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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 02/10/2000 - Special 3P-7 • tory 111IR Minutes � r4� 2000 ° Special Called Meeting Ci % "BA�ED Water/Shore Advisory Committee n OFf CRE7�;R!°'_, c;;,4;' February 10, 2000 ti Members Present: Frank Beck;Alan Dinn(Chairman) [1],Dr. Joseph Horvat, Steven-Moody(Vice Chairman) [1],Dr. JoAnna Mott and Roy Pell Members Absent: Dr. William Schmitz [1] (two vacancies) Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros, Director of Park & Recreation, Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent,Alison Gallaway and Bryn Meredith,Assistant City Attorneys, Todd Jensen,Marina Operations Supervisor and Benita Brunner,Marina Management Aide Call to Order: Chairman Dinn called the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room, Second Floor, City Hall: Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Moody, seconded by Mr. Pell,to approve the 1/6/00 Minutes as presented.- The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or.Presentations: Clark Flato, Marilyn Gafford, Richard Claus, Ed Bonner and Dennis Fria expressed support for a seafood sales area on the.Peoples Street T-Head. Olivia Bocanegra expressed support for the concept but was concerned about what additional expenses the shrimpers could expect. Jane Stubbs and Mike Evans expressed support for the concept if shrimpers. were allowed to sell only what they caught and not what they bought elsewhere to be sold in the Marina. Paul Lara,Phillip.Lara, Ruben Lara and Teresa Bernal expressed support for the concept allowing shrimpers to sell what they caught as well as what they purchased elsewhere to be sold in the Marina. D. H. Beck inquired whether the City would hire new staff to enforce the new ordinances, from where the revenue to hire additional staff would come and inquired whether those participating in the seafood sales market would be required to pay the City a percentage as is required by Ms. Stubbs' lease. Discussion Items: Sea Tow—Mr. Jensen reported Sea Tow plans to initiate operations with two boats in the Corpus Christi area beginning March 2000. Marine Sanitation Services is already operating on an on-call basis in the Corpus Christi area and plans to open a local office once they establish a clientele. Mr. Davidson responded to questioning that the insurance requirements and the contractor fees are under consideration and will depend on what is in Sea Tow's written presentation. He commented that decisions regarding who responds will be determined in the future, that the intent is to get.more Marina Staff involved with maintenance while remaining prepared to provide support during on- water emergencies and for special community event i.e. fireworks. Dr. Horvat commented that when Sea Tow moved into the City,the Marina should cease all search and rescue and no charge towing operations. Don Glandt objected stating towing has been a part of what has always been 2/10/00 Special Called Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 • SCANNED 7 ,: available/provided to Marina tenants; that discontinuing the practice would be a reduction in services immediately following a slip rate increase. He suggested that efforts should be made to fill the Marina that would result in funding to support Marina amenities. Discussion followed. Mr. Davidson stated essential services are required to provide a first class operation and that further discussion would be necessary prior to finalizing any agreement with Sea Tow. Mr. Cisneros commented that operational concerns must be satisfied prior to authorizing Sea Tow to operate in the Marina. Chairman Dinn requested that the Committee be provided written information regarding negotiations with Sea Tow. The information will be provided to the Committee as soon as it is available. Peoples Street T-Head Seafood Market—Mr. Davidson reported that the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department has approached the City regardingthe need to bring City ordinances in line with State laws associated with the sale of seafood to the public.. The City's Legal Department is currently reviewing proposed revisions to existing City ordinances. Mr. Cisneros commented the Health Department,Building Inspections and Engineering are also involved with a comprehensive study of the revisions and that the entire process should take approximately six months to complete. Shrimpers will continue to operate under the current requirements during the review process. The proposed revisions will be made available for Committee review as soon as they are available. The motion was made by Mr.Beck, seconded by Mr. moody,to table further discussion of Sea Tow and the Peoples Street T-Head Seafood market. The motion passed unanimously. Proposed Rules and Regulations Regarding Liveaboards -Discussion followed regarding whether the Committee was in favor or not of allowing live aboards. Mr. Cisneros reported the City Council stands in opposition of liveaboards until support infrastructure is in place. Mr. Davidson stated Marina funds need to be accumulated to support infrastructure design and to satisfy Zoning and the City Council. Discussion followed regarding where accumulated funds for infrastructure are reflected on the financial statement,the lack of information generated by the City's computer system and what is the definition of required infrastructure.Mr.Davidson stated infrastructure requirements would be considered after more pressing issues i.e. the seafood sales ordinance revision and new Marina Office are addressed. Dr. Horvat withdrew the subcommittee's recommendations and inquired why the City is not taking action with shrimpers as was done with liveaboards being in violation of existing ordinances. Mr.Davidson responded that the City permits shrimpers to sell and polices their daily operations. Committee Reports: None offered. Director's Report: Mr. Cisneros and/or Mr. Davidson commented/reported on: (1) new Marina Office; (2) Sea Grant Program selecting Corpus Christi for a Pilot Project — Clean Marina Waterways Act; (3) Committee's jurisdiction in newly annexed areas; (4)new water sample maps; (5) no bids received for water toys; (6) recommendations to.City Secretary for two Committee vacancies; (7) budget; (8) Bait Stand completion projected for 3/21/00; (9) occupancy; (10) gate keys; and(11)monthly billing to Columbus Fleet 2/10/00 Special Called Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Dr. Mott commented on the water quality reports, continuing water sampling and funding for the evaluation of the effect of storm water fallout. Mr. Pell requested that the Committee receive information for their consideration in time enough to allow them opportunity to review the materials. Request for Information/Agenda Items: None offered. Adjournment: As there was no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m. Peter Davidson Marina Superintendent /bkb 2/10/00 Special Called Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3