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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Planning Commission - 11/17/2010 RECEIVED MINUTES SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DEC 1 3 2010 Council Chambers-City Hall November 17,2010 5:30 P.M. CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE COMMISSIONERS: STAFF: Rudy Garza,Chairman Johnny Perales,P.E.,Assistant City Manager, A.Javier Huerta,Vice-Chairman Engineering&Development Services lames Skrobarczyk*Absent* Pedro Anaya,P.E.,Director,Engineering Johnny R.Martinez*Absents Services Evon J.Kelly mama* Miguel S.Saldaffa,AICP,Senior City Planner John C.Tamez Veronica Ocanas,Assistant City Attorney Govind Nadkami Ashley Satterfield,Recording Secretary Mark Adame John Taylor Si usted quiere dirigirse ala comision y su ingles es limitado,habr8 un interprete de espafol a ingl6s en la junta pan ayudarle I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Garza at 5:35 p.m.and a quorum was declared. Juan Perales,Assistant City Manager,introduced department personnel that were present. II. PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM A. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADOPTION Mr. Perales introduced the FY 2010-2011 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Ponies presented the overall summary of the Capital Improvement Program, Vice- Chairman Huerta commented on the amount of money supplied by the 2008 bond. A brief discussion was held on bonds. Commissioner Taylor inquired about the street projects. A brief discussion was held on the City's streets. Pedro Anaya, P.E., Director of Engineering Services, stated the cost to restructure all the streets in need of maintenance would take$1.2 million dollars per year over a twenty (20) year period. Commissioner Taylor inquired whether storm water and wastewater were in the same situation and Mr. Perales answered both storm water and wastewater am behind in maintenance as well. Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans the Corpus Christi International Airport. In response to Commissioner Taylor, Mr. Perales stated the Federal Aviation Administration is supporting the program for improving the infrastructures of the City's airport. Mr.Perales gave an overview of the for the Park and Recreation sector.Chairman Garza inquired whether the South Guth Park relocation was added or part of the 2008 Bond program and Mr. Maya answered the program was not based on the 2008 bonds, in fact, $7.5 million was sold in bonds to support the project.Commissioner Adame inquired about a mad inside the complex and Mr. Perales responded that the street issues such as accessibility and conditions are to be addressed. SCANNED Special Planning Commission Minutes November 17,2010 Page 2 Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Public Facilities sector. Chairman Garza stated improvements were to be made on existing structures and not on new construction projects. Mr. Perales agreed and added that existing structures are receiving interior improvements in hopes to increase efficiency and reduce cost. Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Public Health and Safety sector. Chairman Garza commented on the adequacy of the impound lot made for the large quantity of cars impounded due to no insurance.Mr. Anaya responded that the impound lot is undergoing two(2)phases in which five-hundred(500)new spaces with be added to the existing lot. Chairman Garza inquired about the Elliot Landfill Offices and Lawrence Mikolajczyk, Director of Solid Waste Operations, responded that the proposed building was a replacement building not an additional building. A brief discussion was held on the extraction of gas from the landfill. Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans for the City's streets. Chairman Garza stated utility costs would decrease with proper maintenance of the streets and Mr. Perales responded the life expectancy of street pavements will be twenty(20)to thirty(30)years and underground utilities is fifty(50)years. Vice-Chairman Huerta suggested delaying the street improvements and investing the money into a cosmetic make-over for the City to encourage tourism and generate profits.Cindy O'Brien, Assistant City Manager, stated the voters of the 2008 Bond Program voted to have money invested into improving the City's streets. A vote would be required by the voters to change the allocated money for streets. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the use of concrete for streets. Mr. Anaya responded that concrete has a longer life span but it had been more expensive.If the concrete is cheaper than asphalt, the concrete would be used. Concrete has a thirty (30) year life span versus twenty(20)year life span for asphalt. Mr.Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Gas sector. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the conversion of the fleet trucks to natural gas. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager, explained that compressed natural gas conversion program is moving forward. Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired whether the compressed gas would be made available to the public and Mr. Martinez answered that the goal is to establish the capacity to maintain the City's fleet and expand those services to other sectors.The City is also looking at an alternative energy fund. Vice-Chairman Huerta asked if wind generators were allowed at the Elliot Landfill and Mr. Martinez answered that a study is being conducted on that topic as well as extracting methane gas from the landfills.A discussion was held on the cost-savings associated with alternative energy. Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Storm Water sector. Chairman Garza commented on the La Volta Creek excavation and how it may affect the new impound lot. Mr. Araya responded that the storm water will drain into the airport ditch. Mr. Pemles added a FEMA grant would need to be secured. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the Master Plan for the County. Mr. Perales answered that the Storm Water Master Plan cannot move forward until the financial aspects are solved. Mr. Anaya added that the City's and County's consultants am working together to generate a uniform plan. 1 ' Special Planning Commission Minutes November 17,7010 Page 3 Commissioner Taylor inquired about the drainage issues outside the city limit. Mr. Perales responded that the plan was to address all of Nueces County but proper funding was needed. Vice-Chairman Huerta suggested increasing the capacity of Oso Creek and Mr. Perales responded that opportunities to enhance Oso Creek conflict with the natural water count. A brief discussion was held on City storm water outfalls. Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired if the Unified Development Code was a part of the Master Plan. Mr. Perales responded that the infrastructure aspects are included in the Master Plan. Mr.Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Wastewater sector. li A brief discussion was held on the situation regarding the Las Colonies Subdivision. Commissioner Tamez inquired about the timeline to provide wastewater access to the King Estates Subdivision.Mr.Pemles stated the Master Plan in the Oso Creek area will provide essential infrastructure information to serve the King Estates area. Vice-Chairman Huerta inquired about requested refunds from owners.Mr.Perales stated the City has a certain time frame to provide services or the City is obligated to refund the lot/acreage fees to the owner.A brief discussion was held on the cost of refunds. Mr. Perales gave an overview of the plans for the Water sector. A brief discussion was held on improving the meter system. A discussion was held on the Mary Rhodes Water Supply Pipeline,Phase E. Commissioner Taylor inquired about the improvements to the Marina. Mr. Perales refereed to several long range projects proposed for the marina and added that the marina uses their revenue for debt and bonds to fund projects. Commissioner Tamez inquired about a raise in property taxes/sales taxes. Ms. O'Brien responded the sales tax is at the state limit. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager, commented on a revenue source for the Capital Improvement Program, general obligation is covered by property taxes. Motion to approve the Capital Improvement Program presented by staff was made by Commissioner Tamez and seconded by Vice-Chairman Hoene. Motion passed with Commissioners Kelly,Martinez,and Skrobarczyk absent. III. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Taylor and seconded by Commissioner Tamez. Motion passed with Commissioners Kelly, Martinez, and Skrobarczyk absent and meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Special Planning Commission Minutes November 17,2010 J AI Page 4 2�1 Date: 12/ 0 Mi �S.Sal AICP Secretary to Planning Commission 1t.A\b1C.t OOthA Lu1cI Date: la —,3 ID Ashley Battu v Recording Secretary H:IPLN-Dat'SHARHDIZONINO'PLANNINO COMMISSIOMMa4UTES\2010111-1]-10 SPECIAL MINUTES.DOC