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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Chris N. Adler
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Ms. Margaret Serna with Baha'i Faith and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Nelda Martinez.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of March 9,
2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 2 and the following new board appointments were made:
Island Strategic Action Committee
David D. Kurz, Ph.D (PIPOA representative)
John A. White, Sr. (PIBA representative)
Gabriele Hilpold (Realtor)
Charles Mader (Environmental Group)
Ronald A. Voss (Architect or Professional Engineer)
Robert Bryan Gulley, DDS (Construction Contractor)
Paul Schexnailder (Developer)
Gregory Smith (Commercial Property Owner)
J.J. Hart (Residential Property Owner)
John Trice (At Large)
Jim Needham, Ph.D. (At Large)
Colleen McIntyre (At Large)
Jyoti Rakesh Patel (At Large)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 20). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Item 12 was withdrawn by staff. There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Leal requested that Items 8, 9 and 20 be pulled for individual consideration. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
INDEXED
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 2
3. ORDINANCE NO. 028513
Ordinance appropriating $31,073.68 from the State of Texas in the No. 1061 Police Grants
Fund — Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education for training of police personnel
and purchase of training equipment.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
4. RESOLUTION NO. 028514
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of$100,964.38 to
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Year 11 for funding available under the
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Fund for the Police Department's Family Violence
Unit with a City match of $40,906.69, an in-kind match of $7,200, for a total project cost of
$149,071.07 and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply for,
accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5. RESOLUTION NO. 028515
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $89,290.07 to
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Year 11 for funding available under the
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a
City match of $19,520 and $4,000 in-kind services for a total project cost of $112,810.07 and
authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter
or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6. MOTION NO. 2010-054
Motion approving the purchase of hardware, software and services to expand the Coastal
Bend Regional 800 MHz Public Safety Radio System from Dailey & Wells Communications,
of San Antonio, Texas based on sole source for a total expenditure of $250,000. Funds are
available through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Stimulus Funding.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028516
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant of $80,000 from
the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide diabetes prevention and
management services and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 3
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028517
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $80,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund to provide diabetes prevention and
management services.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
10. MOTION NO. 2010-055
Motion authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to execute a 17 -month lease agreement,
with Wilson Plaza Associates LP, for First Floor, Suite #105, approximately 4,802 square
feet of the Wilson Building, 600 Carancahua/6011 Leopard, for $4,802 monthly rental
payment plus $18,250 for renovation costs.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. ORDINANCE NO. 028522
Ordinance appropriating $3,000 grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts in the No.
1067 Arts and Cultural Commission grant fund for the 2010 Festival of the Arts.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
12. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
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to and appropriating in the Visitors Facilities Fund No. '1710 for water damage repairs in the
revenues by $60,858 each.
13. RESOLUTION NO. 028523
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Dr.
Colette Simon to serve as the Alternate Local Health Authority for the Public Health District.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
14. MOTION NO.2010-056
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with
J. S. Haren Company of Athens, Tennessee, in the amount of $141,000 for Oso Water
Reclamation Plant West Plant Aeration Basins Walkway Structural Improvements.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 4
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
15. MOTION NO. 2010-057
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $72,730, for a total re -stated fee of $102,030 for the Greenwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant Lift Station Improvements. (Wastewater CIP 2010)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
16. MOTION NO. 2010-058
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
amount of $229,110 for a total restated fee of $274,440 for design, bid, construction and
additional phase services for Oso Infiltration/Inflow Related Collection System Enhancement
Program and Programmed Wastewater Line Lifecycle Replacement. (Wastewater CIP 2010)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
17. MOTION NO. 2010-059
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract with Charles L. Benys, Attorney -in -Fact for Charles B. Benys, in the amount of
$80,420, which would also require an additional $1,550 in closing costs, for the purchase of
fee simple property rights to Parcel 2, containing 9,180 square feet (0.211 acres) of property
owned by Charles B. Benys, located at 6008 Yorktown Boulevard, necessary for street
improvements and other public purposes in connection with the Yorktown Boulevard — S.
Staples to Cimarron Blvd. Street Improvement Project. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 028524
Resolution amending City Council policies adopted by Resolution No. 02.1901 regarding
guidelines for public use of City Hall audio -video facilities after hours.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
19. ORDINANCE NO. 028525
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter2, to establish
the Mayor's Fitness Council.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 5
Council Member Kieschnick requested that staff prepare an agenda item for repair of the
doors at the American Bank Center.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 8 regarding the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP). Council Member Leal stated that the RSVP is an exceptional program that
provides a value of $92,897.93 directly to the City. Ms. Leal thanked all of the senior volunteers in
the program. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follow:
8.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028518
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a $20,987 grant awarded
by the Corporation for National and Community Service for Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP).
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028519
Ordinance appropriating a $20,987 grant from the Corporation for National and Community
Service in the No.1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP).
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 9 regarding the Senior Companion Program
(SCP). Council Member Leal explained that the SCP provides assistance to adults with physical,
emotional or mental health limitations. Ms. Leal thanked the SCP for providing services to people in
the community with special needs. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows"
9.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028520
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a $5,381 grant awarded
by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Senior Companion Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028521
Ordinance appropriating a $5,381 grant from the Corporation for National and Community
Service in the No.1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Senior Companion
Program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 6
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding an amendment to the membership
for the Leadership Committee for Senior Services. Council Member Leal spoke in opposition to
removing the representatives from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Senior
Companion Program (SCP) from the Leadership Committee for Senior Services. Interim Director of
Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert explained that staff is recommending the removal of the
representatives from the RSVP and SCP because two separate boards were created specifically for
the SCP and RSVP to advise these programs. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter2, regarding membership
for the Leadership Committee for Senior Services to remove Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program and Senior Companion Program Representatives and expand At -Large
Representatives from six to ten members.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Leal voting "No".
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 31 regarding the Cole Park Renovations and
Improvements. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation
including a background; the project location; the scope of work; and project schedule.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the need for playground
equipment for older children; the assistance from the Junior League; the Gardens concept; the
rodent and trash issue; whether the park will use effluent water for irrigation; and the Kids Park
playground structure replacement.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, Chairman for the
Persons with Disabilities, asked if the equipment would be ADA compliant. Mr. Anaya stated that
every improvement will be ADA compliant. Mr. Alonzo thanked the staff for their work to improve
ADA compliance.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
31. MOTION NO. 2010-062
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with JEC Architects, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $228,800, for
preliminary design, design, bidding, and construction phase services and additional services
for Cole Park Renovations and Improvements. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 26, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 7
Case No. 0310-02, Dominican Sisters of Thomas Aquino: A change of zoning on a 3.91
acre tract of land from the "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District / "A-1" Apartment House
District to the "B -1A" Neighborhood Business District resulting in a change of land use from
Vacant Land use to Adult Day Care Center and Medical Clinic use on property described as
3.91 acre tract of land located in Hearn Tract, Block 3, Lot 1, generally located on the
southwest corner of the intersection of Callicoate Road (FM RD 1694) and Hearn Road, at
12201 Hearn Road.
Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a 2009 aerial photograph; the zoning map; the existing land use map; zoning
district information; views of the subject property; the future land use map; and department
comments. Ms. Macon stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"B -1A" Neighborhood Business District. Ms. Macon announced that the 20% rule is invoked.
Council Member Kieschnick asked questions regarding the nature of the opposition received.
Ms. Macon reported that the residents were concerned with commercial development near their
property. Mr. Kieschnick spoke in support of the request.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the public. Michael Gunning, 738 Crestview, stated
that he was assisting the sisters with the re -zoning request and recommended the "B -1A" district.
Mr. Gunning stated that the "B -1A" district was developed to create a transitional zone when
properties were moving from residential to commercial zoning. Mr. Gunning added that
neighborhood had concerns with storm water and traffic issues on Callicoate. Mr. Gunning reported
that Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales addressed the neighbor's
concerns; however, the neighbors are still in opposition. Mr. Gunning introduced Ricardo Rodriguez,
Agent for the Dominican Sisters of Thomas Aquino, who provided information on the mission and
operations of the order. Mother Superior Maria Cristo thanked the Council for their support.
Council Member Kieschnick made a motion to approve the zoning change as requested. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. Ms. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
26. ORDINANCE NO. 028526
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Dominican Sisters of Thomas Aquino,
by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 3.91 acres out of Hearn Tract, Block 3, Lot 1,
from "A-1" Apartment House District/"R-1B" One -Family Dwelling District to "B -1A"
Neighborhood Business District; 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: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
fol lows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 8
21. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with its
attorney regarding City of Corpus Christi — Proposed TPDES Permit No. WQ0010401004,
EPA ID No. TX0047058 (CN600131858; RN101610327), with possible discussion and
action in open session.
22. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding American GI
Forum vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Cause No. 10-60455-4, in the County Court at Law
Number 4, Nueces County, with possible discussion and action in open session.
23. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Friends of the
Coliseum vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Cause No. 10-000769, in the 2501 District Court,
Travis County, with possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. No
action was taken.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 24, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following platting ordinance amendment:
24. Public Hearing to consider and First Reading Ordinance — Amending the Corpus Christi
Platting Ordinance, by revising Section IV.G.6.b), relating to fee in lieu of park land
dedication; and providing for publication. The proposed amendment would set a maximum
land value of $62,500 per acre that could be assessed to developers for the fee in lieu of
land dedication requirement.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint
presentation including the existing park development requirements; examples under the current park
ordinance; a comparison of park fees with other Texas cities; proposed short term and long term
solutions; average land value; the impact to the park development program; and examples of
residential projects under the capped system.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the price per square footage in
other cities; the consideration of the value of the land; the master plan for parks regarding how to
address the maintenance and upkeep; the average rental rates for apartments in other cities; and
the community enrichment fund.
Council Member Scott requested that staff provided a comparison of the average rental rates
for apartments in other cities for the second reading.
No one appeared in opposition to the platting ordinance amendment. Mr. Elizondo made a
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Leal, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
24. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Platting Ordinance, by revising Section IV.G.6.b), relating to
fee in lieu of park land dedication; and providing for publication. The proposed amendment
would set a maximum land value of $62,500 per acre that could be assessed to developers
for the fee in lieu of land dedication requirement.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 9
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 33 regarding the Clean City/Pride Committee Action Plan.
Chair of the Pride Committee Monica Sawyer introduced Pride/Clean City Coordinator Angela Rowe;
Pride Committee representatives James Chrobocinski and Michel Peters; and Chair of the Clean
City Committee Daiquiri Richard. Ms. Sawyer stated that the Mayor recommended the development
of the Pride Committee to inspire Corpus Christi to care about our City again.
Ms. Rowe referred to a powerpoint presentation on the strategic plan including the
committees involved; the mission and duties of the Advisory Committee on Community Pride; the
Pride Committee core areas of concentration; beautification events and future projects; customer
services; the Shop and Play locally campaign; and recycling efforts. Ms. Rowe also introduced the
Pride Campaign Mascot, Corpus Gus.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the beautification projects; the
Shop Local campaign; an explanation of "staycations"; efforts to transfer the responsibility of
landscaping maintenance on South Padre Island Drive (SPID); and pedestrian lighting at Cole Park.
Council Member Leal thanked Mr. Chrobocinski and all of the volunteers that helped to
improve the Molina Veterans Park. Council Member Elizondo thanked Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Stacie Talbert and the Park and Recreation Department for their clean up efforts.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 25, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning ordinance amendment:
25. Public Hearing to consider and First Reading Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi
Zoning Ordinance by adding to Section 4-1, the "10" Zoning District, which was not listed
when district was adopted, and by adding the new "CH" Zoning District; by adding a new
Article 6C Title "CH" Cottage Housing District; by adding "Cottage Housing Development' as
a permitted use to Sections 6B-2, 7-2, 8-2, 8-A2, 9-2, 10-2, 11-2, 12-2, 12A-2, 13-2, 14-2,
14A-2 and 16-2; by reformatting Section 24-1; and by adding a new district to Section 24-1;
relating to the use, regulations, and review standards for a Cottage Housing District;
providing for increased density and low -impact development on smaller lots within the City
limits; amending conflicting provisions of the City's comprehensive plan; repealing conflicting
ordinances; providing for penalties; providing for publication; and providing for an effective
date.
Lisa Wargo, Senior Planner, introduced the presentation team including David Loeb, Carolyn
Moon, Jeff Pollack, and Bart Braselton. Ms. Wargo referred to a powerpoint presentation including
the use allowances; site arrangement; lot dimensions and maximum square footage; the
requirements for common and private open space; sidewalks and pathway requirements; community
buildings; private garages; examples of established cottage developments; affordable fee simple
homes concept; and an overview of the changes made to the ordinance since presented at the
public hearing.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 10
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: changes made to the ordinance
since the public hearing; the 10 -foot building line setback; storage space; concerns from the industry
regarding building materials; the architectural styles; the small lot ordinance; garbage receptacles for
the cottage house district; and the maintenance of alley ways.
Council Member Scott encouraged staff to move forward with the development of the small
lot ordinance.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning ordinance amendment. Mr. Kieschnick made a
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
25. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Corpus Christi Zoning Ordinance by adding to Section 4-1, the "10" Zoning
District, which was not listed when district was adopted, and by adding the new "CH" Zoning
District; by adding a new Article 6C Title "CH" Cottage Housing District; by adding "Cottage
Housing Development" as a permitted use to Sections 6B-2, 7-2, 8-2, 8-A2, 9-2, 10-2, 11-2,
12-2, 12A-2, 13-2, 14-2, 14A-2 and 16-2; by reformatting Section 24-1; and by adding a new
district to Section 24-1; relating to the use, regulations, and review standards for a Cottage
Housing District; providing for increased density and low -impact development on smaller Tots
within the City limits; amending conflicting provisions of the City's comprehensive plan;
repealing conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties; providing for publication; and
providing for an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye"
Mayor Adame referred to Item 27, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the consolidated annual action plan amendment:
27.a. Public Hearing to receive comments regarding an amendment of the FY2005 and FY2006
Consolidated Annual Action Plan to reprogram $461,604 of HOME Investment Partnerships
(HOME) Program funds for Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA).
Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega explained that this item was a request to
amend the Consolidated Annual Action Plan for 2005-2006 and reprogram funds from the HOME
Investment Partnership (HOME) Program for the Nueces County Community Action Agency
(NCCAA). Mr. Ortega reported that NCCAA is proposing to build a seven unit multifamily project to
serve persons with physical disabilities.
Council Member Leal announced that she was a member of the Board of NCCAA and would
abstain from the discussion and vote on this item. Council Member Martinez thanked Joe Martinez
and NCCAA for assisting persons with disabilities.
No one appeared in opposition to the consolidated annual action plan amendment. Mr.
Chesney made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kieschnick, and passed. Mr.
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 11
27.b. MOTION NO. 2010-060
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the FY2005 and FY2006
Consolidated Annual Action Plan pertaining to the HOME Program for NCCAA and execute
all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal abstained.
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Mayor Adame recessed the Regular Council meeting to hold the meetings of the Corpus
Christi Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC) and Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation (CCHFC).
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MayorAdame reconvened the Regular Council meeting. MayorAdame opened discussion
on Item 30 regarding the parking lot located adjacent to the Ward Building. Assistant City Manager
Oscar Martinez stated that this item is related to the action approved by the CCCIC and CCHFC. Mr.
Martinez provided a background of this project and stated that this item recommends that the City
Council authorize a parking lot management agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown
Management District for the parking lot located adjacent to the Ward Building. Mr. Martinez added
that the parking lot will be comprised of 36 spaces and listed the terms of the agreement.
In response to Council Member Martinez, Assistant City Manager Martinez stated that the
request for proposal for the parking lot would be done in the next 30 to 45 days.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
30.a. MOTION NO. 2010-061
Motion authorizing the execution ofa Parking Lot Management Agreement with the Corpus
Christi Downtown Management District concerning the parking lot located adjacent to the
Ward Building on Chaparral Street and Schatzel Street.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
30.b. RESOLUTION NO. 028527
Resolution authorizing the borrowing of up to $575,000 from the Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation in connection with financing the acquisition and renovation of the
parking lot located adjacent to the Ward Building on Chaparral Street and Schatzel Street.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 32 regarding the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Corpus Christi. Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales provided a
background of the provisions for the screening of dumpsters. Mr. Perales stated that in response to
recent citizen complaints, Code Enforcement staff has increased efforts to inform property owners of
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
March 23, 2010 — Page 12
the screening requirement. Mr. Perales added that several businesses have requested the
consideration of a moratorium on the code sections requiring the screening of dumpsters, if not on a
permanent, at least a temporary basis. Mr. Perales stated that staff recommends that if the
moratorium is consider, that it be on a temporary 180 -day basis.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
32. ORDINANCE NO. 028528
Ordinance imposing a temporary 180 -day moratorium on the requirement in Section 27-
3.07.01 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, to screen trash areas
on any lot used for business or multi -family purposes from street, public and neighboring
views; providing for publication; providing an effective date.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902Calvin, spoke
regarding the City responding to her complaint of potholes and thanked staff for the agenda
summary posted on the City's website. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the
Las Brisas Plant and spending money to fund the Mary Rhodes Pipeline, Phase II project. Keith
Arnold, Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau, provided a resolution from the Board of
Directors endorsing the immediate demolition of the Coliseum and in support of the Destination
Bayfront process. Mr. Arnold also stated that the Board of Directors supported placing the World
War II Memorial plaque in close proximity to the Coliseum site. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke
regarding the approval for the tax abatement from the Nueces County Commissioners Court for the
Las Brisas Plant.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:35 p.m. on March 23, 2010.
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I 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 March 23, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on March 30, 2010.
SEAL
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of March, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary