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WATERSHORE AND BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING fV 1)
Regular Called Meeting,Thursday, November 5, 5:30 p.m.
Staff Conference Room, City Hall 42C0
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi,TX F:10 2010
Members Present Member Absent Staff Present CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Jake Herring Kyle Garrison, Chair Michele Thomas
Neil McQueen Guy Davis Tara Mireles
Kimberly Lemley
Robert Thomas Derek Herzog,
Jim Needham Gulf Beach Lifeguard
JoAnn Gilbertson Supervisor
Joanna Mott
I. CALL TO ORDER
In absence of the Chair,Vice Chair, Mr. Jake Herring called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
The recording secretary called roll and announced that a quorum was present.
III.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Regular called meeting September 3, 2009
Mrs. Gilbertson asked that a change be made to the minutes. She asked that the line stating"The Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee will be voting on this at their next meeting," be changed, as they
were not informed that the committee would be voting on it.A motion was made by Mr. Jim Needham to
adopt the minutes with the change made, and was seconded by Mr. Rob Thomas. The minutes were
adopted unanimously.
IV. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC—None.
V. BUSINESS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION
New Business for Discussion/Action
Packery TIF and Projects
Mr.Jay Reining,Assistant City Attorney, presented the committee with the remaining phases and funds
of the Packery Channel TIF and Project. He distributed several handouts summarizing the projects that
are scheduled in the near future.The City is working with GLO to try and place temporary parking pads
near the jetties,to allow for ADA access.
Update on Zahn Road
The representative scheduled to give the update on Zahn Road could not attend the meeting. Mrs.
Thomas will try to place the topic on the next agenda.
Trash on CC Beach
Mr. Herring reported on the area of city property off of Rincon Channel on North Beach that has been
collecting large amounts of trash. Representatives of The Texas State Aquarium have expressed
concerns regarding the build-up of garbage and would like to see some clean-up efforts made.A
solution has not been reached. Mrs. Gilbertson suggested a clean up effort similar to"WE Fest" held in
Minnesota. The committee discussed other alternatives including student volunteer clean-up groups. Mr.
Herring stated they would let the City take their suggestions, devise a game plan, and report on it at the
October meeting. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Liaison Ms. Carrie Robertson commented
that the area is scheduled to be cleaned in September through "Adopt-a-spot."
Old Business for Discussion
CC Beachwalk
Mrs.Thomas informed the committee that the Parks and Recreation Department along with other tourist
organizations have decided to leave Corpus Christi Beachwalk on Corpus Christi Beach, instead of
bringing the walk over into the museum area.The issue arose that tourists have no way of getting from
Corpus Christi Beach across the Harbor Bridge to the museum area. The walk will remain on Corpus
SCANNED
Christi Beach,with signage placed throughout. Originally, the Harbor Ferry was intended to transport
visitors from Corpus Christi Beach to the Bayfront; however, the Harbor Ferry is often times out of
service.This would not be a reliable form of transportation for patrons to travel across. To avoid
confusion, the Parks and Recreation Department officials have made the recommendation it would be in
the visitor's best interest to keep the walk on Corpus Christi Beach. The Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee will be voting on this at their next meeting.
Sargassum Maintenance Report
Mr. Derek Herzog included a draft of the proposed Beach Maintenance Plan in the committee's agenda
packets. The Sargassum Maintenance Sub-Committee is still meeting and will deliver a final draft via
email.
Updates on Park Police
Mr. Kyle Garrison was unable to attend; therefore, the Park Police update will be given at the next
scheduled meeting.
Updates on Water Quality
Dr. Mott stated they will be doing some initial work at Ropes and Cole Park looking at placing a marker
for human contamination. She stated they are still in discussions with the CBBEP to determine if there is
funding, but there has not been a directive yet.There will be an EPA meeting in October in Chicago. It
will be a stakeholder meeting on EPA's proposed new criteria for water quality.
Mrs. Joann Gilbertson asked a question regarding the painting of the bathhouse on Corpus Christi
Beach which was discussed during the previous meeting. She would like to see 2 of the walls painted a
color other than white. The topic will be placed on the next agenda for discussion.
Staff Liaison Report
Accident at Packery Channel
Mrs. Thomas had no information to report.
Mr. McQueen stated the Beach Watch sign at Oleander Point needs to be moved closer to where
windsurfers enter the water. Mrs.Thomas will report the issue to the Bayfront Superintendent.
VI. 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: Update on Zahn Road, Update on Park Police,
Status on North Side Amenities at Packery Channel, Status on South Side Amenities, Bathhouse at
Corpus Christi Beach, and Updates on Water Quality(Recurring).
VII. ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Mr. Rob Thomas made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr.Jim
Needham seconded. Mr. Herring adjourned the meeting at 6:13 pm.
Michele Thomas, Superintendent
Parks and Recreation Department