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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrets
Manor Pro; Tem Mark Sco=t
:;ouncil Members
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
Rex Kinnison
John Marez
Jesse Noyola
MINUTES
CIT" OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
November 14. 2006 10:00 a.m
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
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 Pastor Kevin Jennings of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Bill Kelly.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November
7 2006 A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Amanda Stukenberg (Reappointed )
Regional Health Awareness Board
Angela Womack (Reappointed)
Weed and Seed Steering Committee
Juan Meave, Jr. (Reappointed)
Library Board
Mary C. Christmas (Reappointed)
Dr. A.N.M. Waheeduzzaman (Reappointed)
Sam Beecroft (Appointed)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Mike Beavers (Appointed)
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 18). Mr. Bill Kopecky
requested that Item 8 be pulled for individual consideration. Mayor Garrett requested that Item 18
be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows
MOTION NO. 2006-371
Motion approving a supply agreement with the following companies for the following amounts
for hot mixed asphalt, based on low bid, for primary and secondary awards, in accordance with
the Bid Invitation No BI -0027-07 The term of the agreements shall be for six months with an
option to extend for .p to five additional six-month periods, subject to the approval of the
suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Street Services
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HAt1 Materials, LTD
Corpus Christi, Texas
$499.200
Primary Supplier
Bay, LTD
Corpus Christi, Texas
$144,028
Secondary Supplier
Grand Total $643,228
rhe foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Toper. Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2006-372
Motion approving a service agreement with Digital Mapping Services, L.P. of Corpus Christi,
Texas for GIS mapping updates in accordance with the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
Neth the State of Texas in the amount of $45.000. Funds have been budgeted by the Water
Department in FY 2006-2007
rhe foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
.doper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
a RESOLUTION NO 027044
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the
amount of $35,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for an Impaired Driving
Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) grant for DWI enforcement
Overtime within the Police Department and to execute all related documents.
r}°e foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
}esney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5 h JRDINANCE NO. 027045
Ordinance appropriating $35,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding
if an Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) grant for
DWI enforcement overtime within the Police Department in the No. 1061 Police Grants
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
she following vote Garrett. Chesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
r ott, voting "Aye"
E MOTION NO. 2006-373
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a lease agreement with the
Nueces County Appraisal District for a two-year term with a right to renew for three additional
ire -year periods beginning at $64,092 per year and providing for an annual adjustment
according to the Consumer Price Index.
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foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
roper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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MOTION NO 2006-374
Motion authorizing the Director of the Public Health District to execute an agreement with the
\ssociation of Public Health Laboratories for testing of environmental samples relating to a
olan for responding to bioterrorism.
e foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
;c,oper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison Marez, Noyoia. and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2006-375
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services
;ontract with TriStem, Ltd. of Hewitt, Texas to conduct an audit and study of prior electric
itfiity billings (including street light bills) billed to the City to determine whether amounts paid
othe City were correct.
-r. e foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
';roper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO 2006-376
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to extend the maintenance agreement
tor twelve months with Vista Solutions Group. Inc. of Round Rock, Texas in an amount not
'o exceed $26,208 Included in the maintenance agreement are the VisiFlow applications
,itWlized by the Municipal Court. Finance. and Engineering Services Departments for
electronic document archival and work flow routing.
rhe foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
open, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
DRDINANCE NO. 027047
)rdinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a short-term lease
agreement. not to exceed one (1) year. with Chet Rasberry, in consideration of lessee's
making improvements to the leased structures of a minimum value of $50,000 and an
annual rental fee of $0.17 per square foot, to operate a helicopter maintenance facility and
-le icopter charter operations on 91,250 square feet of land and improvements located at
`;r)rpus Christi International Airport.
Ar, emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
he following vote Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott,
'cting "Aye Noyoia abstained
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
.)rdinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a twenty (20) year lease
agreement with Chet Rasberry, in consideration of lessee's making improvements to the
:eased structures of a minimum value of $50,000 and an annual rental fee of $0.17 per
square foot. subject to scheduled increases, to operate a helicopter maintenance facility and
neiicopter charter operations on 91,250 square feet of land and improvements located at
;grpus Christi International Airport; providing for publication.
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"'I're foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
-ole: Garrett_ Chesney. Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Noyola abstained
1 =11RST READING ORDINANCE
)rdinance amending Ordinance No. 027017 ordering a general election to be held on April
`4 2007 in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members
'o nclude an election for the continuation of the Crime Control and Prevention District and
,a'es tax for 10 years
I e foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
ote: Garrett, Chesney. Cooper Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting
A .i e".
MOTION NO. 2006-377
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in
hf amount of $703,900 with Malek, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Corpus Christi
nternational .Airport Terminal Chiller Replacement 2006 project.
e foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
_;Doper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
MOTION NO. 2006-378
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
RCM Constructors. Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $249,000 for the Sanitary
Sewer and Storm Water Manhole Ring and Cover Adjustment FY 2006-2007 for the Base
Bi and Additive Alternates No 1 and 2
-he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
';‘Toper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
15.a. RESOLUTION NO 027048
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Downtown Management District of Corpus Christi, Texas and the Regional
Transportation Authority of Corpus Christi, Texas for the DTown Streetscape and DTown
Nayfinding Assessment Projects
-he foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
.t.°esney, Cooper `3arcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 027049
)rdinance appropriating $24,000 from the Regional Transportation Authority and $24,000
'rem the Downtown Management District into the Street Capital Improvement Program Fund
rVc 3530, for the DTown Wayfinding and DTown Streetscape Projects; amending the FY
,T06-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance 026997 to increase appropriations by
543,000.
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.fir emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
�k following vote Garrett. Chesney. Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
3rott, voting ''Aye'
MOTION NO. 2006-379
NA( )tion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural contract with
>>gnac and Associates of Corpus Christi. Texas in the amount of $48,000 for the DTown
Nayfinding and DTown Streetscape Projects
Fhe foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
,oper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2006-380
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
Northwest Library Expansion Project with Nuway International, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
n 'he amount of $40,391.45 for a re -stated contract price of $1,419,340.03, for removal and
enlacement of the external wall with water damaged building materials and asbestos
e mediation (BOND ISSUE 2004)
rhe foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
,doper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
JRDINANCE NO 027050
ordinance appropriating $522,721.46 from the unappropriated interest earnings from Water
Dapital Improvement Program Fund 4083 for the required relocation and upgrade of an 8"
waterline along the Joe Fulton Trade Corridor; amending the Capital Budget adopted by
Ordinance No 026997 by increasing appropriations by $522,721.46.
\i emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett. Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
3rr.ott, voting 'Aye'
MOTION NO. 2006-381
Motion authorizing payment to the Port of Corpus Christi in the amount of $522,721.46 for
the relocation and upgrade of an 8" waterline along the Joe Fulton Trade Corridor as
equired by an Interlocal Agreement approved by City Council on August 26, 2003
Resolution No. 025453).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Doper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 8 regarding the installation of a monument
at Sherrill Park. Mr. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, asked for the Council's commitment to maintain
S`�errill Park as a war memorial. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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RE. SOLUTION NO 027046
'Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept the donation of a
n _ynument commemorating the World War II Pearl Harbor Survivors from Corpus Christi by
,stalling a monument in Sherrill Park.
t e foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
; esney Cooper Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the Sanitary Sewer Trunk
Force Main and Lift Station In response to Mayor Garrett, Mr. Noe answered that this project was
anticipated and previously approved by Council: this item is only an adjustment to the amount. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
1B.MOTION NO. 2006-382
Motion approving an amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and Lift Station
construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Al Development, Inc., owner and
-le veloper of South Fork Unit 4 Subdivision, to reflect a cost increase of $227,052.76 for the
econstruction of the existing Master Plan Lift Station No. 1047 (Greenfields by the Bay),
ated east of Rodd Field Road and south of Wooldridge Road.
-he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
;aoper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
1.r, ORDINANCE NO 027051
)rdinance appropriating an additional $227,052.76 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Trust
-und No 250410-4220 to pay Al Development, Inc., for the construction and installation
specified in the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and Lift Station Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement
Ar, emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
`he following vote Garrett, Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
Scott, voting "Aye"
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 20 and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the oublic hearing on the following zoning case
Case No. 1006-01, Young Men's Christian Association of Corpus Christi (YMCA): A change
�f zoning from an °'A-1" Apartment House District to an "A-2" Apartment House District. The
property being North half or Tract 'A" of the Stillman Tract, located between S. Carancahua
Street and Upper South Broadway, adjacent to the existing YMCA building.
;i?y Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
oa change of zoning from an "A-1" Apartment House District to an "A-2" Apartment House District.
Ar.. one appeared In opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Noyola made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
v tes as t lows
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)RDINANCE NO :)27052
Arnending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Young Men's Christian Association of
;carpus Christi (YMCA), by changing the zoning map in reference to north half or Tract "A" of
-hie Stillman Tract `rom "A-1" Apartment House District to A-2" Apartment House District;
intending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
rnprehens ve Plan; providing for penalty
Ai emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
following vote Garrett. Chesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
ott, voting "Aye`
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 21 and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the :)ubiac hearing on the following zoning case
:ase No. 1006-02, J.P. Global Investments, Inc.: A change of zoning from a "R -1B" One-
'amily Dwelling District, "A-1" Apartment House District, "B-2" Bayfront Business District and
I- 3" Heavy industrial District to a "R -E" Residential Estate District. The property being
'7 441 acres of Lots 9 and 10 out of Section 54, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
7r=cts, located on the northwest side of Laguna Shores Road between Lola Johnson Road
Ird Hustlin Hornet Drive (Purdue Road)
;iry Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
at a change of zoning from a "R -1B ' One -family Dwelling District, "A-1" Apartment House District,
"B-2" Bayfront Business District and 'I-3" Heavy Industrial District to a "R -E" Residential Estate
D styiCt
''J one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Cooper made a motion to close
the aublsc hearing. seconded by Mr. Scott. and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes
as fellows
2 JRDINANCE NO. 027053
Arnending the Zoning Ordinance. upon application by J.P. Global Investments, Inc., by
.hanging the zoning map in reference to 17.441 acres out of Lots 9 and 10, out of section
`-4. Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from "R -1B" One -family Dwelling
)istrict, 'A-1- Apartment House District. "B-2" Bayfront Business District and "1-3" Heavy
ndustnal District to -R -E" Residential Estate District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
iccount for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing for penalty.
Ar emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett, Chesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
ott, voting "Aye"
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 22, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case
,::ase No. 1006-03. El Paso Cuatro LLC: A change of zoning from a "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District to a "B-4" General Business District. The property being 2.899 acres or
26,297.23 square feet out of a portion of Lot 10 known as Lots 10E and 10F, Bancroft
'7a -m Lotsocated on Villa Drive approximately 260 feet north of Leopard Street.
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:ty Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended Approval
c- the "B--1" General Business District on the east 522 41 feet of the subject property (Tract 1) and
denial of the 'B-4" on the west 180 feet of the property (Tract 2), in lieu thereof, approval of a "B-
1 SP' Neighborhood Business District with a Special Permit for a mini -storage facility with five (5)
c: r: -iition subject to the site plan
`N,1 one appeared I - opposition to the zoning change. Mr Garcia made a motion to close
the pubic nearing, seconded by Mr Scott. and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes
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:3RDINANCE NO. 327054
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by El Paso Cuatro, LLC, by changing the
-.ening map in reference to 2.899 acres or 126,297.23 square feet out of Lot 10 known as
_cts 10E and 10F Bancroft Farm Lots, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-4"
3eneral Business District on Tract 1 (1.910 acres or 83,201.18 square feet) and "B-1/SP"
Neighborhood Business District with a Special Permit on Tract 2 (0.989 acres or 43,096.05
cuare feet) amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
e> sting Comprehensive Plan_ providing for penalty.
Ai emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
he following vote Garrett Chesney. Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
3( ott, voting "'Aye'"
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 23, a public hearing to consider and nominate
appiications to the Office of the Governor for Commercial Revitalization Deduction allocations. A
mot on was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing
rma Caballero, Director of Economic Development, reported that staff was recommending
aiiocations to the following nine companies to forward to the Office of the Governor for allocations
for Commercial Revitalization Deductions HBP Partners, Ltd., Brewster Street Ltd., John Murray,
J, Train Brothers, Ltd., Thomas Davis, Sr , William Groves, Michael Berry, Don Kirchberg and
Nueces Hotel Holdings, LP A motion was made, seconded and passed to close the public hearing.
r1 ere were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
the vote as follows
21b RESOLUTION NO 027055
Resolution nominating projects to the Office of the Governor for Renewal Community
'7,ommercial Revitalization Deductions.
rhe foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper. Garcia, Kelly Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 19 a presentation regarding the Downtown Redevelopment
Committee Report Ms. Caballero introduced the members of the Downtown Redevelopment
C-)mmittee and provided a background and vision statement. She referred to a powerpoint
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presentation that incuded tin analysis of the downtown areas strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
al a threats. Ms Caballero explained that to develop goals and strategies, the committee used a
saucy cc nducted by the Civic Fellows Program of Cornell University that provided a comprehensive
description of eleven downtowns across the country. She referred to a map that indicated the focus
a e of downtown including a broad area selected by the committee to include redevelopment
n:aide°a Fons
M Caballero said the main recommendations and strategies included the following: design
and plans infrastructure, policies, business development, marketing and organizational structure.
S')e. concluded the presentation by saying that downtown redevelopment would result in more
e .o iornic activity particularly housing and commercial; less under-utilized land; fewer vacant
b.Fildincs and an esthetically pleasing. cherished heart of the community.
;c.uncii members asked questions regarding the focus area, revenue of parking meters,
c, ide enforcement issues committee breakdown data base of real property, and staff support.
Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Cecil Henry, 5118 Cavendish
spoke regarding the fines imposed for beach parking. Council requested an agenda item regarding
beach parking at the next Municipal Court Committee meeting. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray Drive, spoke
regarding letters on illegal signs. Antonia Mercado 386 Meldo Parkway Drive, expressed her
concerns about the increase in crime in the area close to the boarding house located in the Meldo
Parkway area Lauret Bridgford, 15342 Caravel Drive, spoke regarding the SEA plan and the
Bayfront Arts and Science Park and requested reconsideration of the extension road on Shoreline
B ouievar(
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 24, a public hearing to amend the Master Sanitary
Sewer Plan. A motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing. Angel Escobar,
Director of Engineering explained that this project is the third and final part of the Wastewater
Master Plan Collection System including study areas 5 — 12. Dan Leyendecker with LNV
Engineering referred to a powerpoint presentation and maps that included the location of the study
areas, 1iit,re land uses, service areas and master plans for areas 5 -12.
'rlc; one appeared in opposition to the public hearing. Mr. Garcia made a motion to close the
pubic hearingseconded by Mr. Scottand passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows
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)rdinance amending the City's Comprehensive Plan by amending the Master Sanitary
Sewer Plan (Master Plan for Sanitary Sewers 1963) by repealing the portions of the master
elan covered by Study Areas 5 and 6 and by approving and adopting the Wastewater
.'ollection System Master Plan. Greenwood WWTP Service Area, Study Areas 5 and 6 and
1Vbitecap WWTP Service Area Study Areas 7. 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
-Le foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
acre: Garrett Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kinnison and
yloyola were absent.
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MMldyor Garrett opened discussion on Item 28, a request to exempt Kitty Hawk Unit 1
S: bdivisicn from Wastewater Acreage/Lot Fees. Mary Francis Teniente, Assistant Director of
Development Services, presented this item and said that RVE, Inc., on behalf of the developer, is
re luestin i an exemption for Kitty Hawk Unit 1 located south of the Oso, from paying required
Seretary Sewer Lot/Acreage Fees at time of plat recordation. She referred to the location of the
aopi oved alat, the subdivisions in the Laureles Farm Tracts, and the exemption criteria. She added
tr t Plain. ing Commissior recommended the exemption because they did not think wastewater
seta, ice > would be available within 15 years. Ms Teniente said the Laureles Farm Tract area is not
s -eyed ray wastewater but s Included within the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plan Service
A ea She added that wastewater treatment capacity will be available in the next 15 years for the
a'ee soute of the Oso Creek based upon funding availability which is dependent upon acreage fees
fr n de lelopers Ms Temente discussed the implications of granting exemption and said staff is
n t eceh mending exemption of payment of acreage fees.
' a Veteto with RVE Engineering Company represented the developer John Bratton and
p ow, idea e presentation which included the following issues: fairness to the residents of Laureles
C:; rridor . have collected wastewater fees for 14 years without providing wastewater services and
fa:rnes : tc continue ollecting wastewater fees with no plan for extending wastewater services. He
explained the platting ordinance intent and history, the obstacles to extension of wastewater
s -vices, ncluding the Laureles Corridor Position Paper; and the likelihood of extension to the
_ 4u ele ':orridor
n response to Mr. Chesney, Mr Veteto said that the ordinance states that after 10 years and
net nore than 15 years after funds have been collected, the residents of the area can request
reimbursement of acreage fees
gene Graham, 13702 Primavera, spoke regarding the Laureles Corridor Position Paper and
stated that he supported the exemption based on the ordinance.
M! Chesney made a motion to table the item until December 12th, with a direction to staff to
provide research on the number of subdivisions in the pipeline and potential exposure by developers
to request exemption or future reimbursement. including alternative solutions for exemption,
seconded by Mr Garcia, and passed (Marez absent)
2h FABLED TO DECEMBER 12, 2006
r request to exempt Kitty Hawk Subdivision located east of County Road
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�"�ttteclon behalf of John Bratton, owner and developer.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion to Item 29 regarding the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation s Affordable Housing projects. Yvonne Haag, Director of Neighborhood
Services, reported that staff was recommending approval of funding to Nueces County Community
Action Agency's Cap Estates program, the City of Corpus Christi's Model Block Program and the
E xtreme Homes new construction program.
Mr Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked for information regarding the three proposals
that were lot recommended. Mr Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2.. RESOLUTION NO 027058
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
'ne Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation, the City of Corpus Christi,
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-+n:1 Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) to allow the Corporation to grant
3200,000 to the NCCAA for infrastructure development of a new construction project as part
f an Affordable Housing Program, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the
;gram Agreement on behalf of the City
Me foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Thesney Garcia Kelly, Kinnison. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marezwere
lbsent
RESOLUTION NO 027059
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
'ht, Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the City of Corpus
Thristi to allow the Corporation to grant $200,000 to the City for the Model Block Program -
nt fl Housing Project as part of an Affordable Housing Program; and authorizing the City
Manager to execute the Program Agreement on behalf of the City.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
esney. Garcia. Kelly. Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marezwere
absent
2.c RESOLUTION NO 027060
Resolution approving the execution of an Affordable Housing Program Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation, the City of Corpus Christi,
and John Mikulencak DBA Extreme Homes of Texas to allow the Corporation to grant
$160,067 of Affordable Housing Funds to Extreme Homes of Texas for New Construction
Homebuyer Assistance, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Program
Agreement on behalf of the City
rhe foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
;hesney. Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marezwere
absent
Mayor Garrett opened discussion. on Item 25 Open Containers and Consumption of Alcoholic
Beverages prohibited in certain public places. Mr Noe presented this agenda item. Mayor Garrett
called for oublic comment
Mr Cliff Harns, 1017 Antelope; Mr. Gilbert Cortinas, 1826 Leopard; Mr. Domingo Ybarra,
3 `22 Leopard Street; Mr. Chad Magill, 641 Texas. and Mr. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, all spoke in
favcr of the open container ordinance
Joseph Harney, Police Legal Advisor, said a special provision was included in the ordinance
for special events which would be exempt with the City Manager's approval. Mr. Harney explained
that the ordinance would be an arrestable offense.
Mr Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO 027056
:Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, by adding
Section 4-8. Open Containers and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited in certain
:)colic placesproviding for penalties.
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r emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
-le following vote Garrett, Chesney, Cooper Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting
A,fe"; Garcia and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 26 regarding expenditures on one-time
it provements Mr Noe presented this item. There was no public comment. Mr. Chapa polled the
C Algal 'c,;- their votes as follows:
2t a (JRDINANCE NO. 027057
)rdinance appropriating $1,036 000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 1020
3eneral Fund for "one time expenditures approved in the FY 2006-2007 Operating Budget
nrauding Central Library Fire Panel $50,000. air condition systems for Ben Garza Gym
350,000, Lindale Senior Center $17,000, and Ethel Eyerly Senior Center $19,000; Fire
`-tdtion Driveways $100,000; and Street Maintenance $800,000; amending the FY 2006-
:C07 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance 026908 by increasing appropriations by
036 000
-,r emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
tri€= following vote Garrett, Chesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott,
acing "Aye Marez was absent
26" MOTION NO. 2006-383
Motion approving the purchase of three (3) asphalt rolling machines from Conley Lott -
Nichols of Dallas, Texas, for a total amount of $170,511. The award is made in accordance
with the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative.
Oil three machines are replacements to the fleet. Funds for the machines are available in
'fie street operations budget.
'he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
',doper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 27 regarding a design and construction contract
with Corpus Christi Baseball Club, L L. P Kevin Stowers, Assistant Director of Engineering, said this
project would result in the construction of an ADA compliant access ramp serving the right field
stands at Whataburger Field at no expense to the City. Mr. Stowers added that the contract will
ensure the work is properly designed and constructed and will minimize the City's exposure to any
cairns that may arise. Mr Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2 MOTION NO 2006-384
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a design and construction
contract with Corpus Christi Baseball Club, L.L.P. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
SC for the construction of a Right Field Access Ramp at Whataburger Field.
'The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
-;roper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 30, nominating Flint Hills Resources, LP, for
designation as a qualified business and Triple Jumbo Enterprise Project. Tom Utter, Special
A -;s star=t to the City Manager. explained that Flint Hills is proposing to expend approximately
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$z50,000 300 for retooling and upgrading their local facility to increase production and capacity,
maintair 'he facility and ensure the continuation of their workforce. Mr. Utter said staff is
recommending the approval of the nomination of Flint Hills as a Triple Jumbo Texas Enterprise
Protect Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3 RESOLUTION NO 027061
Resolution nominating Flint Hills Resources, LP, to the Office of the Governor Economic
>evelopment and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank for designation as a
ualified business and Triple Jumbo Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Zone
'r }gram under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code.
the foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
;hesney Cooper Tiarcia, Kelly. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kinnison and Marez were
absent
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 31 regarding two franchise agreements with
Earthlink:, nc. Ogliv e Gencke, Director of Information Systems, presented this item and said the
franchise agreements would grant Earthlink the non-exclusive right to operate and maintain the Wi-
F Network Mr. Leonard Scott, Business Unit Manager, stated that the Wi-Fi system construction
has been completed and provided details regarding the Wi-Fi Inaugural Reception on December4-
5 Mr C papa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3' FIRST READING ORDINANCE
)rdinance granting to Earthlink Inc. a non-exclusive one-year franchise to operate,
maintain, construct extend, and upgrade facilities of a wireless network in the public rights -
way.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett. Chesney, Cooper Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Marez was absent
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
)rdinance granting to Earthlink. inc. a non-exclusive ten-yearfranchise to operate, maintain,
.onstruct, extend, and upgrade facilities of a wireless network in the public rights-of-way.
r>e foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
.ote: Garrett. Chesney, Cooper Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Marez was absent
Mayor Garrett recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC).
Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
foi.ows
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xecutive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, regarding Cause
umber 04-4001-B Tufts Cove Investment Corporation, N.V. vs. City of Corpus Christi, in
-it 117h District Court of Nueces County Texas, with possible discussion and action related
l veto in open session
:-xecutive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087 regarding
_ru posal from Earthlink about the City of Corpus Christi Citywide Integrated Wi-Fi Network,
itb possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
xecutive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding fire collective
',a -gaining negotiations, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
Lxecutive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding police
olective bargaining negotiations. with possible discussion and action related thereto in
pen sessior
he Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
3 MOTION NO. 2006-385
Motion authorizing the City Manager to settle Cause No.: 04-4001-B; Tufts Cove
•nvestments Corp N.V. vs City of Corpus Christi, in the 117`h District Court of Nueces
runty in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement.
he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
:ooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Ms. Cooper reported that at the
Town Hall meeting on November 13th at Miller High School, there were issues regarding Animal
Control and pit bull attacks She asked for the policy regarding animal attacks.
-here being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
C >uncil meeting at 3:25 p m. on November 14, 2006