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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Crime Control And Prevention District - 06/25/1999 V r/ ,1/0 MINUTES CRIME CONTROL & PREVENTION DISTRICT JUNE 25, 1999 - 10 : 00 A.M. CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR Members Present : Leon Loeb Larry Baker Linda Bridges Isaac Valencia W. L. Hermis Jeanette Bazar Jose Olivares Others Present : Police Chief P. Alvarez, Jr. C. J. Rodriguez, Traffic Eng. Asst. Chief K. A. Bung Mariah Boone, TRIP Asst. Chief L. A. Villagomez Marco Cisneros, Parks & Rec. Pat Eldridge, CCPD Valerie Villarreal, CCISD Cmdr. B. Smith Benjamin Falcon, Jr. , CCISD Cmdr. U. B. Alvarado John Hornsby, CCPD Cmdr. B. Uhler James Smith, CCISD Cmdr. J. V. Garcia Karen Starrs, CCPD Steve Duskie, CCPD Yvonne Haag, Communications & Council Member H. C. Garrett Quality Management Mary Ann Robinson, Finance Mary Sullivan, Finance The meeting was called to order by President Loeb. The minutes of June 2 , 1999, were approved. Chief Alvarez began the presentation on the proposed combined substation and Juvenile Assessment Center. He began his presentation by stating that the first proposed substation would be combined with the Juvenile Curfew and Assessment Center facility. He said the Police Department spent a lot of time looking at proposed sites, specifically looking into parkland. The first substation is proposed to be built in district 3 (Hector P. Garcia Park - 4500 Block of Greenwood) because it is centrally located and an ideal location for such a facility. This information was presented to the City Council, but since that meeting the Police Department began researching other locations within district 3 . Chief Alvarez said he believes that the combined facility blends well into the Crime Control District Plan as well as the community-policing plan, which will be the first of its kind in Corpus Christi . He said he thinks 1 SCANNED `r �„r this new facility is something that is very attractive for the community and demonstrates to the citizens that the money committed to this project is spent for that facility. He also said that he is not opposed to an existing facility, but this would be very refreshing in having a new one built, and this is the greatest opportunity to accomplish it . It will also prove to the citizens that the District is keeping its promises. He told the Board that Asst . Chief Sung would present options for the interim center to them. The expected date of implementation for the interim center is September l't. Chief Alvarez said the total cost for the combined facility is $883,200 and will encompass 6,400 square feet . Asst . Chief Bung began his presentation with a breakdown of options for location and cost of the combined facility and locations for the interim center to open September 1't. The Board agreed on the concept of the combined facility, but would like to setup a site visit of the Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi at 3902 Greenwood. On the interim center, lease space has been located at Bear Lane and SPID, but we will have to go out for bids. The Board will tour this site when they tour the Boys & Girls Club. Marco Cisneros, Parks & Recreation, discussed the managerial responsibility of the Center. He stated that Parks & Recreation is ready to assume responsibility for the project . Mr. Loeb said it is time for the Board to appoint a formal committee to supplement the staff Ad Hoc working group. He appointed Board Members Linda Bridges (she will chair) , Larry Baker, Jeanette Bazar, Isaac Valencia, and from outside the Board Paige Dinn, Joe Alley, Mariah Boone, Dan Whitworth, Barbara Sudhoff, and Robin West . Ms . Eldridge agreed to contact the appointed members that are not present and inform them of their appointment . She pointed out that when the committee meets the meetings would have to be posted. Ms . Eldridge told the Board that the Police Department has received a grant in the amount of $285, 000 to link CCPD computers with the schools and other agencies working the Juvenile Assessment Center and should be implemented in December or January. Ms. Eldridge said the 1999/2000 budget has been revised. She said there will be amendments to the budget in coming months and she suggests the Board act on them at the same meeting. 2 111110 11.0 IVO Next item School/Police Partnership funds, Ms . Eldridge said that requests submitted are from CCISD, Tuloso-Midway, and Calallen. Mr. Valencia questioned the request from CCISD and expenses for security during school board meetings. Ms . Eldridge said she would contact Mr. Ortiz and have him resubmit a request . She said Tuloso-Midway is requesting the purchase of radios as well as a video system around the perimeter of the campus. The Board agreed that the video system is not eligible for funding. Ms. Eldridge said she would contact the Tuloso- Midway superintendent and have them quickly submit their reimbursement for this year so we will know how much money they have left so it could be added to the amendments. The Board decided to reimburse CCISD for expenses excluding the security amount for school board meetings originally submitted. The request from Calallen ISD was approved and they will be reimbursed. Ms . Eldridge said she would check with Flour Bluff ISD on their submission and said West Oso ISD is working on their submission. Ms. Eldridge gave the Board an update on Street Lighting. Mr. Olivares said at the Citizen Advisory Council meeting held at West Oso last week there were some concerns from the residents on adequate lighting. Cmdr. Smith gave the Board a report on the meeting. He said the West Oso Advisory Council is getting organized and they will be meeting again on June 28 at 7 p.m. Mr. Loeb asked Cmdr. Smith to advise Board Members when Citizen Advisory Council meetings are being held. Ms. Eldridge told the Board on the DWI enforcement that the Police Department is running Thursday and Saturday nights as well as weekends coming off the beach. On the biannual crime survey, she said she spoke with Dr. Phil Rhoades, A&M CC, and he suggested that the National Crime Survey be used as an example. She said that within the next couple of months this project would begin. Ms. Eldridge distributed an informational notebook prepared by Roy Martinez. The Board will send a thank-you letter to Mr. Martinez. The Board will meet again on July 21st at 2 :30 p.m. The on-site facility visit will be July 7th at 2 :30 p.m. Ms . Eldridge will check into where the Board should meet to be transported to the facilities. The meeting adjourned at 11 :45 a.m. 3