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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 06/07/2001 j - 14, Minutes Regular Meeting Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, June 7, 2001 Members Present: Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (Chairman) (1), Dr. Joseph Horvat, Dr. JoAnna Mott (1) and Roy Pell Members Absent: Dr. Oscar Garcia (1), Steven Moody (Vice Chairman) (2), Terri Nicolau(2) and Richard Poremba(2) Staff Present: George Noe, Deputy City Manager, Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park & Recreation, David Ondrias, Assistant Director for Operations; Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Maintenance Technician and Benita Brunner, Management Aide Call to Order: Chairman Dinn called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee to order at 5:37 p.m. in the Basement Training Room, City Hall and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentations and/or Public Comment: None were scheduled or offered. Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to approve the May 10, 2001 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Chairman Dinn turned the gavel and meeting over to Mr. Pell in order to introduce and discuss items for discussion. Discussion Items: Summer Slip Sale — New Marina Tenants: Chairman Dinn suggested offering a summer slip sale reducing the slip rate in an effort to fill vacant Marina slips. The motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to authorize the Marina to offer a summer sale and discount, up to 50%, the slip rate for the first six months of each new lease. Discussion followed regarding decreasing the rate of discount, how the offer might be negatively received by current tenants, reasons for residents leaving Island Moorings, the fact that Bahia Marina is full, Port Aransas recently increasing rates 10% and having plans to increase an additional 15%, how increases in other marina's might impact the local Marina, whether a reduction could be considered discrimination, what percentage increases/reductions would required City Council action, the slip rate increase planned for FY2001-02, current lease policy/ requirements, plans for marketing the Marina at Houston, San Antonio, Austin and/or Dallas boat shows, offering a percentage reduction to those who would pay rent six months in advance, any reduction being applied to the new rate and how quickly the reduction could go into affect. Mr. Cisneros commented that fee structure changes are no more than 25%; that a 25% percentage reduction would have to go to City Council. Discussion followed regarding keeping the reduction at 25%, how to initiate the slip reduction, when the reduction credit would be applied and when the offer would end. Mr. Davidson stated the implementation, as a SCANNED Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -1- June 7,2001 matter of policy could become effective immediately. The motion amending the original motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to authorize the Marina to immediately implement a summer slip sale reducing by 24% the slip rate for new Marina accounts for the first six months of a 12-month commitment and to end the sale as of September 1, 2001. Discussion followed regarding slip availability being primarily on R- Pier and the waiting list for floating piers, whether the slip reduction would apply to pleasure and commercial slips, the reduction not applying to CCYC slips, the "cost" of empty slips and that the reduction would apply only to slip rate (not utility recovery fee or dock box). The motion passed unanimously. New Marina Office — Proposed Location: The motion was made by Mr. Dinn, seconded by Dr. Horvat, to recommend that City Staff explore the option for putting the new Marina Office on Shoreline Drive, north of Memorial Coliseum. Mt. Dinn stated the area offers sufficient room, has sufficient, existing parking, has reasonable access to the entire Marina and would cost considerably less to build (outside velocity zone). Discussion followed regarding public concern about being able to see the water from Shoreline Drive, adjoining the Marina Office with the Art Museum, the Art Museum footprint already being in place, the possibility that relocating will decrease Marina vehicle traffic in the area and what impact that might pose to security concerns, relocation allowing opportunities for other uses of the area, and how relocation might negatively impact Marina customers. Mr. Davidson reported that consideration of a barge office is on hold until the marina privatization issue has been explored. The motion passed with Mr. Beck abstaining. Acting Chairman Pell returned the gavel and meeting to Mr. Dinn. Director's Report: Mr. Davidson reported or responded to: (1) Landry's agreeing to build the temporary, boater/public restroom facility to required restroom, shower and laundry needs; (2) awaiting official paperwork to apply for Grant funding; (3) installation of dock carts on piers; (4) reasons for not renting Island Mooring's dredge; (5) Grant proposal for dredging; (6) ideas for use of spoil/dredge material i.e. to replenish Sunfish Island; (7) $282,000 provided in Grant proposal for bulkheading; (8) establishing a working subcommittee to discuss discounts for those paying six or more months in advance; (9) special event fees being deposited into Miscellaneous Revenues; and (10) GLO's North Beach replenishment project. Chairman Dinn congratulated the Marina Staff for their work regarding applying for Grants and for designating Sunfish Island as a viewing destination for tourists. Mr. Garza responded to questioning that Marina Staff has been successful in accommodating while limiting the number of boats using the tenant work area. Mr. Davidson reported special efforts would have to be taken to isolate fees collected for special events and that the preparations to do so could not be made until FY2002-03; that approximately$3,000 will be billed to the race organizer. Mr. Cisneros reported Staff would be providing additional information on the draft RFP Executive Summary that was included in the agenda packet at the next meeting. Committee Reports: None offered. Current Concerns: None offered. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -2- June 7,2001 Request for Information/Agenda Items: None offered. Confirmation: Next Meeting Date—July 5, 2001 Adjournment: As there was no further business, the -- -. was adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Peter M. %avidson Marina Superintendent Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes -3- June 7,2001