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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 09/07/2000 31x123v. CO Minutes Ef j Water/Shore Advisory Committee ca Thursday. September 7, 2000 Members Present: Frank Beck, Alan Dinn(Chairman) (2) , Dr. Oscar Garcia, Dr. Joseph Horvat (1), Steven Moody (Vice Chairman) (3), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Tern Nicolau, Roy Pell and Richard Poremba(1) Staff Present: Dan Whitworth, Assistant. Director of Programs, Peter M. Davidson, Marina Superintendent, Rene Garza, Marina Maintenance Technician and Benita Brunner, Marina Management Aide Call to Order:.Chairman Dinn called the regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. in the Basement Training Room, City Hall. Chairman Dinn welcomed Ms. Nicolau as the newest Committee member. Election of Officers: Dr. Garcia nominated Mr. Dinn as the Committee Chairman; Mr. Beck seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Dr. Horvat nominated Mr. Moody as the Vice Chairman; Dr. Garcia seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. Action on Minutes: The motion was made by Dr. Horvat, seconded by Dr. Garcia, to approve the 7/6/00 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentation: Robert Knowles of the Central Power&Light Company distributed printed information and gave a brief overview regarding electrical rates applied and the resulting bills for Manna facilities as well as (Wastewater) lift.stations located within the Marina Complex. Mr.Davidson stated Staff would seek an explanation regarding the Marina paying forthe operation of the lift stations that service Landry's and the Lighthouse. Mr. Knowles provided clarification that an average charge for"rate 21" customers,which includes the Marina, is between $0.10 and$0.12 per kilowatt-hour. Mr.Davidson stated the$0.12 is what is charged for surplus use in metered slips (approximately 15%). Mr. Whitworth stated Staff would work with Mr. Knowles to review electrical charges. Discussion continued regarding metering slips, fluctuating electrical rates,lift stations,maintaining electrical meters/service, etc. Mr. Knowles indicated he would look into whether lights could be installed on signal standards at Shoreline bayfront intersections. Mr. Davidson reported Traffic Engineering is looking into lighting improvements at the intersections. Mr. Beck suggested that lighting could be improved along the Bayfront as the Seawall renovations occur. Chairman Dinn appointed Mr. Beck, Mr. Poremba and Ms. Nicolau to an electrical subcommittee. Mr. Davidson, assisted by Mr. Garza, performed the pictorial and verbal presentation regarding Marina waterfront improvements and seafood sales that he was scheduled to present before the City Council. Mr.Moody suggested the Mr.Davidson have photos depicting what is available in Corpus Christi and how that compares to what is available in other locations. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Minutes -1- SCI4J\L1 9NE D /7/00 There was no.response to Chairman Dinn's opening public comment. Discussion Items: Shoreline/Lawrence Intersection and Shoreline Flag Lighting Improvements-Mr.Davidson reported Staff is working on this project and that no action was required at this time. Traffic Improvements - Speed Bumps, Directional Arrows on Pavement, L-Head Striping and Changing Yield to Stop Signs at Landmass Intersections -Mr.Davidson related concerns regarding speed bumps and the need for directional signage,on the landmasses and reported Staff will be working with Traffic Engineering regarding the traffic flow and parking on all landmasses.Mr. Beck suggested that the parking angles should be changed(45 to 30 degrees). The motion was made by. Dr.Horvat, seconded by Dr. Mott,to change signs at landmass intersections from"yield"to "stop". The motion'passed unanimously. Establishing Fee for Labor Required During/Following Fireworks Events -Mr. Davidson supported the action to offset costs resulting from Staff having to remove trash from the Marina Complex following community events. Discussion followed. Mr. Whitworth reported that existing contracts allow for the recovery of direct City costs. Ms. Nicolau suggested that a contractor could be hired do the cleaning and that the resulting charges be assessed to the event as a direct cost. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded.by Dr. Horvat, to charge as per the contract so those events are required to pay direct City cost. The motion passed unanimously. - Requirement for Marking Equipment Used by/for Commercial Operations-Mr.Davidson suggested therequirement could address items that go missing or contaminated items left in the recycling area. Discussion followed. Mr. Whitworth stated Staff would further research costs associated with the. recycling area. Mr. Poremba suggested Staff visit the San Patricio County and Rockport recycling operations, as they were very good examples. . Committee Reports: None offered. . Director's Report:Mr.Davidson,Mr. Whitworth and/or Mr. Garza commented/reported on the: (1) projects list(approximately$30,000); (2)marketing; (3)new Marina Office fund accumulation; (4) Stormwater; (5)TPW presentation; (6) solicitingbusiness via boat list from TPW; (7)weed control; (8) C. C. Beach Erosion Project; (9) Selena Memorial; (10) Occupancy; (11) slip waiting list; (12) new boater's facility; (13) Packery Channel No-Wake-Zone; (14) Bait Stand; (15) PST Shade Structures; (16) Seawall renovation project; (17)landmass watering via fire hydrants; (18)using old fire hoses for fending; (19) using coarse sand to sandblast public ramp; and (20) Marina beautification project. Mr.Beck made the motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of having the Director's Report added as a discussion item at the next meeting. The motion failed for lack of a second. Water/Shore Advisory Committee Minutes -2- 9/7/00 • Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Dr. Horvat requested that Gene Knight of the Padre Island Homeowners Association be invited to speak before the Committee regarding problems associated with their canal system and consideration for a waterexchange system. Mr. Beck requested that the director's report be made a discussion item at future meetings. Dr. Mott commented regarding water/shore issues that fail to come before the Committee. She requested that monthly updates be provided regarding items such as Packery Channel,Parks and Stormwater. Mr. Whitworth and Mr.Davidson reported they were unaware of the University Beach issue or why it had not come before the Committee. Mr.Whitworth suggested the Chairman write the City Manager regarding the Committee's concern that water/shore related issues are not coming before the Committee for consideration. Mr. Beck requested that the Budget be a discussion item at future meetings. Mr.Pell requested a detailed report regarding the bait stand status be presented at the next meeting. • Request for Information Agenda items: Mr. Whitworth commented that unless the Committee requests a specific,the income and expenditures reports generated by the computer system,will be provided each month. Mr.Davidson reported that Staff is considering reducing fees associated with renting R-Pier slips; adding board boat slips to that pier and offering a percentage discount for rent paid in advance. Mr. Beck suggested aluminum transmission cable should be used on project in place of galvanized cable.. Mr.Moody commented about the importance of preventative rather than reactive methods of maintenance. Discussion followed regarding the concern about what appears to be discrepancies between the income and expense reports. Mr.Whitworth suggested the Committee could approach the City Manager regarding their concerns or that the Budget Director could be invited to speak to the Committee. Discussion followed regarding reducing the slip rate for R-Pier tenants. Mr. Poremba requested that the Staff consider a new rate schedule in order to achieve more use of Marina slips. Adjournment: As there was nofurther business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Peter M. Davidson Marina Superintendent /bkb Water/Shore Advisory Committee Minutes -3- 9/7/00