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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/20/2004I 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 April 20, 2004, which were approved by the City Council on April 27, 2004. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27'h day of April 2004. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Rex Kinnison Council Members: Brent Chesney Javier D. Colmenero Melody Cooper (Arrived at 10:18 a.m.) Henry Garrett Bill Kelly Jesse Noyola Mark Scott City Staff: City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Deacon Michael Mantz of the Corpus Christi Cathedral and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Kinnison. 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 13, 2004. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 2 and the following board appointment was made: Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee Kimberly A. Riggans (Appointed) * * * * * * * * * * * ** Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-12). Council members requested that Items 3 and 9 be discussed. There were no comments from the audience. A motion was made and passed to approve Items 4 through 12, except for Items 3 and 9, which were pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 2 4.a. MOTION NO. 2004-152 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation to accept a gift of up to $35,000 to purchase an automated library system and provide matching funds for technology grants for the Corpus Christi public libraries. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 4.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025718 Ordinance appropriating $24,500 from the Corpus Christi Public Library Foundation in the No. 1020 General Fund for an automated library system; amending the FY 2004 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance Number 025394 to increase appropriations by $24,500. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 5.a. MOTION NO. 2004-153 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Purchase and License Agreement with Dynix Corporation for $129,539 based on sole source to upgrade the existing automated library system. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 5.b. MOTION NO. 2004-154 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Maintenance Agreement for five years with Dynix Corporation for estimated five year cost of $138,000 for maintenance of the automated library system based on sole source. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025719 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Independent School District to continue to provide each high school library with access to a shared automated library system. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 3 6.b. RESOLUTION NO. 025720 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Calallen Independent School District to continue to provide its high school library with access to a shared automated library system. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 6.c. RESOLUTION NO. 025721 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Flour Bluff Independent School District to continue to provide its high school library with access to a shared automated library system. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 6.d. RESOLUTION NO. 025722 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Tuloso-Midway Independent School District to continue to provide its high school library with access to a shared automated library system. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 6.e. RESOLUTION NO. 025723 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the West Oso Independent School District to continue to provide its high school library with access to a shared automated library system. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 7. MOTION NO. 2004-155 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $71,625, for a total restated fee of $1,813,398, for the Weber Road 16 -inch Diameter Water Line from Aaron Drive to County Road 43 associated with the Southside Water Transmission Main, Phases 2, 2A and 3 Project. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 4 8. MOTION NO. 2004-156 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $886,305, for a total re -stated fee of $911,045, for the Lindale/Chenoweth Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements, Phase 1 Project. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 10. MOTION NO. 2004-158 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Bridges Specialties, of Sandia, Texas in the amount of $66,880 for House Demolition at various sites. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 11. MOTION NO. 2004-159 Motion authorizing payment to the City of Port Aransas in the amount of $22,643.72 for beach parking permit collections for 2003 based upon agreement between the City Manager of the City of Corpus Christi and the City Manager of the City of Port Aransas. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 12. ORDINANCE NO. 025724 Amending Section 10-22 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding terms of dune protection permits and beachfront construction certificates; and providing for penalties. (First Reading 04/13/04) The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 3 regarding a Health Department grant. Council Member Kelly asked why the grant was being used to pay fringe benefits for personnel. City Manager Noe replied that the grant was being used to pay for personnel costs, including the costs of retirement and other benefits. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 5 3.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025716 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the amount of $62,112 for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, and supplies for an immunization program. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. 3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025717 Ordinance appropriating a grant from the Texas Department of Health in the amount of $62,112 for personnel, fringe benefits, travel, and supplies to maintain an immunization program in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 9 regarding a street resurfacing project on Up River Road. Council Member Kelly asked for clarification on which sections of Up River Road were going to be repaired. City Engineer Angel Escobar replied that this Bond 2000 project entailed a street overlay on Up River Road from I-37 to Leopard Street. He said before installing the overlay, the city had replaced the water lines from Leopard Street to Nueces Bay Boulevard with a new 24 - inch PVC water main. He said a hot mix was being used to complete the patch work and repair work on Up River Road from I-37 to Leopard, resulting in a complete overlay for the entire road section. From Leopard to Nueces Bay, Mr. Escobar reported that the project only included the repair of the pavement. He said the city would apply a seal coat to the entire road to complete the repairs from I-37 to Leopard Street. Mr. Kelly asked if these repairs would create a smooth road for drivers on the entire street. City Engineer Escobar answered affirmatively. 9. MOTION NO. 2004-157 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. I to the contract with Garver Construction, Ltd., of Houston, Texas in the amount of $148,830.32 for the Bond Issue 2000 Street Resurfacing Project #C-4 on Up River Road (IH 37 to Leopard Street). The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the five-year inspection and monitoring program for the Wesley Seale Dam. Mr. Ron Waters, the city's consultant, reported on the results of the 2003 inspection of the dam. He said the dam was performing well, even under the full load being placed on it due to the full lake levels the city has experienced over the past two years. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 6 Dr. Waters recommended a number of maintenance measures to the piezometers and extensometers installed during the rehabilitation and construction project. He said the instrumentation was monitored by remote, and the city had experienced a number of problems with the read-outs. Thus, he proposed repairing some of the instrumentation to ensure accurate readings for future inspections. In addition, Dr. Waters recommended a field investigation to determine if north embankment piezometer F-1 at station 8+12, installed when the dam was initially constructed, needed to be replaced. He said the readings over the years were becoming lower than the lake levels, an unusual occurrence. He stated that there was a correlation between the onset of the unusual readings and the installation of a new toe drain collecting system downstream of the embankment. He said staff wanted to investigate the effectiveness of the toe drain as well. Dr. Waters also recommended updating the PMF (probable maximum flood) breach analysis flood inundation study, and Emergency Action Plan for the Wesley Seale Dam. Council Member Colmenero asked what the expected lifespan was for the various instrumentation. Dr. Waters replied that the lifespan for the electronic equipment in the field was approximately 10 years. He said the piezometers, which are read manually, could be expected to last 50 years. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 13. MOTION NO. 2004-160 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to a contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $259,750 for engineering services for the third year of a Five -Year Inspection and Monitoring Program at Wesley Seale Dam. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 14 regarding a parking lease agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi for the baseball stadium. City Manager Noe stated that the city intended to assign its interest in the parking lease to Round Rock Baseball, Inc., who will manage the parking lot and receive the revenues on the 90 city days specified in the Contract to Purchase and Lease Port Property and Baseball Stadium lease. He said the city was required to make the leased parking lot available to Round Rock Baseball, Inc. before the bonds can be sold for the actual construction of the baseball stadium. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14.a. MOTION NO. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a parking lease with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for the Baseball Stadium. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 7 14.b. MOTION NO. 2004-162 Motion authorizing the City Manager to assign the parking lease with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for the Baseball Stadium to Round Rock Baseball, Inc. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Neal deviated from the agenda and opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the Mustang -Padre Island Area Development Plan. City Manager Noe stated that the plan had been approved on its first reading in December 2003, but the Council had requested that staff provide additional opportunities for public input, including representatives from Asset Development. He asked Ms. Barbara Bailey, Director of Development Services, to brief the Council on a number of proposed amendments to the plan. Ms. Bailey briefly reviewed the planning process used for the plan. She stated that staff had held a number of meetings with the Island Planning Ad Hoc committee, island residents, and with the major landowner in the area, Asset Development Corporation, per the Council's directive at the first reading on December 9, 2003. She said staff had incorporated a number of suggestions into the plan when appropriate, resulting in a better plan. Ms. Bailey briefly discussed the proposed changes for land use as follows: emphasize high- quality, tourist oriented development; "coastal theme" for new development on the major roadways; improve public aesthetics with landscaping, street lighting; better biking and landscaping; underground utilities; prohibit industrial uses; and restrict RV parks. She said the restrictions on industrial uses and RV parks would have to be discussed with the state. Ms. Bailey stated that the land use map reflected the higher standards in two new main categories: mixed-use residential and mixed-use tourist. She said there were also locations of boat ramps and marinas reflecting the island. She also mentioned a proposed expanded canal system in Padre Isles that would create a water exchange between Lake Padre and Padre Isles, with a bridge over SPID. Ms. Bailey said an Economic Development section was added in response to resident input. She said the plan included a number of capital improvements, including the aforementioned bridge over the proposed canal, bath houses, beach parking and public boat ramps. She said funding sources for these projects have not been identified at this time, but possible sources include Public Improvement Districts, grants, and bond issues. Ms. Bailey reviewed the proposed plan implementation process, noting that it was modeled after the South Central Development Plan. She stated that the plan included the creation of an Island Strategic Action Committee as a mechanism to keep island residents involved in the process at their request. In conclusion, Ms. Bailey said that staff had met the requirements of the Council to obtain public input and support for this plan. She said staff was recommending Council approval after the Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 8 public hearing. Council Member Chesney complimented City Manager Noe and staff for their efforts to obtain public input and support for the plan. He asked if there were any citizen recommendations that were not included in the plan. Ms. Bailey replied that there were a number of suggestions for day-to-day operations, such as more beach cleaning and more staff, which were inappropriate for inclusion in the long-range plan. City Manager Noe added that staff met with the group providing the feedback to inform them how they their concerns were addressed in the plan, and which concerns were not addressed in the plan and why. Mr. Kinnison asked if there were an existing properties on the island that were zoned for industrial use. Mr. Michael Gunning, Assistant Director of Development Services, answered negatively. Mr. Kinnison also asked for clarification on the statement under the Economic Development section of the plan which stated that capital improvements were a priority for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Ms. Bailey replied that she believed the statement intended to say that if capital improvements are made in the TIF, they would create more tax revenue for the district, achieving a "better bang for the buck". Mr. Kinnison stated that the first and foremost priority for the TIF should be to fund existing projects so it could be paid off as quickly as possible. City Manager Noe added that there were legal commitments with those funds that would preempt any other commitments for the funds. Ms. Cooper asked how the proposed canal with bridge over SPID would be funded. Ms. Bailey replied that the Asset Development Corporation was required to provide the canal as part of the Packery Channel project. She said if the bridge was added as an extra amenity, then the funding was unclear. She noted, however, that the bridge construction was included in the Bond 2004 plan for funding, at a total cost of $1.4 million. Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Mr. Richard Smith, 13849 Doubloon, spoke in appreciation of city staffs efforts to obtain public input. He endorsed the proposed plan, especially noting the inclusion of language that enabled the future implementation of an overlay zone. Mr. Jimmy B. Johnston, Padre Island resident, spoke regarding the importance of the proposed canal to maintain a water exchange for proper sanitation, and his concerns about a number of undeveloped lots without utilities on SPID. Mr. Bill Fennell, Padre Island real estate developer, thanked staff for their efforts in obtaining public input, and he also spoke in support of the proposed plan. Council Member Scott thanked Mayor Neal for agreeing to a delay of the second reading of the plan in order to obtain more public input. He also thanked the islanders, especially those serving on the ad hoc committee, for their efforts, saying that the plan was much better now than it was five months ago. Finally, he thanked staff for their efforts, especially Ms. Bailey. He also spoke in support of the proposed canal with a bridge, and he said he was in favor of making it a much higher priority in the Bond 2004 package. Regarding the undeveloped lots previously mentioned by Mr. Johnston, he asked Mr. Noe if a joint venture between the city and the property owners might be appropriate where the city would contribute to the capital costs, similar to what the city did in Rodd Field Village. City Manager Noe noted that there were a number of fundamental differences between the Rodd Field Village project and the Padre Island lots that merited a close review. He said staff could schedule this item for discussion at a later date. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 9 Council Member Colmenero spoke in support of the plan, citing its high standards for aesthetics, architectural controls, and quality development. He thanked all parties involved for their efforts. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 16.a. MOTION NO. 2004-165 Motion to amend prior to Second Reading by creating new sections for Economic Development, Plan Implementation; deleting the Dune Protection section and combining Dune Protection with the Environmental section; deleting the Beach Access section and combing Beach Access with the Transportation section; deleting the Packery Channel section and combining Packery Channel with the new Economic Development Section; adding additional figures; modifying the future land use and transportation figures and other general wording changes throughout the plan to incorporate public comment. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". 16.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025725 Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi ("The City") by adopting the Mustang -Padre Island Area Development Plan; defining the City's Comprehensive Plan Policies on Mustang and Padre Island for protection of the environment, future land use, transportation, economic development, public services, capital improvements, and implementation. (First Reading - 11/18/03) The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Neal referred to Item 15, and he announced that the Council would go into executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.107.1 regarding the City's proposed Detention and Magistration Center, including possible related litigation with possible discussion and action in open session. The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and the following motions were passed with the following vote: 15.a. MOTION NO. 2004-163 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a lease agreement with Wilson Plaza Associates, L.P. for a seven year term, beginning at $44,172 per year and providing for an annual adjustment for 3,681 net rentable square feet from September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2011 for the City Detention and Magistration Center. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kinnison and Noyola, voting "No"; Kelly was absent. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 10 15.b. MOTION NO. 2004-164 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a building construction agreement with Wilson Plaza Associates, L.P., of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $295,000 for the construction of a new City Detention and Magistration Center to be located at Wilson Plaza, Suite #113-A. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kinnison and Noyola, voting "No"; Kelly was absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows: 19. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 for deliberations relating to an offer of financial or other incentive to a business prospect to locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Corpus Christi, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. The Council went into executive session. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Council returned from executive session, and Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke regarding his request that the Council place a discussion on Proposition 13 on the agenda, and a problem involving his grandson and the Police Department. Mayor Neal called for a brief recess. * * * * * * * * * * * * * The Council returned from recess, and Mayor Neal referred to the presentation on the day's agenda regarding the Preliminary Bond 2004 Program. City Manager Noe stated that staff had provided altemative packages for the Council's review and discussion, starting at $70 million (no property tax increase). City Engineer Escobar referred to a summary sheet listing the five Bond 2004 staff - developed package proposals and the proposed projects for streets, public health and safety, public facilities, Park and Recreation, and other miscellaneous projects (see Attachment A, included as part of these minutes). Regarding the proposed street projects, Mr. Escobar explained that staff determined which projects to recommend through several methods, including traffic volume surveys, road condition, accident and fatality rates, and MPO time travel delay surveys. He noted that a number of street projects were designated as "city wide" projects because they addressed problems throughout the area, e.g. ADA improvements and street lighting projects. 4liflutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 11 Mr. Escobar reviewed each of the 22 proposed street projects (see Attachment A). He noted that staffs package proposals provided estimates with and without utilities. He said the first fourteen projects were included in all the proposed packages, but Project Nos. 15 through 22 were only included in select bond packages. He highlighted Project No. 10, the Neighborhood Street Reconstruction project, which would provide for the improvements to curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways, and underground utilities. He said staff used a Paving Condition Index to determine which neighborhood streets were in the poorest condition. He said a neighborhood street with a score of 3 to 55 on the index was considered to be in need of work. Council Member Chesney and Council Member Noyola asked Mr. Escobar to provide a detailed list of the streets with their scores for the Council's review. Mr. Escobar noted that staff tried to choose areas where most of the streets in a particular neighborhood needed attention, because it was more cost-effective to bid the work this way. Mr. Escobar also reviewed the three proposed Public Health & Safety projects (Project Nos. 23-25). He highlighted Project No. 26, a Deferred Building Maintenance fund, to provide for needed maintenance to City -owned buildings which do not have a separate funding source for overdue repairs to roofs, HVAC, and other areas. He said staff would like to include a maintenance fund in all bond issues if they were to continue. He also reviewed the four proposed Public Facilities projects (Project Nos. 26-29), the three proposed Park and Recreation projects (Projects 30-33), and a number of other miscellaneous projects (Project Nos. 34-40). Mr. Garrett asked about Project No. 8, a street improvement project for Waldron Road from Purdue to Glen Oak and Mediterranean. He thought there had been recent repairs made to this road. Mr. Escobar replied that the portion from S.P.I.D. to Purdue had been worked on recently. He said, however, that the portion from Purdue to Glen Oak and Mediterranean, in front of the new library and schools, had deteriorated and was in need of repair. Mayor Neal noted that this Bond 2004 discussion would be continued in detail during the Council Retreat in May. He asked Assistant City Manager Mark McDaniel what the utility rate costs would be for Package B and Package D. Mr. McDaniel answered that the utility rate cost for Package B was an additional two percent over the five percent calculated in the utility rate model for next year, totaling approximately $20,001,200. He said staff recommended layering the two percent increase over a two-year period within the four-year bond program. For Package D, Mr. McDaniel said the utility rate cost would be an additional three percent, layered over three years, at a total cost of $30,130,000. Mayor Neal pointed out that Package D also called for a three cent increase in the ad valorem tax rate. Mayor Neal stated that the priority list for these projects was not final. He said if the Council were to approach the Bond 2004 discussion like the CDBG process, they could raise the priority of some projects over others if a case could be made. He also said the Council could discuss their projects not on the list if a council member felt they were important to their district. In addition, Mayor Neal said the Council could choose a number between $70 to $100 million, keeping in mind that each $10 million increment was equivalent to 1 cent on the ad valorem tax rate. He asked the Council to begin setting their priorities now in preparation for the more thorough Bond 2004 discussion during the council retreat. He thanked staff for their excellent work in providing the Council with the alternative scenarios they had requested. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 12 Council Member Kelly stated that a number of streets in his district, namely Buddy Lawrence and Antelope, were not included in the proposed list of projects. He asked if this was because staff had identified alternate funding sources. Mr. Escobar answered negatively, saying the streets still needed improvements. Regarding Project No. 13, Traffic Congestion Management, Mr. Kelly asked how staff was going to prioritize the streets to be included in this project. Mr. Escobar replied that staff had compiled a list of candidate streets for the project, determined on the basis of a traffic count and time travel delay analysis. He said many of the candidate streets had progressive left -turn delays that needed to be addressed. Mr. Kelly asked if streets that were eligible for TxDOT funds, such as F.M. 624, could be included. Mr. Escobar answered affirmatively, saying that the city would need TxDOT's permission to complete the project assuming 100 percent of the cost. Mr. Kelly also asked for the status of funding for C.R. 52. Mr. Escobar replied that the county did not include C.R. 52 in their present budget or in their $93 million bond issue. Mr. Kelly asked what portion of the proposed MPO -funded portion of the road was within city limits. Mr. Escobar replied that none of the MPO -funded portion was within city limits. Council Member Noyola stated that the fire fighters had hoped to see an allocation for a new pumper truck on the proposed Bond 2004 project list. Regarding Project No. 24, ADA Co -Ed Fire Stations, he asked how many stations needed ADA improvements. Mr. Escobar replied that eight out of sixteen fire stations needed ADA improvements. Mr. Noyola said he was disappointed that none of the proposed street projects in his district were included in Package A, which did not require a tax increase. He said staff seemed to favor street projects on the south side of town, Districts 4 and 5, over all other districts when creating the packages. He had hoped to see more a more equal distribution of projects among the districts. He said he didn't think he could gain support from his district for tax and/or utility rate increases unless his district benefitted in some way. Mr. Scott asked how Proposition 13 could impact staff's bond package proposal cost estimates. Mr. McDaniel replied that Proposition 13 would have less of an impact in the early years than in later years. Without issuing debt for any projects, Mr. McDaniel said Proposition 13 would have an impact of one-quarter of a percent on the tax rate in Year I, increasing to two and three quarter cents in Year 10. City Manager Noe added that the impact of Proposition 13 may not be felt in this bond issue; rather, it could affect bond issues four years from now and in the future. Mr. Scott asked about the impact of the Governor's proposed tax cap. Mr. McDaniel answered that if the tax cap had been applied over the last ten years, then the impact would be approximately $22 million in the city's tax levy. City Manager Noe said staff would work on projections of the impact of Proposition 13 and the Governor's cap for the Council's review at the retreat. Mr. Scott asked if it would be possible to complete Project No. 4, Doddridge Street from Ocean Drive to Staples, in two phases, then including only the first phase in the bond package. Mr. Escobar said he would look into it. Mr. Scott suggested that breaking up other projects may be a way to stretch the bond dollars out. Mr. Scott asked about the cost estimates for the Bayfront Plan, Project Nos. 37 and 38. Mr. Escobar said they were preliminary cost estimates only, and the final estimate from the consultants would not be ready until June. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 13 Finally, Mr. Scott said he would like to see Project No. 20, the Park Road 22 bridge, included in Package A or B. He said it would provide many benefits to the area, and it would pay for itself by accelerating the appreciation of property values in the area. Council Member Kinnison asked when the option to acquire the land for Project No. 23, the Police/Fire Training Facility would expire. City Manager Noe replied that it would expire in two years. Mr. Kinnison asked if the option could be extended. City Manager Noe replied affirmatively, although probably only for a year or two at most. Mr. Kinnison also asked how Project No. 39, the Corps of Engineers existing building and land acquisition, was intended to be used. City Manager Noe replied that it was uncertain at this time, but the Port had expressed an interest in the property. He said the consensus seemed to be that it should be used as public space, but the question was how to use it. Finally, Mr. Kinnison asked if it would be possible to give the voters a choice between two packages, one basic package with no tax increases and one enhanced package with tax increases. City Manager Noe replied that bond counsel said it could be done, although it would be slightly complicated. * * * * * * * * * * * ** Mayor Neal recessed the regular Council meeting, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the proposed FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose provided a brief presentation on how the proposed plan and its recommendations were derived up to this point. As part of the citizen participation process, Ms. Rose said that Neighborhood Services department staff made two citywide presentations to advise the public of the available funding. She said neighborhood meetings were held at the Boys and Girls Club and Oveal Williams Senior Center, and upon request by other agencies. She said Neighborhood Services then scheduled two public hearings, one with the Planning Commission and one with the City Council. Ms. Rose briefly described each of the three programs in the Consolidated Annual Action Plan - the CDBG, HOME and ESG programs. Beginning with the CDBG program, Ms. Rose reported that since 1975, the city has received $141 million from this program, including $11.8 million in program income. She said the CDBG program provided funds for projects that improved and enhanced the quality of life for citizens with low and moderate income, and for individuals residing in designated low income areas in the city. Mr. Rose reported that since 1992, the city has received $20 million in HOME program funds to help increase and improve affordable housing opportunities. She said the HOME program provides funds for rentals; home ownership subsidy programs; rehabilitation; and reconstruction. Finally, Ms. Rose stated that since 1987, the city has received more than $1.92 million in ESG funds. She said the ESG program provided funds for homeless providers; rehabilitation; counseling; training; essential services; and homeless prevention activities. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 14 Ms. Rose provided the funding levels for the FY 2004-05 Annual Action Plan. She said the total action plan allocation was $6,107,456, comprised of the following amounts: $4,105,000 for CDBG program; $1,848,127 for the HOME program; and $154,329 for the ESG program. She said there was additional funding available from program income of $800,000 from loans provided during previous CDBG years. In addition, she said $547,567 of CDBG reprogrammed funds was also available. Thus, Ms. Rose said the total funds available for the FY 04 CDBG program was $5,452,567. Ms. Rose pointed out that there were several reductions in the allocations compared to FY 03. In the CDBG program, there was a decrease of $114,000 or 2.7 percent. The HOME program saw a decrease of $14,435, or 0.8 percent. Finally, the ESG program allocation was decreased by $15,671, or 9 percent. Ms. Rose briefly reviewed each of staffs recommendations for the FY 2004 Annual Action Plan. Mayor Neal explained to the audience that he would ask for public comment on each line item to allow agencies that were not funded or funded below their requested amounts an opportunity to respond. He said representatives from agencies that did receive funding could speak if they wished, but it was not necessary. He said the Council was using the projects and funding amounts recommended by staff as a baseline for their discussion. Mayor Neal read the list of projects in the recommended FY 2004 CDBG program, reading the amounts recommended by the Planning Commission and the amounts recommended by staff. He asked for public comment. Ms. Beverly Winters asked the Council to consider funding Project No. 49, the South Texas Informer Education Project. Mr. Robert McCarty, 356 Merrill Drive, asked the Council to consider funding Project No. 46, the Metropolitan Community Church of Corpus Christi. Ms. Sita Stone, 338 Sunset, spoke regarding Project No. 50, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, and asked the Council to consider funding this project. A discussion ensued over whether the city needed this service. Mayor Neal reviewed the list of projects recommended for funding through the FY 2004 ESG Program, reading the amount recommended by staff and the amount recommended by the Planning Commission. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Mayor Neal reviewed the list of projects recommended for funding through the FY 2004 HOME program. There were no comments from the Council or the public. Ms. Cooper made a motion to amend the recommended FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan by moving $52,213.50 from Project No. 4, CDBG Program Administration, reducing their allocation to $513,786.50; and adding the $52,213.50 to Project No. 26, Senior Center Improvements, increasing their allocation to $215,806.50. Mr. Chesney seconded the motion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". The motion passed. Ms. Cooper made a motion to amend the recommended FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan by moving $52,357 from Project No. 25, Rehabilitation Services, reducing their allocation of $625,000; and then moving the $52,357 to Project No. 24, Re -Development Specialist, fulling funding it at that level. Mr. Colmenero seconded the motion. City Secretary Chapa polled Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 15 the Council for their votes as follows: Neal, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, and Kinnison, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Noyola and Scott, voting "No". The motion passed. Mr. Scott made a motion to amend the recommended FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan by moving $50,000 from Project No. 25, Rehabilitation Services, and reallocating S50,000 to Project No. 50, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid. Mr. Chesney seconded the motion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Neal and Kinnison, voting "No". The motion passed. Mr. Kelly made a motion to amend the recommended FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan by moving $22,000 from Project No. 27, Single Family Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan Program, and reallocating $22,000 to Project No. 42, the Corpus Christi Police Athletic League. Ms. Cooper seconded the motion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". Mr. Noyola made a motion to amend the recommended FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan by further reducing Project No. 27, Single Family Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Loan Program, by $25,000, and reallocating S25,000 to Project No. 34, West Oso Tennis Courts. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". A motion was made, seconded and passed to close the public hearing. Mr. Colmenero made a motion to approve the FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan, as proposed by staff and as amended by the preceding motions. Mr. Chesney seconded the motion. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Cooper, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye". The motion passed as amended. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Pro Tem Kinnison called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that the South Staples Street was open, and pending a number of minor repairs, was completed six weeks ahead of schedule. City Manager Noe announced that today was the effective date of the new littering ordinances. He said a press conference would be held later this week to discuss anti- littering measures and crowd -control measures for the Buc Days Parade. He said the following items would be included on the April 20 council meeting agenda: the adoption of the FY 2004 Consolidated Annual Action Plan; presentation on the five-year forecast; the R.T.A. trolley project; and consideration of the vacant building ordinance and the tax abatement policy. Mayor Pro Tem Kinnison called for Council concerns and reports. Mr. Scott spoke regarding a constituent letter about an increase in crime in the South Shores area. City Manager Noe said he had responded to the letter, and staff would follow-up with a neighborhood meeting with the Police department. Mr. Kelly thanked the Council and staff for their patience during his campaign for county commissioner. He thanked all his supporters, and he said he appreciated their good wishes and condolences at the end of the race. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2004 - Page 16 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Kinnison adjourned the Council meeting at 4:07 p.m. on April 20, 2004. * * * * * * * * * * * * * ■ m rIl 20 9(11 BUM' 2004 Jtatt-Ueveiopea racitage rroposais AP ATTACHMENT "A" PACKAGE A $70M wlutilities PACKAGE B $70M wo/utilities PACKAGE C ' $100M w/utilitles PACKAGE D $100M wo/utilities PACKAGE $130M w/utilitles STREETS: 1. ADA Improvements 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,00 2. Cimarron Blvd, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Yorktown 9,604,000 6,440,000 9,604,000 6,440,000 9,604,00 3. Cimarron Blvd, Ph. 2 - Yorktown to Bison (Mireles) 3,444,000 2,372,000 3,444,000 2,372,000 3,444,00 4. Doddridge Street - Ocean Drive to Staples 5,503,000 3,495,000 5,503,000 3,495,000 5,503,00 5. Everhart Road, Ph. 1 - Saratoga to Cedar Pass 6,216,000 4,497,000 6,216,000 4,497,000 6,216,00 6. North Port Ave - IH 37 to US 181 ** 5,354,000 1,604,000 5,354,000 1,604,000 5,354,00 7. Up River Road - Rand Morgan to McKenzie 9,516,000 4,465,000 9,516,000 4,465,000 9,516,00 8. Waldron Road - Purdue to Glen Oak & Mediterranean 5,712,000 2,474,000 5,712,000 2,474,000 5,712,00 9. Future TxDOT Participation 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,00 10. Neighborhood Streets 8,126,000 13,297,000 9,992,000 15,125,000 10,933,00 11. Street Lighting 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,00 12. Street Overlays 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,000 4,200,00 13. Traffic Congestion Management 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,00 14. Traffic Signals (Ten New & Ten Upgrades) 2,130,000 2,130,000 2,130,000 2,130,000 2,130,00 15. Cliff Maus, Ph. 2 - Brownsville Rd to Bear Lane 803,000 2,037,000 803,000 2,037,00 16. Cliff Maus, Ph. 3 - SPID to Rockford Drive 1,058,000 1,970,000 1,058,000 1,970,00 17. Wooldridge Road - Airline Road to Rodd Field 3,239,000 6,188,000 3,239,000 6,188,00 18. Wooldridge Road - Staples Street to Airline Road 4,373,000 7,925,000 4,373,000 7,925,00 19 Developer Participation 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,00 20. Park Road 22 Bridge (Cost Estimated) 1,400,000 1,400,000 1,400,00 21. Debra Street - Jamaica Ext. to Hustlin Hornet 2,681,000 4,162,00 22. Laguna Shores Road - Graham to 'Hustlin Hornet 3,412,00 Sub -Total Street Packages: 68,605,000 63,747,000 90,491,000 69,656,000 99,006,00 PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY: 23. Police / Fire Training Facility Ph. 2 - Land Acq. 895,000 895,000 895,000 895,000 895,00 24. ADA Co -Ed Fire Stations 400,000 400,000 400,000 400,00 25. Police Impound Yard Paving 758,000 758,000 758,000 758,00 Sub -Total Public Health & Safety Packages: 895,000 2,053,000 2,053,000 2,053,000 2,053,00 PUBLIC FACILITIES: 26. Deferred Building Maintenance (Roofs, etc.) 500,000 500,000 1,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,00 NW Library Expansion 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,00 27. 28. New Southside Library (Does not include land) 3,500,000 3,500,00 29. Museum Fire Suppression, Ph. 2 160,000 160,00 Sub -Total Public Facility Packages: 500,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 7,660,000 7,660,00 PARK & RECREATION: 30. Sports Field Improvements 1,000,000 1,000,000 2,250,000 2,250,00 31. Golf Course Improvements (Existing Courses) - 2,756,000 2,756,000 2,756,00 32. Renovate Senior & Rec Centers 1,300,000 1,300,00 33. HEB Tennis Center 500,000 500,00 Sub -Total Park & Recreation Packages: - 1,000,000 3,756,000 6,806,000 6,806,00 OTHER: -- 250,00 34. Downtown Redevelopment Participation 250,000 250,000 250,000 35. NAS Acuz Land Acquisition & Road Realignment 350,000 350,000 1,175,000 1,175,00 36 North Beach Area Improvements 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,00 37. Bayfront Development Plan, Northside of IH 37 5,000,000 5,000,00 38. Bayfront Development Plan, Southside of IH 37 5,000,000 5,000,00 39. COE Existing Building and Land Acquisition 2,300,000 2,300,00 40. Padre Island Aesthetic Development Participation 650,00 Sub -Total Other Project Packages: 700,000 700,000 13,825,000 14,475,00 TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE: 70,000,000 70,000,000 100,000,000 100,000,000 130,000,00 ** Price is for utilities and TxDOT 20% match only Cost for Package B Is $20,001,200 IUtility Utility Cost for Package D is $30,130,000