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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 10/07/1993 } - MINUTES WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE October 7, 1993 - 5:00 P.M.• MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Beck, Quenten Cook, Chairman, Charlene Forest, Robert Gross, Roy Lehman, Vic Menard, Scott Skinner, Vice Chairman, Patricia Suter and Randy Thompson. STAFF PRESENT: W. Thomas Utter, Director of Development Services, Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, SiSu Morris, Marina Superintendent, and. Judy Dreyer, Recording Secretary. CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Cook called the regular monthly meeting of the Water/ Shore Advisory Committee to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Committee Roomat City Hall. ACTION ON MINUTES: The motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Gross, to approve the September 3, 1993 Minutes as presented. Mr. Menard. referred to 'page 2, paragraph 3, 5th sentence, stating he recalled that a "subcommittee" was to review the Oso Creek Plan. The motion was made. by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to amend the minutes accordingly. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to rescind the original motion. Chairman Cook'stated the order of the agenda would be rearranged in order to hear the presentation by Mr. Matthews. DISCUSSION ITEMS: Oso Parkway Plan Review: The subcommittee reviewed the Plan and reported three major impact areas. (1) Extend the Oso Creek Parkway Plan across Cabiness Field. Although the Navy controls the area, they were of the opinion it would be better to include it now, rather than make changes later. (2) Insure that storm water run-off is addressed in the Plan. Mr. Matthews assured them that any City plan always incorporates storm water run-off. (3) Strengthen the wetlands donation program. Mr. Matthews stated there have been a number of changes in the wetlands require- ment since 1985, and the City is currently successfully receiving wetlands areas. Mr. Menard asked why the Plan terminates at Highway 44, when it originally extended all the way to Turkey Creek. Mr. Matthews explained that staff.feels that McKenzie will one day be a primarily industrial area; not conducive to bike paths, etc. Mr. Beck inquired if there is any prohibition of pumping water from Oso Creek. Mr. Matthews responded that a permit is required from the State. Currently, there are two permits to pump; the Lakes Subdivision and Kings Crossing Golf Course. He added that the City is required to discharge effluent into the creek and all Southside storm water eventually flows into the creek. A brief discussior followed and members of the subcommittee agreed they felt one of their recommendations was more important than the other two. The motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Suter, to extend the Oso Creek Parkway Plan to include Cabiness Field. The motion passed unanimously. ' Water!Shore Advisory Committee Minutes 2 October 7, 1993 • COMMITTEE REPORTS: None • DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Matthews stated that efforts to generate fundsto pay for the bonds to replace piers on Lawrence Street are underway. The Aquarium parking lot is funded by $75,000 annually to be taken over by .the Aquarium, relieving the City of any debt service. These funds could then be used for pier replacement. Mr. Beck explained that he felt it was critical that dredging be performed prior to replacement of the piers, as currentlythere are areas only three to four feet deep. Mr: Utter arrived at the meeting and was questioned on possible funding sources for pier replacement. Mr. Utter agreed with Mr. Matthews that it will take some innovative funding sources, but assured the Committee that staff will research all funding avenues. He was also questioned regarding the possibility of funding for dredging. He replied that several alternatives will be considered,- including some type of reciprocal arrangement with the Port of Corpus Christi or the issuance of Certificates of Obligation. • Ms. Morris stated there would be a fireworks demonstration on October 8th as part of the Bayfest Celebration. The barge is scheduled to be in place early that morning. She advised the Committee she will be attending the annual Marina Association of Texas Conference in College Station, October 31st through November 3rd. She reported that benches to be installed along the seawall may be purchased in memory of or to honor an individual for$775 each.- Ms. Morris encouraged boaters to use the.new pump out station recently installed on the North side of the Lawrence Street T-Head or the one by the Kennedy Causeway. CURRENT CONCERNS AND EVENTS: .A short film on self-cleaning restroom facilities was shown. Prices per installation range from $23-25,000. Chairman Cook questioned Mr. Utter as to when information would be available on a new Marina Office.. . He responded that the Legal Department and the owners' attorney have been working on the contract and some information should be available within two months. Mr. Utter was also questioned as to when the Request for Proposals. would be available for the Kennedy Causeway. He replied that it should be ready within 45 days. He pointed out there have been staffing changes within the Texas Highway Department, both in Corpus Christi and Austin, and staff will continue to meet with their representatives. Mr. Menard questioned the status of the waterway ordinance. Mr. Utter explained that the City's Legal Department has substantial concerns with the ordinance; those concerns being that the staff and Legal Department would not recommend that the City take over the responsibility of the canals in any canal subdivision. He continuedthat in preparing this ordinance, staff has to ensure that the City is not placed in a position of having some responsibility of.the canals. Also, the City does • not have"Water Rangers" to patrol the areas. Mr. Utter concluded the discussion, noting that game wardens have advised the property owners that if an ordinance is passed, they would enforce it. Waterl Shore Advisory Committee Minutes 3 October 7, 1993 HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: No public comment was offered. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. S' u Morris Marina Superintendent RECOMMENDATIONS WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OCTOBER .7, 1993 1. The motion was made by Mr. Skinner, seconded by Mr. Gross, to approve the 9/3193 Minutes as presented. The motion was made by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to amend page 2, paragraph 3, 5th sentence of the Minutes to indicate a subcommittee was to review the.Oso Creek Plan. The motion to amend passed unanimously. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to rescind the original motion. 2. The motion was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Suter, to extend the Oso Creek Parkway Plan to include Cabiness Field. The motion passed • unanimously. SCANNED