HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/28/2012HEREBY 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 28, 2012 which were approved by
the City Council on March 20, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of March, 2012.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
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MINUTES
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Regular Council Meeting
February 28, 2012 - 12:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Joe Adame
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Kelley Allen
Larry Elizondo
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager Ronald L. Olson
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Joe Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Reverend Philip Douglas, Unitarian Universalist Church 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 February
21, 2012. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
The council made the following new appointment to the city's boards, commissions and
committees:
Airport Board
Wayne Squires
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 13). There were
no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2012-040
Motion approving a supply agreement with Martin Marietta Materials, of San Antonio, Texas
for crushed limestone base in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0059-12, based on low
bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $340,600 of which $141,916.67 is required for
FY2011-2012. The term of the contract is 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 designee. Funds are budgeted by the Street Department in FY2011-2012.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4. MOTION NO. 2012-041
Motion approving the purchase of a valve maintenance machine from E.H. Wachs Co., of
Harvard, Illinois based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local
Government Cooperative, in the amount of $69,832.14. Funds have been budgeted by the
Water Department in FY2011-2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5. MOTION NO. 2012-042
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) boom slope mower from Tiger Corporation, of
Sioux Falls, South Dakota in the amount of $106,229.70. The award is based on the
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative. This
unit is a replacement to the fleet and will be used by the Storm Water Department. Funds
are available in the Storm Water Operations Budget in FY 2011-2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6. MOTION NO. 2012-043
Motion approving a contract with MCCI, of Tallahassee, Florida for an estimated
expenditure of $86,905. The pricing terms listed are in effect for three (3) years from the
signed contract date. Funds are budgeted in the General Fund and the Risk Management
Administration Fund for the remainder of FY2011-2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029378
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$100,000 from the State Energy Conservation Office for a compressed natural gas vehicle
project and to execute all documents necessary to implement the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Alien, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029379
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the State Energy
Conservation Office in the Gas Grants Fund No. 1053 for a compressed natural gas vehicle
project; appropriating $49,000 from the Reserve for Fleet Maintenance Fund No. 5110 and
transferring and appropriating into the Gas Grants Fund No. 1053 as required for the
compressed natural gas vehicle project.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
8. MOTION NO. 2012-044
Motion appointing Council Members as Board of Directors to the Corpus Christi Corpus
Christi Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Board of Directors.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9. MOTION NO. 2012-045
Motion appointing Council Member Kelley Allen to the Board of Directors of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
10. MOTION NO. 2012-046
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Coastal
Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, Inc. for the construction and maintenance of a
permanent water control structure on the Rincon Bayou.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. MOTION NO. 2012-047
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment #1 of the "Rincon
Bayou Diversion Project -Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring" Contract with Conrad
Blucher Institute (CBI) at Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
12. MOTION NO. 2012-048
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with Rock
Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$107,450 for a total amount not to exceed $256,829 for Kostoryz Road Improvements
Phase 1 project for additional environmental testing and reporting.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote Adame, Adler,'
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting: "Aye".
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13. ORDINANCE NO. 029380
Accepting and appropriating $3,000 residents' cost share for street hump construction in
the No. 1020 General Fund; changing the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029155 to increase revenues and expenditures by $3,000 each. (First
Reading — 2/21/12)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
follows:
Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions which were listed on the agenda as
Executive session under Texas Government Code 551.071(1) (A) of the Texas
Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding contemplated litigation
involving the Corpus Christi Police Department, with possible discussion and action
in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate regarding confidential commercial or financial information received from
a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand
within the City and with which the City is conducting economic development
negotiations and to deliberate possible offers of financial or other incentives to said
business prospect.
The council went into executive session. The council returned from executive session.
Mayor Adame announced that no action would be taken on the executive sessions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14, and a motion was made and passed to open the
following public hearing:
Case No. 0112-02, Asset Development Corporation: The applicant is requesting a change
of zoning from the "RS -6" Single-family 6 District and "RM -AT" Multifamily Apartment
Tourist District to the "CR -2" Resort Commercial District -Barrier Island Business, resulting
in a change of future land use. The property to be rezoned is an 111.69 -acre tract of land
out of a portion of Block 26, 96.6 acres out of Block 27A, Block 27B, 3.5 acres out of Lot
1, Block 34, portion out of Lot 20, Block 41, Lots 7-14, Block 43, portion out of Lots 6, 8 and
14 and all of Lots 9-13, and Block 44, portion out of Lots 1, 2, 6 and 7 and all of Lots 3-5,
all in Padre Island -Corpus Christi Fairway Estates, located west of South Padre Island Drive
(PR22) and south of Commodores Drive.
Miguel Saldana, Development Services referred to a powerpoint presentation including an
aerial view; existing land use map; future land use map; regional transportation plan; views of the
subject property; conceptual site plan and layout of water resort area; and the ownership map. Mr.
Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff is recommending approval of the change
of zoning to the "CR -2" Resort Commercial District -Barrier Island Business. Chip Urban, Urban
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Engineering addressed questions regarding water supply issues and Paul Schexnailder spoke
regarding the traffic impact, buffering, lighting, and height restrictions.
Council Member Marez directed staff to consider placing height restricts in any incentive
agreements or development agreements with Asset Development.
Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. Nita Smith, Barbara Jansen, Abel
Alonzo, John White, and Mary Alice Eskridge spoke about the zoning change request. Ms. Jansen
provided a written statement and petition on behalf of Carmen Hagopian.
Council Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Elizondo. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their vote as follows:
14. ORDINANCE NO. 029381
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application of Asset
Development Corporation, LP, on behalf of multiple owners, by changing the UDC zoning
map in reference to a 111.69 — acre tract of land out of a portion of Block 26, 96.6 acres
out of Block 27A, Block 27B, 3.5 acres out of Lot 1, Block 34, a portion out of Lot 20, Block
41, Lots 7-14, Block 43, a portion out of Lots 6, 8 & 14 and all of Lots 9-13, and Block 44,
a portion out of Lots 1, 2, 6 & 7 and all of Lots 3-5, all in Padre Island -Corpus Christi
Fairway Estates, located west of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) and south of
Commodores Drive, from the "RS -6" Single Family 6 District and "RM -AT" Multifamily
Apartment Tourist District to the "CR -2" Resort Commercial District — Barrier Island
Business, amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan; 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, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Adame referred to Item 31, recommendations of the Ethics Commision to amend
Article V, Code of Ethics. Jennifer Dragoo, Chair of the Ethics Commission provided a brief
overview of the recommended changes to the preamble; conflicts of interest standards; the
definitions of conflict of interest and substantial interest; and complaints.
Council Member Marez directed staff to bring back the ordinance and change the number
of sworn complaints filed from 5 to 1. Council Member Loeb also supported the direction.
CITY CORPORATION MEETING
Mayor Adame recessed the Regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation (CCHFC).
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REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Adame reconvened the Regular Council meeting. Mayor Adame referred to Item 16.
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that this item relates to the previous action taken by
the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation regarding the transfer of the parking lot and long-
term leasehold interest in the Ward Building. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the
audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
16.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029382
Ordinance approving an advance of $135,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the
No. 1020 General Fund to the Fund No. 9030 Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation
for repayment to Fund No. 1059 Community Development Block Grant Fund of Ward
Building expenditures.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
16.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029383
Ordinance appropriating $330,187 received from Fund No. 9030 Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation and depositing into No. 1059 Community Development Block Grant
Fund to reimburse Ward Building expenditures.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Alien, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
16.c. ORDINANCE NO. 029384
Ordinance appropriating and transferring $578,360.15 from the Fund No. 9030 Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation to the No. 1020 General Fund as forgiveness of a loan
related to the Ward Building Parking Lot in 2009; changing the FY2011-2012 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase revenue by $578,360.15.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal,Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
16.d. ORDINANCE NO. 029385
Ordinance approving the transfer of the parking lot and the Tong -term leasehold interest in
the Ward Building generally located on North Chaparral Street between Schatzel Street and
Peoples Street to the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 17. Michael Barrera, Assistant Director of Financial Services
stated that staff is recommending the approval of contracts to five (5) local providers for the use
of temporary staffing services. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo
expressed concern with the use of temporary employees. Chris Bradford, Unique Employment
spoke regarding the benefits of using temporary services. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
17. MOTION NO. 2012-049
Motion approving service agreements with the following companies for the following
amounts for temporary staffing services, based on lowest responsible bid and multiple
progressive awards, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0186-11, for an estimated two-
year expenditure of $6,988,268.29 of which $1,455,889.23 is required for the remainder of
FY2011-2012. The term of the service agreement is for two years with an option to extend
for up to two additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers and
the City Manager or designee. This service will be used by all City departments. Funds are
available in the using departments' operating budgets in FY 2011-2012 and will be
requested for FY 2012-2013. (Attachment # 17)
Unique Employment Services
Corpus Christi, Texas
26 Line Items
$1,995,078.42
Absolute Staffing, L.P.
Corpus Christi, Texas
35 Line Items
$1,958,937.44
JAT Partners, LLC
DBA Remedy Intelligent Staffing
Corpus Christi, Texas
19 Line Items
$1,159,110.17
Advance'd Temporaries, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas
60 Line Items
$1,623,555.95
Express Employment Professionals
Corpus Christi, Texas
2 Line Items
$251,586.30
Grand Total: $6,988,268.29
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Loeb, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Leal and Marez voting "No"; Allen and Scott
were absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 18. Gus Gonzalez, Director of Water Operations explained
that this item authorizes the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Lavaca-
Navidad River Authority to develop alternative for the leasing of the Garwood water rights. Mayor
Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18. MOTION NO. 2012-050
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LN RA) to develop alternatives for
the leasing of the Garwood water rights to potential customers which may include the
construction of a pipeline and appurtenances to the LNRA facility.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Items 19. Gus Gonzalez, Director of Water Operations, stated that
this item is the second reading of the ordinance that sets the rates for the sale of untreated water.
Mr. Gonzalez reported that Items 19 and 20 are related. Mr. Gonzalez added that Item 20
authorizing a temporary raw water sales contract with Formosa Plastics Corporation for a total of
2000 acre feet of water or until expiration of the contract. Mayor Adame asked for comments from
the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 029386
Setting rates for the sale of untreated water to large volume industrial untreated water
customers obtaining water, which is under contract to the City, from a reservoir under the
exclusive control of a river authority; providing for publication. (First Reading — 2/21/12)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo
was absent.
20. ORDINANCE NO. 029387
Authorizing the City Manager to execute a temporary raw water sales contract with
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas. (First Reading — 2121112)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo
was absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 21. Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza explained that
this item is appropriating funds to the current fiscal year for the American Bank Center for capital
improvements. Jim Salamenta, General Manager -SMG, responded to questions regarding funding
for capital improvements for the Convention Center and Selena Auditorium. Mayor Adame asked
for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
21.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $26,124.47 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facility Fund
for American Bank Center expenditures; changing the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget,
adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed expenditures by $26,124.47.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb
was absent.
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21.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $268,000 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities Fund
for Marketing and Co -Promotion Expenditures for the American Bank Center; changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed
expenditures by $268,000
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb
was absent.
21.c FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $305,279.91 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities
Fund for American Bank Center Arena Capital Improvement Expenditures; changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155, by increasing proposed
expenditures by $305,279.91.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb
was absent.
21.d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $100,000 from unreserved fund balance of the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund
and authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund to and
appropriating in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities Fund for Arena capital and repair
maintenance needs relating to the food and beverage concessions; and changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155, by increasing revenues
by $50,000 and expenditures by $150,000.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb
was absent.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda (Items 22 - 30).
Mayor Adame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that no action or
public comment will be taken at this time. Staff provided a presentation on Item Numbers 22 through
30.
22. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment #7 to a Contract
for Professional Services with KSA Engineers, Inc. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of
$201,800.00 for a re -stated total of $2,387,216.95 for the Corpus Christi International Airport
Runway 13-31, Runway Extension Safety Mitigation Project for additional engineering and
design work.
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23. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Construction Contract with
Grace Paving & Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $2,719,256.42 for
Wooldridge Road from Rodd Field Road to Quebec for the Base Bid (Bond 2008).
24. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Associated Construction Partners LTD of Boerne, Texas in an amount of $353,425.00 for
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station Force Main Improvements for the Base
Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.
25. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Contract
for Professional Services with H DR, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $142,000.
for a total re -stated fee of $244,250 for the Downtown Streets — Chaparral Project for street
signalization.
26.a. Motion authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas and Redflex Traffic System, Inc. for Photo Red Light Enforcement Program.
26.b. Motion executing a Standard Form Citation Verification Services Program Agreement
between the City of Corpus Christi and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.
27. Case No. C1001 -02A. Vista del Mar Irrigation Company: The applicant is requesting a time
extension for a previously granted Special Permit. The subject property, Tract 1, consists
of approximately 1,230 acres that are located on the south side of the Nueces/Kleberg
County lines and along both sides of South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22). Planning
Commission and Staff's Recommendation: Approval of the request to extend the Special
Permit for two (2) years.
28. Zoning Case No. 1111-01, Bettie L. Barr: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning
from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, resulting in
a change of future land use from commercial use to a light industrial use. The property to
be rezoned is Don Patricio Subdivision, Block S, Lots 23-30, located on the northeast corner
at the intersection of Flour Bluff Drive and Division Road. Planning Commission and Staff's
Recommendation: Denial of the change of zoning from "CG -2" General Commercial District
to the "IL" Light Industrial District and in lieu thereof approval of a "CG -2" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit "SP" subject to five (5) conditions, without resulting
in a change of future land use from commercial use to a commercial use with a special
permit.
29. Zoning Case No. 0112-01. Yorktown Oso Joint Venture: The applicant is requesting a
change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5 District,
resulting in a change of future land use. The property to be rezoned is Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 25, 7.566 acres out of Lot 29, south of Yorktown
Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road. Planning Commission and Staff's
Recommendation: Approval of the change of zoning to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5
District.
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30. Zoning Case No. 0112-03, Vishal Hotel, LP: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning
from "IL" Light Industrial District to "CG -2" General Commercial District, not resulting in a
change of future land use. The property is described as Byron Willis Subdivision, Block 2A,
Lot J, located south of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358), east of Weber Road
and west of Flynn Parkway. Planning Commission and Staff's Recommendation: Approval
of the change of zoning to the "CG -2" General Commercial District.
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 32, Street Maintenance Funding Plan Overview. Assistant
City Manager Oscar Martinez provided an overview of the proposed schedule of Council workshop
sessions to be held on March 20th, March 27th, April 10th; April 17th; and April 24th and discussion
items to implement the final street improvement financing plan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Swize, Vice President of Gulf Compress, spoke regarding providing business support
on the issue of street repair funding; Assistant City Manager Rudy Garza publically thanked the City
Council, City Manager Olson and previous administration for their working relations during his time
at the City; Abel Alonzo spoke regarding Assistant City Manager Garza's work with the City and
wished him the best in his future endeavors.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:16 p.m. on February 28, 2012.