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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 October 13, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on October 20, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of October, 2015.
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Tuesday,October 13,2015 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 Pastor Greg Hackett, First United Methodist Church.
Pastor Greg Hackett gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jeff Edmonds,
Director of Engineering Services.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds 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 a quorum of the
City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
Deputy City Manager Margie Rose,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 October 23, 2015, "Coastal Bend Day of Pink".
Proclamation declaring the week of October 12-16, 2015, "Court
Observance Week".
Proclamation declaring the month of October 2015, "National Code
Enforcement Month".
Proclamation declaring the month of October 2015, "National Disability
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Employment Awareness Month".
Commendations to Mr. Bobby Craig, Gy Sgt Kosta Maravelias and Ms.
Patricia Flores, Teachers at Tuloso-Midway High School.
Mayor Martinez presented Certificates of Commendation and the
proclamations.Mayor Martinez announced that Assistant Director of Parks and
Recreation,Stacie Talbert Anaya,was recently elected as President Elect for
the Texas Recreation and Parks Society.
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 referred to comments from the public.City Attorney Miles K.
Risley issued a reminder to the City Council and public on the Rules of
Decorum in the Council Chambers.Lamont Taylor,1701 Stillman,spoke in
opposition to Plan CC 2035 referencing the Hillcrest neighborhood as a
"transition"neighborhood,and requested that the reference be removed from
the draft plan.Errol Summerlin,Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress,
stated that Plan CC 2035 is estimating a pre-determined outcome and
foundation for the future zoning in the Hillcrest area and does not address the
neighborhood residents'options to stay or leave the area.Reverend Adam T.
Carrington,2949 Riverbend Court,stated that previous plans regarding the
Hillcrest area called for revitalization of the neighborhood and spoke in
opposition to Plan CC 2035 referring to Hillcrest as a"transition"
neighborhood. Elle Ibanez,3806 Tiger Lane,requested to be placed on a future
agenda to present information on the Reformers Unanimous program to assist
individuals with addictions.Trian Serbu,14310 Playa Del Rey,spoke regarding
the state mandate for beach parking and recommended that a study be done to
determine where parking lots will be located in the future for inclusion in the
Island Plan or the City Master Plan.
Daniel Pena,2813 Hilbert,asked questions regarding the decisions made to
designate the Hillcrest area as a"transition"area and said the residents were
not notified.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,thanked everyone who visited her
during her hospitalization.Brian Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke in opposition to
the addition of fluoride to the water system.Fred Braselton,5337 Yorktown,
addressed the following topics regarding Plan CC 2035:the plan inadequately
addressed the annexed areas in the City;infill and revitalization not provided
insufficient housing in the future;and modifications to the extent of urban
villages and mixed neighborhoods being recommended.Carolyn Moon,4902
Calvin,spoke in favor of the original Plan CC 2035 draft,but said she does not
support future growth south of Oso Creek because it will require taxpayers to
pay for additional infrastructure and public safety.Reverend Henry Williams,
2422 Summers,stated that the Plan CC 2035,which was written by a Boston
firm,characterized the Hillcrest neighborhood as"transitioning"to light
industrial zoning.Rev.Williams said the vision for the Hillcrest area must come
from the people in the area who will be affected the most.Gloria Randall Scott,
4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding Code Enforcement being a division of the
Police Department;the promise by the city manager to hold public meetings
with citizens;and concern for the Washington-Coles neighborhood.Hilda
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Ramirez,6433 Clairfield,spoke in support of Plan 2035 and the urban villages
and mixed use centers.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.Deputy City Manager
Margie Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The next"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"will be held on Wednesday,October 21,
2015 from 6:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.at the Northwest Senior Center,9725 Up River
Road.This event provides an opportunity for citizen engagement and allows
City management to meet with citizens one-on-one.2)The City's Annual
Elementary School Costume Parade will be held on October 30,2015 at 9:00
a.m.The students of George Evans Elementary School come to visit City Hall
and participate in a parade character walk.Employees voluntarily participate
by purchasing and passing out candy and treats.3)Deputy City Manager Rose
provided an update on the status of the red tide issue and reported that the
city employees across multiple departments continue to work extremely hard
to keep up with the impact of the red tide.The most immediate issue fishing
dying due to algae bloom and washing up on the City's shoreline.Sealed
containers will remain in place on North Beach and Cooper's Alley L-Head.
Over the last weekend,over eight tons of dead fish were collected.4)The Star
Wars Reads Day was a huge success.The event was a partnership between
the Junior League of Corpus Christi,United Way Success by Six,and the City
of Corpus Christi Public Libraries and was held this past Saturday.The event
was free to the public and included lots of family-friendly activities in addition
to reading. Over 1100 visitors attended the event.5)Information regarding the
"Kites and Bike"Festival will be provided next week.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of September 29, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Code Board of Appeals
Ethics Commission
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Regional Health Awareness Board
Sister City Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Building Code Board of Appeals
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Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Chuck Anastos(Architect)
and Randy Farrar(Building Industry),seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Garry Camp(General
Contractor),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Ethics Commission
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Alicia Benavidez and
Karon Connelly,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Richard(Rick)Milby,
seconded by Mayor Martinez and passed unanimously.
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Carl Suding(Landscape
Irrigation),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously
(Scott-absent).Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Kenneth
Mikeman,Jr.(Not Connected with Building Industry),seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Robert Adler(Place 3)
and Gerardo"Jerry"Garcia(Place 4),seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Alissa Mejia,seconded by
Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Regional Health Awareness Board
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Donna Huddleston,
seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Huerta announced that the Sister City Committee was
withdrawn.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 28)
28. First Reading Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi,Section 55-3
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Section 55-3 regarding gas purchase exemptions for large gas users
within the city limits; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.lain Vasey,
President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation stated that the purpose of this item is to request an amendment to
the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances,Section 55-3,in order to allow
gas purchase exemptions for large natural gas users within the city limits.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
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by Council Member Rubio.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
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member Magill
requested that Items 4 and 5 be pulled for individual consideration.There were
no comments from the public.A motion was made by Council Member Garza,
seconded by Council Member Magill,to approve the Consent Agenda.The
consent agenda items were 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
6. Second Reading Ordinance - Street Closure of Starry Road
located east of Rodd Field and north of Yorktown Blvd. (1st
Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an undeveloped and unsurfaced
72,222.48-SF (1.658 Acre) portion of Starry Road, Portion of Lots 8
and 9, Section 25 and a portion of Lots 1 and 6, Section 34, all out of
Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, a map of which is
recorded in Volume A, Pages 41-43, Map Records of Nueces County,
Texas, and being a portion of a 19.56 acre tract of land described by
deed recorded at Document No. 2006037179 and requiring the owner
ATA O. AZALI, INC. to comply with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030635
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program grant for the 3rd
project year(1st Reading 9/29/15)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$84,795.95 for the 3rd
project year of the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program
within the Police Department with a City match of$14,998.99 and an
in-kind match of$6,200.00 from the No. 1020 Police General Fund;
appropriating the$84,795.95 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for
the VOCA Outreach grant in the Police Department; and authorizing
the transfer of$14,998.99 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total project
cost of$105,994.94.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030636
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)grant within the Police Department
for the 16th and 17th project years (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$188,264.42 to continue the
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Grant within the Police Department for
the 16th and 17th project years with a City match of$43,067.05 and
an in-kind match of$4,000 from the No. 1020 Police General Fund;
appropriating the$188,264.42 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to
continue the VOCA grant in the Police Department; and authorizing
the transfer of$43,067.05 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total project
cost of $235,331.47.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030637
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Immunizations to stop vaccine preventable diseases
locally (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the IMM/LOCALS Immunization Branch-Locals grant in the
amount of$241,637 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide for personnel
costs and other expenses to fund an immunization program for
children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on children
three years of age or younger for the contract period September 1,
2015, through August 31, 2016; and ratifying acceptance of the grant
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agreement to begin September 1, 2015.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030638
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for the Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health
System Grant(1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health
System (RLSS/LPHS) grant in the amount of$328,736, from the
Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund
No. 1066, to provide essential public health services for the contract
period September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2017; and ratifying
acceptance of the grant agreement to begin September 1, 2015.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030639
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Annexation of Seven Tracts in
Industrial District No. 1 (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance annexing seven tracts of land located in Industrial District
No. 1; Namely, Tract 1: owner being ABTEX, 1.09 acres northeast of
the Veterans Cemetery; Tract 2: owner being Coastal State Petroleum,
0.96 acres northeast of Up River Road and Navigation Blvd.; Tract 3:
owner being Coastal States Petroleum, 0.58 acres northeast of Up
River Road and Navigation Blvd.; Tract 4: owner being Coastal Liquids
Partners, 0.10 acres northeast of Up River Road and Navigation Blvd.;
Tract 5: owner being Coastal Liquids Partners, 0.92 acres northeast of
Up River Road and Navigation Blvd.; Tract 6: owner being Exxon
Pipeline, 0.18 acres, south of the intersection of Buddy Lawrence and
Oak Park Roads; and Tract 7: owner being Koch Gathering Sys Inc.,
0.25 acres, south of the intersection of Buddy Lawrence and Oak Park
Roads and next to Tract 6; providing for a Municipal Services Plan for
the annexed tracts of land; providing that the owners and inhabitants
are entitled to all rights, privileges, and burdens of other citizens and
property owners of the City of Corpus Christi and are subject to and
bound by the City Charter, ordinances, resolutions, and rules;
providing for amendment of the official maps of the City of Corpus
Christi; designating area to be added to City Council District Number 1;
providing for severance; and providing an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030640
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12. Second Reading Ordinance- Exemption from the Wastewater
Acreage/Lot Fees for CAH-DHL Commercial Tracts located east of
IH-69 within the Allison Service Area (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance exempting the CAH-DHL Commercial Tract, Block 1, Lot 1
subdivision located east of highway 37, from the payment of
wastewater lot/acreage fees under section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030641
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a grant
for air quality planning activities (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance appropriating $405,243.32 in grant funds from the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ) in the Community
Enrichment Fund No. 1071; increasing expenditures by$405,243.32 in
the Community Enrichment Fund No. 1071; and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a
grant in the amount of$405,243.32 from the TCEQ for air quality
planning activities.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030642
4. Amendment to Council policies regarding Ad Hoc Committees
Resolution amending Council Policy No. 14 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding limitations on committee appointments.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 4,amending Council Policy No.14 regarding
limitations on committee appointments.Council Member Magill expressed
concern with the language proposed in the ordinance and proposed language
that would prohibit appointment on more than one ad hoc committee.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics:the rare circumstance that two
ad hoc committees are operating at the same time;the original intent of the
resolution to allow ad hoc committee members exempt entirely;ad hoc
committees operating on a temporary basis;the number of current ad hoc
committees;and consideration to amend 14.p.to allow individuals elected or
appointed to a non-city public office to serve on board,commission or
committee.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the resolution on the fifth
whereas to read,"the Council desires to modify City Council Policy No.14 so
that service on one ad hoc committee does not prohibit appointment to
another City board,commission or committee;and in Section 1.,14.Boards,
commissions and committee procedures.to read"said committee is one ad
hoc committee",seconded by Council Member Rubio.
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The motion passed with the following vote: Rosas,Rubio,Vaughn,Garza,and
Magill,voting"Aye";Martinez,McIntyre and Riojas,voting"No";Scott absent.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Council Policy No.14,p.,to
eliminate the language"Upon the election or appointment to a non-city public
office or",seconded by Council Member McIntyre.
The motion passed with the following vote:Martinez,Rosas,Rubio,Vaughn,
Garza,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,voting"Aye";Scott absent.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Resolution was approved 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
Enactment No: 030633
5. Second Reading Ordinance -Amendment to City Code regarding
Ad Hoc Committees (1st Reading 9/29/15)
Ordinance amending Section 2-67 of the Code of Ordinances
regarding limitations on committee appointments.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Council Member Magill stated that to be
consistent with the amendment made to Council Policy No.14,he made a
motion to amend Section 2-67(a),of the City Code of Ordinances,to read"said
committee is one ad hoc committee".Discussion ensued regarding limiting
appointments to no more than two committees.The motion was seconded by
Council Member Rubio.City Attorney Risley recommended that the ordinance
include a sentence clarifying that no person may serve on more than one ad
hoc committee.Council Member Magill rescinded the motion and Council
Member Rubio rescinded her second.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend Section 2-67(a)to include the
following sentence,"No person may serve on more than one(1)ad hoc
committee",seconded by Council Member Rubio.
The motion was passed with the following vote:Rosas,Rubio,Vaughn,Garza,
and Magill,voting"Aye";Martinez,McIntyre,and Riojas,voting"No";Scott
absent.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030634
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 14 -15)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
14. 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.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
15. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Interstate 37,
State Highway 286, U.S. Highway 181, and existing and proposed
sewer,water, street, bridge, park, and other public infrastructure in or
near said highways.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 16 -21)
16. Public Hearing for the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan 2035
Public hearing for the adoption of a new comprehensive plan for the
City of Corpus Christi titled "Plan CC Comprehensive Plan 2035".
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the public hearing for the
adoption of Plan CC Comprehensive Plan 2035.Mr.Van Vleck presented the
revised schedule for final approval. Annika Yankee,Development Services,
explained that Plan CC is the City of Corpus Christi's 20-year comprehensive
City-wide plan that will replace the current comprehensive plan that was
adopted in 1987.Ms.Yankee presented information on the following:the
highlights of the plan;the framework for the future;citizens'comments;the
vision statements developed from citizen discussions;the goals and policies
for economy and workforce,housing and neighborhoods,transportation and
mobility,infrastructure and facilities,and land use,zoning and urban
development;the difference between the current and future land use map;the
annexation map;and the implementation plan.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.John Kelley,3624 Austin,spoke on
behalf of the Santa Cruz Partnership of the Chapman Ranch,stating that the
draft plan fails to identify any City plans for the Chapman Ranch Annexation,
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leaving it as a rural enterprise/agricultural.Mr.Kelley recommended that the
plan be altered to either disannex Chapman Ranch or promote development of
Chapman Ranch.Gretchen Arnold,121 Atlantic,spoke in support of the
following:mixed use and urban neighborhoods;supporting areas that are not
being serviced,and encouraging ways to reduce the source of pollutants.Judy
Telge,3554 Santa Fe,spoke on behalf of Bay Area Smart Growth,provided
recommendations for elements in the plan that addressed the following:
accessibility;affordable housing and rental housing;multiple housing options;
accessible paths of travel,including water;and annexation.Ms.Telge said the
group was concerned about the removal of the strategies and policies
presented in the first draft Gloria Randall Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke
regarding the plan addressing the Coles,Washington,and Hillcrest
Neighborhoods together and being listed as transition areas.Warren Andrich
thanked the City Council for slowing down the process to allow citizens an
opportunity to respond the the plan.Mr.Andrich also encouraged the City
Council to stop spending money on consultants.Shirley Thornton,1917
Woodcrest,said she was glad that there is a plan that was developed with
public input and would like to see the following:more sidewalks,affordable
housing,a pay-as-you-go process,a health general fund,a way to address
existing debt;and focusing tax dollars on the needs of the City.Abel Alonzo,
1701 Thames,thanked the staff and consultants for listening to citizen input
and for being inclusive.Mr.Alonzo spoke in support of accessible streets,
improving economics,focusing on affordable housing,and public
transportation.James Skrobarczyk,714 Oriole,spoke regarding the following
topics:the need for additional housing,having a mechanism in place to amend
the plan;identifying outside funding sources;the transition areas;and proper
identification of land.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
17. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 3802 Cimarron Boulevard
Case No. 0815-03 The Clower Company: From the"FR" Farm Rural
District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. The property
to be rezoned is described as being an 8.922-acre tract of land out of
Lots 1 and 2, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located on the southeast corner of Lipes Boulevard and
Cimarron Boulevard.
Staff Recommendation:
Tract 1 -Approval of the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on
4.08 acres.
Tract 2 - Denial of the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on
the remaining 4.842 acres and, in lieu thereof, approval of the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District.
Planning Commission Recommendation:
Tract 1 -Approval of the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on
4.08 acres.
Tract 2- Denial of the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on
the remaining 4.842 acres and, in lieu thereof, approval of the "RM-2"
Multifamily 2 District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code, upon application
by The Clower Company on behalf of Cimarron Company, by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to an 8.922-acre tract of land out of
Lots 1 and 2, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Development Services stated
that the agenda caption reflected the applicant's request instead of the
Planning Commission's recommendation and provided a hard copy of the
ordinance for consideration.Mr.Grimsbo explained that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property to allow for development of retail,office
and multifamily uses.Mr.Grimsbo said staff recommended approval of the
"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 1 and denial of the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District on Tract 2.Mr.Grimsbo stated that Planning Commission
recommended approval of the"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District on
Tract 1 and denial of the"CN-1"and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"RM-2"
Multifamily 2 District on Tract 2. In response to Mayor Martinez,Mr.Grimsbo
provided the distinction between the multifamily units allowable in the"RM-1"
and"RM-2"districts.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to accept the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval of the"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District
on Tract 1 and denial of the"CN-1"and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"RM-2"
Multifamily 2 District on Tract 2,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
18. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 3202 Interstate Highway 69 Access Road
Case No. 0815-02 CAH-DHL Properties, LLC: A change of zoning
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District. The property to be rezoned is described as being a 15.23 acre
tract of land, situated in the Gregorio Farias Grant, Abstract 592, out of
the remainder of a 160.62 acre tract as described in a Deed and
recorded in Document Number 2002040593, of the Official Public
Records of Nueces County, Texas, located along the east side of
Interstate Highway 69 about 2,000 feet north of County Road 48.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 26, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code, upon application
by CAH-DHL Properties, LLC, by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to a 15.23 acre tract of land, situated in the Gregorio Farias
Grant, Abstract 592, out of the remainder of a 160.62 acre tract as
described in a Deed and recorded in Document Number 2002040593,
of the Official Public Records of Nueces County, Texas, from the "FR"
Farm Rural District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow development of a vehicle sales and service area.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 Rubio 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:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 5105 Up River Road
Case No. 0815-05 Vincent Gerard and Associates: A change of zoning
from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial
District with a Special Permit for a cell tower of 125 feet in height.The
property to be rezoned is described as being Lot 1, Block 3B, Kaler
Addition, located along the south side of Up River Road between
Savage Lane and North Navigation Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 26, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District
to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for a cell
tower of 125 feet in height
Ordinance:
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Vincent Gerard and Associates on behalf of Darlene
Lee ("Owner") by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference Lot 1,
Block 3B, Kaler Addition from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the
"IL/SP" Light Industrial 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 19.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the installation of a 125-foot cell tower.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the
Planning Commission and staff were in favor of 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 Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 14721 Running Light Drive
Case No. 0915-04 Padre Coastal Homes, LLC: A change of zoning
from the"RS-6/10" Single-Family 6 District with an Island Overlay to
the "RS-TH/PUD/IO"Townhouse District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay and Island Overlay, not resulting in a change to
the Future Land Use Map. The property is described as Lots 6 and 7,
Block 3, Padre Island-Corpus Christi Section E, located on the south
side of Running Light Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 9,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6/IO" Single-Family 6
District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/PUD/10"Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay and Island Overlay.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Padre Coastal Homes, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 6 and 7, Block 3, Padre
Island-Corpus Christi Section E, from the"RS-6/10" Single-Family 6
District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/PUD/IO"Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay and Island Overlay;
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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 stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow the construction of a 6-unit townhouse development that deviates
from the typical townhouse development standards.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 approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Magill and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Realign County
Road 50 east of IH 69,450 feet north of the current alignment
designated in the Urban Transportation Plan
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, a
part of Mobility CC, an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas, by realigning County Road 50; amending
related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the the Urban
Transportation Plan to realign County Road 50 east of IH 69 to provide relief to
future development and permit access to IH 69.Mr.Grimsbo provided
information on the three options that were considered and stated that the
Transportation Advisory Committee and Planning Commission recommend
Option B-to realign County Road 50,450 feet north of the current alignment
designated in the plan.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
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 22 -27)
22. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the FY2015-2016 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget
Ordinance approving the FY 2015-2016 amended budget for the
Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District(CCCCPD)to
include expenditures of$514,001 for the Police building security
project; appropriating $514,001 from unrestricted fund balance in the
No 9010 CCCCPD Fund for Police building security project; and
amending the FY2015-2016 operating budget adopted by Ordinance
030620 to increase expenditures by$514,001.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to amend the FY2015-2016 Crime Control and
Prevention District Budget in the amount of$514,001 to include expenditures
for the Police Building Security Project.There were no comments from the
public. In response to a council member,Chief Markle said the cost is for the
total project and project work is currently underway.
Council Member Rubio 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Federal
grant funds for FY2015 Body-Worn Camera Project within the
Police Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the amount of$125,000 for
the FY2015 Body-Worn Camera Project grant within the Police
Department, for purchase of body cameras, with a City in-kind match
of$50,000 and cash match of$75,000 from the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund for a total project cost of$250,000, and appropriating
$125,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the
Department of Justice in the amount of$125,000 for the purchase of body
cameras,with a City in-kind match of$50,000 and cash match of$75,000 from
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the Law Enforcement 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 Riojas.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
24. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and amend a grant contract for the
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State (TB/PC-STATE)grant in
the amount of$61,645, from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund with a City match of
$12,329, to provide tuberculosis prevention and control services for
the contract period September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016;
authorizing the transfer of$12,329, from the No. 1020 General Fund to
the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund, appropriating the same for a total
project cost of$73,974; and ratifying acceptance of the grant
agreement to begin September 1, 2015.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Assistant Director of Public Health Bill
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and amend a grant
contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of
$61,645 to provide tuberculosis prevention and control services for the
contract period September 1,2015 through August 31,2016;and ratifying
acceptance of the grant agreement to begin September 1,2015.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Infectious Disease Control Unit/Surveillance and
Epidemiology Ebola (IDCU/SUREB)grant
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Infectious Disease Control Unit/Surveillance and
Epidemiology Ebola (IDCU/SUREB) grant in the amount of$165,000,
from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health
Grants Fund No. 1066, to perform surveillance and epidemiology
activities for infectious diseases for the contract period September 1,
2015, through August 31, 2017; and ratifying acceptance of the grant
agreement to begin September 1, 2015.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant Director of Public Health Bill
Uhiarik stated that the purpose of the item is to accept,amend,and appropriate
a grant in the amount of$165,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services to perform surveillance and epidemiology activities for infectious
diseases for the contract period September 1,2015 through August 31,2017;
and ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to begin September 1,2015.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance -Authorization for the City Manager to
approve and execute Partial Assignment of Water Pipeline
Easement agreements with AEP Texas Central Company for Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and
sign multiple Partial Assignment of Water Pipeline Easement
agreements with AEP Texas Central Company (AEP)to install buried
utility lines used in connection with City's construction, operation and
maintenance of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 water pipeline and
associated appurtenances.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to approve and sign multiple
Partial Assignment of Water Pipeline Easement agreements with AEP Texas
Central Company as required to complete the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
Project.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:
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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
27. First Reading Ordinance -Lease Agreement for portion of City
parking lot located at Mann Street and Mesquite Street
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease with the Results Companies for portion of City parking lot located
at Mann Street and Mesquite Street for a term of three years, with a
two year renewal option.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to execute a lease agreement with Results Company
for 85 parking spaces in the City-owned parking lot at Mann and Mesquite
Streets.This item was approved by the Parking Advisory Committee on
October 5,2015.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:
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 30 -36)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Rose
stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council member
requested information on Item 30.
29. Approval to submit a grant application to the State of Texas for
funding available under the Local Border Security Program Grant
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$270,220 to the Office of the
Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for funding eligible under
the FY 2016 Local Border Security Program Grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Legal Services Contract with Tim Brown for general water issues
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a legal
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services agreement with Timothy L. Brown to advise the City on water
rights and general water law issues, at monthly rate of$7,000 plus
expenses.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
31. Engineering Design for the Ennis Joslin Road Extension (BOND
2014, Proposition 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to move the Ennis
Joslin Road to Holly Road Extension project from preliminary
engineering to final design by executing Amendment No. 1 to the
contract for professional services with Urban Engineering of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$360,980.00 for a restated fee of
$408,980.00. (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Type A Grant for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC)
Internship Program
Resolution approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC)to provide grant up
to $238,635 for their internship program to assist small businesses and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Project
Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation to administer the Small Business Incentives
Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Type A Grant for Del Mar College Internship Program
Resolution approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
Del Mar College (Del Mar)to provide grant up to$217,223 for their
internship program to assist small businesses and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute a Project Support Agreement with
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation to
administer the Small Business Incentives Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Type A Grant for Del Mar Procurement Technical Assistance
Center(PTAC) Program
Resolution to approve the Small Business Incentives Agreement
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College (Del Mar)to provide a grant up to
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$37,500 for their Procurement Technical Assistance Center(PTAC)to
assist small business and authorizing the City Manager, or designee,
to execute a Project Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation to administer the Small
Business Incentives Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Type A Grant for Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Small Business Assistance Program
Resolution approving the Small Business Incentives Agreement
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Chapter 221 to provide a grant up to$50,000 for their small business
assistance program and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a Project Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi Business
and Job Development Corporation to administer the Small Business
Incentives Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Type A Grant for LiftFund Loan Buy-Down Program formerly
known as Accion
Resolution approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
LiftFund, Inc. (LiftFund)to provide a grant up to $250,000 for their loan
buy-down program to assist small business and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute a Project Support Agreement with
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation to
administer the Small Business Incentives Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEM FOR AD HOC RESIDENTIAL STREET INFRASTRUCTURE
COMMITTEE: (ITEM 37)
37. Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution
approving the formation of an Ad Hoc Residential Street
Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 37,discussion and possible action on the
formation of an Ad Hoc Residential Street Infrastructure Advisory Committee.
Deputy City Manager Rose explained that on September 8th,the City Council
directed the City Manager to prepare an agenda item to establish an Ad Hoc
Residential Street Infrastructure Advisory Committee and staff is prepared to
walk through the resolution.
Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess at 5:18 p.m.
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Mayor Martinez reconvened the Council meeting and returned to discussion on
Item 37.Deputy City Manager Rose proceeded to go through each of the
decision points in the draft and after City Council discussion,the following
motions were made:
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to include
in Section 2.B.(1)that the committee shall be composed of 9 members,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion directing the City Manager to include in
Section 2.B.(2)that members will be appointed by individual council members
with ratification by the Mayor,seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed
unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to include
in Section D.(3)that the committee shall be subject to the Texas Open
Meetings Act,seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to include in
Section E.(4)that the committee members shall not have a conflict of interest
and complete the conflict of interest form prior to appointment,seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Riojas made a motion directing the City Manager to include in
Section F.(5)that the chairperson of the committee will be appointed by the
majority of the committee,seconded by Council Member Rosas and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Riojas made a motion directing the City Manager to remove
the language in Section 3 to evaluate the"Do Nothing"option,seconded by
Council Member Rosas and passed unanimously.
Regarding the committee responsibilities in Section 3,the following motion
was made:
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to include in
next week's packet,the report from Andy Taubman Draft Version 2.2.,dated
October 12,2015,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.Mayor Martinez asked staffs perspective be incorporated into
Taubman's plan.
R. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
S. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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