Structure Review Board
What happened: A motion to reduce the fines to $10,000 and stop the fine accruing after March 10, but keep the property on the watchlist.
Motion passed with one nay from Councilwoman Lydia Caballero.
Why it matters: Attorney Paul Fourt spoke on behalf of the owners of 100 Padre Blvd (Beach Resort at South Padre) to request to reduce administrative penalties after compliance.
According to Fourt, the owners complied with the City’s orders costing them about $78,000 in repairs. “I don’t think any further penalties would be worth it in this case because he’s substantially complied with all the requests of the city and the engineer.”
As of March 10, according to City Councilman Ricco and Building Official George Martinez, the property complied.
City Council
Announcements
Mayor McNulty addressed the public about the discussion of e-bikes on the beach. “We’re trying to diagnose the situation with GLO and whether or not they’re considered motorized vehicles.”
Environmental Health Director Victor Baldovinos invites the public to Adopt a Beach Clean-up on April 9 from 9 AM – 12 PM at Beach Access #3 and hopes to see everyone ready to pick up trash. In addition, an e-waste event is scheduled for April 23 from 8-11 next to the community center during recycling.
Public comment
South Padre Island resident, Randy Algoe approached the Council, City Attorney, and City Secretary with documents alleging that they had been served and claimed that members of the Council had violated the Home Rule Charter.
Presentation by Coastal Geologist Cheryl Hapke
Hapke is a Senior Consultant for Integral hired to work with the Shoreline department for beach and dune assessment to evaluate resiliency.
In the company’s findings, Integral observed that beach nourishment projects have been beneficial to SPI over time.
In the future, as the sea level rise, water levels during storms will increase and can result in future dune overtopping and erosion. According to the presentation, the expected sea levels will rise 1.5 ft by 2040, and Integral included a maintenance and management plan to combat it.
Consent Agenda
$93,570 Transfer residual funds from project administration to construction bus shelter and $223,562 and authorize CM or CFO to enter grant agreement.
$49,720 To purchase seven Hall of Fame fixtures and rewire existing electrical service to bring the median lighting up to code as part of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
$175,271 To receive reimbursement from the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) to the General Fund for the additional public safety role expenditures related to spring break 2022.
Motion passed.
