HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/27/2002 - JointI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Joint
Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of August 27, 2002, which were approved by the City
Council on September 17, 2002.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 17th day of September 2002.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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MINUTES
JOINT MEETING OF THE
CORPUS CHRISTI CITY COUNCIL AND
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 27, 2002 - 12:10 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Brent Chesney
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
City Staff Present
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Police Commander Bryan Smith
Recording Secretary Rachelle Parry
CRIME CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
Linda Bridges, President
Vicky Alexander
Larry Baker
John Heldenfels
W.L. Hermis
Danny Mora
Butch Pool
Rose Marie Soto
Isaac Valencia
ABSENT
Council Member Javier Colmenero
The meeting was called to order in the Sixth Floor Conference Room of City Hall. City
Secretary Chapa checked the roll and verified that quorums of both the Council and the Crime
Control District (CCD) Board were present to conduct the meeting.
Ms. Bridges said that the board would make a short presentation to update the Council on
the district's progress and then be available for questions. Cmdr. Smith referred to the Year 4 district
project review sheet that had been distributed to the Council. He said it will be distributed to citizens
through their utility bills. Cmdr. Smith also gave a powerpoint presentation illustrating progress that
has been made in specific areas of the city, including at the Northside Manor Apartments and in the
neighborhood around Lamar Elementary School.
There was discussion among the Council regarding crime and quality of life issues that need
to be addressed in those and other areas of the city. Cmdr. Smith also reviewed statistics about the
CCD -funded bike and moped units, directed patrol program, and the Juvenile Assessment Center,
which Ms. Mariah Boone further discussed.
Mayor Neal asked about the list staff provided of the 151 emergency board-ups/clean-ups of
houses. He noted that one address (939 Admiral) was listed several times. Cmdr. Smith replied that
there are several small shacks located at one address that had code violations. City Manager Garcia
commented on the lengthy legal process that the city has to follow in issuing and enforcing code
violations.
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The Mayor said the city needs to develop a better systematic approach to follow through on
such situations to prevent them from reoccurring. Mr. Garcia said that staff can provide a
presentation on options they can pursue to address that issue. He said the purpose of the day's
meeting was to highlight the Crime Control District's accomplishments and, while more needs to
be done, major advancements have been made.
Ms. Bridges said that in anticipation of the November 5, 2002 election to renew the CCD,
the board will continue to promote the district's positive impact on the community. She noted that
the Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution in support of the district's renewal. Council Member
Scott said although he had some concerns at first, he is fully behind the board's efforts, particularly
since they have lived within their financial means.
Ms. Bridges pointed out that this renewal will not be a new tax but rather a continuation of
the existing 1/8th cent sales tax for the district. She said the point of the CCD renewal campaign is
"promises made and promises kept" Ms. Alexander said the board has stayed within their budget
despite constraints and she thanked Council Member Kelly for moving the Crime Control item to
the top of the ballot. Mr. Hermis thanked Chief Alvarez, Cmdr. Smith and Ms. Pat Eldridge for their
efforts.
There being no other business, Mayor Neal adjourned the joint meeting at 12:55 p.m. on
August 27, 2002.