HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/17/2007I 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 July 17, 2007, which were approved by the City
Council on July 24, 2007.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of July, 2007.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
INDEXED
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
July 17, 2007 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Melody Cooper*
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel)
Bill Kelly
Priscilla Leal
John Marez**
ABSENT
Michael McCutchon
*Arrived at 10:08 a.m.
**Arrived at 10:58 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 Henry Williams with Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship 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 July 10,
2007. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
John Trice (Reappointed)
Art Granado (Reappointed)
Jyoti Patel (Reappointed)
Damon Bentley (Reappointed)
Tom Schmid (Reappointed)
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 11). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Hummel) requested that Item 4 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 027331
Ordinance appropriating an amended grant in the amount of $543,395.67 in the No. 1062
Fire Grants Fund, from the Division of Emergency Management, Office of the Governor, to
carry out designated Homeland Security Activities as part of the 2006 Homeland Security
Grant Program.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2007-179
Motion to authorize an Enhanced 9-1-1 (E9-1-1) Service Agreement with T -Mobile USA, Inc.
in the amount of $38,121 for the company to provide caller directory information and caller
location information for T -Mobile wireless customers' 9-1-1 calls to the City MetroCom.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 027333
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents
to request continued financial assistance for beach cleaning and maintenance on North
Padre Island and Mustang Island during FY 2007-2008 under the Texas General Land
Office's Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez
were absent.
7 ORDINANCE NO. 027334
Ordinance approving the transfer of $62,800 from Self Insurance Claims in the Liability and
Employee Benefits - General Liability Fund No. 5611 to and appropriating in Visitors Facility
Fund No. 4710 for repairs to the Selena Auditorium at the Convention Center; changing FY
2006-2007 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026908 to increase appropriations
and revenues by $62,800.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were absent.
8.a. MOTION NO. 2007-180
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract between Skid-0-
Kan/Haul Away, guaranteeing the delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste to the J.C.
Elliott Landfill for period not to exceed the life of the J.C. Elliott Landfill including a retroactive
provision commencing on June 1, 2007.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
8.b. MOTION NO. 2007-181
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Skid-0-
Kan/Haul Away, guaranteeing the delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected
within the boundaries of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments region, to the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill for a period of twenty years commencing upon opening of the landfill.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
9. MOTION NO. 2007-182
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Job Order Contract with
Alpha Building Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $54,101.23 for the
Central Library Fire Alarm System project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
10. MOTION NO. 2007-183
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
construction contract with Bay Limited of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$99,273.40 for a revised contract value of $7,540,711.15 for a 2 -inch pavement overlay of
Pinson Drive and Glasson Drive at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 027335
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 4,551.20 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 1-9, and Lots 37-40, Block 4, Flour Bluff Center, between Central
Street and Jonnell Street; requiring the owner, Hooten Family Trust, to comply with the
specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, McCutchon and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 4 regarding the purchase of an all -terrain vehicle.
In response to Council Member Hummell, Fire Chief Richard Hooks stated that the manufacturer of
the all -terrain vehicle was John Deere. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
4. ORDINANCE NO. 027332
Ordinance appropriating $9,899 in training revenues received from Del Mar College and the
Portland Fire Department into the General Fund for the Fire Department to purchase an all -
terrain vehicle; amending the FY 2006-2007 Operating Budget, adopted in Ordinance No.
026908 by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations by $9,899 each.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; McCutchon and Marez were absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0607-02, Renato A. DePaolis: A change of zoning from "R-16/10" One -family
Dwelling District with the Island Overlay to a "B-2/IO" Bayfront Business District with the
Island Overlay out of Padre Island Section E, Block 1, Lot 5, located on Aruba Drive,
approximately 500 feet south of Running Light Drive.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
of the "B-2/IO" Bayfront Business District with the Island Overlay.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 027336
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Renato A. DePaolis, by changing the
Zoning Map in reference to Padre Island Section E, Block 1, Lot 5, from "R-1 B/IO" One -family
Dwelling District with the Island Overlay to "B-2/IO" Bayfront Business District with the Island
Overlay; amending the Comprehensive plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and providing for
publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; McCutchon and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 13, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning text amendment:
13.a. Public hearing to consider a text amendment to Article 7, "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District
Regulations, Section 7-1 of the Zoning Ordinance, to allow a minimum of two -unit townhouse
structures within a single platted lot.
No one appeared in opposition to the text amendment. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027337
Ordinance amending Article 7, "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District Regulations," Section 7-1 of
the Zoning Ordinance to allow a minimum of two -unit townhouse structures within a single
platted lot; providing a penalty clause; and providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; McCutchon and Marez were absent.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Cimarron Boulevard Street
Improvements. Director of Engineering Angel Escobar explained that the award of the contracts is
for the Cimarron Boulevard Street Improvements - Phase 1 from Saratoga Boulevard to Yorktown
Boulevard to allow for five lanes. Mr. Escobar added that the stormwater from the first phase will
flow into Master Channel 31. Mr. Escobar stated that the completion time for the project is 730
calendar days.
Council Members asked questions regarding the construction of Master Channel 27 and the
effect on construction work on Cimarron; a timeline for completion of Cimarron; the current number
of lanes; the determination of how a road is originally constructed; the transportation plan; if utilities
are factored in the construction; contractor incentives to meet deadlines; and the consideration of
materials and specifications to improve roadway.
Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the engineering staff for meeting the goals of the Bond
2004 projects. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15.a. MOTION NO. 2007-184
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Berry Contracting, L.P. dba Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$10,540,640.75 for the Cimarron Boulevard Street Improvements Project Phase I from
Saratoga Boulevard and Yorktown Boulevard. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
15.b. MOTION NO. 2007-185
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Materials
Engineering Laboratory's Inspection and Materials Testing Services Agreement with Rock
Engineering & Testing Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $64,744 for
the Cimarron Boulevard Street Improvements Project Phase I from Saratoga Boulevard to
Yorktown Boulevard. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon and Marez were
absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 14, a presentation regarding the Texas A & M University —
Corpus Christi Expansion Project. City Manager Noe referred to a powerpoint presentation including
the background of the expansion, the proposals, the South Guth Park expansion option, a map of the
subject property; alternative park facilities; a location map of the site on John Paul Jones Avenue;
and future actions.
Dr. Flavius Killebrew, President of Texas A & M University — Corpus Christi provided an
overview of the university and expressed the need to develop the physical campus. Dr. Killebrew
referred to a powerpoint presentation including a map of the current campus land use; a picture
showing the proximity of the property to the island; the boundaries of the South Guth Site; the
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drainage area of the property; and the process for approval.
Council Members asked questions regarding the South Guth site as adequate land for the
expansion; the timeframe until the next phase for expansion; lack of ability to receive additional
grants due to space; average salaries lost; the housing proposed for new location and possible
future downtown housing; the university's master plan; anticipated land uses; neighborhood
involvement; proposed non-academic uses for property; the cost of the acquisition and construction
of alternative facilities; the value of the South Guth property; the total cost to the city; the differences
in the surveying of the property; the amount of wetlands on the property; FEMA zones; consideration
of a land exchange with CCISD; the structures built on the site; closure of Nile Street; and the
location map.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 16 regarding amending the Development Services
Fee Schedule.
Debbie Marroquin, Interim Director of Development Services provided a background on the
Horizon Center's review of the development process, the Cost of Service Study, the goal to be less
reliant on the General Fund and to become a true Enterprise Fund; and the recommended increased
or established fees.
Council Members asked questions regarding the Horizon Center Inc. study; if the established
and increased fees were necessary to meet staffing operations; Horizon's recommendations and
performance measurements for fixing the customer service process and staff training; enhanced
technology; the plan and timeframe for training; timing for the regulatory requirements; transfer of
funds to development services from the general fund; the last time the fees were reviewed; future
increase in fees; the determination to not change fees; reimbursements for trust funds; if the study
reviewed the management of the department; the project manager concept and accountability;
anticipation of eliminating positions; exceptions for affordable housing programs; streamlining the
process for developers; tracking of small businesses; and permitting.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 14, Development Services, Article XIII, Development Service Fees,
Division 4, Platting Ordinance Fees, Section 14-1341, Platting Ordinance Fees, and Chapter
17, Finance and Taxation, Article I, In General, Section 17-20, Lease Agreement Fees, and
Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks, Article I, In General, Division I, Generally, Section 49-12,
Petition to Council to Establish or Close Streets, etc., and Section 49-13, Request for Closing
or Abandonment of Easement, and Division 2, Temporary Closure of Streets, Section 49-16,
Issuance of Permits; Classification of Events of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus
Christi, to increase or establish fees related to neighborhood block parties, plat variances,
street and alley closures, easement abandonment or closure, lease agreements, participation
agreements, and reimbursement agreements.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye",
McCutchon was absent.
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Pat Suter, 1002 Chamberlin, spoke
regarding problems with construction crews driving heavy trucks on Swantner Drive to repair Reid
Street and promoting recycling. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding citizen participation
during presentations, setting a time on the agenda for the budget public hearing, and the City's debt.
Foster Edwards, 118 Alta Plaza, asked the Council to renew the funding for the Convention and
Visitors Bureau. Dora Garza and Sally Witt, requested consideration for funding to the Instituto de
Culture Hispanica.
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Mayor Garrett discussed reconsideration of Zoning Case No. 0507-11, The Lakes at King
Estate, Inc. which was considered last week and failed to pass. He stated that he had new
information that would lead him to recommend reconsideration. Mayor Garrett explained the rules
and procedures that allow for the council to reconsider an agenda item. Mayor Garrett made a
motion to reconsider the agenda item regarding Zoning Case No. 0507-11 which failed last week,
seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed; Hummel) voted "No"; McCutchon was absent. A brief
discussion ensued.
Mr. Marez made a motion to place this item on the July 24th agenda, seconded by Mr.
Hummel) and passed; McCutchon was absent.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17 regarding the first reading on the adoption of the
City of Corpus Christi Budget. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided a brief overview of
the budget. In a response to a request by Mayor Garrett, Mr. Martinez referred to a utility rate model
detailing the consequences if utility rates are not increased and the effects on the fund balance and
debt service coverage.
Council members asked questions regarding historical information on the utility infrastructure;
the Bond 2008 project; a fair and reasonable cumulative projection of utility rate increases; the effect
of reducing the utility rate for FY2007-2008; impact of a loss of debt service coverage; the current
bond rating; total cost of service for the average user; capital improvement projects anticipated for
FY2007-2008; if water lines in CIP are new or replacements; increasing costs of materials and labor;
readjusting the rates; expansion of the Greenwood Waste Water Treatment Plant; and the Broadway
Treatment Plant diversion.
City Manager Noe provided a copy of recommendations for a potential funding plan for the
Hotel Occupancy Tax recipients.
Council members asked questions regarding the Convention and Visitors Bureau funding and
performance; an additional increase for the Asian Cultural Museum and the Arts Community Center;
the reduce reserve appropriation; data to determine the number of tourist entities attract; and
solutions for roof repair at the Asian Cultural Museum.
A motion was made by Ms. Cooper to allocate an additional $5,000 to the Asian Cultural
Museum and the Arts Community Center from the reduce reserve appropriation. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Martinez. After a brief discussion, Ms. Cooper withdrew her motion to allow staff
to provide recommendations for the best alternatives for funding.
City Manager Noe provided information regarding a request by Council for a cost of instituting
an internal auditor and a request by Mayor Garrett and Council Member Elizondo to develop the cost
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estimate for creating an education advisor.
A motion was made by Mr. Marez to increase the funding for the Downtown Management
District from $80,000 to $100,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez, and passed; Cooper
and McCutchon were absent.
Mayor Garrett called for public comment. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding the
need to slow down the capital improvement project program and the increase in utility rates. Bill
Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, spoke regarding the capital improvement projects, the utility rate model and
the Reinvestment Zone #2. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding the effect of not increasing
the utility rate, consideration of a project to assist the economically disadvantaged and the
performance of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. Louis Hoelscher, 4429 Congressional, spoke in
opposition of increasing the utility rates. Mary Ann Kelly, asked Council to not increase utility rates.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1,
2007; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and
providing for severance.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended on its first reading with the
following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye", McCutchon was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the Compensation and Classification
Plan for FY2007-2008. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia provided a list of
recommended amendments to the compensation and classification plan including a 3% pay increase
for employees, clarify pay plans; extending health plan coverage to council members at the same
cost as employees, excluding police officers covered by collective bargaining agreements from
funeral benefits for employees who die while on duty; expanding language for the section on
nepotism prohibiting an employee from supervising a relative; deleting language in the appeal
process for classification and compensation system; and technical amendments.
Council members asked questions regarding nepotism; funeral benefits for firefighters; health
plan coverage for council members including the city's contribution versus employee contribution,
consequences should council not codify, and council participation; background checks on employees
through the internet; and employees exempt from the 3% increase.
A motion was made to delete the portion of the compensation and classification plan that
provides employee coverage under the city's primary group hospitalization program to include
members of the City Council. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. A brief discussion ensued.
Mr. Hummell withdrew his motion to review legal ramifications. City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer was
asked to research and report on this matter at next weeks meeting.
Mayor Garrett called for public comment. Bill Kopecky, 2609 Topeka, spoke regarding the
legality of Council members being eligible for City insurance. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke
regarding insurance for Council members and the 3% increase for employees. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances by revising Section 39-303, Standard Classifications, Pay
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Grades, and Ranges, regarding Fair Labor Standards Act Overtime Eligibility and Pay Plan
Ranges; revising Section 39-304, Classified Service Defined to clarify pay plans exempt from
classified service; revising Section 39-309, Employee Coverage under the City's Primary
Group Hospitalization Program for eligible employees to add members of the City Council;
revising Section 39-320, Funeral Benefit for employees who die while on duty due to on-the-
job injuries to add an exception for police officers covered by collective bargaining
agreement; revising Section 39-363, Nepotism to add a provision regarding immediate
supervisors; repealing Section 39-364, Employee Appeal process for Classification and
Compensation System; repealing all other ordinances, and rules, or parts of ordinances and
rules, in conflict with this ordinance; providing for an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye",
McCutchon was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the proposed fee/rate increase
adjustments included in the Proposed FY2007-2008 Budget. City Manager Noe presented this item.
Council Members asked questions regarding the percentage of total revenue solid waste
provides to the general fund; the state average per ton for solid waste; senior center rentals;
proposed rate for the senior center patios; solid waste charges for single family dwellings; additional
municipal solid waste charges; base rates for water services; delivery of water to outside city limits;
basketball court rentals; summer youth program; the number of outside city limit customers; animal
pound fees and handling charges; animal care personnel turnover; and expenditures in animal care.
Mayor Garrett called for public comment. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke in opposition of
an increase in solid waste and utility rates. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding projected
revenues.
19.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash and
other Refuse, regarding increases to resource recovery fees; providing for penalties;
providing for an effective date; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye", Cooper and
McCutchon were absent.
19.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding
Water, Gas and Wastewater Rates; providing for an effective date; and providing for
publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye", Cooper and
McCutchon were absent.
19.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 14, Development Services," Article XIII Development Service Fees,
Division 1, Technical Construction Code Fees, Section 14-1313, Technical Construction
Code Fee Schedules, and Division 4, Platting Ordinance Fees, Section 14-1341, Platting
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Ordinance Fees, and Division 6, Zoning Ordinance Fees, Section 14-1361, Zoning Ordinance
Fees, and Chapter 53, Traffic, Article V, Operation of Vehicles, Division 1, Generally, Section
53-107, Oversized Vehicles of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, to increase or
establish fees related to Zoning Verification, Mobile Home Permits, Electrical Re -out Permits,
Certificates of Occupancy for Existing Buildings, Residential House Mover Permit, Oversized
Vehicle Permit, Sign Permit, Vacating Plat, Utility Easement by Separate Instrument, Plat
Time Extension, Zoning Change, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Deferment Agreement,
Technology Fee related to Building, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye", Cooper and
McCutchon were absent.
19.d. RESOLUTION NO. 027338
Resolution authorizing adjustment of Parks, Recreation, Cultural, and Leisure Time Activities
Rental and Recreational Fees; adding New Rental Fees and Recreational Fees for Fiscal
Year 2007-2008; and providing for an effective date; providing for publication.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye", Cooper and McCutchon
were absent.
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Council Member Hummell requested concurrence from the Council to change his vote for the
record in regards to the appointments to Convention and Visitors Bureau Board. Mr. Hummell
explained that his intent was to support the Convention and Visitors Bureau recommendations
including the new appointment of Nils Stolzlechner for Hotel Industry. The Council concurred.
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Mayor Garrett reported on the noise level at a concert on Thursday, July 12th at Cole Park.
Mayor Garrett spoke regarding construction on Up River Road. Mayor Garrett asked staff to provide
a presentation on the status of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Marez spoke
regarding the presentation on the noise ordinance. Mr. Marez reminded the public that he will offer
his salary as a donation to non-profit organizations. He asked that interested organizations contact
the City Secretary's office.
Council Member Kelly spoke regarding the noise from Concrete Street and control of noise in
city parks. Mr. Kelly asked staff if the trees removed on Leopard Street would be replaced. Mr. Kelly
asked staff if precautions were being taken for irrigation on the islands on FM624.
Council Member Leal congratulated Marti Longoria -Pitts for her work at the golf course. Ms.
Leal invited the public to attend the Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, July 18th at 6:00 p.m. at the
C.C. Natatorium to discuss the Memorial Coliseum. Ms. Leal thanked Assistant City Manager Oscar
Martinez and staff for their work on the budget and requested a meeting to discuss the animal control
expenses.
Council Member Martinez asked for a status on the resurfacing of Shoreline Boulevard and
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warning signs on the beach regarding the contamination of water.
Council Member Elizondo reported on the Town Hall Meeting regarding the Memorial
Coliseum held on July 11th in District 5 and encouraged attendance at other meetings. Mr. Elizondo
thanked City Manager Noe, Assistant City Manager Martinez and staff for their work on the budget
and suggested to consider for future budgets a zero base budget exercise. He expressed his
concern regarding youth fundraising at busy intersections.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:45 p.m. on July 17, 2007.
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