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.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 2 and the following board appointment was made:
Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee
Kimberly A. Riggans (Appointed)
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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