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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
Wednesday,August 3,2016 5:30 PM Council Chambers
SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING
I. Call to Order, Roll Call
A quorum was established and Chairman Ramirez called the meeting to order.
II. Public Hearing Agenda Items
A. Presentation
16-0882 Review of Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Capital Improvement Program
Budget and Planning Guide as revised with detailed pages.
Mark Van Vleck,Assitant City Manager, presented item"4". He informed the
Commission that changes have been made based on their questions and
concerns from the first CIP presentation on June 29,2016. He also informed
the Commission of additional changes that have been made. After discussion
and questions by Commissioners concluded,Chairman Ramirez opened the
public hearing. With no one coming forward,the public hearing was closed.
No action was needed for this item.
III. 16-0544 Review and Formulate Recommendations on the Proposed New
20-year Comprehensive Plan ("Plan CC -Comprehensive plan
2035")
Chairman Ramirez reviewed the Subcommittee's work on Plan CC and asked
for any comments from Staff or Commissioners.
Annika Yankee, Development Services,informed the Commission that action
needed to be taken regarding the Future Land Use maps. The subcommittee
recommended that the Future Land Use maps should be included the Plan. A
motion was made by Commissioner Hovda to include the Future Land Use
maps in Plan CC. The motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Villarreal and
the motion passed.
Commissioner Hovda brought forth Element 5,Goal 11,Strategies 4,5 and 6
for discussion.
After discussion concluded regarding Element 5,Goal 11,Strategy 4,
Commissioner Hovda made a motion that Strategy 4 be changed as follows:
"Support the marketing of the tourist business through the continued
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implementation of strategic planning for promoting natural and man-made
amenities to potential and existing tourists.";striking"A plan for developing
the tourist business in Corpus Christi should be developed,implemented and
updated annually. The primary goals of the plan should be to use the natural
and man-made amenities of the city."Commissioner Baugh seconded and the
motion passed.
After discussion concluded regarding Element 5,Goal 11,Strategy 5, Chairman
Villarreal made a motion that Strategy 5 be changed as follows: "Support the
marketing of the convention business through strategic planning and
continued implementation for promoting the development of meeting facilities
in the area and for the most cost effective use of the Convention Center,
meeting facilities,and cultural facilities.";striking"A plan for increasing the
convention business should be developed, implemented,and updated
periodically. The plan should provide a strategy for the most effective use of
the Convention Center and other cultural facilities in the area."Commissioner
Baugh seconded and the motion passed.
After discussion concluded regarding Element 5,Goal 11,Strategy 6,Vice
Chairman Villarreal made a motion that Stategy 6 be changed as follows:
"Recognize the value of area attractions and take efforts to encourage success
of these organizations."; deleting references to specific attractions. Chairman
Ramirez seconded and the motion passed.
No other Commissioners brought forth items for discussion.
After the actions by the Commissioners concluded, Chairman Ramirez opened
the public hearing. Andy Taubman,5601 South Padre Island Drive,addressed
the Commission and took the opportunity to thank the work of the
Commission,Subcommittee and Staff.
Judy Telge with Bay Area Smart Growth,addressed the Commission and
wanted clarification on whether the name of the Plan will include the year of
2035. Chairman Ramirez explained that it will no longer include the year of
2035 and it will be a 20-year Comprehensive Plan to be adopted on a certain
date.
With no one else coming forward,the public hearing was closed. No further
action was taken.
IV. Director's Report
None
V. Items to be Scheduled
None
VI. Adjournment
With no further business to discuss,Chairman Ramirez adjourned the meeting
at 6:45 p.m.
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