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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 August 11, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on August 18, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of August, 2015.
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City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 11,2015 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 Ms. Jeanne Gardiner, Unity by the Sea Church.
Ms.Jeanne Gardiner Hunter gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Robert Rocha,
Fire Chief.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha 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 verified that the necessary
quorum of the City 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 Mark Scott, and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Brian Rosas
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Commendation recognizing Melissa Martinez as the, "2015 LULAC
National Woman of the Year", and recognizing her induction into the
"LULAC Women's Hall of Fame"
Mayor Martinez presented a Certificate of Commendation to Melissa Martinez
recognizing her as the"2015 LULAC National Woman of the Year"and
recognizing her induction into the"LULAC Women's Hall of Fame".
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
reported on the following issues:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson provided notification to the City Council and the public
that the second"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"public discussion will be held on
Wednesday,August 12th from 6:00-7:00 p.m.at the Broadmoor Senior Center.
The session is being held to invite the public to participate in a public
discussion with City leadership.2)City Manager Olson provided information
on the success of the Summer Reading Program.3)The City of Corpus Christi
is continuing work to identify and resolve the water quality issue in the Flour
Bluff area which resulted in the recent water boil advisory.The specific source
of the problem has not been identified;however,staff is 100%confident that
the issue is from an outside source,most likely from backflow.City Manager
Olson said he has issued an emergency order to install backflow prevention
devices on all wells and bill cost to the property owners.However,the
installation of backflow prevention devices,in some areas,may reduce the
water pressure below that equired by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality(TCEQ).Staff is working on a way to boost pressure in those areas in
order that backflow preventers may be installed.
K. MINUTES: (ITEM 8)
8. Regular Meeting of July 28, 2015
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
L. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
9. Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Mayor Martinez made a motion to recommend the reappointments of Criselda
Carrasco,Karla Dowden,Christina Hernandez,Bill Hoelscher,and Laurie
Turner and the new appointment of Lisa Torres,seconded by Council Member
Magill and passed unanimously(Council Member Rosas-absent).
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Curtis Ford,Alexis
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Hunter,and Ricardo Pedraza,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously(Council Member Rosas-absent).
Council Member McIntyre nominated Robert A.Alvarez and Gary McCoig.
Council Member Magill nominated Kamlesh Bhikha.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Robert A.Alvarez,
Kamlesh Bhikha,and Gary McCoig,seconded by Council Member Scott and
passed unanimously(Council Member Rosas-absent).
M. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
N. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 10-18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda Items.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Riojas,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved 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 Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
10. Service Agreement for Preventative Maintenance of the
Breakpoint Chlorination System
Motion approving a service agreement with Grace Water Services,
LLC, of Katy, Texas based on Local Government Code Sec. 252.022
General Exemption, a procurement necessary to preserve or protect
the public health or safety of the municipality's residents, for a total
amount of$194,660.00. The term of the contract will be for twenty-four
months with options to extend for up to three additional twelve-month
periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City
Manager or designees. Funds have been budgeted by the Utilities
Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-080
11. Supply Agreement for Hot Mix Asphalt
Motion rescinding the award made on June 16, 2015 to HAC
Materials, Ltd., Corpus Christi, Texas due to naming the incorrect
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supplier of the primary award and properly awarding to the following
suppliers for hot mix asphalt, based on lowest responsible bid,
awarding primary and secondary agreements, in accordance with Bid
Event No. 5 for an estimated semi-annual expenditure of $989,085 of
which $659,390 is required for FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreements will be for six months with options to extend for up to five
additional six month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers
and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by
Street Services in FY 2014-2015.
Haas Anderson
Construction Ltd. Bay, Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
$936,937.50 $52,147.50
Primary Supplier Secondary Supplier
Grand Total: $989,085.00
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-081
12. Supply Agreement for Emulsion Oil (SS-1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a supply
agreement with Ergon Asphalt& Emulsions, Inc., Austin, Texas for
Emulsion Oil (SS-1) in accordance with Bid Event No. 4, based on only
bid, for an estimated six month expenditure of$79,450.00 of which
$13,241.67 is required for FY 2014 -2015. The term of the contract
will be for six months with an option to extend for up to five additional
six-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Street
Services Department in FY2014 -2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-082
13. Purchase Video Collaboration Technology for Corpus Christi
Police Department and City video operations
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve the
purchase of information technology equipment from Data Projections
for a Police Department Intelligence Command Center with
communication links to the City Emergency Operations Center(EOC)
and designated entities for a total expenditure of$114,741.64. Data
Projections is a State of Texas vendor, number DIR-SDD-11. Funds
are available in the Municipal Information Systems Department
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FY2014-2015 budget.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2015-083
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing an undeveloped and
unsurfaced portion of a public right-of-way located south of Holly
Road and east of Ennis Joslin Road (1st Reading 7/28/15)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an undeveloped and unsurfaced
21,300.84-square foot portion (0.489 acres) of a 20-foot wide public
right-of-way, out of Lot 1, Section 32, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm &
Garden Tracts and requiring the owner, MPM Development, LP to
comply with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030572
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code of Ethics
complaint procedures(1st Reading 7/28/15)
Ordinance amending Sections 2-330 and 2-334 of the City Code to
amend the City's Code of Ethics regarding the complaint form and
procedures; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030573
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code related to
interest rates for voluntary assessment projects, and approving
the final assessment roll for improvements made on Vaky Street,
Ivy Lane, and Clare Drive(Bond 2008)(1st Reading 7/28/15)
Ordinance amending Chapter 49, Article II, Section 49-21 "Required
Improvements; Policy on Assessments"; Amending Ordinance 029769
Passed and Approved on March 19, 2013, to adopt the final
assessment roll and assessments to be levied against the owners of
property abutting on Vaky Street from Swantner Drive to Reid Drive,
Ivy Lane from Gollihar Road to Home Road and Clare Drive from
South Padre Island Drive to McArdle Road (The"Project") (Bond
2008)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030574
17. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for hangar and
office space for air ambulance and charter flight service(1st
Reading 7/28/15)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease agreement with Sterling Air Service for hangar, office and
parking space at Corpus Christi International Airport for a period of 18
months.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030575
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for routine
airport maintenance(1st Reading 7/28/15)
Ordinance appropriating $50,000 from Texas Department of
Transportation's Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant
(CSJ No. M1516CORP) in the No. 1055 Airport Grants Fund to fund
airport maintenance at Corpus Christi International Airport.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030576
O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 19 -20)
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 3522 Airline Road
Case No. 0715-01 Guadalupe Leon and Maria Del Carmen Leon: A
change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RE"
Residential Estate District. The property to be rezoned is described as
being a 1.523 acre tract of land being out of Lots 22 and 23, Section
20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the
east side of Airline Road between Brooke Road and Wall Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RE" Residential Estate District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Guadalupe Leon and Maria Del Carmen Leon
("Owners") by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.523
acre tract of land being out of Lots 22 and 23, Section 20, Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts (the"Property"), from the"FR"
Farm Rural District to the"RE" Residential Estate District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to a Residential Estate District Mr.Grimsbo said the Planning Commission and
staff are in favor of the zoning change.Mayor Martinez opened the public
hearing.There were no comments from the public.Mayor Martinez closed the
public hearing.In response to a council member,Mr.Grimsbo explained that
the City's responsibilities will remain the same with the change of zoning.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve 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 Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 3313 Barthlome Street.
Case No. 0615-04 Jesus Mora: A change of zoning from the"Cl"
Intensive Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from Commercial to
Light Industrial. The property to be rezoned is described as Lot 4-B,
Barthlome Acre Tracts, located along the south side of Barthlome
Street between Nueces Bay Boulevard and Lily Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"Cl" Intensive Commercial
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District and, in lieu thereof, approval
of the"CI/SP" Intensive Commercial District with a Special Permit with
9 conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Jesus Mora ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lot 4-B, Barthlome Acre Tracts, from the"Cl"
Intensive Commercial District to the"CI/SP" Commercial Intensive
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 20.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo explained that approval of this item will require a three-fourths vote of
the City Council.The 20%rule is in effect because the City has received 23.35%
opposition to this rezoning request Mr.Grimsbo stated that the purpose of
this item is to rezone the subject property to allow the warehouse storage of
equipment and vehicles associated with a cable contractor.Mr.Grimsbo said
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this item is to rezone the subject property to allow the warehouse storage of
equipment and vehicles associated with a cable contractor.Mr.Grimsbo said
the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the change of zoning
from the"Cl"Intensive Commercial District to the"IL"Light Industrial District
and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"CI/SP"Intensive Commercial District with
a Special Permit for the contractor's shop and storage.Mayor Martinez opened
the public hearing.There were no comments from the public.Mayor Martinez
closed the public hearing.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:the reasons for opposition;whether the structures on-site without a
permit are still located on the property;and the improvements to the setback
with the special permit condition.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Scott
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
Enactment No:030580
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 deviated from the agenda and called for comments from the
public.Gloria Randall Scott requested that the City Council continue to
investigate the preferred red route for the location of the new Harbor Bridge
and invited the Council to visit the community and see the impact this route
will have on the neighborhood.Stefany Schade,on behalf of the Downtown
Revitalization Alliance Board,spoke in support of City staff and the Downtown
Management District's efforts to make an impact and deal with the
homelessness issue.Mary Jane Garza,President of the League of Women
Voters,complimented the Mayor and City Council for addresses credit access
business regulations(Agenda Item 2)and Tom Tagliabue,Director of
Intergovernmental Relations,for providing the information to the City Council.
Errol Summerlin,Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress,provided history
on the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant and requested that the
neighborhood receive a status on the project and landscaping.Rick Milby
thanked the City Council for their service and suggested that City Manager
Olson further investigate the pothole patching process presented by staff at a
previous meeting.Kyle Pape spoke regarding the Citizens Collection Center-
Flour Bluff/Padre Island and expressed concern that the project will impact
property values.Mr.Pape referred to a petition submitted by residents,and
said the concerns from the residents include:the project's cost,illegal
dumping(bi-waste),health and safety,and rodents.Shirley Thornton spoke
regarding the public notice provided for the Citizens Collection Center-Flour
Bluff/Padre Island.
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21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 3209 Acushnet Drive
Case No. 0715-02 Andrea Trevino and Jesus Trevino, dba Southside
Paint& Body, LLC and Liliot, LLC: A change of zoning from the"CG-2"
General Commercial District and "CG-2/SP"General Commercial
District with a Special Permit to the "IL" Light Industrial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial to
light industrial uses. The property to be rezoned is described as Lots 8,
11 and 12, Block 7, Saratoga Weber Plaza, located along the north
side of Acushnet Drive between Jefferson Road and Weber Road (FM
43).
Planning Commission Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special
Permit to the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the change of zoning from
the"CG-2" General Commercial District and "CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit to the"IL" Light Industrial
District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Andrea Trevino and Jesus Trevino, dba South Side
Paint& Body, LLC and Liliot, LLC ("Owners") by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference Lots 8, 11 and 12, Block 7, Saratoga Weber
Plaza (the"Property")from the "CG-2" General Commercial District
and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit to
the "IL" Light Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo made a correction to the address presented on the agenda which
should read 3902 Acushnet Drive.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property to allow for the expansion of an existing
heavy vehicle service use.The applicant owns three lots and is requesting to
rezone all three lots to"IL"Light Industrial District.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change.Mr.
Grimsbo stated that staff recommends denial of the zoning change.Mayor
Martinez opened the public hearing.John Kendall,representative for Andrea
Trevino and Jesus Trevino,stated that the business is growing and the
applicant purchased the vacant lot for the purpose of expanding.Mr.Kendall
said the applicant has not determined the uses for the property and is
requesting to rezone the all three properties at the same time without being
hindered by a special permit.Andrea Trevino,applicant,spoke regarding the
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expansion of her business and requested support for the rezoning.Mayor
Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.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 Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
H. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 2)
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT APPROXIMATELY 12:30
2. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code to create
credit access business regulations (1st Reading 7/28/15)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances by adding
a new chapter, Chapter 5, Business Regulations; Creating Chapter 5,
Article I -CREDIT ACCESS BUSINESSES to set forth registration
requirements and credit extension guidelines for credit access
businesses; providing for severance; providing for publication;
providing for penalty; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 2.Director of
Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this
item is to adopt an ordinance to create credit access business regulations.Mr.
Tagliabue said that since the first reading,he and Mayor Martinez met with the
local credit access business person and their association representative,and
Mr.Tagliabue also had additional discussions with the Intergovernmental
Relations Office of Consumer and Financial Protection Bureau about outreach
efforts and the timeline on federal regulations.Based on these meetings,an
amendment is being considered prior to second reading.City Attorney Miles
Risley provided language to amend the ordinance by adding Section 6,which
shall not be codified,and which reads:"Within 60 days after federal
regulations become effective that comprehensively regulate credit access
businesses,the City Attorney's Office shall evaluate the effect of this
ordinance and federal regulations on local credit access businesses and
provide a report to City Council.Any delay in providing said report shall not
affect the validity of this ordinance."
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana
spoke regarding motor vehicle title loans and expressed concern regarding
restricting someone's right to do what they want with their property.Ann
Baddour,Texas Appleseed Director of Fair Financial Services Program,
explained that payday and auto title lending is a serious issue in the state of
Texas with major effects to individuals that use these loans.Ms.Baddour said
the ordinance will place tighter limits on these companies.Ms.Baddour also
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suggested that the ordinance be evaluated after implementation of federal
regulations.Donna Hurley,United Way of the Coastal Bend,John Bell,and
Linda McKamie,Executive Director of Catholic Charities,spoke in support of
the City Council taking action to protect the citizens of Corpus Christi.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics:restrictions on loans;
refinancing or renewal of loans;how the ordinance will be enforced;and
individuals being responsible for their decisions.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend the ordinance as stated,
seconded by Council Member Garza.The motion to amend was passed with
the following vote:Martinez,Rubio,Scott,Garza,Magill,McIntyre,and Riojas,
voting"Aye";Vaughn voting"No";Rosas was absent.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,seconded by Council
Member Riojas.This Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030571
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 6 -7)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the days executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
6. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues
related to the New Broadway Waste Water Treatment Plant and other
parts of the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
7. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining
negotiations and/or the collective bargaining agreements between the
City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association
and/or Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 22)
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located near Rodd Field Road and Siberian Street
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Case No. 0715-03 Related Investors, Ltd.: A change of zoning from
the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District,
not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property to
be rezoned is described as being a 66.96 acre tract of land out of Lots
1-4 and 14-16, Section 24, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located along the east side of Rodd Field Road approximately
480 feet south of Siberian Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Related Investors, Ltd. ("Owners") by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference a 66.96 acre tract of land out of Lots 1-4 and
14-16, Section 24, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts
(the"Property") from the"FR" Farm Rural 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 22.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the expansion of a single-family subdivision.Mr.Grimsbo said that
the Planning Commission and staff are 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 approve 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 Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 23)
23. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for Judicial Court
Improvements
Ordinance appropriating $25,500 from Account 260310 Fund Balance
Restricted for Judicial/Court Improvements in the No. 1020 General
Fund for the purchase of microphones and other electrical equipment,
electrical installation, and training for Municipal Court Judges; and
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amending the FY2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 to increase expenditures by $25,500 in the No. 1020
General Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe
stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$25,5000 from the Judicial
Efficiency Fund to install and improve courtroom electronic devices including
microphones,other electronic equipment and training for Municipal Court
Judges.There were no comments from the public.Council Member McIntyre
asked if this item was a previous decision package.City Manager Olson said
this decision package was previously denied and funding was found in the
Judicial Efficiency Fund.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve 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 Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 3 -5)
3. Proposed FY2016 Budget for General Fund
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 3.City Manager
Olson stated that the next two presentations are related to the FY2016
Operating Budget.City Manager Olson provided an overview of the budget
including:the total proposed operating budget;the operating tax rate
considerations;details in the increase of revenues and expenditures in the
general fund;and the guiding principles used to prepare the budget.Assistant
City Manager Wes Pierson presented information on the proposed FY2016
Budget for the General Fund including:the mission of the general fund;a
matrix reflecting how all funds interact with the general fund;how the City of
Corpus Christi's general fund compares to other Texas cities regarding ad
valorem tax per capita amounts,sales tax,revenues and expenditures,the total
tax rate,and maintenance and operation rates;a five-year history of property
tax rates;the proposed property tax rate distribution for a typical home owner;
the total number of full-time equivalents;the total general fund revenues and
expenditures;the projected change in fund balance;the 2016 decision
packages;and the other issues considered.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the operation and
maintenance rate compared to prior years;the cell phone policy;funding for
Fire and Police academies; health initiatives;funding retirement contributions;
the non-approved decision package in Animal Care for financial support to
maintain seven(7)current temporary employee positions;funding
consideration for Vector Control's use of pellets for mosquito control;use of
hotel occupancy tax(HOT)funds for beach cleaning to include 300-gallon
bash receptacles;the non-approved decision package in Police for one
additional captain position in Animal Care;whether police coverage on Padre
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Island will be affected by not approving that Police non-approved decision
package;funding for Downtown Management District and bike patrol; use of
beach cleaning funds on the seawall and consideration for animal waste
receptacles;the aggregate total impact to reduce the budget by 1%,excluding
public safety;an illustration of cost efficiencies for goods and services;the
business plan concepts;the position in Strategic Management to track
benchmarking;the operating tax rate comparison;traffic light management
and synchronization;integration of traffic light system with the Texas
Department of Transportation(TxDOT);Phase II Communication
improvements;no proposed increase in health insurance;information on the
citizens engagement software and expectations;ways to centralize facilitating
stakeholder input;and the reduction in personnel costs for the City Auditor.
4. Proposed FY2016 Budget for Internal Service Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 4.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to present the
FY2016 Budget for the Internal Service Funds.Mr.Houlihan provided
information on the Internal Service Funds including:the mission;pinnacle
issues for FY2016;the major accomplishments for FY2015;the total number of
full-time equivalents;the revenues and expenditures;the summary of fund
balances;the projected change in fund balance;and decision package.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:actuarial numbers in
the workers compensation fund for FY2014-2015;setting aside savings from
decreases in maintenance costs due to the purchase of new vehicles as part of
a long-term vehicle replacement plan;the reasons for the decrease in
expenditures in the Fleet Maintenance Services Fund;the unrestricted fund
balance target;and an explanation of the Stores Fund and related decision
package.
City Manager Olson informed the City Council that next week's Council
meeting will include presentations on the Enterprise and Special Revenue
Funds.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson presented a timeline for adoption
of the property tax rate,which includes the need for a special meeting to be
held on September 1,2015.City Manager Olson requested that council
members provide questions regarding the residential/local street
reconstruction plan.
5. Water Rates -Rate Impacts
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck provided an overview of previous water presentations including:the rate
review schedule; key discussion topics and goals;and the inside city limit
residential customer trends.Mr.Van Vleck stated that the purpose of this item
is to discuss water rate impacts including:the increase due to the capital
improvement program;the current rate structure and water rate options;
residential revenue versus volume;sample water bills;a comparison of the
City of Corpus Christi rates against other municipalities;and low income
assistance programs that are available.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the recommended
water rate structure;the City of Corpus Christi having one of the lowest water
rates in Texas;bi-annual water rates;fair distribution of cost;round down
calculations;the timeline for separating storm water;how water rates will be
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affected if citizens are asked to conserve again;and a review of existing water
contracts.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 24-28)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had a planned presentation on Item 26.
24. Purchase of Generator
Motion approving the purchase of one generator from Holt Cat, Irving,
Texas for a total expenditure of$61,393.00. The award is based on
the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Purchase and Installation of HVAC Equipment
Motion approving the purchase and installation of one Burnham
Commercial Fire Tube Boiler from Weathertrol, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total expenditure of$64,700.00. The award is based on
the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been
budgeted by the Facilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Adopting Homeless Solutions Visions &Strategies
Resolution to Adopt Homeless Solutions Vision and Strategies, to
provide policy direction to City staff.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into an outside
city limit water contracts for property at 754 Mckinzie Road
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into
outside city limits water contracts with Herman Dale Wulf& Donald E.
Schiffke, Jr. to provide public water to their property located outside
the city limits described as 1 acre out of 21 acres out of a 100 acre
tract out of B.S. & F. Survey 403, Abstract 568, also commonly known
by its street address as 754 Mckinzie Road under Section 55-111,
Code of Ordinances.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization for technical meeting broadcast services
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization for technical meeting broadcast services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
NONE.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 p.m.
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