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Meeting Minutes
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Monday,February 15,2016 4:00 PM City Council Chambers
A. President Bryan Gulley to call the meeting to order.
President Gulley called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
B. Call Roll
President Gulley verified that a quorum was present to conduct the meeting.
(Note:Mr.Braselton arrived at 4:03 p.m.)
C. MINUTES
1. Approval of the Minutes of the January 18, 2016 Meeting.
President Gulley referred to approval of the minutes.Mr.Guerra made a motion
to approve the minutes,seconded by Mr.Maldonado and passed unanimously
(Braselton and Opel-Absent).
D. FINANCIAL REPORT
2. Financial Report as of December 31, 2015.
President Gulley referred to Item 2.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez presented the sales tax report;cash flow statements;the commitment
reports;and the pro forma for the economic development fund.Ms.Sanchez
explained that during a review process,staff determined that two(2)Habitat
for Humanity homes were paid for in 2015 out of the Homebuyer Assistant
Program,$25,000 for a home located at 329 W.Saxet and$20,000 for the home
located at 2822 Soledad.Ms.Sanchez requested approval to amend the since
inception report to move$45,000 from the Homebuyer Assistance Program to
Habitat for Humanity.
A consensus of the board agreed to the amendment.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics:a credit in the amount of
$14,999.90 for an early payoff on an affordable housing loan for 5402 Rogerio
Street;the amount of interest earned;and the debt payments.
E. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: (NONE)
F. AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 3-4)
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3. Board Request-Mirador Maintenace
Discussion with possible action regarding maintenance funding up to
$26,000 for the Miradors for fiscal year 2016.
President Gulley referred to Item 3.President Gulley provided a brief overview
of the meetings held with stakeholders from the Parks and Recreation
Department,Corpus Christi Downtown Management District,Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitors Bureau and board members Gulley and Braselton to
determine a mechanism for funding the maintenance of the Miradors.It was
determined that the Parks and Recreation Department could maintain the
Miradors for approximately$50,000 annually.The Parks and Recreation
Department will present this allocation to the City Council during the budget
discussions.The estimated maintenance cost through the end of the 2016
fiscal year is approximately$26,000.President Gulley requested consideration
by the Board to recommend offering a match of$13,000 to fund the Miradors
for fiscal year 2016 if the City of Corpus Christi is willing to match the
remaining$13,000.
Board members discussed the following topics:other funding options for
consideration;sponsorship of the Miradors for approximately$6,000 per
Mirador,$10,000 for the Selena Mirador per year;the funding for the Miradors
in the past;increasing the police patrol in the area;funding the maintenance
for the short term;adding the maintenance of the Miradors as a future agenda
item for discussion;and funding as an one-time expenditure.
Mr.Guerra made a motion to provide$13,000 to the City of Corpus Christi for
the maintenance of the Miradors for the next six(6)months,with the
understanding that the City of Corpus Christi will match those funds;and
appropriating$13,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the Seawall Fund
1120 and amending the FY2016 budget for the Fund 1120 Seawall Fund.
seconded by Mr.Braselton and passed unanimously.
4. Arena Fund Request-Security Program
Motion appropriating $176,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of
Fund 1130 Arena Facility Fund; authorizing the transfer of these funds
to the City of Corpus Christi's Fund 4710 Visitor Facilities Fund to fund
the purchase of security equipment at the American Bank Center; and
amending the FY16 budget for Fund 1130 Arena Facility Fund by
increasing expenditures by$176,500.
President Gulley referred to Item 4.Jim Salamenta,General Manager of the
American Bank Center,stated that the purpose of this item is to request
funding for new security equipment for the Arena.This request is in response
to the increasing number of violent activities in and around stadiums and
arenas.There are several major concert promoters and users of the arena that
are requiring additional security measures.SMG completed a security/threat
assessment of the facility and also conducted a mock active shooter drill at the
American Bank Center. Darryl Meadows,Head of Security for SMG,provided
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an overview of the items requested:10 metal detectors;clear bags;fence and
actuated perimeter gate;and exterior security cameras and lighting.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics:the design for the
security gate and fence;use of the clear bags;the upgrades being a new norm
for the industry;whether the requested items meet standards;vulnerability in
area of the fence and gate;and whether the arena currently has metal
detectors.
Mr.Braselton made a motion to approve Item 4,seconded by Mr.Guerra and
passed unanimously.
G. PRESENTATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 5-9)
5. Affordable Housing Presentation -Andy Taubman Proposal
President Gulley referred to Item 5.Interim Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that this item is a presentation from
Andy Taubman.Mr.Taubman said the purpose of his presentation is to
provide an alternative plan for affordable housing that will house the poor,
revitalize neighborhoods,and unleash infill development.Mr.Taubman
presented information on the current situation of the real estate market and the
reasons that affordable housing is not economic to build on infill lots.Mr.
Taubman presented a development plan to develop three affordable cottage
houses at 2034 Mary Street,2516 Lynch Street and 1221 Central Street.The
properties on Lynch Street and Central street are owned and would be
financed by Mr.Taubman.Mr.Taubman would build these two properties as
demonstration homes before the City has to commit to Mary Street.Mr.
Taubman provided information on the following:the costs to build a traditional
site built home;photos of the Mary Street neighborhood;site plans and budget
for a 2 bedroom,2 bath home and 3 bedroom,2 bathroom under this affordable
housing approach;the reason costs would be lower;quality of life
considerations;safety issues for affordable cottage housing;aesthetic issues
for affordable cottage housing;how the City can control distribution of
affordable cottage housing with map overlays;good public policy results;a
timeline for the proposed plan;code regulations;language from the City's 1987
Comprehensive Plan;and the effects of not addressing affordable housing
problems in infill neighborhoods.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the
demonstration models would fit on these lots;the type of permanent financing
options that would be available for manufactured housing;creating affordable
housing that has an opportunity for homeownership;communities creating a
"community land trust"; insuring this type of housing is sustainable over time;
zoning for manufactured homes;windstorm certification;interest rate risks;
creation of affordable"rental housing"; how manufactured homes would affect
the valuation of neighborhoods;challenging the City to think outside-the-box;
timeframe for construction;variances that would have to be levied;the
creation of Public Improvement District"PUD";the City's Infill Housing
Incentive Program(IHIP);building standards;floorplans and how to move this
program forward.
6. Communication Initiative Update
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President Gulley referred to Item 6.Director of Communications Kim Womack
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
communication initiatives and recommendations for the future.Ms.Womack
provided a brief overview regarding the progress of the following initiatives:
the website build;printing of stationary,letterhead and business cards;
production of videos; banner stands;flyers;employee and city-wide
newsletters;two(2)news releases;Movies In the Park signage;videos played
before and during the IceRays games;negotiations with the Corpus Christi
Hooks for a utility bill insert;and working to televise the Type A meeting.The
only outstanding initiative is the opinion editorial from a board member.Ms.
Womack said if there is an election,the City can only provide informational
material.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics: next steps;contact from
other entities interested in promoting the Type A Fund;a link on the website of
the Del Mar video;and linking the Type A website to organizations that have
received funding;
7. Engineering Services Update-February 2016
President Gulley referred to Item 7.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds presented the monthly engineering services project update for the
Salt Flats Levee Project/FEMA;McGee Beach Renourishment Project;McGee
Beach Breakwater Project;and the Miradores Project.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics:funding for the 2009
McGee Beach Breakwater project;the scope of the breakwater walkway;the
study regarding dredging;options for beach renourishment;the remaining
punchlist items that need to be addressed at the Miradores; removal of the
water fountains from the Miradores;the signs in the center of each Mirador;
base flood elevation for downtown and the impact to future development;the
elevation for Chaparral Street;the range of elevation for the Salt Flats Levee;
and the requirements for flood insurance.
8. Affordable Housing Update-January 2016 Activity
President Gulley referred to Item 8.Interim Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt presented the monthly activity report for
affordable housing.
Board members spoke regarding the following topics:funding for the Type A
Pilot Program;the number of homes expected to be paid off;the
reprogrammed funds from Nueces County Community Action Agency;and the
$10,000 downpayments funded through the homebuyer assistance program.
9. Affordable Housing Presentation -City's Infill Housing Incentive
Program (IHIP)
President Gulley referred to Item 9.Interim Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an overview of the City's Infill Housing Incentive Program.Mr.
Bentacourt presented the following information:the purpose of the program;
the benefits of the program;program guidelines;and program incentives.
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Board members spoke regarding the following topics:approval of the
ordinance by the City Council;whether the Type A board reviewed this
program;a mechanism in place for identifying lots;the timeframe to build the
homes;the Type A Pilot Program running parallel with Infill Housing Incentive
Program;the marketing plan to bring awareness to potential buyers or
developments on the available lots;whether there is a requirement that the
homes must be pre-sold;and how to get variances on lot set-backs.
8. Affordable Housing Update -January 2016 Activity
President Gulley returned to the discussion on Item 8,Affordable Housing
update.Board members asked questions regarding the following:the Type A
Pilot Program requirement that the home be sold prior to construction;the
process for amending the Type A Pilot Program guidelines;restrictions;and
the changes that were made to the Type A Pilot Program from the original
guidelines presented to the Type A Board.Deputy City Manager Margie Rose
explained that the Type A Pilot Program Guidelines were inadvertently left off
this agenda for review and staff will bring back this item for discussion.The
Board was provided a hard copy of the guideline variances.
H. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS:
None.
J. IDENTIFY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The following items were identified as future agenda items:Type A Pilot
Program guidelines;a FEMA presentation;and any information on how the
FEMA options could affect downtown development.
PUBLIC COMMENT
President Gulley called for comments from the public.Judy Telge stated that
she is involved with affordable housing through Accessible Housing
Resources Inc.and the Bay Area Smart Growth Initiative and expressed
appreciation that the City is addressing affordable housing,rental housing,
and housing for the extremely low income.Ms.Telge informed the Board that
an Affordable Housing Summit will be held in April and information will be
provided in the near future.
K. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
"Regardless of the agenda heading under which any item is listed,any word or phrase of any item listed on this agenda shall be
considered a subject for consideration for purposes of the Texas Open Meetings Act and other relevant laws,and the Board of
Directors may deliberate and vote upon any such subject and resolutions related thereto.Any descriptions of property or
amounts stated in this agenda are descriptive and not restrictive,and property and amounts may be changed in the motions,
actions or documents.In addition to other items listed in this agenda,policies and procedures of this corporation,legal analysis
of any items,policies or procedures,and any items that are currently receiving funding from this corporation may be discussed
and deliberated and these matters are added as subjects of discussion to this meeting. This agenda has been reviewed and
approved by the attorney for the governing body,and the presence of any subject or description in the Executive Session portion
of this agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Chapter 551 of the Texas Local Government Code by the attorney for this
corporation indicating that said subject or description thereof may be legally discussed in a closed meeting.
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