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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 11/10/2016 - Special WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Special Called Meeting, Thursday, November 10, 2016 5:30 p.m. Staff Conference Room, City Hall 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX Members Present Members Absent Staff Present Cameron Perry Jennifer Pollack Russell Armstrong Cliff Schlabach Joseph DePalma Josh Wentworth Carrie Robertson Meyer Paulette Kluge Jay Ellington Jay Gardner Stacie Talbert-Anaya Jyoti Patel Tom Tagliabue Mukesh Subedee I. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 5:32 p.m. II. ROLL CALL The roll was called and a quorum was present. I. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Minutes from the October 6, 2016 meeting were distributed for review and approval. Cliff made a motion to accept the minutes as presented, Jyoti seconded, unanimously approved. Motion passed. IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC— None V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION 1 New Business The order was revised to allow Item c to be discussed first. c. Proposed Legislation from Galveston Tom Tagliabue provided background of legislation being proposed in Galveston as it relates to beach access points within the Natural Resources Code. Currently the rules state that if driving on the beach is prohibited, as is done in Galveston, public access points are to be provided on maximum spacing of 0.5 miles. For Galveston Island, this results in 41 access points that need to be maintained. Galveston would like to revise the maximum distance between access points to be 1.25 miles and they are looking for support from other communities. The item was opened for discussion and Cliff stated that he and others are working to make sure that public beach access is increased and enhanced rather than reduced and would not be in support of this legislation. This change to the statewide Natural Resources Code would affect all beaches, not just those in Galveston. Cameron mentioned that eligibly for Federal participation in shoreline protection project such as beach nourishment typically require access at no greater than 0.5 mile intervals. a. Graduate Student Presentation on Herbicides This item was tabled. b. Review of Current City Ordinance No 21, 5-15-2003 Sec. 10-66. Vessel Operating from Gulf Beaches Cliff introduced the item and provided a copy of the City Ordinance. The concern that he has is with part (a) and the distance of vessels not operating within 50 ft of another vessel or person. He feels this distance is too low, in particular reference to kite boarders that sail in and around people, and that this is a safety issue. There was discussion on what a reasonable distance would be and what other beach communities do. Cliff stated he would look into other ordinances from other cities. Carrie mentioned coordinating with the owner of the kite board shop in downtown Corpus Christi. 2 Old Business a. ISAC Update 2 Jay Gardner reported that ISAC had discussion on the upcoming Bond projects, the presentation on TIRZ projects by Jay Ellington, and the Park Road 22 Bridge. The order was revised to discuss item 2c prior to 2b. c. Update in Access Road and 3A Project. Stacie Talbert-Anaya provided an update that the design package was prepared and the Dune Joint Committee supported the road design with two exceptions. The first that road 3A should be extended further seaward to be even with the seawall. This would increase the road approximately 15 to 18 feet. The second exception was that work on Access Road 2 be performed only between October and December. As a result the projects are being split into two separate projects and the City is trying to complete Access Road 3A work prior to Spring Break. The increase in the road length will require additional engineering and may be handled through a change order so that bidding and award can continue on schedule to meet the Spring Break deadline. Greg Smith with the Dune Committee is coordinating the changes in road length with the GLO. Jay Gardner mentioned having the contractor place a PVC pipe and stub out under the road to accommodate a future water pipeline under the road. b. Update: Packery Channel "Six Pack" Cameron provided a draft copy of the sub-committee's report and recommendations that included 1) revising the initial restroom proposal to be changed to a series of ADA type portable toilets with wood or similar enclosures as well as shower facilities similar to those in Port Aransas; 2) revising the ADA ramp proposal to one that utilizes Mobi-Mat or similar material to create drivable and park able areas immediately adjacent to and at grade with the sidewalk along the north and south jetties at Packery Channel; and 3) revising the proposed pavilion from one located half way between the beach and boat ramp with an additional access road to a smaller pavilion located near the boat ramps. Discussion was opened up and Russ mentioned the aluminum trailers that had been presented previously would be much more resistant to corrosion than typical metal trailers. He had spoken with the supplier and there are units that have been used in Hawaii and other areas. Cameron mentioned that the concern that the sub-committee had was corrosion as well as maintenance and upkeep without knowing if the TIRZ would be renewed and units could be replaced in the future if needed. It was agreed to move forward with a combination of the sub-committees recommendation along with one or two trailer units that would serve as a pilot project. Russ also provided a copy of a different shower/changing area design as compared to what is used in Port Aransas. The group agreed the design looked good and that it should be further developed. The sub-committee agreed to update the recommendations report with the items discussed. Cameron made a motion that the sub-committee revise the recommendations report based on the items discussed at the meeting and provide it to staff on behalf of the entire WBAC once complete. Carrie seconded the motion. A vote was called it the motion was unanimously approved. Motion passed. VI. STAFF LIASON REPORT • Josh reported that the herbicide spraying is scheduled to continue until October 2017 when it will then be reassessed. Cliff asked about the effectiveness of the spraying and whether other options were available such as using a trimmer and crews along the roadways. He is concerned with carcinogens getting into our bays. Josh stated that the Streets Department handles this contract and they would be the ones to make the assessment. • Josh discussed HOT Funds spending on North Beach. They have just recently gotten staff and are still adding staff. They spent approximately$3,100 on signage and other fixes. Rule signs have been ordered and should be in soon. • Russ discussed that the signage that was presented by Paulette a few months ago has been priced and ordered. The City should have it by the end of November and in place by the end of the year. . VII. IDENTIFY ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA 1. ISAC Update 2. Review of Current City Ordinance No 21, 5-15-2003 Sec. 10-66. Vessel Operating from Gulf Beaches 3. Update in Access Road and 3A Project 4. Update: Packery Channel "Six Pack" C:\Users\Tam era rWppdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ZQFLP32G\111016 Minutes Corrected.Doc 3 5. Terms Expiring at the end of the year VIII. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Martha Lawhon, Management Assistant C:\Users\Tam era rWppdata\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\ZQFLP32G\111016 Minutes Corrected.Doc