HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/20/2011I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of September 20, 2011, which were approved
by the City Council on September 27, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of September, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
(S E A L)
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MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 20, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
David Loeb
John Marez
Nelda Martinez*
Mark Scott
City Staff:
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
Assistant City Secretary Mary Juarez
*Arrived at 12:03 p.m.
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Deacon Michael Mantz with the Diocese of Corpus Christi
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Kevin Kieschncik.
Assistant City Secretary Juarez 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 September
13, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2-4). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Leal requested that Item 2 be pulled for individual
consideration. Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO, 2011-200
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Services contract
with Coym, Rehmet, & Gutierrez Engineering, L.P. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$236,127 for Paving Assessment Projects: Vaky Street (Swantner to Reid), Ivy Lane
(Gollihar to Horne) and Clare Drive (SPID to McArdle). (BOND 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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4. ORDINANCE NO. 029212
Amending the effective date of Ordinance No. 029142 making stopping, standing, and
parking violation a civil offense from October 1, 2011 to January 1, 2012 and to provide a
repealer. (First Reading — 09/13/11)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
The following item was pulled for individual consideration and was voted on separately.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience and the following citizen spoke: Abel Alonzo.
Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for their vote on Item No. 2 as follows:
2. RESOLUTION NO. 029211
Resolution approving an Electronic Procurement Policy for the Finance Department.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No".
REGULAR AGENDA ITEM
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 5. City Attorney Carlos Valdez explained that this item is
to authorize a contract with Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta, LLP for redistricting services. Mr.
Valdez provided information on the legislative requirements to equalize populations; the
collaboration effort between Del Mar College District and Corpus Christi Independent School District
(CCISD); the Request for Qualification (RFQ) process; the responders and ratings; and
recommendations. Mr. Valdez added that Del Mar College District has adopted the recommendation
of the Bickerstaff firm and CCISD financing committee is recommending Thompson & Horton, LLP.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience and the following citizen spoke: Abel Alonzo.
Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. MOTION NO. 2011-201
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute a contract with
Bickerstaff, Heath, Delgado, Acosta LLP for Redistricting Services.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
FIRST READING ORDINANCES
MayorAdame referred to Item 6. Miguel Saldana, Senior Planner explained that this item is a
request for closure of a 20 -foot wide right-of-way as part of the development of Ranch Lake Unit 2
subdivision. Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience and there were none. Assistant
City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a portion of a 20 -foot wide undeveloped, dedicated public right-of-
way out of Lot 7, Section 19, Bohemian Colony Lands, said public right of way located
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between the Yorktown Boulevard public rights of way and Oso Creek, and south of the
Schanen Ditch drainage right of way; subject to compliance with the specified conditions..
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item 7. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya stated that
this item is the appropriation for Flour Bluff Drive Phase I improvements project for reimbursement of
work performed for WalMart to relocate a fire hydrant. Mayor Adame called for comments from the
audience and there were none. Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $6,061.55 in payments from Satterfield and Pontikes Construction, Inc. in
Fund No. 3530 for the Flour Bluff Drive Phase 1 Improvements Project for reimbursement of
work performed for Wal-Mart; changing the FY2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029135 to increase revenues and expenditures by $6,061.55 each.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND UPDATES TO COUNCIL
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda, Items 8 - 25. Mr.
Adame stated that these items are for informational purpose only and that no action will be taken at
this time. He said that the Council would address the items in two parts starting with Items 8 —16.
The Council discussed items 9, 15, and 16.
Mayor Adame then referred to Items 17 through 25.
Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager, addressed Items 17, 18, and 19 related to the
Packery Channel. Mr. Perales explained that these items include convening meetings of the North
Padre Island Development Corporation and Reinvestment Zone Number Two on September 27,
2011; amending the Project and Financing Plans for the Reinvestment Zone Number Two; changing
projections; and approving contracts for dredging and beach nourishment and quarterly monitoring.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya addressed Item 20, an appropriation and
construction contract with B.E. Beecroft Construction, Inc. for the Corpus Christi International Airport
Communications Center, Perimeter Security, Standby Generator and Commercial Aviation Apron
Lighting Upgrades. Mr. Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including the project location,
schedule, and project costs.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya addressed item 21, a construction contract with
Bay, Ltd. for the Buddy Lawrence Drive project from I H 37 to Antelope Street. Mr. Anaya provided a
brief presentation on the project scope; project schedule; and budget.
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Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya addressed Item 22, a construction contract with
Ti -Zack Concrete, Inc. for ADA Improvements Group 2 project. Mr. Anaya explained that the project
includes funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA). Mr. Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
project locations of the sidewalks, ramps, and bus stops; the project schedule; and costs.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya addressed Item 23, a construction contract with
Texas Sterling Construction Company for Airline Road from Saratoga to Rodd Field. Mr. Anaya
referred to a powerpoint presentation including the overall project scope; the typical sections;
phased full closure; partial closure; the life cycle analysis of concrete versus asphalt; project
schedule; and project budget. Mr. Anaya reported that staff is recommending full (phased) closure
with concrete.
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana addressed Item 24, recommendation of a time extension of a
Special Permit (SP) granted to Proportional Prosperity LLC located in the Las Colonias Unit 4
subdivision at 1302 Saratoga. Mr. Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
existing land use map; the future land use map; oblique views; additional views of the subject
property; and view of the storage facility. Mr. Saldana stated that Planning Commission and staff's
recommended approval of the extension.
Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris addressed Item 25, a proposed art donation
of sculpture "Wind Dancer" donated by Dusty Durrill. Mr. Morris introduced James Gurley and artist
H.W. "Buddy" Tatum. Mr. Gurley referred to a brief presentation of the statute including the
inspiration behind the sculpture; the design; and proposed location at Cole Park.
Mayor Adame referred to the Updates to City Council section on the agenda.
Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris addressed Item 26, a presentation on the
Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan Update. Mr. Morris introduced Lloyd Lentz, Senior
Landscape Architect with Halff Associates. Mr. Lentz referred to a powerpoint presentation including
responses from phone and web survey; key issues to address in master plan; the approach; input
gathering process; profile of survey responders; the current recreation activities; recreation wants;
priority ranking process; top recreation priorities; and Phase 2 and 3 project scopes.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that the Administration Committee wanted to
take this opportunity to introduce Celia Gaona, new City Auditor. Ms. Gaona thanked the Council for
the opportunity and stated that she looked forward to working with the City Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following citizens spoke during public comment: Huxley Smith - the concessions at
Magee Beach and renovating the breakwater with Type A funds; Abel Alonzo - the work by the
Water Department on the Energy Efficiency Toilet program; Carolyn Moon - passage of the
ordinances regarding the sustainability plan; and June Martinez - Metrocom, EMT and ambulance
services and response.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:16 p.m. on September 20, 2011.