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I 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 February 28, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on March 21, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 21th day of March, 2017.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Tuesday,February 28,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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of 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mr. Chuck Goodwin, Fish for Life Minstries.
Mr.Chuck Goodwin gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Madeleine
Gonzalez,Tuloso- Midway High School Senior Class President and Cheer
Captain.
Ms.Madeleine Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the
City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council
Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Joe McComb,Council Member
Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith, and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
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E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 1, 2017"Southwest Airlines 40th
Anniversary at Corpus Christi International Airport".
Proclamation declaring March 5-11, 2017 "Women in Construction
Week" Council Chambers.
Proclamation declaring March 10th, 17th and 24th as"Fill-the-boot For
The Muscular Dystrophy Association".
Commendation recognizing the Arlington Heights Christian Boys High
School Six-man Football Team as State Champions.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn presented the proclamations and a Certificate of
Commendation and conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed
board and committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You
will not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering
the item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media(e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to comments from the public.Chris Phelan,
3806 Kingston and on behalf of For the Greater Good,spoke regarding the
following topics:the recent water situations;refinancing of Mary Rhodes
Pipeline Phase II;the formula used to set water rates for industrial customers;
and resources to plan for the Zika Virus.Isabel Araiza,326 Poenish and on
behalf of For the Greater Good and the Water Coalition,spoke regarding the
following topics:the Water Coalition is organizing a water forum for the
mayoral candidates on March 23,2017 and extended an invitation to City
Council;and the water rates for large volume users.Michelle McDaniel,5301
Crossridge,spoke regarding Agenda Item 20,a proposed affordable housing
project known as The Avanti Bayside,and requested that the vote be tabled to
allow the neighborhood an opportunity to receive information on the project
and conduct research on the development. Johnny French,4417 Carlton,
spoke regarding the following topics:the transferring of funds from existing
bond projects to fund other projects;the Packery Channel six pack projects;
and placing a proposition on the ballot to fund Park Road 22.Robert Pinkstaff,
4509 Grand Lake Drive,spoke regarding the agenda items related to proposed
affordable housing developments and the impact those projects could have to
housing values and infrastructure.John Helm,8030 Villefranche,spoke
regarding Agenda Items 25 and 30,related to disannexation and wind turbines,
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and requested that the City review the contract terms before disannexing
located areas south of FM 2444.Richard Troop,14202 Encantada,provided
statistics regarding housing values and prices in Corpus Christi.Joan Veith,
5701 Cain,thanked City Manager Rose for holding the"Conversations with the
City Manager"forums and spoke regarding citizens comments at the forum
related to Code Enforcement and response times by the Corpus Christi Police
Department.Clark Colvin,Executive Vice President of The ITEX Group,spoke
regarding Agenda Item 21,an affordable housing development called Sea Gulf
Villa Apartments,and the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs'tax credit program and requested that the City Council consider the
project Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,asked questions regarding the
procedures for public comment on consent agenda items.Edalio Salinas,7026
Ridge Stone,spoke regarding Agenda Items 20 and 22,proposed affordable
housing developments,and expressed concerns regarding the impact the
projects will have on schools and neighborhoods in the area.Linda Gibeaut,
410 Southern,spoke regarding the following issues related Corpus Christi
Animal Care Services:Animal Care being a kill shelter;addressing the
three-day stray hold;the use of temporary workers at the facility;and the need
for an additional veterinarian.Christina Cacey,7050 Clubgate,spoke regarding
the agenda items related to affordable housing developments and expressed
concerns with overcrowding in schools and student-to-teacher ratios.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager
Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Storm Water Department maintains a Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ)permit for the City's storm water system which
includes discharge,maintenance,operations,environmental programs and
education.Recently,TCEQ conducted a three-day audit to ensure compliance
with all necessary regulations and permit requirements.City Manager Rose
announced that there were no violations and the City is in full compliance with
TCEQ regulations for the Municipal Storm Water System.2)Liza Wisner,
Human Resources Learning and Development Manager,was invited to be a
speaker at the Annual World Class Workforce Experience 2017 Conference.Ms.
Wisner will be discussing transforming employees'jobs and citizens lives
through sharing tools,providing recognition,and promoting community
engagement 3)The Police Department's K-9 Unit recently took part in the
annual training competition in Hildago County.Senior Officer Jason Lavastida
and his K-9 partner Indy placed third in the Patrol Division and second in the
Obedience Division.Indy won the award for Top Dog Champion for the Patrol
and Detection Division and received a ballistic vest worth approximately
$1,500.Senior Officer Bernie Moss and his K-9 partner Vingo won third place in
the Fastest Dog Race.City Manager Rose introduced the department's first
female K-9 officer,Senior Officer Josie Ressler.
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G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 21, 2017
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Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Rubio made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Molina and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 14)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta announced that Council Member Molina would be abstaining
from the vote on Item 5.A citizen requested information on Item 14.Council
members requested that Items 3 and 6 be pulled for individual consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 14,one-way traffic flow along Booty
Street Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,asked questions and expressed
concerns from an office and doctor's clinic on Booty Street regarding the
impact one-way traffic flow will have on property taxes and access to the
clinic.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
4. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Meter Transmission Units
for Water Utilities and Gas Department(Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Aclara Technologies LLC, of Hazelwood, Missouri for
the purchase of meter transmission units (MTUs), based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council for a total amount not to exceed $1,079,680.00, with an
estimated expenditure of$629,813.33 in FY2016-17. The term of the
agreement is a term of 12 months, with an option to extend for up to
one additional 12-month period, subject to the sole discretion of the
City.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-033
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5. Construction Contract for Taxiway "K" (Kilo) Extension for Coast
Guard Operations at Corpus Christi International Airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$2,203,523.71 for the Corpus Christi
International Airport(CCIA)Taxiway "K" (Kilo) Extension for Base Bid I
(Concrete Option).
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No:M2017-034
7. Establish Waste Acceptance Contract with Mark Dunning
Industries, Inc.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
11-year contract with Mark Dunning Industries, Inc., guaranteeing the
delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected within the
boundaries of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' region to the
City's Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill, and ratifying the start date of
the contract to be November 12, 2016.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-036
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 7564
Brooke Road (1st Reading 2/21/17)
Case No. 0117-04 Palm Land Investment: A change of zoning from
the"RS-4.5" Single Family Residential District to the"RS-TH"
Residential Townhouse District. The property to be rezoned is
described as a 5.824 acre tract of land out of a portion of Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 26, Lots 10 and 11,
located on the west side of Oso Parkway and south of Dove Hollow
Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-4.5" Single Family
Residential District to the"RS-TH" Residential Townhouse District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Palm Land Investment("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 5.824 acre tract of land of a portion of
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 26, Lots 10
and 11, from the"RS-4.5" Single Family Residential District to the
"RS-TH" Residential Townhouse District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031074
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 4343
Ocean Dr(1st Reading 2/21/17)
Case No. 0117-02 Carriage Management, Inc.: A change of zoning
from the "RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit. The
property is described as being 2.24-acres out of Seaside Subdivision
and Riviera Condo, Block 1, Lot 6B, located along the south side of
Ocean Drive between Robert Drive and Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family
Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District
with a Special Permit.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CLA Realtors for Carriage Management, Inc. ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.24-acre tract of
land out , Seaside Subdivision and Riviera Condo, Block 1, Lot 6B,
from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031075
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 4401
Ocean Dr(1st Reading 2/21/17)
Case No. 0117-03 Carriage Management, Inc.: A change of zoning
from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit. The
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property is described as being 3.09 acres out of Seaside Subdivision,
Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, located along the south side of Ocean Drive
between Robert Drive and Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family
Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District
with a Special Permit.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CLA Realtors for Carriage Management, Inc. ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 3.09-acre tract of
land out , Seaside Subdivision, Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, from the
"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP"
Single- Family 10 District with a Special Permit; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031076
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for Repairs to
the Violet Radio Transmission Tower(1st Reading 2/21/17)
Ordinance appropriating $12,075.64 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund to pay for repairs to transmission lines at
the Violet radio transmitter site which serves the City, County, and RTA
radio systems; amending the FY16-17 budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030965 to increase expenditures by $12,075.64.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031077
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating the
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) Grant Award for the
Police Department(1st Reading 2/21/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant award in the amount of
$170,815 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National
Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the salary and benefits of a full-time
program coordinator, one administrative assistant, overtime for 4
Corpus Christi Police Officers, and 4 lease vehicles; and appropriating
the $170,815 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031078
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a Utility Easement Located
at 5921 Saratoga Boulevard (1st Reading 2/21/17) (Council Priority
-Economic Development)
Ordinance closing, abandoning, and vacating a 0.071-Acre portion of
an existing utility easement out of a part of Lot 1A, Block 1 of Saratoga
Heights Subdivision, located at 5921 Saratoga Blvd. and requiring the
owner, PlainsCapital Bank, to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031079
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Creating One-Way Traffic Flow
Along Booty Street(Bond 2014, Proposition 1) (1st Reading
2/21/17) (Council Priority -Streets)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I -One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Booty Street from a two-way traffic pattern to a
one-way traffic pattern and Schedule Ill - Parking prohibited at all
times on certain streets by adding Booty Street; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031080
3. Engineering Contract Amendment No. 2 for On-Call Technical
Services Related to Water Supply Planning (Council Priority -
Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$31,700, for a total restated fee of$81,600, for the
On-Call Technical Services Related to Water Supply Planning.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 3,on-call technical services related to
water supply planning.Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and
Water Resources Manager Steve Ramos responded to the following council
member discussions:previous presentations provided by HDR Engineering
related to the water supply;the original contract and Amendment No.1 with
HDR Engineering;the reason for Amendment No.2 to the contract;and the
scope of work for Amendment No.2.
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Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion.The motion
failed for lack of second.
City Manager Rose requested that City Council continue the dialogue on this
item to allow staff to clarify council member's concerns.Council members and
staff discussed the following topics:the City currently not being in a drought
contingency;recommendations from the new Water Director;whether there is
a negative impact if the contract is not approved;the Water Contingency Plan;
managing the water supply versus water demand;water supply increased by
conservation efforts;the components of the on-call technical services;request
for a copy of the request for proposal(RFP)for this contract;consideration to
possibly table this item;the consultant being able to assist the City with
applying for SWIFT Funds;the scope of the water management strategy;
operation of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon water releases;the Texas
Water Development Board's refinancing of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II;the
agreed order for Choke Canyon;asking for forgiveness from the Bureau of
Reclamation for releases from Choke Canyon;encouraging citizens to use
water;and the daily consumption of water.
Council Member Molina made a motion to table Item 3,seconded by Council
Member Garza.This Motion was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
6. Lease-Purchase of One 2018 Freightliner M2-112 Service Truck
for the Wastewater Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to lease-purchase
one 2018 Freightliner M2-112 service truck from Houston Freightliner,
of Houston, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement
with Houston-Galveston Area Council for a total amount not to exceed
$202,497.38, with an estimated expenditure of$20,199.72 in FY
2016-2017.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 6,lease-purchase of one 2018
Freightliner M2-112 Service Truck.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis and
council members discussed the following topics:whether all fleet purchases
are coordinated with the Finance Department;interest rate for lease payments;
concern that the recent lease-purchases were not budgeted;and the vehicles
being replacements to the fleet.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-035
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15-17)
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 7306 and 7242 South Padre Island Drive(Highway 358).
Case No. 0117-07 Oceanic Development, LTD: A change of zoning
from the"RM-1" Multi-family 1 District to the "CG-2" General
Commercial District. The property is described as being a 2.98 acre
tract of land out of a portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, Section 28, Lots 1 and 2, located on the north side of
South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) between Rodd Field
Road and Lexington Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 25, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-1" Multi-family 1
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Oceanic Development, LTD. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.98 acre tract of land out of a
portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 28,
Lots 1 and 2; from the"RM-1" Multi-family 1 Residential District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District; amending Plan CC to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 15.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow for development of a Carmax Auto Superstore.Mr.
Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
16. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 3115 South Padre Island Drive (SPID) (State Highway
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358)
Case No. 0117-06 Port City Pontiac-GMC, Inc.: A change of zoning
from the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial
District. The property to be rezoned is described as Boulevard Acres
Lots E2, G, and F2, located on the south side of South Padre Island
Drive(State Highway 358) between Larcade Drive and Kostoryz Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 25, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof approval of the
"CG-2" General Commercial District with a Special Permit(SP)with
conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Port City Pontiac-GMC, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to 5.46 acre tract of land composed of
three lots in Boulevard Acres Lots E2, G, and F2 from the"CG-2"
General Commercial to the"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District
with a Special Permit for all three lots; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause
and publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 16.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow a vehicle sales dealership with an ancillary vehicle
repair facility,including a paint and body shop,subject to ten conditions.Mr.
Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas stated that construction work
currently being performed to the building could be independent from the
zoning change or to prepare the building should the rezoning be approved.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
17. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Urban
Transportation Plan Amendment-Realigning a Planned Cl
Collector Street System Involving Norchester Drive,Zenith Drive,
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Evans Road and Acushnet Drive (Council Priority -Streets)
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map of Mobility
CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Corpus Christi, by realigning a proposed Cl Minor Residential
Collector street system proposed south of Saratoga Boulevard from
intersecting at Norchester Drive to intersecting at Zenith Drive and
connecting with Evans Road to the south and Acushnet Drive to the
east; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the
City; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Urban
Transportation Plan map of Mobility CC,to realign a proposed Cl Minor
Residential Collector street system proposed south of Saratoga Boulevard
intersecting Norchester Drive at the intersection of Zenith Drive to
accommodate a proposed development.Mr.Dimas presented the following
information:a map of the subject property;the current plan;the proposed map
amendment;a comparison of the current and proposed plan;and the
preliminary plat.Mr.Dimas stated that staff,the Transportation Advisory
Committee and Planning Commission recommend deleting the segment of the
proposed Cl Collector along the west property line aligned with Norchester
Drive and the using the extension of Zenith Drive to the west to connect with
Acushnet Drive.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas responded that Zenith Drive will
open all the way to the south to Acushnet Drive.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Pro Tem recessed the Council meeting at 1:28 p.m.Mayor Pro Tem
Vaughn reconvened the Council meeting at 2:01 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 18)
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Calling a Special Election to be held
on May 6, 2017 for the Election of Mayor(1st Reading 2/21/17)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on May 6, 2017 in the
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City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor to fill remainder of the
unexpired term; authorizing a runoff election, if one is necessary, on
June 24, 2017; providing for procedures for holding such election;
authorizing a joint election agreement with Nueces County; and
enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of
this ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 18,an ordinance calling for a special
election on May 6,2017.City Secretary Huerta stated that the Joint Election
agreement was received from Nueces County and will need to be added to the
ordinance as Exhibit D.Additional amendments include:amending Section 9 to
reflect that Nueces County Clerk Kara Sands will be appointed Manager of the
Central Counting Station and adding Section 16 regarding the filing period for
application for a place on the ballot
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn stated that she has received several emails regarding
the election;eligibility of candidates;and the opinion provided to the City
Council by Charles Zech regarding Mark Scott Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn
introduced Jon Mureen.
Mr.Mureen stated that he was representing Carolyn Vaughn and was asked to
review the legal opinion by Mr.Zech regarding term limits.At this point,
Council Member McComb recused himself from the discussion and action on
this item.Mr.Mureen presented the following information:a background of
Mark Scott's terms as a council member,his resignation,the opinion provided
by Mr.Zech,and the City Council's reprimend of Mr.Scott for circumventing
the intent of the voters;a definition of term;the City Council's role related to
the City Charter;various factors to consider when interpreting statutes;an
assessment that Mr.Scott served four terms;the intent of the voters regarding
the two-year term;and Charter provisions.Mr.Mureen concluded his
presentation by stating that Mark Scott served four two-year terms;this
triggered the term limit provision;and his resignation in September 2016 does
not avoid term limits.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn called for comments from the public.Laura Bellew,
10730 Atlanta;Sam Dalton,8002 Villafranche;Bill Word,6018 Pinehurst;Bob
White,4502 Congressional;and Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive;spoke
regarding the intent of the voters regarding term limits and Mark Scott being
ineligbile to run for the position of Mayor.
City Secretary Huerta provided an overview regarding the authority that
determines candidate eligibility,Texas Election Code Section 145.003.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the agenda item not
listing the presentation by Mr.Mureen;respect for due process and hearing
both sides of the issues;the first and second opinions from Mr.Zech;the
reprimand given to Mr.Scott and City Council's intent;the City Council being
judges of the election;the intent of the Charter Commission;the term limits for
former Council Members John Marez and Priscilla Leal;and clarification on the
four consecutive two-year terms.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn made a motion directing the City Secretary to
administratively declare the ineligibility of Mark Scott should he file to run for
Mayor or City Council until,as stated in the City Charter,three consecutive
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terms of office for the council have expired,seconded by Council Member
Rubio.
The motion of direction was passed and approved with the following vote:
Council Members Vaughn;Guajardo,Hunter;Molina;Rubio;and Garza voting
"Aye";Council Member Smith voting"No";Council Member McComb
abstained.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the ordinance to include the
Joint Election Agreement;amend Section 9 to reflect that Nueces County Clerk
Kara Sands will be appointed Manager of the Central Counting Station and add
Section 16 regarding the filing period for application for place on the ballot,
seconded by Council Member Molina and pased unanimously;McComb
abstained.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member McComb
Enactment No:031081
BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 32)
32. Discussion -Car Ports
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 32.
Interim Director of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose
of this item is to discuss carports.Mr.Dimas provided an overview of options
for new carports:creation of a Special Use Exception to allow carports in the
street yard and creation of standards for review of proposed carports.Mr.
Dimas presented the proposed criteria for existing carports including:existing
carports would be exempt from front street yard requirements;carports would
have to be self-registered by current owners,with owners providing drawings
and dimensions,photographs identifying the carport,proof of windstorm
compliance;and a grace period of 12 months.After the grace period,all
existing,non-registered carports are subject to Code Enforcement violations.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:wind storm
compliance;whether the City would accept a manufacturer's certification on
existing structures as proof of windstorm compliance;installation of
structures being a key component of windstorm compliance;providing a list of
wind storm engineers to residents with non-conforming carports that were
built without proper inspection;options for existing carports to be modified to
meet windstorm requirements;and the grace period.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Molina made a motion directing the City Manager to move
forward with the recommendations as presented,seconded by Council
Member Rubio and passed unanimously(Hunter-absent).
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 19 -24)
19. Service Agreement for Cost Allocation Plans and User Fee Study
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC, of Austin, Texas for
cost allocation plans and a user fee study for a total amount not to
exceed $101,630, of which $74,280.00 will be paid in Fiscal Year
2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for 36 months with up to two
additional 12-month extension option periods, subject to the sole
discretion of the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 19.
Assistant Director of Strategic Management Saundra Thaxton stated that the
purpose of this item is to establish a service agreement to prepare cost
allocation plans,as required by state and federal law,and a User Fee Analysis
to identify the true costs of providing services.Ms.Thaxton presented the
following information:the four criteria that a user fee must meet;examples of
user fee services,including revenues and expenditures;the definition of
indirect costs;the legal implications when developing fees;user fee study
benefits;and a list of the General Fund departments that will be included in the
comprehensive cost analysis including:Fire,Emergency Medical Services
(EMS),Libraries,Police,Animal Care,Code Enforcement,and Parks and
Recreation.Ms.Thaxton stated that a professional fee analysis will help the
City make better financial and budgetary decisions,enables discussion on
setting appropriate fees versus tax subsidies,provides a better legal
framework for setting the annual adoption of fees,and provides a sound
legally defensible basis for the City's fees.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:review of the full
cost allocation plan and fee analysis;and the ability to have in-house expertise
and make it an on-going program.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-037
20. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as The
Avanti Bayside to be developed by MDS Housing Lipes, Ltd.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 20.Director of Housing and
Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that Items 20 through 23
are resolutions of support for housing tax credits which are administered
through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.The
proposed developments compete through a competitive process,through
which points are generated for their application to the state.Receiving a
resolution of support from Corpus Christi's governing body is a point factor in
the developer's overall score.The developments include:The Avanti Bayside;
Sea Gulf Villa;Village at Henderson;and Samuel Place Apartments.Mr.
Bentancourt presented an overview of each project and examples of photos of
other developments from each developer.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public on Item 20.Henry
Flores,representing Avanti Bayside,provided information on the proposed
development and requested support for the project
Council members discussed the following topics:the construction that is
occurring near Lipes Boulevard and Rivergate Drive;the two proposed
developments on Lipes Boulevard;the public not being notified because the
subject properties are already zoned for this allowable use;the process
lacking transparency;the need to develop a process to address affordable
housing projects,locations for projects,and notification to the public;the
number of affordable housing projects already built in District 5;whether crime
statistics have increased in the Calallen/Tuloso-Midway area where a recent
affordable housing project was built;the points generated by the resolution of
support;and the legal issues and ramifications if the Council does not provide
support.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn called for an executive session on Item 20 pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.071.The Council went into executive
session at 4:13 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at 4:36 p.m.
Council members discussed the following topics:tax credit projects offering
an opportunity to providing affordable housing for familites;the
misconception on tax credit complexes;the need for affordable housing;the
amentities provided in affordable housing projects;the point system;and
Items 23 and 24 regarding the City Central Corridor Community Revitalization
Plan.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031082
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21. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Sea Gulf
Villa Apartments to be developed by Corpus Christi SGV, LP.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 21,a resolution in support of the
proposed affordable housing project known as Sea Gulf Villa Apartments to be
developed by Corpus Christi SGV,LP.The presentation on this item was
provided during the discussion on Item 20.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn called for comments from the public.Will Moyers,Vice
President of ITEX Group,provided an overview of the project located at 416 N.
Chaparral;historic renovation of the building;and requested support for the
resolution.Clark Colvin,Executive Vice President of ITEX Group,responded to
questions regarding the historical designation of the building.
Council members discussed the following topics:code enforcement violations
on the building;the current condition and structure of the building;the
historical designation;concern that the project is not adding additional
inventory of affordable housing;whether the project will have enough funding
to complete the renovations;the total cost of the development;the purchase
price of the building;previous renovations on the property;whether the
developer is a for-profit organization;and whether the project would remain on
the City's tax roll.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Resolution failed and was not approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 2- Council Member Molina and Council Member Rubio
Nay: 6- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 31 -32)
31. Regional Parkway Planning & Environmental Linkages Study
(Council Priority -Streets)
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 31.
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this
item is to provide an update on the Regional Parkway Planning&
Environmental Linkages Study.Ms.Gray introduced the presentation team
including:Robert Leahey,Vice President of HDR,and Jeff Pollack,
Transportation Planning Director for the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization(MPO).Ms.Gray stated that the project is good for the future of
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transportation in Corpus Christi and addresses development growth and traffic
congestion along one of the City's major corridors,State Highway 358.The
presentation team presented the following information:a background of the
Regional Parkway;the study overview;the process;the purpose and need for
the Regional Parkway;the cost of doing nothing;the alternatives analysis;the
results of the alternatives analysis;the highest-ranked alternatives;the
potential vision;and recommendations.The recommendations include:
amending the City's Urban Transportation Plan to include the alignments;
further evaluation of the environmental mitigation strategies;connecting with
additional arterials;and continuing stakeholder outreach.
In response to a council member,Mr.Pollack said he would provide
information on the MPO's work regarding the Harbor Bridge Project
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 22 -24)
22. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Village at
Henderson to be developed by TG 110 Village at Henderson, LP.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 21,a
resolution in support of the proposed affordable housing project known as
Village at Henderson to be developed by TG 110 Village at Henderson,LP.The
presentation on this item was provided during the discussion on Item 20.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Brad McMurray,
Development Director for Prosper Housing Community Services,provided an
overview of the project and requested support for the project
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031083
23. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Samuel
Place Apartments to be developed by TG 110 Samuel Place, LP.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 23,a resolution in support of the
proposed affordable housing project known as Samuel Place Apartments to be
developed by TG 110 Samuel Place,LP.The presentation on this item was
provided during the discussion on Item 20.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Brad McMurray,
Development Director for Prosper Housing Community Services,provided an
overview of the project and requested support for the project.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031084
24. Resolution identifying a development in the City Central Corridor
Community Revitalization Plan which will contribute to
revitalization efforts. (Council Priority -Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
identifying the project known as Samuel Place Apartments as a
development that will contribute most significantly to the concerted
revitalization efforts of the City in the City Central Corridor; and
providing for an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 24.Director of Housing and
Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this
item is to identify the proposed development of Samuel Place Apartments as
contributing most significantly to the concerted revitalization efforts of the City
Central Corridor Plan.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031085
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O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 25)
25. First Reading Ordinance-To Remove Previously Annexed Areas
in Southside FM 2444
Ordinance disannexing Laureles Farm Tracts adjacent to the City limits
located along and on both sides of FM 2444, areas south of FM 2444
and west of County Road 41, commonly referred to as a portion of the
Chapman Ranch and a portion of the previously proposed Apex wind
farm from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; adjusting the City
boundaries accordingly; providing for severance, publication, and an
effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 25.Assistant City Manager Mark Van
Vleck stated that Item 25 and Future Agenda Item 30 are related.The purpose
of Item 30 is to execute an agreement with Chapman Ranch Wind I,LLC with
the following key parameters:the term is for 25 years;the developers have
agreed not to construct or allow to be constructed any turbines in excess of
100 feet tall;the less than 100 feet was to allow private,residential-type
turbines to be constructed in the area;and the City agrees to disannex the
property within six months of the agreement.The purpose of Item 25 is to
disannex the properties that were annexed by Ordinance No.030307 on
October 14,2014.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Shane Tomo,
6830 Windy Creek,spoke regarding the rush to disannex the property and the
need to make sure that the development agreement is airtight.Mr.Torno
requested that the City Council table this item to make sure that it is
compatible with the military.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the agreement
provides for the ability to re-annex the property;the flexibility in the contract;
whether the City could annex the property after the development has occurred;
the effective date of the contract;questions raised for discussion in executive
session;concern with the terms of the agreement;and what would occur if the
City Council took no action.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 35)
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive
Session Item 35.The Council went into executvie session at 5:38 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 6:11 p.m.
35. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to annexation,
deannexation, provision of utility services in annexed areas, municipal
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authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, wind turbines,
agreements related to aforementioned items, and other legal matters
related to the aforementioned matters in areas annexed by the City in
2014.
Meeting went into Recess
Meeting Reconvened
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 25)
25. First Reading Ordinance-To Remove Previously Annexed Areas
in Southside FM 2444
Ordinance disannexing Laureles Farm Tracts adjacent to the City limits
located along and on both sides of FM 2444, areas south of FM 2444
and west of County Road 41, commonly referred to as a portion of the
Chapman Ranch and a portion of the previously proposed Apex wind
farm from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; adjusting the City
boundaries accordingly; providing for severance, publication, and an
effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 25.There were no further questions
from the City Council.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member McComb
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 26 -30)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie
C.Rose stated that staff had planned presentations on Item 27 and 28.
26. Resolution submitting a grant application to the State for the
Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$288,116 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division,
for funding eligible under the FY2016 Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
program for law enforcement equipment; and authorizing the City
Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply for, accept, reject,
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alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Resolution Approving Street Selection Process for Residential
Street Rebuild Program (RSRP) (Council Priority -Streets)
Resolution approving the concepts, direction and selection criteria for
the Residential Street Rebuild Program (RSRP).
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Construction Contract for Ennis Joslin Road Extension (Holly to
Williams)(Bond 2014 Proposition 2) (Council Priority -Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$4,683,389.20 for Ennis Joslin Road
Extension (Holly to Williams) for the total base bid. (BOND 2014
Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Supply Agreement for Sludge Dewatering Polymer for Wastewater
Plants
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Polydyne, Inc., of Riceboro, Georgia for the purchase
of Sludge Dewatering Polymer("chemical") in response to Request for
Bid No. 991 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a
total amount not to exceed $96,946.20, with an estimated expenditure
of$48,473.10 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Wastewater Fund.
The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for
up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of
the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Resolution Authorizing a Disannexation Agreement to Restrict
Wind Turbines within the Disannexed Area
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
disannexation agreement with Chapman Ranch Wind I, LLC, a
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Delaware limited liability company, for annexed parts of Laureles Farm
Tracts adjacent to the City limits located along and on both sides of
FM 2444, areas south of FM 2444 and west of County Road 41.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 33. 34 and 36)
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session at 6:34 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 7:29 p.m.
33. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys regarding legal issues related to City Council
procedures and laws and regulations related to the aforementioned
provisions.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
34. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the regulation
of weapons and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.076 to
discuss the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of
security personnel or devices.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
36. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
economic development agreement(s)with businesses that are
considering the construction, expansion, maintenance, and/or
ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water and
wastewater services, reuse, desalination, utility rate design, and water
and wastewater treatment and distribution and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s)
that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the
territory of the City and with which the City may conduct economic
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development negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic
development issues concerning said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.
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