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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD ST.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 7401
JANUARY 27, 200
10:00 A.M.
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A. Mayor Henry Garrett to call the Ineeting~o order.
B. Invocation to be given by {~ /~ , , ~,, I,t,.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. M ' ", C~ "`~ v , ~~
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Michael McCutchon
Council Members:
Melody Cooper
Lany Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummell
Bill Kelly
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
City Manager Qngel R. Escobar
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer~~
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting of January 13, 2009. (Attachment # 1) ~ ~ 11- ~~
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
2. Committee for Persons with Disabilities
G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed
as motions, resolutions, orordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City
Council will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may
finally pass an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure
rather than a two reading ordinance; or may modify the action
specked. A motion to reconsider maybe made at this meeting of a
vote at the last regular, or a subsequent special meeting; such
agendas are incorporated herein for reconsideration and action on any
reconsidered item.
H. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA
~ilotice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has
been furnished with bacl~ground and support material on each item, and/or it
has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon byone
vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Council
Member or a citizen, in which event the ftem or items will immediately be
withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the terns
not requiring separate discussion have bean acted upon. The remaining items
will be adopted byone vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS RESOLUTIONS. ORDINANCESANDORDINANCES
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances
not removed for individual consideration)
3. Motion approving a service agreement with Sierra Services, of
Sinton, Texas for Mowing of Water Production Facilities, based
on best value in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0164-OS
for an estimated annual expenditure of $195,410 of which
$97,704.96 is budgeted forthe remainderof FY 2008-2009. The
term of the service agreement shall be for twelve months with an
option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods
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subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager or
his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Water
Department in FY 2008-2009. (Attachment # 3)
4. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in
the amount of $224,772 to the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division for funding available to
address gang issues, funds to be used for overtime and fringe
benefits in the Police Department; and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or
terminate the grant. (Attachment # 4)
5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a
grant application to the Texas Commission on the Arts in the
amount of $10,000 for the 2010 Arts Subgrant Program with a
City match of $10,000 in the No. 1030 Arts Grants/Projects
Fund. (Attachment # 5)
6. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit ~ grant application to the Texas Commission on the Arks
in the amount of $15,000 for the 2010 Festival of the Arts with a
City match of $15,000 in the No. 1030 Arts Grants/Projects
Fund. (Attachment # 6)
7. Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc peer arts panel
to the Arts and Cultural Commission, consisting of two
professionals and two community peers to provide a
recommendation for the Downtown Police Department Building
"Percent for Art" Project. (Attachment # 7)
8. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the contract for professional services with
Solka, Nava, and Tomo, LLC in the amount of $39,328, for a
total restated fee not to exceed $89,232 for the Wards Building
Rehabilitation and Parking Lot. (Attachment # 8)
9.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Advance Funding Agreement
in the amount of $13,200 for Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) Accessible Ramps at multiple locations on Staples Street
from Six Points to Louisiana Parkway and on Water Street from
Coopers Alley to Interstate Highway 37, made by and between
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the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department
of Transportation, hereinafter called the "State", and the City of
Corpus Christi. [BOND ISSUE 2004] (Attachment # 9)
9.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract For Professional Services with
Martinez, Guy & Maybik of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount
of $395,383, for a total re-stated fee of $578,603 for Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessible Ramps at multiple
locations on Staples Street from Six Points to Louisiana Parkway
and on Water Street from Coopers Alley to Interstate Highway
37. [BOND ISSUE 2004] (Attachment # 9)
10. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Big State
Excavation of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of
$88,180.25 for a total restated fee of $1,460,600.25 for the
Wood River Lift Station Force Main Extension Base Bid B
Contract due to changes in bid unit quantities as a result of
shifting the force main to the east and installation of a traffic
island at River Wood and FM 624. (Attachment # 10)
11. Second Reading Ordinance -Authorizing the conveyance of
property located within the City at 601 14"' Street for an
affordable housing project to Habitat for Humanity-Corpus
Christi, Inc., as a qualified nonprofit corporation, subject to
specified conditions; authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute all necessary documents related to the
transaction; and providing for severance. (First Reading -
1/20/09) (Attachment # 11)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
12. Case No. 1208-01. Mostaohasi Investment Trust: A change of
zoning from a "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling District to a "B-4"
General Business District resulting in a change of land use from
residential to commercial described as 11.420 acres out of
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Nueces River Irrigation Park Block 2, Lot 1 located on the west
side of County Road 89 approximately 525 feet south of
Northwest Boulevard. (Attachment # 12)
Piannina Commission and Staff Recommendation: Denial of "B-
4" General Business District and approval of a "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by
Mostaghasi Investment Trust, by changing the Zoning Map in
reference to 11.42 acres out of east one-half (1/2) of Lot 1, Block
2, Nueces River Irrigation Park, from "R-16"One-family Dwelling
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause;
providing a penalty; and providing for publication.
13. Case No. 1208-02, Portland U~'ent It - SPID: A change of
zoning from a "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling District to an "I-3"
Heavy Industrial District resulting in a change of land use from
single-family residential to heavy industrial for an above ground
fuel storage tank described as 400-square feet out of Joslin
Tracts Block A, Lot 5-B located at 7336 South Padre Island
Drive, approximately 1,050 feet east of Rodd Field Road.
(Attachment # 13)
Plannina Commission and Staff Recommendation: Denial of an
"I-3° Heavy Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a
Special Permit for one (1) UL2085 above ground fuel storage
tank not to exceed 500 gallons subject to a site plan and four
conditions.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Portland
U-Rent-It, Inc., by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 400
square feet out of Joslin Tracts, Block A, Lot 5-B, from "R-1 B"
One-family Dwelling District to "R-1B/SP" One-family Dwelling
District with a Special Permit to allow one (1) UL2085 above
ground fuel storage tank not to exceed 500 gallons, subject to a
site plan and four (4) conditions; amending the Comprehensive
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Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; and providing for publication.
14. Case No. 1208-03. Portland U-Rent-It -Cantwell: A change of
zoning from an "I-2" Light Industrial District to an "I-3" Heavy
Industrial District on a 900-square foot tract of property located
at 905 Cantwell Drive. (Attachment # 14)
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation: Denial of an
"I-3" Heavy Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a
Special Permit for one (1) UL2085 above ground fuel storage
tank not to exceed 500 gallons subject to a site plan and four
conditions.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Portland
U-Rent-It, Inc., by changing the Zoning Map in reference to a
900-square foot tract of property out of Braselton Tract from "I-2"
Light Industrial District to "I-2/SP" Light Industrial District with a
Special Permit to allow one (1) UL2085 above ground fuel
storage tank not to exceed 500 gallons, subject to a site plan
and four (4) conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive
Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and
providing for publication.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT:
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K. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES:
16. Ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on April 4,
2009, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and
eight Council Members; providing for procedures for holding
such election; providing for notice of election and publication
thereof; providing for establishment of branch early polling
places; designating polling place locations; authorizing the City
Secretary to contract with the Nueces County Election Officerfor
equipment and supplies necessary to conduct the election;
authorizing Joint Election Agreements with Flour Bluff
Independent School District, London Independent School District
and West Oso Independent School District; selection of May 9,
2009, as the Runoff Election date, if one is necessary; enacting
provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of
this ordinance. (Attachment # 16)
17. Motion .approving authorized list of financial underwriters.
(Attachm@nt # 17)
18. Motion horizing t ity Manager enter into a c ntract with
McC Parkhu & Horton, LL to perform nd counsel
s Ices forth ity of Corpus nsti. (Attac ent # 18)
19. Motion authorizing t appointme of M. E. Allis as Financial
Advisor; RBC C ltal Market s Senior pager; Estrada
Hinojosa & Co any, Inc., F st Bank, Sie rt Brandford Sh
& Comoan LLC. Sou est Secur ' s, and Wells argo
a Services, LC as Co anagers; an cCall,
t & Horton LP as Bon ounsel for Ci of Corpus
Texas U ' y System venue Improv ent Bonds,
2009. (A chment # 1
L. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentafion items.
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N. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss
any matters /lsted on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of
the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,
and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive
session on the /o/lowing matters. In the event the Council elects to go
into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or
sections of fhe Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session
will be publicly announced by the presiding office.
20. Executive session under Section 551.072 and Section 551.087
of the Texas Government Code for deliberations regarding the
lease of real property and for deliberations regarding the offerof
a financial or other incentive to a business prospect relating to
Memorial Coliseum, with possible discussion and action related
in open session.
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21. Executive Session under Section 551.072 and Section 551.087
of the Texas Government Code Section regarding lease of real
property and to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or
financial information received from a business prospect to
locate, stay, or expand in or near tfie City of Corpus Christi
Marina, with possible discussion and action in open session.
O. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (NONE)
Consideration of resolutions and actions deemed appropriate 6y the
City Council as to legislative issues before the 81'~ Texas Legislature.
P. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the Citys official bulletin board al the front
entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at •` ~ ~_ P-m., on
January 21, 2009.
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City Secretary
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Symbols used to highlight action items that implement
council goals are on attached sheet.
City Council Goals 2007-2009
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Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Expansion
Neighborhood Improvement Program
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Development Process improvement
Bond 2008
Coliseum Plan
Master Plan Updates
Improve Code Enforcement
Downtown Plan
Charter Review
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