HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/11/2011I 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 October 11, 2011, which were approved by
the City Council on October 18, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18`h day of October, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
(S E A L)
INDEXED
Present:
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
David Loeb
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Regular Council Meeting
October 11, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Ronald L. Olson
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Reverend Greg Hackett, First United Methodist Church and the Pledge
of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Council Member John Marez.
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 Adame called for approval of the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of
September 27, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 2 and the following board appointments were made:
City Council's Youth Advisory Committee
Katie Baker
Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee
Rosa Rincon (78415), Reappointed
Sandra M. Rivera (78415), Reappointed
Erica Rios (78415), Reappointed
Rosa Romero (78415), Reappointed
Cookie Silverman, New Appointment
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
Robert Adler, Reappointed
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Lisa Ann Torres, Reappointed
Rita Sonia Herrera-Padron, Reappointed
Dr. Jinsun Kim, Reappointed
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Sylvia Samaniego, Reappointed
Carlos Haney, Reappointed
Richard Avila, New Appointment
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
Al Jones, New Appointment
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 11). Council
members requested that Item(s) 4 and 8 be pulled for individual consideration. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3.a. MOTION NO. 2011-218
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$78,527.36 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division to continue the Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) grant within the Police Department for Year 12 with a City cash match
of $16,711.48, in-kind match of $4,000 for a total project cost of $99,238.84 and to execute
all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029231
Ordinance appropriating $78,527.36 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act
(VOCA) fund, and authorizing the transfer of $16,711.48 from the No. 1020 Cash
Contribution to Grants to the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund as grant matching funds.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and
Scott, voting "Aye".
5.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029234
Resolution ratifying acceptance by the City Manager or his designee of grants from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for the 2011 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan ("Plan") which consists of the Community Development Block Grant Program
($3,921,174), Emergency Shelter Grant Program ($148,436), and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program ($2,336,552) and authorizing the execution of all documents
necessary to implement the Plan as authorized by HUD.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029235
Ordinance appropriating grants from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in the No. 1059 Grant Fund for approved 2011 community planning and
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development projects as follows: $3,921,174 for the Community Development Block Grant
Program; $148,436 for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program; and $2,336,552 for the
HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and
Scott, voting "Aye".
5.c. MOTION NO. 2011-219
Motion ratifying the 2011 Emergency Shelter Grant Program funding agreements to be
effective August 1, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
6. RESOLUTION NO. 029236
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority for information
technology system management assistance with reimbursement of City's costs, and
ratifying effective date of August 1, 2011.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
7. ORDINANCE NO. 029237
Ordinance consenting to the assignment of a Ground Lease at Corpus Christi International
Airport with Corpus Christi Developments 1, LLC doing business as Corpus Christi FXG,
LLC to MREIC Corpus Christi TX, LLC; authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to consent to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement
between all parties.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and
Scott, voting "Aye".
9. MOTION NO. 2011-221
Motion approving the application for street closure from K -Space Contemporary and
Downtown Management District, to temporarily close the following street sections from Dia
De Los Muertos Festival; to take place Friday, October 28, 2011.
a. The temporary street closure of Starr Street between Chaparral Street and Lower
Broadway, beginning at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 and ending at 1:00 A.M.,
Saturday, October 29, 2011.
b. The temporary street closure of Lower Broadway, between Taylor Street and Peoples
Street, beginning at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 and ending at 1:00 A.M.,
Saturday, October 29, 2011.
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c. The temporary street closure of Mesquite Street, between Taylor Street and Peoples
Street, beginning at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 28, 2011 and ending at 1:00 A.M.,
Saturday, October 29, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
10. ORDINANCE NO. 029238
Appropriating $2,940.78 into the Library CIP Fund No. 3210, Project No. 120095, for
improvements to the Anita & W. T. Neyland Public Library from the following sources:
$2,440.78 from royalties from oil, gas and mineral interests bequeathed to the City Library
from the Estate of William T. Neyland and $500.00 from clean energy credits; changing the
FY 2011-2012 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029135 to increase appropriations
by $2,940.78.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting
"Aye".
11. ORDINANCE NO. 029239
Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 39, Personnel, Article III Employee Compensation
and Classification System, to revise Section 39-303 by increasing the midpoint and
maximum pay ranges in Pay Plan 400; repealing all other ordinances, and rules, or parts
of ordinances and rules, in conflict with this ordinance; providing for effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting
"Aye".
The following items were pulled for individual consideration and were voted on separately.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
4.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029232
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to the
Texas General Land Office's Coastal Management Program, in the amount of $31,097.04
for development of a master site plan for Surfside Park, located on the central porjion of
Corpus Christi Beach, with a City in-kind match of $20,731.36, and a total project costs of
$51,828.40.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
4.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029233
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee to submit a grant application to the
Texas General Land Office's Coastal Management Program, in the amount of $31,599.24
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for development of a master site plan for Dolphin Park, located on the central portion of
Corpus Christi Beach, with a City in-kind match of $21,066.16, and a total project costs of
$52,665.40.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
8. MOTION NO. 2011-220
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with K Space
Contemporary for the donation and acceptance of art mural to be located at the Starr Street
balustrade near North Lower Broadway Street.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame deviated from the Agenda and referred to Item 36, Presentation on Texas
Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Plan and Options for Change. Mr. Eric Davis, Deputy
Director for Texas Municipal Retirement System stated that TMRS provides retirement benefits for
845 Texas cities and was created in 1947. He provided a presentation which included TMRS
investments; benefits; economic impact; described the basic benefit and updated service credit;
discussed the Corpus Christi's TMRS plan; what other cities provide; benefit structure; projected
replacement ratios; actuarial funding of plan; contribution rates for the last five years; effects of
SB 350 fund restructuring; and changes to the plan.
CORPORATION MEETINGS
Mayor Adame recessed the regular council meeting to hold corporation meetings for the
Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation and the Coastal Bend Cultural Education
Facilities Finance Corporation.
Mayor Adame reconvened the regular council meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14. Rudy Garza, Interim Assistant City Manager stated
that these items are enacting amendments to the bylaws of the Coastal Bend Health Facilities
Development Corporation and Coastal Bend Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation.
Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments from the
audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
14.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029240
Resolution approving amendments to the Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation of the
Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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14.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029241
Resolution approving amendments to the Bylaws of the Coastal Bend Cultural Education
Facilities Finance Corporation.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 15. Michael Morris, Director of Parks and Recreations
stated that these items are for a lease agreement with the Chamber of Commerce for the
McCampbell House. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
15.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029242
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease with Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce for the McCampbell House in Heritage Park for three year term with
rent of $1,500 per month.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
15.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029243
Ordinance appropriating $13,500 of anticipated rental income, from the lease of the
McCampbell House in Heritage Park to the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, in the
No. 4710 Visitor's Facility Fund for the maintenance of Heritage Park facilities; changing
the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted July 26, 2011 by Ordinance No. 029155, by
increasing revenues and expenditures by $13,500 each.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 16. Rudy Garza, Interim Assistant City Manager stated that
these items allow for the design of Park Road 22 Bridge. Mayor Adame asked for public comment.
There was no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
16.a. RESOLUT[ON NO. 029244
Resolution supporting the Park Road 22 Bridge Project and Commitment of Necessary
Funding for the Bridge Project in support of the Padre Island Canal System and associated
Mixed Use Development.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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16.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029245
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for an Advance Funding Agreement for
Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects for the
Park Road 22 Bridge.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
16.c. MOTION NO. 2011-222
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding regarding developer's participation agreement with Asset Development
Corp. and Gulf Shores Joint Venture of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Park Road 22 Bridge
Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
16.d. MOTION NO. 2011-223
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a professional engineering
contract with Urban Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$1,072,714 for the Park Road 22 Bridge Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
16.e. MOTION NO. 2011-224
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a professional engineering
geotechnical services contract with Raba Kistner, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an
amount not to exceed $59,850 for the Park Road 22 Bridge Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 17. Aurora Parlamas, Assistant Director of Public Health
stated that this item is repealing a fee paid by cosmetology license applicants. Mayor Adame
asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled
the council for their votes as follows:
17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Repealing Section 23-23, Chapter 23, Code of Ordinances, relating to a fee paid by
cosmetology license applicants.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, and Martinez voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Leal and
Scott were absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 18. Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation stated that this
is a housekeeping item related to passenger facility charge funds. Mayor Adame asked for
comments from the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa
polled the council for their votes as follows:
18. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $1,393,692 from the unreserved fund balance in Passenger Facility Charge
Fund No. 4621 and transferring $971,742 into the Airport 2000A Debt Service Fund No.
4640 and $421,950 into the Airport 2000E Debt Service Fund No. 4641 for Debt Service
on Airport Improvements; changing the FY2011-2012 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 029135 to increase appropriations by $1,393,692.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, and Martinez voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Leal and
Scott were absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 19. Gus Gonzalez, Director of Water Operations stated
that this item is for a temporary raw water sales contract with Formosa Plastics Corporation for 250
acre feet per month for four months. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There
were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary raw water sales contract with
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott voting "Aye"; Adame voting
"No"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 20. Constance Sanchez, Interim Director of Finance
stated that this relates to Senate Bill 1 which passed during the Special Session in June 2011
authorizing cities to tax tangible goods -in -transit. Ms. Sanchez added that the bill requires that
cities take action between October 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. She stated that the public
hearing and second reading are scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Mayor Adame asked
for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the
council for their votes as follows:
20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Providing for continuation of taxation of goods in transit in tax years beginning on or after
January 1, 2012 in accordance with Texas Tax Code Section 11.253.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Leal and
Scott were absent.
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SUSTAINABILITY ORDINANCES:
Mayor Adame referred to Item No,, 21, Sustainability Ordinances. Mr. Rudy Garza, Interim
Assistant City Manager stated that the following proposed ordinances are related to sustainable
development and to promote residential mixes uses. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the
audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council
for their votes as folllows:
21.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.6
entitled, "Development Concept and Special Overlay Zoning Districts", relating to the
establishment and use of specific development concept overlays and special overlay zoning
districts; amending conflicting provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan; repealing
conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.b FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.7
entitled, "Clustered Development Overlay District", relating to the use, regulations, and
review standards for clustered development; amending conflicting provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication
and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.8
entitled, "Mix Use Overlay District", relating to the use, regulations, and review standards
for mixed use development; amending conflicting provisions of the City's Comprehensive
Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication and an effective
date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.11
entitled, "Uptown -Downtown Mixed -Use (MUS) Special Overlay District", relating to the
establishment of a mixed-use special overlay district promoting mixed-use development
within the uptown and downtown areas of the City; amending conflicting provisions of the
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City's Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties,
publication and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.e. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.12
entitled, "Target Area Redevelopment Special (TARS) Overlay District", relating to the use,
regulations, and review standards promoting infill and redevelopment of designated
targeted areas within the City limits; amending conflicting provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication
and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.f. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.13
entitled, "Streetscape Zone Standards", relating to the use, regulations and review
standards for creation of streetscape zones; amending conflicting provisions of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication
and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.g. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 6.14
entitled, "Alternative Housing Options", relating to the use, regulations and review standards
for alternative housing options; amending conflicting provisions of the City's Comprehensive
Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication and an effective
date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.h. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 7.11
entitled, "Neighborhood Mixed -Use (NMU) Development Standards", relating to the use,
regulations and review standards for residential mixed-use development; amending
conflicting provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting ordinances;
providing for penalties, publication and an effective date.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
21.i. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Unified Development Code by adding a new Section 7.12
entitled, "Adaptive Reuse Development Standards", relating to the use, regulations and
review standards for Adaptive Reuse and redevelopment of existing and historical
structures; amending conflicting provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan; repealing
conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties, publication and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
was absent.
FUTURE AGENDA AITEMS:
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda. Items 22 - 34.
Mr. Adame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that no action or public
comment will be taken at this time. Council members pulled Items 28 and 30 for discussion:
22. Motion approving a service agreement with All Points Environmental, LLC, of Corpus
Christi, Texas for lead-based paint testing, cleaning and clearance services in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI -0093-11, based on best value for an estimated annual expenditure
of $202,565. The term of the service agreement will be for twelve months with an option
to extend the agreement for up to two additional twelve month periods, subject to the
approval of the contractor and the City Manager or designee.
23.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$20,000 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes
Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program to continue the ICAC program within the
Police Department and to execute all related documents.
23.b. Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Office of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program to continue the
ICAC program within the Police Department in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
24.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$59,914 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to
establish a Regional Fusion Center grant within the Police Department and to execute all
related documents.
24.b. Ordinance appropriating $59,914 from the State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to establish a Regional Fusion Center
within the Police Department.
25.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$500,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) for funding available under the 2011 COPS Child Sexual Predator
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Program with a city in-kind contribution of $10,000 to be used to reduce child
endangerment and to execute all related documents.
25.b. Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for funding available under the 2011 COPS
Child Sexual Predator Program with a city in-kind contribution of $10,000 in No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund to be used to reduce child endangerment.
26.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$94,705.63 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division to continue the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) grant within the Police Department for Year 12 with a city cash
match of $47,165.44, in-kind match of $7,200 for a total project cost of $149,071.07 and
to execute all related documents.
26. b. Ordinance appropriating $94,705.63 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for funding available under the Violence Against Women
Act (VAWA) fund, transferring $47,165.44 from the No. 1020 Cash contributions to grants
and appropriating it in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund as grant matching funds.
27.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept grant funding in the amount of
$90,206.50 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) in the Police Department for overtime Driving
While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed enforcement with a City match of $94,047.10 and to
execute all related documents.
27. b. Ordinance appropriating $90,206.50 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)
for funding for the Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
28. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute GLO surface lease No. SL20110014
(TXDOT lease No. L16-178-356) and the related memorandum of GLO surface lease for
an approximate 2.2 acre tract in the right-of-way of Park Road 22 (Clem's & Billings boat
ramps parking lot).
29. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute Memoranda
of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for various FAA technical services
associated with Runway Safety Project at Corpus Christi International Airport, in total
amount not to exceed $650,000 to be paid from funds awarded under Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-047-2011.
30.a, Ordinance appropriating $814,025.66 of anticipated revenues from the Texas Department
of Transportation in Fund No. 3530 for the Yorktown Boulevard from Staples to Cimarron
Landscaping Improvements; changing the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 029135 to increase revenues and expenditures by $814,025.66. (BOND
2008)
30.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Barcom Commercial of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $1,017,532.07 for Yorktown
Boulevard from Staples to Cimarron Landscaping Improvements for the Base Bid. (BOND
2008)
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31. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services
contract with Naismith Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $667,690 for
Oso Creek Basin Drainage Relief. (STORMWATER CIP)
32. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $138,000 for
La Voila Creek Drainage Channel Excavation. (STORMWATER CIP)
33. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Graham Construction Services, Inc. of Eagan, Minnesota in the amount of $1,891,600 for
Resaca Lift Station Upgrade 2009 for the Base Bid.
34. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Blue Bay Construction of Houston, Texas in the amount of $348,910.95 for the Corpus
Christi Beach Promenade Northward Extension for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate No.
2. (BOND 2008)
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Adame referred to the Updates to City Council section of the agenda. Mr. Johnny
Perales, Assistant City Manager referred to Item No. 35 and provided a presentation on the
Seawall Projects recommended by the Type A board including the project summary and costs;
project status; provided an individual review of the following projects: Barge Dock Elevation Project
Location; Bulkhead Repairs; Salt Flats Levee System; Sunfish Island and Breakwater; Breakwater
at McGee Beach; McGee Beach Nourishment; and Marina Breakwater Improvements.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 37, Oso Bay Wetland Preserve and Learning Center
Master Plan Update. Ms. Barbara Austin, Senior Landscape Architect, Rvi Planning and
Landscape Architecture provided a presentation including the project history; inspiration; entry and
edge conditions, trails and overall site plan, habitat restoration of prairie wetland, estuarine wetland
and uplands; learning center site plan; architectural sketches and floor plans; building performance
and education goals, and implementation. Ms. Austin stated that Phase 1 includes trails, hawk
walk, outdoor classroom with shade structure, picnic tables and interpretive signage; Phase 2
includes trails, interpretive center, lab building, entry monument with sandscape, bus drop-off and
parking, car parking, demonstration pond children's garden experience, trailhead, camp sites,
amphitheater, and wetland restoration. She added that future phases include an event center,
additional parking, campground restroom and overlook, outdoor classrooms, additional trails,
fishing pier enhancement, and outdoor exhibit hall and gardens.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following citizens spoke during public comment: Foster Edwards, CEO Chamber of
Commerce reported that the Conquer the Coast event; CC to DC trip in Washington, and the
upcoming December 7, 2011 event; Patty Harris spoke of conflicts of interests.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no city manager comments.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:07 pm on October 11, 2011.