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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. in,,,,,9,0„ Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL 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. Minutes - Joint Meeting August 27, 2002 - Page 2 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.