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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Corpus Christi Business And Job Development Corporation (Type A) - 02/18/2013MINUTES CORPUS CHRISTI BUSINESS AND JOB DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (TYPE A) REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL — COUNCIL CHAMBERS FEBRUARY 18, 2013 — 3:00 P.M. PRESENT: Members Robert Tamez, President Debbie Lindsey -Opel, Vice President R. Bryan Gulley, Secretary Bart Braselton Adolfo (Butch) Escobedo Staff Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager Marcie Downing, Assistant City Attorney Armando Chapa, Assistant Secretary Constance Sanchez, Finance A. Called meeting to order — President Tamez called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. B. Roll Call — President Tamez verified that the necessary quorum of the Board were present to conduct the meeting. Approval of Minutes —Mr. Escobedo made a motion to approve the Regular meeting minutes of January 21, 2013, seconded by Ms. Opel and passed. 2. Financial Report — Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez presented the cash flow statements; the commitment reports for the economic development fund; and economic development fund pro - forma. A motion was made by Mr. Braselton to approve the financial report, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed. 3. Motion to approve a $20,000 ($10,000 each year) grant from the Aren Marketin Co- Promotion Fund to SMGIAmerican Bank Center to offset Arena rental fees as an incentive for the University Interscholastic League (UIL) to hold the annual Region 4 -3A Regional-High School Basketball Tournament in 2013 and 2014 in Corpus Christi. — President Tamez abstained from the discussion and vote on this item. Jim Salamenta, General Manager of SMGIAmerican Bank Center, explained that SMGIAmerican Bank Center is requesting a $20,000 ($10,000 each year) grant to offset rental fees for the arena for the UIL Boys and Girls Regional High School Basketball Tournament in 2013 and 2014. Dr. Gulley made a motion to approve Item 3, seconded by Mr_ Escobedo and passed ( Tamez abstained). 4. _Motion to approve a $30,000 grant from the Arena Marketing Co- Promotion Fund to SMGIAmerican Bank Center to offset Arena rental fees as an incentive for Basketball Promotions and Events, Inc. to hold the 2013 annual Corpus Christi Challenge College Basketball Tournament in Corpus Christi. Keith Arnold, CEO of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), reported that the CVB had the opportunity to secured a NCAA Division I men's college basketball tournament to be held in Corpus Christi during Thanksgiving weekend in 2013. Donna Cannatella, Director of Sales, explained that SMGIAmerican Bank Center is requesting a $30,000 grant to act as an incentive for Basketball Promotions and Events Inc. to consider holding their annual nationally televised basketball games in Corpus Christi. INDEXED Type A Meeting February 18, 2013 - Page 2 Mr. Escobedo made a motion to approve Item 4, seconded by Dr. Gulley and passed. 5. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation on the current state of the internship programs at Del Mar College and at Texas A& M University — Corpus Christi (TAMU -CC) - Mike Culbertson, Economic Development Corporation introduced Dr. Jim Needham and Terry Hale, TAMU -CC and Beverly Cage, Del Mar College who provided a brief overview on the success of the internship programs at their respective campuses including the number of participating students, the types of majors utilized; and the potential consideration to expand the program to assist additional companies. Board members requested detailed reports on the jobs created; the specific majors utilized; the names of the companies; and a description from employers on the benefits of the program. 6. Presentation by the Economic Development Corporation of the compliance report for Turner Industries Group. — Mike Culbertson, EDC, reported that Turner Industries Group is in full compliance with their agreement.. 7. Discussion on report regarding Affordable Housing Proiects, program guidelines for new construction, and existing housing inventory with possible action. — Mr. Braselton abstained from the discussion and action on this item. Eddie Ortega, Director of Neighborhood Services, provided information on the new construction program and the existing housing inventory program including the total funding received; the total funds expended to date; and the available balance of each program_ Mr. Ortega also provided the guidelines for each program that are governed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Eloy Salazar and Evan Dundas requested that the board consider removing the criteria on luxury items from the guidelines and mirror the guidelines supported by HUD. Ms. Opel made a motion that the affordable housing program guidelines and criteria mirror the HUD guidelines and that changes to the criteria will not be made without approval by the board, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed ( Braselton abstained). Dr. Gulley requested an update on the issues delaying the Nueces County Community Action Agency project for Tiger Lane be provided to the board by email. 8. _Presentation and update from Dan Biles regarding the Seawall Maintenance Pro'ect Salt Flats Levee Pro'ects the Bare Dock Pro`ect the FEMA Mappin Issue, Saluki Road Project, Whataburger Field Maintenance Program, American Bank Center and Selena Auditorium Capital Maintenance Program - Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles referred to the project status provided in the packet and presented a brief update on the Seawall Maintenance project; the Barge Dock project; the FEMA Mapping Issue; Saluki Road; and Whataburger Field Maintenance Program_ 9. Presentation and update from Dan Biles regarding the American Bank Center and Selena Auditorium Loading Dock Pro'ect with recommendation for possible action. — President Tamez abstained from the discussion and vote on this item. Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles referred to a powerpoint presentation including a view Type A Meeting February 18, 2013 -Page 3 of the loading dock and CMU Screen Wall; project options and associated costs; project schedule; and projected budget. Mr. Braseltorn made a motion appropriating $100,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the Fund 1130 Arena Fund for the Arena /Convention Center Loading Dock Repairs and changing the FY2013 Operating Budget as necessary, seconded by Mr. Escobedo and passed (Tamez abstained). 10_ Presentation by Debbie Lindse -O el re the 2012 Economic Development Sales Tax Workshop - Ms. Opel notified the board of the issues discussed at the Economic Development Workshop including the allowable use of Type A funds for water conservation methods, activities supporting the military; and funding park projects with voter approval. 11. Presentation by Constance Sanchez reclarding Sales Tax Compliance Review Services - Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez stated that at the last meeting, several questions were raised regarding the contract with MuniServices_ Ms. Sanchez reported that the City's MuniServices contract applies to the Type A sales tax revenue therefore there is no reason to have a separate contract. Ms. Sanchez added that the contingency fee will now be split between the City and the Type A funds going forward. 12. Informational memorandum regarding contract negotiations, maintenance obligations, contract management and funding requirements with regard to the contract between the City of Cor us Christi and the Corpus Christi Baseball Club. - Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that an information memo was provided in the packet responding to questions raised at the last meeting. Board members requested further information on the following topics: discrepancy in insurance charges; and documentation showing clarification that Type A funds should pay for insurance charges. 13. Informational report regarding SMG agreement to manage the American Bank Center - Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that an informational memo was provided in the packet. Mr. Escobedo expressed concern with the fact that the Board never received a report on the SMG agreement and requested that the Board be informed in the future. Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated that the item was not presented back to the Type A Board because the agreement is between the City and SMG. Mr. Pierson provided a brief overview of the Request for Proposal process; the bid received by SMG; and the savings realized on the current contract. Ms. Opel requested a discussion on a future agenda on how the Board looks at long term projects; the process on how the board stays engaged; and clarity on the Board's role. G. Public Comment None. H. Identify Future Agenda Items — The following items were requested to be included on a future agenda: an audit report on funding for affordable housing projects including timelines on how long project funding stays available on projects that are not completed; Type A Meeting February 18, 2013 — Page 4 clarification on the board's role with long term projects and keeping the board engaged; a detailed report on the intern programs; the status of the Nueces County Community Action Agency project for Tiger Lane (via- email); information on the expenditure of the 1/8 cents sales tax for insurance and fees associated with the arena, baseball stadium, and seawall; and the questions raised regarding the contract with Corpus Christi Baseball Club LP. Adiournment There being no other business to come before the board, President Tamez adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m.