program for the Gulf Beaches and related
property. Possible design ideas using a CC Convention &Visitors Bureau theme was discussed.
Committee members were asked to help identify specific locations on a map for the placement of`No
Driving in the Dunes' signs.
B. Old Business for Discussion/Action
1. Beach Maintenance Plan Updates
Based on recently approved USACE Permit, proposed changes to the Beach Maintenance Plan were
discussed. City Staff will incorporate all proposed updates and present at next month's meeting. An
informal workshop to address other maintenance items was proposed for late May.
2. HOT Funds at North Beach
Carrie presented copies documentation referred to at the April 7 meeting, between the North Beach
Association and the City Manager. She asked for the Committee's recommendation to Council that
North Beach receive qualified HOT (Hotel Occupancy Tax)funding. There was discussion as to the
appropriateness for the Committee to make a recommendation since they have no authority as to how
the HOT funds are allocated. No action was taken.
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VI. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
1. Beach Superintendent Recruitment Process
A qualified candidate was scheduled for an interview the next week.
VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA
1. Updates to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10, Section 59
2. Final review of the revised Beach Maintenance Plan
3. Locations for the `No Driving on the Dunes' signs
4. Informal Workshop on beach maintenance practices
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Paulette made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Cliff seconded the
motion. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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