HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/31/2006I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of October 31, 2006, which were approved by the
City Council on November 7, 2006.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 7th day of November, 2006.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
M or Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex Kinnison
*John Marez
Jesse Noyola
ABBENT
Melody Cooper
*arrived at 10:07a.rn.
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
October 31, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
City Staff:
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Deacon Michael Mantz of Corpus Christi Cathedral and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Jerry Garcia.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of October
17, 2006. A motion was made, and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 -15). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Councilmember Noyola would be abstaining from the vote and discussion on
Items 7 and 8.d. and Councilmember Kelly would be abstaining from the vote and discussion on
Item 9. Mr. Dan Caballero from the audience and Council Member Jerry Garcia requested that Item
9 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on
the consent agenda as follows:
2.a. MOTION NO. 2006-342
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$95,400 from the Department of Homeland Security for funding eligible under the FY 2006
Port Security Grants Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
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2.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027028
Ordinance appropriating $95,400 from the Department of Homeland Security in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Police Department.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 027029
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $20,000 to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division of
Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program
for public awareness brochures, school book covers, production and broadcast of public
service announcements, and conduct an emergency response exercise, with a City soft
match of $4,000.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were
absent.
RESOLUTION NO 027030
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or City Manager's designee to execute an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Texas A&M University -Kingsville in the amount of
$425,000 for an air quality research and planning program, which includes air quality
monitoring and modeling projects, and development of an emissions inventory for the
Nueces and San Patricio Counties area.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were
absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2006-343
Motion authorizing the Director of the Public Health District to execute an agreement with the
Texas A&M University System Health Science Center -Coastal Bend Health Education
Center to provide community health education for diabetes in the amount of $63,436 in the
No. 1066 Health Grants fund for diabetes prevention and management services.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, KeIIy, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
6. MOTION NO. 2006-344
Motion authorizing the Director of the Public Health District or designee to execute an
agreement with Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi relating to a plan for responding to an
act of bioterrorism.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
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MOTION NO. 2006-345
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the Cooperation Agreement
between the City of Corpus Christi and Del Mar College to include an additional carry over
amount of approximately $21,901 from the FY 2005 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program to the FY 2006 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to
provide small business assistance and administration.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent; Noyola
abstained.
8.a. MOTION NO. 2006-346
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work, reinstate
and extend the term of the agreement through July 31, 2007, and move the project location
from 2020 Marguerite to the corner of Marguerite and 18th Street for Neighborhood Centers
of Corpus Christi with funds provided from the FY 2002 and FY 2005 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
8.b. MOTION NO. 2006-347
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the project location from 1906 Leopard Street to 1919 Leopard Street for Corpus Christi
Metro Ministries, Inc., with funds provided from the FY 2005 and FY 2006 HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
8.c. MOTION NO. 2006-348
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the project location from 1906 Leopard Street to 1919 Leopard Street for Corpus Christi
Metro Ministries, Inc., with funds provided from the FY 2005 and FY 2006 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
8.d. MOTION NO. 2006-349
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the scope of work and move
the project location from 2822 Nogales to 702 12th Street for AVANCE, Inc., with funds
provided from the FY 2005 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent; Noyola
abstained.
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10. MOTION NO. 2006-351
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 10 to the
Antelope/Salt Flats Area 36"/48" Wastewater Gravity Interceptor Line contract with George
Construction, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $122,126.38 for the following: Part A -
emergency repairs on Doddridge Street and Part B - the bore under the Crosstown
Expressway
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
11.a. ORDINANCE NO. 027031
Ordinance appropriating $414,623.50 interest earnings in Fund No. 3411B Street 2000
Capital Improvement Program Fund and $244,556.84 interest earnings in Fund No. 3540
Street 2001 Capital Improvement Program Fund for street improvement projects; and
amending the FY 2006-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance 026997 by increasing
appropriations by $659,180.34.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
11.b. MOTION NO. 2006-352
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 with
Berry Contracting, LP dba Bay Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $687,660 for
the Street Overlays City-wide Project to add the Whitecap Boulevard Sidewalk
Improvements FY 2006 project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
12.a. MOTION NO. 2006-353
Motion approving the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement submitted by Hogan Development Company, L.P., owner and developer of San
Sebastian at Terra Mar Subdivision located on the Cayo del Oso south of future Wooldridge
Road right-of-way for the installation of 3,550 linear feet of 12 -inch PVC water grid main.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
12.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027032
Ordinance appropriating $142,776.31 from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust
Fund No. 209010-4030 to pay the Hogan Development Company, L.P. reimbursement
request for the installation of 3,550 linear feet of 12 -inch PVC grid main to develop San
Sebastian at Terra Mar Subdivision.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye": Cooper and Marez were absent.
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13.a. MOTION NO. 2006-354
Motion approving the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement submitted by Hogan Development Company, L.P., owner and developer of San
Cristobal at Terra Mar Subdivision located at the end of Oso Parkway for the installation of
915 linear feet of 12 -inch PVC water grid main.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027033
Ordinance appropriating $36,065.37 from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust
Fund No. 209010-4030 to pay the Hogan Development Company, L.P. reimbursement
request for the installation of 915 linear feet of 12 -inch PVC grid main to develop San
Cristobal at Terra Mar Subdivision.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote. Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
14. ORDINANCE NO. 027034
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,350 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 8-9, Block 2, Koolside Addition; located adjacent to and just north of
the McArdle Road Right -of -Way, between Dorthy Drive and Lum Avenue; subject to
compliance with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 027035
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,057 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement out of Lot 1, Block A, Lear Annex, located at the northwest corner of the Holly
Road and Kostoryz Road Intersection; subject to compliance with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 9 regarding the Packery Channel South Parking
Lot Improvements, Phase 2 project. Mr. Dan Caballero spoke regarding the bid process and
irregularities in the low bid. Discussion ensued regarding waiving irregularities in the bid proposal
submitted by Phoenix Irrigation, LP. Council Member Garcia made a motion seconded by Council
Member Noyola to not waive bidding irregularities and to award the contract to Fox Nursery. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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$84,137.50 for the Packery Channel South Parking Lot Landscaping Improvements, Phase
9. MOTION NO. 2006-350
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a landscaping and irrigation
construction contract with Fox Nursery of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $92,865 for
the Packery Channel South Parking Lot Landscaping Improvements, Phase 2-2006 for the
Base Bid and Additive Alternates AA -1, AA -2, and AA -3.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent; Kelly
abstained.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0906-02, Mirabal Development Group, L.C.: A change of zoning from a "R-1 B"
One -family Dwelling District to a "R-2" Multiple Family Dwelling District/"PUD-2" Planned
Unit Development Overlay, Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots A, B, C, D and E, located on
the north side of Sandra Lane, approximately 1,000 feet east of Airline Road.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of
the "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District and approval of a "PUD -2" Planned Unit Development Overlay on
the existing "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District subject to site plan for 75 townhouses and five
conditions.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Kinnison made a motion
to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Garcia, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
16. ORDINANCE NO. 027036
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Mirabal Development Group, by
changing the zoning map in reference to the Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots A, B, C, D,
and E from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District with a
"PUD -2" Planned Unit Development 2 Overlay, subject to a site plan and five conditions;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "Aye Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 17, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
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Case No. 0806-05, 3920 South Park Plaza, LLC: A change of zoning from a "R-1 B" One -
family Dwelling District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District at South Park Subdivision,
Lot 17, Block 10, located at the intersection of Weber Road and Delphine Street.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of
the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a
parking lot to the adjacent shopping center subject to submitted site plan and twelve conditions.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Garcia made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
17. ORDINANCE NO. 027037
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by the 3920 South Park Plaza, LLC, by
changing the zoning map in reference to South Park Subdivision, Lot 17, Block 10, (currently
zoned "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District) by granting a Special Permit for a parking lot to
the adjacent shopping center, subject to a site plan and twelve conditions; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan;
providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 18, a public hearing to consider and nominate applications to
the Office of the Governor for Commercial Revitalization Deduction allocations.
h -ma Caballero, Director of Economic Development, reported that staff was recommending
allocations to the following four companies to forward to the Office of the Govemorforallocations for
Commercial Revitalization Deductions: Hayden and Partners, LLC, two (2) to LTL Holdings Ltd.,
and Scott Electric Company. A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing.
No one appeared in opposition to the public hearing. Mr. Garcia made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
fol4ows
18.b. Resolution nominating projects to the Office of the Governor for Renewal Community
Commercial Revitalization Deductions.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the City's legislative program for the
80th Legislative Session and to support legislation to increase funding for the Texas Recreation and
Parks Account Local Park Grant Program and the Texas State Park System.
Sally Gavlik, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented this agenda item.
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There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
19. Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi City Council requesting that the members of the 80th
Legislative Session of the State of Texas support legislation increasing funding for the Texas
Recreation and Parks Account Local Park Grant Program (TRPA) and the Texas State Park
System; and requiring that all Texas Recreation and Parks Account Local Park Grant
Program (TRPA) funded park projects be subject to the established Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department (TPWD) competitive scoring system.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 20 regarding lease agreements with the Yachting
Center of Corpus Christi, LLC at the Marina. Peter Davidson, Marina Superintendent, stated that
the Yachting Center, formerly the Sailing Center, has been a marina tenant since 1983 and would
like to relocate from the Coopers Alley L -Head to the Peoples Street T -Head Boardwalk. The project
would include the replacement of rotted pilings along the north side the Boardwalk, dock walkway
replacement to various sections, electrical upgrade, water supply and a sanitary sewage system.
Mr. Davidson also provided a breakdown of the marina's boat slip uses and said the lease would
enhance the Marina Enterprise Fund by an additional annual revenue of $42,000. Mr. Davidson
added that the Yachting Center has agreed to allow the boat show to use their facility as offices
during that event. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
20.a. ORDINANCE NO. 027039
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year Manna Space
Rental Contract with Yachting Center of Corpus Christi, LLC for the use of Slip Spaces No.
54 - 65 of Peoples Street T -Head, for operation of Yachting Center, Sailing School, Charter
Boats and related activities, and including construction of utility and boat slip improvements;
for monthly slip fee rental payments of $6.85 per linear foot of dock space, subject to annual
rate changes.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "Aye": Cooper was absent.
20.b. First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
fourteen -year six-month Marina Space Rental Contract with Yachting Center of Corpus
Christi, LLC for the use of Slip Spaces No. 54 - 65 of Peoples Street T -Head, for operation
of Yachting Center, Sailing School, Charter Boats and related activities, and including
construction of utility and boat slip improvements; for monthly slip fee rental payments of
$6.85 per linear foot of dock space, subject to annual rate changes; providing for
publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 21 regarding the Lindale Chenoweth Subdivision
Drainage Area Improvements. Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering, explained that this project
was combining three separate elements within the Lindale/Chenoweth Subdivision: drainage
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improvements for Phase 1, Part B, which would improve drainage on Alameda to Reid Drive and
terminating on Texan Trail; utility improvements as part of the 2004 Bond Issue consisting of total
street reconstruction including new curb and gutter, sidewalks and driveway approaches; and ADA
compliance improvements on Alameda Street.
Mayor Garrett asked for public comment. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, asked how long traffic
disruption would occur on Alameda Street. Mr. Escobar answered construction is estimated to be
six months.
City Secretary polled the Council for their vote as follows:
21.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to award a construction contract to SLC
Construction from Conroe, Texas in the amount of $11,300,441.39 for the
Lindale/Chenoweth Subdivision Drainage Area Improvements Phase 1, Bond 2004 Cluster 6
Neighborhood Street Reconstruction and ADA Compliance Alameda Street. (BOND ISSUE
2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
21.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Materials
Testing Contract with Rock Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $72,076
for the Lindale/Chenoweth Subdivision Drainage Area Improvements Phase 1, Bond 2004
Cluster 6 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction and ADA Compliance Alameda Street.
(BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
21.c. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 7 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of $274,590 for the Lindale/Chenoweth Subdivision Drainage Area
Improvements Phase 1, Bond 2004 Cluster 6 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction and ADA
Compliance Alameda Street. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the Homeland Security Grant and the
election of the use of funding from the Homeland Security Program. Fire Chief Richard Hooks
stated that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security annually issues grants to the Division of
Emergency Management. Chief Hooks said the second part of the grant is a request by the State
for local jurisdictions to fund three state projects including local exercises and law enforcement
activities. Chief Hooks said staff is recommending that Council accept the election to provide the
State with funds for the State-wide exercises that the City participates and reject the election of
funds for the two law enforcement state-wide activities with monies returning for City uses.
Police Chief Bryan Smith stated that he agreed with the distribution of these funds and that
other cities are following suit. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows:
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22.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$697,039.45 from the Division of Emergency Management, Office of the Governor, to carry
out designated homeland security activities as part of the 2006 Homeland Security Grant
Program and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Garcia, Kelly. Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Kinnison and Scott were absent.
22.b. Ordinance appropriating $697,039.45 from the Division of Emergency Management, Office
of the Governor, in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to carry out designated homeland security
activities as part of the 2006 Homeland Security Grant Program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper,
Kinnison and Scott were absent.
22.c. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the election regarding
State use of HSGP funding for statewide local projects to allow the State of Texas to utilize
Homeland Security Grant Funds for regional exercises and to reject the election for the use
of local funds for TDEX implementation, and live scan implementation.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Kinnison and Scott were
absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation was
Item 23 regarding the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Quarterly Report. Foster
Edwards, Chairman of the CVB gave a brief overview of the current activities including a planning
reeat of the board, the presentation booklet, and upcoming events.
Keith Arnold, CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, discussed the scope of services
provided under contract and the marketing initiatives that are being instituted. Mr. Arnold reported
on the how the CVB achieved solicitation of organizations to conduct events in the City; the support
services provided to conventions including housing services and personnel assistance; promotion of
the City as a year-round destination using on-line travel packages, guides and hosting travel
jottrnalists; and advertising. Mr. Arnold also emphasized the services available on the CVB's
website
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 24 regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District
Quarterly Report. Butch Pool, Chairman of the Crime Control and Prevention District reported on
the continued focus on Core programs that include the assignment of 50 police officers, the Juvenile
Assessment Center and the Pawn Shop Detail; the commitment to a 10 -year renewal to go to the
voters in the April 2007 election; and the financial overview of the district. Mr. Pool added that the
district recently approved a one-time expenditures using fund balances for the graffiti eradication
truck, PC Patrol Car and five replacement marked patrol vehicles.
Chief Smith briefed the Council on the graffiti eradication truck which included an estimated
cost of $85,000, the estimated operation costs, and its functions. He reported on the uses of the PC
Patrol for educational purposes and interacting with the community. Chief Smith said the five
replacement marked patrol vehicles will assist in bringing down the overall mileage of the fleet. He
emphasized the Crime Control's main programs including: pawn shop detail detailing statistics and
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staffing; director patrol program, Campus Crime Stoppers; the Juvenile Assessment CenterAnnual
Report Data; and the Holiday Initiative with crime prevention messages on water bottles distributed
along the mall areas
In response to Mr. Chesney, Chief Smith stated that the fund balance was projected over a
ten-year period to support costs for increase in expenditures related to salary increases, elections
and replacement vehicles. Council members spoke in favor of the graffiti program.
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Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations.
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano,
spoke regarding the policy of annual backflow inspections. Mary Lou Berven, 314 Meldo Park
expressed her concerns of zoning enforcement issues related to a boarding house in a residential
neighborhood.
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Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
27. Executive session under Texas Govemment Code Section 551.071 regarding contemplated
litigation by Ralph Guillen for injuries resulting from an accident occurring on November 29,
2005 and discussion of a settlement offer, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
27. MOTION 2006-359
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute documents settling the claim
of Ralph Guillen for the injuries resulting from an accident occurring on November 29, 2005,
fora total sum of $87,500.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Garcia,
Kelly, Marez, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Cooper, Kinnison and Scott were absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 25, Fourth Quarter Report of the Health Benefits/Risk
Management Fund. Cynthia Garcia, Director of Human Resources, provided a power point
presentation on this item including statistics on medical health and pharmacy claims, workers'
compensation claims, and general liability claims.
Council members asked questions regarding ways to lower premiums for employees and
retirees and also requested a comparison of other cities of relative size.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 26, Animal Care Services Update. Assistant City Manager
Margie Rose introduced Kelli Copeland as the new program manager for Animal Care. Ronnie
Sepulveda, Acting Division Manager, presented information regarding animal care services hours of
operation, current staffing and number and types of calls being made to the Animal Care Services
Department.
Council members requested a cost analysis for the animal care facility to be opened 7 days a
week and expressed their support.
Mr. Sepulveda noted that future goals include computerized vehicles for animal care officers,
a Tong -term adoption facility, assistance with dispatching, better education for the community and
increase marketing of programs.
Council members asked questions regarding staff education, training and certification.
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Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. Assistant City Manager Martinez
announced that the NIP Program and the Park and Recreation department would be holding a
celebration at Garrett Park, 2120 Houston, on Saturday, November 4th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
to celebrate the NIP pilot areas bounded by Gollihar, Port, Greenwood and Crosstown. Mr. Martinez
welcomed Rebecca Huerta as the Interim Assistant to the City Manager.
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Mr. Marez expressed concern
regarding vacant vehicles on the street by Tinseltown Movie Theatre and at Sarita Street and Horne
Road.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 1:47 p.m. on October 31, 2006.
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