HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/16/2007[ 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 January 16, 2007, which were approved by the
City Council on January 2:`;, 2007_
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of January, 2007.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CIT\(' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
j,3 -1L13' 16 2007 - 10 00 a m
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Rex Kinnison*
Council Memoers
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper'"
Jerry Garcia
Kelly
John Marez
Jesse Noyoia
Mark Scott
*Mr. Kinnison arrived at 10 Q7 a m
""Ms. Cooper arrived at 10 05 a m
City Staff.
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
C ty Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Kenneth Roseman of Congregation Beth Israel and
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Brent Chesney.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December
19 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:
City Council's Youth Advisory Committee
Analicia Banales (Appointed)
Horacio Villarreal (Appointed)
Olivia Michelle Dowling (Appointed
Community Youth Development (78415:
Program Steering Committee
Katie Childs (Reappointed'
Ana Galvan (Reappointed)
Maria Teresa Lopez (Reappointed
Larry Rast (Reappointed)
Kimberly Riggans (Reappo nted
Elle Cardona (Appointed)
Rosa Linda Copado Rincor (Appointed)
Commission on Children and Youth
Captain David Alaniz (Appointed)
Intergovernmental Commission on Drug and
Alcohol Abuse
William Strawn (Appointed)
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Charles Jacobs (Reappointed)
Sister City Committee
Coeta Montgomery (Appointed)
Guillermo Perez (Appointed)
Sharlene Sexton (Appointed)
Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 16). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Councilmember Noyola would be abstaining from the vote and discussion on
Item 3. There were no comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 9, 10 and
14 be pulled for ind v dual consideration City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
Minutes - Regu aiounc Meetinc
January 16, 2007 - Page z.
MOTION NO 2007-001
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) dump truck from Philpott Motors, of Port Neches,
Texas for the total amount of $37.360 The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) The vehicle will be used by the
Aviation Department Funds are available in the FY 2006-2007 Capital Outlay Budget in the
Airooi Fund The vehicle is a replacement unit
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
MOTION NO 2007-002
Motion authorizing the purchase of equipment for a total amount of $80,314 utilizing funds from
the 2005 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the
Police Grant Fund 1061
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola.. and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.a RESOLUTION NO 027106
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the
Friends of the Corpus Christ Public Libraries which provides $101,000 to the City for
•mprovements tc Parkdale Branch Library
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Chesney, Garcia Kelly. Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO 027107
Ordinance appropriating $131,'50 32 into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No.
3210 for improvements to the Parkdale Branch Library, Janet F. Harte Public Library, and the
Bell Children -s Library at the Cenrrai Library from the following sources: $101,000 from the
Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries for the Parkdale Branch Library; $25,828.75 from
unappropriated interest earnings from the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210
for tie Parkdale Branch Library; 3. 119.47 from unappropriated interest earnings from the
Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No 3210 for the Janet F. Harte Public Library;
31.802.10 from unappropriated nterest earnings from the Library Capital Improvement Program
mound No 3210 for the Bell Children s Library at the Central Library; amending FY 2006-2007
Capital budget adopted by Ordinance No 026997 to increase appropriations by $131,750.32.
An emergency was declared, aid the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote Garrett Chesney. Cooper, Garcia Kelly. Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
noting "Aye'
6 a MOTION NO 2007-003
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to extend the Agreement for Standard
Maintenance with Oracle Corporation of Redwood Shores, California in the amount of
3310 443,65 for 'twelve (12 ) months PeopleSoft software maintenance and support for Asset
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Management Accounts Payable, Benefits Administration, Budgeting, General Ledger, Human
Resources. Inventory Projects Purchasing. Payroll. Time and Labor Public Sector software
based on sole source
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez. Noyola and Scott voting "Aye".
6 c MOTION NO 2007-004
Moucn authorizing the City Manager or his designee to extend the Agreement for Standard
Maintenance with Oracle Corporation of Redwood Shores. California in the amount of
$39.902.20 for twelve (12) months PeopleSoft software maintenance and support for
eDevelopment eCompensatic n. eBenefits eProfile, eRecruit ePay software based on sole
source
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinniscn. Marez, Noyola. and Scott. voting "Aye".
6 ic MOTION NO 2007-005
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to extend the Agreement for Standard
Maintenance with Oracle Corporation of Redwood Shores. California in the amount of
$28 172.61 for twelve (12) months Oracle software maintenance and support for eProfile
Manager Desktop. eCompensation Manager Desktop. Resume Processing and Talent
Acquisition Manager software cased on sole source.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinniso Marez, Noyola. and Scott. voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2007-006
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Utility Easement Instrument
with Todd Watson and wife, Nancy Watson for the acquisition of Parcel 601 in the total amount
of $41,363, containing a Utility Easement. necessary for the Southside Water Transmission
Main Phase 6 Project #8392 and for other municipal purposes.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8 MOTION NO. 2007-007
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 8 for
construction management services in the amount of $967,080 with Anderson Group
Construction Management, Inc of Corpus Christi, Texas fora revised not to exceed total fee of
$3.633,920 for various Capital improvement Projects associated with the 2007 Capital Budget.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garc a Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
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MOTION NO 2007-010
Mot on authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an engineering services
con?ract witn Cowell and Associates. Inc.. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$39 800 for the ,Nate, Departmert Electrical Power Factor Adjustment Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez. Noyola and Scott voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO 02 '108
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Participation Agreement with Alty
Enterprises Inc Developer of Greystone Subdivision Unit 2, for the construction of a one-half
street (Sydney Street located south of Slough Road; east of Rodd Field Road; and north of
Master Ditcn 31 in accordance with the Platting Ordinance, of which the City's share of cost
sha! not exceed $27 229 '5
An emergency was declared. and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote Garrett Chesney, Cooper. Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "Aye'.
1; ORDINANCE NO 02-109
Authorizing the City Manager ohis designee to execute a Use Privilege Agreementwith Island
Foundation ("Owner) for the r ght to install, operate, repair, replace, and maintain a private 2-
nch PVC force main. approximately 300 -linear feet along the east side of the Palmira Avenue
pubic right-of-way and approximately 170 -linear feet along the north side of a dedicated
porton of the Marquesa Street unimproved oublic right-of-way to an existing city manhole;
establishing a fee of $720
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the
following vote Garrett Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott,
voting "Aye
MOTION NO. 2007-012
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Jhabores Construction Company, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,052,804 for
the Oso Trunk Main Manhole Repair/Replacement Phase 2 and Kostoryz Road Wastewater
Manhole/Line Rehabilitation fo Base Bid A and Base Bid B.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
1E FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 12, Boats, Bays and
Waterways, by amending Article III `Miscellaneous regulations on Lake Corpus Christi and
other bodies of water discharging into Nueces River," Section 12-106 "Game preserves in
Lower Nueces River Water Supply District,' to rename the section and to prohibit hunting,
fishing, trapping camping, dumping trash and refuse, possessing firearms, and fires within the
game preserves, providing for severance; providing a penalty clause; providing for publication;
and providing for an effective date
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The foregoing c-dinarce was passed and approved on its first reading with the following vote:
Garrett, Chesney Cooper Garcia. Kelly; Kinnison . Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett open ed discussion cn Item 9 regarding the Oso Water Reclamation Plant. In
response to Council Member Garcia Director of Engineering Angel Escobar said this project would
upgrade -ewire and relocate the electrcal system at the Oso Water Reclamation Plant. City
Secretary Chapa plied the Ccuncl for -heir votes as follows.
9 MOTION NO 200 -008
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Colwell and Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of $73,485 for a re -stated fee of $469,483 for the Oso Water
Reclamation Plan Electnoal/Alternate Power Facility Upgrade Part 1 for additional
::cnstruction nspe ;tion
T -he 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 10 regarding a Deferment Agreement relating to
Rodd Field Village Council Member Kinnison asked questions regarding the timeframe property
owners would be al owed to begin obtaining permits Council Member Scott asked questions
regarding the process of the deferment agreement. Council Member Garcia asked questions
regarding the infrastructure of Rodd Field Village. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows
MOTION NO 200 -009
Motion autnoriz,ng the City Manager or his designee to execute a Deferment Agreement for
a period up to two years relating to Rodd Field Village.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia Kelly. Kinnison Marez Noyola, and Scott. voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding an agreement with Duncan
Associates, Inc it response to Council Member Garcia, City Manager Noe said approval of the
agreement with Duncan Associates. Inc would provide additional funding for continuing discussions
with the Development Services Advisory Group and City Council City Secretary Chapa polled the
Councii for their votes as follows
1,1 a ORDINANCE NO 027110
Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from the Fund No. 1059-00000-850517 to pay Duncan
Associates Inc , for additional services to be provided under Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement for Consultant Services. Unified Development Code.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
Scott, voting 'Aye
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14, c MOTION NO 2007-011
Motion authorizing :he City Manager or his designee to enter into Amendment No. 3 to the
Agreement for Consultant Services, Unified Development Code, with Duncan Associates,
Inc for additional services and ratifying administratively approved Amendments No. 1 and 2
-he Agreement
he foregoing moron was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
cicoper Garcia, Kelly, Kihn,sor Marez, Noyola. and Scott voting "Aye".
Mayor Garret; refereed to Itern 17 and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case
Case No 1106-08, Nasser Farahnakian: A change of zoning from a "B-4" General Business
District to an 1-2" Light Industrial District on property being 5 739 acres out of 254.069 acres,
Abstract 988 Nueces County, Texas, located along the southwest corner of Clarkwood
Road and the newly constructed State Highway 44 Bypass
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
of the "l-22 Light Industrial District
No one appeared it, opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Kelly made a motion to close the
pubic hearing, seconded by Ms Coope- and passed Mr Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes
as follows
ORDINANCE NO 027111
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Nasser Farahnakian, by changing the
zoning map in reference to 739 acres out of 254.069 acres, Abstract 988, Nueces County,
exas, from "•B-4" General Business District to "1-2" Light Industrial District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan;
r roviding a penalty providing for publication
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett. Chesney. Cooper Garcia, Kelly Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
Scott, vct ng "Ave"
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding a request to exempt Kitty Hawk
Subdivision from Wastewater Acreage/Lot Fees. Mary Francis Teniente, Assistant Director of
Development Services, provided a background on the exemption request for Kitty Hawk Subdivision
and said the item had been tablec from November 14, 2006 to allow staff to provide additional
information regarding the number cif subdivisions in the pipeline and the potential exposure for
developers to request exemptions currently and in the future. She added that the total impact of the
reimbursement exposure totaled $-- 399 104. Ms Teniente referred to a powerpoint presentation
nciuding the draft City Position paper for the Laureles Corridor; funding of projects in the
Wastewater Capital improvement Program; and lot/acreage fees expansion of infrastructure. She
said the area south of Oso Creek Nould likely have wastewater service within the next 15 years
based upon funding availability and staff was not recommending exemption of acreage fees for the
Ktty Hawk Subdivson
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'at Vetetc wth R\iE Engineer ng Company represented the developer John Bratton and
addressed the following issues fairness to the residents of the Laureles Corridor to have collected
wastewater fees for the past 14 years without providing services and fairness to continue collecting
wastewater fees wt no mplementat cn plan for extending wastewater services. He provided
background regard ng orevious City act ons related tc the Laureles Corridor and the likelihood of
extension within The next 15 years
council members asked questions regarding the financial liability of exposure; timeline of the
Oso diversion, capacity and expansion of the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant; the
Wastewater Capita Improvemen- Program prefects, the use of septic tanks; and advance
completion of the Master Plan
ii12.,ouncil Member Mark Scctt made the following motion; seconded by Council Member
Clesney City Secretary C;hapa poked the Council for their votes as follows:
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MOTION NO 200 -013
Motion to deny applicator for exemption of Kitty Hawk Subdivision from Wastewater
Acreage/Lot Fees. directing staff to advance completion of the Master Plan for Wastewater
south of Oso Creek by one 'ear, directing staff to engage owners of property south of Oso
Creek in the Laureles Corridor in discussions about infrastructure issues, and establishing a
ve to seven year target for provision of utilities south of Oso Creek in the Laureles Corridor.
he foregoing mot on was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper Garcia Kelly Kinn son Marez, Noyola. and Scott voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion. en Item 19 regarding Master Plan Lift Station No. 13. City
Manager Noe presented this item There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Cnapa polled the Oounci for their -'otes as follows
RESOLUTION NO 027112
Resolution amending Resolution No. 026216 adopted on April 12, 2005, to authorize the
City Manager to reactivate the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund for the
appropriation of funding reimbursement of projects
he foregoing resoution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Chesney, Garcia, Kelly Kinnisor Marez Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
14 b MOTION NO 200- -014
Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and Lift Station Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Oak Properties, owner and developer of Moses'
Meadow Subdivision for the installation of Master Plan Lift Station No. 13 with 12 -foot
diameter wet well - 017 -linear feet of 10 -inch PVC force main, and related appurtenances.
he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
CCooper, Garcia Kelly Kinn son Marez Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye".
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19 c ORDINANCE NO 027113
Ordinance appropriating 3757,90217 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No.
540450-21800-4220 to pay Oak Properties for the construction and installation of a Master
Pian Lift Station with 12 -foot diameter wet well, 1,017 -linear feet of 10 -inch PVC force main,
and related appurtenances ,with in the SPA 30 Service Area located on Slough Road, east of
kcdd Field Road
,An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
e following vote 3arrett 'hesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
Scott, voting Ave
Mayor Garret: opened discussion on Item 20 regarding a contract with CCC Group, Inc. for
andscaping on Peoples Street T -Head. Angel Escobar. Director of Engineering, explained that as
part of the 2004 Bond Issue project for Downtown Redevelopment Participation, the Peoples Street
T. Head w H undergo an extensive andscaping renovation in preparation of the upcoming Texas
international Boat and Jet Show at the Marina Complex
Council members asked questions regarding the funding availability through the Downtown
Redevelopment Participat on and the November 2004 Bond Election wording; additional funding
sources reimbursement )f funding through revenues from the Boat Show; and input from
representatives of the downtown a ea
Bi! Durriil Downtown Management District, spoke in favor of landscaping improvements at
the marina David Loeb, President of the Heart of Corpus Christi, spoke regarding the bond issue
wording and the use of redevelopment funding for ADA compliance and sidewalks. He said the
Heart board opposed this plan Norma Urban, President of the Downtown Management District and
member of the Downtown Redeveopment Committee. said the marina is considered part of the
downtown area and the Downtown Management District supported the project. Abel Alonzo, 1701
Thames spoke regarding the 2004 Bond wording. the commitment to reimburse the funding, and
the knowledge of the project by the Committee for Persons with Disabilities. Daniel Allen, 823 S.
Water, spoke regarding the use o the funds to improve sidewalks in the downtown area. Chad
Magill, 615 Mesquite spo.e succor of the project
qty Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
MOTION NO 200`-015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 5 to a
uonstruction contract with CCC Group, inc of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of
3139,798 to the Corpus Christi Marina Development Project Phase III (Floating Docks E, F,
G and ft for landscaping on Peoples Street T -Head (BOND ISSUE 2004)
he foregoing moton was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez. Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett called for a recess to present proclamations and public comment.
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Bobby Scott, 467 Palmetto; Jerry
Weiser 4821 Arlene; Tom Rowel: 714 Monette Drive; Judy Loverde, 909 Driftwood Place; Eric
Johnson.. 326 Stages Drive: Bart German 325 Stages Dr , and Dr. Arnold Gonzales, 110 Ocean
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V ew, spoke in opposition ;)f the Texas r & M University — Corpus Christi Expansion project at Oso
Golf Cc: rse,
Buck Sosa 3801 Devonshire Andy Barbosa, 7802 Sara Lynn; Bob White, 4502
Congressional Drive Lionel Lopez 4325 Phillipine Carlos Torres. President of the Corpus Christi
F refighters,, spoke regarding the firefighters retirement system and the Mayor's Advisory Committee.
Daniel Alien 823 Water Street and Allan Herkimer), 715 S Upper Broadway, spoke
regarding the plans and negotiaticns for the Memorial Coliseum Johnny French, 4417 Carlton,
asked questions regarding the construction of the Packery Channe% parks and the parking lots. Leon
Moyer, 19417 Ridge Drive Alamosa, Colorado, spoke regarding access to the posting notices at
C ry Hai and bicycle nding lanes and sidewalks William Olson, 313 Meldo Parkway Drive, spoke
regarding concerns of zoning enforcement issues related to a boarding house in a residential
neighborhood J E O'Brien. 4130 Pompeno spcke regarding the City's Comprehensive Annual
F n'ancia Report an - The need
for internal auditor
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 21 regarding the Wooldridge Road Reconstruction
P-oject Director of Engineering Angel Escobar presented this item. There was no comment from
the audience City Secretary Chapa poled the Council for their vote as follows:
2 " a MOTION NO 200: -016
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in
*.ne amount of $6,876,508 70 with H & G Contractors, Inc , of Corpus Christi, Texas for the
)Vooldridge Road Reconstruction Project Phase 2 from Airline Road to Rodd Field Road.
'BOND ISSUE 2004)
he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper Garcia Kelly Kinnison Noyola and Scott. voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
2'g MOTION NO 2007-017
Motion authorizing the C y Manager or his designee to execute an agreement for
Construction Materials Engineering Laboratory's Inspection and Materials Testing Services
n the amount of $25,082 Nith Rock Engineering & Testing Laboratory, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, Texas for the Wooldridge Road Reconstruction Project - Phase 2 from Airline Road
to Rodd Field Road (BOND ISSUE 2004;
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper Garcia Kelly Kinn°son Noyola. and Scott. voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the City's Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 10, Beachfront Management and Construction. City Secretary Chapa announced that
Councilmember Kelly wou'd be abstaining from the vote and discussion on Item 22. Gary Smith,
A.ss,stant City Attorney, explained that the proposed ordinance would provide for marking
pedestrian safe areas at the seawall and the authority to determine the direction of travel in front of
the seawall. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka spoke regarding changes to the beach access ordinance
and beach renourshment City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows:
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f IRST READING ORDINANCE
�rst Reading Ordnance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
:�;hapter 10 Beacrfront Management and Construction, by amending Article VII "Traffic,"
Section 1C-77 "Pedestrian safe areas,' to provide for marking and signage for pedestrian
safe areas and Section 10-80 "One-way traffic on beach and access roads" to provide for
._resignation of the Direction of travel between the northern end of the Padre Island seawall
and Padre Balli Pak: provic ng for severance providing for publication; and providing for an
effective date
he foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett; Chesney Coope- Garcia, Kinnison. Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kelly
abstained Marez iNas absent
Mayor Garrett recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Oorpora'ion (CCCIC)
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 25 a presentation regarding the Local Economic Benefits of
the 2006 'Conquer the Coast" Cycl ng Event. Gretchen Arnold referred to a powerpoint presentation
ircluding the total economic impact of $1 35 million based on direct, indirect and induced income
and the success of the event due tc the environment of Corpus Christi. She added that the
`Conquer the Coast Evert is scheduled for September 29 2007
Mayor Garrett referred to Iters 27, a presentation regarding an update of the Mayor's
Advisory Committee for the Fire Fighters Retirement System. Assistant City Manager Oscar
Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including. a background and overview of the Fire
Fighters Retirement System. comparison of the Texas Municipal Retirement System contribution
rate the Mayors Advisory Committee membership: key points and issues reviewed by the
committee; and the -otai proposed cosi projected through a five year phase in period.
Mayor Garrett referred tc Item 28, a presentation regarding the Oso Municipal Golf
Course,Texas A & M University -- Corpus Christi Expansion Project Dr. Flavius Killebrew, President
of Texas A & M Un,vers ti — Corpus Cnnsti, spoke regarding the need to expand the University
based on space ut l;zatior and growth the economic and cultural impact of the University to the
crnmun;ty: and the need for comrnuritr involvement
C ty Manager Noe referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background of the
project :he opportunity to expand close to the current campus, the planning and feasibility analysis
and positve potential of the expansion provided by the University the City's role including options to
provide an alternative golf course a reclacement facility and required funding; and the process of
the protect.
Council members asked questions regarding the transaction of property; ballot language for
an election, community involvement and input; development of the location; and alternative locations
for the expansion Counc members expressed their support of the University.
Mayor Garrett asked staff to reschedule Item 24 regarding the First Quarter FY2006-2007
Budget Performance Report and Item 26 regarding Gas Department Operations.
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Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
fellows
2 t Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072 regarding
;ensultaticr with attorney and deliberation regarding the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course
croperty and,or possible location of a future golf course site with possible discussion and
lotion related thereto in open session
Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 regarding real estate
'ansaction issues relating to the lease of the Memorial Coliseum site with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session
T he Counc went nto executive session The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe reported that the
Corpus Christi Firefighters Association is voting on their contract and if approved, the ratification by
Council is scheduled for next Tuesday Mr. Noe referred to a memo clarifying the language to
amend the Nueces County's Proposed Dune Protection plan regarding grandfathering previously
platted subdivision to not be affected ny the proposed 350 -foot rule and the minimization and
avoidance effects or the runes by iitilizing the 350 -foot setback
Mayor Garrett called for Counc l concerns and reports. Council Member Noyola asked staff
tc make the lessee of the property accountable. and not the owner when disconnecting utility
services Mr. Noyola asked Police Chief Bryan Smith questions regarding graffiti removal and
uninsured vehicle impound.
Council Member Cooper asked staff to look into signage for the intersection at Yorktown
Boulevard and Cimarron Boulevard and deter.orated locations at the airport. Ms. Cooper
announced the next Town Hail meeting is scheduled on Monday, January 22nd at 6:00 p.m. at
Merger Eiementary School Cafeteria
There being no further bus ness to come oefore the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 4 31 p rn on January 16, 200'
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