Substandard Structure Review Board

What happened: A motion for civil administrative penalties of $500 per day to 100 Padre Blvd. (BEACH RESORT AT S PADRE ISLAND). Penalties commence on January 6, 2022 and continue until all completed orders and repairs finish.

Why it matters: The property owners failed to submit and complete a detailed plan and timeline schedule of the work and repairs due by December 31, 2021.

Owner Nitin Kasan extended his apologies to the board, explaining some delays with dangerous electric lines that only one electrician could fix. "Today, that was all disconnected, and finally, it was safe for us to move that metal from that part of the building so that nobody gets hurt," said Kasan.

What now: Kasan offered to take pictures for the board immediately, since the electrical issues were cleared shortly before the meeting.

City Council

Announcements

Due to the Omicron Variant spread, Mayor Patrick McNulty encouraged residents to practice social distancing and to wear face coverings when possible.
McNulty recognized City Manager Randy Smith on his 41st year of public service.
Pickleball courts behind the visitor's center building will be on a fast track.
Recognition of Victor Baldovinos on receiving a prestigious I. E. Scott Award at the Texas Environmental Health Association 65th annual education conference.
Shoreline Director Kristina Boburka announced an update on the Wind and Water Sports venue. "We’ve been provided a few additional comments and we're working with our engineers. We're going to be having a few meetings. We have reached out to our legislators for assistance."
A public comment made by Lynne Tate, EDC board member, thanked the SPI Fire Department Paramedics for bandaging up a friend who had a serious fall. "I wanted to let the public know how special the fire department is to the community."

Consent Agenda total approved funds = $159,365.25.

4.1) Approved budget amendment

$46,870 - Allocated Grant Funding for Tompkins Park.

4.2) Approved budget amendment

$2,500 - Allocated towards the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

4.3) Approve acceptance of TxDot project grant agreement and authorize City Manager or Chief Financial Officer to enter grant agreement.

$50,000 - Grant agreement acceptance for Project Administration to Engineering and Design Bus Shelters.
$50,000 - For Operating to Engineering and Design Bus Shelters
$40,000 - Operating to Acquisition.

4.4) Approved budget amendment

$11,497 - Associated with plan review professional services.

4.6) Approved budget amendment

$8,498.25 - Allocated towards the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through the association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO).

Regular Agenda

5.1)

What happened: A motion to approve a budget amendment in the amount of 4,590,374 to cover the Laguna Boulevard and construction project and contingencies.

Motion passed.

Why it matters: Public Works Director reported to the council that the project will start after contract signing.

5.3)

What happened: A motion to approve the budget transfer of $45,000 from excess reserves in FY 21/22 to be used for the marketing sponsorship for the Switch Up motion picture.

Motion passed.

5.4)

What happened: A motion to approve the amended CVB staff incentive payment for FY 2020/2021 with a prorated amount based on the length of employment for each CVB employee during the FY with the maximum payment amount of $4,522.87.

Motion passed.

Why it matters: Mayor McNulty extended his thoughts for the CVB staff, "I feel for the CVB staff. They got thrown into the middle of a policy battle that none of us at the table created, and it's created a lot of heartache and finger-pointing. I want to reiterate that we appreciate everyone's hard work and dedication."