HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 06/03/2010 WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING RECEIVE®
Regular Called Meeting, Thursday, June 3,2010,5:30 p.m. r
Staff Conference Room, City Hall
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX SEP 2 0 2010
Members Present Member Absent Staff Present CjnrCRETARY'S OFFICE
Jake Herring Joanna Mott Michele Thomas
Charles Marschall John Powell Derek Herzog
Willie Riviera, Jr. Kimberly Lemley Tara Mireles
Neil McQueen
Robert Thomas
JoAnn Gilbertson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair, Jake Herring called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular called meeting- May 6, 2010. JoAnn requested grants be placed on the agenda, and it was left
out.The item will be placed on the next agenda to discuss. Charles Marschall was listed as absent on
the minutes, but was not sworn in.Tara will correct the minutes. JoAnn made a motion to approve the
minutes. Neil seconded. Minutes were approved.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—Jake informed the committee that the City is looking into the Grants and
looking at the area to determine what can be done with the properties.
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
New Business
Memorial Day Weekend Report
Lifeguards had 84 calls; 8 were major, 76 were minor.A Catamaran flipped over.All 4 passengers were
rescued along with a dog. A little over 1300 permits were sold over the 3 days. 7 citations were given
out and several warnings. On the beach maintenance side, the beach was cleaned up Wednesday
through Friday in order to have the beach drivable for the weekend.
Hurricane Preparedness Reports
The emergency operations report was included in the committee's packets. Derek recapped the phases
of emergency procedures for the upcoming Hurricane Season.
American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) award
The ASBPA was recently awarded to Corpus Christi Beach and McGee Beach. HDR found the award
and presented it to the City.The award is for the best restored beaches in the country.
Beach Parking Permit Revenue
The revenue for Beach Parking Permits this year was over$650,000. The money goes into the pool for
beach funding which is a combination of HOT fund monies, GLO reimbursements, and Beach Parking
Permit revenue. The money goes towards Beach Maintenance, Beach Parking, and Beach Safety. Total
expense is 1.3 million dollars annually.The$650,000 goes towards that expense. Neil requested written
documentation with the details.
Safety at Packery Channel
Neil spoke regarding issues with beach user groups. One specific kiteboarder has been causing
problems at the beach and violating the watercraft ordinance. Recently, he assaulted a patron on the
beach. Neil has drafted a letter to the D.A. and plans to have it signed by those who are part of the
Kiteboarder community.
JoAnn asked why the grants information was not put on the agenda.The item was not intentionally left
off; however, the agenda was posted without it listed. It will be placed on the next agenda for
discussion/action.
SCANNED
The committee would like to get an update from Paul Bass on the Up2U bags.
Old Business
Update on Water Quality(Peggy Sumner)
Peggy Sumner was not available for the update.
Update on the Oil Spill
Right now the City is prepared for any signs of oil. They have not seen any effects from the oil spill as of
yet. They are in communication with GLO, and will give updates as the come in.
The committee would like to hear from Nueces River Authority.
VI. Staff Liaison Report
Tornadoes struck 3 stands on the beach during the recent storm. The damage will be repaired, and the
stands will be put back on the beach.
VII. Committee Concerns, Request for Information,Agenda Items
Identify Items to be placed on next agenda
The following items will be placed on the next agenda: Rincon Channel and North Beach wetlands
grants and history, Update on Up2U bags, Update on Nueces River, Update on Oil Spill, and Update on
Water Quality (Peggy Sumner).
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, JoAnn made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Rob seconded. Jake
adjourned the meeting at 6:15 pm.
Michele Thomas, Superintendent
Parks and Recreation Department