HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/27/20071 HEREBY CERTIFY tha the forrgoilut is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting= o f the Corpus Christi Citi Council of March 27, 2007. which were approved by the City
Council on April 1,'r 2'►!i-
`\ 1TNESSF H M Y HANI) AN I t SEAL, on this the 10th day of April, 2007.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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PRESEN T
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Rex Kinnison
Council Members.
Brent Chesney
Melody Cooper
Jerry Garcia
Bill Kelly
John Marez
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
MINUTES
C;ITI' OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 27, 2007 - 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 Ernest Jones and the Pledge of Allegiance to the
United States flag was led by Council Member John Marez.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 20,
2007. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Director of Engineering Angel Escobar briefly informed the Council about the Public Facilities
Capital Improvement Projects completed in 2006
Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 15). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Council Member Noyola would be abstaining from the discussion and vote
on Items 4, 10.a. and 10.b Mr. Abel Alonzo asked that Item 5 be pulled for individual consideration.
Council members requested that Item 5 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
MOTION NO. 2007-075
Motion approving a supply agreement with Brance-Krachy Co., Inc., of Houston, Texas for
approximately 403 magnesium anodes in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0137-07
teased on low total oid for an estimated semi-annual expenditure of $56,214.23. The term of
the supply agreement will be for six months with an option to extend for up to five additional
pix -month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his
lesignee. Funds nave been requested by the Gas Department in FY 2006-2007.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
,doper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinr--son Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2007-076
Motion approving a supply agreement with T. D. Williamson, of Tulsa, Oklahoma for hot tap
fittings in accordarce with Rid Invitation No. BI -0134-07 based on only bid for an estimated
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annual expenditure of $35,310. The term of the supply agreement will be for twelve months
with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds are available from the
warehouse inventory account for FY 2006-2007.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4 MOTION NO. 2007-077
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following
amounts, for vehicle and equipment tires in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0110-07,
for an estimated annual expenditure of $446,723.69. Awards are based on low bid and only
oid, on a multiple progressive basis. The term of the contracts will be for twelve months with
an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of
the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by
Maintenance Services and Aviation in FY 2006-2007.
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC
Corpus Christi, TX
items: 1.1-1 12, 1 14, 1 16- .19 ? 1-2.3 2.7, 2.8, 2.10, 2.12-2.14, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3
Total: $210,358.6E
Casas Tire Company, Inc
Corpus Christi, TX
Items: 1.13 1.15. 1.20
rota!: $7.503.03
Strouhal Tire
Corpus Christi, TX
Items: 2.4-2.6, 2.9 2.11 3 32 4.1, 4 4
Total: $228,862
Grand Total: $446 723.69
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
:cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
6 RESOLUTION NO. 02719 -
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $125,969 to
the State of Texas Criminal Justice Division for Year 8 funding available under the Violence
Against Women Act (VAWA) Fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a
amity match of $29.066, $13,200 in-kind services, for a total project cost of $168,235 and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant
rhe foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
=:.:,hesney. Cooper, Garcia, Kelly Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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7 a RESOLUTION NO. 027192
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in the amount
of $16,000 for hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities in the
No 1062 Fire Grants Fund
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper Garcia. Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola. and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 027193
Ordinance appropriating $16,000 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor's
Division of Emergency Management, hazardous materials emergency preparedness grant
program in the No 1062 Fire Grants Fund for public awareness brochures, school book
covers, production and broadcast of public service announcements, and to conduct an
emergency response exercise. with soft match of $4,000.
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"
8 a MOTION NO. 2007-080
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary
with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to accept and
implement the 2006 Continuum of Care Grant for Homeless Supportive Housing Program
Renewals
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8 h ORDINANCE NO. 027194
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $1,074,009 from the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the 2006 Continuum of Care Grant Program in the No.
1071 Community Enrichment Fund for homeless supportive housing program renewal
Projects and activities
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"
8.c MOTION NO. 2007-081
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute subrecipient agreements for
funds provided from the 2006 Continuum of Care Grant which includes: (1) $150,577 for
Nueces County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Community Center; (2) $134,971 for
Wesley Community Center: (3) $309,539 for the Salvation Army; (4) $176,098 for Goodwill
Industries of South Texas. Inc (5) $142,569 for Coastal Bend Alcohol and Drug
Rehabilitation Center dba Cnarlie's Place; (6) $160,255 for Corpus Christi Metro Ministries,
Inc for homeless supportive housing program renewal projects and activities.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
i:ooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9 RESOLUTION NO. 027195
Resolution supporting the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in its
efforts to establish a regional maintenance facility and its request that the Texas
Transportation Commission favorably consider the request of the RTA for Transportation
Development Credits (TDC) and allocate the amount of $2.9 million in TDCs to the RTA for
this important protect
rhe foregoing resolution ',was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
i;hesney. Cooper Garcia. Kelly Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 027196
:ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Airline Use and
Lease Agreement with Continental Airlines, Inc. for use of space at Corpus Christi
international Airport in consideration of fees that total approximately $5.95 per enplaned
,passenger for a term expiring July 31, 2008.
Ar emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett Chesney, Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott,
i.toting "Aye": Noyoia abstained
1 ir,_ ORDINANCE NO. 027197
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the
Airline Use and Lease Agreement which had an effective date of October 17, 2004 between
the City of Corpus Christi arid ExpressJet Airlines, Inc. for use of space at Corpus Christi
International Airport changing portions of the leased premises and waiving certain Airport
fees normally associated with such a lease in consideration of ExpressJet Airlines, Inc.
establishing new direct nonstop air service to a destination not currently served by the
Corpus Christi InternationaAirport for a term expiring July 31, 2008.
Ar emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett Chesney, Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott,
-oting "Aye" Noyoa abstained
MOTION NO. 2007-082
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 for
Professional Services with Gignac & Associates, Architects of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $1,380 079 for a restated not to exceed fee of $2,255,314 for the Bayfront
Development Plan Phase t (BOND ISSUE 2004)
-he foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
C;doper, Garcia, Kelly. Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2007-083
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Grace Paving & Construction. Inc of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $148,536.68
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for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Curb - Ramp Improvements
project for Total Base Bid Part ",A° - Spohn Memorial Hospital Area.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
12 L MOTION NO 200 -084
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $157,007 for
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance - Curb Ramp Improvements project
for Total Base Bid Part "B" Mary Grett/Cunningham/Chula Vista School Areas.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
13 a MOTION NO. 2007-085
Motion approving the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Al Development, Inc., owner and developer of
Airline Crossing Unit 1, located south of Lipes Boulevard and west of Airline Road for the
installation of 2.256 -linear feet of a 12 -inch PVC water grid main.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
1.3 b ORDINANCE NO. 027198
Ordinance appropriating $111,514.69 from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust
Fund No 209010-4030 to pay the Al Development, Inc. reimbursement request for the
installation of 2,256 -linear feet of a 12 -inch PVC grid main to develop Airline Crossing Unit 1.
Ar emergency was declared, anti the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote Garrett. Chesney, Cooper Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and
Scott, voting "Aye'
14 MOTION NO. 2007-086
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Sanitary Sewer Connection Agreement
with Dr Pedro Torres (Developer) for future construction of wastewater public improvements
for St. Germaine, Block 1, Lot in accordance with the Platting Ordinance, Section V -
Required Improvements. Subsection B.6. 3
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 027199
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55 regarding rules and
procedures for public access cablecasting; providing for publication; and providing an
effective date of June 1. 2007
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rhe foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
.ote: Garrett Chesney. Cooper Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting
Ave".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 5 regarding the purchase of tasers and stop sticks
for the Police Department Police Chief Bryan Smith explained that the purchase of the tasers and
stop sticks would assist police officers in their daily operations to protect the safety of citizens and
officers Chief Smith referred to vireo footage of rases where the usage of tasers was necessary.
;cuncil members ;:asked questions regarding the number of patrol units; explanation of a
stop stick, policies implemented for the use of tasers; deaths attributed to tasers; targeted areas of
the body; and the number of officers in the pilot program.
Abel Alonzo, 170` Thames said the purchase was a good example of the work the Crime
Control and Prevention does for the safety of police officers and citizens. City Secretary Chapa
Dolled the Council for their votes as follows:
5 a. ORDINANCE NO 327190
Ordinance appropriating $110,000 from the unreserved fund balance in No. 9010 Crime
Control District Fund for "one-time" expenditures in the FY 2006-2007 Operating Budget;
amending the FY 2006-2007 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026908 by
increasing appropriations by $110,000
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 "Ave"
5.g MOTION NO 2007-078
Motion approving the purchase of fifty-eight (58) tasers, 1,046 taser cartridges, and one (1)
taser simulation training suit from GT Distributors, of Austin, Texas in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0153-07, based on sole source for a total expenditure of $80,926.02. The
equipment will be used by the Police Department. Funds are available through the Crime
Control Fund and the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper. Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison. Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2007-079
Motion approving the purchase of one hundred (100) stop sticks from Stop Tech, Ltd., of
Harrison, Ohio in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0152-07, based on sole source for a
total expenditure of $34,900 The equipment will be used by the Police Department. Funds
are available through the Came Control Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
Cooper, Garcia, Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Abel Alonzo 1701 Thames, asked to speak on Item 12 regarding ADA Compliance — Curb
Ramp improvements He thanker staff for their efforts to eliminate barriers for the disabled
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16 and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the following public hearing:
Public hearing regarding the Corpus Christi International Airport Master Plan Update.
Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation, provided a background of the project and introduced the
consultants of PGAL Barbara Michael PGAL, referred to a powerpoint presentation including: the
future vision of the airport a chart of the passenger forecast summary and anticipated trend; the
panning activity levels anc recommendations; airfield alternatives analysis and recommendations;
passenger terminal recommendations; recommendation for additional access and parking; air cargo;
aviation support facilities, sites for commercial development; preferred development alternatives;
cost analysis; sources of capital funding and next steps.
Council members asked questions regarding accommodations fora 747 aircraft; the width of
the firefighting station door; the 3dditton of a 2nd passenger screening checkpoint lane; the
passenger forecast; air cargo expansion potential; sources of capital funding and project costs;
immediate impacts the number of aircraft gates: implementation of additional airlines; and in-line
baggage screening
-here was no public comment. Mr. Kinnison made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Mr. Scott. and passed Mr Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16 h FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Adopting the Corpus Christi International Airport Master Plan Update as an element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Chesney, Cooper, Garcia. Kelly, Kinnison, Marez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Noyola abstained
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 17 and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case
Case No. 0107-03, Reimco, LLC, Trustee: A change of zoning from a "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to an "AB" Professional Office District on property described as 6.928 acres
of land out of the most westerly portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
Section 12 Lot 21 ocated south of Wooldridge Road and west of Dewberry Drive.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
of the "AB Professional Office District.
Dan McGinn. Project Manager, referred to a powerpoint presentation including an existing
'and use map; photographs of the subject property; a future land use map; a timeline of the zoning
ase; issues raised by the surrounding neighborhood residents; and a solution to place deed
-estnctions that prohibit specific uses on the property He added that staff is recommending the
deed restriction be recorded before the zoning change takes affect. Hal Burgess, President of the
Bent Tree Homeowners Association and residing at 2801 Chapel View, stated that the association is
satisfied with the warranty deed restrictions. Ms. Cooper made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Mr Scott, and passer Mr Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 027200
Amending the Zoning Ordinanceupon application by Reimco, LLC, Trustee, by changing
the zoning map in -eference to 6.928 acres of land out of the most westerly portion of Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 12, Lot 21, from "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to "AB" Professional Office District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
ccount for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer
lause: providing a penalty providing for publication.
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
Scott, voting "Aye
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding a grant from the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department. Director of Engineering Angel Escobar presented this item. Council Member
Scott asked questions regarding the number of parking spaces and date of construction. There
were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows
13 a. RESOLUTION NO. 02720..
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department grant in the amount of $500,000 for the Packery Channel Boat Ramp
Parking Lot and Access Road and to execute a grant acceptance and all related documents.
'-he foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Chesney. Cooper. Garcia, Kelly Kinnison Marez, Noyola, and Scott, voting "Aye".
18.P ORDINANCE NO 027202
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from a Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife grant into
the Marina Grant Fund Nc 1058 for the Packery Channel Boat Ramp Parking Lot and
Access Road
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
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the Master Channel 27
Improvements project. Director of Engineering Angel Escobar explained that the project would
extend Master Channel 27 to alleviate flooding and future flood events. Council Member Garcia
asked questions regarding the timeline for completion and supplemental hurricane issues. There
were no comments from the audience City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows
1 t MOTION NO. 2007-087
Motion waiving an irregularity and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Ramos Industries, Inc., of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of
$10,356,062.70 for the Master Channel 27 Improvements project for the Base Bid and
Additive Alternates No 1. 3 and 3
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Chesney,
:,00per, Garcia, Kelly, Kinrison. Marez, Noyoia, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe announced the
warning period phase for the "Red Light Program" began on Monday, March 26th Mr. Noe
announced the Neighborhood Pride Program Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6:00 p.m. at Rose
Shaw Special Emphasis School.
Mayor Garrett asked for an update on the chiller replacement for the Police Department.
Mayor Garrett called for CDunal concerns and reports. Council Member Noyola spoke
regarding the need for graffiti surveillance cameras.
Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Roy Tansill, 16117 Pionciana, spoke
regarding the trenches created by Mr. Paul Schexnailder, the safety associated with the trenches,
and that no permits were ever requested or granted. Johnny Perales, Acting Assistant Director of
Development Services. said staff has made the property owner aware of the ordinance requirements
and is working toward resolving the ssue Mr. Perales stated that the developer said he has made
contact with the Corps of Engineers and other regulatory authorities. Council members asked
questions regarding the safety issues of the trenches; the guidelines of the ordinance, process and
penalties and contact with the residents Council members asked staff to keep Mr. Tansill informed
on the process and provide verification of the permit credentials that the developer has reported
filing to the Texas Genera Land Office and Corps of Engineers.
Keith Arnold, 317 Santa Monica, gave an update on the activities of the Convention and
Visitors Bureau and announced the quarterly report would be provided in April. Tony Hartwell,
Public Relations Director of the Small Breed Animal Shelter, expressed his concern regarding
animal carcasses cr streets.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 11;53 a.m. on March 27, 2007