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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
January 11, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members: City Staff:
Chris Adler City Manager Angei R. Escobar
Larry Elizondo, Sr. City Attorney Carlos Valdez
Kevin Kieschnick City Secretary Armando Chapa
John Marez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
ABSENT
Priscilla Leal
MayorAdame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor David Bierne with Travis Baptist Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Adler.
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.
MayorAdame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of December
14, 2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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MayorAdame referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Electrical Advisory Board
Michael Riley (Reappointed)
Billy Ashcraft (Reappointed)
Bhaskar Patel (Reappointed)
William Pitchford (Reappointed)
Don Fretwell (Reappointed)
Jesse Gatewood (Appointed)
Steven Deases (Appointed)
Sister City Committee
Donald Russell (Reappointed)
Elizabeth Garza (Reappointed)
Michele Hammock (Reappointed)
Tim Dowling (Reappointed)
Arthur J. Valdez (Appointed)
Woodrow Mac Sanders (Appointed)
Letisia Rios -Cortez (Appointed)
Maria Elena Mendez (Appointed)
Timothy Goss (Appointed)
Jeremy Coleman (Appointed)
North Padre Island Development Corporation
John Marez (Reappointed)
Nelda Martinez (Reappointed)
Priscilla Leal (Reappointed)
Mark Scott (Reappointed)
Linda Strong (Appointed)
Reinvestment Zone No. Two Board
Linda Strong (Appointed)
INDEXED
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Sister City Committee (cont.)
Heather Moretzsohn (Appointed)
John Ryan Seaman (Appointed)
Linda Sharlow (Appointed)
Andrea Foley (Appointed)
Ernesto Trevino (Appointed)
Dr. Judith Martha Prewitt (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 20). Ms. Carolyn
Moon requested that Item 10 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-001
Motion approving the purchase of five equipment trailers from Southwest Wheel, of Corpus
Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0007-11, based on low bid, in the
amount of $50,655. These are replacements to the fleet. Funds are available in the Capital
Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2011-002
Motion approving a service agreement with McLemore Building Maintenance, Inc., of
Houston, Texas for custodial service for the main police building in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0130-10 based on best value for an estimated annual expenditure of
$93,833.88 of which $46,916.94 is budgeted in FY 2010-2011. The term of the contract will
be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods
subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have
been budgeted by the Police Department in FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2011-003
Motion approving the purchase of a 4 channel 800MHZ EDACS radio system, antenna
system, and microwave system for the City of Rockport and County of Aransas to provide
interoperable communications for all their public safety personnel, from Dailey & Wells
Communications, of San Antonio, Texas based on sole source for a total expenditure of
$1,020,003.80. Funds are available through the Public Safety Interoperable
Communications Grant which includes a 20% cash match from the City of Rockport and
County of Aransas.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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6. MOTION NO. 2011-004
Motion approving the purchase of fourteen (14) portable 800 MHz radios and accessories
from Dailey & Wells Communications, of San Antonio, Texas for use by the United States
Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force, a unit within the Police Department, based on sole
source for a total expenditure of $60,043.34. Funds are available through the Texas Coastal
Corridor High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
7.a. MOTION NO. 2011-005
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept sub -grant funding in the
amount of $20,000 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet
Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program, and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028906
Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program for
the purchase of training and equipment.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 028907
Ordinance appropriating $10,451.38 into the Library CIP Fund No. 3210, Project No.
120095, for improvements to the Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library from the following
sources: $65.88 from unappropriated interest earnings from the Library CIP Fund No. 3210,
$8,659.50 from royalties from oil, gas and mineral interests bequeathed to the City Library
from the estate of William T. Neyland and $1,726 from Clean Energy Credits; changing FY
2009-2010 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028449 to increase appropriations by
$10,451.38.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 028908
Ordinance appropriating $270 into the General Fund No. 1020, Central Library Org. No.
12800, for the purchase of books from the following sources: $20 from private donations and
$250 from a donation in memory of Catherine Ballengee; changing FY 2010-2011 operating
budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 to increase revenues and appropriations by $270.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
11.a. MOTION NO. 2011-006
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a contract from the Area
Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend for the continuation of the Senior Community Services
Elderly Nutrition Program. The contract period shall be effective October 1, 2010 through
September 30, 2013.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
11.b. RESOLUTION NO. 028911
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary
to accept a $128,093 grant awarded by the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend for
the FY 2011 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
11.c. ORDINANCE NO. 028912
Ordinance appropriating a $128,093 grant from the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal
Bend in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the FY2011 Senior Community
Services, Elderly Nutrition Program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
12.a. MOTION NO. 2011-007
Motion authorizing the City Manager to accept $11,000 in donations from various local
organizations for expenses incurred in relation to the Texas Municipal League Annual
Conference held in Corpus Christi on October 26-29, 2010.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
12.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028913
Ordinance appropriating $11,000 in donations in the No. 1020 General Fund for expenses
incurred in relation to the Texas Municipal League Annual Conference held in Corpus Christi
on October 26-29, 2010; changing the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 028683 by increasing revenues and expenditures by $11,000, each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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13.a. MOTION NO. 2011-008
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2011 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) that
is the planning and application process for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG)
programs.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
13.b. MOTION NO. 2011-009
Motion reaffirming Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program objectives and guidelines as previously approved and amended by
City Council Policy No. 9.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
14. MOTION NO. 2011-010
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Professional Engineering
Services Contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. of Ft. Worth, Texas in an amount not
to exceed $163,235 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Task 8 Runway Alternative
Study for the Corpus Christi International Airport.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
15. MOTION NO. 2011-011
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
RamBro Contracting of Robstown, Texas in the amount of $159,908 for the Fire Department
Maintenance Facility New Concrete Driveway/Parking Lot. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
16. MOTION NO. 2011-012
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 6 to the
construction contract with Malek, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $101,037
for the American Bank Convention Center Chiller Replacement Project for the removal and
repair of the existing roof system below Cooling Tower No. 3.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
17.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the Lease
Agreement with the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center, regarding
payment of utilities; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
17.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the Use
Agreement with the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center regarding payment of
utilities; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
17.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the Lease
Agreement with the South Texas Institute for the Arts regarding payment of utilities;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 028914
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year Lease Agreement (with
the option for three five year renewals) with BBC Capital, Ltd., for a 1.068 acre tract of land
and a 0.20 acre tract of land located at the northern end of Corpus Christi Beach, providing
for severance; providing for publication. (First Reading — 12/14/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
19. ORDINANCE NO. 028915
Amending Section 38-46, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by adding a new
section (1) to regulate aggressive panhandling in public places and by providing that a
culpable mental state is not required; providing for penalties; providing for severance; and.
providing for publication. (First Reading — 12/14/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 028916
Amending Section 53-109, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding operation
of golf carts on Mustang and Padre Island, providing for penalties, providing for severance;
and providing for publication. (First Reading - 12/14/10)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion an Item 10 regarding a planning subcommittee of the
Library Board. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, asked questions regarding the reasons for appointing
former Mayor Betty Noble Turner since she is not a resident of the City. Director of Libraries Herb
Canales explained that the Library Board recommended Ms. Turner because of her service to the
City over the years and Ms. Turner has an interest in libraries because her grandfather was the co-
founder of Barnes and Noble. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028909
Ordinance appointing Dr. Hatcher Chalkley as a member of a planning subcommittee of the
Library Board that will develop a three-year plan for the libraries.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
10.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028910
Ordinance waiving the residency requirement in Section 2-65 of the City of Corpus Christi
Code of Ordinances to appoint former Mayor Betty Noble Turner as a member of a planning
subcommittee of the Library Board that will develop a three-year plan for the libraries.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1110-01, Turner, Ramirez & Associates, Inc.: The applicant is requesting a
change of zoning from the "R-1B/SP" One -family Dwelling District with Special Permit to the
"A -1A" Apartment House District remaining consistent with the future land use of medium -
density residential. The property to be rezoned is described as Cenizo Canyon Unit 2, Lot 1,
located along the west side of Calallen Drive and approximately 860 feet north of Teague
Lane.
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial view
of the subject property; existing land use map; the future land use map; "R -1B" and" A -1A" allowable
uses; and views of the subject property. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff
recommended approval of the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "R-1B/SP" One -
family Dwelling District with a Special Permit to "A -1A" Apartment House District. Mr. Saldana
reported that 105 notices were mailed out to property owners within 200 feet and 11 were received
in opposition.
Council Member Kieschnick explained that property owners expressed concern that the
property would become a soup kitchen; however, after meeting with the applicant, Mr. Kieschnick
stated that he doesn't share those concerns.
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MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Phillip Ramirez, representative for the
applicant, provided a presentation on the plans for the subject property. Larry Pilbin, 13806 River
Ridge, expressed concern regarding water retention. Mr. Ramirez assured the residents that the
property will be fully engineered to conform to all the drainage in the area. Phillip Paiz, 13741
Hillwood Trail, expressed concern with changing the zoning to "A -1A" should the owners sell the
property. Mr. Paiz asked that the Council approve a Special Permit without changing the zoning.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Kieschnick, and
passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 028917
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Turner, Ramirez &Associates, Inc., by
changing the zoning map in reference to Cenizo Canyon Unit 2, Lot 1, located along the
west side of Calallen Drive and approximately 860 feet north of Teague Lane, from the "R-
1 B/SP" One -family Dwelling District with Special Permit to the "A -1A" Apartment House
District remaining consistent with the future land use of medium -density residential;
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: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
MayorAdame referred to Item 22, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following street closure:
22. Public hearing and First Reading Ordinance to consider abandoning and vacating an
89,683 -square foot portion of the North Country Club Place and South Country Club Place
public street rights-of-way, out of the Country Club Place Subdivision, the public rights-of-
way being located north of the Interstate Highway 37 right-of-way; subject to compliance with
the specified conditions.
Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales presented a map of the proposed right-of-way
closure. Mr. Perales stated that the right-of-way to be abandoned will become a private access
easement to the property owners in the area. In response to Council Member Kieschnick, Mr.
Perales stated that the paperwork pending on the property included payment of fair market value
and other conditions. City Secretary Chapa announced that staff is recommending postponing
action on this item until the first council meeting in February pending the completion of all necessary
paperwork.
No one appeared in opposition to the street closure. Mr. Scott made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Ms. Martinez, and passed.
Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to postpone taking any action on Item 22 until the first council
meeting in February pending the completion of all necessary and required paperwork. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Martinez.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Kieschnick, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Elizondo abstained; Leal and Marez
were absent.
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22. POSTPONED TO FIRST MEETING IN FEBRUARY
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Mayor Adame called for a 5 -minutes recess.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the Oso Creek/Oso Bay Area Park
Development. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation
including a background; project description; site plan; photos of the property; scope of work; pre -
design and master plan; project schedule; and budget. Mr. Anaya introduced Barbara Austin,
Principal of RVi Planning, and Pat Veteto with RVE Engineering. Ms. Austin provided information on
the conceptual drawing for the park; the RVI project team; a background on RVi; and RVi past
project.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the contribution the park will have
to the community; status of grant applications; communicating to the public; benefits of ecotourism;
the project team including local companies; and whether the park will tie into Flour Bluff.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in
support of the project and the inclusion of local participation. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
23. MOTION NO. 2011-013
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with RVi Planning of Austin, Texas in the amount of $264,180 for Oso Creek/Oso
Bay Area Park Development for the preparation of a Master Plan and design, bidding and
construction phase services and additional services for Phase 1 - Trails. (BOND ISSUE
2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 24 regarding Packery Channel Maintenance
Dredging & Beach Nourishment. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that this
item includes a design amendment contract for dredging and beach nourishment of Packery
Channel and an appropriation to fund the contract with HDR and additional funds for contingencies
or reimbursements associated with Phase 2.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: expected clearing during the
summer months; whether shoaling is currently building up; if the Channel will remain nautical
between now and October; involving and receiving input from the Island Strategic Action Committee;
the involvement of the Nearshore Research Center; the appropriation from FY 2009-2010 and 2010-
2011; and the sand placement.
Council Member Alder expressed the frustrations of the Island Strategic Action Committee
and requested that the committee be included in discussions regarding Packery Channel and
assigned a permanent liaison. Council Member Martinez requested a report on the financial
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projections expected in the budget. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
24.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028918
Ordinance transferring and appropriating $500,000 of the unappropriated fund balance in
the No. 1111 Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund into the No. 3278 Packery Channel projects
TIF #2 Fund for the Packery Channel Maintenance Dredging and Beach Nourishment
project and the Packery Channel Phase 2 Parking and Overlooks project; changing the FY
2010-2011 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 028683, by increasing
appropriations and expenditures by $500,000 each; changing the FY 2009 - 2010 Capital
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028449, by increasing proposed expenditures and
revenues by $500,000 each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong,
voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
24.b. MOTION NO. 2011-014
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a
Contract for Professional Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of $137,400 for a restated not to exceed fee of $177,100 for the Packery
Channel Maintenance Dredging and Beach Nourishment project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 25 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Improvements, Group 1. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a background and scope; the project limits; the bid review; project schedule;
and budget.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the estimated cost per curb
ramp; the costs associated with the curb ramps on Weber Road; an explanation on the increased
costs for curb ramps from $3,300 to $4,800; and whether specifications could be changed to lower
costs.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Brian Kocina, Ti -Zack Concrete,
stated that the costs for curb ramps have increased based on the compliance of state and federal
regulations. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of making the City as accessible as
possible and appreciated staff works to meet the guidelines.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
25. MOTION NO. 2011-015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Ti -Zack Concrete, Inc. of LeCenter, Minnesota in the amount of $1,448,396.50 for
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements, Group 1 for the Total Base Bid Parts A
and B. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Efizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 26 regarding the Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative
(SSOI) Program. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya introduced the presentation team
including Jim Forbes, President of Pipeline Analysis LLC; Director of Wastewater Operations Foster
Crowell; and Donnie Rehmet with Coym, Rehmet & Gutierrez. Mr. Anaya provided a background of
the project and explained that the SSOI would allow protection from an enforcement action by the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); the City's compliance history would not be
affected; and provide the City with time to effectively study the system and develop responsive
corrective actions through a process of hydraulic modeling and flow monitoring.
Mr. Forbes referred to a powerpoint presentation including sewer problems; the City's
sanitary sewer wastewater mains; the replacement value; the pipe inventory; photos of the clay pipe
system; typical performance curve; periodic rehabilitation; photos of the sanitary system and
manholes; TCEQ SSO initiative goals; benefits; the initiative process; the TCEQ FY11 Annual Water
Quality Investigator Training information; the seven requirements for the final compliance plan; the
draft sanitary sewer initiative final plan elements; implementation of the plan upon TCEQ approval
and execution of agreement; and the sanitary sewer initiative estimated costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the percentage of poor and
unacceptable pipes; other initiatives outside of replacement; the 303(d) designation of impaired
waters located with the Oso and Broadway areas; sharing information with the Beach Watch
Program and the study conducted at Oso Bay by Texas A & M University -Corpus Christi; the number
of years required to get a remediation plan for the 303(d) and whether the SSOI plan will assist the
City with the federal requirements for the remediation plan; the status of the Marina Netting plan;
funding; including the reduction of SSO in 2010 to the annual numbers; when the City stopped using
clay pipe; if there is a relationship or financial model on reduction of operating costs associated with
increasing compliance issues; and competitive bidding for wastewater equipment.
Council Member Martinez requested a presentation on the remediation plan. Council
Member Scott requested that staff include the 2010 reduction in SSO to the annual numbers chart.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
26. MOTION NO. 2011-016
Motion authorizing the City Manager to submit the City of Corpus Christi's final City-wide
Sanitary Sewer Overflow Initiative Plan to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) on or before January 14, 2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke
regarding the use of plastic bags in the city and asked the Council to consider plastic bags and
signing on to state-wide bottle bill. Dr. Bruce Taylor, 3370 San Antonio, spoke regarding the
establishment of an industry water recycling plan. Roger Landress, 242 Montclair, also spoke
regarding water recycling and the Las Brisas plant. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain Drive, spoke regarding
the extreme traffic in Houston and her appreciation for the freeways in Corpus Christi. Cheryl
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Martinez, 5403 Everhart, spoke regarding Animal Care Services falling under the Health Department
and the great work performed by Kelli Copeland during her service as Animal Control Manager. Ms.
Martinez also provided suggestions on improvements to Animal Control and recommended that the
interim or permanent position of Animal Control Manager be filled with an individual who
understands all aspects of the position. Emily Guernsey, 6845 Rhine, spoke in support of the work
performed by Kelli Copeland and encouraged the City to help Animal Control be vital for the
community and improve the future progression at Animal Control. Tamera Otis applauded the
presentation on the sanitary sewer problems.
Foster Edwards, CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce informed the Council of
the upcoming Chamber events including the CC under 40 breakfast on January 12th at 8:00 a.m. at
the Omni Hotel; the presentation to City Council on January 18th regarding the Oklahoma City trip;
the Mayor's State of the City on January 27th at the Omni Hotel; and the "CC Day in Austin" on
March 15t. Barbara Whitlock, 240 Oleander, spoke in support of the improvements to Animal Control
made by Kelli Copeland and stated that she hopes the reasons that lead to Ms. Copeland leaving
her position at Animal Control will change.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 2:52 p.m. on January 11, 2011.
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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 January 11, 2011 which were approved by the City
Council on January 18, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of January, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL