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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 09/06/2001 % 1234:-L6,,, ,,, Regular Meeting %' Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting OCT • Thursday, September 6, 2001 -''.:ti„ s a 0a Members Present: Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (Chairman) (1), Dr. Oscar Garcia, (1`i r. ):" Joseph Horvat, Dan Leyendecker, Steven Moody (Vice Chairman) (2), Dr. JoAnna�i�].`��> -,,,-- (1), Terri Nicolau(2) and Roy Pell. ,,, Members Absent: Dr. Joseph Horvat(1) 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; 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. Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Pell, seconded by Mr. Moody, to approve the July 12, 2001 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Presentations and/or Public Comment: Aurora Parlamas, Superintendent of Support Services and Education Outreach for the Storm Water Department, distributed materials and commented about the establishment/function of and services (i.e. public education, advertisement, stenciling/cleaning 1,700 outlets, etc.) provided by the City's Storm Water Department. Storm Water deals with untreated run-off water and what it carries into United States waters. There are 386 inlets along the local shoreline and 22 major outfalls in the bayfront area. Storm Water removed 209 tons of debris from 12-1/2 miles of ditches and 213 tons of debris from 4,485 inlets. Ms. Parlamas responded to questioning that: she would get an answer regarding whether or not a project was planned to address two drains at the Holiday Inn Emerald Beach; Storm Water monitors for compliance and proper disposal at low risk (industrial) and high risk (construction) companies before/after rain events and makes graphs of results at six marker stations (Staples, Lawrence, Belmeade, McBride, Ambassador and the Landfill) but did not monitor what is going into the local bay; when TNRCC finalizes the last phase, the City will send memos to low/high risk entities that they must apply for their own permit; analysis results of what is monitored is reported to the EPA (she will provide annual report to Mott/Nicolau); although other entity's reports (TXDOT, A&M, DMC and the Port) are included with the City's permit, the City assumes no responsibility for those entities and they monitor their own management plans and report directly to the EPA; refineries do their own reporting and are not monitored by the City; refinery storm water does not go into the City system; other cities seek input from Corpus Christi regarding storm water issues because the City was the first to receive a permit and has taken a very proactive approach to the issues; and, the City Council has Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting -1- September 6,2001 SCANNED directed Storm Water to determine a timeline regarding the consideration and basis for establishing a storm water fee. Peggy Sumner reported on regulatory issues and how the Marina is affected by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination requirements governing all storm water systems including the EPA's storm water program that was recently delegated to Texas establishing a general permit for industrial activity. The permit has to meet or exceed EPA requirements that are stricter. The Marina is covered under the MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System) for the City; therefore, it is the Marina's responsibility to ensure that their tenants and/or service providers follow the property rules and regulations regarding pollution prevention. Although the Marina does not have a formalized plan, many procedures are in compliance yet the Marina may be required to develop and submit it's own plan in application for it's own Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit. The plan is required to be reviewed and updated annually and the Marina would be required to monitor it's own plan with some oversight/ assistance from the Environmental Department. Regulations allow runoff of rain water, from emergency response or what can not be controlled (fire fighting, air conditioning condensate, etc.) but do not allow deliberate discharges i.e. run off resulting from power washing (detergent, paint chips, etc.) unless there are procedures which stop/collection in order to prevent pollution. The City is discussing issues with tenants and providing some education regarding the regulations and the City is practicing best management until a new catchment facility can be constructed. What occurs at the Haulout Facility is the main regulatory concern in the Marina. Mr. Davidson responded that the City is working with GLO for a grant to locate a permanent bilge water pump out facility in the Marina. He added that boats are pumped out free of charge every month or so and that the current sanitary pump out facility is available. Mr. Beck suggested the concrete trash containers need to have covers and that the sanitary force mains need to be checked for seepage. Jane Stubbs commented about what occurred when CCPD responded to Marina Staff s request for assistance with regard to a welder working on one of her boats and that she always pays her rent. Discussion Items: Boater's Facility Grant-- Lawrence Street T-Head Update: Mr. Davidson reported that he met with Angel Escobar of Engineering and he advised the funding available for rebuilding the Lawrence Steet lift station could be coupled with a match ($66,667) in order to build one complex that would include a new boater facility. Discussion followed regarding funding amounts, required match, including the Marina Office in the complex, architect ideas, etc. Mr. Davidson will report to the Committee as the plans progress. The issue will return to the Committee for further discussion and action. Marina RFP Update: Mr. Davidson reported that: 66 requests for bid packages had been received in response to the 1,291 invitations to bid mailed; the RFP was published in the International Marina Association publication; groups interested in the RFP have visited the Marina; the bid closes at 2:00 p.m. on October 24, 2001. Mr. Davidson stated the City left the RFP open-ended to hear the private sector's ideas for developing the waterfront. Mr. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting -2- September 6,2001 Cisneros reported that: the City is not interested in funding a capitol improvements program for someone; the purpose of the RFP is to seek what a team might show as a part of their plan; the bid will not be re-programmed or bid out again, there is no bidding involved; the City will consider selling/positive points of each proposal and working with the interested parties; a selection would ultimately occur and negotiations will be with the final team relative to their proposal. The City Council will make the ultimate decision and the City has the right to refuse all proposals. Discussion followed regarding debt service; City Council decision whether to continue Marina as Enterprise or General Fund operation; and City Ordinance governing Marina under private operation. Marina Maintenance Update: Mr. Garza commented regarding the updated maintenance list as distributed to the Committee. He asked that the Committee advise him of any items that need to be addressed. Mr. Cisneros reported that Marina Staff has been very cognizant of TNRCC rules for various projects i.e. mobile set-up to apply preservative to pier planks. He added that changes would be brought back as to what maintenance activities will be allowed in conjunction with TNRCC regulations. Mr. Davidson commented that Marina Staff put together the Clean Texas Marina Guidebook with which all marinas will eventually be required to comply. Of 300+ Marinas in Texas, seven applied for the program and the Corpus Christi Marina was the only marina that had all the categories covered. He congratulated the Marina Staff, Environmental and Storm Water Departments with regard to their hard work that resulted in the Marina passing the inspection 100%. The Marina will receive an award,have the right to fly the Clean Texas Marina burgee and to use the logo on Marina letterhead. There is a requirement for inspection every two years in order to maintain the 100% status. He stated that the guidebook was available for review or that he would provide copies upon request and that there was still a lot of work to do with regard to public education. Mr. Garza reported that the orange barricade will be dealt with and that David Seiler, Traffic Engineering is developing a plan for striping around the bait stand. Director's Report: Mr. Davidson, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Ondrias and Mr. Noe reported or responded to: (1) slip rentals are reported 30 days in arrears; (2) reported fuel and lubricants expenditures result from posting problem or resulting from multi-month billing; (3) time factor due to labor shortage with regard to fueling at service center-vs- Circle K; possibility for fueling facility in Marina; (4) investments interest is part of a pool; is distributed not monthly but at end of fiscal year; (5) reduction of fleet allocation; (6) reducing MIS allocation; and(7) Legal dealing with approximately$14,000 in dispute regarding bait stand rent, and due dates (when occupied building), and electrical availability; that the "old" lease (1997) is still in effect, however, for approximately one year, Ms. Stubbs has been paying monthly on an amended lease which has never been executed by the City Council so it is not truly in effect; Ms. Stubbs did not return the amended lease as required for City Council action; there being no relationship between bait stand rent and the slip rate increase; City Council having final decision regarding the issue; occurring for approximately one year; part of the concession to Ms. Stubbs was that the temporary facility was provided at no charge during the construction of the new facility; audits usually performed after 12 months in operation; terms of current lease regarding options for termination; the Committee, being advisory in nature,has no legislative or direct role so discussions must be in open forum. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting -3- September 6,2001 Committee Reports: None offered. Current Concerns: The Committee thanked Mr. Noe for the information he provided. Mr. Davidson thanked Chairman Dinn for participating in the storm water outlet-stenciling project performed by local children along shoreline and in the Marina. Mr. Pell commented that the general public has not been advised when meetings are rescheduled and that meetings should not be rescheduled to accommodate member's vacations. Discussion followed regarding posting meeting notices on Marina facilities in addition to the required City Hall posting. Mr. Davidson responded to Mr. Beck that the space for dock boxes, hoses, electrical connection is part of the leased area that is utilized by a slip tenant. Request for Information/Agenda Items: Mr. Beck requested information regarding the four feet of dock being charged to slip tenants. Confirmation: Next Meeting Date—October 4, 2001 Adjournment: As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. 10,/ i Peter M. Davidson Marina Superintendent Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting -4- September 6,2001