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Ordinance eliminating the following City committees: (1) Advisory Committee on
Community Pride; (2) City Council's Youth Advisory Committee; (3) Clean City
Advisory Committee; (4) Community Youth Development Steering Committee; (5)
Food Service Advisory Committee; (6) Leadership Committee for Senior Services;
(7) Mayor's Fitness Council; (8) Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Advisory Board; (9) Oil and Gas Advisory Committee; (10) Parking Advisory
Committee; (11) Pipeline Review Panel; (12) Mobility Planning Committee; (13) Tree
Advisory Committee; (14) Water Resources Advisory Committee; and (15) to merge
the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee with Senior
Companion Advisory to create new Senior Corps Committee; and (16) to revise
membership of the Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth; and (17) to
revise membership of the Sister City Committee; modifying some committee
assignments by merging some committees or moving some committee
assignments to other committees or city staff; and amending various sections of
the City Code to make aforesaid changes; and providing an effective date of
December 31, 2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS
CHRISTI, TEXAS, that:
SECTION 1. To eliminate the Advisory Committee on Community Pride. The Advisory
Committee on Community Pride is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 28 of Chapter
2 of the City Code of Ordinances, Sections 2-280 through 2-283. are deleted from the City Code
of Ordinances effective December 31, 2019.
_Ses— 280.Created ese.
Clean City Advisory Committee.
Sec. 2 281. Duties.
The committee shall act as an advisor to the mayor and city council regarding development
efforts of the CI an City Advisory Committcc, including but not limited to the following activities:
(a) Review existing and proposed goals and strategies related to the city's pride campaign
Keep our Beaches Clean, Clean Air Fair, and other related events
(b) Review marketing strategies related to the city's pride campaign which promote
(c) Review strategies to engage the public to promote community pride and beautification
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(d) Provide input into existing and proposed goals and objectives of current recycling, litter
reduction, and solid waste environmental programs:
(e) Review new program methodologies related to community pride:
(f) Acquaint itself with the pride and cleanliness issues within the community:
(g) Cultivate and promote public knowledge. understanding, and acceptance of the need for
community pride initiatives,
(h) Provide a public forum for discussion of community needs related to a community pride
initiative:
(i) Endeavor to support and foster the efforts of all local cooperating groups having a focus on
community pride and beautification efforts: and
(j) Encourage community involvement in pilot programs aimed at increased community Vie.
(a) The committee shall consist of eleven (11) members appointed by the mayor with the
approval of the city council.
(b) Of the initial members, six (6) members shall serve a two year term and five (5) members
(c) In the event a vacancy occurs during any term. the appointment of a new member—s—1 be-
to fill the unexpired term.
(d) The director of public information and the director of neighborhood services shall serve as
officio members of the committee without vote.
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quorum shall be necessary for the adoption or approval of any matters before the committee
amend the same from time to time. A copy of the adopted rules of procedure must be placed on
file in the city secretary's office.
(c) At the first meeting after creation of the committee. a majority of the whole committee shall
terms.
(d) The Special Assistant to the Assistant City Manager Clean City/Community Pride, or
designated representative shall serve as the staff liaison and shall assist with its duties.
(e) The committee shall meet at least once each month and shall meet on the call of the
chairperson or of a majority of its members.
(f) The chair of the committee, with the approval of the committee, may establish such
subcommittees as may be necessary or appropriate to assist the committee in its studies and in
the performance of its duties. Members of such subcommittees shall be appointed only from
among members of the committee.
SECTION 2. To eliminate the City Council's Youth Advisory Committee. The City Council's
Youth Advisory Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 24 of Chapter 2 of
the City Code of Ordinances. Sections 2-250 through 2-256, are deleted from the City Code of
Ordinances effective December 31, 2019.
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Committee("youth committee").
Sec. 2 251. Powers and duties.
(1) Assist and advise the city council on city youth issues;
(2) Conduct surveys and determine the concerns and interest of the youth of Corpus Christi;
(3) Encourage youth leadership and responsibility through volunteerism and community
involvement
(4) Create opportunities for public discussion of youth issues through meetings. workshops and
conferences:
(5) Look for ways to promote understanding, respect and community involvement among youth
(6) Assist in planning, recommending and implementing youth activities.
{a) The youth committee consists of thirteen (13) primary members. and thirteen (13) alternates.
composed of students in grades 11 or 12 that are city residents. High schools represented by the
youth committee include: Calallen, Carroll, Coles. Collegiate. Flour Bluff, Incarnate Word Academy.
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member is unable to attend a scheduled meeting the alternate member will be contacted to fill the
vacancy for the assigned meeting.
(b) The youth committee members representing each of the schools will be selected by the principal
through the school district's central administration office shall submit the nominees for the primary
year their respective campus has a vacancy. The nominee will be ratified by the city council.
(c) Each 11 grade youth committee member can serve a two year term.
(d) Each member's term automatically expires three(3) months after high school graduation.
(e) The parks and recreation department will assign city staff to serve as staff liaison to the youth
committee.
60 through 2 69) and Council Policy 1/1 (Resolution No. 21901 adopted March 22, 199,1)
governing city boards. commissions. and committees apply to the youth committee.
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(a) The youth committee shall meet three (3) times a year: October. January, and May. in
{2) members of the youth committee. Notice of meetings shall be posted in compliance with the
Texas Open Meetings Act.
(b) A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the youth committee and any issue to
be voted on shall be resolved by a majority of those present. Whenever a quorum is not present at
the meeting, the meeting will be considered adjourned and will be rescheduled to the next regular
meeting date. or to another date that the chair deems appropriate.
member. to attend in the place of the primary member. The alternate member shall attend in the
with subsection 2 252(c).
(a) The youth committee shall conduct its meetings in accordance with state law, City
Charter. ordinances, and policies and Roberts Rules of Order. Order of business shall be as
specified on the agenda. Actions shall be taken on basis of motion. duly seconded, by members
of the youth committee.
(b) The youth committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings that indicate the attendance
of each member and the vote or failure to vote of each member on each question.
(c) A copy of the bylaws is attached to Ordinance No. 02817,1 and is on file in the city
secretary's office. A bylaw shall not be suspended without approval of the city parks director, or
designee ("parks director"). A bylaw shall not be suspended (or amended) if the suspension (or
amendment) would violato state law, City Charter. ordinance, or policy. Upon amendment of the
suspension or amendment.
SECTION 3. To eliminate the Clean City Advisory Committee. The Clean City Advisory
Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 21 of Chapter 2 of the City Code
of Ordinances. Sections 2-231 through 2-234, are deleted from the City Code of Ordinances
effective December 31, 2019.
Sec.SeG-2-234---Greatedi-purpese,
There is hereby created the Clean City Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is
to advise the city council on recycling, litter. and other solid waste environmental issues of concern
in the community.
Sec. 2 232. Duties.
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The committee shall:
(2) Develop comprehensive policies and make recommendations regarding implementation of
matters.
(3) Review existing and proposed goals and objectives of current recycling, litter reduction, and
solid waste environmental programs.
(,1) Review new program methodologies related to recycling and litter.
(5) Acquaint itself with the recycling and litter reduction needs and problems within the community.
(6) Cultivate and promote public knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of the need for
recycling and litter reduction programs.
(7) Provide a public forum for discussion of community needs related to recycling and litter
(8) Promote education of the public in recycling, litter reduction, and solid waste environmental
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{9) Endeavor to support and foster the efforts of all local cooperating groups having a focus on
community beautification efforts.
{10) Encourage community involvement in pilot programs aimed at increased recycling and reduced
litter.
{a) The committee shall consist of eleven (11)members. Of the eleven (11) members. one(1) shall
be an educator in a primary, secondary. or high school within the city. one(1) shall be a member of
represent the community at large.
(b) Of the initial members. six(6) members shall serve a two year term and five (5) members shall
serve a one year term, as determined by a drawing to be conducted at the initial committee meeting.
appointed and qualified.
the unexpired term.
(d) The director of neighborhood services, or the director's designee, and the director of
committee without vote.
amend the same from time to time. A copy of the adopted rules of procedure must be placed on file
in the city secretary's office.
(b) At the first meeting after creation of the committee, a majority of the whole committee shall elect
chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the whole committee to serve
terms.
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(c) The director of streets and solid waste services, or designated representative, shall serve as
efforts. and perform such other duties as may be of assistance to the committee.
SECTION 4. To eliminate the Community Youth Development Steering Committee. The
Community Youth Development Steering Committee which was initially established by Resolution
022938 is abolished effective December 31, 2019.
SECTION 5. To eliminate the Food Service Advisory Committee. The Food Service Advisory
Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 5 of Chapter 19 of the City Code
of Ordinances, Section 19-65. is deleted from the City Code of Ordinances effective December
31, 2019.
A food service advisory council shall be appointed by the city council and shall consist of four
(,1) local food managers from the food service or food processing industries and three (3) persons
functions of the board will be to advise the director of health on food and food establish ment
concerns within the community. Members of the board shall be appointed for staggered terms so
No voting member may serve more than two (2) terms or three (3) years each with the exception of
those initially appointed for less than a full three year term.
SECTION 6. To eliminate the Leadership Committee for Senior Services. The Leadership
Committee for Senior Services is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 15 of Chapter
2 of the City Code of Ordinances, Sections 2-170 through 2-173, is deleted from the City Code of
Ordinances effective December 31, 2019.
Sec. 2 170. Membership.
of fifteen (15) members, two (2) of which will be senior center participants, three (3) of which
the term of office of the first eight (8) appointees. the succeeding term of office for each new
city council.
Sec. 2 171. Officers.
shall serve for the ensuing year or until their successors are selected.
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Sec. 2 172. Staff support.
The personnel of the senior community services program shall provide staff support to the
Sec. 2173. Duties.
(1) To advise the senior community services division staff of the needs for services according
to locally conceived priorities;
(2) To assist the senior community services division staff in the development of comprehensive
senior citizens program plans;
('I) To review and evaluate senior community services division operations:
serve senior citizens:
(6) To increase recognition of volunteers and public awareness of the division by coordinating
and planning special events; and
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SECTION 7. To eliminate the Mayor's Fitness Council. The Mayor's Fitness Council is
abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 30 of Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances,
Sections 2-295 through 2-298, is deleted from the City Code of Ordinances effective December
31, 2019.
Sec. 2 295. Created; purpose.
There is hereby created the mayor's fitness council. The purpose of the committee is to
encourage, promote and enhance healthy living through organized sports, events, diet and
Sec. 2 296. Duties.
The committee shall act as an advisor to the city council, city manager, parks department,
activities:
(1) To encourage. promote and enhance healthy living through organized sports, events,
(2) To collaborate with community leaders in all sectors to develop and implement policy and
environmental improvement strategies that will help combat chronic disease such as diabetes.
cardio pulmonary disease and cancer
(a) The committee shall consist of nine (9) members, to be appointed by the mayor with the
approval of the city council. The committee shall consist of individuals representing the following
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(b) All terms shall be two(2) years. All members shall serve until their successors are appointed
and qualified. The staggered terms are as follows:
(2) The members filling the following four(p1) categories have a two year term which ends in
(c) In the event a vacancy occurs during any term, the replacement shall be appointed by
(a) The majority of members shall constitute a quorum, provided that the majority vote of such
committee shall be necessary for the adoption or approval of any matters before the committee.
(b) At the first meeting after creation of the committee, a majority of the whole committee shall
initial two year term shall be the youth/after school program representative. Thereafter. the
one year terms. Following the initial election, subsequent elections for chairperson and vice
terms.
minutes, advise and consult with city officials as to the committee's work and recommendations.
such other duties as may be of assistance to the committee.
(d) The committee shall meet at least once each month and shall meet on the call of the
chairperson or of a majority of its members.
subcommittees as may be necescary or appropriate to assist the committee in its studies and in
the performance of its duties. Members of such subcommittees shall be appointed only from
among members of the committee.
SECTION 8. To eliminate the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory
Board. The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory Board is abolished effective
December 31, 2019. Division 5 of Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances. Sections 2-90
through 2-92, is deleted from the City Code of Ordinances effective December 31, 2019.
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{a) There is hereby created the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
which shall consist of nine(9) members. The board members shall be appointed by the mayor
(b) Their terms shall run for a full three (3) years. Upon the occurrence of any vacancy, it shall
be filled for the unexpired term.
(c) The board members shall be selected as follows: nine (9) members shall be nominated by
the mayor who shall seek two (2) members from higher education, two (2) members from tho
field of K 12 education. two(2) members from business community and three (3) members from
community advocates. Of these nine (9) members, at least one (1) member should have a
background in science, technology, engineering, or math and one (1) member should have a
background in history.
Corpus Christi Independent School District, Calallen Independent School District, Flour Bluff
Independent School District, Tuloso Midway Independent School District. and West Oso
Independent School District or their designated representative.
The board shall adopt its own rules of procedure for the conduct of its business, shall elect
The regular election of the chairman and other officers shall be an October of each year.
activities:
(1) Advice on management of collections;
{2) Advice on acquisitions for the collections;
(1) Advice on use of museum facilities:
{5) Advice on museum programming;
{7) Advice on strategic plans and engagement;
{8) Engagement in grant development and fundraising:
(9) Advice on capital improvement projects:
{10) Serve as community advocates and liaisons;
(11) Generate comprehensive report of accomplishments, challenges and recommended
improvements:
(12) Advice on management of museum;
(13) Advice on financial health of museum.
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SECTION 9. To eliminate the Oil and Gas Advisory Committee and amend Chapter 35 of
the City Code of Ordinances to assign duties of the Committee to City staff.
The Oil and Gas Advisory Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Section 35-12
and Sections 35-26 through 35-33, of Chapter 35 of the City Code of Ordinances, are deleted
from the City Code of Ordinances effective December 31, 2019. The following sections of Chapter
35 of the City Code of Ordinances are revised as follows effective December 31, 2019:
"Sec. 35-57. - Marine recreation area, Gulf of Mexico.
The marine recreation area in the Gulf of Mexico shall be that portion of the Gulf of Mexico
that is within the city limits and is more than one mile seaward of the one and thirty-seven one
hundredths (1.37) foot above mean sea level line along the eastern side of Padre Island and
Mustang Island.
(1) Within the marine recreational area, an approved well structure location shall be not less
than two hundred fifty(250)feet from another well structure.
(2) An exceptional well structure location shall be a well structure located within two hundred
fifty (250) feet of another well structure but recommended by the
committee superintendent after holding a public hearing to determine the impact on island
utilization and development relative to the size and location of the structure applied for.
(3) Within the marine recreational area, production platforms shall be prohibited unless deemed
necessary and shall be applied for and considered on an individual basis."
"Sec. 35-84. -Routine processing of permit application in full compliance.
Upon receipt of an application for a permit to drill and operate a well, the superintendent
shall date and set up a file for this application and examine same for compliance with this chapter.
If the application is for a regular location and structure in compliance with all requirements of the
chapter,the superintendent shall notify the owners of the land surface listed in section 35-83(a)(1)
•• •- - -•- e-- -• -e•••••••• by mail of the application and publish a notice of the
intention to grant such application and unless someone files a written protest in opposition to the
granting within seven (7) days from date of publication. If the application is for a regular location
and structure in compliance with all provisions of this chapter, and no written protest in opposition
to the granting of the permit, based on one or more of the grounds set forth in section 35-86 is
filed, then the superintendent will, within ten (10) days after date of publication of notice, issue a
permit. If a written protest in opposition to the application is filed within seven (7) days from the
date of publication of the notice and the superintendent determines that the protest is not well
founded, he will after three-days notice to the protestant, issue the permit unless the protestant,
council. In the event the superintendent has found cause to deny the permit or in the event of a
written protest on grounds which are found to be sufficient by the superintendent, followed by the
denial of the permit, the superintendent shall inform the applicant in writing of the reasons for
such denial. The applicant may then rectify the reason for denial of the permit or appeal to the
Gas Director _ - -- - -• --•••• •• •• ---•- through the procedure
described in section 35-85."
Sec. 35-85. - _ • -- --- '-: _ - . : : ' . '= • _ •- •- • - - •• -. Process for processing
non-routine permit application or appeal of denial.
The superintendent shall, within seven (7) days after receipt of an application for an
exceptional location or structure or after denial of a permit as routine, submit to the committee
Gas Director #is the superintendent's written report on the application, including any
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recommendation for its disposition or further handling as to him appears proper. a copy of which
shall be contemporaneously delivered or mailed to the applicant. At the request of applicant of
any other interested party, the committee Gas Director shall, or upon its own motion may within
ten (10) days after its-receipt of the superintendent's report hold a hearing on any application for
a permit - • • -• -• - - - -- -- - -- -•e -'- - -- -•-e ' -- - - e e _ e -
testimony or other pertinent evidence to the committee. All proceedings before the committee
shall be orderly but informal and rules of procedure and evidence(including the cross examination
of witnesses) normal in court proceedings shall not be required followed except to the extent
permitted or required by the committee. At the request of any applicant, a written record of the
proceedings of any such hearing shall be kept, provided that applicant shall pay for all cost and
expense of making such record. Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving an application the
Gas Director shall make a final determination as to whether the application should be granted,
denied, modified or otherwise disposed of. A true copy of said determination shall be delivered
to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 18177, § 1, 4-11-1984)
Sec. 35-86. -Council aAction on non-routine permit application after hearing filing of objection
Not later than thirty (30) days after receiving an application the committee shall make a
and the report of the superintendent shall be transmitted to the council with such
shall have five (5) days within which to file with the city secretary a written protest to the council
of the committee's recommendation. setting forth therein the grounds for any objection.The failure
to file any such objection to the recommendation of the committee shall be deemed to be a waiver
of any objection by the applicant. Upon the filing of said recommendation by the committee and
of said objection, if any. by the applicant, or upon the failure of the committee to make such
recommendation to the council within the thirty day period herein provided for. the council shall
the council. The council may act upon the basis of the written recommondation and other roports
submitted to it, provided, however. that the council may in its discretion order such further or
additional hearings before the committee or before the council as it may deem appropriate.
The city council superintendent shall have the power to refuse any application for a permit
to drill and operate any well at any particular location where by reason of such particular location
and the character and value of the permanent improvements already erected on or approximately
adjacent to the particular location in question. and the use to which the land and surroundings
are adapted for school. college, university, hospital. park or civic purpose or for health or safety
reasons or any of them. the drilling or operation of such well on the particular location might be
injurious or a disadvantage to the city or to its inhabitants as a whole, or to a substantial number
of its inhabitants or visitors as a group: or the council_superintendent may grant a permit. as it
may deem necessary. on such reasonable conditions as to protect all persons who, and property
which, may be affected by the drilling and production operations. When the council refuses to
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superintendent may, in lieu thereof designate as the drilling location a different drilling site subject
to the applicant obtaining all requisite leases. contracts and surface permission for the designated
substituted drilling site.
(Ord. No. 18177. 1.4 11 1984)
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Sec. 35-88. -Seismic surveys.
(a) No geophysical work will be permitted except upon proper application and the payment of
a one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) application fee. A proper application will
include the following:
(1) Letter of application requesting a geophysical permit. The letter shall set out the system to
be employed, when it is intended to begin the work, and also the anticipated date of
completion. A statement shall also be made relieving the city of any liability for damages
which may result from that operation performed by the applicant.
(2) The letter of application shall be accompanied by a certificate of comprehensive general
liability insurance in amounts and with endorsements as may be determined by the
superintendent to be commensurate with the survey type and location applied for.
(3) A plat outlining the areas proposed to be covered by the survey.
(4) The term of a seismic permit shall be for three (3) months. The superintendent may grant
one (1) extension of time for an additional three (3) months for cause.
(b) When the above is properly submitted, the superintendent, -•- -- - • •- •- --- •••-•-- -
of the committee, may issue a permit to the applicant to conduct such seismic or geophysical
work, if by his determination, this work will not create a public nuisance nor be contrary to the
public safety. The determination shall be in writing and shall include the consideration of the
following factors:
(1) The location of the point relative to surrounding improvements, pipelines, wells;
(2) The quantity and nature of the proposed seismic survey to be used in implementing the
exploration;
(3) The pendency of other activities at and adjacent to the point of exploration.
(c) The determination of the superintendent may be appealed to the city council -Gas Director in
accordance with this subsection.
(1) The appeal may be brought by the applicant or by an affected person.An "affected person"
for purposes of this section is one who appeared at the committee hearing and who, as a
result of the proposed seismic activity, has suffered or may suffer actual injury or economic
damage other than as a member of the general public.
(2) The superintendent shall send written notice of the determination to the applicant and to
any affected person who provides their mailing or fax address to the superintendent prior to
the determination.
(3) An appeal shall be filed with the city secretary within ten (10) days of the date of written
determination by the superintendent.
(4) The Gas Director council shall hold a alis hearing and render a final decision within thirty
(30)days of the filing of an appeal. e - -- - - - - - --- - -- •e
(Ord.
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(Ord. No. 18177, § 1, 4-11-1984; Ord. No. 23020, § 1, 7-29-1997; Ord. No. 23665. § 1, 6-8-
1999; Ord. No. 23918, § 1, 1-18-2000)
SECTION 10. To eliminate the Parking Advisory Committee. The Parking Advisory
Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Section 53-196 of the City Code of
Ordinances, regarding the Parking Advisory Committee, is deleted from the City Code of
Ordinances effective December 31, 2019.
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{a) There is hereby created an advisory board to be called the parking advisory committee.
as follows.
members as follows:
a. One (1) member nominated by the district council member who represents the
b. Two (2) members nominated by the Downtown Management District.
e•- -•-- e- •e••••- -e by the North Beach Community Association.
d. One (1) member nominated by the Uptown Neighborhood Initiative.
c. Two (2) members nominated by the Building Owners and Management Association.
f. One(1) member nominated by the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
g. Two(2) members who shall represent downtown residential interests one(1)
member to be a resident where paid parking meters are collected and one (1) member
to be an owner of residential living property in the City Center Area.
h. One(1) member to represent the community at large.
1. The city manager, police chief. parks and recreation director or their designees shall
shall serve as liaison to the committee.
(2) Terms and vacancies.
a. Of the eleven (11)members with voting power, the initial terms of six (6)
term as determined by a drawing to be conducted in the city secretary's office.
Thereafter, all terms shall be three (3) years with terms expiring on July 31 of the
applicable year.
b. All vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and to represent the same
category vacated.
(3) The parking advisory committee provides advice and recommendations to the
enforcement of this chapter. including:
a. On street and off street parking, special events. and revitalization projects
within the city center;
b. Developing parking enhancement projects for the city such as expansion of
c. Parking and signage programs and city center concerns.
d. The location, time and rates for paid parking zones, paid parking facilities
owned or controlled by city, parking meters and parking pay stations, and penalties for
delinquent violators.
e. Expenditure or usage of parking improvement fund.
f. Parking improvement.
g. Participate with the county on parking enhancement and city center
revitalization matters.
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Organization: The committee shall elect. from among its voting members at the first
(c) The parking advisory committee meets a minimum of twice yearly and may meet at
other times at the call of the chairperson of the committee.
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(d) The parking advisory committee shall submit written reports and recommendation&
(e) The parking advisory committee shall act in an advisory capacity and shall not incur
any debts, expenses or liability to the city.
(f) The committee may establish and adopt bylaws not inconsistent with the
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SECTION 11. To eliminate Pipeline Review Panel. The Pipeline Review Panel is abolished
effective December 31, 2019. Subsections (g) and (h) of Section 35-152 of the City Code of
Ordinances are revised as follows effective December 31, 2019:
Sec. 35-152. - New pipelines.
(g) An administrative hearing shall be conducted to seek resolution of any substantive,
nonresolvable technical issues.The hearing will be conducted before the
{see subsection(h)below]. A quorum of at least three(3)pipeline review panel members must
be present to conduct the hearing with at least one (1) of the panel members present at the
hearing having emergency managementlLEPC expertise. The pipeline review panel City
Manager or designee who will render a decision within seven (7) days of the date of such
hearing.
(h) -• - -••e ' - - e - e •- e.-- •- - - • -- - -- - •-
shall have technical expertise in the construction, maintenance, or operation of pipelines, at
act one (1) of which shall have emergency management experience. and the additional
person shall be a community representative. Personnel of the city's emergency management
appointed for a term of two(2) years and until his successor is appointed.
SECTION 12. To eliminate the Mobility Planning committee of the Transportation Advisory
Commission. The Mobility planning committee of the Transportation Advisory Commission is
abolished effective December 31, 2019. Subsection (5) of Section 2-121 of the City Code of
Ordinances is amended as follows effective December 31, 2019:
Sec. 2-121. -Organization of transportation advisory commission.
(5) Committees. The chair, with the approval of the transportation advisory commission, may
establish such committees as may be necessary or appropriate to assist the transportation
advisory commission in its studies and in the performance of its duties. Members of such
committees may be appointed from among members of the transportation advisory
commission or from among the general public, but the chair shall designate voting members
of the transportation advisory commission to serve as chair of each committee. Any
committee appointed by the transportation advisory commission to study, investigate, advise
or consult with them on any issue shall never be authorized or deemed cloaked with authority
to divulge progress results or findings of such study, investigation, advice or consultation to
the press or to the public and any statement so made by such committee shall not constitute
official statements or positions of the transportation advisory commission. There arc two(2)
is one (1) standing committees:
a. Bicycle and pedestrian committee
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SECTION 13. To eliminate the Tree Advisory Committee. The Tree Advisory Committee is
abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 12 of Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances,
Sections 2-140 through 2-142, is deleted from the City Code of Ordinances effective December
31, 2019.
The city council hereby establishes a tree advisory committee for the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, which shall consist of five(5) members to be approved by the city council. Members of the
committee shall serve without compensation.
londscapc architect, landscape designer. horticulturist or landscape contractor: one (1) cert f e,d
large community members.
committee and also from the planning commission. The committee liaisons shall have no voting
power=
Staff liaisons to the committee shall be an employee from each of the following city
The certified arborist or urban forester is exempted from the residency requirements
of section 2 65 and City Council Policy Number 11(o).
(Ord. No. 029756, § 1, 2 26 2013; Ord. No. 030059, § 1, 1 21 2011; Ord. No. 031571, § 1, 10 9
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Terms of office for the tree advisory committee members shall be two(2) years.
In order to establish staggered terms. however, two(2) members shall serve an initial term
determined by drawing to be conducted at the initial committee meeting.
The committee shall choose a chair and vice chair, upon approval of the majority of the
committee members present and voting. The committee shall comply with the Texas Open
Meetings-Act. A majority of the committee members shall be a quorum for the transaction of
meetings.
{Ord. No. 029756, § 1. 2 26 2013)
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(a) Development of city's public tree plan.
(1) It shall be the responsibility of the tree advisory committee to review and recommend a
formal written plan to the city council for the care, presery •_ , _ -"e, _ _ ., -e _ •e,
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requirements.
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Christi, Texas.
(3) The committee shall work with the staff of the parks and recreation department to develop
a recommended list of tree species for public trees to be planted on lands owned by the city. The
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list shall be broken into categories of small, medium, and large trees, such terms to be defined
in the city's public tree plan.
(4) The city's public tree plan shall provide for the following:
a. No public tree may be closer than the following distances from the curb or sidewalk:
b. No public tree shall be planted closer than twenty (20) feet to any street corner,
c. No public tree shall be planted closer than ten (10)feet to any fire hydrant.
d. The city shall retain all rights to plant, prune, maintain, and remove public trees, plants
care and maintenance, including but not limited to the provisions of section 53 264 which
requires that every owner of any tree overhanging any street or right of way within the
city shall prune the branches in accordance with section 53 264 so that such branches
intersection and so that there shall be a clearance space of at least seven (7) feet above
the surface of the sidewalk and at least thirteen (13)feet above the surface of the street.
f. The plan shall address unnecessary topping of public trees. Trees severely damaged
by storms or other causes or certain trees under utility wires and other obstructions where
alternative pruning practices are impractical may be exempt from the plan at the
determination of the tree advisory committee.
(5) The written plan shall be presented to the city council for review and-consideration for
approval. Upon approval by the city council. such plan shall-soastitute the official Public Tree
Plan for the City of Corpus Christi.
(6) The tree advisory committee shall periodically review such approved plan for recommended
and recreation department to implement the plan.
(b) Other duties.
(2) The city council may request the tree advisory committee to consider, investigate. make
tree plan.
{3) The tree advisory committee shall provide a recommendation to planning commission on
landscaping requirements.
(Ord. No. 029756, § 1. 2 26 2013)
SECTION 14. To eliminate the Water Resources Advisory Committee. The Water Resources
Advisory Committee is abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division 20 of Chapter 2 of the
City Code of Ordinances. Section 2-230. is deleted from the City Code of Ordinances effective
December 31, 2019.
(a) Composition.
located within the city, a representative of a military facility. a representative of
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a citizen at large, and a member or employee of an organization that seeks to protect or
{2) The members of the advisory committee are appointed by the mayor with the
approval of the council, for two year terms of office. The initial members of said advisory
committee were appointed as follows: Four(1) members of the advisory committee shall
be initially appointed for a term of one (1) year, and five (5) members of the advisory
committee shall be appointed for a term of two(2) years. Upon expiration of the term of
office of the first nine(9)appointees, the succeeding term of office for each new member
shall be for a term of two (2) years. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
A-II committee members shall serve without compensation.
(3) The mayor may appoint one(1)or two(2)council member(s)to serve as an ex officio
member(s) of the committee.
{b) Organization.
(1) The committee shall adopt its own rules of procedures.
(2) At the first meeting after creation of the committee. a majority of the whole committee
a committee chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the whole
committee to serve one year terms expiring each May 30. Said election shall be held
oach year at the first regular meeting after appointments to fill expired terms.
superintendent in matters of water resources management. The city council, city manager. and
water superintendent may refer matters to the committee to obtain their views."
SECTION 15. To eliminate the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
and the Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee to form the new Senior Corps
Committee. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee and the Senior
Companion Program Advisory Committee are abolished effective December 31, 2019. Division
27 of Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances, Sections 2-276 through 2-279, and Division 26
of Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances, Sections 2-270 through 2-273 are deleted from the
City Code of Ordinances effective December 31, 2019. New Division 26 is added to Chapter 26
of the City Code of Ordinances to establish the Senior Corps Advisory Committee as follows:
Sec. 2 270. Created; purpose.
There is hereby created the Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee. The purpose of
Sec. 2 271. Duties.
activities;
(1) Advise on senior companion recruitment strategies;
{2) Provide support in recruitment of volunteers and volunteer stations for the Senior
Companion Program;
(3) Serve as community advocates and liaisons for the Senior Companion Program;
{1) Assist in development of non federal resources to include fundraising for the Senior
Companion Program;
(5) Advice on programming for impact;
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(6) Advise on how to measure trends and impact of trends in the community regarding Senior
Companion Program:
(7) Assist with development and implementation of program evaluations and surveys:
(8) Conduct an annual assessment of the program by surveying program volunteers;
(9) Bi annually assess senior companion project accomplishments and impact: and
(10) Attend special events and activities related to Senior Companion Program.
(a) The committee shall consist of seven (7) members. All members must express an
interest in the issues of older adults and have knowledge of the capabilities of older adults. One
{1)member shall be a current Senior Companion Program ("SCP")volunteer. and one(1)member
shall--represent the SCP Volunteer Station. To serve as the SCP volunteer representative, the
of-fifteen (15) hours per week. To serve as the SCP volunteer workstation representative, the
{b) Of the initial members, four (1) members shall serve a two year term and three (3)
(a) The majority of members shall constitute a quorum, provided that the majority vote of
(b) At the first meeting after creation of the committee, a majority of the whole committee
the chairperson and vice chairperson shall be elected by a majority of the whole committee to serve
terms.
(c)The SCP program manager, or designated representative, shall serve as the staff liaison and the
community service officer or designated representative shall serve as the secretary of the
committee and shall send all notices for meetings, keep and preserve the minutes, advise and
may be of assistance to the committee.
(d) The committee shall meet at least once each month and shall meet on the call of the
chairperson or of a majority of its members.
subcommittees as may be necessary or appropriate to assist the committee in its studies and in
The purpose of the committee is to advise the city council on the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program.
-277. -Duties
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department staff regarding Retired and Senior Volunteer ("RSVP") Program, including but not
limited to the following activities;
(1) Advise on volunteer recruitment strategies:
{2) Provide support in recruitment of volunteers and volunteer stations for the Retired And
Senior Volunteer Program;
{3) Serve as community advocates and liaisons for the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program;
(4) Assist in development of non federal resources to include fundraising for the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program;
(5) Advise on programming for impact;
(6) Advise on how to measure trends and impact of trends in the community regarding
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program:
(7) Assist with development and implementation of program evaluations and surveys:
(8) Conduct an annual assessment of the program by surveying program volunteers:
{9) Bi annually assess project accomplishments and impact: and
(10) Attend special events and activities related to Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
{a) The committee shall consist of seven(7)members.All members must express an interest
in the issues of older adults and have knowledge of the capabilities of older adults. One-(1)
volunteer station. To serve as the RSVP volunteer representative, the member must be an active
RSVP volunteer who volunteers at least one (1) hour per month at a registered RSVP volunteer
station. To serve as the RSVP volunteer workstation representative, the member must be an
executive, director or similar I aderchip position at a non profit agency that operates a RSVP
volunteer station for the City of Corpus Christi.
(b) Of the initial members, four (4) members shall serve a two year term and three (3)
their successors are appointed and qualified.
(c) In the event a vacancy occurs during any term, the city council appointment of a new
member shall be to fill the unexpired term.
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{a) The majority of members shall constitute a quora , provided that the majority vote of
committee.
(b) At the first meeting after creation of the committee, the committee shall elect a
(C) The RSVP program manager. or designated—representative, shall serve as the staff
liaison and the community service officer or designated representative shall serve as the
minutes, advise and consult with city officials as to the committee's work and recommendations.
such other duties as may be of assistance to the committee.
(d) The committee shall meet at I ast once ach month and shall meet on the call of the
chairperson or of a majority of its members.
(e) The chair of the committee. with the approval of the committee. may establish such
the performance of its duties. Members of such subcommittees shall be appointed only from
among members of the committee.
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"DIVISION 26. - SENIOR CORPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Sec. 2-270. - Created; purpose.
There is hereby created the Senior Corps Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee
is to advise the City Council on the Senior Companion Program and the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (referred to in this Division 26 as "the Programs").
Sec. 2-271. - Duties.
The committee shall act as an advisor to the city council and city manager and parks
department staff regarding Senior Companion Program and the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program, including but not limited to the following activities;
(1) Advise on recruitment strategies for the Programs;
(2) Provide support in recruitment of volunteers and volunteer stations for the Programs:
(3) Serve as community advocates and liaisons for the Programs;
(4) Assist in development of non-federal resources to include fundraising for the Programs;
(5) Advise on programming for impact;
(6) Advise on how to measure trends and impact of trends in the community regarding the
Programs:
(7) Assist with development and implementation of program evaluations and surveys;
(8) Conduct an annual assessment of the Programs by surveying program volunteers;
(9) Bi-annually assess prosect accomplishments and impact of the Programs, and
(10) Attend special events and activities related to the Programs
Sec. 2-272. - Membership; terms.
(a) The committee shall consist of five (5) members. One (1) member shall be a current Senior
Companion Program ("SCP") volunteer, one (1) member shall represent the SCP Volunteer
Station; one (1) member shall be a current Retired and Senior Volunteer Program ("RSVP")
volunteer; one (1) member shall represent the RSVP volunteer station; and one (1) member
shall be at large.
Ib) Of the initial members, three (3) members shall serve a two-year term and two (2) members
shall serve a one-year term, as determined by a drawing to be conducted at the initial
committee meeting. Thereafter, all terms shall be two (2) years.
Sec. 2-273. - Quorum; officers; staff liaison; meetings.
(a) The malority of members shall constitute a quorum, provided that the malority vote of such
quorum shall be necessary for the adoption or approval of any matters before the committee.
(b) At the first meeting after creation of the committee, a malority of the whole committee shall
elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve a one-year term. Following the initial
election, subsequent elections for chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be held each year
at the first regular meeting.
(c) The committee shall meet at least once each month and shall meet on the call of the
chairperson or of a majority of its members.
(d) City staff from the Parks and Recreation Department will be assigned to assist the committee."
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SECTION 16. To revise membership of the Corpus Christi Commission on Children &
Youth. The Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth is revised effective December 31,
2019. Section 2-217 and Section 2-218 are amended as follows effective December 31, 2019:
"Sec. 2-216. - Functions and duties. The commission will:
(1) Gather and organize information from all people and entities in order to act as a source of
information and referral on issues concerning children, youth and their families;
(2) Develop an annual community action plan for children, youth and their families;
(3) Advise the city council on acquiring and efficiently allocating resources and services for
children, youth and their families;
(4) Promote strengthening of existing services for children, youth and their families;
(5) Strengthen communications and encourage partnerships between public and private entities
working with children, youth and their families; and
(6) Serve as an advocate of local, state and federal policy benefitting children, youth and their
families to the city council, and to others as authorized by the council.
Sec. 2-217. - Membership.
The commission shall consist of nine (9)fifteen (15) members appointed by the city council. Each
appointee shall have demonstrated interest in the welfare of children or youth through occupation
or through association with community-based organizations. One (1) membcr shall be
The commission shall be composed with 8 Adult Members and 7 Youth
Members as follows:
8 Adult members representing the following categories:
I Health & Human Services;
1 Law Enforcement;
1 Education;
1 Youth & Family Services;
2 At-large;
1 District Attorney's Office; and
1 Faith-based organization;
7 Youth members as follows:
1 Youth at-large;
1 high school student from Corpus Christi Independent School District;
1 high school student from Calallen Independent School District;
1 high school student from Tuloso-Midway Independent School District;
1 high school student from West Oso Independent School District;
I high school student from Flour Bluff Independent School District; and
1 high school student from a charter school.
The youth members shall be high school juniors or seniors at time of appointment.
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Sec. 2-218. -Term of office.
Members shall serve staggered three-year terms except the youth members shall serve one year
terms. --••••_• e e _- • -- -. - - ----- , -•- -- • -e - - • =
representative terms shall commence in 2015. Any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.
Sec. 2-219. -Officers.
The commission shall elect a chairperson and such other officers as it deems necessary.
Officers shall serve one-year terms.
Sec. 2-220. - Meetings.
The commission shall meet at least monthly on an established day, and may meet more
frequently. Five Adult Members A majority of members holding office shall constitute a quorum.
The commission may adopt rules for the transaction of its business. The chairperson or any four
(4) members may call a meeting. The commission shall be governed by the Texas Open Meetings
Act.
Sec. 2-221. -Staffing.
The city manager shall appoint staff to assist the commission."
SECTION 17. To revise membership of the Sister City Committee.
The Sister City Committee is revised effective December 31, 2019. Section 2-151 is revised as follows
effective December 31, 2019:
"Sec. 2-151. - Steering committee.
The Sister City Committee shall consist of nine (9) members who shall be appointed by the City
Council and shall serve three-year terms. In addition, representatives from the following city departments
shall serve as ex-officio, nonvoting members of the steering committee: mayor's office, Corpus Christi
International Airport, and parks and recreation.
The sister city committee shall consist of a steering committee and various subcommittees.
racial, religious and ethnic groups in the community. The members shall be appointed by the city
city's sister city program.
The steering committee shall be comprised of representatives of the following categories:
Greater Corpus Christi Hospitality Association;
Port Industries of Corpus Christi;
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce;
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Higher education institution;
Two(2) at large.
Airport, and parks and recreation."
SECTION 18. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or
provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final judgment of a court of
competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the definite intent of this City Council that every
section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or provision hereof be given full force and
effect for its purpose.
SECTION 19. Publication will be made in the official publication of the City of Corpus Christi as
required by the City Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
That the foregoing ordinance was read for the first time and passed to its second reading on this
the /01:13-day of OCce/r-i 2019, by the following vote:
Joe McComb ,4-_ '-E' Michael Hunter
Roland Barrera 4 y . Ben Molina .rAti
Rudy Garza f& Everett Roy iziLd
Paulette M. Guajardo /1-11 k Greg Smith Aye_
Gil Hernandez /49-t_
That th foregoing ordinance was read for the second time and passed finally on this the /7)21—
day
7 2i_day of 019, by the following vote:
Joe McComb , Michael Hunter As 2,t/I+-
Roland Barrera 4-7 Ben Molina Alte
Rudy Garza Everett Roy
as, E
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Paulette M. Guajardo Greg Smith
Gil Hernandez
PASSED AND APPROVED on this the )7--day of JcPnM r , 2019.
ATTEST:
11." 111 A 4.4111tA
Rebecca Hue a Jo- Comb
City Secretary •
EFFECTIVE DATE
la 0 31963