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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 July 8, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on July 15, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of July, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 8,2014 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.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Dennis Williams, Mount Pilgrim Baptist
Church.
Reverend Dennis Williams gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Lawrence
Mikolajczyk, Director of Solid Waste Operations.
Director of Solid Waste Operations Lawrence Mikolajczyk led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Assistance City Secretary Paul Pierce called the roll and stated that a quorum
of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.Assistant City Secretary Pierce announced that Council Member Leal
has been granted a leave of absence.
(Note:Council Member Riojas arrived at 11:43 a.m.)
City Manager Ron Olson,Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight,and Assistant
City Secretary Paul Pierce.
Present: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,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: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations I Commendations
None.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.
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b. Other
1)City Manager Olson addressed the sudden erosion on North Beach
including the sidewalk caving in and the exposed water line.Mr.Olson stated
that those issues are currently being addressed and a temporary solution to
the erosion will begin this week through August of next year. Mr.Olson
reported that the City has been working to obtain approval from the Texas
General Land Office to renourish the beach.2)Mr.Olson stated that water
conservation is an issue that the City is constantly concerned with.Mr.Olson
reported that 40%of the City's water comes from Lake Texana and it is
currently 100%full.Mr.Olson added that by late spring of 2015,the Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Phase II will provide an additional 32,000 acre feet of water in
the direction of the City.At the present time,Lake Corpus Christi and Choke
Canyon are at 39.7%capacity.Mr.Olson stated that the City is approaching
water conservation measures and said that the City has enough water to use,
we never have enough water to waste.Mr.Olson stated that water
conservation needs to be a part of what we do every single day.3)A citizen
reported,during public comment at the last meeting,City vehicles with expired
vehicle inspection stickers.Mr.Olson reported that staff has reviews all 1,345
rolling units in the City and has addressed the issue.4)Regarding the 4th of
July celebration,the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau and the
SEA District reported record attendance and Expedia on-line reported that
every hotel in the City was completely sold out.
Mayor Martinez thanked her Chief of Staff Kristina Leal and team;the
partnerships including the SEA District,Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau,City Hall,and the Downtown Management District;and the
local media for their assistance with the Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang
Celebration.
a. City Performance Report-Code Enforcement
Captain David Blackmon,Director of Code Enforcement,provided a briefing on
the operations,mission,and goals of the Code Enforcement Division of the
Police Department.
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 Martinez called for comments from the public.The following individuals
spoke in support of the extension of Junior Beck Drive:Guy Stone,Bea
Cisneros,Commissioner Joe Gonzalez,Lucy Rubio,Hugo Berlanga,and Abel
Alonzo.Rocco Montensano thanked the City Council and staff for their rapid
response to an incident on North Beach that was critical to the U.S.S.
Lexington's firefighting capacity and for the City's efforts to decrease erosion
at North Beach.Lonnie Loosemore spoke regarding Item 25,funding to
implement the Community Paramedicine Program and Fire Station No.18.
Denise Thomas requested information on the status of Fire Station No.18.
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I. MINUTES:
6. Regular Meeting of June 24, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Magill
and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
7. Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Planning Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to the board and committee appointments.The
following appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Mayor Martinez made a motion to reappoint Bart Braselton and Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Mayor Martinez nominated Council Member David Loeb for the vacant position.
Council Member Allen nominated Chris Hamilton for the vacant position.Chris
Hamilton was appointed with the support of the following members:Allen,
Garza,Magill,McIntyre,and Scott.
Planning Commission
Council Member Scott made a motion to reappoint Marsha Williams,seconded
by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.Mayor Martinez
nominated Jonas Chupe.Council Member Scott nominated Carl Crull.Council
Member Loeb nominated Heidi Hovda.Carl Crull was appointed with the
support of the following members:Allen,Garza,Loeb,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,
and Scott.Heidi Hovda was appointed with the support of the following
members:Allen,Garza,Loeb,Martinez,and Riojas.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 1 -5)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
1. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of theTexas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys on annexation,with
possible action and discussion in open session
This E-Session item was discussed in executive session.Council Member
Magill abstained for the discussion on this item.
2. 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
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This E-Session item was discussed in executive session.
3. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas
Government Code to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to Solid Rock Commercial Properties, Ltd. that
the Corporation seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the City
limits and with which the Corporation is conducting economic
development negotiations and to deliberate possible offers of financial
or other incentives to said business prospect with possible discussion
and action in open session
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.Mayor Martinez stated that the City Council
listened to the concerns of the employees and business owners regarding the
Junior Beck Drive extension and staff is going to work with Solid Rock
Commercial Properties Ltd.to present other solutions for Junior Beck Drive.
4. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys to seek advice on
contract matters and potential litigation, with possible action and
discussion in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2 and stated that the following motion was
discussed in executive session for Council consideration:
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Legal Services
Agreement with attorneys Casey Dobson,Asher Griffin,and the law firm of
Scott,Douglass,&McConnico,L.L.P.,of Austin,Texas,to provide legal
services and representation for matters in connection with the construction
contract for the New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the motion as presented
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-080
5. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, regarding City Auditor employment including
compensation and benefits, with possible discussion and action in
open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5 and stated that the following motion was
discussed in executive session for Council consideration:
Motion to approve a 2.5%salary increase for City Auditor Arlena Sones.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
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seconded by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Enactment No:M2014-081
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-081 &M2014-082
Council Member Mark Scott stated that the following motion was discussed in
executive session for Council consideration:
Motion that City Auditor Arlena Sones received vacation accrual rate
equivalent to City employee with 15 years of service effective 5/20/14,with
future vacation accural rate increase to be in accordance with City Policy for
Plan 1 vacation leave accrual with next increase effective 5/20/2015,and any
future increases to be in accordance with City policy.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Council Member Magill.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Enactment No:M2014-082
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-081 &M2014-082
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 -20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.The consent agenda was passed by one vote as
follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen,Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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8. Service agreement for used tire disposal
Motion approving a service agreement with Santa Anita Reclamation
Project LLC, Linn, Texas for Used Tire Disposal in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI-0138-14, based on only bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of$79,200.00, of which $26,400.00 is required for
the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the contract will be for
twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2) additional
twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and
the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Maintenance Services and Solid Waste Departments in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-083
9. Purchase and installation of emergency equipment for police
Tahoes
Motion approving the purchase and installation of emergency
equipment on fourteen (14) Police Tahoes from CAP Fleet Upfitters,
Temple, Texas for a total amount of$126,539.42. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been
budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-084
10. Interlocal agreements with area school districts for summer
transportation
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
separate Interlocal Agreements with the Calailen Independent School
District, the Corpus Christi Independent School District, and the Flour
Bluff Independent School District to provide transportation services for
summer youth recreation programs.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:030213
11. Engineering design contract amendment no. 3 for Padre Island
Water Supply Study
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 3 to an Engineering Design Contract with Urban
Engineering from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$141,323, for
a total re-stated fee of$738,539, for the Padre Island Water Supply
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Study for the extension of the 8-inch diameter gas line from the
termination point of the Padre Island Water Supply project to Aquarius
Street.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-085
12. Interlocal agreement with Downtown Management District for
public outreach and coordination in downtown area
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Interlocal agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown Management
District(DMD) in the amount of$160,000 over a three year period to
provide coordination and public outreach between the City and
stakeholders involved in projects in the downtown area.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030214
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District and the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to
"CG-2" General Commercial District, on property located at 5879
South Padre Island Drive(1st Reading 6/24/14)
Case No. 0514-03 Williams Airline Partners, Ltd. : A change of zoning
from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District and the"RM-3" Multifamily 3
District to"CG-2" General Commercial District, resulting in a change to
the Future Land Use Plan from medium density residential to
commercial uses. The property is described as being an 8.74 tract of
land out of a portion of Lot H1, Wilkey Addition Unit 2, located along
the north side of Williams Drive approximately 630 feet west of Airline
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (Mav 21, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
and the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Williams Airline Partners, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 8.74-acre tract of land out of a
portion of Lot H1, Wilkey Addition Unit 2, from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
District and "RM-3" Multifamily 3 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 030215
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,
on property located at 5038 and 5042 Concord Street and 5013
Monitor Street(1st Reading 6/24/14)
Case No. 0514-02 Roque Enriquez: A change of zoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"CG-2"General Commercial
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as Lots 1, 2 and 42, Block 4, South Park
Subdivision, located along South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) between
Concord Street and Monitor Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 21, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Roque Enriquez and Dalia Enriquez ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 1, 2 and 42, Block
4, South Park Subdivision, from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030216
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"ON" Office
District to the"ON/SP" Office District with a Special Permit, on
property located at 5517 Alameda Street(1st Reading 6/24/14)
Case No. 0514-01 Lutheran Properties, Inc.: A change of zoning from
the "ON" Office District to the"ON/SP" Office District with a Special
Permit. The property to be rezoned is described as being Lots 3 and 4,
Club House Place, located along the south side of South Alameda
Street, between University Drive and Palmetto Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 7, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"ON" Office District to the
"ON/SP" Office District with a Special Permit.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Lutheran Properties, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the
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UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 3 and 4, Club House Place, from
the "ON" Office District to the "ON/SP"Office District with a Special
Permit; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030217
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from "CG-2" General
Commercial District to"CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract 1 and from
"CG-2/PUD" General Commercial District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay to"CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract 2, on property
located at the northeast corner of Laguna Shores Road and
Caribbean Drive(1st Reading 6/24/14)
Case No. 01213-01 Laguna Village, Inc.: A change of zoning from the
"CG-2" General Commercial District to the"CR-2/PUD" Resort
Commercial District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract
1 and from the "CG-2/PUD" General Commercial District with a
Planned Unit Development Overlay to the"CR-2/PUD" Resort
Commercial District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract
2. The property to be rezoned is described as being a 3.0-acre tract of
land out of all of Lot 1-A, the remaining portions of Lots 1, 2 and 3, and
all of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19, Surfside Addition located on the
northeast corner of Laguna Shores Road and Caribbean Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 21, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District with
a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract 1 and from the
"CG-2/PUD"General Commercial District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay to the"CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay on Tract 2.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Laguna Village, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 3.0-acre tract of land out of all of Lot 1-A,
the remaining portions of Lots 1, 2 and 3, and all of Lots 15, 16, 17, 18
and 19, Surfside Addition, from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District to the"CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District with a Planned
Unit Development Overlay on Tract 1 and from the "CG-2/PUD"
General Commercial District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay
to the "CR-2/PUD" Resort Commercial District with a Planned Unit
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Development Overlay on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause,
penalties, and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:030218
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting a grant for Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force program (1st Reading
6/24/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC) Task Force program, in the amount of$7,981 to purchase
equipment for the ICAC program within the Police Department; and
appropriating the$7,981 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:030219
18. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating miscellaneous funds
for the purchase of equipment(1st Reading 6/24/14)
Ordinance appropriating $2,861.60 from donations and
reimbursements received by the Police Department; and changing the
FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by
increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by
$2,861.60 each
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030220
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating surcharge funds for
golf course capital improvements (1st Reading 6/24/14)
Ordinance appropriating $107,994.50 from the Reserve Golf Course
Development account inFund No. 4691 Golf Capital Reserve Fund for
golf course improvements; and changing FY2013-2014 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing expenditures
by $107,994.50.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:030221
20. Second Reading Ordinance - Reimbursement agreement for
developer for the construction of a water arterial transmission
and grid main line for Kitty Hawk Development, Ltd located south
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of South Staples Street, between Kitty Hawk Drive and County
Road 41 (1st Reading 6/24/14)
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or Designee to execute a water
arterial and grid main construction and reimbursement agreement
("Agreement")with Kitty Hawk Development, Ltd., ("Developer"), for
the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and
appropriating $73,153.29 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: 030222
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 -22)
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District on Tract 1 and to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District on Tract 2, on property located at 6902 South Staples
Street
Case No. 0614-01 Dalia Ayala Holdings, LLC and Gonzalez Family
Partnership, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District on Tract 1 and to
the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2. The
property to be rezoned is described as 7.61 Acres out of Lots 17, 18,
31 and 32, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located on the east side of South Staples Street, approximately
300 feet north of Corsica Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 4, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District on Tract 1 and to
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Dalia Ayala Holdings, LLC and Gonzalez Family
Partnership, Ltd. ("Owners"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to 7.61 acres out of Lots 17, 18, 31 and 32, Section 11,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District on
Tract 1 and to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract
2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations;
and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Miguel Saldana with Development Services
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stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
for development with mixed commercial uses.Mr.Saldana stated that the
Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council
Member Garza 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 Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030225
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RE" Residential Estate District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District, on property located at 829 Caribbean Drive
Case No. 0614-02 Mostaghasi Investment Trust: A change of zoning
from the"RE" Residential Estate District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District. The property to be rezoned is described as 19.271 Acres out
of Lots 12 and 13, Section 50, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located on the north side of Caribbean Drive
approximately 1,900 feet east of Flour Bluff Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 4, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RE" Residential Estate
District to the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Mostaghasi Investment Trust("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to 19.271 Acres out of Lots 12 and 13,
Section 50, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the
"RE" Residential Estate District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Miguel Saldana with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
for expansion of the single-family residential subdivision.Mr.Saldana 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 Garza made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030226
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 23 -27)
23. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for the repair of
wrecked CNG refuse truck
Ordinance appropriating a total of $99,526.64 for the repair of one (1)
wrecked CNG refuse truck by Heil of Texas, San Antonio, TX, based
on sole source; appropriating $50,405.45 of revenue from insurance
proceeds in the No. 5110 Fleet Maintenance Services Fund;
appropriating $49,121.19 from the unreserved fund balance in the No.
5110 Fleet Maintenance Services Fund; and changing the operating
budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing revenue by
$50,405.45 and expenditures by$99,526.64.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to repair a damaged CNG refuse truck
that was involved in a roll-over accident.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030227
24. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances
regarding the Landmark Commission duties and membership.
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances regarding the
Landmark Commission Duties and Membership.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Miguel Saldana with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances to
reduce the membership of the LandMark Commission from fifteen(15)
members to eleven(11)members.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
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the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030228
25. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds to implement the
Community Paramedicine Program
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from the unreserved fund balance
in the No. 1020 General Fund to implement the Community
Paramedicine Program under the Corpus Christi- Nueces County
Public Health District's 1115 Transformation Waiver; changing the FY
2013-2014 operating budget adopted by ordinance No 029915 by
increasing expenditures by$500,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant Director of Public Health Aurora
Parlamas stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$500,000 from
the Unreserved Fund Balance to implement the Community Paramedicine
Program under the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District's 1115
Transformation Waiver.Ms.Parlamas explained that this program will be a
collaboration with the Public Health District and the Corpus Christi Fire
Department's Emergency Medical Services and will allow for the
implementation of a three-year Community Paramedicine Program in Nueces
County which will increase access to primary/specialty care and provide
preventative care to those who reside in rural areas of the Nueces County and
patients in the City of Corpus Christi with limited or inadequate access to care,
reducing inappropriate hospitalization and EMS 911 for non-emergent medical
needs and permitting EMS to handle emergent patient needs.Fire Chief Robert
Rocha stated that the Fire Department has been working on this project for two
(2)years and will utilize the 1115 Waiver Program to fund the Community
Paramedicine Program.Chief Rocha reiterated that the program will address
issues with frequent users of 911,reduce the number of calls for service;and
keep the Fire Department units in service for actual emergencies.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Carlos Torres,President
of the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association spoke regarding funding for the
program;implementation;and whether the program will conflict with fire
contract negotiations.Mr.Torres also provided an evaluation tool from the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services and the Corpus Christi Fire
Department's Community Health Paramedic Business Plan for 2012.Abel
Alonzo spoke in support of the program.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the statistics for calls
generated as a result of patients needing access to primary or specialty health
care and not due to an immediate life threatening emergency; how the program
will be utilized and how the patients will be contacted;establishing a
partnership with the hospitals;a long term funding source;and whether there
are any issues with the firefighters'collective bargaining agreement.This
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Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a utility easement
located south of the Leopard Street public right-of-way, and east
of the North Staples Street public right-of-way
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,226-square foot portion of a
5-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 8-10, Blk. 40, Bluff
Portion Subdivision, located south of the Leopard Street public
right-of-way, and east of the North Staples Street public right-of-way;
and requiring the owner, Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), to
comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate a
utility easement and requiring the owner,Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA)to comply with the specified conditions.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030229
27. First Reading Ordinance -Reimbursement agreement for the
construction of a distribution main extension line located on the
east side of State Highway 181, on the corner of East Causeway
Boulevard and Treasure Avenue
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Distribution Main Extension Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement("Agreement")with Groomer Seafood of San Antonio, Inc.
("Developer"), up to$49,992.25 for the City's share of the costs
incurred by Developer to extend an 8-inch distribution waterline on
Surfboard Avenue in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that this item was pulled by staff.
P. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 28)
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28. Board of Directors Meeting of the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation
Board of Directors Meeting of the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation
Mayor Martinez recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the
Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation(CCCIC).
Q. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Martinez reconvened the Regular Council meeting.
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 29 -38)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Ron Olson
stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council member
asked questions regarding Item 33.
29. Purchase of Tahoe police pursuit vehicles
Motion approving the purchase of three (3)Tahoe police pursuit
vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total
amount of$97,148.23. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-086
30. Supply agreement for blueprinting services
Motion approving a supply agreement with ARC Document Solutions,
Corpus Christi, Texas for blueprinting services in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0160-14 based on only bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of$116,009.74, of which $19,334.97 is required for the
remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the agreement shall be for
twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2) additional
twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the
City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using
departments in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-087
31. Supply agreement for liquid ammonium sulfate
Motion approving a supply agreement with Chemtrade Chemicals US
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LLC, Parsippany, New Jersey for liquid ammonium sulfate in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0161-14 based on lowest
responsible bid for an estimated semi-annual expenditure of
$119,000.00, of which $9,916.67 is required for the remainder of FY
2013-2014. The term of the agreement shall be for six (6) months with
options to extend for up to five (5) additional six-month periods, subject
to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee.
Funds have been budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-088
32. Supply agreement for gate valves
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for gate valves in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0184-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of$127,880.60, of which $21,313.43 is required
for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the agreement shall
be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2)
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier
and the City Manager or designee. These items are purchased into the
Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-089
33. Purchase of railcar weigh scales
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) railcar weigh scales from
Walz Scale, East Peoria, Illinois based on sole source for a total
amount of$214,000.00. Funds have been budgeted by the Utilities
Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-090
34. Sole source agreement for the purchase, installation and
maintenance support of ActiveG software
Motion approving a sole source agreement with ActiveG, LLC., of
Mesa, Arizona, for the purchase of software license, installation
services and maintenance support of ActiveG software for a total
expenditure of$177,000 of which $149,800 is required for the
remainder of FY2013-2014. Funds have been budgeted by the
Municipal Information Services and the Utilities Department in
FY2013-2014.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-091
35. Engineering construction contract for repairing and replacing
aging equipment at Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with Palacios Marine & Industrial Coating, Inc. of
Palacios, Texas in the amount of$716,043.51, for the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Process Rehabilitation/Replacement for
the base bid.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-092
36. Engineering construction contract for Animal Control Remodel
Improvements (BOND 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with LNV, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$879,550.00, for the Animal Control Remodel
Improvements for the Base Bid with Additive Bid Alternate#1
(Crematorium incinerator) and Additive Bid#2 (Dedicated outside air
HVAC system). BOND 2012.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-093
37. Advance Funding Agreement with Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) and amendment no. 1 to engineering
design contract for Citywide Signage Upgrades and Citywide
Street Overlay
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)for Citywide Signage Upgrade and Citywide
Street Overlay with the City's participation in the amount of$283,999
(alongside TXDOT's participation of$1,136,004); and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to an
Engineering Design Contract with Govind Development, LLC from
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$139,335, for a total re-stated
fee of$183,335, for Citywide Signage Upgrade and Citywide Street
Overlay for the design, bid, and construction phase services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030223
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38. Memorandum of Understanding with Guadalupe-Blanco River
Authority (GBRA)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with Guadalupe-Blanco River
Authority for joint development of water supply projects.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 030224
S. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 39)
39. Columbus Ships Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Business Liaison Alyssa Michelle Barrera
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Columbus
Ships.Ms.Barrera provided background and history of the Columbus ships;
the marine condition survey;photos of the current condition of the Pinta and
the Santa Maria;and steps moving forward.Ms.Barrera reported that the
Columbus Sailors'Association will continue to restore the Nina and has
provided an inventory of the items they will utilize from the Pinta and the Santa
Marina and any remaining items will be set aside for sale to the general public.
Carol Rehtmeyer,Director of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History,provided the Council with an update of the current projects at the
museum and reported that a KABOOM children's playground,water interactive
area,and pavallion will be in place in the Plaza that currently houses the ships.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
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