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Meeting Minutes
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Monday,September 17,2018 3:30 PM Council Chambers
A. President Scott Harris to call the meeting to order.
President Scott Harris called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.
B. Call Roll and Excuse Absences
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the Board was present to conduct the meeting.
*Board Member Lee Trujillo arrived at 3:32 p.m.
No action was taken to excuse absences.
Present 8- President Scott Harris, Board Member Gabriel Guerra,Vice-President
Randy Maldonado, Board Member Leah Pagan Olivarri, Board Member
Robert Tamez, Board Member Lee Trujillo, Board Member John Valls, and
Council Liaison Michael Hunter
C. MINUTES
1. Approval of Minutes of the August 20, 2018 Regular Meeting
President Harris referred to the approval of the minutes.Board Member Tamez
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Board Member
Maldonado and passed unanimously(Board Member Trujillo-absent).
D. FINANCIAL REPORT
2. Type B Financial Reports as of July 31, 2018
President Harris referred to Item 2.Alma Casas,Assistant Director of Financial
Services presented the financial reports as of July 31,2018.There were no
questions from the board.
E. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
3. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to economic
development agreement(s) involving LaVista Pointe, LP, and/or other
entities desiring to engage in commercial development in the vicinity of
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West Causeway Boulevard and Kings Point Harbor Drive; and pursuant
to Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss or deliberate
regarding commercial or financial information relating to some or all of
the aforementioned matter(s) or entities that the Corporation seeks to
have locate, stay, or expand within the City limits and with which the
Corporation is conducting economic development negotiations and/or
financial or other incentives involving said business prospect with
possible action to follow in open session.
The Board went into Executive session at 3:33 p.m.The Board returned at 3:57
p.m.No action was taken.
F. AGENDA ITEMS: (None)
G. PUBLIC HEARING:
5. Public Hearing Regarding LaVista Pointe
Motion authorizing a business incentive agreement with LaVista Pointe,
L.P. in the amount of$625,000 for the development of an apartment
complex with a lighthouse feature at 4933 W Causeway Blvd.
President Harris deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 5.lain Vasey,
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation,stated the
purpose of the item was to authorize a business incentive agreement with
LaVista Pointe for the development of an apartment complex with a lighthouse
feature.President Harris opened the public hearing.Jeff Rollins,Chief
Operating Officer of Blackard Investments,thanked the Board for their
consideration,and noted Mr.Blackard regretfully could not make today's
meeting.Lynn Frazier also thanked the board for their consideration,and
reported on his improvement projects in the North Beach area.President Harris
closed the public hearing.
Mr.Vasey and the Board discussed the following issues:the project qualifies as
a Texas Enterprise Zone because of unemployment and poverty levels in the
area;the public components of the project;when the funds would be available
to the developer;and the increased tax revenue that this project will bring to
the City.
Board Member Valls made a motion to approve,seconded by Board Member
Tamez and passed unanimously.
4. Public Hearing on Use of Type B Arterial and Collector Funds for
Three Streets
Resolution Authorizing the City's Engineering Department to Proceed
with the Use of Type B Arterial and Collector Funds for Three Street
Projects.
President Harris referred to Item 4.Arlene Medrano,Business Liaison,
presented on a resolution authorizing the use of Type B arterial and collector
funds for three streets.President Harris opened the public hearing.Wendy
Herman,Executive Officer of the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association,
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spoke in support of the resolution.President Harris closed the public hearing.
Ms.Medrano and the Board discussed the following:the difference between
what was approved in June and today's proposed action;the process for
bringing the projects before the board;the Council's decision to use Type B
funds for the three streets without seeking the Board's input;and the
requirement that the board approve the street projects.
Ms.Alcorn-Reed asked that the resolution be amended to correct a typo in one
of the headings,which referred to the Type A board rather than the Type B
board.Board Member Valls made a motion amending the motion to make the
correction,seconded by Board Member Trujillo and passed unanimously.
Board Member Valls made a motion to approve the motion as amended,
seconded by Board Member Olivarri and passed unanimously.
H. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
6. Type B Economic Development Guidelines
President Harris referred to Item 6.Aimee Alcorn-Reed,Assistant City Attorney
said the item was placed on the agenda in case the board wished to discuss
the workshop meeting held earlier today.
Board Member Trujillo made a motion to table the item,seconded by Board
Member Tamez and passed unanimously.
I. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
President Harris referred to the Executive Director Comments.Constance
Sanchez,Executive Director,had no comments.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT
President Harris referred to Public Comment.Garret Dorsey,14878 Grenada
Dr.,spoke regarding expediting affordable land program to accommodate
housing of affordability and the growth of new jobs.
K. IDENTIFY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
President Harris referred to the future agenda items.Constance Sanchez,
Executive Director,presented the following items for the future agenda:
workshop in October with the EDC and Council; bringing the guidleines
forward to the Board for discussion in October.
L. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m.
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