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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 February 10, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on February 17, 2015.
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City Council
Tuesday,February 10,2015 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 Bruce Wilson, Church of Reconciliation.
Reverend Bruce Wilson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Norma
Davison, Customer Service Manager.
Customer Service Manager Norma Davison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian
Riojas,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas, and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Mark Scott
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. ' Proclamation declaring February 2-6, 2015, "National School
Counseling Week 2015"
Proclamation declaring February 7, 2015, "Ronald McDonald House
Charities of Corpus Christi 25th Anniversary"
Proclamation declaring February 14, 2015, "The 6th Annual Barefoot
Mardi Gras Parade Day"
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Olson spoke regarding the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson provided an amended index to the proposed Property
Maintenance Code which was provided to City Council at the last meeting.City
Manager Olson said this information was provided to draw attention to the
item for future discussion.2)At last Tuesday's City Council planning retreat,
the City Council set three(3)priority goals for 2015:1)Residential Road 2)
Water Policy and 3)Economic Development Policy.City Manager Olson
provided information on the target goals for each priority.City Manager Olson
provided an explanation of the 3D process approach for each issue: Discovery,
Discussion and Decision.4)A joint meeting between the City Council,the Type
A Board,and the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
leadership is tentatively scheduled for March 3rd.Staff has asked Toby Futrell
to facilitate this meeting and Ms.Futrell will need additional time to
pre-interview 25 individuals to get a scope of the concerns and lay out a
strategy.City Manager Olson recommended moving the joint meeting to April
7th.There was a consensus of the City Council to move the meeting to April
7th.5)City Manager Olson invited the City Council to attend the 2nd Annual
Employee Talent Show scheduled on February 28,2015.
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.Brent Statzer and Derek
Hegman with SQH Sports and Entertainment and Bert Quintanilla addressed
some of the conclusions provided by the evaluation team regarding the
Request for Proposal(RFP)for the Regional Sports Complex.Rick Melby,
representing the Corpus Christi Patriots Tea Party,requested that Council
Members McIntyre,Scott and Riojas recuse themselves from the second vote
on the extension for Schlitterbahn because they received a gratuity from the
project.Mr.Melby also commented that the Development Services Department
was inefficient and encouraged the City Council to call a town hall meeting of
contractors and architects to discuss the issues stifling growth in the city.In
response to comments made by Mr.Melby,Council Members McIntyre and
Riojas stated that they received no gratuity related to the Schlitterbahn project.
Jack Gordy addressed Item 33,ADA sidewalk improvements and spoke about
the palm trees and fire hydrants blocking the sidewalk on Airline Road.Mr.
Gordy asked five(5)members of the City Council to have staff remove those
palm trees blocking the sidewalk.City Attorney Risley stated that the law does
not require the removal of those palm trees.Chad Peters,Lolly Bemal,Abel
Alonzo,Charles Perez,and David Amaro spoke in support of the regional
sports complex.Susie Luna Saldana spoke about comments made by City
Council members regarding the Port of Corpus Christi Authority appointment
and said the City Council is expected to work like a family and for the benefit of
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the whole community.John Boyd,developer of the Cosmopolitan,said he
appreciated the investment and attitude of city leaders related to the
reinvestment and revitalization of the downtown area and urged the City
Council to support moving forward on the Chaparral Street Improvements.
Terry Sweeney,Executive Director of the Corpus Christi Downtown
Management District,said he would be available for questions regarding the
summary he provided on the Chaparral Street improvements project and
thanked staff for their efforts in this process.Benjamin Graham addressed
issues with code enforcement and referred to a public information request
response on the number of citations issued by the City in 2014 and amounts
charged to citizens.Mr.Graham asked the Council to put a group together to
study Municipal Court,specificially Code Enforcement.City Attorney Risley
stated that there is a pending case involving Mr.Graham's wife and spoke
regarding the citiations to property owners.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of January 27, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Rubio
made a motion to amend the minutes,J.Board&Committee appointments,to
include the question by Council Member Rubio and response by City Secretary
Huerta that applications to be considered for a board may be received up until
the meeting that a board is being considered.The motion was seconded by
Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5. Airport Board
Building Code Board of Appeals
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Crime Control and Prevention District Board
Parking Advisory Committee
Sister City Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Airport Board
Council Member McIntyre nominated Curtis T.Clark.Council Member Riojas
nominated Joseph Wise.Curtis T.Clark was appointed with Council Members
McIntyre,Vaughn,Martinez,Garza,Magill and Riojas voting for Curtis T.Clark
and Council Members Rubio and Rosas voting for Joseph Wise.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Ramiro Munoz III(Building
Industry),seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Robert Knowles,P.E.
(Engineer),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill nominated Steven R.McClure Sr.(Not Connected with
the Building Industry).Council Member McIntyre nominated Vincent Doyle(Not
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Connected with the Building Industry).Steven R.McClure,Sr.(Not Connected
with the Building Industry)was appointed with Council Members Rosas,
Magill,Garza,Rubio,and Vaughn voting for Steven R.McClure,Sr.and Council
Members Martinez,Riojas and McIntyre voting for Vincent Doyle.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Ray Jones(Building Industry),
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Melody Nixon-Bice(Hotel
Industry),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint James Kunau(Attraction
Industry),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Crime Control and Prevention District
City Secretary Huerta announced that Bryan Johnson(Council Member Mark
Scott's representative)withdrew his name from consideration.Council Member
Riojas made a motion to confirm the appointments of Judy Loverde(Martinez),
Jesse Olivares(Magill),Joan Veith(Riojas),Zelner Houchin(Vaughn),Susie
Luna Saldana(Rosas),Randall Hicks(Rubio),R.Scott Leeton(McIntyre),and
Raymond Lara(Garza),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.
Parking Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Robert Catalano(Corpus
Christi Beach Task Force),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint William L.
Hoover(Residential,Property Owner in City Center),seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Sister City Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Brenda Acevedo,Charles F.
Bass,Ashley Higson,and William Bryan Menard,Jr.,seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed unanimously.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
2. Executive session pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code 551071 and Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to housing tax credit projects
with discussion and possible action.
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 and the Agreement between the City
of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association and
term(s) thereof with possible discussion, resolution(s), and other
actions in open session concerning any matters related thereto.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6-8)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda and announced that Item 8 was
withdrawn by staff.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Magill.The consent agenda was passed by one
vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
6. Hosting Services Agreement with AssetWorks LLC
Motion approving the Hosting Services Agreement between
AssetWorks LLC and the City of Corpus Christi based on sole source
for a 36 month term for total amount of$119,100, of which $34,400.00
is required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. Funds have been
budgeted by Fleet Maintenance in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-017
7. First Amendment to the Business Incentive Agreement Sam Kane
Beef Processors, LLC
Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Business Incentive
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and Sam Kane Beef
Processors, LLC ("Sam Kane")to accelerate the incentive payments
for the creation and retention of jobs at their beef packing plant in the
City of Corpus Christi extra territorial jurisdiction.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030414
8. Approving grant funds for the rehabilitation of the La Armada II
Public Housing Complex
Motion approving grant funds for the rehabilitation of the La Armada II
Public Housing Complex, and authorizing the City Manager or his
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designee to execute an affordable housing agreement with the Corpus
Christi Housing Authority.
This Motion was withdrawn.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 9 -11)
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from
Single-Family to Multifamily at 5409 Lipes Boulevard
Case No. 0115-01 The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word: 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 low density residential to medium density residential
uses. The property is described as being 26.32 acres out of Lots 6 and
7, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located
along the south side of Lipes Boulevard approximately 650 feet west of
South Staples Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
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 The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 26.32 acres out of
Lots 6 and 7, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, 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 Martinez referred to Item 9.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for development of multifamily uses.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.Mr.Grimsbo
provided an update on the public notification and stated that zero responses
were received in favor and 27 responses were received in opposition tpta;omg
anpit 15%opposition.Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.Donna
Gonzalez spoke on behalf of the neighborhood and stated that the
neighborhood is in opposition to the zoning change for the following reasons:
the zoning will negatively affect property taxes,change the character of the
neighborhood,peace and privacy issues and additional traffic.Mayor Martinez
closed the public hearing.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve
the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Rosas
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Residential Estate to Single-Family at 8410 S. Staples Street
Case No. 0115-03 MPM Development LP: A change of zoning from
the "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 1 and Lots 1 through
28, Block 2, King Estates Unit 4, located near the southeast corner of
South Staples Street(FM 2444) and South Oso Parkway.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-22" Single-Family 22
District to the"RS-15" Single-Family 15 District and, in lieu thereof,
approval of a change of zoning to the"RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit subject to three conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by MPM Development LP and Miguel Pro ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 1 through 7, Block
1 and Lots 1 through 28, Block 2, King Estates Unit 4 from the"RS-22"
Single-Family 22 District to the"RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22 District
with a Special Permit; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to reduce side yard setbacks.Mr.Dimas stated that the
Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the"RS-15"
Single-Family 15 District and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"RS-22/SP"
Single-Family 22 District with a special permit subject to three conditions.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council
Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from
Commercial, Office and Single-Family 6 to Single-Family 4.5,
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located north of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) and west of
Norchester Drive.
Case No. 0115-02 Superior H & H Development LLC: A change of
zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial District, "ON" Office
District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan. The property is described as being a 10-acre tract of land out of
Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Medical Center Subdivision and out of Lots 5
and 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of Saratoga
Boulevard (SH 357) and west of Norchester Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General
Commercial District, "ON" Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Superior H & H Development LLC ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 10-acre tract of land out
of Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Medical Center Subdivision and out of Lots
5 and 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, from the "CG-2" General
Commercial District, "ON" Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for construction of a single-family subdivision.Mr.Grimsbo stated
that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to pass the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 12 -13)
12. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease agreement with TCEQ for use
of Oak Park and H. J.Williams Park for air monitoring station (1st
Reading 1/13/14) (Requires 28 day delay)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five
year lease agreement (with the option for one five year renewal) with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for
installation and operation of an air quality monitoring station on a 0.113
acre tract of land on Oakpark Park located at 842 Erwin Street, Corpus
Christi,TX and a 0.038 acre tract of land on Bayview(H.J. Williams)
Park, located at 2518 Dempsey Road, Corpus Christi, TX; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a lease
agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)for
air monitoring stations on Oakpark Park and Bayview Park.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Garza.This
Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030415
13. Extending the time for completion of the waterpark for Upper
Padre Partners, L.P., and North Padre Waterpark Holdings, LTD
Approving a resolution regarding the City of Corpus Christi's Chapter
380 Economic Development Agreement with Upper Padre Partners,
L.P., and North Padre Waterpark Holdings, LTD. (collectively,
"Developer"), extending the time for completion of the waterpark on
Padre Island in order for Developer's qualification for certain incentives
under the agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated
that the purpose of this item is to consider extending the deadline of the
Chapter 380 agreement for the completion of the Schlitterbahn waterpark.Mr.
Pierson provided a brief overview including background information and the
terms of the Type A and Chapter 380 agreements.Mr.Pierson said the deadline
is February 22,2015 and staff recommends granting the extension deadline to
September 30,2015.Council members asked questions regarding the following
topics:whether Schlitterbahn will receive the additional$2.5 million if Phase I
is not completed and the possibility that the completion date could be earlier.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo and Susie
Luna Saldana spoke in support of the extension.Ms.Saldana also requested
that two council members refrain from the vote because of perception issues.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Magill and passed.This Resolution was passed and approved
with the following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030416
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 14-18)
14. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council (RAC)for the
WebEOC
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of
$10,000 for the benefit of the City's WebEOC operations; and
appropriating $10,000 from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory
Council into the No. 1062 Fire Grant Fund to purchase equipment,
services, technical support, training and travel for the Corpus Christi
Fire Department's WebEOC.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council in the amount of$10,000 to benefit the City's
WebEOC operations.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
15. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Arts and Cultural
Commission duties and the Permanent Art Trust Fund
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 2 regarding Arts and Cultural Commission duties and the
permanent art trust fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Arts
and Cultural Commission duties and redefine how funds can be used for the
permanent art trust fund.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Rosas.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
16. First Reading Ordinance-First Amendments to the Lease
Agreements for Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
Ordinance ratifying and authorizing the City Manager to execute first
amendments to the lease agreements with Southwest Airlines and
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Envoy Air(formerly known as American Eagle Airlines) to extend the
term of the leases; authorizing and accepting an assignment of the
lease from Envoy Air to American Airlines; providing for an effective
date; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to ratify and authorize the execution of a
three-year lease extension with Southwest Airlines and Envoy Air(formerly
American Eagle Airlines)and authorizing an assignment of lease from Envoy
Air to American Airlines.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 2 of the City Code of
Ordinances, regarding membership of the Water Resources
Advisory Committee
Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances,
regarding membership of the Water Resources Advisory Committee;
to make minor revisions to the language of a member description; and
to increase membership by one additional representative.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the membership of the
Water Resources Advisory Committee from"representative of apartment
owners association"to"an apartment owner or manager"and add a member
to represent the Nueces River watershed and the associated ecosystem.There
were no comments from the public.A brief discussion ensured regarding
broadening the"apartment owner or manager"position to"apartment owner or
owner's representative".Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend
the Section 2-230(a)(1)to read"apartment owner or owner's representative",
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement with Corpus Christi
Regional Transportation Authority for a Temporary Bus Transfer
Station Site
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
seven (7) month lease agreement with Corpus Christi Regional
Transportation Authority for the use of property bounded by Leopard,
Sam Rankin, Mestina and Josephine Streets, for a temporary bus
transfer station.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a lease agreement with
the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority for the use of City
property located west of City Hall bounded by Leopard,Sam Rankin,Mestina
and Josephine Streets,for a temporary bus transfer station.Mayor Martinez
called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo thanked the City,Regional
Transportation Authority and staff for working together in the best interest of
the community and spoke on the importance of public transportation.There
were no comments from the Council.Council Member Rubio made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance
was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 -27)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that Items 19 and 18 are related and clarified that Item 19 was presented under
the first reading section per City Charter requirements and both items will
come forward together at the next meeting.City Manager Olson stated that
staff had a planned presentation on Item 27.
19. Interlocal Agreement for Staples Street Center street
improvements (Mestina/Artesian Street Project) (Bond 2012)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation
Authority to construct the Mestina/Artesian Street Project in
conjunction with the City's project, Staples Street from Morgan Avenue
to IH 37 (Bond 2012).
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Approving four(4)Job Order Contract Master Agreements for the
minor construction, repair, rehabilitation and alteration of
facilities
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Master
Agreement for Job Order Contracting (JOC) for a two-year term with
option to renew administratively for up to three one-year periods, with
no guaranteed minimum and a maximum aggregate of$2,000,000.00
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in any one year; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
all Job Order Contracts thereunder not exceeding $500,000.00 with
the following:
Li Alpha Building Corporation
Cruz Maintenance & Construction, Inc.
Li Haeber Roofing Company
JE Construction Services
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Amendment No. 2 to the engineering support services contract
for Wastewater Permit Assistance
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the engineering support services contract with
RPS of Austin, Texas in the amount of$100,000 for a total restated
fee not to exceed $218,500 for Wastewater Permit Assistance.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 1 for the La Volla
Creek Drainage Channel Excavation Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 in the amount of$197,646.00 with Urban
Engineering for the La Volla Creek Drainage Channel Excavation
Project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Termination of the Multiple Use Agreements for Heliport Parking
Facility and Public Parking Facility located on State Highway 9/BS
44-D
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute two
agreements to terminate two previously executed Multiple Use
Agreements between the State of Texas and the City of Corpus Christi
for the Heliport Parking Facility and the Public Parking Facility located
on State Highway 9/BS 44-D.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Termination of the Multiple Use Agreement for the Nueces Bay
Causeway Bait Stand located within State ROW on US Highway
181
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement to terminate a previously executed Multiple Use Agreement
between the State of Texas and the City of Corpus Christi for the
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Nueces Bay Causeway Bait Stand located within State right-of-way on
US Highway 181.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Lease-purchase of rescue pumper
Motion approving the lease-purchase of one (1) rescue pumper from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Houston, Texas for a total amount
of$599,750.00, of which $10,607.00 is required for the remainder of
FY 2014-2015. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(TLGPC). Financing for the lease-purchase will be provided through
the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Flour Bluff Revitalization Plan
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
adopting a Revitalization Plan for the Flour Bluff area which is
bordered by the King Ranch to the South, and by water on three sides,
the Laguna Madre to the East, Oso Creek and Bay to the West, and
Corpus Christi Bay to the North; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Resolutions in support of five Affordable Housing developments
to satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Discussion and possible action on resolutions in support of five
Affordable Housing developments which will be applicants for 9%
Housing Tax Credits administered by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA): Liberty Shores Apartments,
Callicoatte Cove Homes, River View at Calallen, Stonehenge Place
and 911 Glenoak Apartments, each proposed project is located within
the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.
These Resolutions were recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 28)
28. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
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R. BRIEFINGS : (ITEMS 29 -34)
29. Discussion of Issuance of Certificates of Obligation for Solid
Waste
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.City Manager Ron Olson stated that when
the issuance of certificates of obligation for Solid Waste was originally
discussed,he was concerned that when passing this item we could be
committing ourselves to future rate increases.Mr.Olson said that after an
extensive review,he is convinced that we will not have rate increases by
moving forward.Mr.Olson stated that the key is to make sure that when taking
an action,it is sustainable and doesn't have a delayed impact on taxes or fees.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of
this item is to discuss the issuance of certificates of obligation for Solid Waste.
Ms.Sanchez provided a summary of the chronology of events and the current
rates for solid waste residential and commercial collection fees.Assistant
Director of Budget Eddie Houlihan provided an overview of the five-year pro
forma for solid waste activity.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:the Recycle Bank fee,the length of the agreement,the percentage of
users;termination clause;the competitive assessment recommendation to
terminate the Recycle Bank contract;the projects that will be funded with the
issuance;the number of organizations that bring in more revenue than
expenditures in the General Fund;the benefit of Solid Waste being in the
General Fund;and the net effect of separating Solid Waste from the General
Fund and depreciation.There was a general consensus of the Council to bring
back this item for action.
30. Bond 2008 Proposition Seven - Bayfront Master Plan Project
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Bond 2008 Proposition Seven-Bayfront Master Plan.Ms.Anaya
presented information on the voter approved bond language;the project
status;the location map of the seven components;the proposed project scope
and cost estimates;sponsorship opportunities;operating expenses;potential
revenue generation;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether a parking lot
was removed;engineering and project management contingency fees;
communication/collaboration with stakeholders including the Art Center,
farmers market,vendors,Veterans groups and Buccaneer Commission;
concerns with operation and maintenance costs,realistic funding options and
the impact;breakdown of maintenance costs;the purpose for raising the
sunken garden at Sherrill Park and associated cost;the number of restrooms
at the seawall;restroom safety and maintenance concerns; location of
restrooms; re-evaluating vendor fees;programming at the Art Center;the
capacity for the special events area;the Bayshore Park name; potential
revenues;providing a decision package for park programming during budget
discussion;status of the change orders;the eligible projects if there are funds
remaining;the design-build option;the next steps for Bayfront Master Plan
Phase 3;whether there are any roadway base issues;options to have event
operator manage the area;the breakdown of expenditures from Proposition
Seven bond funds;consideration of hand dryers in restrooms;the size of
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shade structures;the cost for programming at Cole Park;surveying other
cities on vendor charges and what steps are taken to entice people;updates to
the seawall concession area;educational components;mowing contractual
costs;sponsorship opportunities and options for rental of lawn chairs.
31. Chaparral Street Improvement Project
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Acting Director of Capital Programs Jerry
Shoemaker stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
Chaparral Street Improvement Project.Mr.Shoemaker referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a location map of improvements; Phase 1 project
scope,status and issues;overlapping Chaparral Street projects;the three
alternative considerations;staff's recommendation to restore Chaparral to
one-way and complete design of Phase 2 to address side-street parking,then
convert to 2-way traffic; benefits;and overall picture.Terry Sweeney,Executive
Director of the Downtown Management District,referred to a memo
summarizing the process and concerns and spoke regarding engaging
stakeholders in the downtown area.Council members spoke regarding the
following topics:consideration for back end parking and other parking design
options;engaging the Parking Advisory Committee on parking options;
construction mitigation;concerns with side street parking and if there will be
any work done on side streets;design for placemaking elements;working with
the Downtown Management District on Phase 2;the term"meet or beat the
timeframe";coordination with downtown activities;the DMD's strategic plan;
the design engineers on the project;engaging stakeholders;and concern with
vendors that service the businesses in the area.Council Member Magill made a
motion of direction to accept staffs recommendation to restore Chaparral to
one-way and complete design of Phase 2 to address side-street parking,then
convert to 2-way traffic,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.
32. Regional Youth Sports Complex Request For Proposal (RFP)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Regional Youth Sports Complex Request for Proposal(RFP).Ms.
Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including a timeline of the RFP
process;the evaluation committee members;the contents and requirements of
the RFP;the proposed location;specific requirements;the summary of SQH's
submittal;the concerns and questions from the review committee regarding
the proposal from SQH.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:perception that there is a communication problem;SQH having
marketing experience;the proposed economic impact; concern that SQH's
program plan to accommodate local teams and leagues during weekdays will
not affect existing structures and leagues;providing an opportunity for SQH to
respond to questions and concerns including a fully detailed program that will
not cannibalize on existing programs and concrete financing;and commitment
to youth in the City to make the project a reality.City Manager Olson said it is
legitimate to ask specific questions to protect the public interest without
interfering with the private operations.Mr.Olson stated that with the
comments made today,the committee can refine those questions and come
back to the Council for discussion.
Mayor Martinez called for a 10-minute recess.
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33. ADA Sidewalk Improvements
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the ADA
sidewalk accessibility requirements and the City's progress towards those
improvements.Ms.Gray referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
history of the ADA policy;ADA Title II;the City's ADA Master Plan;a summary
of ADA improvement efforts on City streets;summary of sidewalk
accessibility;views of the section of sidewalk on Airline Road from McArdle to
SPID;and photos of other locations throughout the city with similar
obstructions as Airline.City Attorney Risley provided information on the
triggering mechanisms that legally require an ADA improvement.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether there have
been any complaints from citizens about Airline Road because of a disability;
cutting the palm trees will not be the solution on Airline Road;sidewalks being
the adjacent private property owner's responsibility for maintenance;the
additional curb cuts on the portion of Airline between McArdle to SPID;the
location of the bus stops on west side of Airline and McArdle;the other
accessible routes;the PCI for the area on Airline and the expected timeframe
for an overlay;the history on how the tree was planted in the sidewalk on
Airline Road;other obstructions throughout the City;whether this section is
on the ADA Master Plan Phase II;and addressing Jack Gordy's concerns
regarding the obstructions on Airline and notifying him personally.City
Manager Olson stated that staff would provide Mr.Gordy with a video copy of
this discussion.
34. Downtown Area Development Plan - Development Incentives
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a status of the
Downtown Area Development Plan and development incentive policy choices.
Ms.Gunning provided an overview on the purpose and importance of
planning;the current planning efforts;and a timeline of the downtown area
development plan process.Ben Carlson,Director of Urban Design with Goody
Clancy,presented information on the goals for the downtown area plan and
stated that housing is the greatest investment opportunity.Sarah Woodworth,
Managing Member with W-ZHA,referred to a powerpoint presentation on
incentive options including the the reason for incentives;the variety of
incentives available;the property tax abatement program;the tax increment
reinvestment zone;other existing downtown area incentives;the three major
policy categories inside and outside the tax increment reinvestment zone;
options inside the TIRZ area including range of eligible project types,tax relief,
and"by-right"or"needs-based"criteria;and major policy choices outside the
TIRZ including tax abatement,decisions on downtown boundaries and
appropriate uses.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:providing
predictability and consistency on incentives;the need for housing in the
downtown area;targeting what's inside and outside the TIRZ;use of different
elements to shape the future of downtown;developing an abbreviated master
plan community;whether the TIRZ encompasses the SEA District;the
combination of"by right"and"needs based";developing timeframes or
expirations;doing"needs based"for any project;desire to have
hotel/multi-tenant office districts in the TIRZ;a combination of a tax abatement
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on city portion and capital improvements to facilitate projects;gap financing;
legislation for the convention hotel;and reaching out to San Antonio to
discuss the tools the city uses and why.
S. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Martinez referred to the Legislative Update.Director of
Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue provided a brief update on the
City's legislative agenda for the 84th Texas Lesilsative Session.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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