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SUN 2001
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Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeti t;lnSEC�'��� cf;
Thursday, May 10, 2001 `-� OFF►�CEARYS �.
Members Present: Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (Chairman) (1), Dr. Osca aajcia�Dry. •h
Horvat and Dr. JoAnna Mott (1)
Members Absent: Steven Moody (Vice Chairman) (2), Terri Nicolau (2), Roy Pell (1)
and Richard Poremba(2)
Staff Present: George Noe, Deputy City Manager, David Ondrias, Assistant Director for
Operations, Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent; Rene Garza, Marina
Maintenance Technician; Laura Canales, Marina Office Aide
Call to Order: Chairman Dinn called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory
Committee to order at 5:45 p.m. in the Basement Training Room, City Hall and the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited. As a Quorum had not been attained, the Minutes were
postponed to follow Presentations and/or Public Comment pending the arrival of
additional Committee members.
Presentations and/or Public Comment: Andy Ficken commented regarding his
opposition to the slip rate increase again being proposed despite the tenant's/Committee's
opposition; he commented that Marina funds should go for Marina-related issues and that
the Marina should be independent of the Park & Recreation Department. Jerry Vaughn
agreed with Mr. Ficken's comments, asked what a rate increase would net and who was
paying for mooring the Nina in the Marina. Mr. Davidson responded the increase would
net approximately $34,500 and that charges for the Nina were billed out on a monthly
basis but the bills were not being paid. [A quorum was attained with Dr. Horvat's 5:45
p.m. arrival.] Ron Chiles commented that: there is an apparent need for a master plan,
Committee actions do not seem to move forward, the City seems to do nothing about a
restaurant removing boater/public facilities, tenants leave after rate increases; regarding
privatization; inquired if slip deposits are maintained in a special account and whether the
Marina is considered to be tourist friendly. Paul Earls commented against the proposed
rate increase, the need to increase occupancy and to allow live aboards. Larry Metcalf
commented against the proposed slip rate increase without improved amenities and in
favor of lives aboards. Marie Wood commented regarding her interest in the Marina area;
that the Marina's future depends on its amenities and services; that the Marina should
stand alone; that Marina funds are too often expended on non-Marina-related issues;
recommended that City Staff re-evaluate how Marina funds are utilized and explore ways
to bring revenue into the Marina; and that live aboards, if allowed, should be restricted to
a specific area.
Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Garcia, to
approve the April 5, 2001 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
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Presentations and/or Public Comment (continued): Leon Loeb gave a pictorial history
on the development of the Corpus Christi Bayfront and made a presentation of a
suggested use of the Marina's South Basin. Project objectives include a waterside
commercial environment to enhance the Bayfront experience and stimulate adjacent
downtown development that would financially beneficial the City/Marina. Mr. Loeb
stated the South Basin is the most underutilized downtown area that has abundant shore-
side public parking and existing activity centers. The project features 3.45 acres of new
area, a perimeter walkway, on-site (delivery, handicapped) parking and parking under
buildings, multiple-story (1-4) structures for shops, restaurants, etc. (first floor), offices
(second floor), and perhaps residences (third and fourth floors), slips to accommodate
transient vessels, a bed and breakfast, etc. Mr. Loeb stated he was seeking the
Committee's consideration and support of the proposed project. Discussion followed
regarding the proposed area being unusable for boating, building height above roadway
(50'), building land outside breakwater with dredge material onto which this type of
project could be placed, building orientation interrupting view and the impact on Marina
revenues.
There was no quorum upon Dr. Horvat's 6:22 p.m. departure.
Discussion Items: Mr. Beck requested that future agendas reflect information regarding
what presentations will address. Mr. Ondrias indicated that it would be inappropriate to
continue the meeting since there was not quorum and that the Director's Report would be
carried forward to the next meeting.
Committee Reports: None offered.
Current Concerns: Mr. Davidson responded to Dr. Mott that since receiving the letter of
intent to sue received from an attorney there had been no further communication
regarding the recent drowning in the Marina.
Request for Information/Agenda Items: Mr. Garza responded to Mr. Beck that the
contractor has not responded to the City's notice regarding bait stand lights. Discussion
followed regarding the issue of a rate increase.
Confirmation: Next Meeting Date June 7, 2001 •
Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.
Peter M. Davidson
Marina Superintendent
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