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Reinvestment Zone No. 3
Tuesday,August 28,2018 9:30 AM City Council Chambers
A. Chairperson Carolyn Vaughn to call the meeting to order.
Chairperson Vaughn called the meeting to order at 9:32 p.m.
B. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call roll of the Corporation Directors.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the Board was present to conduct the meeting.
(Board Member Hunter arrived at 9:38 a.m.)
Present 9- Chair Carolyn Vaughn, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member
Michael Hunter, Board Member Al Jones,Vice Chair Debbie Lindsey-Opel,
Board Member Ben Molina, Board Member Everett Roy, Board Member
Greg Smith,and Board Member Rudy Garza
Absent 3- Board Member Claudia Jackson, Board Member Joe McComb,and Board
Member Lucy Rubio
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
None.
D. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Minutes of the July 24, 2018 Regular Meeting
Chairperson Vaughn referred to approval of the minutes.Board Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Board Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously(Board members Hunter,Jackson,
McComb and Rubio-absent).
E. FINANCIAL REPORT:
2. TIRZ#3 Financial Reports as of June 30, 2018
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 2.
Treasurer Constance Sanchez presented the financial report for Reinvestment
Zone No.3 ending June 30,2018 including:total assets,income statement;
revenue;total expenditures;fund balance;and commitment reports.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
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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 Endless Summer Spirit Company
and/or other persons or entities desiring to engage in commercial
development at or in the vicinity of 424 Schatzell; 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 governing body seeks to
have locate, stay, or expand within the City limits and with which the
governing body is conducting economic development negotiations and/or
financial or other incentives involving said business prospect, and
possible action related to the aforementioned matters in open session.
Chairperson Vaughn referred to the days executive session.The Board went
into executive session at 9:34 a.m.The Board returned from executive session
at 9:57 a.m.
G. AGENDA ITEMS:
4. Fiscal Year 2018-2019 -Operating Budget
Resolution approving the proposed FY 2018-2019 Budget for the
Reinvestment Zone Number Three(TIRZ#3). Fund#1112.
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 4.Kamil Taros,Office of Management
and Budget,stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the FY2018-2019
Budget for the Reinvestment Zone No.3(TIRZ#3).Mr.Tares stated that the TIRZ
#3 Board approved the FY2019 budget at their July 2018 meeting which
included the revenue based on the preliminary tax roll.The City received the
certified tax roll from the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District which required
an adjustment of revenues from 61,242,100 to$1,409,018.
Board Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
Board Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously(Board Members
Jackson,McComb,and Rubio-absent).
5. Fourth Amendment to TIRZ#3 Project& Financing Plan
Resolution approving a Fourth Amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#3 Amended Project& Financing Plan
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 5.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano
stated that the purpose of this item Is to amend the Project and Financing Plan
for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.#3(TIRZ#3)to include the budget
that was approved in Item 4.
Board Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve Item 6,seconded by
Board Member Garza and passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,
McComb and Rubio-absent).
6. On-Street Parking Meter Technical Scope Development
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Motion authorizing an agreement with Walker Consultants in the amount
of$4,044 for the preparation of a request for proposals for parking
meters.
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 8.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize an agreement with Walker
Consultants in the amount of$6,044 for the preparation of a technical scope of
work for parking meters.Staff is recommending approval of the item to allow
Walker Consultants to move forward with Priorities#2 and#11 of the Parking
Action Plan.
Board members and staff discussed the following topics:replacement of all the
meters in the downtown area;implementation of the Parking Action Plan
Priorities#2 and#11;that the current meters do not have the capability to
integrate with new technology;and the technicial scope for the meters.
Board Member Garza made a motion to approve Item 6,seconded by Board
Member Hunter and passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,McComb.
and Rubio-absent).
7. Downtown Vacant Building Policy -Proactive Compliance
Program
Discussion and possible action regarding a Downtown Vacant Building
Proactive Compliance Program.
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 7.Alyssa Barrera,Executive Director of
the Downtown Management District,stated that the purpose of this Rem is to
propose the Downtown Vacant Building Proactive Compliance Program in
anticipation of the City Councils potential approval of a Downtown Vacant
Building Ordinance that does not include a registration component The
Proactive Compliance Program would allow for vacant building property
owners to receive incentives if they bring their buildings into compliance with
the new Standard of Care prior to October 1,2018.
Board members discussed the following topics:if the program is a completely
voluntary program;if October 1,2018 provides ample time for property owners
to come into compliance;that the Downtown Vacant Building Ordinance has
an effective date of October 1,2018;consideration to extend the effective date
of the Downtown Vacant Building Ordinance;and if funds can be encumbered
this fiscal year to be used next fiscal year.
Chairperson Vaughn requested to move to Item 8 to discuss the program for
FY2019.
8. Downtown Vacant Building Policy-Rehabilitation Pilot Program
Discussion and possible action regarding a Downtown Vacant Building
Rehabilitation Pilot Program.
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 8.Alyssa Barren,Executive Director of
the Downtown Management District,stated that the purpose of this item is to
discuss the Downtown Vacant Building Rehabilitation Pilot Program.It is
intended to create an achievable next step for property owners in compliance
with the new exterior standards of care that will be effective October 1,2018.
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Chairperson Vaughn made a motion to approve Item 8,seconded by Board
Member Hunter and passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,McComb,
and Rubio-absent).
7. Downtown Vacant Building Policy-Proactive Compliance
Program
Discussion and possible action regarding a Downtown Vacant Building
Proactive Compliance Program.
Chairperson Vaughn returned to the discussion regarding Item 7.
Board Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve Item 7,seconded by
Board Member Garza and passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,
McComb,and Rubio-absent).
H. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
9. TIRZ#3 Streetscape&Safety Program -August 2018 Update
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 9.Alyssa Barrera,Executive Director of
the Downtown Management District,stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the TIRZ#3 Streetscape&Safety Program.Ms.Barrera
presented the following information:the program details;eligible
improvements;example of candidates;the reasons the program was proposed
for the downtown area;traffic and planning analysis;program levels;a sample
of streetscape and safety improvements;qualified sidewalk repairs;an update
on three applications;modifications to the program regarding the proposal for
Water Street Restaurants;and a proposal for The Bay Jewel.
Board members discussed the following topics:support to waive or modify the
program for Water Street Restaurants;a calendar of events In the downtown
area;and a policy regarding the cutting down of trees.
10. TIRZ#3 Off Street Parking Program -August 2018 Update
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 10.Alyssa Barren,Executive Director of
the Downtown Management District,stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the TIRZ#3 Off-Street Parking Program.Ms.Barrera
presented the following Information:the program details;parking alliance and
enforcement compliance; potential target projects;the status of the off-street
parking program;and next steps.
Ms.Barrera presented a parking lot proposal for Block#33 including:the goal;
current condition;proposed improvements;total project costs;and
recommendation of a$80,000 TIRZ#3 reimbursement commitment if Omni
Hotel commits by September 30,2018.
Board members discussed the following topics:the commitment date of
September 30,2018;a date to complete the proposed improvements;and the
permitting process related to demolishing vacant properties for use as a
parking lot
MOTION OF DIRECTION
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Board Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing staff to move forward
with the proposal regarding Block#33,seconded by Board Member Molina and
passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,McComb,and Rubio-absent).
Ms.Barrera presented a parking lot proposal for Block#10 including:the goal;
current condition;proposed improvements;total project costs;and
recommendation of a$50,000 TIRZ#3 reimbursement commitment if Education
Service Center(ESC)commits by September 30,2018.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Board Member Guajardo made a motion directing staff to move forward with
the proposal regarding Block#33,seconded by Board Member Molina and
passed unanimously(Board Members Jackson,McComb,and Rubio-absent).
11. Update of TIRZ#3 Approved Programs and Initiatives -August
2018
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Item 11.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano
presented the status of the Project Incentives Program and Initiatives in the
August 2018 report.Ms.Medrano stated that the Le Meridian Hotel contract is in
default due to failure to meet closing terms.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Chairperson Vaughn made a motion directing staff to send a default letter to
the developer of the Le Meridien Hotel due to failure to meet closing terms,
seconded by Board Member Garza and passed unanimously(Board Members
Jackson,McComb and Rubio-absent).
IDENTIFY FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Chairperson Vaughn referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.The following
items were identified:Off-Street Parking Program incentives;and options
regarding the maintenance of parking tots.
J. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:44 a.m.
•Regardless of the agenda heading under which any Rem is listed,any won]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
properly or amounts stated in this agenda are descriptive and not rest fictive,and properly 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 horn 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 anysubject or
description in the Executive Session potion 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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