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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 29, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members: City Staff:
Chris Adler Interim City Manager Margie Rose
Larry Elizondo, Sr. City Attorney Carlos Valdez
Priscilla Leal City Secretary Armando Chapa
John Marez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
ABSENT
Kevin Kieschnick
MayorAdame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Philip Douglas with Unitarian Universalist Church
of Corpus Christi and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Matthew Bridges
with Troop #87 who is working on his Eagle Scout badge.
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 March 22,
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:
Commission on Children and Youth
Danny Kollaja (Appointed)
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Jay Gardner (Appointed)
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Tim Heuston (Appointed)
Christopher Lawrence (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 10). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Marez requested that Item 4 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-071
Motion approving a supply agreement with Nardis, Inc., of Kilgore, Texas for police uniforms,
in the amount of $64,914.40, of which $21,638.13 is required in FY 2010-2011. The term of
the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend the contract for up to two
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
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Manager or designee. The award is in accordance with the General Services Administration
(GSA) Federal Supply Schedule 84 Cooperative Purchasing Program. 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, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.a. MOTION NO. 2011-072
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept supplemental grant funding in the
amount of $12,208 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug
Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor
Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029009
Ordinance appropriating $12,208 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund from the Executive
Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the Police
Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High intensity Drug
Trafficking Area.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.c. MOTION NO. 2011-073
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept supplemental grant funding in the
amount of $21,060 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug
Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor
Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.d. ORDINANCE NO. 029010
Ordinance appropriating $21,060 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund from the Executive
Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the Police
Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
5.a. MOTION NO. 2011-074
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$327,931.90 from the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety, for
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funding eligible under the Local Border Security Program FY 2010-2011 and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029011
Ordinance appropriating $327,931.90 from the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of
Public Safety in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for overtime associated with the Local
Border Security Program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029012
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a grant from the Texas
Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in the amount
of $16,774.20, for hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities, in the
No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029013
Ordinance appropriating $16,774.20 from the Texas Department of Public Safety,
Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) Grant Program in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund for public
awareness brochures, school book covers, production and broadcast of public service
announcements, and to conduct an emergency response exercise and activities, with a cash
or soft match of $5,975.80.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 029014
Ordinance authorizing the resale of eight (8) properties for $25,300 which were foreclosed
upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the City shall receive $2,885.19 plus
$1,476.35 for partial payment of City paving and demolition liens.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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8. MOTION NO. 2011-075
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
Leoncitos, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $71,877.60 for the Cimarron
Boulevard Right Turn Lane Improvements for the Total Base Bid. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
9. MOTION NO. 2011-076
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Change Order No. 9 for the
acquisition of a Final Cover Irrigation System to a construction contract with Environmental
Specialties International of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the amount of $35,000.00 for a
restated not to exceed fee of $7,099,980.57 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill Final Cover System
(Phases 4-6) and Landfill Gas Collection System.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the Sports Field Lighting
Improvement Project. Council Member Marez asked for the schedule for the improvements to the
leagues. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya reported that the total project is scheduled to
be completed in March 2012. Billy Delgado, Project Manager, explained that the City is working with
the leagues and is committed to complete the work prior to the next upcoming spring season and
use the resources necessary to complete the project. In response to Council Member Marez, Mr.
Delgado stated that the Kiwanis Field is a priority and the City will coordinate work schedules to
accommodate the other leagues. Tim Oordt, Musco Sports Lighting LLC, reported that Musco is
working with the City to schedule, prioritize and coordinate the work and will continue to keep the
leagues informed on the timeline. Council Member Marez requested that the Council be updated on
the progress of the work. In response to Council Member Leal, Mr. Oordt stated that the work at the
Greenwood Sport Complex is complete. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
10. MOTION NO. 2011-077
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Texas Buy Board Contract
with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. of Round Rock, Texas in the amount of $827,004 for the
Sports Field Lighting Improvements for the lighting of select youth sports fields at the
following locations. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
• Youth Sports Complex - International Westside Baseball League
• Youth Sports Complex - Sparkling City Girls Fast Pitch League
• Price Park - Southside Pony League
• Bill Witt Park - Padre Little League
• Kiwanis Field - Kiwanis Senior League
• Southside Little Miss Kickball League (McArdle)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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MayorAdame announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows:
11. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Josie
Hernandez vs. City of Corpus Christi; Civil Action No. 2:10 -CV -186; In The United States
District Court, Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, with possible discussion
and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
11. MOTION NO. 2011-078
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of McKibben, Woolsey &
Villarreal, L.L.P. to provide legal representation to the City, in Civil Action No. 2:10 -CV -186,
Josie R. Hernandez v. City of Corpus Christi, at an hourly rate not exceeding $200, subject
to certification of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye'; Kieschnick was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the Yorktown Boulevard from Staples
Street to Cimarron Boulevard Landscaping Improvements project. Director of Engineering Services
Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background; project scope; project
budget; and schedule. Robert Gignac, Gignac and Associates, was available to respond to
questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the total cost of the enhancement
grant; anticipated amendments to the landscaping contract; the design team for the overall project;
the cost for the one year maintenance agreement with the contractor; the use of local contractor for
purchasing the plants; the number of local growers or contractors; the reason for an elaborate
landscape for this project; the 80% match from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT);
whether the future expansion to six (6) lanes will impact the landscaping project; irrigation; problems
with bonding capabilities for local contractors; and the lighting layout for the improvements.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Council for encouraging local participation and small business and Mr. Anaya and the
Engineering staff for working closely with other governmental agencies.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12. RESOLUTION NO. 029015
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Advance Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $44,148 for the
Yorktown Boulevard from Staples Street to Cimarron Boulevard Landscape Improvements
Project, as part of the Bond 2008 Transportation Enhancement Project. (BOND ISSUE
2008)
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 13 regarding the 2011 Buc Days presentation. Barry Box,
President of the Buccaneer Commission, provided a background and history of Buc Days events;
the future goals for the Rodeo; scholarships; and new events. Mr. Box thanked the City for their
continued support. Tricia Perrone, Sponsorship and Promotions Manager, provided an overview of
the 2011 Buc Days events including the Folklorico Competition; Rodeo Roping Showdown & Trail
Ride Weekend; Rodeo and BBQ Cook -off; the Illuminated Night Parade and Junior Parade; and the
festival and carnival. Mr. Box announced that Buc Days will hold a scholarship/fundraiser dinner at
the Ortiz Center on Friday, May 6th and will announce the Buc Days King and Queen.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 14 regarding an update on the City's BoldFuture for the
Coastal Bend Action items. Interim City Manager Margie Rose introduced the presentation team
including Finance & Resource Manager Saundra K. Thaxton, Michelle Barrera from Texas A & M
University — Corpus Christi; and Executive Assistant to the Assistant City Manager Esther
Velazquez. Ms. Thaxton acknowledged the internal team members and lead partners in the
audience. Ms. Thaxton referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview; background
information; the contributing partners; the BoldFuture phases; the City's role as lead partner; action
items by department including BoldAccomplishments, BoldProgress and BoldBlueprints; and future
milestones.
Council Member Martinez stated that BoldFuture is heading in the right direction and it takes
all the partners working together. Council Member Adler thanked Ms. Thaxton, Interim City Manager
Rose, Claudia Jackson, Dr. Mary Sherwood, and Debbie Lindsey -Opel for their leadership. Ms.
Adler stated that the BoldFuture progress can be seen throughout the City. Mayor Adame reported
that BoldFuture is an excellent tool when selling the City.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 15 regarding a status report on the adoption of the Unified
Development Code (UDC). Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales provided a brief overview on the
continuous work to develop the UDC. John Bell, Wood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C., referred to a
powerpoint presentation including the development background of the UDC; the purpose of the
UDC; next steps moving forward; and the basic provisions of the UDC. Mr. Bell recommended the
first reading be scheduled on April 12th, the second reading on April 19th; and an effective date of
July 1st
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: addressing the updates to the
code; incorporating the trust fund policies; whether there are monetary fees in the UDC; explanation
on the length and size of the document; involvement of commercial builders, homebuilders,
engineers, realtors, and commercial realtors; non -conforming lots; the effective date of the
ordinance; implementation process and training of staff; whether the recommendations from Horizon
have been incorporated in the process; the clarity of the process; automated processes for permits;
assistance and resources provided by the Development Services Department on projects; the
dispute resolution procedures; the difference between "H" and "10" zoning districts; and the flood
hazard reduction.
Council Member Leal requested a copy of the draft resolution procedures. In response to
Council Member Leal, Mr. Perales stated that FEMA is in the process of updating the flood maps for
the area and staff is working on the implementation of the 2009 Building Codes which will increase
the level of protection from flooding.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Cheryl Martinez, President of People
Assisting Animal Control, spoke regarding the donation of items PAAC has provided to Animal
Control including GPS tracking units. Ms. Martinez informed the Council that PAAC is holding a
fundraiser on April 16th at the Art Center to help assist with funding a position at Animal Control.
John Bell, Wood, Boykin & Wolter, P.C., introduced his colleague Shannon Steele who assisted with
the UDC process.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:12 p.m. on March 29, 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 March 29, 2011 which were approved by the City
Council on April 12, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of April, 2011.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL