HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/13/1997I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of May 13, 1997, which were approved by
the City Council on May 20, 1997.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 20th day of May, 1997
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 13, 1997
2 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Loyd Neal
Mayor Pro Tem Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
Jaime L. Capelo Jr.
Melody Cooper
Alex L. Garcia Jr.
Arnold Gonzales
John Longoria
Dr. David McNichols
Edward Martin
City Staff:
City Manager Bill Hennings
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Donald B. Beal, First Lutheran Church, following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States was led by Dana Endres and Steven
Posey, students at Luther Jones Elementary School.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 29,
1997. Council Member McNichols pointed out an error on the first page of the minutes regarding
Mayor Neal's name. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended, and the motion passed.
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Mayor Neal referred to the Board and Committee appointments on the day's agenda, and the
following appointments were made:
Animal Control Advisory Committee
Leopoldo Luna (Reappointed)
Building Code Board of Appeals
Richard Alan Dodson
Commission on Children & Youth
Paige Dinn (Reappointed)
Monica Stender (Reappointed)
Dr. Maria Luisa Garza (Reappointed)
Carl Lewis (Reappointed)
Arturo Rodriguez
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Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Council Member John Longoria
Council Member Jaime Capelo
Council Member Arnold Gonzales
Council Member David McNichols
Council Member Melody Cooper
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria
Clif Moss
Bill Hennings
Armando Chapa (Alternate)
Tom Utter (Alternate)
Jorge Garza (Alternate)
Carl Crull (Alternate)
James Dodson (Alternate)
Mario Tapia (Alternate)
Elsa Munoz (Alternate)
Malcolm Matthews (Alternate)
Community Action Agency
Mayor Loyd Neal
Planning Commission
Bert Quintanilla
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on the first presentation concerning economic development
and job opportunities.
City Manager Hennings stated that the city has a contract with the Greater Corpus Christi
Business Alliance to, among other things, serve as the advisor to the City Council on economic
development matters. Mayor Neal commented that this City Council is going to be very proactive
in the area of economic development by seeking to bring jobs to Corpus Christi, keeping young
people in school, and improving the standard of living.
Mr. Joe Fulton introduced Ms. Nelda Martinez, who outlined two areas in which the Alliance
makes a significant contribution toward a healthy economy. She described the role of the Alliance's
Governmental Affairs Department, noting that the primary staff members in that department are
Gary Bushell and Blakely Fernandez; in addition, the Alliance receives professional representation
in Washington, D.C., and Austin. Ms. Martinez said the governmental affairs efforts focus primarily
on water, infrastructure, higher education, job training, economic development, and military affairs.
Ms. Martinez also described the Alliance's Small Business Development Department, which
consists of the Small Business Development Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center,
Microloan Technical Assistance Program, and the city -managed Minority Business Opportunity
Committee. She said that Phillip Von Keyserlingk is the interim director of that department. Ms.
Martinez said one of the most important functions of the Small Business Development Department
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is the counseling/training program.
Mr. Mike Carrell, another member of the Alliance's Board of Directors, presented statistics
on business recruitment and retention initiatives. He described the role of the Convention and
Visitors Department, directed by Marilyn Pierce, and the Economic Development effort, staffed by
Terry Britton and Amando Soto. He noted that there have been increases in several factors related
to conventions and tourism since 1986: numbers of conventions held at the Bayfront Plaza
Convention Center; convention revenue; number of hotels; hotel occupancy tax revenue; sales tax
revenue; and tourism -related jobs and payroll. However, said Mr. Carrell, in 1996 the Alliance
documented the loss of 28 conventions because their membership has grown and the convention
center is not large enough to accommodate their needs, and there is an immediate need to expand
the convention center.
Mr. Carrell said the Alliance's economic development efforts include recruitment of new
businesses, retention and expansion of existing businesses, and support of the area's military
missions. He said the Alliance's five-year goal of 5,000 new jobs is on track. Examples of recent
successful business recruitment include APAC Teleservices, Qualitech Steel, SITEL Corporation,
and First Data Corporation. Mr. Carrell said that several local companies have also expanded their
businesses, including Cintas industrial laundry and Ferguson Plumbing distribution facility, and the
Alliance staff has worked with 23 top area employers to identify expansion opportunities, including
the health services industry.
Mr. Carrell noted that the Business Alliance is also very active in promoting the region's
military presence. He said they successfully defended four major installations and over 10,000
military and civilian defense -related jobs during BRAC -95. In addition, the Alliance supported the
continued area build up of the Mine Warfare Center of Excellence, adding over 1,700 jobs since
BRAC -95. Mr. Carrell also described the Alliance's 1997 marketing strategy, funding sources, and
incentives, such as tax abatements and use of the enterprise zone. He pointed out that the Alliance's
economic development successes are due to strong community support and involvement.
Mr. Hennings said that economic development also involves the efforts of the Workforce
Development Board of the Coastal Bend (WDB). Ms. Debbie Seeger, Executive Director of
Workforce Development, gave a presentation on the WDB, explaining that the Mayor of Corpus
Christi and the county judges in the 12 -county Coastal Bend region formed the Coastal Bend Board
in 1996. She said the purpose of the board is to plan and oversee all workforce training and service
programs in this region, evaluate all workforce development programs, and consolidate govemance
of workforce training and service programs.
Ms. Seeger went on to say that the board's responsibilities include developing a strategic
plan, an operational plan and at least one Texas Workforce Center. She said the strategic plan
consisted of seven broad goals, which she described: integration, increase of service, funding
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diversification, welfare -to -work, labor market information, school -to -work, and Texas Workforce
Centers. Ms. Seeger also referred to a map of the location and proposed locations of Texas
Workforce Centers in the 12 -county area, differentiating between full-service centers and potential
branch locations.
Mayor Neal encouraged the Workforce Development Board, the Alliance and other entities
to work together to ensure that people in this area are properly trained for the jobs that are available.
Responding to Council Member Garcia, Ms. Seeger noted that the agency serves 5,000 to
6,000 people a year, and about two-thirds of those have had job outcomes. She said that figure is
increasing as the career centers increase.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria asked if any upcoming federal legislation would affect
WDB's programs. Ms. Seeger said there is pending federal job training consolidation legislation,
and she said she would welcome such consolidation.
Council Member Martin asked about the role of Workforce Development in the 78415
project. Ms. Seeger replied that they are contracted by the state to act as the fiscal agent, and they
subcontract with local entities to provide the services.
Council Member Gonzales asked about the school -to -work program. Ms. Seeger explained
that there are three major components: classroom -based leaming, work -based learning, and activities
which connect those two elements together.
In reply to Council Member John Longoria, Ms. Seeger said a local steering committee was
formed to develop a plan of action and identify subcontractors with regard to the 78415 projects.
Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, gave a presentation on
the Texas Enterprise Zone program and the city's enterprise zone; the city's industrial district
contracts; and the city's guidelines for granting tax abatements. With regard to enterprise zones, Mr.
Utter said Corpus Christi has about half of the state's enterprise zone projects, equaling about $2.2
billion. He described two of the projects--APAC Teleservices Inc. and Trinity Towers Limited
Partnership --as well as the necessary qualifications for an enterprise zone project.
Mr. Utter also described the purpose and nature of the city's industrial district contracts. He
said they allow the City Council to contract with industries located outside the city limits to not
annex them for some period of time; in return, the industries pay the city a payment in lieu of taxes,
along with other requirements, which he discussed. The other economic development factor
described by Mr. Utter was the city's tax abatement guidelines, which he noted were the same as
Nueces County's guidelines.
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Mr. Martin asked if the "buy local" provisions in the industrial district contracts and the tax
abatement policy were monitored. Mr. Utter replied that while the industrial district contracts do
not require the industries to keep records on whether they do buy local, city staff has discussed this
issue with a certain industry when they leamed the company was not abiding by the provision. Mr.
Martin suggested that a meeting with the Board of Trade be held to discuss this. Mr. Martin also
discussed the factor of the cost of water and its relationship to outside city limits companies.
Mr. Utter responded to Council members' questions regarding certain aspects of the
industrial district contracts and tax abatements.
Mr. Hennings said the next key issue to be presented to the Council was about local
transportation projects, including the I-69 project, the JFK Causeway, the Crosstown Expressway
extension, and the Northside Highway and Rail Corridor.
Nueces County Judge Richard Borchard discussed the I-69 project. He showed a short video
describing the importance of that project, and he explained the significance of the Intermodal Surface
Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). Judge Borchard noted that the present ISTEA expires in
September 1997 and it is critical to this region that that legislation be reauthorized. He noted that
there has been a shift in this country from east -west traffic to north -south traffic with the passage of
NAFTA, making the transportation corridors in this region much more important nationally. The
Judge discussed feasibility studies that have been conducted on Corridors 18 and 20, and the work
of the I-69 Texas Coalition.
Mayor Neal asked if there was anything else the city needed to do to assist in the I-69 effort.
Judge Borchard replied that it was important for the Mayor and the Council to continue to be active
and to work with members of the Business Alliance.
Mrs. Longoria asked what funding other than ISTEA would be available for the
transportation corridor. Judge Borchard stated that ISTEA is the federal government's funding
mechanism; the states do not have such a mechanism for massive transportation projects. He added
that it was important for people interested in the development of Highways 77 and 281 to work
together because there were other corridors in competition for funding.
Mr. Garcia asked how the progress of the I-69 Coalition compared with that of other
transportation coalitions. Judge Borchard said he thought there was room for improvement in
working on the I-69 Coalition. He added that the next meeting of the coalition will be held May 20,
1997 in Houston.
Mr. Billy Parks, District Engineer of the Corpus Christi District of the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT), briefly described the status of transportation funding in the United States
in general and in Texas and the Corpus Christi District specifically. With regard to the Crosstown
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Expressway, Mr. Parks said improvements were needed and would be made on that highway's
surface. He said TXDOT let a project of about $225,000 in May to raise a portion of the JFK
Causeway about 10 inches, which he noted was not the final solution on the causeway. He said the
Crosstown -Padre Island interchange (a $32 million project) has been made a priority I project, and
it is tentatively scheduled to be let in the year 2001 or earlier. He added that the JFK Causeway is
a priority II project. He described how a cost efficiency index is used in rating projects.
Responding to Council Member McNichols, Mr. Parks said 2001 is the year that the
construction funds will be allocated for the Crosstown interchange. He said the plans will be ready
in two years and there is a possibility that it could be initiated sooner if funding became available.
A brief discussion ensued, and Mr. Martin pointed out that there is a difference between the
Crosstown -Padre Island interchange and the Crosstown extension. Responding to Council members'
questions, Mr. Parks discussed funding variations among different regions in the state and how it
affects transportation projects. He added that the TXDOT District Office staff would be willing to
have more discussions concerning local transportation projects with the Council in the future.
Mr. John LaRue, Executive Director of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, discussed the
Northside Highway and Rail Corridor project. He said the project would consist of 11.5 miles of
highway that would cost $25 million and 6.3 miles of railroad costing $7 million, and it will link
I-37 with Hwy. 181 and should open up industrial development along the north side of the ship
channel. He explained that this project was designated by Congress as a high-priority corridor and
was added to the National Highway System. Mr. LaRue noted that the Port is currently dependent
upon the Tule Lake Lift Bridge for direct access between the facilities on the north and south sides
of the harbor, and this project will address that problem as well as safety factors, congestion and air
quality, and will provide significant intermodal linkage.
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City Manager Hennings said staff would report on the drainage assessment of the La Joya
Estates subdivision, where flooding occurred on April 2 and 3, 1997.
Mr. Carl Crull, Assistant City Manager for Public Works and Utilities, said the airport
recorded 4.86 inches of rain in the 24 -hours between noon on April 2nd and noon on April 3rd;
however, 3.45 inches fell between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. He said as a result of the flooding in the La
Joya neighborhood, the city retained the services of Shiner, Moseley and Associates (SMA) to
analyze the rain event and the associated flooding, and to make recommendations to alleviate future
problems.
He discussed the process used to prepare the study, and said that SMA concluded that four
major factors contributed to the flooding in La Joya Estates, which he described with the assistance
of a map of the area: runoff from two agricultural fields to the east and north of the subdivision, an
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obstruction in the main (66 -inch) storm sewer line and runoff from areas outside the subdivision, and
a large "backwater" effect from the downstream drainage attributed to very dense vegetation and fill
in the flood plain.
Mr. Crull said recommendations made by SMA were divided into three categories --
immediate, short-term, and long-term. Immediate recommendations included inspection of the storm
sewer system and removal of all obstructions, which staff has done; construct another inlet in the
park; and construct a berm at the southeast corner of Greenwood Drive and Holly Road. Short-term
recommendations included clearing brush along La Vollo Creek; and in the long-term, the study
recommended removing the old railroad trestle over the Airport Ditch at Holly Road; clear the rest
of La Vollo Creek to Oso Creek; install a peak -flow monitoring program; and provide some type of
controls on agriculture which would limit the amount of flow and debris out of agricultural areas.
Council Member Martin said that prior to the construction on Holly Road and Greenwood
Drive, the water that flowed from the area of Wal-Mart to the Holly -Greenwood intersection was
retained in the agricultural field because of the barrier formed by the two streets. He said that when
Holly was reconstructed, it was significantly lowered and the "dam" was removed. In addition, at
the point in construction when this storm occurred, the relief system to the dam was not yet in place,
which resulted in a position of vulnerability.
Responding to Council Member Gonzales, Mr. Crull described aspects of the drainage using
the map of the subdivision and surrounding area. Dr. Gonzales said a resident of the neighborhood
had called the city at about 2 a.m. on April 3rd. Mr. Hennings replied that a city crew went to the
neighborhood at that time but could not get in because of the high water. He said they did not find
an obstruction in the storm sewer until 10 a.m. that day.
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Mayor Neal called for a 15 -minute recess.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 4, adoption of the FY97 Consolidated Annual Action
Plan, which consists of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs
City Manager Hennings said the Council could consider every project one -by -one and
determine if the Council wished to accept the staff's recommendation for that project or make
changes to the funding, and then proceed with each successive project once consensus was obtained
on that particular project. The Council agreed that that would be an acceptable procedure for
considering the projects.
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Mayor Neal began the discussion of the CDBG projects, and the Council concurred with
staff's recommendation for funding of Item 1 for $51,480.
Council Member Garcia asked about Item 3 -ADA compliance/curb ramp improvements. Mr.
Hennings replied that there was a mandate to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) regarding accessibility for disabled persons, but there was not a specific time table involved.
Mr. Utter said that when streets and buildings are built or substantially reconstructed, they are built
to comply with ADA regulations. Council Member McNichols further discussed the issue of ADA
compliance. There was a consensus of the Council to allocate no funding for Items 2 through 6.
With regard to Item 7 -street and drainage improvements on Omaha Street between IH -37 and
Leopard, Council Member Betty Jean Longoria asked what the recommended funding of $170,000
included. Mr. Utter replied that the proposal was for design of the project and right-of-way
acquisition. There was consensus to approve staff's recommendation for Item 7 for $170,000 and
no funding for Item 8.
Council Member John Longoria asked about Item 9 -design and construction of Harvard
Street (Prescott and Vestal and adjacent block sections of Vitemb and Vestal streets). Mr. Hennings
said that engineering consultants will be utilized on these projects. There were no objections to
funding Item 9 for $631,000, with no funding for Item 10. Following a brief discussion, there was
consensus to accept Item 11 for $25,400, with no funding for Items 12 and 13.
Council Member Betty Jean Longoria made a motion, seconded by Council Member Capelo,
to add $60,000 to Item 14 -heating and cooling modifications at the Center for Hispanic Arts. There
was consensus to fund Item 15 for $20,000, with no funding for Items 16, 17, 18, and 19. There was
also consensus to fund Item 20 for $80,000 and Item 21 for $75,000.
The next items discussed were Item 22 -single family/commercial rehabilitation loan program
of the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), and Item 23-HCD's emergency
repair grant program. Mr. Capelo suggested that $300,000 be subtracted from the proposed funding
for Item 22 of $1,000,000 for a revised total of $700,000 under the CDBG program; and that
$50,000 be subtracted from the funding for Item 23 of $900,000 for a revised total of $850,000 under
CDBG.
Responding to Dr. McNichols, Mr. Hennings said the proposal is to fund $700,000 out of
CDBG for Item 22, with $300,000 to be funded through the HOME program, so that the end result
would still be $1 million. Mr. Utter briefly discussed why this year's HOME allocation is different
from previous years.
There was consensus to concur with staffs recommendation for funding Items 22 and 23
with the revised totals, as well as the following items: 24 ($125,000), 25 ($622,000), 26 ($30,000),
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and 27 ($391,200); with no funding for Item 28.
Following a brief discussion concerning HCD's code enforcement operation, there was
consensus to fund Item 29 for $192,320. Mr. Utter also discussed Item 30-northside multi -agency
facility renovation (phase I), including the purpose of the proposed feasibility study. It was agreed
to fund Item 30 for $90,100, and Item 31 for $250,000, with no funding for Item 32.
Mr. Capelo suggested that $175,000 be added to fund Item 33 -renovation and assessment of
the Lindale and Greenwood Senior Centers, and there was consensus to do so, as well as agreement
to fund Item 34 for $852,000 and Item 35 for $150,000.
Council Member Martin referred to Item 36-T.C. Ayers Recreation Complex renovation,
suggesting that this was the type of project that the Council could allocate funding for design, with
the intention of funding the construction in the future.
The Council then tentatively agreed to the following funding amounts: Item 37, $75,000;
Item 38, $27,000; Item 39, $37,800; Item 40, $65,200; Item 41, $43,400; and Item 42, $4,100; with
no funding for Items 43, 44 and 45.
Mr. Longoria referred to Items 46 through 59, projects of non-profit organizations. He made
a suggestion to fund Item 52 for $53,260 and Item 56 for $45,616, with the balance to go toward
funding Item 36.
Before there was tentative approval of Mr. Longoria's motion, Mr. Garcia and Mr. Gonzales
referred to Item 46-AVANCE Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter. Mr. Garcia questioned whether the
Southside/Southeast Senior Center project could be done in phases, and Mr. Utter replied that staff
has been doing site selection but phased -in construction would be more expensive. Council Member
Cooper said that area of the city has been waiting for a senior center for many years, adding that she
would not support a proposal to defer its funding or construction.
Following additional discussion, the Council tentatively agreed to fund Items 52 and 56 as
stated, and Item 57 for $80,000. The Council members also discussed the concept of incrementally
funding the projects of the non-profit organizations.
Mr. Longoria suggested that $15,000 be subtracted from the proposed funding for Item 7
(Omaha Street project), for a revised total of $155,000; add that $15,000 to Item 36 to fund design
for the Ayers Recreation Center renovation; and add $16,124 to Item 46 to assist the AVANCE
project.
Mayor Neal called for a vote on the motion (restated by City Secretary Chapa) to allocate
CDBG funding on Items 1 through 59 per staff recommendation, with the following exceptions: Item
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14, plus $60,000; Item 22, minus $300,000; Item 23, minus $50,000; Item 33, plus $175,000; Item
52, plus $53,260; Item 56, plus $45,616; Item 46, plus $16,124; Item 7, minus $15,000; and Item
36, plus $15,000. The motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Cooper, Garcia, Gonzales, 13.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye."
Mayor Neal then referred to the proposed HOME program allocations. Mr. Capelo made a
motion to subtract $350,000 from Item 4, for a revised total of $150,000.
Mr. Martin stated that he and Mr. Garcia would be abstaining from voting on the HOME
program funding because they serve on bank boards which have contributed money into the
Community Development Corporation.
Mr. Utter said that in order to balance the HOME program allocations, a new category under
the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation would be created for housing
rehabilitation in the amount of $350,000. Mr. Capelo said he would amend his motion to include
the proposal as stated by Mr. Utter; seconded by Mr. Longoria.
City Secretary Chapa called for a vote on the motion for the HOME allocations as stated.
The motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Cooper, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria,
McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and Martin abstaining.
Mayor Neal referred to the ESG allocations. Of the seven items listed, the Council members
concurred with staff's recommendation to fund Item 4 for $18,000, with no funding for Item 6. The
Council members discussed several funding options on the remaining five items.
Mayor Neal suggested that $20,000 be subtracted from Item 2 for a revised total of $60,000;
add $10,000 of that to Item 1 and the other $10,000 to Item 7; subtract $2,000 from Item 3 for a
revised total of $33,000; and add that $2,000 to fund Item 5.
The Mayor then made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Longoria: to fund Item I for
$10,000; Item 2 for $60,000; Item 3 for $33,000; Item 4 for $18,000; Item 5 for $2,000; no funding
for Item 6; and Item 7 for $10,000. City Secretary Chapa called for a vote on the motion for the
ESG allocations, and it passed by the following vote: Cooper, Garcia, J. Longoria, Martin,
McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Capelo, Gonzales, and B. Longoria voting "No."
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the resolution as follows:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 022917
Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi Consolidated Annual Action Plan for
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Community Planning and Development Programs for FY 97; authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to submit the Consolidated Annual Action Plan to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to make changes in the Consolidated Annual Action Plan if required by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Capelo, Cooper, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Garcia and Martin abstaining.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 5, storm water management program.
Mr. Crull said that city staff met with members of the Builder's Association, which resulted
in amendments made to the draft document, as well as a meeting with representatives of some of the
major retail centers in the city.
Mayor Neal noted that there was not a quorum of the Council present at that moment; he
therefore called for a 10 -minute recess.
Upon returning from the recess, the Mayor asked Mr. Crull to continue discussion on Item
5. Mr. Crull reiterated that staff had met with various representatives, and the changes that were
made to the proposed ordinance were highlighted in the document provided to the Council.
Council Member Martin said he thought the revised draft finally reflected the opinions that
had been stated about the ordinance. Responding to a question from Mr. Martin, Mr. Crull said the
purpose of the guidance document is to provide suggestions on how the requirements in the
ordinance can be met. Mr. Martin suggested that an advisory committee consisting of affected
parties be formed so as to provide input to staff on the effectiveness of the ordinance. Mr. Martin
also asked if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had established standards for storm water
runoff, and Mr. Crull said it had not, although there are national urban runoff averages for
comparison purposes. However, the EPA does want cities to show consistent improvement in the
quality of its runoff.
Council Member Garcia asked if a landowner or developer would be fined if he or she did
not follow what is outlined in the guidance document. Mr. Crull explained that the guidance
document may have several options to solve a particular problem.
Council Member McNichols asked if so many specific details were required, such as those
included in the best management practices. Mr. Crull said several cities have developed best
management practices guidance documents, and Corpus Christi's is modeled after the City of
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Houston's document. He said he thought detail was necessary because part of the ordinance parallels
EPA requirements, at least for tracts five acres and larger.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Jim Baxter, General Manager of Padre Staples Mall, said he thought that the ordinance
was "overkill." He said no research was conducted to determine exactly what are the water quality
problems in Corpus Christi. He added that the ordinance would be cumbersome, expensive and
impossible to follow.
Mr. Bill Brown, of Peterson Development Company, had many comments about the plan,
calling it punitive and unnecessarily voluminous. He said it does not address the prevalent problems
of flooding and litter, and he questioned why the ordinance needed to be passed in the first place.
He said the staff spent many months preparing the plan but did not consult with the people whom
it would affect. Mr. Brown delineated certain portions of the document to which he objected.
Ms. Valerie Gray, Storm Water Superintendent, addressed some of the comments made by
Mr. Brown and Council members. She pointed out that one of the program components for the city's
EPA permit requires that the document be formally adopted by June 1, 1997, and the City of Corpus
Christi was one of the first in the region to have an EPA permit. She said staff retained the
assistance of a local consultant who was familiar with the terrain and the development practices in
Corpus Christi so he could propose a plan that would be acceptable and not burdensome.
Mr. Martin pointed out that the Council had also raised many of the same questions raised
by Mr. Brown, such as the purpose of the storm water document in the first place. He agreed that
there were some changes that needed to be made to the ordinance, but it has very minimal effect
from the current laws. A brief discussion ensued.
Mayor Neal asked when the second reading of the ordinance would be required. Mr.
Hennings replied that May 27, 1997 would be the last opportunity. The Mayor suggested that the
Council could pass the ordinance on first reading at the current meeting, and then staff and the
developers could have two more weeks to propose changes.
Mr. Leon Loeb, Managing Partner of Loeb and Company Limited, said the ordinance was
confusing, ambiguous and ultimately unenforceable because it does not have a compliance standard.
Mayor Neal reiterated that the interested parties had two weeks to make suggestions on how the
ordinance can be improved, and he apologized that they had not had more time to provide input up
to that point.
Following a brief discussion, Mr. Garcia made a motion, seconded by Mr. Martin, to delete
the words "and shall be followed" in Section 13-200 of the proposed ordinance, so that section
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would read, in part, "...a true copy of which is on file with the City Secretary, is adopted...." The
motion to amend passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria,
Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 13, Building,
Construction and Related Operations; Housing and Housing Premises Standards and the
Platting Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi regarding adoption of a Storm Water
Quality Management Program; providing for penalties; providing for severance; providing
for an effective date; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading, as amended, by the following vote: Capelo,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye";
Cooper absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 6, appointment of the ad hoc panel to the Municipal
Arts Commission.
City Manager Hennings said that several additional names had been added to the proposed
list for the ad hoc peer panel.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. M97-111
Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc peer panel to the Municipal Arts
Commission consisting of art specialists to review applications for the FY 97/98 Performing
Arts Subgrant Program.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
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May 13, 1997
Page 14
7. Case No. 497-3, Sam H. Jones Auto Parts: A change of zoning from an "I-2" Light
Industrial District to an "I-3" Heavy Industrial District on Roblex Industrial Area, Block 6,
portion of Lots 5 and 6, located on the east side of Plato Road, approximately 2,200 feet
south of Agnes Street.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member McNichols made a
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Gonzales, and the motion passed.
Responding to Council Member John Longoria, Mr. Brandol Harvey, Director of Planning
and Development, said the area of the proposed zoning change was one of the areas identified as
being eligible for a sexually oriented business, but he did not think the area was attractively located
for that type of business.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022918
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Sam H. Jones Auto Parts, by changing
the Zoning Map in reference to Roblex Industrial Area, Block 6, portion of Lots 5 and 6,
from "I-2" Light Industrial District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District; providing for
publication.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
Mayor Neal opened the public hearing on the following zoning case:
8. Case No. 497-4. Braselton Land Venture: A change of zoning from an "A-2" Apartment
House and an "AB" Professional Office Districts to an "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District
on Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, Section 6, 7.84 acres out of Lots 15 and
16, and Village at the Lakes, Block 3, south portion of Lots 23 through 35, located at the
southeast corner of Everhart Road and Lake Livingston Drive.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Capelo made a motion
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Page 15
to close the public hearing; the motion was seconded and it passed unanimously (Cooper absent).
In response to Council Member Garcia, Mr. Harvey said that a stop light would not be
required because the proposed development is for a relatively small subdivision. He added that this
area is also still well served in terms of fire protection, which staff continues to monitor.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 022919
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Braselton Land Venture, by changing
the Zoning Map in reference to Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, Section 6, 7.84
acres out of Lots 15 and 16, and Village at the Lakes, Block 3, south portion of Lots 23
through 35, from "A-2" Apartment House and "AB" Professional Office Districts to "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and
ordinances from previous meetings on Items 9 through 21. The Mayor stated that Item 20 would
be tabled, and Council Members requested that Items 9 and 13 be withheld for discussion. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
10. M97-113
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Ratification and Amendment
No. 2 to the Agreement with Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science at Texas
A&M University - Corpus Christi in the amount of $69,235 for the purpose of providing
dissolved oxygen and other data collection required by the operating permit for the Oso
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
11. M97-114
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
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Small Agreement for Architect/Engineer Consultant Services with J. R. Thompson
Engineering in an amount not to exceed $28,000 for engineering services related to
developing the necessary technical criteria to comply with Part II.A.4 of the subject permit
related to flood control facilities/projects, for a revised contract total of $42,500.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
12. M97-115
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract in the amount of
$230,500 with Power Project Management, Inc. for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant:
Influent Pumps Variable Frequency Drives Installation.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
14. RESOLUTION NO, 022920
Resolution concerning the use of proceeds of revenue bonds issued by the Bexar County
Health Facility Development Corporation to finance and refinance rehabilitation facilities
located within the boundaries of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
15.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022921
Ordinance appropriating $252,442 from accumulated interest in the Capital Projects Fund;
authorizing the transfer of this amount into the No. 300 General Obligation Debt Service
Fund for the annual debt service payment.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
15.b. ORDINANCE NO. 022922
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from paving assessment revenues in the No. 220 Street
Capital Projects Fund; authorizing the transfer of $250,000 of this amount into the No. 300
General Obligation Debt Service Fund for the annual debt service payment.
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Page 17
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 022923
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 476.42 -square foot portion of a 5 -foot wide utility
easement in Lot 3, Block 12, Laguna Vista Shores; subject to compliance with the specified
conditions; and the owner replatting the property within 180 days at the owners' expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 022924
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use Privilege
Agreement with The Clower Company for the right to construct, install, operate, and
maintain a canvas awning structure that will be attached to the building front and overhang
a portion of public right-of-way located at 415 Starr Street; and establishing a fee of $100.00.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 022925
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-month lease, with
the option to extend on a month-to-month basis for up to 9 additional months, with Kent A.
Nielson, D/B/A The Limousine Company, a sole proprietorship to operate a limousine and
shuttle service at the Corpus Christi International Airport, in consideration of payment of 6%
of gross sales and 2% of baggage contracts.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
19.a. ORDINANCE NO. 022926
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 30 day lease, with
Landry's Seafood and Steakhouse -Corpus Christi, Inc. to operate a restaurant on the Peoples
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Street T -Head, in consideration of payment of the greater of $6,000 per month or 2.75% of
monthly gross sales.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
19.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 5 -year lease, with Landry's
Seafood and Steakhouse -Corpus Christi, Inc. to operate a restaurant on the Peoples Street T -
Head, in consideration of payment of the greater of $6,000 per month or 2.75% of monthly
gross sales.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper
absent.
20. POSTPONED
Amending the Cod, of Ordi....nees, Chapter 53, Traffic, Article VIII Schedules, Scetieii 53
254, Sch.,dulc V Increase in State Speed nit a, Certain Zones by redue;..g the 3pcc.I
to 40 MPII betveeeti Caribbean D.ivc and Yorktev n Boulevard.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 022927
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute approximately a five-year lease
ending December 31, 2001 with Simmons Airlines, Inc. dba American Eagle Airlines, Inc.
for ticket counter space, office space, gate space, apron space, and joint use of the baggage
claim space and other common areas at Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration
of payment of fees that total $4.06 per enplaned passenger and are adjusted annually based
on a fixed formula; providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia,
Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper
absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Page 19
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 9, award of depository services contract.
Council Member Garcia asked if the city would still be contractually obligated to maintain
those services if Frost National Bank were ever to be bought out by another bank. City Attorney
Bray replied that if that were to occur, the city would have to consent to an assignment.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience, and there were none. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9. M97-112
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Depository Services
Contract with Frost National Bank to provide depository services for City funds at an
estimated annual cost of $100,641.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper and McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 13, Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
Responding to Council Member Garcia, City Manager Hennings stated that all of the city's
construction contracts contain provisions for minority participation. Each project is assessed as to
the availability of subcontractors and then the percentage of minority participation is determined.
Mr. Garcia asked how that provision is enforced. Mr. Crull replied that there is a provision
in the contract that the general contractor has to provide documentation of his minority subcontracts,
and staff cross verifies that information. If there is not compliance, there is a penalty clause.
Council Member Martin asked if there had been any way that this contract could have been
awarded to a local contractor, and Mr. Crull said not to his knowledge. Mr. Martin pointed out that
the difference between the lowest responsive bid and the second lowest bid was $200, and he asked
if the second lowest bidder was a local company; Mr. Crull said it was. Mr. Martin made a motion
to table this item; the motion was seconded and it passed.
13. POSTPONED
Motion auth rizing the City Manager or hi3 designee to execute a contract in thc amount of
$194,500 with R.M. Wright Construction for thc •
Sereei. Revlaeemelit P , 2.
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Mayor Neal deviated from the agenda and called for petitions from the audience.
Ms. Veronica Solano, 1701 Modesto Street, said the report about the La Joya Estates
flooding was biased and disturbing. She said it constituted a cover-up of liability and responsibility
by Haas Anderson Construction, the state and the city. She criticized specific aspects of the report,
including the four factors cited as the cause of the flooding. She said the families of that
neighborhood were asking the Mayor and Council to intervene and resolve this situation.
Mr. Gilbert Jasso said the American G.I. Forum, Dr. Hector P. Garcia Founding Chapter,
seeks justice for the La Joya Estates flood victims. He said there was a possible conflict of interest
in the preparation of the report by Shiner, Moseley and Associates, which he said was one-sided.
In addition, he said the contractor, state and city representatives met behind closed doors and
excluded La Joya residents and the American G.I. Forum who he said had evidence relating to the
flooding.
Ms. Genevieve Elizalde, 5721 Escondido, said she was also one of the flood victims. She
said children have become sick from the mold in their homes. She said to their knowledge, none of
the flood victims were questioned during the investigation for the report by SMA.
Mr. Neal Trolinger, 337 Stages Dr., said there was an ongoing problem with obtaining
information that had been requested on Corpus Christi Taxpayer Association letterhead. He said
many of the requests went unanswered for over six months, contrary to a 10 -day time line mandated
by state ordinance. He said it appears that information has been willfully, and possibly maliciously,
withheld. Mr. Trolinger then distributed a letter from the state Attorney General's Office to the city
referring to a request that he made in November 1996 in preparation for the Uvalde bond validation
hearing, and he says he was denied that information.
City Attorney Bray replied that several months ago the city was presented with a number of
open records requests for voluminous information. He said letters were sent to Mr. Trolinger at that
time with respect to all the information in any of the letters telling him that he could make
arrangements to come in to look at the information. Mr. Bray said he did not know of any
information that has not been furnished in response to that request. He said there were several earlier
requests for which there was some delay in furnishing information because of the amount of staff
time that was being devoted to the pipeline project. Mr. Bray added that the particular Attorney
General letter was one isolated piece of information that was requested, and the contractor for the
pipeline took the position that the information was proprietary. The city submitted that to the
Attorney General without taking a position on it, and the Attorney General issued an opinion.
Ms. Rebecca Coronado, 1634 La Joya, said the residents of that neighborhood were told by
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Page 21
city staff that the mold in their homes would not harm them, but they did get sick. She said Council
Member John Longoria should help the residents resolve this situation and come see the damage to
their homes.
Mr. Longoria responded that he visited the neighborhood immediately after the flooding and
had spoken since then to several residents. He said since attorneys were immediately involved, they
are prohibited from entering into extensive dialogue about the subject. He added that that has not
stopped them from trying to seek immediate relief for the residents.
Some of the La Joya residents responded to Council members' questions concerning their
health problems and what the residents said was sewage in their homes during the flooding.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, complimented the Mayor for seeking public input on
issues. He asked what the penalty would be if the city failed to pass the storm water ordinance by
June 1st. He also referred to a proposal to add police officers to the force, and he suggested a way
to find some funds to do so: he noted that each month the City of Corpus Christi receives
approximately 334 separate bills from Central Power and Light for electricity. On each bill there
is a customer charge, the minimum of which is $13.77 and it ranges to $85. He asked about the
feasibility of negotiating with CPL to eliminate the customer charge on each bill to the city, which
amounts to over $40,000 per month. The Mayor said they would consider his suggestion.
Mayor Neal said he would like to move the public comment portion of the meeting to
immediately after the opening of the Council meetings in the future. He said he would like to allow
for about 30 minutes of public comment. Council Member Betty Jean Longoria pointed out that that
had been the practice in the past, and she asked if the public would be limited on the time they would
be allowed to speak. Mayor Neal said the time would be limited with some degree of reasonableness
involved.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal announced the closed session, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, regarding the following: claims arising out of recent flooding; firefighter contract
negotiations and related legal processes; Arthur Barnes v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 92-5814-H,
347th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible action thereon in open session; John Betz
v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 93-177-C, 94th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible
action thereon in open session; Onesimo Cruz v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 89-4954-D, 105th
District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible action thereon in open session; and potential
litigation claim of Edward Seth Rogers Jr.
The Council went into closed session.
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May 13, 1997
Page 22
The Council returned from closed session. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 022928
Ordinance appropriating $310,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the Self -Insurance
Fund for lawsuit settlement; and declaring an emergency.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Capelo, Cooper,
and McNichols absent.
Council Member Garcia made the following motion; it was seconded and passed by the
following vote:
M97-116
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute documents settling John Betz v. City of
Corpus Christi, No. 93-177-C, 94th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, for $210,000.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Capelo, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
Council Member Gonzales made the following motion, seconded by Council Member Betty
Jean Longoria; the motion passed by the following vote:
M97-117
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute documents settling Arthur Barnes v. City
of Corpus Christi, No. 92-5814-H, 347th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, for $100,000
and return to an equivalent grade 23 position.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Capelo, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria,
and Neal voting "Aye"; J. Longoria and Martin voting "No"; Cooper and McNichols absent.
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report and Council concerns, and there were none.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the Mayor declared the Council meeting
adjourned at 11:10 p.m. on May 13, 1997.
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ATTACHMENT D
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY97 ANNUAL ACTION
Recommended CDBG Program
FY97 CDBG Allocation
programmed Funds
.gram Income from Rehabilitation Program
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY97 CDBG PROGRAM
$5,058,000
230,000
700,000
$5,988,000
#
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
REQUEST
RECOMM.
STAFF
Planning
Comm.
Recomm.
City
Council
Adopt.
1.
Collections Section/Rehabilitation Loan Servicing & Collections.
Servicing of loans provided to low income homeowners assisted through
the Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Program. Page 1
53,295
(
/
51,480 1
51,480//11
.,
U() "7 '
2.
Corpus Christi Public Libraries/Greenwood Community Learning
Center. Proposed is a 1,000 sq. Foot addition to the Greenwood Branch
Library for English classes and a language lab. 4044 Greenwood R. CT
16.02 Page 2
125,000
0
3.
Engineering Dept./ADA Compliance -Curb Ramp Improvements.
Design and construction of curb ramps improvements including pavement
repair and sidewalk grade adjustment. Page 3
75,000
CJ
4.
Engineering Dept/Southmoreland Addition Phase II Page 4
Reconstruction of street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and
storm sewer.
1,149,000
(tel
5.
Engineering Dept/Southmoreland Addition Street Improvement
Phase III Design. Design of street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk
driveways and storm. Page 6
69,000
O
Engineering Dept./ Street & Drainage Improvements -Rojo Street:
Arlington & Southgate - Design and Construction of street pavement,
curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway, and stone sewer for Rojo Street between0
Arlington Drive and Southgate Drive. Page 8
295,500
7.
Engineering Dept/ Street and Drainage Improvements - Omaha
Street: I.H.37 & Leopard Design and Right of Way Acquisition. Design'
of street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway and storm sewer on
Omaha St. between IH 37 and Leopard, and R.O.W. acquisition . Page
12
170,000
170,000
l 1 Q 0
8.
Engineering Dept/Omaha Street: I.H.37 & Leopard - Construction.
Reconstruction of street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveway and
storm sewer. Page 14
848,000
0
9.
Engineering Dept/Harvard Street: Prescott & Vestal and adjacent
block sections of Vitemb & Vestal Streets - Design and construction
of street pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalks and driveways. Page 16
631,000
(
631,000
1 35,000
�L Jt 060
10.
Facilities Management/CITY HALL - ADA Improvements
Replace fire extinguisher cabinets throughout City Hall. Page 20
7,600
0
11.
Facilities Management/Corpus Christi Museum Of Science & History -
ADA Improvements. Four automatic door openers and handrails at
existing handicapped ramp. Page 21
25,4002(
5,400
5 / ii 1)
�/
12.
Facilities Management/Art Community Center - ADA Improvements.
Two automatic door openers to make the facility more accessible. Page
22
9,400
n
'_,!
3.
Facilities Managementllnternational Airport Parking - ADA
Improvements. Reconfigure the parking lot to provide adequate number
of handicapped parking spaces and relocate the spaces immediately
adjacent to the front of the Terminal and the accessible. Page 23
20,000
0
1
2
.OJECT & DESCRIPTIONS
REQUEST
STAT
RECOMM.
Planning
Comm.
Recomm.
City
Council
Adopt.
14.
Facilities Management/Center For Hispanic Arts. Modifications to the
existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning system (HVAC) at the
Center. Page 24
60,000
60600
60000
15.
Facilities Management/Library Dept - Corpus Christi Public Libraries
-ADA Improvements. Central Library Remove ceramic title at the main
20,000
C 20,000_,./
,21% ad(
)
entry and install new nonslip surface.Greenwood Library Install handrails
and wheelchair spaces. Page 25
16.
Facilities Management/Harbor Playhouse - ADA Improvements .One
automatic door opener and selected door hardware replacement
throughout the building. Page 26
12,000
LJ'
17.
Facilities Management/Police Dept. - ADA Improvements
Removal and replacement of signage on all five floor of the Police Station
and the door hardware to the stairways doors need to be replaced with
hardware that meets ADA codes. Page 27
43,000
Q
18.
Facilities Management/ Tract 16 Neighborhood Council Facility
Improvement Tract 16 facility improvements to augment current
improvements which are int he planning and design phase. This program
will enhance the facility's usefulness as well as improve the parking. Page
28
56,400
19.
Gas Department/Gas Dept. Bldg. - ADA Improvements
One automatic door opener at the main entry. 4225 South Port. Page 29
5,000
0
20.
Health Department - Health Department Building - ADA
Upgrade of three public restrooms and two automatic
door openers at the main entrances. Parking lot and ramps will also be
reconfigured to provide adequate handicapped parking and access. 1702
Home Rd. Page 30
80,000
80,000
—�
000/
K( 000Improvements.
21.
Housing & Community Dev. Dept/Weed & Seed Program.
of the Weed & Seed Program. Additional funds are being
requested to fund an additional staff position to assist in the expansion of
services. If additional Weed & Seed funds become available through
other grants, the CDBG funds will be returned to the program for
reprogramming. Page 31
100,000
r 75,000
----__----
' 75,000
in --440
r'-"1"1,
22.
Housing & Community Development /Single Family/Commercial
Rehabilitation Loan Program. Funds are used to provide low interest
loans to homeowners to assist them in bringing their house up to current
housing standards. Page 35
1,000,000
1,000,000
1,000,000
ll mo
I (40
23.
Housing & Community Development/Emergency Repair Grant
Program. Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to homeowners that are
low income elderly/handicapped persons. Page 36
900,000
900,000
900,000
915-0 We
/
24.
Housing & Community Development Demolition/Replacement and
Relocation. Funds for the demolition of structures of property owners
being assisted through the Demolition/Replacement Program and for
grants to cover relocation costs and related expenses. Page 37
125,000
125,00
125,000
bt6-6(6
25.
Housing & Community Development/Rehabilitation Services.
Support services to low and moderate income persons, such as loan
processing, development of specs and plans, inspections, housing
counseling and other related resources Page 38
622,000622,
00 0
622,000
/, ,ilio
26.
Housing & Community Development/Minority Business Opportunity
Program (MBOC) Funding for the FY97 MBOC Program includes
$70,000 grant from U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business
Development Agency and a $30,000 match request from the CDBG
Program. Page 39
30,000
(3 0
) 30,000
n ZO
2
3
.OJECT & DESCRIPTION
REQUEST
STAF
RECOMM:
Planning
Comm.
Recomm.
City 7`
Council
Adopt.
27.
Housing & Community Development General Administration
(CDBG,HOME,ESG). Administrative support for the CDBG,HOME,ESG
Grant Programs. This activity is responsible for the planning, oversight,
coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and management and
Technical. Page 40
391,200
391,200. ,1
391,200
�P
i3 7 aM
28.
Housing & Community Development/DEMOLITION
Elimination of slum and blight including removal of substandard structures,
high weeds, debris, trash and other health hazards to the public in all
target areas. Page 41
200,000
100,000
/ l
l
29
Htousing & Community supplement the City's effort in elimination of E slum aand bllight including
the removal of substandard buildings ani. CLEAN-UP PROJECTS to
address high weeds, brush and debris along pdblic right-of-ways
throughout CDBG targeted areas using project area youth. Estimated
cost for the clean-up project is $100,000. Page 42
:1_92‘.320
192,320
192,320
IV,,320
30.
Park & Rec. DeptjNorthside Multi Agency Facility Renovation. Phase
I. Multi phased renovation of Washington School to facilitate and promote
programs for Nueces County Community Action Agency Headstart
Program, YMCA, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts, Senior Community Services,
and Park & Recreation. Phase I - demolition of deteriorated and blighted
conditions of the existing facility, excluding the Central Kitchen area.
Provide 2 temporary/portable classrooms for displacement of programs
during renovations. Renovate the existing kitchen to meet growing
demands, ADA, building code and health standards and design the Phase
II future construction.
Page 43
440,000
94,476
(Th 1//)
Y /
90,100
Design &
feasibility
study
(including
old transit
site)
and utility
connection.
-1.
Park & Rec. Dept/HEB Pool Bathhouse Renovations. Demolition of the
existing bathhouse and the unsafe baby pool. Construct a new
bathhouse, new shade structure, and play equipment. Page 45
250,000
250,000
9573 , d(
32.
Park & Rec. Dept/ADA Renovation & Improvements
Playground Access & Park Improvements, Marina Restrooms, Anderson
Amphitheater ADA Compliance, Magee Beach & Fishing Access
Improvements ADA Compliance and signage. Page 47
370,000
,\
v
33.
Park & Rec. Dept/Senior Center Renovation and Assessment.
Renovate Lindale and Greenwood Senior centers to eliminate immediate
deteriorating and hazardous conditions and to procure professional
services to assess and evaluate the structural condition of Greenwood
Center building foundation. Lindale Center Eliminate the immediate roof
Teaks in the dining room and replace the area caused by roof separation
and construct a new access walkway from the parking area to front
entrance. Page 50
175,000
1 5175
,g57C,r
/
34.
Park & Rec. Dept/Southside/Southeast Senior Center. Construct a new
7,250 s.f. senior center and parking. Page 53
852,000
52,000
I
ill
9:5W,0(4)
35.
Park & Rec. Dept/Neighborhood Parks Rehabilitation &
Improvements. Eliminate deteriorated neighborhood park/play conditions
to provide altemative recreational opportunities targeted at youth -at -risk.
Demolish deteriorated park conditions and play equipment at Sacky Park,
Molina Veterans Park, HEB Park, Botsford Park and Fountain Park.
Construct new playground, ADA access security lighting, multi-purpose
concrete courts, and landscape. Page 55
150,000
150,000
150,000
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4
QJECT & DESCRIPTION
REQUEST
STAF
RECOMM.
Planning
Comm. -
Recomm. :
City
Council..
Adopt.
36.
Park & Rec. Dept/TC Ayers Recreation Complex Renovation.
Renovate the recreation complex to meet the expanding demands for
youth -at -risk programs and inter -generational programs. Elimination of
hazardous conditions in the pool area, and provide ADA access. New
construction and expansion of the existing recreation center to
accommodate an additional 2,500 O. Demolition of deteriorating asphalt '
court surface and replace with new multi-purpose concrete floor with
synthetic surfacing. Demolition and removal of unsafe baby pool.
Construct ADA access to the shallow end of pool, renovate the interior of
the existing bathhouse to meet ADA. Page 61
300,000
300,000
CCC
37.
Planning Dept./Comprehensive Planning Assistance
Comprehensive Planning including inside the city limits and the City's
Extratenitorial Jurisdiction. The Comprehensive Planning Program is an
ongoing effort to approve anew plans and regularly update previously
adopted plans. Page 63
75,000
00
75,000
/7c -tee
`
38.
Traffic Engineering/Street Lighting Improvements. Page 65 _
Improvements consist of converting 104 4,000 -lumen Mercury Vapor and
5,800 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights to higher intensity 10,000
lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor street lights at midblock locations in
residential streets generally bounded by State Highway 358, Laguna
Madre, US Naval Station and Flour Bluff Dr.
27,000
27,000
-777
x il* coc
39.
Traffic Engineering/Street Lighting Improvements
Improvements consist of converting 276 4,000 lumen Mercury Vapor and
5,800 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights to higher intensity
10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor streets lights. And installation
of 44 new 10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor street lights at
midblock locations to residential streets generally bounded by Agnes
Street, Port Ave., Interstate Highway 37, McBride Line, Leopard Street and
Baldwin Boulevard. Page 67
37,800
037,809_,./
37,800
--%?
et
40.
Traffic Engineering/Street Lighting Improvements
Improvements consist of converting 356 4,000 lumen Mercury Vapor and
5,800 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights to higher intensity
10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor streets lights. And installation
of 128 new 10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor street lights at
midblock locations at residential streets generally bounded by the
Crosstown Expressway, Home Rd. Kostoryz Rd, Stapes St. and IH 37.
Page 69
65,200
65,200/
65,200
/ -
F'i
41.
Traffic Engineering/Street Lighting Improvements
Improvements consist of converting 277 4,000 lumen Mercury Vapor and
5,800 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights to higher intensity
10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor streets lights. And installation
of 68 new 10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor street lights at
midblock locations at residential streets generally bounded by the
Crosstown Expressway, State Highway 358, Old Brownsville Rd and
Horne Rd. Page71
43,400
(4400/
43,400
IM,1166
42.
Traffic Engineering/Street Lighting Improvements
Improvements consist of converting 18 4,000 lumen Mercury Vapor and
5,800 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor lights to higher intensity
10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor streets lights. And installation
of 10 new 10,000 -lumen High Pressure Sodium Vapor street lights at
midblock locations at residential streets generally bounded by Staples St.
Agnes St, Carancahua - 3rd St and Ayers St.. Page 73
4,100
4,100
4,100
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ROJECT & DESCRIPTION
REQUEST
STAk
RECOMM.
Planning
Comm.
Recomm
City
Council
Adopt.
43.
Wastewater Division/Harvard Street Collection System Rehabilitation
Project
Rehabilitate the aging wastewater infrastructure simultaneously with
Harvard Street and drainage improvements. Census Tract 18.01 Blk 3.
Page 75
100,000
0
44.
Wastewater Division/Omaha Street Line Clean-out Installation Project
Install wastewater clean -outs on each residential and commercial line
simultaneously with Omaha Street and drainage improvements. Page 78
19,000
J
45.
Wastewater Division/Manhole Rehabilitation Project
Wastewater manholes in the Broadmoor Park, High Terrace and Arboleda
Subdividions to be structually rehabilitated. Census Tract 16.01, Blk 1 and
Tract 15 Blk 1. Page 81
112,500
TOTAL CITY DEPTS.
10,336,115
5.908,000
4.553.976
5
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
PROJECT & DFSCRIPTION
REQUEST
STAFF
RECOMM.
Plann.
Comm.
Recomm.
304,521
City
Council
Adopt.
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5.
AVANCE Inc. Corpus Christi Chapter
Funds for a new building at West Oso ISD to provide intervention model
programs for education, social support and new opportunities. Page 83
304521
47.
BUCCANEER LITTLE LEAGUE
Construction of a baseball field. Location Zavala Page 94
53,500
48.
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES OF CORPUS CHRISTI, INC.
Construction of a facility to house the Ark Assessment Center and
Emergency Shelter for ages, 7 - 17 at 12910 Up River Rd. CT 37 Page
100
294,250
294,250
49.
COASTAL BEND ALCOHOL & DRUG REHABILITATION. Acquisition
of 1737 S. Brownlee for treatment' of medically indigent chemically
addicted adults. Page 113
65,370
65,370
50.
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTH TEXAS, INC.
Job training facility expansion - construction of an addition of
approximately 4,000 s,f. onto an existing building for office and classroom
space. 2661 S. Port Ave. Page 129
275,000
275,000
51.
GREENWOOD MOLINA NURSERY SCHOOL
Child day care expansion to improve conditions in present services and to
provide for additional child care services needs for ow income families.
954 National Dr. Page 144
260,000
260,000
C
52.
GULF COAST COUNCIL OF LA RAZA
Roof, wall, and floor repairs of recreation facilities for children residing in
the emergency shelter. 721 Omaha Street. Page 155
53,260
`�i `&L-L�Q ()
HIV/AIDS Housing Center,Inc.,(The Passage). Installation of an Elevator
at the Corner of Elizabeth & 6th Street. CT 12 Page 162
85,000
85,000
()
54.
HIV/AIDS Housing Center, Inc.,( The Passage) Shoring up piers
under the office at 1336 Sixth Street and adding a training room and
space for VISTA Volunteer and persons working on housing project for
the agency with funds from state competitive housing grant.. Page 174
24,267
24,267
55.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI. Security fencing and
parking lot improvements throughout the housing developments of the
Housing Authority of the City of Corpus Christi. Page 188
285,200
56.
Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc. Improvements to the
Elgin Park Neighborhood Center at 2955 Greenwood Drive. Census Tract
16.01. Page 200
45,616
45,616
/.1�‘�r
57.
NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY. To weatherize
homes occupied by families from low to very low incomes in the targeted
area.. Page 220
80,000
80,000
80,000
OA Mr,
58.
THE SALVATION ARMY. Renovation of the restrooms at the Community
Center to comply with ADA requirements. 1802 Burford. Page 227
52,802
0
59.
UNIVERSAL LITTLE LEAGUE. Construction of a senior field to improve
the baseball playing area for the kids. 4035 Greenwood Dr. Page 241
250,000
0
TOTAI NON PROFITS
Rn 0n0
1 434 074
TOTAI
2128 788
5yg8R 000
rl q8R n00
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Recommended Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) P. am
FY97 ESG Allocation
$133,000
PROJECT &DESCRIPTION
REQUEST
Staff-
Recomm.
Planning
Comm.
Recomm.
City
Council
Adopt.
1
Corpus Christi Hope House
Corpus Christi Hope House attempts to meet the emergency housing needs
of all women who are pregnant and without a home in the Coastal Bend.
Page 1 Attach. F
10,000
/6)000
2
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc.
Operates a free cafeteria, a women's shelter, a men's shelter for elderly
and disabled men, an employment program, a referral service, and provides
clothing, shoes, blankets, etc. to poor and homeless. Page 5 Attach. F
100,000
."'
80,000
80,000
6i00 30
3
r-'
Dos Mundos Day School --
Assistance to homeless parents by providing day care for their children
while they search for employment and as they do what is needed to attempt
to rebuild their lives. Provide services to homeless parents such as
parenting classes, GED instruction, use of satellite programs, and English
as a second language instruction.
Page 12 Attach. F
43,900
35,000
35,000
3 ��
4
Gulf Coast of La Raza
Emergency Shelter/Assessment Center for runaway youth;Family
Counseling Center provides counseling services to troubled families; Drug
Abuse Intervention Services:Parenting Classes; Academy of Transitional
Studies Charter School; HIV/AIDS Education outreach; Supportive Services
and Education to teen parents.
Page 17 Attach. F
58,039
18,000
18,000
(r 000
5
Passage HIV/AIDS Housing Center
End Stage Residence under Special Care License, referrals to the total
Continuum of Service Chart attached to this proposal, placement in
agreement for housing units in apartment complexes, case management
and listing of available safe affordable units of housing, outreach and
referral for testing and medical treatment, and bereavement services.
Page 21 Attach. F
2,000
;L/ COO
6
Salvation Army
The Salvation Army operates a wide variety of Social Services Programs
which benefit the homeless. These include shelters for men, women, and
children; a corrections program for men and women; a Homeless Veteran's
program; the Voice Works program; crisis aid to families and individuals;
seasonal aid, job training and counseling, life skills counseling, information
and referrals; and the Mobile Canteen Feeding program. The Salvation
Army serves the homeless segment of our community on a continual basis
24 -hours a day, 365 days a year. Paje 25 Attach. F
50,000
r
7
Women's Shelter
Emergency Shelter safe -house is provided to victims of domestic violence
or sexual assault. In addition, clients of the agency receive other
supportive services such as counseling, locating employment, housing,
accompaniment to court and police department, filing for Orders of
Protection and Victims Compensation Claims.
Page 32 Attachment F
27,000
/0, 0.00
7
TOTAL
290,939
133,000
133,000
134GUO
RECOMMENDED FY97 HOME PROGRAM
FY97 HOME Allocation
$1,556,000
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi w'll set aside at a minimum the
15% ($233,400) required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24 -month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide
technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.
wit) w0 (viler (;L(2CC,: )0_61 t x ( o L 36-4 000
4/10/9
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ACTIVITY
STAFF
RECOM
PLANNING
COMM
RECOM
COUNCIL
ADOPTED
CCCIC
1.
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
517,000
517,000
A deferred, forgivable loan not to exceed $3,000 will be
provided to low income, homebuyers for the purpose
of meeting down payment and closing costs expenses.
ET/ 7) 066
2.
ADMINISTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
155,600
155,600
C
q, 6 ck,
Administrative funds for staffing, planning, oversight,
coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and
evaluation, contracting, recordkeeping/reporting and
overall program management. Technical assistance
will be provided to enhance the capacity of CHDO's,
nonprofits, owners/investors of rental property and
other organizations that may participate in the
program. Also includes administrative funds for direct
operating support for the CHDO's.
- u� (�
/ 1
i7 „ in
Y W_1 '
/ 55- 000
<35(�/000
OTHER ENTITIES
4
New Construction (specialty units)
150,000
150,000
HUD Sec. 202 and Sec. 811 units - seed funds and
limited equity injection.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (CDC)
New Construction
500,000
500,000
5
Construction of new single family \ Multi - housing
units. The units must remain affordable for a minimum
of 20 years. These funds may be used by a CDC.
F0,000
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG (.CHDO)
NEW CONSTRUCTION
233,400
233,400
Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO's) for the purpose
of constructing new rental housing units.
ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION
‘\-
Financing to acquire and rehabilitate existing rental
housing which would be owned, operated or
sponsored by a Community Housing Development
Organization is proposed as an activity. Housing
acquired through this program will be made available
to low income individuals under affordable conditions
for a period up to 15 years.
t
TOTAL
1,556,000
1,556,000
(/b/4'/O(X
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi w'll set aside at a minimum the
15% ($233,400) required by regulations for use by the CHDO within the 24 -month period. The City of Corpus Christi will provide
technical assistance and capacity building as necessary.
wit) w0 (viler (;L(2CC,: )0_61 t x ( o L 36-4 000
4/10/9
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