HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 06/01/2000 WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Regular Meeting
Thursday,June 1, 2000, 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Basement Training Room
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX
Members Present Members Absent Staff Present
Frank Beck Steven Moody(3) Alan Dinn(2) Marco A.Cisneros Jay Rhining
Dr.Oscar Garcia Dr.JoAnna Mott Peter M.Davidson Jim Boggs
Dr.Joseph Horvat(1) Roy Pell Anne Seddelmeyer
Richard Poremba(1) Bryn Meredith
I. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee was
called to order by Vice-Chair Moody at 5:32 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL: The recording secretary called roll and announced a quorum was present.
III. ACTION ON MINUTES OF THE MAY 4 AND MAY 11, 2000 MEETINGS:
Mr. Beck made the following changes to the minutes of May 4, 2000:
1. Addition of number of member's absences after member's name.
2. Page 3, top, add#7, "Language for ejecting tenants."
3. Page 3,paragraph 3, Mr. Beck answered that the language for ejecting tenants was
located in the Least Agreement, not Mr. Davidson.
4. Page 4, paragraph 9, 16 units, not 16 trailers.
Mr. Beck moved to approve the minutes of May 4, 2000 as amended. Dr. Garcia
seconded. The motion carried.
Mr. Beck moved to approve the minutes of May 11, 2000 as amended. Mr. Pell
seconded. The motion carried.
Dr. Mott asked for clarification on the matter of absences from special-called meetings.
The staff will investigate and bring it to the July meeting.
Mr. Poremba arrived 5:46 p.m.
IV. PRESENTATION AND/OR PUBLIC COMMENT: Vice-Chair Moody called for
Public Comment. There was none.
A. TAMU Lease, Corpus Christi Beach and Cole Park—Bryn Meredith
TAMU wants to install CODAR radio systems at two locations (Corpus Christi
Beach and Cole Park), with the City having the sole discretion of location of
placement.
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B. Corpus Christi Beach Erosion project Grant— Marco A. Cisneros
The Texas Legislature, through the Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act,
earmarked $15 million for coastal erosion control along the entire Texas coast.
Staff stated that the grant was for$4 or $5 million, but will bring the exact
amount to the July meeting.
C. Bait Stand Update—Jim Boggs
Mr. Boggs stated that the Bait Stand is 85% complete and hopes to turn over the
keys to the City in 30 days. At that point the tenant will move in equipment and
prepare for opening.
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D. Future Marina Development— Marco A. Cisneros
Due to technical difficulties, this presentation will be rescheduled for the July
meeting.
E. Seafood Sales Booths —Marco A. Cisneros
Due to technical difficulties, this presentation will be rescheduled for the July
meeting.
F. Proposed Modification to Selena Memorial Mirador—Marco A. Cisneros
Staff and Committee discussed ownership, source of funding and possible
materials to be used for the Memorial improvements. The Committee agreed that
the Quintanilla and the Durill Foundation needed to be involved in the process.
Public Comment: Diana Bowman(319 San Saba, Portland, TX 78374)
Ms. Bowman suggested two alternatives:
1. Do not repair the statue and let people continue to put their
graffiti on it, making the statue an expression of loss.
2. Approach the original artist to construct a matching "cage" so
that it becomes an integral part of the memorial.
Dr. Horvat moved to contact the Quintanilla family and the Durill Foundation to
obtain their input on the alternatives for the Selena Memorial improvements. Dr.
Garcia seconded. The motion carried after Committee discussion.
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V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. SEAFOOD SALES ORDINANCE — Peter Davidson
Dr. Horvat moved to sell only fresh seafood from the boats, construct no kiosks
and develop a concept of a structure on the landmass to sell both fresh and frozen
seafood. Mr. Cisneros asked Dr. Horvat if he would consider amending his
motion to include the phrase "once funding becomes available." He did. The
motion failed for lack of a second.
Dr. Mott asked for clarification of what violations were being committed. Mr.
Davidson answered that frozen shrimp was being sold from the boats. Mr. Beck
stated that bait was being sold as food from the boats.
Dr. Horvat stated that the Committee needed to do something because City
Council requested it.
A"straw vote" was held on preference of Drafts 9 and 10 of the Seafood Sales
Ordinance.
Mr. Poremba moved to recommend a two-year pilot program on Draft 9. Dr.
Horvat seconded. The motion carried, with Mr. Beck and Mr. Moody opposing.
Mr. Beck called for a point of order, moving to suspend the vote for public
comment. The Committee agreed.
Jane Stubbs (538 Indiana, Corpus Christi, TX 78505) asked the Committee not to
vote if they didn't know about what they were voting.
Mrs. Bocanegra(Robstown, TX) asked the Committee to consider the shrimpers
and their situation.
Paul Lara (1305 Brentwood, Corpus Christi, TX) stated that he was in favor of
Draft 9.
Terry Bernal (818 Cenizo, Corpus Christi, TX) stated that she was in favor of
Draft 9.
Phillip Lara(538 Indiana, Corpus Christi, TX) stated that he was in favor of Draft
9 and suggested that the Committee make the pilot program for five years.
Jane Stubbs (address above) stated that 18 of 21 shrimpers were against changing
anything.
David Bernal (818 Cenizo, Corpus Christi, TX) that he was the only shrimper out
there all day.
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At the end of public comment, Vice-Chair Moody called for a vote on Mr.
Poremba's motion The motion carried with Mr. Beck and Vice-Chair Moody
opposing.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
VII. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Davidson reported on finger-pier construction.
Dr. Mott left at 7:35 pan.
Mr. Davidson requested Committee input on the Marina website. He also reported on
staff hospitality training, a hurricane seminar, election of Water/Shore officers,
Councilman Longoria's Kayak-fest, and high-speed water taxis.
Mr. Poremba left at 7:38 p.m.
Dr. Horvat requested that the RTA come address the Committee with their high-speed
water taxi proposal.
Mr. Davidson also discussed fuel shortages at the Marina and illegal fills at Rincon
Harbor.
Mr. Poremba returned at 7:49 a.m.
VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS, EVENTS AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
The Committee discussed what would be happening with the Bait Stand in 30 days.
Vice-Chair Moody asked for clarification concerning Ms. Stubbs' exclusive contract to
sell bait.
V. ADJOURNMENT—As there was no further business, Mr. Poremba moved to adjourn
the June 1, 2000 Regular Meeting of the Water/Shore Advisory Committee. Dr. Garcia
seconded. The motion carried. Vice-Chair Moody adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Marco A. Cisneros, Director
Park and Recreation Department
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