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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/18/20071 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 September 18, 2007, which were approved by the City Council on September 25, 2007. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of September, 2007. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 - 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Mike Hummel) Council Members: Melody Cooper Larry Elizondo, Sr. Bill Kelly Priscilla Leal Michael McCutchon Nelda Martinez ABSENT John Marez 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 Reverend Allen Mosiman with Parkway Presbyterian Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member McCutchon. Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September 11, 2007. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. ************ Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 15). There were no comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 3, 8, 10, and 12 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2. MOTION NO. 2007-240 Motion approving a service agreement with Southwest Medical Strategies d.b.a. The Doctor's Center of Corpus Christi, Texas for occupational medical services, in accordance with Request for Proposal Number BI -0198-07, for an estimated three-year expenditure of $172,712 of which $43,178 is budgeted for the remainder of FY 2007-2008. The term of the service agreement will be for three years 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. This service will be used by all City departments. Funds are budgeted in the Liability and Employee Benefits Fund. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel), Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 4 MOTION NO. 2007-242 Motion approving the application from Bayfest, Inc. to temporarily close the following street sections for the Bayfest 2007 Festival September 19 - October 2, 2007. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 2 a. Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane only), from the north right-of-way of Power Street (exclusive of the median crossover at Power Street) to Resaca Street, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2007 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007; b. Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (full closure), from the south right-of-way of Resaca Street to the north right-of-way of Power Street, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 19 through 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2007; c. North Water Street (full closure), between Fitzgerald and Palo Alto Street, Palo Alto Street, Fitzgerald and Resaca Street (full closures) between North Water Street and southbound Shoreline Boulevard from 8:00 a.m., Thursday, September 20 through 6:00 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007; d. Northbound Shoreline Boulevard, (full closure), between north right-of-way line of Power Street north to the end, from 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 27, 2007 through 6:00 a.m., Monday, October 1, 2007. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 5. MOTION NO. 2007-243 Motion approving the application from the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to temporarily close the following street sections on Friday, September 28, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for the 2007 Conquer the Coast Criterium. (Attachment # 5) a. Schatzell Street from Upper Broadway Street to Chaparral Street; b. Chaparral Street from Schatzell Street to Peoples Street; c. Peoples Street from Chaparral Street to Upper Broadway Street; d. Upper Broadway Street from Buffalo Street to Leopard Street. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 6. MOTION NO. 2007-244 Motion authorizing a permit for the temporary closure of street(s) for the Holy Family Catholic Church Fall Festival, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to issue the permit for the festival on an annual basis upon meeting the conditions and requirements in Section 49-17. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 7 MOTION NO. 2007-245 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Salinas Construction, of Pleasanton, Texas in the amount of $686,980.10 for the Garcia Arts Education Center Area Street Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 3 9.a. MOTION NO. 2007-247 Motion approving the Second Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Force Main and Lift Station Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Al Development, Inc., owner and developer of South Fork Unit 4 Subdivision for the reconstruction of the existing Master Plan Lift Station No. 1047 (Greenfields by the Bay), located east of Rodd Field Road and south of Wooldridge Road. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027416 Ordinance appropriating $32,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No. 540450-21800-4220 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. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 11. ORDINANCE NO. 027418 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended Use Privilege Agreement with Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend ("Owner"), to provide for use of 81 - linear feet along the east side of Southern Minerals Road public right-of-way for the installation of a private 2 -inch PVC force main. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 13. ORDINANCE NO. 027420 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,968 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility easement out of Lots 23-30, Block S, Don Patricio Subdivision, between Flour Bluff Drive and Lynhurst Drive; requiring the owners, Trabarr Partners, LTD and Watch Dog Gate Security, LTD to comply with the specified conditions. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 14. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the lease agreement with Smarte Carte, Inc., to extend the term, revise the required equipment, and amend the rental rate for baggage cart rental at the Corpus Christi International Airport; providing for publication. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 4 The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 15. ORDINANCE NO. 027421 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Animal Care and Control, Article V, Animal and Rabies Control, by creating new Section 6-128, Spay/Neuter Clinic Fees; revising a reserved section reference. (First Reading 09/11/07) The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 3 regarding a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. In response to Dr. McCutchon, City Manager Noe said the purchase included radio system improvements in conjunction with the Port of Corpus Christi. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3.a. MOTION NO. 2007-241 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $474,200 from the Department of Homeland Security for funding eligible under the FY 2007 Port Security Grants Program with a City match of $142,800 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027415 Ordinance appropriating $474,200 from the Department of Homeland Security in No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Police Department with a City match of $142,800 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 8 regarding Master Channel 27 Drainage Improvements. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the recommendation to remove storm water from the water department and how the ditch improvements were funded. City Manager Noe said the stormwater department will be discussed during the utility rate study and the ditch improvements were funded in the Stormwater Capital Improvement Project. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8. MOTION NO. 2007-246 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Real Estate Sales Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 5 Contract, Drainage and Utility Easement, and Temporary Construction Easement with Diaz Capital Partnership, Ltd. and Nabil Emilday, Trustee in the amount of $175,000 plus $2,500 in closing costs; for Parcels 5A, 5B, 5C, 6A, 6B, and 6C; all out of Lots 22, 23, and 24, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; located on Brooke Road between Airline Road and Rodd Field Road; necessary for the Master Channel 27 Drainage Improvement Project. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the sale of property for the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor Project. Council Member Kelly asked questions regarding the timetable for the construction of the highway overpass and traffic control for the surrounding subdivision. Assistant City Manager Massey provided the timetable for the phases of work and said staff would discuss traffic control options with the Texas Department of Transportation. In response to Council Member Leal, Director of Engineering Services Angel Escobar said there was no expense to the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. ORDINANCE NO. 027417 Ordinance approving the sale of a .283 acre parcel of land located on the southside of Interstate Highway 37 between McKinzie Road and Carbon Plant Road, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the amount of $3,538, necessary for TxDOT's construction of a flyover road to the Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Warranty Deed and other related documents for the sale of the property. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the closure of a utility easement in the Don Patricio Subdivision. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding whether Lynhurst Drive was a complete street; the affect of the closure to Lynhurst Drive and Woodcrest Street; and the zoning for the area. Deputy Director of Development Services Johnny Perales said Lynhurst Drive is considered a paper street and both streets would not be affected by the closure. He added that the zoning for the area is "B-4". City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 12. ORDINANCE NO. 027419 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 2,952 -square foot portion of a 10 -foot wide utility easement out of Lots 17-22 and Lots 31-36, Block S, Don Patricio Subdivision, between Flour Bluff Drive and Lynhurst Drive; requiring the owner, Mr. Louis K. Alty, d.b.a. G&L Investments, 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, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper and Marez were absent. ************* Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 6 Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0807-02, Grace United Methodist Church: A change of zoning from a "R-1 B" One - family Dwelling District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on property described as Shell Poultry Acres, Block 8, Lot 6, located on Church Street and approximately 300 feet northeast of Leopard Street. City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a church -related thrift shop subject to five (5) conditions. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 16. ORDINANCE NO. 027422 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Grace United Methodist Church, by changing the zoning map in reference to Shell Poultry Acres, Block 8, Lot 6, from "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-1 B/SP" One -family Dwelling District with a Special Permit subject to five (5) conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 17, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0807-03, Ryan McCarthy: A change of zoning from an "1-2" Light Industrial District to a "B-4" General Business District on property described as Whelan Tract Unit 4, Block 1, Lot 2, located on Navigation Boulevard and approximately 200 feet south of Interstate 37. City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "B-4" General Business District. Council Member Martinez expressed concern regarding conflicting information provided by the data systems used by Development Services and asked questions regarding the data systems and a timeframe for integrating the systems. Faryce Goode -Macon provided a description of the visual mapping system and the HTE narrative system. City Manager Noe said that Item 22 allowed for the purchase of software to improve the Development Services Department. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Kelly made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 7 as follows: 17. ORDINANCE NO. 027423 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Ryan McCarthy, by changing the zoning map in reference to Whelan Tract Unit 4, Block 1, Lot 2, from "1-2" Light -Industrial District to "B-4" General Business District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. ************* Mayor Garrett referred to Item 19 regarding the Water and Gas Rate Study Update. Tony Bagwell, HDR Engineering, referred to a powerpoint presentation including the scope and status of the project; water customer classification and existing customer groups; water use patterns; adequacy of existing water customer classes; existing monthly minimum charge and meter ratios; adequacy of existing rate structures; a graph of the water facilities used; water cost of service and reallocation issues; gas utility financial performance; classification and existing gas utility customers; gas use patterns; gas adequacy of existing rate structure; consumption blocks; adequacy of existing customer classes; funding levels of rate stabilization; gas cost of service issues; gas utility financial stability; and future actions. City Manager Noe stated that the goal is to implement the rate study for next fiscal year. Council Members asked questions regarding the current cost for stormwater; the cost of stormwater if expenses were shifted to in -city customers only; the current winter water average; delays due to software conversion; purchase of gas adjustments; enabling the gas rate stabilization fund; the difference between the HDR and Duncan & Associates reports on utility rates; the City's profit for the sale of gas; natural gas vehicles; discussions with developers to provide gas in subdivisions; marketing issues; and seasonal customers. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 18 regarding the overview of the Unified Development Code (UDC) Progress and Focus Group Review Update. City Manager Noe introduced Assistant City Manager of Development Services Robert Nix. Michael Gunning, Special Assistant to Development Services, referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background of the unified development code; the seven focus groups established; the status of the Signs, Parks and Landscaping Groups; the 2007 project timeline; and the list of groups still in progress. David Loeb, Member of the Signs Focus Group, said the recommendations of the group include adding a sign maintenance provision; clarification of downtown signage; permitting; and definitions. Daiquiri Richard, Chair of the Parks Focus Group, provided a list of recommendations including the Community Enrichment Fund; collection of fees; and a regional concept to have larger parks that serve a greater area. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 8 Rudy Garza, Chairman of the Landscaping Focus Group, said the group decided that the current ordinance was good for the community and that the biggest challenge is code enforcement. Mr. Garza said the recommendations of the group include positioning and frequency of parking lots; updating the plant list; water conservation; and compromise between the developer and the environment. Council Member Kelly asked whether the committee incorporated the proposed landscaping section of the UDC and if other groups supported the recommendations. Mr. Garza said the proposed section of the UDC was discussed item by item and that groups did not support some of the recommendations. Mr. Gunning stated that the group decided to focus their efforts on the current landscaping ordinance and staff advised the group to bring some buffering techniques for commercial and residential uses. He added that the landscaping group opted not to assist with the buffering techniques so staff will be taking the recommendations from the UDC for screening, landscaping, distance, and noise. Mayor Garrett called a brief recess for proclamations and listen to public comment. ************* Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Edward Shannon, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, spoke in opposition to negative comments regarding the police department and said he believed that the command staff is leading the police department in the right direction. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding the code enforcement of "bandit" signs. Joe O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding the collection of funds from the adopted tax rate. Dusty Partney, 1921 Stardust, spoke regarding police and firefighters as Corpus Christi heroes and supporting the families of firefighters. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding making Corpus Christi an all inclusive city. Carlos Perez, 2518 Isla Drive, said he enjoyed the taste of the City's water. Gabe Lozano, Jr., 4602 Mokry Drive, spoke regarding the appointment of the marshal rangers for the golf course. ************* Mayor Garrett returned to Item 18 regarding the overview of the Unified Development Code (UDC) Progress and Focus Group Review Update. Shannon Murphy, City Planner, provided an update of the groups still in progress including the base zoning group, the infrastructure group and the shared access group. Ms. Murphy added that once these groups have completed their review, the infrastructure group members and the chairs of the other groups will form the administrative group that will be tasked with reviewing all of the administrative procedures of the UDC. Council Member Martinez thanked the staff and volunteers for their efforts on the UDC and spoke regarding the timeline for completion of the UDC and the internal procedures at Development Services. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 20 regarding the Water Trust Fund Update: Development Outside City Limits. Deputy Director of Development Services Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint presentation including a review of platting ordinance definitions; platting ordinance background; overview of conditions to be met prior to reimbursement; the water grid and arterial transmission mains trust fund status as of August 23, 2007; a map of the proposed London Club Estates, London Court Estates and Royal Oaks Development; anticipated trust fund impact; other anticipated impacts of current policies and procedures; other considerations; short term options; issues with short term options; and long term options. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 9 Council members asked questions regarding whether the proposed development was outside the city limits; plat approval of proposed developments; the reasons the Royal Oaks plat was rejected; the amount paid by developers to the water line; the creation of dead ends; possible looping for the London Club Estates area; the water transmission mains in the proposed master plan; the benefits of providing water outside the city limits; whether the proposal for London Club Estates was for an oversized line and if it was required by the City; the developer for London School and whether they paid platting fees; the City's investment; the City's obligation to allow developers to tie into the water system; the platting process; the timeframe to delay reimbursement; impact fees; installation of fire hydrants; if there is a master plan for this area; the location of Rose Acres and affects to this water line; the current balance in the water trust fund; the number of current reimbursement agreements; zoning of the London area; and complying a list of proposed developments. Council members expressed concern that developers in the community deserve to know the rules and intent of the council regarding growth including changing the policy to not allow trust funds for development outside the city limits; infrastructure installed prior to receiving trust fund money; and pulling ordinances to make necessary changes related to growth. City Manager Noe said the short term solution is to first get the ordinances amended. He added that the City Council Administration Committee will be reviewing impact fees and will make recommendations to the full Council regarding when extensions and reimbursements occur. ************* Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 21 regarding an Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement for London Club Estates. Mr. Perales explained that this agreement will provide for the installation of 4,951 linear feet of 16 -inch PVC water main. He added that the reimbursement is the construction cost less the applied credit for acreage fees. Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. John Kelly, 3621 Austin Street, spoke in opposition to approval of the agreement. Felix Ocanas, engineer for the subdivision, said the subdivision was well designed, met all of the city's requirements, and that the City agreed to connect the London School water line to the subdivision. Jack Smith, Vice President of the Pistol and Rifle Club, said their facility would have to be shut down if development continued. Murray Bass, Bass & Welch Engineering, said the line would not be completely dead end and that he didn't believe that the developer can run an 8 -inch line. Council Members asked questions regarding a proposal and timeline to loop the area; cost for creating a loop; whether the vote stopped the construction of the water line; the minimum line requirement for the project to meet the code; reimbursement for a grid main; anticipated development in the area; fees paid by developer; whether Council is required by ordinance to approve the agreement; and the requirements for the transportation and comprehensive plan. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 21.a. FAILED . 1 I . 1.1 . 1.1 Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 10 The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "No"; Hummell, Leal, and Marez were absent. 21.b. FAILED •. _ • A l 1 - • An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance failed with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "No"; Hummell, Leal, and Marez were absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the expansion of the technology system for Development Services. Sylvia Arispe, Development Services, and Interim Director of Information Systems Connie Burns referred to a powerpoint presentation including the summary of the request; department priorities; I.T. Projects list; the Development Services key business areas; customer expectations; technology tools need to serve customers; current and new modules; technology benefits; funding requested; and an implementation schedule. Council members asked questions regarding annual maintenance and the scanning of pertinent documents. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 22.a. MOTION NO. 2007-248 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize the purchase, implementation, and first year maintenance of $37,710 from SunGard H.T.E., Inc., of Lake Mary, Florida for the Planning and Zoning modules and G.I.S. Looking Glass modules in an amount not to exceed $207,665 based on sole source. These modules will provide automated tracking and management of planning, zoning, and special services projects by the Development Services Center. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Hummell and Marez were absent. 22.b. MOTION NO. 2007-249 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize the purchase of licenses, consulting services, and first year maintenance of $1,499.25 from Vista Solutions Group, Inc., of Round Rock, Texas to implement integration of the Visiflow Imaging system to the SunGard H.T.E. Planning and Zoning module in an amount not to exceed $67,895 based on sole source. This will allow Development Services Center to capture and store images related to planning, zoning, and special services projects. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Hummell and Marez were absent. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 11 Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 23 regarding an amendment to the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation's (4A Board) Guidelines and Criteria for granting business incentives. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez explained that this item approves action taken by the 4A Board to incorporate the North American Industry Classification System (NAILS) codes that clarify primary employers. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 23. RESOLUTION NO. 027424 Resolution approving an amendment to the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation's (CCBJDC) Guidelines and Criteria for granting business incentives to expand the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes included in the definition of "Primary Employer". The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Hummell and Marez were absent. ************* Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe announced the second public meeting on the proposed code amendments related to Packery Channel is scheduled for September 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn — Sunspree. Mr. Noe announced the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Northwest Library Expansion project on Saturday, September 6th at 11:00 a.m. at the Northwest Branch Library. Mayor Garrett asked for a status on the hiring of an Airport Director and requested an updated organizational chart. Mayor Garrett asked staff to keep the Council informed regarding the opening of the Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill. Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Martinez spoke regarding insufficient draining on the 4906 to 4930 block of Marion Circle and possible improvements to the Greenwood Library, City/County Health Department and Greenwood Senior Center in the 2008 Bond issue. Ms. Martinez congratulated Assistant City Manager Ron Massey and the Wastewater Treatment Plant for receiving the Platinum Ten Award. Council Member Cooper said the issues addressed at the town hall meeting on September 17th were the completion of the Bond 2004 project and the proposed Bond 2008 projects. Ms. Cooper announced the next town hall meeting would be scheduled for October in District 4 with Council Members McCutchon, Hummell and Martinez. Ms. Cooper congratulated the staff members that attended the Building Equitable Communities Roundtable discussion in Indianapolis, Indiana to help the community be more inclusive. Council Member McCutchon provided an update on the water investigation from CPY and said the City Council Ad Hoc Committee on Water Issues would convene when the report is complete. Dr. McCutchon stated that the report from the police department showed that the highest juvenile crime rate is located in the 78411 zip code. Dr. McCutchon addressed the concern of a citizen regarding ADA compliance. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting September 18, 2007 — Page 12 Council Member Leal asked for a status on the condition of the Gabe Lozano and Oso Golf Courses. Ms. Leal asked staff to address the concern of a citizen regarding a stop sign on Prescott Street and South Padre Island Drive. Ms. Leal thanked Director of Neighborhood Services Yvonne Haag and staff for their work in clearing lots in District 3. Council Member Elizondo thanked staff for attending the town hall meeting at Faye Webb Elementary and asked staff for an update on the emails received regarding Cedar Pass Drive. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the Council meeting at 3:17 p.m. on September 18, 2007. *************