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Meeting Minutes
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - Downtown
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
9:30 Attorpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, 602 N.
Staples St., 2nd Floor Board Room (Rm. 210)
A. Chairman Mike Pusley to call the meeting to order.
Chairman Pusley called the meeting to order at 9:31 a.m.
B. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call roll of the Corporation Directors.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the Board
was present to conduct the meeting.
Present 9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Pusley referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the public.
D. MINUTES:
1. 23-1883 Approval of the September 19, 2023 Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Minutes
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 1.
Board Member Guajardo moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Board Member
Barrera and passed unanimously.
E. FINANCIAL REPORT:
2. 23-1823 TIRZ #3 Financial Reports as September 30, 2023
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 2.
Interim Director of Finance and Procurement Alma Casas presented information on the
following topics: TIRZ No. 3 financial position for the twelve months ended September
30, 2023; TIRZ No. 3 commitments as of September 30, 2023; project specific
development commitments as of September 30, 2023; targeted vacant property
improvement commitments as of September 30, 2023; downtown living initiative
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commitments as of September 30, 2023; commercial finish out commitments as of
September 30, 2023; streetscape and safety improvement program commitments as of
September 30, 2023; and rooftop activation program commitments as of September 30,
2023.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS:
3. 23-1896 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 regarding economic development
agreement(s) involving Agnes Water LLC and/or other entities involved with a
development at or near 401 Water Street in the downtown area.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
G. AGENDA ITEMS:
4. 23-1784 Motion to approve a Downtown Development Reimbursement Agreement with
101 Shoreline, LTD for improvements to the property located at 101 N Shoreline
Boulevard for a total incentive amount not to exceed $21,827.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 4.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the Bay Building as follows: project site; current condition;
project concept; and recommendation.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Suckley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
Abstained: 0
5. 23-1786 Motion to approve a Downtown Development Agreement with 500 Shoreline,
LLC for improvements to the property located at 500 N Shoreline Boulevard for
a total incentive amount not to exceed $162,446.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 5.
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Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the Plains Capital Bank Tower as follows: project site; current
condition; project concept; and recommendation.
Board Members, Executive Director Barrera Mason, and A sistant City Attorney Aimee
c icorn-Reed discussed the following topics: the total investment for the Plains Capital
Bank Tower is $324,000; and to ensure the landscaping investment is protected, staff will
add a five-year maintenance requirement on all landscaping agreements.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Guajardo. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
Abstained: 0
6. 23-1788 Motion to approve an amendment to the TIRZ #3 Downtown Development
Reimbursement Agreement with OK HI-FI, LLC for improvements to the
properties located at 415 D Peoples Street and 424 Schatzel Street for Phase
Two incentive amount not to exceed $68,075, effective upon signature by the
City Manager or designee.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 6.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the OK HI-FI as follows: project site; current condition (interior);
project concept; current condition (exterior); project concept; and recommendation.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Campos. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
Abstained: 0
7. 23-1785 Motion to approve a 3rd amendment to the TIRZ #3 Downtown Development
Reimbursement Agreement with 1001 N Water Street, LLC for the property
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located at 1001 N Water Street, which provides the developer with an extension
for the completion date from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 7.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on The Northwater Apartments as follows: project site; before
photos; and current progress.
Board Members and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics:
a Board Member thanked the developer for their investment in this property; these units
will be one bedroom studio apartments; and these apartments will bring a positive impact
to the area.
Board Member Guajardo moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
Abstained: 0
8. 23-1783 Resolution approving an eleventh amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #3 Project & Financing Plan to expand the eligibility
of improvements made by a landlord under the Commercial Finish -Out Grant
Program to allow for reimbursement for the cost of adding walls to separate
existing spaces into more than one retail space.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 8.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: project plan overview; and commercial
finish -out program.
There were no questions from the Board Members.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member
Campos. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member James Sedwick, Board Member
Dan Suckley, Board Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board
Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 3 - Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Jim Klein, and Board Member Everett Roy
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Abstained: 0
H. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
9. 23-1789 DMD Placemaking & Economic Development Project Updates
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 9.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: placemaking; RFQ: on -call architecture
and engineering services; downtown parking; holiday installation schedule; lighting
survey; economic development; food/non-alcoholic drink options policy; Buc Commission
(update); and Law Office of Jason Wolf (update).
Board Members and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics:
a concern about vacant properties in the downtown area being used as parking lots;
DMD proposes a pervious cover for the downtown parking Tots; and a Board Member
recommends implementing guidelines for parking lot maintenance.
I. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Pusley adjourned the meeting at 10:12 a.m.
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