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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 05/06/1993 MINUTES MATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE May 6, 1993 - 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Beck, Quenten Cook, Charlene Forest, Vic Menard, Scott Skinner, Patricia Suter and Randy Thompson. MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Gross and David McKee STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, SiSu Morris, Marina Superintendent and Benita Brunner, 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 Room at City Hall. ACTION ON ABSENCES: The motion was made by Mr. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to excuse Mr. Gross's and Dr. McKee's absence from the 411/93 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION ON MINUTES: The motion was made by Mr. Menard, seconded by Ms. Suter, to approve the 4/1193 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Cook reported that due to increased responsibility at Corpus Christi State University, Dr. McKee resigned from the Committee. The Committee suggested that Quenton Dokkin, Graham Hickman and John Tunnell be contacted to determine their interest in filling the Scientist vacancy on the Committee. Ms. Suter reported that the Kennedy Causeway Committee (KCC) has sent out a Request for Proposal commissioned by the Metropolitan Planning Organization to determine the necessity of raising the Causeway. The Mayor has received favorable feedback from the Transportation Board and KCC may put the proposal before the State Department of Transportation in August or September. Discussion followed on leases along the Kennedy Causeway. Mr. Cook reported that the Marina Office issue can not be resolved until FEMA makes its ruling on the fuel dock and that new Marina piers can not be constructed until monies are identified. Ms. Morris responded to questioning that staff is studying Marina rental rates for visitors wishing to berth their vessels from one to five months. Staff may recommend a rate reduction to make the Marina more attractive to those wishing to stay for a few months. Mr. Menard briefed members on the General Land Office giving the City certain jurisdiction over the beaches from the present boundary to Port Aransas as stated in the draft copy of the Dune Protection and Access Plan. Mr. Menard felt the Water/Shore Committee needed to be involved with the plan and had staff distribute the draft plan to the Long Range Planning Committee members. Ms. Suter agreed. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Ms. Morris reported on the: East/West Powerboat Shoot- Out; Beach to Bay; Fleet 99 event; Festival of the Arts; Maritime Festival; U. S. Open May 25-31; Las Caravelles Arrival June 12, 1993 and remaining at the Barge Dock until a permanent facility can be built; Water Taxi start up; damage done by ferry during storms; boats hauled at repair facility; Alison Galloway moving speed limits issue to City Attorney due to problems with Municipal Court; proposed new charter boat service; doing placque for Dr. McKee; Hurricane Polly; status of pier replacements; and budget. SCANNED Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes May 6, 1993 • DISCUSSION ITEMS: Lease for Surreys on the Seawall - Ms. Morris briefed the Committee regarding the current surrey operator's request to continue the surrey rentals. The agreement will remain essentially the same with one modification allowing lower minimum rent for November through January; however, the percentage remains the same. Staff recommended the agreement be moved forward to the City Council. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Menard, to move the surrey agreement to the City Council for action. The motion passed unanimously. Approval of New, Slow-Moving Water Toy for Beach Boat Rentals Joe Sevilla, President of.Beach Boat Rentals, Inc. briefed the Committee on the Sun Kat and requested tentative approval of the Sun Kat so they could pursue the equipment purchase. They propose to operate two Sun Kats in the slow moving operation area. Discussion followed and the Committee agreed to view the operation when they arrive hi the Marina. This item will be brought back before the Committee once the operation is seen. CURRENT CONCERNS AND EVENTS: Ms. Morris responded to Mr. Menard that she did not have a report on The Wet Set's operation on Corpus Christi Beach. Ms. Suter commented that The Wet Set can't do anything until they are granted a permit and the comment period is not yet up. Ms. Morris commented that the reality of Los Caravelles will impact their operation. Mr. Beck requested a copy of Sue Corey's letter to Ken Bourassa so that he could give it to a City Councilperson. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: Jim Schwobel of International School of Sailing solicited discussion, prior to a formal proposal, regarding his renting (either on a month-to- month or short term lease basis) the retail space in the haul out facility on Shoreline Boulevard. He stated that his present facility is too small and while he would continue renting his present facility, this request would allow him to expand his business, give classroom instruction and offer the Coast Guard Auxiliary and Sea Scouts a meeting place. Ms. Morris responded that the City's position remains the same and that the facility will not be rented out until decisions regarding The Lighthouse, fuel station and Marina Office are finalized. If and when the facility is available for lease, it will be bid. Discussion continued. Mr. Schwobel was advised to submit a formal proposal. Hans Schultz of The Executive Wet Set responded to Mr. Menard that their business was doing fine on Corpus Christi Beach. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Sir17//144 orris Marina Superintendent SM/bkb 2