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Meeting Minutes
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 - Downtown
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
10:00 AM Council Chambers
A. Chairman Mike Pusley to call the meeting to order.
Chairman Pusley called the meeting to order at 9:56 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 11 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member
James Sedwick, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board
Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Rudy Garza
Absent 1 Board Member Jim Klein
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Pusley referred to Public Comment. There were no comments from the public.
D. MINUTES:
1. 24-0480 Approval of the February 20, 2024 Special Meeting, January 30, 2024 Special
Meeting, and November 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 1.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Board Member
Hunter and passed unanimously.
Aye: 11 -
Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member
James Sedwick, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board
Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 1 Board Member Jim Klein
Abstained: 0
E. FINANCIAL REPORT:
2. 24-0439 TIRZ #3 Financial Reports as of January 31, 2024
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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 four months ended January 31,
2024; TIRZ No. 3 commitments as of January 31, 2024; project specific development
commitments as of January 31, 2024; targeted vacant property improvement
commitments as of January 31, 2024; downtown living initiative commitments as of
January 31, 2024; commercial finish out commitments as of January 31, 2024;
streetscape and safety improvement program commitments as of January 31, 2024; and
rooftop activation program commitments as of January 31, 2024.
A Board Member and Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD)
Alyssa Barrera Mason discussed the following topic: DMD is in communication with the
developer of the 600 Building project and should receive an update within two weeks.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: (NONE)
G. AGENDA ITEMS:
3. 24-0377 Motion to approve a Downtown Development Agreement with Scott M. Barker
for improvements to the property located at 425 Peoples Street for a total
incentive amount not to exceed $18,625, effective upon signature by the City
Manager or designee.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 3.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: project site; history; current condition;
project concept; and recommendation.
Board Members and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics:
awnings are not included in the remodel of this project; the second floor of this building
will be used for small businesses to lease out; and a concern about what kind of signage
will be used.
Board Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Board Member Roy.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
11 - Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member
James Sedwick, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board
Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 1 - Board Member Jim Klein
Abstained: 0
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4. 24-0378
Motion to approve a Downtown Development Agreement with Produce Goods,
LLC for improvements to the property located at 425 Peoples Street for a total
incentive amount not to exceed $72,600, effective upon signature by the City
Manager or designee.
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 4.
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:
Absent:
11-
Board Member Roland Barrera, Board Member Paulette Guajardo, Board Member Gil
Hernandez, Board Member Michael Hunter, Board Member Mike Pusley, Board Member
James Sedwick, Board Member Dan Suckley, Board Member Everett Roy, Board
Member Sylvia Campos, Board Member Connie Scott, and Board Member Rudy Garza
1 Board Member Jim Klein
Abstained: 0
H. PRESENTATION ITEMS:
5. 24-0481 DMD Updates
Chairman Pusley referred to Item 5.
Executive Director of Downtown Management District (DMD) Alyssa Barrera Mason
presented information on the following topics: PD lighting assessment; mural fest 2024
artists; mural fest 2024 locations; Gallery 41 (update); OK HIFI (update); community
grocery (update); and new business marketing.
Board Members and Executive Director Barrera Mason discussed the following topics:
Thirsty Corpus LLC is in their final stages of design; the murals are an effective way to
decrease blight, while also benefiting the cultural district; a concern about the lack of
parking downtown; and a concern about the timing of the downtown traffic lights.
I. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Pusley adjourned the meeting at 10:33 a.m.
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