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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 11/04/1999 Minutes Water/Shore Advisory Committee November 4, 1999 Members Present: James Barnett, Frank Beck, Alan Dinn (Chairman), Steven Moody (Vice Chairman), Dr. JoAnna Mott, Roy Pell and Mercedes Salinas Members Absent: Dr. Joseph Horvat Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros,Director of Park&Recreation,Mike Gordon, Assistant Director for Operations, 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 5:38 p.m. in the Basement Training Room at City Hall. Action on the Absences: The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Ms. Salinas, to excuse Dr. Mott's, Ms. Salinas', Mr. Forest's and Mr. Serbu's absences from the 8/5/99 meeting; Mr. Dinn's, Mr. Moody's and Dr. Mott's absences from the 9/2/99 meeting; and Dr. Horvat's absence from the 10/7/99 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. This action was taken after the matter was addressed under"Discussion Items" as indicated below. Action on the Minutes: The motion was made by Mr. Pell, seconded by Mr. Moody,to approve the 10/7/99 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Public Comment and/or Presentations: Phillip Lara commented on problems hewasexperiencing as a result of the prevailing North winds, lack of middle pilings and slip depth on the North side of the Peoples Street T-Head. Discussion followed regarding dredging and a meeting scheduled to address the shrimpers' concerns. Mike Evans commented he has experienced no problems on the North side but was concerned about any consideration being given to allowing anyone to sell frozen shrimp and how that practice would negatively effect his business. Mr. Gordon responded that there has been discussion about a type of seafood market for the boats slipped adjacent to the Peoples Street boardwalk. Chairman Dinn stated there had been no decision on the matter and that it would have to come before the Committee for consideration. Jane Stubbs commented that she would be against the boats located on Peoples Street being able to sell anything other that what they catch. Discussion Items: Absences from Committee Meetings -Discussion followed regarding examples of absence policies presented for the Committee's consideration. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Pell,to adopt the Commission on Children and Youth Absence Policy guidelines amended to change the effective date to 12/1/99; allowing three absences (25%) per term year and requiring monthly- notification of Committee members accrued absences. Mr. Gordon reported the policy becomes part of the Committee's Rules and Regulations. The motion passed with Dr. Mott abstaining. Page 1—11/4/99 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes SCANNED Regular Committee Meeting Schedule- Mr. Gordon reported Dr. Horvat felt the Committee should meet twice per month. He stated the Staff recommendation is to stay with the current schedule as it would be difficult for Staff to facilitate additional meetings. Mr. Pell commented that Dr. Horvat conveyed his concern that not much gets done when meeting one or two hours per month. Mr. Gordon stated Staff would recommend that subcommittees, as a working arm of the Committee,be used to discuss items to be considered by the Committee. The motion was made by Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Pell, to table further discussion pending Dr. Horvat's presentation. The motion passed. Authority to Issue Citations Within the Marina Complex — Mr. Gordon gave a brief history of policing the Marina. Mr. Jensen commented that firearms are not needed by Staff; however, authority to write citations for municipal code violations, including on-water violations, would be beneficial because most police officers are not aware of municipal code specific to the Marina and, in most cases, they must witness violations. Mr. Gordon stated the Ordinance would have to be revised to allow Staff to issue citations. Mr. Beck suggested the change proposed in the pending ordinance revision: "The marina superintendent and assistant shall be sworn as marina specialists with provision of state law of the city for the purpose of carrying more readily into effect the regulations concerning municipal marina and docks under their charge and to preserve the public peace, safety and quiet in and about the marina. For such purposes they shall have the power and authority under the city charter of ordinance and laws of the state": He added that other areas of City enforcement i.e. zoning, code enforcement,parking attendants, etc. are authorized to issue citations without having to be police officers. Discussion followed. Mr. Gordon responded to Mr. Dinn that rewording of the ordinance could be brought back for Committee review. The motion was made by • Mr. Beck, seconded by Mr. Moody, to direct Staff to look into granting enforcement authority to the marina specialists for the purposes of code enforcement within their jurisdiction. Discussion followed regarding the Marina's jurisdiction. The motion passed unanimously. Committee Reports: Mr. Moody spoke to the revised Long Range Planning Subcommittee Report that was distributed to the Committee. He stated Mr. Salinas has replaced Mr. Serbu and that Mr. Pell would be the alternate subcommittee member. Discussion followed regarding the need to revise the current lease; authority for requiring proof of vessel ownership (tenant/transient); problems associated with contacting boat owners; need to expand discussion to area other than the Marina; shoreline development coming before the Committee;making discussed reports available to those attending meetings; and changing sample locations for water quality report. Director's Report: Mr. Gordon commented/reported on: (1)bait stand; (2)new Marina office; (3) Committee vacancy; (4)2007 Pan American Games;(5)WebPage; (6)master plans; (7)City's 2000- 2004 Capital Improvement Planning Guide; and(8) SAR report to be presented at 12/2/99 meeting. Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Mr. Jensen reported the new Guard is scheduled to begin working on 11/8/99 and that paperwork for approval of two reclassified positions in being finalized. Mr. Cisneros supported Mr. Gordon's comment regarding Staff struggling to. obtain revenue/expenditure information like that provided in the past from the new computer system Mr. Gordon commented he will provide a report at the December meeting. Mr. Gordon responded o to Mr. Beck that he had no recollection of the Port having ever been approached by the Marina Page 2—11/4/99 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes • regarding user fees. Mr. Beck reported the lights on Harbor Bridge were not operating. Mr. Jensen responded to Mr. Beck that Risk Management had previously denied placement of residential speed bumps on the main stems. Romeo Garcia expressed concerns about skaters in landmass traffic. Mr. Gordon responded to Mr. Pell that Mr. Davidson's SAR Report would include the status of Captain's licensing; the boater's facility is included in the bait stand construction; Mr. Davidson is reviewing the key and lock issue; removal of Marina vehicles/vessels from the motor pool program being addressed in the FY 00-01; flow meters have been installed and Mr. Davidson is seeking credit for past wastewater charges. Mr. Pell stated the Marina's Waiting List (10/27/99) needs to be scrutinized, updated and made more legitimate. He commented that the list did not indicate a 3 year wait for"new blood"and that 53%of those on the list are already Marina tenants wanting a different slip; some are no longer boat owners and don't need to be on the list. Mr. Gordon assured Mr. Pell that Mr. Davidson was aware that the list included current tenants and that he is interested in attracting new customers. Mr. Beck commented that historically the way to keep occupancy high is to remove and not replace slips. Ms. Brunner explained how the waiting list is used to fill slip vacancies. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Mike Gordon Assistant Director for Operations Park&Recreation Department /bkb Page 3—11/4/99 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes