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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 May 13, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on May 20, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of May, 2014.
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City Council
Tuesday,May 13,2014 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice --THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Present: 7- Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member David Loeb,Council
Member Mark Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member
Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member
Rudy Garza
Absent: 2 Council Member Priscilla Leal,and Mayor Nelda Martinez
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
City Secretary Huerta stated that due to the absence of Mayor Martinez and
Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal,the Council will need to nominate Rudy Garza as
Mayor Pro Tem.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to nominate Council
Member Garza as Mayor Pro Tern,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza called the meeting to order.
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Loeb, Council Member Scott,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Lynn Blackler, CHRISTUS Spohn Health
System.
Chaplain Lynn Blackler gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Director of General Services Jim Davis lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the Council
and required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.City
Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Leal has been granted a
leave of absence.
Charter Officers:
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City Manager Ron Olson,Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 7- Council Member Kelley AIIen,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council
Member David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member
Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member
Mark Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Nelda Martinez, and Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
Mayor Pro Tem Garza presented the proclamations.
1. Proclamation declaring May 2014, as"Older Americans Month"
Proclamation declaring May 2014, as"Elder Abuse Prevention Month"
Proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2014, as"National Hospital Week"
Proclamation declaring May 13, 2014, as"Flour Bluff Junior High
School and Intermediate TMSCA Champions 1986-2014"
Proclamation declaring May 13, 2014, as "Retired Teachers' Day"
Proclamation declaring May 15, 2014, as"Dr. Hector P. Garcia & Dr.
Cleo Garcia American GI Forum Chapters of Texas Stand Up for
Veterans 3rd Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet"
Proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2014, as "National Public Works
Week"
Certificate of Commendation Presentation to the Flour Bluff High
School Pink Lady Hornets Robotic Team
This Proclamations was presented
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza called for comments from the audience.Abel Alonzo
spoke regarding the youth being the City's future and invited the Council to
attend an event sponsored by the Nueces County"I Believe in Me Foundation"
which will be held on Saturday,May 31st at Manuel Salinas Park.Carrie
Robertson Meyer read a letter from the North Beach Community Association
commending the Parks and Recreation Department for their high level of
service for ground work on the beach.Ms.Meyer also invited the Council to
attend the Beach Walk Event which will be held on June 7th at 9:00 a.m.at
Dolphin Park.Tim Beyerly spoke in opposition to the proposed theatre related
Zoning Case No.0414-04,BCH Investment Group,LLC because of traffic flow,
alcohol being served on the property and other issues that will deteriorate the
value of the neighborhood.Johnny French requested that the Council
schedule a public hearing to discuss the collection of opossums in private
traps and euthanizing them.Brian Watson spoke regarding his uncle,who was
the former tennis pro at HEB Tennis Center,and thanked the City for their
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commitment to the sport.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tern Garza referred to City Manager's Comments.
b. Water Conservation
City Manager Olson announced that the City won first place in the National
Mayors'Challenge for Water Conservation sponsored by the Wyland
Foundation and Toyota.The challenge asked citizens to pledge to make
conservation efforts to reduce water waste.A resident of Corpus Christi who
participated in the challenge was selected as the winner of a new car.
a. City Performance Report-Finance Department
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez provided a briefing on the
operations,mission and goals of the Finance Department
C. Other
None.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 14)
14. Resolution supporting approval of bonds and a project relating to
Texas A&M -Corpus Christi
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of New Hope Cultural
Education Facilities Finance Corporation Student Housing Revenue
Bonds (CHF -Collegiate Housing Corpus Christi I, L.L.C. - Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi Project) Series 2014A and to approve the
project to be acquired with the proceeds of such bonds
Mayor Pro Tem Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 14.Noel
Valdez of McCall,Parkhurst&Horton,stated that his law firm is serving as
Bond Counsel for the Corporation issuing the proposed bonds for
development of approximately 482 campus housing units for Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi.Mr.Valdez stated that this transaction involves a
Corporation issuing tax exempt bonds,lending those monies to the
Corporation that is going to build the units for the University.Mr.Valdez
explained that because the bonds are being issued as tax exempt bonds,they
are governed by federal tax law,and federal tax law mandates that before these
bonds are issued, the Mayor must execute a certificate approving the project
and the bonds.Mr.Valdez stated that there is no financial liability to the City.
Mayor Pro Tenn Garza called for comments from the public and there were
none.Council members asked questions regarding the traffic flow to and from
the University and access to Ennis Joslin.This Resolution was passed and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030177
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
Mayor Pro Tern Garza referred to the days executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session.The Council returned from executive session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government
Code, and Rule 1.05, Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct, for consultation with the interim city attorney regarding
General Open Records Opinion OR2014-07118 and contemplated
litigation, with possible action and discussion in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
3. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire
collective bargaining negotiations with possible discussion and action
in open session
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
I. MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of April 29, 2014
Mayor Pro Tem Garza called for approval of the minutes.Council Member
Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed.
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Garza
Absent: .3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
J. BOARDS& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 -8)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to the consent agenda.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.The consent agenda items were
passed by one vote as follows:
Aye: 6- Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
5. Supply agreement for cement stabilized sand and cushion sand
for backfill of utility trenches after repairs are complete
Motion approving a supply agreement with G.P Transport Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas for cement stabilized sand and cushion sand in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0124-14, based on only bid for
an estimated twelve month expenditure of$167,250.00 of which
$69,687.50 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term
of the supply agreement will be 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
available in the Utilities Operations Budget in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-056
6. Landscape maintenance agreement for landscape improvements
on State Highway 286 at J. C. Elliott Landfill Transfer Station
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)for landscape improvements within the
project's scope of SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) at J. C. Elliott
Landfill Transfer Station.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030174
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Participation agreement with
developer and reimbursement for the City's cost of South Oso
Parkway (1st Reading 4/29/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with MPM Development, LP.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to$215,861.52 for the
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City's share of the cost to extend South Oso Parkway, in accordance
with the Unified Development Code.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030175
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving an agreement and
appropriating funds to reimburse developer for the construction
of water arterial transmission and grid main line located south of
Leopard Street and east of McKinzie Road (1st Reading 4/29/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
water arterial transmission and grid main construction and
reimbursement agreement ("Agreement") with First Landmark
Development Inc., ("Developer"), for the construction of a water
arterial transmission and grid main line and appropriating $104,218.24
from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to
reimburse the Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030176
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 9 - 11 and 13)
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office District for Klatt
Thomas, LLC on property located at 4302 Interstate Highway 69
Case No. 0414-01 Klatt Thomas, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office District, resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial and medium
density residential to office uses. The property is described as Lot 22,
River Forest Acres, located along the northwest side of Interstate
Highway 69, between Teague Lane and Cornett Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"ON" Office District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Klatt Thomas, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 22, River Forest Acres, from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Garza referred to Item 9.Annika Gunning with Development
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Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for office and multifamily uses.Ms.Gunning stated that the Planning
Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Allen.The ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb,Council Member Scott,
Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Residential District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District for Peterson Properties, Ltd. on property located at 5425
& 5515 Old Brownsville Road & 809 South Padre Island Drive
Case No. 0414-02 Peterson Properties, Ltd.: A change of zoning from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District, resulting in a partial change to the Future Land Use Plan from
light industrial to commercial uses. The property is described as being
a 118.30-acre tract of land out of Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16,
Section 5, Range VIII, of the Gugenheim and Cohn's Farm Lots,
located between Old Brownsville Road (FM 665), South Padre Island
Drive (SH 358), and West Point Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Peterson Properties, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 118.30-acre tract of land out of
Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16, Section 5, Range VIII, of the
Gugenheim and Cohn's Farm Lots, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 10.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for commercial development.Ms.Gunning stated that the Planning
Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council Member
Scott made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Magill.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council
Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council
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Member McIntyre.The ordinance passed on first reading and was approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Loeb,Council Member Scott,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family to the "RM-1" Multifamily for John O.
Nicholson, Ill d/b/a Barton Street Pub on property located at 1005
& 1009 Mounts Drive
Case No. 0414-03 John O. Nicholson, Ill d/b/a Barton Street Pub: A
change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan from commercial to medium density residential uses. The
property is described as being a 0.421-acre tract of land out of Lots 7
and 8, Block H, Flour Bluff Estates, located at the southeast
intersection of Mounts Drive and Melody Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by John O. Nicholson, Ill d/b/a Barton Street Pub
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
0.421-acre tract of land out of Lots 7 and 8, Block H, Flour Bluff
Estates, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 11.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the expansion of a small scale apartment complex.Ms.Guning
stated that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning
change.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Scott.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Scott made a motion to close the public
hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
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Abstained: 0
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adopting Unified
Development Code Text Amendments for plat recordation prior to
final acceptance of infrastructure improvements
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to provide
Conditional Acceptance requirements by revising section 8.1.11 -
Requirements for Plat Recordation; subsections 8.1.11.A-Traffic
Engineering Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.B -Water
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.0 -Wastewater
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.D Storm Water
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.E Street Department
acceptance requirements; section 8.1.12 Technical Requirements for
Final Acceptance; subsections 8.1.12.A Traffic Engineering
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.B Water Department
acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.0 Wastewater Department
acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.D Storm Water Department
acceptance requirements, and 8.1.12.E Street Department
acceptance requirements.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 13.Interim Director of Development
Services Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the
Unified Development Code for infrastructure requirements for plat recordation
and final acceptance.Council Member Scott made a motion to open the public
hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend Section 8.1.11.C.3.to read all
service connections",seconded by Council Member Scott and passed.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 15)
15. Resolution supporting protest of McMullen County regarding
disposal facility operation application to the Railroad
Commission of Texas
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas supporting protest letter
filed by McMullen County regarding application of PetroWaste
Environmental, L.P. to Railroad Commission of Texas for operation of
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a Commercial Disposal Facility in McMullen County and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to take steps necessary to protect the
City of Corpus Christi's water sources in this application process
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 15.Assistant City Manager Gus Gonzales
stated the purpose of this item is to approve a resolution of support of
McMullen County's letter of protest to the Railroad Commission of Texas
regarding PetroWaste Environmental L.P. and take the necessary steps to
protect the City's water sources.There were no comments from the public.
Council members requested that staff work on changing the requirements for
the notification process to make the City aware of waste sites.This Resolution
was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030178
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16 -18)
16. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement for North Bayfront
Park kiosk
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a five
year term lease agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention &
Visitors Bureau for the North Bayfront Park Kiosk, located on North
Shoreline Blvd, near the intersection with Resaca Street; Lessee
agrees to pay the City$200 on a monthly basis beginning May 1,
2014; terminating a 1998 lease agreement with the Corpus Christi
Business Alliance, a predecessor entity for the Corpus Christi
Convention &Visitors Bureau, for the Tex Mex Railroad Depot located
on North Chaparral Street; appropriating $1,000 of anticipated rental
income in the No. 4710 Visitors Facility Fund for the maintenance of
the North Bayfront Park Kiosk; changing the FY2013-2014 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing revenues and
appropriations by $1,000 each.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 16.Director of Parks and Recreation
Michael Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease
agreement for the North Bayfront Park Kiosk and terminate the lease of the Tex
Mex Railroad Depot for the Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)to locate the
visitors center at the kiosk.Paulette Kluge with the CVB responded to
questions regarding the hours of operation and services that will be provided
at the kiosk.Mayor Pro Tem Garza called for comments from the public.Abel
Alonzo thanked the Board of the CVB for selecting Paulette Kluge as President
and spoke regarding the importance of tourism.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Utilities
Department reorganization and maintenance services
Ordinance changing the FY 2014 budget adopted by Ordinance
029915 to appropriate and approve a transfer of$268,017 from Storm
Water Fund 4300 to and appropriate in Street Fund 1041 and
reducing the transfer from Water Fund 4010 to Storm Water Fund
4300 by $59,540 and appropriating $59,540 in the Engineering Fund
5310 to cover costs associated with transfer of staff due to recent
reorganization; to appropriate and approve a transfer of$1,536,333
from Fleet Maintenance Fund 5110 to and appropriate in the Facilities
Maintenance Fund 5115 for noncash assets and liabilities; and
increasing revenues and expenditures by $1,744,810.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 17.Assistant Director of Management
and Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to
appropriate and transfer funds to cover the costs associated with the
movement of personnel due to the recent reorganization of the Utilities and
Maintenance Services Departments.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of a 15-foot wide
utility easement located northeast of Junior Beck Drive and
southwest of South Padre Island Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 15-foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 5A and 6A, Industrial Technology Park Unit 1,
and requiring the owner, Agnes Properties, to comply with the
specified conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Development
Services Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon
and vacate a portion of a utility easement out of Lots 5A and 6A,Industrial
Technology Park Unit 1,to allow the applicant to combine lots for future
development.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Allen,Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA: (ITEMS 19 -27)
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to the Future Agenda items.City Manager Olson
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 19-23.Council members
spoke on Item 27.
Vehicle Purchases(Related Items 19 -23)
19. Purchase of two CNG pickup trucks for use at landfill
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) CNG pickup trucks from
Burns Motors LTD, McAllen, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0136-14 based on only bid for a total amount of$75,600.00.
Funding for the purchase of CNG pickup trucks is available in the
Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
20. Purchase of thirty-one (31)trucks and one(1) SUV and
Lease-purchase of fifty (50)trucks
Motion approving the purchase of five (5) heavy trucks, twenty-six(26)
light trucks, and one(1) SUV and the lease-purchase of five (5) heavy
trucks, and forty-five (45) light trucks for the total amount of
$2,896,263.60, of which $1,077,464.00 is required for the remainder
of FY 2013-2014. The vehicles are awarded to the following
companies for the following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0117-14 based on lowest responsible bid and on lowest local
bid. Funding for the purchase of vehicles is available in the Capital
Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund and the Municipal
Information System Fund. Financing for the lease-purchase of
vehicles will be provided through the City's lease-purchase financing
contractor.
Grapevine DCJ, LLC Silsbee Ford AutoNation Ford
Grapevine, TX Silsbee, TX Corpus Christi, TX
Items 13 &26 Items 2, 4, & 9 Items 1, 3, 5-8, 10-12,
14-25, 27-31
$45,642.60 $82,572.00 $2,768,049.00
Grand Total: $2,896,263.60
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
21. Lease-Purchase of four(4)freightliner trucks and four(4)
Peterson lightning loader bodies for brush collection
Motion approving the lease-purchase of four(4) Freightliner trucks
from Houston, Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and four (4) Peterson
lightning loader bodies from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., Houston,
Texas for a total amount of$520,120. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreements with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC) and the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding is available from the City's
lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
22. Lease-Purchase of three(3)freightliner trucks and Peterson
rear-steer loader bodies for brush collection
Motion approving the lease-purchase of three (3) Freightliner trucks
from Houston, Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and three (3)
Peterson rear-steer loader bodies from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc.,
Houston, Texas for a total amount of$443,520. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreements with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) and the
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding
is available from the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
23. Purchase of one freightliner vacuum truck and sewer cleaner
body for wastewater collection main line maintenance
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Freightliner truck from
Houston Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and one (1) VAC-ALL
sewer cleaner body from Waukesha-Pierce Industries, Inc., Dallas,
Texas for a total amount of$322,073.45. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (H-GAC). The unit is a replacement to the
fleet and will be used by the Utilities Department. Funds are available
in the Fleet Maintenance Services Fund FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
24. Service agreement for school crossing guard program
Motion approving a service agreement with All City Management
Services, Houston, Texas to administer the School Crossing Guard
Program in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0114-14 based on
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only bid for an estimated twelve-month expenditure of$257,936.40 of
which $46,897.53 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The
term of the service agreement will be for twelve-months with an option
to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the
approval of the service provider and the City Manager or designee.
Funds are available in the General Fund and the Red Light Photo
Enforcement Fund in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
25. Interlocal agreement and approval for submission of grant
application for Federal funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Grant(JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$168,613 to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY
2014 Local Solicitation with 50% of the funds to be distributed to
Nueces County under the established Interlocal Agreement; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to
establish terms for the sharing of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Grant(JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
26. Contract amendment no. 1 for on-call engineering services for
dams for construction phase services
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$10,500, for a
total restated fee not to exceed $60,000 for On-Call Engineering
Services for Dams for construction phase services.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
27. Approval of a reservation agreement with Flint Hills Resources
Corpus Christi, LLC for use of recycled water
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of Recycled Water (the
"Reservation")with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC (FHR) for
2 million gallons per day (MGD) of recycled water.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 12)
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12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RM-2" Multifamily 2 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District, on property located at 7601 South Staples Street(FM
2444)
Case No. 0414-04 BCH Investment Group, LLC: A change of zoning
from the"RM-2" Multifamily 2 District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as being an 8.080-acre
tract of land out of Lots 23 and 24, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the west side of South Staples
Street(FM 2444), approximately 400 feet south of Yorktown
Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the"RM-2" Multifamily 2 District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by BCH Investment Group, LLC ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 8.080-acre tract of land out of
Lots 23 and 24, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 12.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for commercial development,specifically a movie theater,bowling
alley,arcade and laser tag facility.Ms.Gunning referred to a powerpoint
presentation including an aerial overview and the future land use maps. Ms.
Gunning stated that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the
zoning change.Ms.Gunning reported that the notification requirement has met
the 20%threshold pursuant to state law requiring a super majority vote of the
council members to pass.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Scott.Mayor Pro Tern Garza called for comments from the
public.The following individuals spoke in support of the rezoning:Sara Tulley;
Jeffery Dinger;Susie Luna Saldana; Ridge Hammons;John Kelley;Abel
Alonzo;Tiffany Hamlin;Bob Porter;Heidi Hovda;Amanda Stevens; Larry
Tascham;Rhonda Braselton;Joe Hilliard;Hank Riddick;Debbie Lindsey-Opel;
Douglas Johnson;Ronnie Holliday;Aislynn Campbell;and John Bell.The
following individuals spoke in opposition to the rezoning:Nelda Garcia;Jason
Teague;Jim Kaelin;Tim Dowling;Barry Philinger;Mark Casanova;Jean Marie
Welch;Janet Leon;Tom Corbin;Mark Jordan;Janelle Casanova;Sue Hoyt;
and Dr.James Prewitt.Council Member Loeb made a motion to close the pubic
hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed.
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Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:whether there is an
ability to put in a slow down lane for ingress and egress into the parking lot;
the possibility of installing traffic calming devices on collectors and manage
residential traffic,especially on Strasbourg,Chicago and Boston streets;
height requirements and lighting requirements for"CN-1"and multifamily;
request to have the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)attend the
second reading to provide a presentation on traffic issues in the area;the
concept to advance the traffic signals at Oso and Staples;slowing down the
speed limit on Staples;concerns from the neighborhood that the facility will
lower property values and the sale of alcohol;the Urban Transportation Plan;
the difference between A-2 and A-3 arterial streets;expected future growth
south of the Oso;whether there are screening requirements for the playground
area by Asbury Church;and restrictions for"CN-1"zoning.
Council Member Magill made a motion to deny the"CG-2"zoning and in lieu
thereof,approve the"CN-1"zoning with a Special Permit including a height
restriction of 60 feet and a screening fence that borders the portion by the
church,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Garza and passed.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza,Council Member Loeb,
Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member
Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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