HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/28/1998I 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 April 28, 1998, which were approved by
the City Council on May 12, 1998.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 12th day of May, 1998.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 28, 1998
2:10 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Loyd Neal
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper*
Alex L. Garcia Jr.
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Edward A. Martin
Dr. David McNichols
Ci y 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 Robert Saenz, Primera Asamblea de Dios, following
which the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States was led by Council Member John
Longoria.
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 21, 1998, and there being no
corrections, he proclaimed them approved as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to the board and commission appointments on the day's agenda, and
the following appointments were made:
Ethics Commission
Gary Bradford
Frank Tompkins II
Senior Community Services
Advisory Committee
Roberto Gonzales
Gay Nell Harper
Municipal Arts Commission
E.G. (Eddie) Olivares
Crystal Lyons
Transportation Advisory Committee
Walter Prothro (Reappointed)
Israel Ybarra (Reappointed)
Anthony Alejandro
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Mayor Neal then referred to the presentations on the day's agenda.
The first presentation was made by Ms. Rose Vela, Chairperson of the Crime Control and
Prevention District, who noted that there will be a joint meeting of the District and the City Council
on May 6, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Ms. Vela then presented the District's
proposed budget for 1998-99 and she said they have adopted the accrual accounting method (which
the city uses) for the months of June, July, and August, which will result in a balance forward on
August 1st of $914,869. The total expenses for the budget year are estimated to be $2,961,327, and
the estimated revenue from the 1/8 cent sales tax is $3,400,920.
Mayor Neal asked if the legislation which created the District required that a reserve be
established in the budget this year, and Ms. Vela said the proposed budget will have a reserve of
$439,593. Council Member Gonzales said he felt that amount was Large, adding that there are many
projects that need to be accomplished. Ms. Vela said some of the goals of the District this year are
to implement the program as a whole, as well as addressing street lighting needs, new police
personnel, community policing initiative, school/police partnership, and the juvenile assessment and
truancy center. City Attorney Bray added that this budget is consistent with the budget that was
approved by the voters last November.
Responding to Council Member McNichols, Ms. Vela said the District's fiscal year
corresponds with the city's fiscal year of August 1, 1998, through July 31, 1999, as recommended
by the city's Finance Director. She also further discussed the amount that will be carried forward.
In reply to Council Member Betty Jean Longoria, Ms. Vela said the District's subcommittee
on the street lighting issue has met several times with the city's Traffic Engineering Department and
Central Power & Light and concern has been expressed that the $50,000 budgeted for street lighting
in FY1998-99 will be insufficient. However, she said, some of the reserve funds may be able to be
used for additional street lighting.
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Prior to the next presentation, Mayor Neal announced the withdrawal by the applicant of Item
10, Zoning Case No. 498-5, King's Crossing Realty, a change of zoning from "R -1B" One -Family
Dwelling District to "A-2" Apartment House District on Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, Section 10, being 19.205 acres of land out of Lots 19 and 20, located on the south side of
Yorktown Boulevard, approximately 1,245 feet east of South Staples Street.
Council Member Martin questioned whether the zoning application was being withdrawn or
if it was being postponed. (City Manager Hennings informed the Council later in the meeting that
the applicant had withdrawn his zoning request and he may submit a new application at a later date.)
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10. WITHDRAWN
Aparhnent Ilousc District.
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The next presentation was made by Mr. Chuck Cazalas, representing CITGO Petroleum
Corporation, who provided an update on the Oak Park property purchase program. He said CITGO
communicated with the residents in a number of ways, including fliers and biweekly newsletters,
small group briefings and in-home counseling in English and Spanish, and holiday -related events
and drawings. He noted that services offered through the Oak Park Property Purchase Center were
provided by Prudential Residential Services.
*Council Member Cooper arrived at the meeting at 2:35 p.m.
Mr. Cazalas also stated that discussions have been held with different entities, including the
Corpus Christi Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, City Zoo, and the Corpus Christi Board
of Realtors. Of the 275 properties involved in the purchase program, 242 or 88% have committed
to the program. Mr. Cazalas acknowledged that while the sale of a person's home is traumatic and
stressful, overall the program has proceeded satisfactorily.
Mayor Neal complimented Mr. Cazalas on the professionalism exhibited throughout the
program. Other Council members also commented on the program, and Mr. Cazalas pointed out that
over the next few months more and more dollars will be circulating through the local economy as
a result of these property sales and the ensuing movement of some homes to other parts of the city.
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience.
Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said the majority of the Council had made a commitment
to try to ensure that the city's boards and commissions are inclusive and diverse and so far they had
kept that commitment, with the exception of the Board of Directors of the Greater Corpus Christi
Business Alliance. He said of the 30 board members there are only eight Hispanics. Mayor Neal said
the City Council is rotating its representation on the Alliance board, and the current representative
is Council Member Gonzales, who is also serving as Mayor Pro Tem at this time. The Mayor added
that the City Council does not appoint all of those board members.
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Mr. Cliff Atnip, 358 University, said he works for Joe Adame Realty as a commercial realtor.
He said that on March 31, 1998, the Council passed a resolution denying consent to operate a
correctional rehabilitation facility on Saratoga Boulevard. He said he had spoken to all but one of
the Council members and did not find a single strong reason why the proposal was denied. He asked
the Council to place this item on the agenda for the next regular Council meeting.
Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said a recent new story reported that the projected raw
water cost in November will be about 65 cents per 1,000 gallons. He said in his last water bill the
raw water cost was a little over 33 cents per 1,000 gallons. Mr. O'Brien said that article also quoted
Council Member McNichols as saying that was a fair increase in the cost of raw water, which Mr.
O'Brien argued against. Mayor Neal said Mr. O'Brien is aware that city officials have been
discussing the adjustment in the raw water cost for about two years and the recent news story was
not a surprising announcement but rather reporting of a planned increase over a number of years.
City Manager Hennings pointed out that the cost of raw water is a small part of the residential
customer's bill, while the large industrial and commercial customers will be bearing the majority of
the cost of the raw water increase.
Mr. R.F. Hasker, 1813 Wallace, said a recent news article questioned why the same few
citizens address the City Council each week. Mr. Hasker said he also questions why more taxpayers
do not attend the Council meetings and address the issues at hand. He commented on the city's debt,
and criticized spending money for the proposed disparity study.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein thanked city staff for their work on the air conditioning system at
Lindale Senior Center.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 4, business disparity study.
City Manager Hennings recalled that on February 24, 1998, the City Council discussed the
feasibility of a disparity study of minority-owned businesses with representatives of the University
of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs in Austin. Mr. Hennings said he had been asked what his
recommendation would be, and he said whatever funds that can be made available to minority-
owned businesses should first go to certain initiatives that can assist minority-owned businesses. As
a result, Mr. Tom Utter, Assistant City Manager for Development Services, prepared a report on
initiatives that can be undertaken, which was provided to the Council on April 24`h. Also at the
February 24th meeting, the Council asked Mr. Hennings to negotiate with representatives of the LBJ
School about them conducting a disparity study.
Mr. Hennings went on to say that the legal environment regarding this issue is very complex,
and he suggested the Council schedule a discussion at a future meeting so the City Attorney can brief
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the Council on the legal issues involved and also to give the public an opportunity to learn more
about it. The City Manager said if the Council decides to proceed with the disparity study, he
suggested they sharpen the focus of the study, at least during the first phase, to determine whether
or not there is any current discrimination going on that affects the ability of minority-owned
businesses to have access to the city's contracting and procurement process. He said if there is
current discrimination, there may be a remedy the Council can adopt that will be upheld in court
when challenged.
In response to Council Member Garcia, Mr. Hennings further discussed legal challenges that
could arise and the focus of the study. He also explained, in reply to Council Member Betty Jean
Longoria, that if the Council approved an agreement with the LBJ School, they would be the ones
to gather the necessary information for the study, or the Council could issue a request for proposals
and open the field for possible candidates. He said city staff will be heavily involved because much
of the information will come from city records.
Mr. Jorge Anchondo, of the LBJ School of Public Affairs, introduced Dr. Jon Wainwright,
a research associate with the LBJ School and co-director of the Center for Historically Underutilized
Businesses. Using visual aids, Dr. Wainwright described the purpose and scope of the proposed
study, which is basically a "fact-finding" mission. He said public sector programs for minority-
owned and women -owned business enterprises (MWBEs) can help mitigate disparities in business
enterprise by increasing the demand for MWBE goods and services; encouraging improvements to
the supply of MWBEs; and fostering increased interaction with majority contractor and vendor
communities.
Dr. Wainwright said recent Supreme Court decisions (Croson and Adarand) have placed
important restrictions on public sector MWBE programs, known as the "strict scrutiny" standard,
which he explained. He also reviewed the qualifications of the members of the team who will
conduct the disparity study if it is approved.
Dr. Wainwright then described the tasks that the team would undertake: legal overview;
evaluation of city procurement policies and practices; analysis of city contracts and purchases, of
small business formation and earnings, of Census Bureau MWBE surveys, and of MWBE patterns
in private construction. Also, the tasks include development of narrowly tailored MWBE goals; and
analysis of anecdotal evidence of MWBE disparity and of historical patterns of MWBE participation.
The tasks also include development of the following: a new MWBE ordinance; a mission, budget,
and structure for an MWBE office; operational policies and procedures pursuant to a new MWBE
ordinance; and technical assistance and other public measures to support participation of MWBEs
in public and private contracting and purchasing activities.
Responding to Mayor Neal, Dr. Wainwright and Mr. Anchondo described the voluntary
nature of the goals that would be set, including the provision for contractors to make "good faith"
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efforts to meet those goals. The Mayor pointed out that the city already has a program in place with
certain goals for minority participation. Dr. Wainwright also discussed the metropolitan area of the
city. Mayor Neal said he wanted to ensure that MWBEs from outside Corpus Christi's metropolitan
area did not take contracts away from local businesses.
Council Member Garcia asked several questions about the proposed study. In reply, Dr.
Wainwright discussed litigation issues, other cities that have conducted disparity studies, costs of
the study, categories of MWBEs, and "qualified, willing, and able" bidding practices.
Council Member Cooper expressed concern about the proposed cost of $224,515 (including
salary costs of $121,713 for five people), particularly in light of the city's current financial situation.
Dr. Wainwright commented that a study of this sort is very labor-intensive and the data is not readily
available. He added that the study will take one year and it is not the only project on which they will
be working.
Mrs. Cooper further questioned the projected costs, including fringe benefits, expendable
supplies and travel expenses, and she asked if requests for proposals for a disparity study could be
issued. Mr. Hennings replied that he did not know what other entities would charge for conducting
a study, and he added that when the Council first discussed this issue there was some mention of
RFPs, but the Council settled on the LBJ School and asked staff to negotiate a contract with them.
Mrs. Cooper said she supported the idea of a study but not at the cost proposed. Mr. Hennings
reiterated that the cost could be reduced if the focus of the study was narrowed, which he briefly
discussed.
In response to Council Member Colmenero, Dr. Wainwright discussed the qualitative and
quantitative types of evidence that would be gathered through the study, in addition to other aspects.
Council Member Martin asked if a copy of the disparity study performed for the Texas
Department of Transportation was available, and Mr. Anchondo said it was available. In response
to other questions from Mr. Martin, Dr. Wainwright discussed the possibility of a joint study with
the county and the cost demands on city staff.
In reply to Council Member Gonzales, Dr. Wainwright said he disagreed with Mr. Hennings
in that he did not think tasks 2 and 3 could be isolated from the rest of the study, which he explained.
Dr. Gonzales said although all the Council members were concerned about cost, there is a need for
the disparity study.
Responding to Mrs. Cooper, Dr. Wainwright said the RTA disparity study was completed
in 1994 and cost approximately $100,000, which he said was very limited. She asked if any of the
RTA data could be utilized in the city's study, and Dr. Wainwright said none of their purchasing data
is very relevant to the city. Mrs. Cooper reiterated her opposition to the cost of the proposed study.
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Council Member Betty Jean Longoria said she was very supportive of the study and she feels
it is needed. She also noted that members of the minority business community were in the audience
to show their support for a disparity study.
Council Member John Longoria asked when the city had been sued over this issue, and City
Attorney Bray said he did not think the city had had a discrimination lawsuit on contracting. Mr.
Longoria asked how a determination is made that a business is minority-owned, and Dr. Wainwright
said they review a variety of sources, which he discussed. Mr. Longoria asked about some of the
specific tasks outlined in the proposal, which Dr. Wainwright addressed. He also further commented
on legal aspects of this issue and the need to build consensus about the study. Mr. Longoria
commented on the need to begin assisting small and minority-owned businesses prior to the
conclusion of the study after one year.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Ms. Mary Helen Salazar, 4113 Eagle, said she owns a construction business and serves as
first vice president of LULAC Council No. 1. She said a disparity study is needed because the
Council needs to put to rest the perception that MWBEs are not receiving their share of contracts
from the city and they need to validate the city's current program. She also commented on the cost
of the study and urged the Council to support it.
Mr. Manuel Garcia, Chairman of the Hispanic Contractors Association, said the association
supports a disparity study and he commented on the participation of DBEs in city contracts. Mr.
Longoria asked Mr. Garcia if his company had been awarded city contracts and whether he felt he
was treated fairly by the city, and Mr. Garcia replied affirmatively to both questions.
Mr. Steve Gomez, representing the Minority Business Opportunity Committee, said MBOC
supports the study. He commented on the results of the RTA study and the need to determine the
facts at hand.
Mr. Richard Gonzales, 3802 Stirman, commented on an "arts disparity study" that was
conducted, and he also agreed that there is a need to investigate the relevant data.
Mr. Abel Alonzo said he was representing the G.I. Forum and LULAC. He said he
experienced discrimination as a child and it still exists but is not as open as before. He encouraged
the Council to approve the disparity study.
Mr. Bob Jones said this was the time to conduct a disparity study, and he quoted from one
of the Supreme Court Justices in the Adarand case. He said a disparity study incorporates policies
of inclusion and rejects all discrimination.
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Mr. Landy Narvaez, 4418 Clearwater, said this is a crucial issue to the economic
development of this community. He commented on statistics of the community's population by race
and different groups' small business sales and gross receipts, as well as legal and compliance issues.
In reply to Mayor Neal, City Secretary Chapa said there was not a motion on this issue on
the agenda and a motion would have to come from the floor. Mr. Hennings said that in his report to
the Council he recommended that if the Council wished to accept the proposal from the LBJ School,
they could adopt a motion expressing that intent and then consider the funding alternatives. He said
they could fund the study out of the operating budget initially and then, if the Council wished,
change the source of funding at a later date.
Mr. Longoria made a motion to approve the proposal by the LBJ School of Public Affairs
to conduct a disparity study, and to accept the temporary funding proposal by the City Manager; the
motion was seconded by Dr. Gonzales. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. M98-136
Motion authorizing the University of Texas at Austin's LBJ School of Public Affairs to
conduct a business disparity study at a cost of $224,515.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper and McNichols voting "No."
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Mayor Neal deviated from the regular agenda and opened the public hearing on the following
zoning case:
11. Case No. 498-6. King's Crossing Realty A change of zoning from an "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to a `B-4" General Business District on Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, Section 10, being 1.251 acres of land out of Lot 17, located on the east side
of South Staples Street, approximately 830 feet south of Yorktown Boulevard.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
"B-4" General Business District, and in lieu, approval of a `B-1" Neighborhood Business District.
Mayor Neal called for comments from the audience.
Mr. Freylon Coffey, 6314 St. Tropez, spoke in opposition to the zoning change. He said the
area had been zoned for single-family residences as part of a master planned community consisting
of "premium" land sites and homes. He said in order to build in that and similar communities,
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homeowners must agree to certain requirements and deed restrictions. At the same time, said Mr.
Coffey, the developers also made certain promises to the homeowners in the advertising of their
master plan that the area would retain the "R -1B" zoning.
Mr. Ben Wallace, representing King's Crossing Realty, showed a diagram of the preliminary
plat that has been filed of record by TRT for the last 4V2 years. He said both the preliminary plat and
the company's sales brochures show that the subject property is not residential, and as far as the deed
restrictions are concerned, that lot is not part of the Homeowners Association. Mr. Wallace added
that his company had chosen this site for a convenience store specifically because they did not want
to build it on the corner of Yorktown and Staples streets.
In response to Council Member Garcia, Mr. Wallace reiterated that there were no deed
restrictions on the subject property.
Mrs. W.H. Holmes, 6213 Strasbourg Dr., spoke in opposition to the building of apartments
on Yorktown Boulevard. Council Member Martin pointed out that Case No. 498-5, King's Crossing
Realty, had been withdrawn by the applicant.
Ms. Adeline Beck, 8029 St. Laurent Dr., said there was a convenience store located two
miles from their neighborhood and she did not think another such store was necessary or could be
supported at the proposed location.
Ms. Sandra Tennapel, 8026 St. Laurent Dr., said she thought of King's Crossing as a unit
development bordered by Yorktown, Staples, Oso Parkway, and Cimarron streets. She said that
whole unit should remain a residential development.
Council Member Garcia made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member McNichols, and passed (Cooper absent). Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 023295
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by King's Crossing Realty, by changing
the zoning map in reference to 1.251 acres out of Lot 17, Section 10, Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts from "R -1B" One -Family Dwelling District to "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting
"Aye"; Cooper absent.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 7, East-West Powerboat Shoot -Out. There were no comments
from the audience or the Council members. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
7. M98-138
Motion approving the application from the Corpus Christi Offshore Racing Association to
close the following street sections in conjunction with the East-West Powerboat Shoot -Out
and related activities on June 5-7, 1998: (a.) Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane
and parking lane), from the north right-of-way of Interstate 37 to the Barge Dock entrance,
beginning 8:00 a.m. June 3 until 6:00 a.m. June 5, 1998 and from 6:00 a.m. June 8 until 5:00
p.m. June 9, 1998; (b.) Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane and parking lane), from
the north right-of-way of Interstate 37 to the south right-of-way of Resaca Street, beginning
8:00 a.m. June 3 until 6.00 a.m. June 5, 1998 and from 6:00 a.m. June 8 until 5:00 p.m. June
9, 1998; (c.) Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (full street closing), between the north right-
of-way of Interstate 37 and the Barge Dock, beginning 6:00 a.m. June 5 until 6:00 a.m. June
8, 1998; and (d.) Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (full street closing), between the north
right-of-way of Interstate 37 and the Barge Dock, beginning 6:00 a.m. June 5 until 6:00 a.m.
June 8, 1998.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, McNichols, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper absent.
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Mayor Neal called for a brief recess prior to the public hearing for the Consolidated Annual
Action Plan.
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Mayor Neal opened the hearing under Item 27.a. to receive public comments regarding the
City of Corpus Christi's proposed FY98 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (AAP) that is the
application for funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs.
Mr. Utter explained that the CDBG allocation consists of $4.9 million, in addition to
$288,694 of reprogrammed funds and approximately $700,000 of program income from the
rehabilitation program, for a total of $5,888,694 for the CDBG program. In addition, there is
$193,000 for the ESG program and $1,656,000 for the HOME program. He added that this year the
Planning Commission and city staff have made identical recommendations for the AAP.
Mr. Utter also noted that the recommendation is to add additional funds to Items 2 and 54
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from funds that become available during the year (reprogrammed funds during the year). He said
Items 53 and 58 are being proposed for funding from monies that are already available in the HOME
program, and those contracts will be coming back before the Council on May 12, 1998. Mr. Utter
said representatives of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development informed staff that
96% of the city's program benefits low-income people, which is one of the highest percentages of
cities in Texas.
Mr. Richard Serna, Chairman of the Planning Commission, named the other members of the
commission: David Underbrink, Brooke Sween -McGloin, Danny Noyola, Bert Quintanilla, Sylvia
Perez, Billy McDaniel, Ron Guzman, and Brent Chesney. Mr. Serna said the Planning Commission
held a public hearing on March 11, 1998, to hear comments on the Annual Action Plan, and on
March 18th they made their recommendations, which he briefly explained.
City Secretary Chapa said Council Member Garcia had filed a disclosure affidavit and he will
abstain from voting on this issue as it relates to the HOME program.
Mayor Neal then referred to each page of the summary of the Annual Action Plan
recommendations and asked if anyone was speaking in opposition to the staff's and Planning
Commission's recommendations. No one addressed the Council regarding Items 1-18 of the CDBG
program. Council members asked questions regarding some of those items, including Item 5 (Omaha
Street improvements) and Items 12, 15, and 17 regarding projects for the Broadmoor, Oveal
Williams and Southside Senior Centers. Mr. Utter explained specific aspects of those proposals.
The Mayor called for public comment in opposition to the recommendations for Items 19-28,
and there was none. The Council questioned Item 28 (Operation Weed & Seed), Item 20
(weatherization improvements at Workforce Development Center), and Item 19 (ADA compliance
at West Guth Park). Mr. Utter responded; in particular he addressed the issue of ADA compliance
for several projects throughout the city. Questions were also raised about Items 22, 23, and 24
pertaining to code enforcement, demolition replacement and relocation grants, and the demolition
program itself.
With regard to Items 29-39, there were no comments from the audience in opposition.
Council members asked about Item 36 (H.P. Garcia Park development plan), Item 30 (rehabilitation
loan program), Item 39 (Price Park ADA public restroom improvements), Item 38 (ADA access and
safety improvements at city playgrounds), Item 33 (development of the Central Kitchen), and Item
42 (comprehensive planning assistance), which Mr. Utter and Mr. Carl Crull, Assistant City
Manager for Public Works and Utilities, explained.
The Mayor referred to Items 40-44, and there were no comments from the audience. Council
members questioned Item 41, Zavala Senior Center drainage improvements, which was not
recommended for funding by the Planning Commission or staff. There was discussion regarding
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possibly taking the funding from Item 28, Operation Weed & Seed, to fund Item 41, or from Item
38, playground improvements. Mayor Neal suggested that funding for the Weed & Seed program
remain intact since the Crime Control and Prevention District budget has not yet been finalized.
There was consensus of the Council to not fund Item 38 and to move that recommended $100,000
to Item 41 for drainage improvements at Zavala Senior Center.
The next list of projects to consider were the non-profit organizations, beginning with Items
45-54. Mr. John Owen, President of Goodwill Industries of South Texas Inc., showed a video
describing the organization's need for CDBG funding as indicated under Item 49. Mr. Owen also
recognized staff and board members of Goodwill Industries who were present. Council Member
Betty Jean Longoria said she would refrain from discussing or voting on Item 49 since she serves
on the board of Goodwill Industries.
In response to the Council, Mr. Sema explained why the Planning Commission had not
recommended any funding for Item 49, Goodwill Industries. He said although the decision was
difficult, there was a consensus of the Commission to fund other organizations rather than Goodwill.
Council members then asked about Item 54, Nueces County Hospital District, and it was suggested
that $150,000 be moved from Item 54 (which would leave $300,000 remaining for that project), and
move that amount into Item 49, Goodwill Industries. In addition, it was noted that that $150,000
originally recommended for the Hospital District be funded in next year's CDBG program.
Mr. Errol Summerlin, Executive Director of Coastal Bend Legal Services, addressed that
organization's request for $86,166 under Item 46, which was not recommended by the Planning
Commission or staff. Mr. Summerlin explained how the organization is structured and he said there
were no other sources of funds to repair their facility.
Mayor Neal then asked for comments from the public and the Council on Items 55-58 and
there were none.
With regard to the whole CDBG program, Council Member Garcia made a motion to take
$22,000 from Item 15 (Oveal Williams Senior Center) in order to partially fund Item 46 (Coastal
Bend Legal Services); the motion was seconded by Council Member McNichols. The Mayor called
for a voice vote, and the motion failed to pass.
Dr. Maria Luisa Garza spoke on behalf of the Gulf Coast Council of La Raza (Item 50),
which had requested $350,000 and which was being recommended for $200,000. She said they
appreciated the funding that was being proposed; however, she said if they did not receive the full
amount being requested it would create a hardship and delay construction of the first phase of the
charter school. In response to Council members' questions, Dr. Garza said GCCLR had received
CDBG funds last year for the expansion of their assessment center and shelter for runaways.
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Ms. Clarissa Martinez, representing the National Council of La Raza, said they are ready to
assist the local organization in negotiations with financial institutions to make capital available for
long-term investment. She said the National Council is committed to act as a partner with the Gulf
Coast Council through the end of their project.
Mr. Joe Benavidez said he was a concerned parent whose son attends the Gulf Coast Council
of La Raza's school. He said the facilities need to be expanded in order to better assist the young
people who need their services.
Responding to the Council, Dr. Garza explained that she used to have a contract with the
school district but now they receive funding directly from the Texas Education Agency. She
reiterated that construction of the charter school would be delayed without the full amount of funding
they requested and it could jeopardize their partnership with the National Council of La Raza on this
proj ect.
Mr. Benny Benavides also spoke on behalf of the Gulf Coast Council of La Raza. He
suggested that the City Council extract a small percentage of funds from each one of the
organizations receiving funding to make up the difference needed by the GCCLR. Ms. Martinez said
the National Council is committed to the second and third phases of the project but the first phase
needs to move forward. Following a brief discussion, there was no recommendation from the
Council to provide additional funding to Item 50, Gulf Coast Council of La Raza, over the $200,000
being proposed.
Council Member Martin suggested that the Council eliminate the footnote recommended by
staff which states that the first $110,000 that becomes available be added to Items 2 and 54. He said
at such time there is a surplus, staff can come back to the Council with recommendations and the
Council can determine how to utilize those extra funds.
Mr. Garcia made a motion, seconded by Dr. McNichols, to approve the funding for the
CDBG program (Items 1-58) as recommended, incorporating the amendments previously discussed.
A voice vote was called and the motion passed (B. Longoria abstaining on Item 49; Cooper absent).
Mayor Neal then referred to Items 1-8 under the ESG program, and there were no comments
from the audience on any of those proposals. Mr. Martin made a motion to approve the funding as
recommended; the motion was seconded and it passed (Cooper absent).
With regard to Items 1-6 under the HOME program, Dr. McNichols made a motion to
approve the funding as recommended, seconded by Mr. Colmenero, and passed (Garcia and Martin
abstaining; Cooper absent).
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(Note: Formal ratification by the City Council of the FY98 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
is scheduled to take place during the May 12, 1998 meeting. The list of approved projects and their
funding amounts are included as part of these minutes.)
*************
Mayor Neal called for a 10 -minute recess.
*************
Mayor Neal returned to the regular agenda and asked if there were any public comments on
Items 5-9 (Item 7 having already been approved). There were no comments from the audience, but
a Council member requested that Item 8 be pulled for discussion. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
5.a. M98-137
Motion to amend ordinance prior to second reading by including a process for citizens to
appeal staff decisions on Traffic Calming Street Improvement requests.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B.
Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and McNichols absent.
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023289
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 53 - Traffic, Article IV -
Traffic Control Devices, by adding Division II -- Residential Traffic Calming Devices.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and
McNichols absent.
6.a. ORDINANCE NO, 023290
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Treated Water Supply Contract
with the Violet Water Supply Corporation.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and
McNichols absent.
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6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 023291
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Water Distribution System
Purchase Agreement with the Violet Water Supply Corporation.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and
McNichols absent.
6.c. ORDINANCE NO. 023292
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement with
Nueces County relating to water service to Suburban Acres Subdivision.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and
McNichols absent.
6.d. ORDINANCE NO. 023293
Appropriating $99,565 from the Arterial and Transmission Grid Main Trust in the No. 143
Water Arterial and Grid Transmission Main Trust Fund to participate with Nueces County
in extending the Water Main System for Suburban Acres.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper, Martin, and
McNichols absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 023294
Ordinance closing and abandoning a 14,635 -square foot portion of utility easements out of
Lot 1, Block 1, Del Mar College East Campus, subject to compliance with the specified
conditions and the owner, Del Mar College, replatting the property within 360 days at their
expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Colmenero, Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, and Neal voting "Aye"; Cooper,
Martin, and McNichols absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 8, street closure for Bob Marley Festival.
Responding to Council Member Garcia, Mr. Hennings said the requirement in the lease for
the promoter to compensate the city the greater amount of the city's actual cost for support services
or 4% of gross receipts does not include the off-site police traffic control, which is a large expense
that in the past has not been charged to the promoter. He added that the Council has asked staff to
consider the feasibility of charging events for the off-site police traffic control, and staff will bring
back a recommendation. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. M98-139
Motion approving the application from S.V. Kyles & Associates/Earth Works Productions
to close the following street sections for the Bob Marley Festival, May 23-24, 1998: (a.)
Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane and parking lane), from the north right-of-way
of Palo Alto Street to the south right-of-way of Resaca Street, beginning 8:00 a.m. May 22
until 6:00 a.m. May 23, 1998 and from 6:00 a.m. May 25 until 11:00 p.m. May 26, 1998; (b.)
Northbound and Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (full street closing), from the north right-
of-way of Palo Alto Street to the south right-of-way of Resaca Street, beginning 6:00 a.m.
May 23 until 6:00 a.m. May 25, 1998; (c.) Fitzgerald Street (north and south parking lanes
only), Water Street and Shoreline Boulevard beginning 6:00 a.m. May 22 until 6:00 a.m.
May 23, 1998 and from 6:00 a.m. May 25 until 11:00 a.m. May 26, 1998; and (d.) Fitzgerald
Street (full street closing), between Water Street and Shoreline Boulevard, beginning 6:00
a.m. May 23 until 6:00 a.m. May 25, 1998.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal called for consideration of consent motions, resolutions, ordinances and
ordinances from previous meetings on Items 12 through 24, and there were no comments from the
Council or the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12.a. M98-140
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$24,000 in supplemental funding from the Executive Office of the President, Office of
National Drug Control Policy to support the Police Departments role in the Texas Coastal
Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
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Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
12.b. ORDINANCE NO 023296
Ordinance appropriating $24,000 in supplemental funding from the Executive Office of the
President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in the No. 162 Federal/State Grants Fund
to support the Police Departments role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero,
Cooper, and McNichols absent.
13. M98-141
Motion approving the purchase of radio equipment from Ericsson, Inc. for a total amount of
$31,818.30 based on sole source bid. The equipment will be used by the 5 agencies assigned
to the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
14. M98-142
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
E.J.B. Construction, Inc. d.b.a. Bracco Construction Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $208,500 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant: Wash Water Return Pump
and Controls Addition - 1998.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
15. M98-143
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
E.J.B. Construction, Inc. d.b.a. Bracco Construction Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $288,725 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant: Plant I and Plant II
Interconnection - 1998.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
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16. M98-144
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Montgomery Kone in an amount not to exceed $156,454 for the ADA upgrades to city -
owned elevators.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
17. M98-145
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for architectural
and engineering services with Roots Foster and Associates for a total fee not to exceed
$28,000 for the neighborhood parks rehabilitation improvements.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
18. M98-146
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services
agreement with Quadrant Productions for the purchase of video production services for a 12 -
month period with an option to extend for up to two additional 12 -month periods, subject to
the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee, for a total annual cost not
to exceed $60,000.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
19. M98-147
Motion authorizing the waiver of Section 11 of City Council Resolution 021901, Local
Participation Policy, for the purpose of a request for proposal to perform a needs assessment
and restoration study on the Old Nueces County Courthouse.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 023297
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and execute a $107,728
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landscape cost sharing program agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for
a landscaping and beautification project along Park Road 22 starting at the Padre Island
Marlin Statue to 2000 feet south of Whitecap Boulevard.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
21.a. ORDINANCE NO. 023298
Ordinance appropriating $283,750 in the No. 162 Federal/State Grants Fund, from Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission Rider 17 funding, for air quality planning
activities in Nueces and San Patricio Counties.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero,
Cooper, and McNichols absent.
21.b. RESOLUTION NO. 023299
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi in the amount of $70,000 for air quality
planning activities in Nueces and San Patricio Counties.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J.
Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and McNichols absent.
22. ORDINANCE NO. 023300
Ordinance closing and abandoning 10,121 -square foot portions of utility easements out of
Lot 1B, Magee Tract Annex, and Lot 1A, Block A, Brookhaven Annex, and the owner, Ted
Anderson, replatting the property within 180 days at his expense.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero,
Cooper, and McNichols absent.
23. ORDINANCE NO. 023301
Ordinance appropriating $2,453 from the Corporation for National and Community Service
in the No. 162 Federal/State Grants Fund for the Senior Companion Program.
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An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote:
Garcia, Gonzales, B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin. and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero,
Cooper, and McNichols absent.
24. ORDINANCE NO. 023302
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a ten-year lease with Northwest
Youth Football League for 16.71 acres of city/county property in consideration of Northwest
Youth Football League maintaining the premises and improvements and operating a youth
football program.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Garcia, Gonzales,
B. Longoria, J. Longoria, Martin, and Neal voting "Aye"; Colmenero, Cooper, and
McNichols absent.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
*
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Hennings noted that the Council had
asked staff to give presentations on the Corpus Christi Bay National Estuary Program and the
possibility of electric utility service by municipal government. He said written briefings on those
issues were included in the Council's agenda packets (Attachments 25 and 26); there were no
questions from the Council at that time.
Mr. Hennings said next week the Council will have a special meeting to discuss the new city
manager selection. On May 12' staff is scheduled to present the proposed capital budget for the next
fiscal year, as well as the annual resolution reaffirming the financial policy guidelines and the first
reading of the stormwater guidance document.
Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports.
Council Member Martin requested additional information on positions in the Municipal
Information Systems Department. Mr. Hennings said staff would be reassigned intemally from their
previous jobs in the MIS Department to the new jobs where the new computer systems are going;
he added that no staff would be laid off. Mr. Martin also noted that he would have voted against Item
5, residential traffic calming devices, if he had been present when that vote was called. He added that
with regard to Item 20, an audience member said she had specifically wished to thank Mr. Richard
Pittman and Mr. Carl Suding for their assistance on that landscape beautification project.
Council Member John Longoria asked that the evaluation of the City Secretary be placed on
the agenda for the May 5th special Council meeting, and Mayor Neal said it would be. In response
to a question, Mr. Chapa said that during the last evaluation of the City Secretary, each Council
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member filled out an evaluation form and submitted it to the Mayor, who consolidated the forms and
provided the Council with a report.
Council Member Colmenero asked if the Council would have an opportunity to tour the old
Nueces County Courthouse. Mayor Neal suggested they schedule the tour following the Council's
special meeting next Tuesday. Mr. Colmenero also requested information on the qualification
process for CDBG funds on eligible street improvement projects. He asked about the Regional
Transportation Authority's involvement in the repair of street curbs and gutters for damage caused
by bus traffic. Mr. Hennings said the RTA provides the city an annual amount of funds according
to a formula, which is a fraction of the cost of repairing the damage to the streets.
Mr. Colmenero referred to the request made by Mr. Cliff Atnip that the Council reconsider
locating a residential treatment center outside the city limits on Saratoga Boulevard. Following a
brief discussion, Mr. Colmenero made a motion to reconsider that item, seconded by Mr. Martin,
and passed.
Responding to Council Member Garcia, Mr. Hennings said much of the revenue collected
through Municipal Court is not tied to a specific judge's action --some of it is paid voluntarily. He
said staff could provide a report that lists the cases where the judge actually took an action, and then
track the revenue from those actions. Mr. Garcia also commented on the following: a letter from Ms.
Margaret Rammage; the recent regional water meeting that was held; and a report provided by Mr.
Chapa of a breakdown by ethnicity and gender of the Council's appointments to the city's boards
and commissions.
Mr. Garcia asked about the proposals staff had made concerning increasing business with
minority business enterprises (MBE's). Mayor Neal said the Council had voted earlier in the meeting
to pursue a full disparity study. Mr. Hennings replied that staffs suggestions, for the most part,
would cost money and the Council had voted to allocate $224,515 to the disparity study itself. He
added that the experts have said that the program the city has been following of setting MBE
requirements in construction contracts would not be upheld if challenged in court. He said for that
reason, the city should not continue that program. Dr. Gonzales said he would not be willing to do
that. Mr. Hennings said if the Council desired, they could place that issue on an upcoming agenda.
Mayor Neal said he would like to thoroughly review the issue, including the legal aspects. A brief
discussion ensued, and Mr. Hennings said he would provide the Council with a report and they could
decide if they wanted to proceed further.
Dr. Gonzales commented on the traffic jams that had occurred in conjunction with the Junior
Buc Parade on April 25th.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal declared the
Council meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. on April 28, 1998.
ATICHMENT "D"
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY98 ANNUAL ACTION
Recommended CDBG Program
FY98 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY98 CDBG PROGRAM
$ 4,L JO
$ 288,694
$ 700,00[.
$ 5,888,69'
1
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
PAGE
REQUEST
STAFF
RECOMM
Planning
Comm
Recomm
City
Council
Adopt
1
Rehabilitation Loan Servicing & Delinquent Payment Collection
Administration of loans provided to low income homeowners funded
through the Rehabilitation Loan Programs.
1
48,949
48,949
48,949
(f$'q/n
1
2
ADA Compliance/Curb Ramp Improvement Agnes Street
between Port Ave and Carancahua
Design and construction of 71 curb ramps at intersections along this
section of Agnes Street is consistent with the priority of projects
listed in the ADA Accessibility Needs Study. The Study identified
accessibility ramp improvements (barrier -free ramps) on selected
principal arterial streets in the City with input from the mayors
Committee for Persons with Disabilities.
2
165,000
100,000
100,000
(004000
3
Ben Garza Area Street Improvements -Design
Design by consultant of street pavement, underground drainage,
curb, gutters, sidewalk and driveways, water line and wastewater line
replacement of approximately 7,750 LF. of streets.
4
175,000
4
Drainage Improvements Study -Design: Area Bounded by
Ayers/Gollihar/Kostoryz and S.P.1.D.
Drainage study by consultant will include an evaluation of the
drainage needs of the entire area, a listing of prioritized improvement
and design of underground drainage for approximately one-third of
the area within Census Tract 1901. The design will include the
extension of underground storm sewer pipe and replacement of
rolled curb and gutter and new storm inlets within one-third of this
area.
6
100.000
5
Omaha Street Improvement IH 37 to Leopard Street
storm Reconstruction of street pavement underground sewer, curb,
gutter, sidewalks and driveways, to 40' B -B for distance of
approximately 2,100 linear feet with minor waterline adjustment
8
510,000
510,000
510,000
frin 6j0/QAA
6
Omaha Street Collection and Service Llne/Cleanout
Replacement Projectfunded
Construction phase indudes a new wastewater main, the extension
of the service lateral to the property line, the installation of
wastewater clean -outs.
10
161,600
To be
by
Waste
water
To be
funded by
Waste
water
7
Rojo Street & Drainage improvement
Design and construction of underground drainage, approximately
400 L.F. in length including minor utility adjustments. This project
will improve the drainage situation that adversely impacts the Christ
the King Church parking lot on Rojo.
13
73,000
60,500
60,500
-
40,5x0
1
2
IT r(OJECT & DESCRIPTION
PAGE
REQUEST
STAFF
RECOMM
Planning
Comm-
Recomm
City .
Council
Adopt
8
South Bluff Park Area Street Improvement - Design
Design by consultant of street pavement, underground drainage,
curb, gutters, sidewalk and driveways, water line and wastewater line
replacement of approximately 4,700 LF. of streets
15
100,000
9
Southmoreland Addition Street Improvement - Phase 11
Construction of street pavement, underground drainage, curb, gutter,
sidewalks, driveways, approximately 3,300 If in length including
waterline replacement
17
260,000
260,000
260,000
gif0,000
10
Southmoreland Additional Collection System Rehabilitation
Project
Construction costs involved for the removal and replacement of the
undersized collection lines and new service lines up to the property
line for Phase 11 and the design costs for Phase ill and Phase IV of
Southmoreland Addition.
19
123.275
To be
funded by
Waste
water
To be
funded by
Waste
water
11
Southmoreland Addition Street Improvement Design - Phase 111
&IV
Design of street pavement, underground drainage, curb. gutter,
sidewalks, driveways, waterline and sanitary sewer replacement, for
an approximate distance of 6,080 LF. of street improvements.
22
75,000
12
Broadmoor Senior Center
Construction of a 1,200 sf multipurpose room addition to the existing
center.
24
137,000
13
City Hall ADA Compliance
Construct a ramp, curb ramp with signage, construct a storefront
wind break, and install an automatic door operator at the Lipan
Street entrance.
26
156,000
87,500
87,500
g7��
Convention CBrderlADA Compliance
The exterior stairs that lead from the ground level to the plaza level
of the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center are not in compliance with
federal and state accessibility standards. This project would remove
and construct handrails and remove and replace the stair tread
surfacing to bring the stairs in to compliance with these accessibility
standards.
28
70,000
70,000
70,000
40 (oo
15
Oveal Williams Senior Center
Site improvements and ADA Compliance. Hard surface access
around the existing Senior Center are necessary to allow the seniors
access to public sidewalks along MLK Dr. and Winnebago SL
30
22,000
22,000
22,000
ezzQQC
16
South Texas Institute for the Arts/ ADA Compliance
Furnish and install automatic door operators on one entry door and
two restroom doors. The door operators will improve accessibility to
the entrance and the restrooms.
32
10,000
17
Southside Senior Citizens Center
Purchase of land and the construction of a new 7,500 sf Senior
Citizens Center on the southside of Corpus Christi (south of South
Padre Island Drive). -
34
1,050,000
18
T.C. Ayers Pool & Recreation Center/ADA Compliance and
General Improvements
Renovations to upgrade the T.C. Ayers swimming pool include a
pool deck cover, pool rehabilitation and improved access to the pool
and rehabilitation of the restroom facilities. Renovations to upgrade
the Recreation Center include enclosing the two existing covered
basketball courts.
35
440,000
2
3
WOJECT & DESCRIPTION
PAGE
REQUEST
..'AFF
RECOMM
Planning
Comm
Recomm
• Ciy
Council!
Adopt
19
West Guth ParidADA Compliance
Renovate two existing restroom facilities and the BBQ pavilion area•
at West Guth Park to provide accessible entrances and facilities.
The renovations would include a new concrete walks, new ramps.
new drinking fountains, new restroom fixtures and modifications to
the existing restroom buildings in an effort to bring them into
compliance current federal and state regulations.
37
158,000
20
Workforce Development Center( Weatherizatlon Improvements,
1616 Martin Luther King Drive Upgrade the building's waterproofing
envelope to include a new below grade waterproofing and roofing
improvements to the building in an effort to minimize future water
infiltration problems.
39
235,000
230,000
230,000
24000
21
Corpus Christi Literacy Council
Proposed 1,000 sq. foot addition to the Greenwood Branch Library
for English Basses and a language lab to be staffed and managed
by the Corpus Christi Literacy Council.
41
125,000
22
Code Enforcement
Funding to supplement the city's effort in elimination of slum and
blight including the removal of substandard buildings. Funds will be
used for staffing costs for code enforcement in eligible CDBG areas
where other city improvements are planned
42
100,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
23
Demo/Replacement and Relocation Grant
Funds are used to demolish structures of property owners being
assisted through the Demolish/Replacement Loan Program. Under
this program, existing structures are demolished and a new
replacement unit is constructed. Funds are also used to provide
grants to low and moderate income individuals to cover relocation
costs and related expenses.
43
125,000
125,000
125,000
1,2,45-, QOO
24
Demolition
Elimination of slum and blight including removal of substandard
structures, high weeds, debris, garage, trash and other health
hazards to the public in all target areas.
44
100,000
100,000
100,000
(00,ode
25
Emergency Home Repair Program
Emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to low income elderly and/or
handicapped persons
45
900,000
850.000
850,000
550,600
26
General Administration
Administrative support for the CDBG, HOME, and Emergency
Shelter Grant programs. This activity is responsible for the planning,
oversight, coordination, staff supervision, monitoring and
management. Technical assistance is provided for special projects
that foster housing and community devebpment opportunities.
46
391,200
391,200
391,200
3q f Roo
27
Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC)
Funding for the FY98 MBOC Program includes $70,000 grant
proposed from U.S. Department of Commerce, Minority Business
Development Agency and a $45,000 contribution request from the
CDBG Program.
47
45,000
45,000
45,000
46; coo
28
Operation Weed & Seed ...
Continuation of the Weed & Seed Program to combat violent gime,
drug use and gang activity in high crime neighborhoods. The goal
is to 'Weed' out crime from the targeted neighborhoods which
encompasses the entire enterprise zone and to -seeds the target site
with a wide range of crime and drug prevention programs, human
service agency resources to prevent crime from reoccurring within
the targeted areas.
48
100.000
75,000
75,000
•-
. .._
16 QtO
r
3
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
PAQE
REQUEST
STAFF.
RECOMM
Planning
Comm-
Recomm
City
Council
Adopt
Rehabilitation Services
Provide support services to low and moderate income persons, such
as loan processing, development of specs and plans, inspections,
housing counseling and other related resources associated with the
various loan and grant programs
51
622,000
622,000
, 622,000
6000
Single/Commercial Rehabilitation Loan Program
Funds are used to provide low interest loans to homeowners in order
to assist them in bringing their house up to current building standards
52
1,000.000
700,000
700,000
/700/ kV
Anderson Amphitheater Accessibility/ ADA Compliance
Construct a new driveway with drop-off/pidaup/tumaround area at
the amphitheater. Install access control bollards, walks and ramps
with railing, lighting, and signage.
53
100,000
Ben Garza Gyml Wilmont Park Improvements
Expand parking lot and improvements. Renovate gynmasium
entrance, access, and lighting. Renovate site to include expanding
and rehabilitating existing parking lot by closing off Howard Street,
construct access walkways, picnic areas, security lighting, and
improve softball field, landscape and irrigation.
55
155,000
Central Kitchen Development
Eliminate deteriorated and blighted conditions of the existing Central
Kitchen Facility. The existing kitchen is deficits in meeting growing
service demands, ADA, building code and health standards. Based
on architects review either remodel or construct a facility that will
allow meeting growing needs for nutritional service.
57
400,000
Collier ParklPool Bathhouse ADA Access
Construct walkways, ramps, railing, lighting and signage for ADA
compliance..
59
15,000
HEB Tennis Center ADA Improvements
Construct walkways, ramps, railing, lighting, and signage for ADA
compliance.
61
75,000
HP Garcia Park Development Plan
Procure professional service with expertise in landfill reclamation and
development to evaluate and master plan the park into a major
community park. Renovate to include walkway, jogging trail, picnic
areas, softball/soccer fields, parking, lighting, landscape and
irrigation. (Multi-year funded project)
63
65,000
65,000
65,000
000
Q5,000
Marina Public Restrooms Improvement
Provide new ADA public restroom. T -Head existing restrooms
condition have deteriorated to a point that remodeling is not
economically practical nor viable to comply with ADA or public health
and safety codes.
65
100,000
Playgrounds ADA Access and Safety Improvements
Phase 1 of multi -phased project to rehabilitate the existing City
playgrounds to accommodate ADA accessibility and implement
industry safety standards. Construct walkway and ramp access to
playground, eliminate hazardous conditions of playground, and
provide resilient safety surfacing. (Multi year funded project)
67
200,000
100,000
100,000
Q
Price Park/Complex ADA Public Restrooms Improvements
Demolish existing restrooms and construct new ADA public
restroom.
68
100,000
100,000
100,000
100000
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810 F
RECOMM
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Adopt
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ADA/Special Emphasis Playground/ South Bluff Park
Construct a 2,500 sf special emphasis playground with resilient
ambulatory ground surfacing, walkway access, seating, shade
structure, lighting, and signage to provide a special emphasis
playground designed and built with totally accessible equipment and
apparatus.
70.
375,000
'
41
Zavala Senior Center Drainage Improvements
Construct underground drainage system at Zavala Senior Center.
72
100,000
100,000
42
Comprehensive Planning Assistance
Comprehensive Planning for the City of Corpus Christi includes all
areas inside the city limits and the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
The Comprehensive Planning program is an ongoing effort to
approve new plans and regularly update previously adopted plans.
74
75,000
74,545
74,545
!y
43
Manhole Rehabilitation Project
Wastewater manholes in the Broadmoor Park, High Terrace and La
Arboleda Subdivisions to be structurally rehabilitated by applying a
polyurethane coating to the inside wall of each manhole. Manholes
in Census Tract 16.02, Block 1 and Tract 15, Block 1, have been
targeted for this project.
75
130,000
44
South Bluff Area Collection Line and Service Line/Clean-out
Replacement Project - Design
Design phase for the construction of the new wastewater main, new
service line extensions to the property line and new wastewater
clean -outs at the property line.
77
23,700
TOTALS
9,491,724
4,736,694
4,736,694
4y7&,4 i
5
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
PAGE
REQUEST
STAFF
RECOMM
Planning
Comm
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City
Comics
I Adopt
Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi
Improvements to club entry, including lights, ADA standards, and a
covering. Improvements to two restrooms, including ADA standards.
Improvements to the Club Auditorium, including new ceiling and
floor.
80
151,800
150,000
150,000
Ica Oa
46
Coastal Bend Legal Services
Major rehabilitation of structural foundation and roof of the main
office of Coastal Bend Legal Services, a Texas Not for profit
corporation providing free legal services to low-income persons
within Corpus Christi and to enhance accessibility to the office by
persons with disabilities.
85
86,166
47
Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse • Coastal Bend
Purchase of vacant lot lying adjacent to the main Council office at
1201 Third St, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purpose of establishing
a Youth Activities and Learning Center to accommodate delivery of
youth services (education and outpatient treatment Basses)
affording the privacy, dignity and respect our young clients deserve.
101
45,000
48
Good Samaritan Rescue Mission
Homeless Shelter Restroom improvements include compliance with
ADA
119
116.139
49
Goodwill Industries of South Texas, Inc.
Expand job training facility by approximately 4,000 square feet.
Expansion is office and dassroom space needed to provide training
services to people who have barriers to employment.
141
199,000
(3-4000
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Gulf Coast Council of La Raza
Construction of a charter school Phase I to provide educational and
counseling services to troubled youth who have been expelled from
the five area school districts. Expulsions due to drug use, gang
involvement, use of weapons, and aggressive behavior.
153
350,000
200,000
200,000
8,40,000
51
Housing Authority of the City of Corpus Christi
Installation of security fencing and curb cuts to meet the Americans
with Disabilities Act requirements at two senior citizen housing
developments of the Housing Authority of Corpus Christi.
165
47,564
47,000
47,000
47, C00
52
International Westside Pony League
Repair infrastructure of boys and giris fields, pave parking lot,
bleachers, red dirt, repair existing construction stands, restroom
facilities, lighting for girls field, sprinkler system for all fields,
scoreboards, slabs, sidewalks, roof repairs. (4035 Greenwood)
176
264,000
100,000
100,000
104006
53
LULAC Village Park Apartments
To rehabilitate and eliminate deteriorated unsafe conditions in
parking areas and vehicular access, rehabilitate roofs and decking,
rehab existing 29 year old heating system. rehabilitate railings and
staircases and provide security fighting.
182
372,361
To be
considered
from
available
HOME
Program
funds.
To be
considered
from
available
HOME
Program
funds.
54
Nimes County Hospital District
Extend and reprogram funds which proposed the construction of a
Neighbor Care Center in the Westside/Molina area of Corpus Christi.
193
500,000
450,000
450,000^
300,006
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S..+FP
RECOMM
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Coon.
IA'dopt.
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The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter for Youth
A planned facility to provide services to area youth who are having
problems at home, in school, and in the community.
195 '
349,250
112,500
112,500
/ I d450C
56
The Salvation Army
Renovate three restrooms at Salvation Army's Red Shield Lodge,
located at 1502 Lipan, for ADA compliance.
207
37,569
37,500
37,500
37,5W
57
Universal Little League
Lights for T-Ball & Kickball field
214
55,000
55,000
55,000
5S000
58
TG 110, Inc.
Construct a 3,000 square foot achievement leaming center at the
152 unit Lexington Manor Apartments.
220
206,250
To be
considered
from
available
HOME
Program
funds.
To be
considered
from
available
HOME
Program
funds.
TOTALS
2,780,099
1,152,000
1,152,000
G 15a,Oa
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Recommended Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Prc int
F.Y98 ESG Allocation
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
Planning
STAFF ' Comnt
Recomm
PAGE REQUEST RECOMM
City
Council .
Adopt ;
1
Catholic Social Services
The Emergency Aid Department proposes to use ESG funds to
assist homeless individuals in the areas of Homeless Prevention
by providing first month's rent, security deposits, and payments to
prevent foreclosures.
1
39,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
2
Coastal Bend Legal Services
Proposed ESG funds to be used for the provisions of Essential
Services and Homeless Prevention by emphasizing community
legal education in the areas of legal housing rights and
responsibilities, individual assessment and representation of
homeless individuals will be provided to determine economic
remedies available.
10
19,046
7,500
7,500
1,500
3
Corpus Christi Hope House, Inc.
Hope House proposes to use ESG funds for the purpose of
Operation and Maintenance by providing emergency and
transitional shelter to pregnant women and their dependents,
educational programs, food. clothing, transportation and
emergency aid.
22
14,000
14,000
14,000
14, 000
4
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc.
Proposes to use ESG funds in the areas of Essential Services by
providing salary support and child care subsidies. Requested
funding for Homeless Prevention will be used to provide short
term subsidies, utility and rent payments. Funding for
Maintenance and Operation will be used to fund food and
building occupancy. Renovation and Rehabilitation funds to be
used for roof and floor repairs and security fence.
29
100,000
63,500
63,500
0,600
5
Dos Mundos Day School, Inc.
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services in the areas
of child care and adult education classes; Homeless Prevention
funds to be used to provide rent and utility assistance, and
mediation. Operation and Maintenance funds will be used to
fund transitional housing program, child care operation expenses
and child care for adult education program.
40
82,836
35,000
35,000
36
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Gulf Coast Council of La Raza
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services in the areas
of funding for one full time counselor and three child care workers,
Operation and Maintenance for payment of utility and minor
repairs.
49
67,313
43,000
43,000
44 000
7
The Salvation Anny
Proposed ESG funding to provide Essential Services to pay a
portion of the Salvation Army's Mobile Feeding Unit Program
Director's salary and Operation and Maintenance funds to be
used to operate the Mobile Feeding Unit on a fu8 time basis.
59
50,000
10,000
10,000
/0000
8
The Women's Shelter
Traposed ESG funds to provide Essential Services to pay partial
—at . for community Resource Coordinator and partial salary for
an audit counselor. Homeless Prevention funds to be used to
assist with security deposits, first months rent, and payments to
prevent foreclosures. Operation and Maintenance funds to be
us- .r partial operation and maintenance costs for 24 hours
1 residential facility.
73
- -
17,052
10.000
-
10,000
,
— ---
--
......
/4 000
— -
TOTALS
389,247
193.000
193,000
1 Q3, 000
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RECOMMENDED FY98 HOME PROGRAM
FY98 HOME Allocation
$1,656,00[
`COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the t
($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.
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ACTIVITY
STAFF
RECOM
PLANNING:COMM I COUNCIL
RECOM ADOPTED
CCCIC
1.
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
500,000
500,000
5-00,00 0
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:
2.
ADMINISTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
165,600
165,600
f‘ 00
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.
3.
MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM -
50,000
50,000
70/006
Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $1,000 but
less than $6,500. Grants will be provided to
homeowners who are 62 years and older and/or
handicapped.
4.
MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM -
300,000
300,000
j00,0,00
Loans of 0% to 3% for qualified income families with
up to a 20 year term. Reconstruction of owner -
occupied units unsuitable for rehabilitation and to
provide for the reconstruction of new suitable units.
Relocation grants will be provided for temporary
relocation and a grant to provide funds to demolish and
construct the replacement unit.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. (CDC)
5.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
392,000
392,000
3qa, 000
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.
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG (.CHDO)
6.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
248,400
248,400
7g - 400
Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing
Development Organizations (CHDO's) for the purpose
of constructing new rental housing units.
ACOUISmON 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
fora period up to 15 years.
TOTAL
1,658,000
1,856,000
1, 0510, 000' '
`COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO)The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a minimum the t
($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.
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