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Meeting Minutes - Final
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 7,2023 5:30 PM 6th Floor Conference Room,City Hall
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A. Call To Order
Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM
B. Roll Call
Present: 16- Philippe Tissot, Harrison A. McNeil, Harrison A. McNeil, Ruben Macias, Ruben Macias,
Philip Blackmar, Philip Blackmar,Armon D.Alex, David Zill, Scott Lawson, Harrison A.
McNeil, Harrison A. McNeil, Philip Blackmar, Philip Blackmar, Ruben Macias, and Ruben
Macias
Excused: 2- Chair Meredith Darden, and Larisa A. Ford
C. Public Comment
There was no one from the public that wanted to speak.
D. Approval of Minutes and Action on Absences
The minutes from the November 2, 2023 were approved; Philippe made the first motion,
Ruben second the motion and the minutes were unanimously approved.
E. Committee Reports
1. 23-1759 PRAC Report - Howard Schauer
Howard reported that the was not much to report. PRAC is still working on the smoking
ban in the parks and beaches.He also reported that Kevin Johnson was no longer with
the City.
2. 23-1760 BMAC Report - Cliff Schlabach
BMAC held a special meeting last month to discuss the permit for the Packery Channel
dredging project, Darren attended.
3. 23-1761 ISAC Report
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ISAC didn't meet last month because they didn't have quorum.
F. Staff Reports
Darren reported that the dredging has moved to the mouth of the channel, he also noted
that the sand coming out now is nicer, not as black. He said the dredging will work
towards the mouth and then turn around and move back in the channel. Darren reported
that the dredging is moving south along the seawall and it will be moving to Whitecap so
that, hopefully he can have the bollards removed. He also reported that the truck that has
been in the channel for years was removed from the channel. Darren reported that things
are going good except that he lost a bunch of lifeguards last week. Darren was asked if
there was a way to track the lifeguard resolution, and he said not that he knew of. He did
say that he was asked about lifeguards and was told that they should USLA certified.
Darren explained that he can't get 50 lifeguards that can pass the swim requirements;
500 meters in 10 minutes. Philippe commented on how well the lifeguard program has
been going and that it is important for this committee to keep on top of this issue. Philip
had reminded the members that at one time we had an agenda item that spoke of
lifeguard thresholds. If the City is not able to have guards that meet the USLA standards,
then might we want some thresholds. Darren explained that the lifeguards can swim, and
they usually only need to go about 300 yards. He also said that just because a person can
swim that time in a pool doesn't mean they can in the Gulf. Philip countered with the fact
that it is not necessarily the distance that matters, it depends on what the wave action is.
Philip did go to City Council and presented the resolution for the lifeguards, with Jay
Gardner from ISAC.
G. Unfinished Business
4. 23®1599 Sand and Shorelines
There is no update, the subcommittee did not meet.
H. New Business for Discussion and Possible Action
7. 23-1892 Nominations for vacant committee positions from the sub committee.
Armon relayed that he, Larisa & Meredith were to meet as a subcommittee and have
recommendations but they were not able to meet. Armon did meet with a City Council
member and does have a list of applicants. Armon read some names of the applicants.
Rachel Pittman and Seneca Holland were 2 names talked about. Kathryn Hyatt is the
person from the CVB. Philippe made a motion to recommend Kathryn Hyatt for the CVB
position and Seneca Holland for the at large position, Armon second, the motion was
unanimously approved.
6. 23-1891 Elect New Chairperson
Armon nominated Harrison for the chair position, Philippe second, all agreed. Harrison
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nominated Larisa and Philip for the vice chair position.A vote was taken and Larisa won
the nomination and the position.
5. 23®1757 Annual Report
Meredith, or Harrison will be submitting this report, it's an online report. This committee
agreed to the contents last month. Harrison read the report to the committee.
I. Future Agenda Items
Sand and Shoreline
Update from Tyler Florence and/or Sergio Gonzalez regarding the CEPRA grant.
J. Adjournment
Harrison made a motion to recognize Philippe and Meredith's 6 years of service to this
committee, Scott second, unanimously approved.
As there was no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:14 PM
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