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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Linda Strong*
Mark Scott**
*Arrived at 12:22 p.m.
**Arrived at 2:43 p.m.
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 Reverend Charles Blackshear with First Presbyterian
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.
Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of February
15, 2011. 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 board appointments were made:
Building Standards Board
Randal Salazar (Reappointed)
Michael A. McCauley (Appointed)
Ramiro Munoz III (Appointed)
Sister City Committee
Angelica Carmona (Appointed)
Meredith Grant (Appointed)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Margaret A. Ramsey (Reappointed)
Herlinda Escobar Cantu (Appointed)
Arthur Carrillo (Appointed)
Jennifer Larivey (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 11). There were no
comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa announced that Item 8 is being withdrawn by staff.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
INDEXED.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 2
3. MOTION NO. 2011-049
Motion approving a service agreement with McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing, of Hutchins,
Texas for the refurbishment of thirty-two (32) solid waste refuse trucks for a total amount of
$148,941. The award is based on sole source and will be used by the Solid Waste
Department. Funds are available in the Solid Waste Operation Budget in FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2011-050
Motion approving a supply agreement with General Chemical Performance Products, LLC of
Parsippany, New Jersey for approximately 13,000 tons of liquid aluminum sulfate in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0069-11, based on low bid, for an estimated annual
expenditure of $1,257,490, of which $523,954.17 is required in FY 2010-2011. The term of
the contract is for twelve months with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month
periods, subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager, or his designee.
This chemical will be used by the Water Department for treatment of our water supply.
Funds have been budgeted by the Water Department in FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2011-051
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for the total amount of $226,000
from the 2010 State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention
Activity (SHSP LETPA) grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Fire
Grant Fund No. 1062.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 028968
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $59,914 to the
State of Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for funding available under
the Criminal Justice Programs Fund for the Police Department to establish a Regional
Fusion Center with a cash contribution of $25,000 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund
and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or
terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 3
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028969
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a $40,000 National
Recreation and Park Association Achieve Grant to develop a Community Action Plan that
will address chronic disease prevention and health promotion, and to execute all related
documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028970
Ordinance appropriating $40,000 grant from the National Recreation and Park Association
Achieve Grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund, to develop a Community
Action Plan that will address chronic disease prevention and health promotion.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; Scott and Strong were absent.
8. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the
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Head to amend torm from ten days to eight days (April 1 through April 11, 2011) and rent
fees from $30,000 to $18,000.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 028971
Resolution amending the service provider and custodial agreements with Valic Retirement
Services Company and AIG Federal Savings Bank for services with respect to the Deferred
Compensation Plan for sworn police officers adopted by Resolution No. 024321 to extend
the current renewal term of the agreements.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
10. MOTION NO. 2011-052
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Job Order Contract with
Barcom Commercial, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $74,602.20 for the Fire
Station No. 3 Renovations. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 4
11. MOTION NO. 2011-053
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Warranty Deed and a
Utility Easement instrument with George T. Smith and wife, Faye K. Smith in the total
amount of $107,133 plus $794 for a title policy, for the acquisition of Parcel 7 containing
1.122 acres of land for street right-of-way improvements located at the northwest corner of
Airline Road at Lipes Boulevard and Parcels 7A and 7B containing 0.248 acres of Utility
Easement for construction of drainage improvements along the frontage of Airline Road to
Master Channel 31, all necessary for the Airline Road Street Improvement Project -
Saratoga Boulevard to Rodd Field Road, Project #6465, Bond 2008 and for other municipal
purposes. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott and Strong were
absent.
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
12. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074(a) of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate the appointment of an Interim City Manager with possible discussion and action in
open session.
13. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074(a) of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate the appointment of a City Manager with possible discussion and action in open
session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Adame announced that no action will be taken on Item 13 regarding the appointment of a City
Manager and announced a public forum will be held on Saturday, February 26'n at 2:00 p.m. at the
American Bank Center, Henry Garrett Ballrooms, to allow the public to meet and interact with the top
two candidates for City Manager.
The following motion was passed regarding Item 12:
12. MOTION NO. 2011-054
Motion to appoint Margie Rose as Interim City Manager effective March 6, 2011 until the
appointment and qualification of the new City Manager and authorizing the Mayor to set
interim compensation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 14, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 5
Case No. 0111-04, CGP Acquisition & Development, LLC: The applicant is requesting a
change of zoning from the "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District resulting in a change of future land use from a low-density residential use
to a commercial use. The property to be rezoned is 1.305 acres out of Bohemian Colony
Lands, Section 3, Lot 4, located north of Holly Road and west of Santa Olivia Street.
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial
view; the existing land use map; the future land use map; ownership map; views of the subject
property; the original and revised site plan; and the key issues. Mr. Saidana stated that the staff
recommended denial of the applicant's request for a change of zoning from the "R-1 B" One -family
Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning
Commission is recommending approval of the applicant's request for a change of zoning from the
"R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: operation of a Dollar General on
subject property; ingress and egress on Santa Olivia; utilization of the project by residents; and
staff's concern with the impact of traffic to the single family residential area.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Mark Bush, representative for the
applicant, stated that he was present to respond to questions. Mr. Marez made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Ms. Leal, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 028972
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by CGP Acquisition & Development, LLC,
by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 1.305 acres out of Bohemian Colony Lands,
Section 3, Lot 4, located north of Holly Road and west of Santa Olivia Street, from the "R-1 B"
One -family Dwelling District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District, resulting in a
change of future land use from a low-density residential use to a commercial use; 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, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Adler abstained; Scott was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the development of the Palms at
Leopard Street. Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega explained that this resolution is
declaring support from the City of Corpus Christi for the development of the Palms at Leopard Street
and declaring it as its first priority of support in the Region 10 urban area designated by the State of
Texas. Mr. Ortega added that the project includes the development of a 120 unit family development
replacing the existing Northside Manor Apartments. John Longoria, Volunteer Chairman of Housing
and Community Services; Ray Lucas, Independent Asset Development; Deborah Guerrero, Vice
President of Texas Developments for NRP; Jose Mascoro, Assistant Director of Corporate Services,
were available to respond to questions.
Council Member Kieschnick stated that he strongly supported this resolution. Council
Member Elizondo also expressed full support for the resolution.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 6
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: demolition of the old facility;
services for the residents; and Neighborhood Revitalization Partners (NRP).
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Gloria Scott spoke regarding the lack
of interaction with the community and use of other land in the northside area. Ms. Scott asked the
Council to consider delaying approval to allow for involvement of the community. Abel Alonzo, 1701
Thames, encouraged the Council to support the project unanimously. Mr. Alonzo stated that
affordable housing is needed in this community and spoke in appreciation of the project requiring
10% of the housing for the disabled. Mr. Longoria stated that the group has worked with the
residents and involved the local community in this project.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. RESOLUTION NO. 028973
Resolution declaring the City of Corpus Christi's support of the development of The Palms at
Leopard Street.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding approval of the FY2011 Capital
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided
an overview of the public hearings held on the CIP; the delay of the vote on the first reading to allow
time for public review; the funding sources; the uses by program; the list of projects and dollar
amounts associated with Year 1; funding sources; revenues by type; the short term three-year plan;
the combined long range CIP summary; and the revised expected utility rate increases.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the inclusion of the Greenwood
Treatment Plant expansion in the long range program; funding for the Centennial House
Renovations and Labonte Park Improvements and potentially moving funding to the City/County
Park located by Tuloso Midway High School; status of Hopkins Road Drainage Improvements; land
acquisition for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline and the total cost of the project; grant funding from Texas
Parks & Wildlife; holding the Type A recommended and funded projects for Sunfish Island
Nourishment Project and Barge Dock Projection until receiving Council direction; amending the plan
with potential funding cuts from CDBG; anticipated engineering expenses with the Convention
Center and Selena Auditorium; whether the Council can agree or disagree on specific CIP projects;
creative planning when addressing the seawall projects to create value on the seawall; future
discussion on the 1/8 cent sales tax to ask voters to redirect for streets, use on seawall projects
identified, or other seawall redevelopment initiatives; Lift Station Repairs citywide; whether utility
transfers will be part of the budget; the Wetlands Mitigation Bank project; and communication with
the public on the impact to the utility rates.
Mr. Martinez stated that the criteria applied for the CIP projects include utility projects in Year
1 regulatory required; projects under construction; only completing projects to the completion of
design work; and the consideration for the health and safety needs of the system.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Council for delaying the first reading last week and spoke regarding the CIP being available for
public review. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding placing agenda attachments separately
on the website; the increase on utility rates; and redirecting the 1/8 cents sales tax to streets.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 2011 — Page 7
16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Approving the FY 2011 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the
amount of $173,982,100.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick
voting "No"; Scott was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 17 regarding the Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation (CCREDC) quarterly update. President and CEO of the CCREDC Roland
Mower referred to a powerpoint presentation including the 2010 economic trends for employment,
permits, and enplanements; the three -prong strategy; accomplishments; activity updates;
consolidation of economic development functions; and activity summary.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: additional information on
ACCION and closing costs and changes to the Texas Enterprise Zone Code designations.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke
regarding the sale of property at Naval Air Station Ingleside and a water taxi concept. Gloria Scott
spoke regarding the Council considering involving the community prior to voting on items and
thanked the Council for the appointment of Margie Rose as Interim City Manager.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:13 p.m. on February 22, 2011.
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1 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 February 22, 2011 which were approved by the City
Council on March 8, 2011.
SEAL
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of March, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary