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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Watershore And Beach Advisory Committee - 03/04/1993 oLr. MINUTES WATER/SHORE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 4, 1993 - 5:00 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Frank Beck, Quenten Cook, Charlene Forest, Robert Gross, David McKee, Scott Skinner and Patricia Suter. MEMBERS ABSENT: Vic Menard and Randy Thompson STAFF PRESENT: Malcolm Matthews, Director of Park & Recreation, SiSu Morris, Marina Superintendent, Alison Gallaway, Assistant City Attorney, Lou Hilzinger, Marina Harbormaster 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. Skinner, seconded by Ms. Suter, to excuse Ms. Forest's absence from the 2/4/93 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. ACTION ON MINUTES: The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Beck, to approve the. 2/4/93 Minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mr. Cook reported that the Marina Office Subcommittee and the Marina Rate Subcommittee are progressing but were not ready to make their reports. Ms. Suter reported that the Municipal Planning Organization adopted the Kennedy Causeway Committee's proposal regarding raising the east and west bound lanes of the causeway on pilings. Information will be gathered for presentation and consideration of the Texas Department of Transportation. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Ms. Morris reported on the: pier replacement bids; sailing school information mail out to 150 families; staff working toward a community sailing program with CCYC, CCSU and Del Mar College; Bob Forest teaching the U. S. Sailing's four-day training course for sailing school instructors; new Marina brochure with rate information; public boat ramp repairs; 37 boats hauled out at repair facility to date; mid-February dedication of seawall benches; USS City of Corpus Christi at Cargo Dock One March 25-30; bid advertisement for McGee Beach concession combined with Cole Park concession bid; hiring Marina Specialist Bill Murch to replace Gilbert Gonzalez; completion of revenue estimates; Noel Bogardus working through the Senior Employment Program to assist in the Marina office; staff working with individual for a trial operation of the Peoples Street band shell as a food and drink concession; interim piling replacement; five claims for vehicles damaged (overspray) as result of work done by uninsured independent contractor; two complaints of boat damage caused by individuals working on boats in adjacent slips. Ms. Morris stated that damage claims information had been forwarded to the City Manager along with a request for authority to apply the same rules and liability requirements ($300,000, $100,000, $50,000) that apply to contractors working in the work area. SCANNED a Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 4, 1993 DISCUSSION ITEMS: Down South Jet Skis - Ms. Morris recommended approval of Bob Church's request to renew a jet ski, waverunner and umbrella concession on Corpus Christi Beach. The permit period will be for a minimum of four months at $125 per month. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Ms. Forest, to approve the request. The motion passed unanimously. Island Jack's - Ms. Morris reported that the original permit was awarded to Water Toys of Corpus Christi (WT CC) . Island Jack's purchased WTCC's equipment and operated the site last year. A letter of support was received from Holiday Inn and Ms. Morris recommended approval of Aaron Beach's request to operate a jet ski concession at Holiday Inn Emerald Beach. The permit period will be for a minimum of four months at $125 per month. The motion was made by Ms. Forest, seconded by Ms. Suter, to approve the request. The motion passed unanimously. Corpus Christi Personal Watercraft Challenge - Angela Neiheiser of Third Coast Productions briefed the Committee on the course and activities that will take place from a portion of Corpus Christi Beach in front of the Sandy Shores Hotel adjacent to the USS Lexington. This is the first race of this type in the City and approximately 500-2,000 spectators are anticipated. Mr. Matthews suggested use of alternative parking areas and requested that Ms. Neiheiser secure letters of support from Sandy Shores and the Lexington. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Ms. Forest, to approve the event to take place March 20-21, 1993 with Ms. Neiheiser addressing staff concerns. The motion passed unanimously. East/West Powerboat Shootout - Pending adequate sponsorship, the third annual powerboat event will occur from Coopers Alley L-Head May 7-9, 1993. Elaine Motl reported that the race will be on Sunday and the course will be the same as last year. Ms. Morris reported that pier construction will be underway and staff will be working to accommodate all boats. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Mr. Beck, to approve the event. The motion passed unanimously. Seawall Surrey lease - Ms. Morris reported that the current seawall surrey lease expires October, 1993. Although the bulk of the new permit is essentially the same, W. O. Byerley has requested consideration be given to lowering off-season rental fees. The multi-year lease will be non-exclusive and will require City Council action. The motion was made by Ms. Suter, seconded by Ms. Forest, to move the request forward for City Council action. The motion passed unanimously. Telescope Agreement - This item was withdrawn. Establish No Wake Areas in Man-Made Canals in Private Subdivisions - Ms. Morris gave a brief history of the City agreeing to change the existing ordinance to include speed limits in private canals with the subdivision agreeing to pay for buoys, signs, markings, etc. to post speed limits. Municipal Court advised Legal staff that a "no wake zone" would be simpler to determine and easier to enforce than an actual speed limit. Discussion followed. The motion was made by Mr. Gross, seconded by Ms. Suter, to add "NO WAKE ZONE" and "4 MPH" to the existing Ordinance establishing speed limits on public waters in private subdivision canals; and allowing the City to 2 Water/Shore Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes March 4, 1993 place buoys posting such limits on public waters in private subdivision canals. If a sign is erected to post the speed limits, it must look official and must cite the specific ordinances pertaining to speed limits. Buoys and signs will be purchased and maintained at the subdivision's expense. The motion passed unanimously. Contract and Transient Marina Slip Rates - After having met with the Marina Rate Subcommittee, Mr. Cook drafted a letter concerning slip rental rates to be forwarded to the City Council on behalf of the Committee. He distributed and read the letter. The Committee unanimously concurred with the contents allowing Mr. Cook to forward the letter to the City Council as written. CURRENT CONCERNS AND EVENTS: No discussion was offered. HEAR FROM THE PUBLIC: Jim Schwobel of Corpus Christi International School of Sailing inquired about the status of the repair facility. Mr. Matthews stated that the Lighthouse Restaurant, fuel station, marina office issues would have to be addressed before the City would move forward on leasing any portion of the repair facility. Peter Davidson of Sailmakers and Riggers asked for clarification on space and jack stand rental costs associated with hauling out boats requiring longer than the normal work time allocation. Ms. Morris briefed the Committee about a situation that occurred with one of Mr. Davidson's clients. She reported that staff became concerned about the substantial charges being accumulated and contacted the boat owner. Mr. Morris worked with the boat owner because she was unclear about the charges. The Marina receives revenue for hauling out boats and renting space in the repair facility. Contractors rent space in the repair facility at the same rate as is charged in the work area. Most minor boat repairs are accomplished within ten days and the Marina takes bad weather days into account. A $50 deposit, which equates to $5 per day for the first ten days, is charged; if additional days are necessary, the rate increases to $10 per additional day. If the repairs take less than five days, the balance of the $50 deposit is refunded. There is a $7.50 per day charge for as many jack stands as it takes to accommodate a boat. Ms. Morris stated that the rental rates are not high and did not recommend changing them. Ms. Morris stated it is important that boats not be allowed to remain in the repair facility for long periods of time because space is limited for contractors to work on boats. Boats that need to dry out should be relocated to other areas in the future. Andy Ficken, commented about Marina occupancy. He felt people would come to Corpus Christi from other marinas if the slip rates were reduced and if the Marina could be advertised. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. S. u' orris Marina Superintendent SM/bkb 3