HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/01/2000 - Town HallI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the City
Council Town Hall Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of May 1, 2000, which were approved by
the City Council on May 9, 2000.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 9th day of May, 2000.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Mark Scott
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
City Council Town Hall Meeting
May 1, 2000
6:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Assistant City Manager Ron Massey
Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering
Mary Francis Teniente, Engineering Services
Council Member Cooper opened the meeting at Baker Middle School by welcoming those
in attendance and introducing the other Council members present. She said notice of the meeting had
been posted as per requirements of the Open Meetings Act. She then called for comments from the
audience.
The first question was whether a possible budget reduction in force would include uniform
positions. The response was that only non-uniform positions are being considered at this time,
although there would be a need to utilize uniform personnel to replace the non-uniform positions.
The second question was whether the location of the proposed arena has been selected. The
response was that consultants have been hired to determine the affect of the proposed arena if it was
located near the expanded convention center.
The third concern was about the lack of parking and proper traffic management. It was stated
that the current consultants will evaluate each issue and make recommendations.
The fourth question was whether the city has considered the possibility of a major ship
accident along the convention center site, similar to what happened in New Orleans. The response
was that New Orleans' development was on piers while the convention center is built on the ground.
The fifth question was whether the new arena could be used as a hurricane shelter. Due to the
location and elevations of the site, it possibly would not be considered.
The following general comments were also made during the town hall meeting: left -turn
timing on the traffic signal at Saratoga and Everhart; the effectiveness of the Neighbors on Watch
Association; graffiti prevention; dates of upcoming bond program public hearings conflicting with
church activities on Wednesdays; promoting tourism and waterfront activities; and speeding on
South Padre Island Drive and the Crosstown Expressway.
Each Council member thanked those in attendance and encouraged them to continue to voice
their comments and concerns. Ms. Cooper closed the meeting at approximately 6:40 p.m.