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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 09/02/1999 Minutes Water/Shore Advisory Committee September 2, 1999 * NO QUORUM * Members Present: James Barnett, Frank Beck, Dr. Joseph Horvat and Mercedes Salinas Members Absent: Alan Dinn(Chairman), Steven Moody, Dr. JoAnna Mott and Trian Serbu Staff Present: Marco A. Cisneros,Director of Park&Recreation, Mike Gordon,Assistant Director for Operations,Peter Davidson,Marina Superintendent,Todd Jensen,Marina Operations Supervisor and Benita Brunner, Marina Administrative Aide Call to Order: Mr. Beck called the Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. in the Basement Training Room at City Hall. Action on Absences/Minutes: For lack of a quorum, there was no action taken on absences during or Minutes of the 8/5/99 Water/Shore Advisory Committee meeting. Public Comment and/or Presentations: Andy Ficken and Don Glandt commented against ceasing search and rescue (SAR) operations. Discussion Items: Search and Rescue Operations -Dr.Horvat commented that his suggestion was not to remove SAR but rather that there are more efficient and economical ways for SAR's to be provided through authorities i.e. the Fire Department (better trained), USCG (for life threatening situations) or someone on a fee per basis (for non-life threatening situations). Mr. Jensen reported that the Marina averages 90 to 105 SAR's (boat aground, capsized and people in the water, drownings, bridge jumpers, etc.) and 58 routine calls (special events, mooring/line assistance, etc.) each year; SAR average 20 to 45 minutes; Marina boats are paid for; 90% of boat maintenance is performed in- house; Fire does not have boats designed for towing or for response in the bays; and USCG mainly responds to life threatening situations. Mr. Beck suggested the Marina did not need to,stop SAR's but rather needed to charge a flat fee ($200/hour) with a one-hour minimum. Mr. Davidson responded to questions that it was his understanding that USCG will perform SAR's if the City opts out of the service and that commercial towers charge$250-300 per hour for services. The audience was asked to respond to Mr. Beck's suggestion. Mr. Ficken stated boat insurance provide up to$150 for towing. Romeo Garcia agreed that reasonable charges would be acceptable and complimented Marina Staff for providing a good service. Mr. Beck stated the Marina needs to provide SAR in order to adequately operate,protect and patrol a Marina. Discussion followed regarding staffing, charging for towing operations, other emergency response sources,recovering costs for services provided, life saving training, staff reorganization, securing captains licenses, staff reorganization, etc. Chuck Curry commented services should be provided as they are currently. Dennis Haas commented that SAR is more a City responsibility, which should receive support from the general and wondered September 2, 1999-Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 1 SCANNED • about liabilities. For lack of a quorum, there was no action taken on this subject which will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled agenda. New Marina Office: Mr. Gordon commented that the City Council wants to have presentations made to them on all facilities and Staff is trying to get the presentation for the barge office concept scheduled on the City Council agenda. Mr. Cisneros added that the City Council's request is to provide them a working knowledge of contracts they approve for construction. Discussion followed regarding the barge concept and uses for office space (meetings, boat services, etc.). For lack of a quorum, there was no action taken on this subject which will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled agenda. Hurricane Plan or Implementation -Mr. Gordon commended the Marina Staff for their work during Hurricane Bret. He commented that Staff would be reviewing hurricane haul out operations, logistics of performing hurricane haul outs in the future, median availability, etc. Mr. Davidson commended Mr. Beck for providing his engineering expertise and assistance in hurricane haul out operations. He agreed that Staff would be reviewing hurricane haul out operations including use of outside contractors to provide the service. He reported those who utilized their hurricane haul out deposits would not be asked to replenish it until such time as the best method or feasibility of Marina Staff performing hurricane haul outs in the future. Discussion followed regarding using more than one piece of equipment to remove boats, this being the only community that puts boats in the median, responsibility for removing boats, etc. For lack of a quorum, there was no action taken on this subject which will be placed on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled agenda. Committee Reports: None Offered. Director's Report: Mr. Gordon commented/reported on: (1) Committee input regarding one committee vacancy; (2) requested evaluation of lighting at Lawrence/Shoreline intersection; (3) Marina Fund Fleet Allocations; (4) completed of piling project; and (5) Bait Stand plans. Mr. Davidson commented/reported on: (1) moving shrimp vendors to North side of Peoples Street; (2) lighting on D-Pier; (3) C-Pier electrical work; (4) Miradore lighting and drinking fountain installation; and (5) Pan Am Games. Current Concerns, Events and Unfinished Business: Mr. Gordon responded to questioning that the Committee's resolution will be going to the City Manager within the next week. Mr. Barnett requested that each Committee member be provided a copy of the correspondence to the City Manager. Mr. Beck requested a list of the fifteen vehicles indicated on the Marina Fund Fleet Allocations memo dated July 8, 1999. Discussion followed regarding response to fire within the Marina. Mr. Davidson commented the need for Committee members to attend the meeting. Discussion followed regarding routinely excusing absences. Adjournment: As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Peter Davidson Marina Superintendent September 2, 1999-Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 2