HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/20/2003I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of May 20, 2003, which were approved by the
City Council on May 27, 2003.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 8th day of October 2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 20, 2003 - 12:02 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Garrett
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
Acting City Attorney R. Jay Reining
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Mayor Neal and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was
led by Council Member Jesse Noyola. 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 joint Council meeting and the regular
Council meeting of May 13, 2003. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as
presented.
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Mayor Neal announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as follows:
2. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 to discuss the
appointment of Municipal Court Judges with possible discussion and action in open session.
3. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding CCMCA, Inc.
a Texas Corporation, vs. City of Corpus Christi, No. C-03-170, in the United States District
Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, with possible discussion
and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session.
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The Council returned from executive session. Mayor Neal referred to item 4 on the agenda,
a special presentation item regarding the execution of the Project Construction Agreement (PCA)
for the North Padre Island project, otherwise known as the Packery Channel project. He asked the
council to join him in front of the dais to witness the signing of the PCA. Mr. Tom Utter introduced
Colonel Leonard (Len) D. Waterworth, U.S. Army with the Corps of Engineers, who was
instrumental in forwarding the project. Mayor Neal and Col. Waterworth signed the required
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documents and then Mayor Neal presented Col. Waterworth with a check to the Corps of Engineers
to cover the city's share of the necessary expenses. Mayor Neal thanked Congressman Solomon
Ortiz, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and the General Land Office for their support and assistance.
Mayor Neal also presented a check to Ms. Kristan Clann, representing the General Land Office, for
the city's share of a grant for the project.
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Mayor Neal referred to the item 2, regarding an executive session on the appointment of
municipal court judges, and the following motion was passed:
MOTION NO. 2003-181
Motion reappointing the following judges to a term coterminous with the City Council and
authorizing salary adjustments consistent with Phase 2 of the Compensation Study as
approved in the FY 2003-04 budget.
a. Rodolfo Tamez as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas
and Judge of Division A;
b. Margie Flores as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge
of Division B;
c. Mary Medary as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge
of Division C;
d. Deanie King as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge of
Division D;
e. Jeannette Cantu -Bazar as Substitute Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi,
Texas.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Cooper, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Colmenero was absent.
Mayor Neal referred to item 3, an executive session regarding the sexually oriented business
lawsuit, also known as CCMCA, Inc. a Texas Corporation, vs. City of Corpus Christi. Council
Member Bill Kelly made the following motion, seconded by Council Member Colmenero:
3. MOTION NO. 2003-182
Motion to direct city staff to enter into good faith negotiations with the plaintiffs of the
sexually oriented business lawsuit, otherwise known as CCMCA, Inc. a Texas Corporation,
vs. City of Corpus Christi, said negotiations to include grandfather provisions for the said
plaintiffs.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett,
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Kelly and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Neal, Chesney, Kinnison and Scott, voting "No".
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 5-16). City Secretary
Chapa stated that Council Member Kelly was abstaining from the discussion and vote on item 10.
Council Member Scott requested that Item 10 be discussed. There were no comments from the
audience. A motion was made and passed to approve Items 5 through 16, constituting the consent
agenda, except for Item 10, which was pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes and the following items passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". (NOTE:
An emergency was declared for items 8a, 11b, 12b, 13b, 14b, and 16)
5. MOTION NO. 2003-183
Motion approving the purchase of eleven (11) sedans and one(I) cargo van from Houston -
Galveston Area Council of Govemments (HGAC), for the total amount of $179,910.40. The
award is based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with HGAC. These vehicles will
be used by the Police Department. Funds are available through the Law Enforcement Block
Grant and Maintenance Services Fund. The vehicles are replacements to the fleet and the
van is an addition.
6. MOTION NO. 2003-184
Motion approving a supply agreement with Oil Patch Petroleum, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas for reformulated gasoline in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0099-03 based on
low bid for an estimated expenditure of $377,535.69 of which $62,922.62 is budgeted in
FY2002-2003. The term of the supply agreement is for eight months, with an option to
extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the supplier
and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Maintenance Services
in FY2002-2003.
7. MOTION NO. 2003-185
Motion approving the lease of a reconditioned motor grader with H&V Equipment Services,
Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas for the total amount of $80,800, of which $6,674 is budgeted
in FY2002-2003. The award is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0101-03 and is
based on low bid. The term of the lease is for twenty-four months with an option to extend
the lease for up to twelve additional months subject to the approval of the City Manager or
his designee. The motor grader will be used by the Park and Recreation Department.
8.a. ORDINANCE NO. 025300
Ordinance appropriating $434,540 from the Unappropriated Interest Earnings from Water
1994 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 4081; transferring to and appropriating in
Water Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 4080 for the relocation of waterline on Rand
Morgan Road (FM 2292) from Leopard Street to McNorton Street; amending Capital Budget
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adopted by Ordinance No. 025144 by increasing appropriations by $434,540.
8.b. MOTION NO. 2003-186
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an emergency procurement
with Bay Ltd., Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $434,540 for waterline
relocation on Rand Morgan Road (FM 2292) from Leopard to McNorton Street.
9. MOTION NO. 2003-187
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Consultant with Cotten, Landreth, Kramer Architects and Associates, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount $325,376 for a re -stated fee of $347,976 for the Police and Fire Public
Safety Training Facility, Phase 1. (Bond Issue 2000)
11.a. MOTION NO. 2003-189
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$2,112 awarded by the Corporation for the National and Community Service for Retired
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
11.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025301
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $2,112 awarded by the Corporation for the
National and Community Service in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the Retired
and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP).
12.a. MOTION NO. 2003-190
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the
Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation, Inc. which provides a grant of $15,000 to the
City for the expansion and remodeling of the children's area at the Central Library.
12.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025302
Ordinance appropriating a $15,000 gift from the Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation,
Inc. into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210 for improvements to the
Children's Area of the Central Library; amending Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
025144 by increasing appropriations by $15,000.
13.a. MOTION NO. 2003-191
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$78,231 from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for funding of
overtime to enforce the underage drinking laws and to prevent youth access to and illegal
use of alcohol.
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13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025303
Ordinance appropriating $78,231 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division, in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for funding of overtime to
enforce the underage drinking laws and to prevent youth access to and illegal use of alcohol;
and appropriating $27,000 in the State Law Enforcement Reserve in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund for a grant match.
14.a. MOTION NO. 2003-192
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the amount
of $79,990 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT)
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) for occupant protection enforcement overtime
within the Police Department and to execute all related documents.
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025304
Ordinance appropriating $79,990 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding
of the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the
Police Department in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 025305
Ordinance consenting to the sale of .54 acre out of Lot 23, Section 49, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts to Flour Bluff Independent School District for $4,720,
authorizing the Nueces County Judge to execute a resale deed.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 025306
Ordinance appropriating $7,500 from the Chamber of Commerce Foundation in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund for the funding of data collection and analysis activities at the
Juvenile Assessment Center.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 10, regarding street and parking lot modifications for
the Convention Center expansion and the new Multipurpose Arena. Council Member Scott inquired
what the front of the new arena would look like. Mr. Kevin Stowers, Assistant Director of
Engineering Services, said that a very Targe grand entry plaza would be in front of the arena and
convention center, common to both areas. The road would have a drop-off RTA bus lane plus three
lanes southbound moving towards the downtown area. Mr. Scott asked whether the city was
coordinating the modifications with the RTA's downtown traffic study. Mr. Stowers replied that
staff is coordinating with RTA, discussing various routing alternatives for shuttle service. In
response to Mr. Scott's question, Mr. Stowers replied that the design of the arena and convention
center could accommodate a potential streetcar system, which the RTA says would travel in front
of the arena and then to baseball stadium.
Finally, Mr. Scott asked whether this portion of the project could be included in the re-
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routing of Shoreline Boulevard north of I-37. Mr. Stowers said that there will be a s -curve on the
road to allow for the realignment. Mr. Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager, added that a
turnaround was also needed in front of the buildings and that the city would need to coordinate with
the RTA to best accommodate a potential trolley system. Mr. Scott remarked that he did not want
staff to eliminate any viable options with the planned modifications. Mr. Noe said that staff would
try to accommodate as many options as possible, but stressed that they had a time constraint to meet.
The first major convention planned in the new arena is the Texas Municipal League conference
scheduled in November 2004, and a serviceable roadway would have to be in place by that time.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the following motion passed with the
following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Kelly abstained.
10. MOTION NO. 2003-188
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for
engineering services with MEI Govind, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$42,000 for the Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and New Multipurpose Arena -
Phase 3 Street and Parking Lot Modifications.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 17a regarding an amendment of the Zoning Ordinance to revise
the Barrier Island Business District `B -2A". A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing.
17.a. Public hearing to consider a recommendation concerning the amendment of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi by revising Article 13, `B -2A" Barrier Island
Business District.
Mr. Michael Gunning, Director of the Planning Department, stated that the text amendment
was to correct an oversight stemming from a January 2000 text amendment. The 2000 text
amendment did not allow for any commercial uses under the `B -2A" district that had access to a
local street to protect residential properties on Padre Island. The unintended consequence was that
the amendment prohibited commercial development onto a local street regardless of what was across
the street. To address this problem, Mr. Gunning said that staff's recommendation was to modify
the access prohibition to prohibit commercial development only if the properties across the street
were zoned for residential use. The text amendment would also require a screening fence along a
local street if the commercial development is across from residential property only.
Mr. Gunning stated that the Padre Island Property Owners Association (POA) had no
objection to the proposed amendment to the `B -2A" district. There was no comment from the
audience. Council Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Cooper. The motion passed unanimously. There was no comment from the Council. City
Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes, and the following ordinance passed on its first
reading with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Colmenero was absent.
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17.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance by revising Article 13, `B -2A" Barrier Island Business
District.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 19 regarding proposed amendments to the sexually
oriented businesses ordinance, which was scheduled for discussion at 3:00 p.m. Mayor Neal called
for council comments. Council Member Scott spoke against the council's action on item 3. He
commented that he believed there were better alternatives that would have satisfied all the parties
involved in the lawsuit. However, he said that ultimately he acquiesced to the will of the council.
Council Member Kelly commented that the main concern for him was that the current ordinance
would concentrate the sexually oriented businesses in one area, primarily in District I. He was
concerned about the secondary effects this concentration would have on adjacent neighborhoods.
He supported the Council's action, saying he respected the opinions of the council members in
opposition.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Mr. John Blacklock, a resident of the Northwest
area, spoke in support of the Council's action. Ms. Danna Sharpe with the Northwest Business
Association said that she felt this was a hollow victory because she did not want to have a "red light"
district anywhere in the city. Mayor Neal asked if there were any motions to amend the sexually
oriented business ordinance as it was currently written. There were none. He added that the
Council's action instructed staff on the possible settlement of the pending lawsuit. He said that it
did not in any way change the effect of the sexually oriented business ordinance, other than
negotiating a possible grandfather clause. He emphasized that the ordinance was still in force.
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Mayor Neal referred to item 18, a presentation on the Community Youth Development
(CYD) Program (78415). Mr. Dan Whitworth, Director of the Park and Recreation Department,
provided a brief presentation on the history and accomplishments of the program. He reviewed the
composition and duties of the Community Youth Development Program Steering Committee. He
also reviewed the responsibilities of the Youth Advisory Committee, serving as the "youth voice"
of the 78415 area. Mr. Whitworth stated that the CYD program service providers for 2002-2003 are
Communities in Schools, the Park and Recreation Department and Youth Odyssey. He recognized
Chairperson Verla Varino and thanked project coordinator Monica Corona and Support Services
Superintendent Chris Semtner for their efforts.
Mayor Neal asked if the program had been refunded by the Texas Legislature. Mr.
Whitworth said that the program was funded through the state's FY 2004. Mr. Semtner added that
the program was included in the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services budget
for full funding. In answer to Mayor Neal's question, Mr. Semtner said that he did not know how
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the program's funding would fare after it came out of state committee. Mayor Neal suggested that
staff contact Mr. Tom Utter to check on the status of the program's funding request.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 20, regarding the city's application to serve as fiscal
agent for the CYD Program. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes, and the following resolution passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kelly was absent.
20. RESOLUTION NO. 025307
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an application to serve
as the Fiscal Agent for the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services'
FY2003-2004 Community Youth Development Program in the amount of $500,000.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 21 regarding Admiral Linen Services, Incorporated.
City Manager Noe explained that Admiral Linen Service had requested funding through the 4A
corporation and the city through a joint venture. He said that the company was requesting business
incentives of approximately $400,000 to improve water and sewer infrastructure for the project. He
stated that the 4A board was recommending the approval of the request. He commented that the
company requested the resolution as a sign of council support before they closed on the property.
Mr. Noe said that staff would bring a detailed contract and agreement before the Council for their
approval at a future date. There was no comment from the Council.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of
recruiting the company to Corpus Christi. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes,
and the following resolution passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper,
Garrett, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kelly was absent.
21. RESOLUTION NO. 025308
Resolution supporting the request of Admiral Linen Services, Inc. to the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation for business incentives of approximately
$400,000 to improve water and sewer mains to provide service to Admiral Linen Service,
Inc. at 4353 Baldwin, subject to negotiation and execution of contract documents.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 22 regarding the process of assessing liens and
collecting city expenses for code violations. Ms. Margie Rose, Assistant City Manager, explained
that this item would reduce the required number of violation notices sent to property owners who
were out of compliance with the code. Currently, Ms. Rose said that the current process required
staff to send multiple notices to violators, delaying city action by approximately 30 days. Ms. Rose
said that staff was recommending that only one notice be sent on an annual basis. She stated that
if the property owners had been notified and were still in violation, a work order would be issued
to clear with property with no further notice, expediting the process considerably. There was no
comment from the audience.
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Council Member Cooper spoke in support of the amendment. Council Member Kinnison
asked how the city would handle repeat offenders. Ms. Rose replied that the city would not need
to serve notice again if the property owner had been notified previously. She stated that code
enforcement would be promptly dispatched to handle the issue. Council Member Kinnison asked
whether the amendment would only apply to future cases. Acting City Attorney Reining said that
the new notices will inform all violators that they would be held liable for any expenses incurred
under the new plan. Council Member Colmenero asked if staff had planned a public information
campaign to notify the citizens about the new process. Ms. Rose said that staff was planning to
place notices in the newspaper about the process. City Manager Noe added that this amendment was
part of a complete set of recommendations intended to augment legal action against violators,
encouraging voluntary compliance by property owners.
Council Member Noyola asked if the notices would be sent by certified mail. Assistant City
Manager Rose said that staff was planning to use certified mail. Mayor Neal suggested that the
letter be written in both English and Spanish. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes, and the following ordinance passed on its first reading by the following vote: Neal,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was absent.
22. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 23-70 and 23-71 of the Code of Ordinances relating to notice and
obtaining liens for City expenses to remedy violations; providing for an effective date.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 23a regarding the formal adoption of the FY 2003
Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Mayor Neal read aloud
the proposed project list and asked for council comment. Council Member Noyola made a motion
to amend the plan to deduct $35,000 from item 15 for the Rehabilitation Administration and add the
same amount to new item 28 for the Lexington Manor Apartments; and to deduct $35,405 from item
9 for the Emergency Home Repair Grant Program and add the same amount to item 4 for the
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program. Council Member Chesney seconded the motion. There
was no comment from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and
the motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". (see Attachment "D", approved final project list)
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote, and the following resolutions passed
as amended by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison,
Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
23.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025309 - AS AMENDED
Resolution adopting the FY2003 Annual Action Plan which includes the CDBG, ESG, and
HOME Programs; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit the FY2003
Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make changes in the FY2003 Annual Action
Plan if required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. - AS
AMENDED
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23.b. RESOLUTION NO. 025310
Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi's Five -Year FY2003-2007 Consolidated
Plan; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit the Five -Year FY2003-2007
Consolidated Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to make changes in the Five -Year FY2003-
2007 Consolidated Plan if required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 24 regarding the construction of a pedestrian access
area at Airheart Point. There were no comments from the audience or the Council. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the following ordinance passed by the following vote:
Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
24. ORDINANCE NO. 025311
Ordinance appropriating $21,975 from the Unrestricted Park Trust in the Community
Enrichment Fund No. 4720 to pay for the construction of a pedestrian access at the end of
Airheart Point; amending FY2002-2003 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
024974 to increase appropriations by $21,975.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on item 25 regarding an interlocal cooperation agreement for
the approval of plats within the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the city. City Manager Noe
explained that the Commissioners Court had already approved the interlocal agreement. Mr.
Gunning briefly explained that House Bill 1445 required that the city enter into an interlocal
agreement with the county to administer plat regulations within the city's ETJ, which is five miles.
There was no comment from the audience or the Council. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes, and the following resolution passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney,
Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
25. RESOLUTION NO. 025312
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with Nueces County relating to the approval of plats within the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi.
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Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that the
Downtown Area Stakeholders Group Meeting would be taking place on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in
the Sixth Floor Conference Room. He also said that the Council would be receiving a copy of Mr.
Scott Elliff's notes from the council retreat. He added that staff was working on developing action
plans for the Council's review and would be providing quarterly updates on the budget as they
pertained to the council's strategic goals. Mr. Noe reported that staff will be presenting the city
manager's recommended budget at the next council meeting on May 27. The May 27 meeting
would begin at noon with a joint luncheon with the Downtown Management District. In addition,
he informed the Council that a presentation by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, a public hearing
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for the Crime Control District proposed budget, and an update on health insurance items were also
scheduled for next week's meeting.
Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Chesney reported that
the Friends of the Park will be meeting on Wednesday, June 4 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sixth Floor
Conference Room. He noted that the Friends of the Park had provided playground equipment to the
Cliff Maus Village, their first success. He informed the Council that the next town hall meeting
would be held on June 2 at 6:00 p.m. in the Lindale Senior Center. He asked staff to investigate a
constituent complaint involving a resident on Indiana Street who repeatedly violated code
enforcement regulations. In response to Mr. Chesney's question, Mr. Chapa said that the new
amendment for code enforcement would not go into effect until the Monday after its second reading
on June 2.
Council Member Kelly asked staff to investigate constituent reports with regard to vandalism
and criminal activity in West Guth Park. He stated that he was contacted by Herb Canales, Director
of Libraries in conjunction with a map from 1766 which appears to be the first map that includes a
reference to Corpus Christi. He said that the map was currently in the permanent collection of a
museum in Madrid. He stated that Mr. Canales would like the Council's cooperation in requesting
access to the map to obtain an enhanced artistic copy for display at the Inez Sterling Adams South
Texas Historical Gallery. He said that Mr. Canales believed that the Friends of the Library would
assume the cost for reproduction and delivery of the map. Council Member Kelly made a motion
asking for the Council's support for a resolution asking the Spanish government and the museum
in Madrid for access to the map to make a copy for display and reproduction in Corpus Christi to
help defray the cost. Council Member Colmenero seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
Council Member Cooper asked for a status report on the repairs to the sinkhole near
Louisiana Parkway and Santa Fe Street. Assistant City Manager Massey said staff is making several
curb repairs and the repairs should be completed by the end of the week.
Council Member Scott asked if the Click It or Ticket It campaign was city-wide, because
there seemed to be more enforcement on the south side of town. City Manager Noe said that the
police department targets the intersections with the highest volume of traffic, and then go from one
intersection to the other throughout the city. Mr. Scott asked staff to investigate constituent
complaints about speeding on Santa Fe. He asked about problems with a three-inch drop in the
pavement at Weber and McArdle, an intersection that had recently repaired. City Engineer Angel
Escobar said that several water line repairs had been completed on Weber Road. He said he would
send a street department crew to fix any settlement that has taken place. Mr. Scott asked why staff
had to make more repairs on Weber since it had recently been repaired. City Manager Noe said that
staff has been very aggressive about including the utility work with the street work to prevent
multiple repairs. Unfortunately, Mr. Noe said that contractors will periodically provide work that
requires additional repairs. Additionally, in some cases the water and sewer work that was recently
completed had failed. In response to Mr. Scott's question, Mr. Escobar said that staff does take past
experiences with a contractor into consideration when awarding bids. Mr. Scott commented that the
outside lanes of Santa Fe are in poor condition. Council Member Scott also mentioned the
recognition for the award-winning Flour Bluff NJROTC at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, organized by the
Mayor's Office. Finally, Mr. Scott mentioned that he would like to attend the town hall meeting at
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Lindale Senior Center, if there was no objection from the other members of the Council hosting the
event. He said that he hoped the police department would be represented at this meeting because
he anticipates questions about crime control issues.
Council Member Noyola asked for a status report regarding the ditch near Corona. Assistant
City Manager Massey said that staff found a broken wastewater line near the Cracker Barrel
Restaurant. The wastewater was infiltrating the storm water system at that point and flowing into
the ditch at Corona. He reported that the line was repaired yesterday and staff was cleaning the lines
to remove any residue. He stated that staff would notify the concerned residents. Mr. Noyola
commented that Westpoint Road and Horne Road are also in poor condition.
Council Member Colmenero reported on poor lighting on Mildred Street. He thanked Mr.
Massey for addressing problems with craters on streets in the area. Mr. Colmenero spoke in support
of the code enforcement amendments.
Council Member Garrett asked City Manager Noe if the hospital zone on Alameda Street
could be reconsidered. He also asked for an update on the six parking meters removed from the 600
block of Leopard Street. Mr. Noe said that he had asked Chief Alvarez to investigate the matter and
would provide an update later. He asked if staff had a plan to resolve the drainage problem near
Manshiem and Ayers area. Mr. Escobar said that he would provide Mr. Garrett with a schedule for
construction.
Mayor Neal requested that City Manager Noe send correspondence to County Judge Terry
Shamsie to arrange a joint meeting between the city and county in June.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience. Ms. Priscilla Leal, 4738 Cheryl, spoke
regarding the need for drainage improvements near Manshiem and Sunnybrook Streets and
questions she had raised at last week's meeting. Mr. Roland Garza also spoke regarding the need
for drainage improvements near Manshiem and Sunnybrook. Mr. Danny Noyola, 4410 Acushnet,
thanked the Council for their partial funding of the street repairs on Manshiem and Sunnybrook, but
noted that the reduced funding would delay the completion of the project.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:35 p.m. on May 20, 2003.
* * * * * * * * * * * * *
Revised 05-13-03
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
FY2003 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
ATTACHMENT "D"
APPROVED FY2003 CDBG PROGRAM
FY2003 CDBG Allocation
Reprogrammed Funds
Program Income from Rehabilitation Program
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR FY2003 CDBG PROGRAM
$4,219,000
$734,152
$700,000
$5,653,152
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
City Council
Adopt
1
Business Resource Center - Current Project funding a $110,000
The City Corpus Christi Business Resource Center is funding for
$110,000
of requesting operational expenses including staff salaries
and benefits for 3 people and administrative costs. The mission of the BRC is to promote the growth of small businesses by
providing information and technical assistance on contracting opportunities, certifications, financing, bonding, insurance,
business planning, and marketing.
2
CDBG Program Administration - Current Project funding 0455,600
Administrative cost covers the staff salaries. The staff is responsible for administering the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), the HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and the Emergency Shelter Grant Programs. The staff
interprets CDBG, HOME, and ESG federal regulations, conducts public hearings/meetings, reviews proposed projects and
activities to determine funding eligibility, monitors subrecipients, provides technical assistance, conducts environmental
assessments of funding projects/activities, and enforces Davis Bacon federal wage rate requirements.
$ 364
3
City of Corpus Christi - Public Facilities and Improvements - New Project
This project cost will cover design, engineering, consulting, and contingency of facility barrier mover/improvements. See
expanded worksheet
$599,805
4
Clearance of Vacant Properties Program - New Project The
activity will entail the clearance of vacant properties by the removal of weeds, rubbish, brush, junk accumulation, and other
unsightly, objectionable or unsanitary matter. The properties will be bid out to contractor to clear the properties. Liens will be
placed against the properties to cover the costs incurred.
$ 000
5
Code Enforcement Program - Current Project funding a $109,938
The salaries of four (4) code enforcement inspectors and 1/2 salary of a clerk will be funded in the amount of $161,701.40.
Funds in the amount of $125,408.58 will be used for program delivery costs The inspectors are responsible for inspecting
$262,110
properties within the CDBG target area for violation of city code and health ordinances. Inspections are conduced on
particular violations. The inspectors will also implement a comprehensive approach to coordination of multi -departmental
teams of city services and programs to address specific needs of each neighborhood.
6
Comprehensive Planning Assistance - Current Project funding . $75,000
The Comprehensive Planning work product for FY03-04 will be to create a comprehensive draft revision to the Corpus Christi
Policy Statements. The Corpus Christi Policy Statements were adopted by City Council in 1987 and have not been
comprehensively revised and updated for over 15 years. The revision and approval process will take two years and
consolidate Area Development Plans and Citywide Future Land Use and Transportation elements into a single document. The
first year of funding will allow staff to draft the revisions to the Corpus Christi Policy Statements. The second year of this two-
year project will include the public hearing, revision and approval process.
$75,000
7
Corpus Christi Renewal Com/Econ. Dev. - Current Project funding ft $20,000
The request for $111,280 is to provide funding to the City of Corpus Christi to implement the Renewal Community Tax
Incentive Utilization Plan and the Course of Action and to market available forms of assistance that will spur and promote
economic development in Corpus Christi. Additionally, due to the complex nature of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC),
contracting with professionals with expertise in IRC will be needed.
$20,000
1
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
City Council
Adopt
8
Demolition Grant Program - Current Project funding a $170,000
The removal of unsafe structures is a priority in neighborhood revitalization in the community. The Code Enforcement staff
identifies structures that are unoccupied, open, and dilapidated. A total of $2,000.00 will be expended for the prrr.Pc ing of
the unsafe structure and a total of $213,700.10 will be expended in the board up and/or demolition of unsafe structures.
$215'700
9
Emergency Home Repair Grant Program - Current Project funding a $884,000
Funds are used to provide emergency repair grants up to $6,500 to homeowners who are 65 years or older, very low-income
and/or persons with disabilities. The program is designed to only address hazardous conditions related to roofing, heating,
plumbing, electrical, and minor structural repairs. It is anticipated that 153 homeowners will be assisted.
$964,595
10
Garcia Arts Educ Center Area Street Improvement Phase 1 & 2 - Past Project funding e $265,000
This proposal requests additional funds for ROW acquisition, demolition, relocation, and compensation to the Neighborhood
Childcare Center for damages to existing structure. The additional ROW is necessary to provide for a straight alignment of
Marguerite St. instead of a curvilinear alignment. Future funds will be requested for street and drainage construction for 11th,
17th and Marguerite St.. This street alignment increases parking for local residents and activities in the Arts Center 8
Neighborhood Childcare Center.
$80,000
11
H. P. Garcia Park - Past Project funding for Garcia Park Plan e $65,000
Plan, design, and implement general site grading, leveling for conditions to allow future use and proper drainage of area
($15,000). Plan, design, and install a playground with curbing system to contain resilient surfacing material ($78,750). Plan,
design and install a crushed shell roadway with concrete curbing. Roadway should lead to playground area ($42,000). Plan,
design, and install a 30" (round or square) open air pavilion ($35,000). Plan, design, and install a trail system with benches
and picnic table systems (covered table, BBC) pit and trash container) installed on concrete pads along the trail ($19,850).
$80,000
12
Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan Program - Current Project funding a $1,200,000
The Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides loans to low income homeowners to repair and make improvements to
their houses. It is anticipated that 10-15 houses will be rehabilitated and 20-25 will be reconstructed. These funds will also be
used to demolish and relocate homeowners being assisted with the reconstruction of their homes.
$1,133,000
13
Manshelm Area Drainage Imp'. Phase 2 - Current Project funding e $520,000
This proposal consists of design and construction of Phase 2. Phase 2 includes the continuation of a drainage culvert with
curb, inlets, curb, and gutter replacement and pavement repair to be extended along Gabriel Street (Sunnybrook to
Mansheim)and alongMansheim(Gabriel to approx. 150 ft west of Franklin). The Proposed$00'�
pp ) drainage culvert alignment will
require reconstruction of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and driveway in the immediate area of the construction of the underground
culvert.
14
Mortgage Servicing Project - Current Project funding a $55,889
Will pay for salary and expenses for one person to administer loans provided to low income homeowners funded through the
Rehabilitation Loan Program. The Portfolio consists of 870 active loans, plus new loans entered during fiscal year 2003-2004
and 117 deferred bans. The bilingual services provided by our administrator include collection of current and delinquent loans
up to 120 days, payment disbursements of property taxes and of annual insurance premiums from escrow acrnunts
Personal, on site, counseling is given o customers regarding payment alternatives and program rules. Operation and
procedures are reviewed by the A/R Collections Manager to assure intemal control and compliance.
$38,845
15
Rehabilitation Administration - Current Project funding ` $602,600
Pays
$5451100
for staff salaries to provide support services to low and moderate income persons, such as loan processing
Development of specifications and plans, inspections, housing counseling and other related services associated with the
various loan and grant programs.
16
Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements Phase 3B - Past Project funding a $2,394,783
This proposal consists of design and construction of 28" B -B street pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and
underground drainage for Phase 3B. Phase 3B of this project consists of: Lewis - Clemmer to Watson approx.$78'000
g ag 3001.f.,
Naples Street - Richard to Watson approx. 750 I.f., Watson - Ayers to Naples approx. 1250 I.f.
17
Sunnybrook/Evelyn/Gollihar/Kostoryz Area St & Drainage improvement Phase 2 - Past Project funding a $406,000
This proposal consists of design and construction of 28' B -B street pavement curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways and
underground drainage for Phase 2. Phase 2 of this project consists of Helen Street (Golihar to Sunnybrook) 12501.f. and
Theresa (Helen and Evelyn) 3001.f.
$37'000
2
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
City Council
Adopt
18
Unified Development Code - New Project An
18-24 month project to comprehensively update and unify the City's land development codes. CDBG funding is requested for
50% of the total project costs over a two-year period. This funding request is for one(1) year, with plans to request the same
amount for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. Local utility fund revenue will provide 50% share of the overall project costs A major
$75,000
goal of the UDC will be to implement affordable housing policies in the City's Comprehensive Plan.
19
Weed & Seed Program - Current Project funding @ $50,000
The Weed and Seed Program is a comprehensive multi -agency approach to combating violent crime, drug use and gang
activity in high crime neighborhoods. The goals are to 'weed" out crime from targeted neighborhoods, while at the same time
"seed" the target areas with a wide range of crime prevention programs and Human Services to prevent crime from
reoccurring within the target areas.
$50,000
City Projects Total
$5,067,419
3
S
PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
City Council
Adopt
20
Accessible Communities, Inc.
Construction of a new building, the Resource Center for Independent Living: for training, meeting, and office and storage
space for persons/families with (cross) disabilities; providing an accessible, comprehensive source for services supports, and
$1 20'795
learning opportunities, resulting in community inclusion. Capital Contribution $11,000
21
Boy's 8 Girl's Club of Corpus Christi
Project is for the installation of air conditioning in our gymnasium, which is used primarily by our westside neighborhood youth.
$99'
205
22
Corpus Christi Hope House, Inc. Renovations to
improve the living conditions for the residents at our shelters and expansion of the shelter's capacity. Capital Contribution
$29,000
$58,000
23
GOD'S GYM -Air Conditioning New air
conditioning units. Replace old office unit and install four new units for
$40,000
gymnasium and cl sses
25
Habitat for Humanity - Corpus Christi The
Habitat for Humanity Restore Building Project is seeking funds to eliminate conditions detrimental to public health and safety.
The building is in need of extensive roofing improvements to prevent the collapse of the roof as well as structural damage to
the electrical system of the facility.
$80,328
Nueces County Community Action Agency To
weatherize homes occupied by families from low to very low incomes in target areas. Capital Contribution $809,618
$80,000
27
Women's Shelter of South Texas Rehabilitation and
improvements of the emergency shelter and support services facilities. Emergency shelter rehabilitation includes repair and
replacement of ceiling tiles doors, safety latches, and lighting. Exterior rotting be
$72,405
wood will replace and repainted.
Replacement of the damaged track of the security gate. Rehabilitation of the support services facilities includes roof
replacement, expansion of current security system, security fencing, resurface and expansion of parking, and addition of
sidewalk. Capital Contribution $10,000
28
TG 110, Inc. d.b.a. Lexington Manor Apts. Purchase and
installation of industrial playground equipment for youth of apartment complex. Capital Contribution $5,000
$ 000
$585,733
TOTAL
5,653,152
4
APPROVED FY2003 ESG PROGRAM
FY2003 Allocation
170.000
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PROJECT & DESCRIPTION
City
Council
Adopt
1
Catholic Charities
Provision of Homeless Prevention short-term subsidies, security deposits or 1st month's rent,
mediation programs, legal services and payments to prevent foreclosure on a home.
$ 10,000
2
Corpus Christi Hope House Provision
of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and education
of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
fumishings.
$ 15,000
3
Corpus Christi Metro Ministries
Provision of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services, and payment to prevent
foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
fumishings.
$ 50,000
4
Gulf Coast Council of La Raza
Provision of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and fumishings.
$ 20,000
5
Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery
Provision of Essential Services including services concerned with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless.
$ 10,000
6
The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter of Youth
Provision of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless.
$ 12,750
7
The Salvation Army
Provision of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities
and furnishings.
$ 20,000
8
Timon's Ministries
Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and fumishings.
$ 2,250
8
Women's Shelter
Provision of Essential Services including services concemed with employment, physical health and
education of the homeless. Provision of Homeless Prevention including short-term subsidies,
security deposits or 1st month's rent, mediation programs, legal services, and payment to prevent
foreclosure on a home. Payment of maintenance, operations including rent, insurance, utilities and
fumishings.
$ 30,000
TOTAL
$170,000
APPROVED FY2003 HOME PROGRAM
FY2003 Allocation
1,8
ff
ACTMTY
City
Council
Adopt
CCCIC
1
HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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.
$549,000
2
ADMINISTRATION/TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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.
$186256
3
MINOR REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
Minor rehabilitation of units with more than $1,000 but less than $6,500. Grants will be provided to
homeowners who are 65 years and older and/or persons with disabilities.
$100,000
4
MAJOR REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM
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.
$250,000
5
NEW CONSTRUCTION
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. A deferred loan, not to exceed $20,000,
payable after the 1st mortgage is paid, will be provided to low income home buyers for the purchase of
a home. The amount of the deferred loan will be based on HUD income limits.
$497,922
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORG. (CHDO) *
6
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Low interest loans/grants to Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO's) for the purpose
of constructing new rental housing units/homeownership.
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 of up to 15 years.
$279,384
TOTAL
$1,882,582
*COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS (CHDO) The City of Corpus Christi will set aside at a
minimum the 15% ($279,384) 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.