HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/29/2012I 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 May 29, 2012 which were approved by the City
Council on June 12, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of June, 2012.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
INDEED
Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes - Final
City Council
1201 Leopard St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012 12:00 PM
Council Chambers
A. Proclamations / Commendations
Mayor Adame read the following Proclamation:
Proclamation declaring June 9-19, 2012 as "147th Anniversary of the
Juneteenth Celebration, the Spirit of Emancipation Days"
B. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order.
Present: 9 - Mayor Joe Adame,Council Member Chris Adler,Council Member Kelley
AIIen,Council Member Larry Elizondo,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Council Member John Marez,Councii Member Nelda
Martinez, and Council Member Mark Scott
C. Invocation.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor John Hardy, St. Mark's Episcopal
Church.
D. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge was led by Council Member Priscilla Leal.
E. Roll call.
City Secretary Chapa verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting:
Council Members Present: Mayor Joe Adame, Council Members Chris Adler,
Kelley Allen, Larry Elizondo, Priscilla Leal, David Loeb, John Marez, Nelda
Martinez and Mark Scott.
Charter Officers Present: City Manager Ron Olson, City Attorney Carlos Valdez
and City Secretary Armando Chapa.
F. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2012.
A motion was made by Council Member Elizondo, seconded by Council
Member Leal to approve the minutes as presented and passed with the
following vote:
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Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
G. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. CONSENT AGENDA
2.
3.
MayorAdame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda, Items 2 through
3. There were no comments and the items were approved by one vote:
Type A grant for investment and expansion of a cycle business in downtown
Corpus Christi
Ordinance appropriating $200,000 from the unreserved fund balance in
the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for a business incentive
grant from the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation ("Type A Corporation") to Plant Bikes LLC ("Rugged
Cycles") for building improvements to expand their current location in
Corpus Christi and the creation and retention of jobs; Changing the FY
2011-2012 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155, by
increasing proposed expenditures by $200,000; and declaring an
emergency
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029489
Resolution approving a business incentive agreement for the creation
and retention of jobs between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and Plant Bikes LLC
("Rugged Cycles"), which provides a grant of up to $200,000 for building
improvements to expand their current location in Corpus Christi and the
creation and retention of jobs, and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute a business incentive project support agreement with
the Type A Corporation regarding implementation and administration of
the Rugged Cycles Business Incentive Agreement for the creation and
retention of jobs.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Res 029490
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
4.
5.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive
session. MayorAdame announced that no action would be taken on the
executive sessions.
Executive session under Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas Government
Code to consult with attorneys regarding contemplated litigation involving
contractor performance on a city construction contract.
This executive session was discussed.
Executive session pursuant to Section 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.
This executive session was discussed.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
UDC amendment to remove Historic Overlay District from building located at
828 Oak Park Drive
6.
Public Hearing and Ordinance to consider amending ordinance No.
025197, by removing the "HC -I" Historical -Cultural Landmark
Preservation Overlay District, currently referenced in the Unified
Development Code ("UDC") as "H" Historic Overlay District, from Lots
10, 11, and 12, Block 9, Oak Park; amending the comprehensive pian to
account for any deviations from the existing comprehensive plan;
providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication;
and declaring an emergency.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council Member Adler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029491
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8.
First Reading Ordinance - Amending Urban Transportation Plan to modify
alignment of Aquarius Street
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan, an element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by providing for
modification of street alignment of Aquarius Street; amending related
elements of the Comprehensive Pian of the City; providing for severance;
providing for publication. (1st Reading 5/29/12)
Bob Payne, Development Services stated that this item is to provide
modification of street alignment of Aquarius Street and would extend
dead-end at Dasmarinas Drive. A motion was made by Council Member Scott,
seconded by Council Member Elizondo to open the public hearing. Mayor
Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments
from the audience. A motion was made by Council Member Martinez,
seconded by Council Member Elizondo to close the public hearing.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029506
First Reading Ordinance - Amending Urban Transportation Plan to modify
Martin Street
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan, an element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by providing for
modification of Martin Street; amending related elements of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for severance; providing for
publication. (1st Reading - 5/29/12)
Bob Payne, Development Services stated that this item is realigning the
extension of Martin Street and, designating Dorado Street and a portion of
Hacala Street to a C-1 Collector. A motion was made by by Council Member
Scott, seconded by Council Member Elizondo to open the public hearing.
Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments from the audience. A motion was made by Council Member Scott,
seconded by Council Member Martinez to close the public hearing.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: Ord 029507
First Reading Ordinance - Amendment to the Urban Transportation Plan to
add Master Channel Ditch 27 to Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan, an element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi; by adding Master
Channel Ditch 27 to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Map; amending
related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for
severance; providing for publication. (1st Reading - 5/29/12)
Bob Payne, Development Services stated that the purpose of this item is to
amend the Urban Transportation Plan Hike and Bike Trail System by
designating Master Channel Ditch 27 a Hike and Bike Trail. A motion was
made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Elizondo to
open the public hearing. MayorAdame asked for comments from the
audience. There were no comments from the audience. A motion was made
by Council Member Scoft, seconded by Council Member Elizondo to close the
public hearing.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029508
L. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
Ni. FIRST READING ORDINANCES:
Appropriation of revenues from customer facility fee to offset cost of Airport
rental car operations faciltiy
10. Ordinance appropriating $629,027 in revenue from customer facility
charges in the No. 4632 Airport Customer Facility Charge Fund to fund
design, construction and debt service associated with the Quick Turn
Around facility for rental car operations at Corpus Christi International
Airport and transferring $483,675 into the Airport CFC Debt Service
Fund No. 4643; amending the FY 2011-2012 capital budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029135 to increase appropriations by $629,027. (1st
Reading - 5/29/12)
Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation stated that this item is appropriating funds
collected from customer facility charges. MayorAdame asked for comments
from the audience. Abel Alonzo thanked staff for their work on this item.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
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following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leaf, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029509
Appropriation of developer / community contributions for park improvements
Ordinance appropriating $54,833.71 in developer contributions and
$580.42 in interest earnings for a sum of $55,414.13 in the No. 4720
Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements, and other related
projects. (1st Reading - 5/29/12)
Mike Morris, Director of Parks & Recreation stated that this item is
apporpriating funds for park improvements. MayorAdame asked for
comments from the audience. There were no comments from the audience.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- MayorAdame, Council Member Adler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: Ord 029510
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL
12.
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda section, Items 12 through 45.
MayorAdame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and
that no action or public comment would be taken at this item. Staff provided a
presentation on Items 14, 25, and 34 through 45.
Purchase of replacement radiator for water treatment plant back-up
generator
Motion approving the purchase of one replacement radiator for an Onan
Generator from Cummins Southern Plains for a total amount of
$63,483.65. The equipment is used by the City's Water Department, O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant on an emergency backup generator.
Funds are budgeted in the Water Department operations budget in
FY11/12.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-099
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Service agreement to provide contracted municipal court bailiffs for Municipal
Court
13. Motion approving a three-year service agreement for contracted
commissioned municipal court bailiffs with Alpha Security Solutions &
Investigations of Corpus Christi, TX based on lowest responsible bid in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0082-12, for a total amount of
$467,625.60, of which $25,979.20 is required for the remainder of
FY2011 /2012. The term of the agreement is for three years with an
option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods subject to the
approval of the service provider and the city manager or designee.
Funds are available in the Municipal Court Security Fund.
This Motion was recommended by staff to Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-100
Purchase of replacement radiator for water treatment plant back-up
generator
Service agreement to supply emergency response equipment and services in
the event of a disaster
14. Motion approving a service agreement for Emergency/Disaster
Response Services with Garner Environmental Services, Inc. of Deer
Park, TX for a total amount of $406,667.74. The term of the agreement is
four years. The award is in accordance with the General Services
Administration's (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule 84 Cooperative
Purchasing Program.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-101
Purchase of group life and disability insurance for City employees
15. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to purchase two years of Group Life Insurance
from Standard Insurance Company of Portland, Oregon for a total amount
of $69,816.03, of which no funding is required for the remainder of this
fiscal year, and two years of Disability Insurance from Lincoln Financial
Group of Houston, TX for a total amount of $166,195.87, of which no
funding is required for the remainder of this fiscal year; based on lowest
responsible proposal; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to extend the coverage for up to two
optional one-year periods, subject to approval of the service provider.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: M2012-102
Acceptance of grant and appropriation of funds for Lindale Park Community
Garden
16. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents to accept a $15,000 grant awarded by Scotts Miracle -Gro
and the United States Conference of Mayors for the construction of the
Lindale Park Community Garden.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029492
17. Ordinance appropriating a $15,000 grant awarded by Scotts Miracle -Gra
and the United States Conference of Mayors in the No. 1067 Parks and
Recreation Grant Fund, for the construction of the Lindale Park
Community Garden, and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029493
Acceptance of grant and appropriation of funds for Elderly Nutrition Program
18. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $160,431 grant awarded by the Area
Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend for the first federal installment of FY
2012 funding for the Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition
Program.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029494
19. Ordinance appropriating a $160,431 grant from the Area Agency on
Aging of the Coastal Bend in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants
Fund for the FY 2012 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition
Program; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029495
State grant application for funding the Bay Jammin' Concert Series
20. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant
application to the State of Texas, Governor's Office, Texas Music Office,
in the amount of $3,000 for the Bay Jammin' 2012 Concert series.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: Res 029496
Lease agreement with YMCA for use of T.C. Ayers Pool for free summer swim
program
21. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute lease
agreement with Young Men's Christian Association of the Coastal Bend,
Inc. (YMCA) for use of the T. C. Ayers Pool and adjacent grounds for
summer 2012 and two additional summer periods, for YMCA's operation
of free summer swim programs; and declaration of emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029497
lnterlocal Agreements with local school districts to provide summer program
transportation services
22. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Caiallen Independent School District to
provide transportation services for summer youth recreation programs.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029498
23. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Independent School District
to provide transportation services for summer youth recreation programs.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029499
24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Flour Bluff Independent School District to
provide transportation services for summer youth recreation programs.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029500
Authorization of expenditures for Chamber of Commerce Base Closure Task
Force efforts
25. Resolution to authorize expenditures of $25,000 in FY 2012 and $75,000
in FY 2013 to be used by the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force
for efforts to keep open the Corpus Christi Army Depot, Naval Air Station
Kingsville, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029501
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Authorization to execute future Memorandum of Agreements with the Federal
Aviation Administration
26. Resolution authorizing the execution of future Federal Aviation
Administration Memoranda of Agreement for technical services
associated with the Runway Safety Project at Corpus Christi International
Airport to be paid from funds that will be awarded under future Federal
Aviation Administration Grant Nos.49 and 50.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029502
Approval of agreement with TxDOT for use of right-of-way for Airport runway
extension lighting system
27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) for 1) the construction and maintenance of two Medium Intensity
Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights
(MALSR) stations; and 2) the lowering and /or relocation, and
maintenance of light poles and signage in State Highway (S.H.) 44
right-of-way.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029503
Approval of contract for review of construction contracts for energy efficient
conservation project for major city facilities
28. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 3 for peer review services with Stridde, Callins &
Associates, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $125,000.00
for the Energy Efficient Conservation Retrofit - Major City Facilities
project.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-103
Appropriation of funds and award of construction contract for Planning
Department's new offices
29. Ordinance appropriating $83,784.51 from the Maintenance Services
Unreserved Fund Balance No. 5110 for the Planning Department New
Offices at City Hall First Floor, changing the FY2011-2012 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing expenditures by
$83,784.51.
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This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029504
30. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Job
Order Contract with Barcom Commercial, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of $58,849.48 for the Planning Department New Offices at
City Hall First Floor project.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-104
Award of construction contract for City Hall exterior lighting improvements
31. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to award a Job Order
Construction Contract with Alpha Building Corporation of Corpus Christi ,
Texas in the amount of $63,697.84 for City Hall Exterior Lighting
Improvements for increased illumination and efficiency.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-105
Amendment to CIP Budget and Participation Agreement for city's portion of
street construction costs in Greystone Subdivision (south of Slough Road
and east of Rodd Field Road)
32. Ordinance amending the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 029135 by adding Projects #E12036 Greystone
Subdivision, Unit 3, Street Participation and #E12035 CCISD -
Southside MS Tract PA, Street Participation; increasing expenditures in
the amount of $283,381.76; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029505
33. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Participation Agreement with Alty Enterprises, Inc., Developer of
Greystone Subdivision Unit 3, in the amount of $44,885.66 for the City's
portion of the cost of Sydney Street abutting the linear park, in
accordance with the Unified Development Code.
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-106
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS
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Change of zoning from commercial to light industrial on property located at
10010 South Padre Island Drive
34. Case No. 0312-01: Nueces Stone Quarry, LLC: A change of zoning from
the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial
District, resulting in a change of land use from commercial to light
industrial. The property to be rezoned is Flour Bluff Point, Block 6, Lots 2,
3, and 4, located along the north side of South Padre Island Drive (SH
358) between Hermine Drive and Stone Street.
Planning Commission & Staff Recommendation:
Denial of the change of zoning to the "IL" Light Industrial District and, in
lieu thereof, approval of the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with
a Special Permit for limited outside storage and a warehouse, subject to
five (5) conditions.
ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon
application by Nueces Stone Quarry, LLC, by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Flour Bluff Point, Block 6, Lots 2, 3, and 4, from the
"CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit, subject to five (5) conditions;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to Public Hearings.
Enactment No: Ord 029511
Change of zoning from residential to residential with planned unit
development overlay on property located at 4325 Cedar Pass Drive
35. Case No. 0412-01: Luxury Spec Homes Inc.: A change of zoning from
the "RS -TF" Two -Family District to the "RS-TF/PUD" Two -Family District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, not resulting in a change of
future land use. The rezoning also includes the associated PUD replat.
The property to be rezoned is described as Cedar Ridge Unit 1, Block 7,
Lots 1B and 1C, located to the southeast of Weber Road and east of
Yorktown Boulevard.
Planning Commission & Staff Recommendation (April 11, 2012):
Approval of the "RS-TF/PUD" Two -Family District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay subject to eight (8) conditions.
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ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon
application by Luxury Spec Homes Inc., by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Cedar Ridge Unit 1, Block 7, Lots 18 and 1 C, from
the "RS -TF" Two -Family District to the "RS-TF/PUD" Two -Family District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, subject to eight (8) conditions;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; providing for publication; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to Public Hearings.
Enactment No: Ord 029512
Change of zoning from residential to light industrial on property located at
9149 State Highway 44
36. Case No. 0412-03: CBH Equity, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to the "IL" Light Industrial District. The
property to be rezoned is approximately 10 acres out of a 13.987 -acre
tract of land described in a survey of 254.069 acres of land, more or less,
out of the west 5/8 of Section or Survey 402, Certificate No. 1739, Patent
No. 359, Volume 37, Abstract No. 988 in Nueces County, Texas.
Planning Commission & Staff Recommendation (April 25, 2012):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District
to the "IL" Light Industrial District.
ORDINANCE
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon
application by CBH Equity, LLC, by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to approximately 10 acres out of a 13.987 -acre tract of land
described in a survey of 254.069 acres of land, more or less, out of the
west 5/8 of Section or Survey 402, Certificate No. 1739, Patent No. 359,
Volume 37, Abstract No. 988 in Nueces County, Texas, from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "IL" Light Industrial District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty;
providing for publication; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to Public Hearings.
Enactment No: Ord 029513
EMINENT DOMAIN ITEMS
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37. Motion adopting a Resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire certain property rights to tract of land referred to herein
as Parcels 3, 3A, and 3B located in the area adjacent to State Highway
44, more specifically, for 0.87 acres fee simple; and 14.10 acres for an
Avigation Easement; both being a portion of Tracts 1 and 2 of the V.M.
Donigan Partition recorded in Volume 501, page 228, Deed Records of
Nueces County, Texas, in Corpus Christi, Texas, for public use for the
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Runway Extension /
Displacement Project.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029514
38. Motion adopting a Resolution authorizing the use of the power of eminent
domain to acquire certain property rights to an Avigation and Hazard
Easement referred to herein as Parcel 1 located in the area adjacent to
State Highway 44, more specifically, for 7.80 acres being a portion of
Tract 4 of the V.M. Donigan Partition recorded in Volume 501, page 228,
Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, in Corpus Christi, Texas, for
public use for the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) Runway
Extension / Displacement Project.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029515
Award of construction contract for rehabilitation of wastewater lift stations
39. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with J. S. Haren Company of Athens, Texas in the
amount of $857,000 for the Base Bid of the Rehabilitation of Lift Stations
FY 2011 Project as follows:
- Everhart and Staples Lift Station
- Padre Island Section 4 Lift Station
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-107
Agreement with FEMA regarding the City's levee system
40. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Agreement with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Scenario Al: Levee not in
Federal System for the Corpus Christi Flood Protection System.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
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Enactment No: Res 029516
Type A Grant to provide business incentives for Motorglobe project
41. Ordinance appropriating $125,000 from the unreserved fund balance in
the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for a business incentive
grant from the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation ("Type A Corporation") to Little Boeing Blue, Inc.
("Motorglobe") for building improvements and new equipment for a new
headquarters in Corpus Christi and the creation and retention of jobs;
Changing the FY 2011-2012 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance
No. 029155, by increasing proposed expenditures by $125,000; and
declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029517
42. Resolution approving a business incentive agreement for the creation
and retention of jobs between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and Little Boeing Blue,
Inc. ("Motorglobe"), which provides a grant of up to $125,000, for building
improvements and new equipment for a new headquarters in Corpus
Christi, and the creation and retention of at least 50 full time jobs with an
annual average salary of at least $50,000 over a five year period, and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a business incentive
project support agreement with the Type A Corporation regarding
implementation and administration of the Motorglobe Business Incentive
Agreement for the creation and retention ofjobs.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029518
Type A grant to fund expansion of Del Mar College commercial drivers license
training program
43. Ordinance appropriating $750,000 from the unreserved fund balance in
the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for a business incentive
grant from the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation ("Type A Corporation") to Del Mar College Foundation ("Del
Mar Foundation"), for the purchase of six (6) truck driving simulators to
expand Del Mar College's existing Transportation Training Program;
Changing the FY 2011-2012 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance
No. 029155, by increasing proposed expenditures by $750,000; and
declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Ord 029519
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44. Resolution approving a business incentive agreement for the creation
and retention of jobs between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and Del Mar College
Foundation ("Del Mar Foundation"), which provides a grant of up to
$750,000, for the purchase of six (6) truck driving simulators to expand
Del Mar College's existing Transportation Training Program, and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a business incentive
project support agreement with the Type A Corporation regarding
implementation and administration of the Del Mar Foundation Business
Incentive Agreement for the creation and retention of jabs.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029520
Amendment to Financial Policies
45. Resolution amending Financial Policies adopted by Resolution 029128
and providing Financial Policy direction on preparation of the Annual
Budgets.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: Res 029521
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL
46. Update on Plastic Bag Initiative
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 46, Update on Plastic Bag Initiative. Mr.
Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager made a brief presentation and
discussed the following: challenges, online residential survey, litter index
survey, research to increase enforcement efforts, discussion with stakeholders,
education campaign, and recommendation regarding plastic bags and other
initiatives.
47. 2012 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 47, 2012 Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Master Plan. Mr. Lloyd Lentz, Halff & Associates provided an update and
discussed the following: Key Goals: bring greater efficiency and value to park
development and maintenance, enhance the experience of visiting parks and
recreation facilities for all residents, increase recreation opportunities and
activities, and acquire new park land in a strategic manner for future
development; Operations - Increase Efficiency: park reclassifications, redefine
maintenance standards and repurposing select parks, and recreation priorities.
Mr. Lenlz added that the Draft Master Plan Review is planned for June, and
adoption in July.
O. PUBLIC COMMENT.
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MayorAdame deviated from the agenda and referred to Public Comment
scheduled for 4:00 pm. Abel Alonzo spoke in support of appointing a
transportation disadvantaged rider to the Corpus Christi Regional
Transportation Authority; Dale McQueen spoke about the FEMA issue and the
plastic bag initiative; Thomas Dryer expressed his interest in being appointed
to the Regional Transportation Authority; John Adams spoke about the gestic
bag initiative; Leah Murray spoke about the plastic bag initiative; Adriana
Leiva, spoke about the plastic bag initiative; Warren Delkinmoth, spoke in
support of the plastic bag initiative; Luz Lumb spoke in support of plastic bag
initiative; Jean Adams spoke about the destructive nature caused by plastic
bags and supports the plastic bag initiative; Theresa Finch spoke about the
lack of funding for enforcement issues and supports the plastic bag initiative;
and Cliff Schlabach spoke in support of the plastic bag fee and initiatives.
48. Proposed FY 2012-2013 Operating Budget: General Overview
MayorAdame referred to Item No. 48, Update on FY 2012-2013 Operating
Budget. Mr. Olson, City Manager provided an overview including the
following: the process used for budget development; guiding concepts,
mission and mission elements, business process, comparison to other cities -
debt service fund budgeted ad valorem tax and general funds sales tax
budgeted per capita, and operating and debt service rates per $100 valuation;
5 year property tax rates, utility rate impact, total employees per fund;
revenues by funds; total expenditures by fund; issues considered - zero based
type budget, code enforcement, animal services, streets, municipal court,
potential for partnering for Northside Area, development services, health
department, citizen cash card and fire union negotiations, health insurance,
and pay increases. He stated that the following budget workshops are
scheduled for June: June 12th - General Fund; June 19th - Internal Service
and Special Revenue; June 26h - Enterprise Funds and Debt Service Fund; and
that the Public Hearing is scheduled for July 10; with the first reading on July
17th and final adoption of the budget on July 31st.
P. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
There were no City Manager comments.
* Update on City Operations
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame
adjourned the council meeting at 5:40 pm on May 29, 2012.
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