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Regular Meeting ,2 CITY SECRETARY'S
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Members Present: Alan Dinn, Grant Fergeson (1), Dr. Oscar Garcia, Dan Leyendecker (2), Dr.
JoAnna Mott (1), Terri Nicolau (1) and Roy Pell (Chairman) (1)
Members Absent: Tom Anderson (Vice Chairman) (1) and Steve Moody (2)
Staff Present: Margie C. Rose, Assistant City Manager, David Ondrias, Assistant Director of
Park & Recreation, Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Field
Supervisor, Todd Jensen, Beach Maintenance Supervisor, Danny O'Dowdy, Management
Assistant and Benita Brunner, Management Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Pell called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory
Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. in the Sixth Floor Conference Room, City Hall and Mr. Dinn
lead recital of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Mr. Fergeson to approve
the November 7, 2002 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
Presentations and/or Public Comment:
Gulf Beach Cleaning Operations - Mr. Ondrias and Mr. Jensen gave an overview of the City's
area of responsibility for maintaining the Gulf Beaches having increased from one to
approximately seven miles of shoreline; given the natural conditions and naturally occurring
problems (i.e. erosion and seaweed), the area is well-maintained by a staff of seven; focusing
daily operations on high use areas; daily removal of man-made trash; equipment; office facilities;
funding for beach operations being derived from hotel/motel and parking sticker revenues;
vending; free parking areas; pedestrian safe areas; agency responsibility (Police Department for
enforcement; Fire Department as appropriate; EMS as appropriate and to provide lifeguards;
GLO owns the property). Ms. Nicolau stressed the importance of leaving some areas in their
natural state. Discussion continued. Ms. Rose stated the Committee would be kept informed.
Mr. Fergeson suggested that updates (i.e. beach operations, etc.) become a regular part of the
agenda so that the Committee would have an opportunity for input on broad areas (i.e. Laguna
Shores, Packery Channel, etc.).
Seawall Renovation Artwork Update- Mr. O'Dowdy gave an.overview of the process through
which Artscapes of Colorado was selected to provide artwork enhancement of the seawall during
the renovation process. Artscapes determined the need for shaded gathering places with seating
and designed those to be 30 feet long and constructed with stainless steel and mosaic tiles.
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Discussion Items and Possible Action Thereto:
Director's Report - Mr. Davidson reported or responded to: (1) waiting for final signed
documents regarding the BIG Grant; (2) Staff getting additional bids for a floating restroom
facility; (3) Staff meeting regarding dredging parameters of the designed Sunfish Island Project
and (4) draft CAFR.
Committee Reports: None offered.
Current Concerns: Responding to Mr. Pell's concern regarding release of Landry's draft MOU,
Ms. Rose indicated that she didn't think anything had actually been discussed but she believed
that when the document is available, the City Council will publicly indicate that fact.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: Update presentation on the Packery Channel.
Confirmation of Next Meeting Date: The January 2, 2003 meeting was cancelled. The next
regularly scheduled meeting will be February 6, 2003. A special meeting will be called if there
is need to do so.
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.
Peter M.-r•avidson
Marina Superintendent
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