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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 20, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on October 27, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of October, 2015.
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City Council
Tuesday,October 20,2015 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice --THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Jim Garcia, Primera Iglesia Bautista.
Pastor Rick Milby gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Teri Barrera,
Executive Assistant to Police Chief.
Executive Assistant to the Police Chief,Teri Barrera,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:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- 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,Council
Member Mark Scott, and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring October 26-30, 2015, "Red Ribbon Week"
Proclamation declaring September 2015, "National Childhood Obesity
Awareness Month"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission, and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
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ceremony for the newly appointed board,commission,and committee
members.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
referred to the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson announced that the water system is changing back to
chloramine disinfectant on November 2,2015.The process will take 5 to 10
days to make its way through the entire water system.Residents will begin to
detect a different smell.Precautions will need to be taken by medical facilities,
dialysis patients,and fish tank owners.A detailed press release can be found
on the City's website at www.cctexas.com.2)Tomorrow,Wednesday,October
21,2015,the third"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"event with executive staff will be
held at the Northwest Senior Center,located at 9725 Up River Road,from 6:00
p.m.to 7:00 p.m.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 13, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-22)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Vaughn requested that Items 5,6,and 7 be pulled for
individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Magill,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda was passed by
one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
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Abstained: 0
3. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030643
4. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-117
8. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030647
9. 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
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030648
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3802
Cimarron Boulevard (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
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 a 4.08-acre tract of land out of
Lot 1, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District, and by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to a 4.842-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"RM-2" Multifamily 2 District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030649
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11. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 3202
Interstate Highway 69 Access Road (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030650
12. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 5105
Up River Road (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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"IUSP" 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030651
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 14721
Running Light Drive (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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/lO"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-6/10" Single-Family 6
District with an Island Overlay to the"RS-TH/PUD/lO" 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/IO" Single-Family 6
District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/PUD/l0"Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay and Island Overlay;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030652
14. Second Reading Ordinance- Realign County Road 50 east of IH
69,450 feet north of the current alignment designated in the
Urban Transportation Plan (1st Reading 10/13/15)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, a
part of Mobility CC, an element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030653
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the FY2015-2016 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget(1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030654
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Federal
grant funds for FY2015 Body-Worn Camera Project within the
Police Department(1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030655
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State grant
(1st Reading 10/13/15)
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;
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030656
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Infectious Disease Control Unit/Surveillance and
Epidemiology Ebola (IDCU/SUREB) grant(1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030657
19. Second 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 (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030658
20. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for portion of City
parking lot located at Mann Street and Mesquite Street(1st
Reading 10/13/15)
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.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030659
21. Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Section 55-3 (1st Reading 10/13/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030660
5. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(EDC)stated that Items 5,6,and 7 are
related to the Type A Small Business Incentives Agreements.The items were
recommended and approved by the EDC Board and the Type A Board.Mr.
Culbertson provided a brief overview of the internship programs.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the internship
programs are a value to Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christ;when the Type A funds will expire and be voted on; how long the
colleges have received funding for the internship programs;whether the
colleges would continue the internship programs if they did not receive Type A
funding;and providing the City Council with compliance reports.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Items 5,6 and 7,seconded
by Council Member Magill.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030644
6. Type A Grant for Del Mar College Internship Program
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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 item was discussed and approved during the discussion on Item 5.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030645
7. 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
$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 item was discussed and approved during the discussion on Item 5.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030646
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property
located at 3101 Up River Road
Case No. 0815-04 Cheryl McLaughlin & Hatch, LLC:
A change of zoning from the"RMH" Manufactured Home District and
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RV" Recreational Vehicle Park
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District. The property is described as being a 9.16 acre tract of land
out of the E Villareal Survey being a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Hatch
Tract and being all of a called 2.00 acre tract conveyed to Cheryl
McLaughlin and Hatch LLC as recorded in Document No. 2014000941
Official Public Records, Nueces County, Texas and being a portion of
a called 1.681 acre tract conveyed to Cheryl McLaughlin and Hatch
LLC as recorded under Document No. 201401834 Official Public
Records, Nueces County, Texas and being a portion of a called 1.13
acre tract conveyed to John A. McLaughlin as recorded in Volume
1828, Page 244, Deed Records, Nueces County, Texas, located at
3101 Up River Road between Westgate Drive and Palm Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 9,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RMH" Manufactured Home
District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RV" Recreational
Vehicle Park District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Cheryl McLaughlin & Hatch, LLC ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 9.16 acre tract of land out of the
E Villareal Survey being a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Hatch Tract and
being all of a called 2.00 acre tract conveyed to Cheryl McLaughlin and
Hatch LLC as recorded in Document No. 2014000941 Official Public
Records, Nueces County, Texas and being a portion of a called 1.681
acre tract conveyed to Cheryl McLaughlin and Hatch LLC as recorded
under Document No. 201401834 Official Public Records, Nueces
County, Texas and being a portion of a called 1.13 acre tract conveyed
to John A. McLaughlin as recorded in Volume 1828, Page 244, Deed
Records, Nueces County, from the"RMH" Manufactured Home District
and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RV" Recreational Vehicle
Park District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for expansion of an existing RV park.Mr.Grimsbo said the Planning
Commission and staff were 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.
A council member spoke in support of the expansion.
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: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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.Errol Summerlin,
Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress,spoke regarding the connection
between Plan CC 2035 and the Harbor Bridge;the mitigation requirements;and
the impact to the affected residents.Carolyn Moon,4902 Calvin,spoke in
opposition to changing South Staples Street from four lanes to three lanes.
Michael Gunning,738 Crestview,expressed his opinion that the mitigation
requirements,with respect to the construction of the new Harbor Bridge,are
not required to be documented in Plan CC 2035.Mr.Gunning said the
mitigation requirements should be referenced once the strategies are provided
for consideration.Elizabeth Chu Richter,1386 Sandpiper,spoke in support of
increased urbanization,infrastructure,and future growth and urged the City
Council to support Plan CC 2035.Linda Lindsey,3002 Cedar Springs,
acknowledged the recognition of"Red Ribbon Week"and"National Childhood
Obesity Awareness Month"and stated that these programs are important to
inform young children about the importance of police officers,the Fire
Department,staying away from drugs,and making good choices.Ms.Lindsey
requested that the City Council look at ways to continue to support the Parks
and Recreation Programs,parks and youth leagues to keep the youth involved
in activities.Gloria Randall Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding Plan CC
2035 requesting the disaggregation of the Coles,Washington,and Hillcrest
neighborhoods from one neighborhood,as indicated in the Plan,to the three
separate neighborhoods that they are.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 26 -30)
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 15205 Northwest Boulevard (FM 624).
Case No. 0915-01 Al Development, Inc.: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. The
property is described as being a 14.25 acre tract of land out of a
91.594 acre tract of land as recorded in Document Number
2012050691, Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, located
approximately 260 feet south of Northwest Boulevard (FM 624)
between CR 73 and FM 1889.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 9,
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2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Al Development, Inc. ("Owner") by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 14.25 acre tract of land out of a 91.594
acre tract of land as recorded in Document Number 2012050691,
Deed Records of Nueces County, Texas, from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for construction of an apartment complex.Mr.Grimsbo said 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 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 Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 1528, 1536, 1548, and 1604 Rhew Road
Case No. 0915-02 D.L. Johnson: A change of zoning from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the"IUSP" Light Industrial District with a
Special Permit, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Map.
The property is described as Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, Rhew
Industrial Tracts Unit 1, located on the east side of Rhew Road
approximately 1,000 feet south of Leopard Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 9,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District
to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to
nine conditions.
Ordinance:
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by D.L. Johnson ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lots 5, 6, 7 and 8, Block 1, Rhew Industrial Tracts
Unit 1, 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 27.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow a concrete batching plant.Mr.Grimsbo said the Planning Commission
and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Mayor Martinez opened the public
hearing.
A council member stated that this item shows growth in the northwest area.
Carolyn Moon,4902 Calvin,asked questions regarding if there was a
neighborhood nearby that would be affected by dust from the plant.Mr.
Grimsbo stated that the adjacent property is zoned light industrial and dust
control is a condition of the special permit.Mayor Martinez closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Vaughn 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: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
28. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 4625 Whataburger Way
Case No. 0915-03 TWF Partners, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"ON" Office District, resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Map from medium density residential
to professional office uses. The property is described as Lot 11-D,
Block 4, Parkdale Village, located on the southwest corner of Mildred
Drive and Whataburger Way.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 9,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
to the"ON"Office District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by TWF Partners, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
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Zoning Map in reference to Lot 11-D, Block 4, Parkdale Village, from
the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"ON" Office District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is rezone the subject property to
allow development of a professional office.Mr.Grimsbo said the Planning
Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Mayor Martinez
opened the public hearing.James Bures,4510 Mildred,said the property is
located directly in front of his home and rezoning the property would encroach
on the residents,increase traffic,and decrease property values.Michael
Gunning,representative for the applicant,said the rezoning will have a minimal
impact on the neighborhood and that office use will generate low traffic.Mayor
Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the traffic analysis;the
distinction between"RM-1"and"ON"zoning;the number of multi-family units
that would fit on the lot;the height limitations for the current and requested
zoning;the"ON"Office District zoning being less intrusive than the current
"RM-1"Multifamily;the affect on property values;and clarification on the
abandoning and vacating of Whataburger Way.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Scott.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 Riojas, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
29. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located south of Yorktown Boulevard between Fred's Folly Drive
and Starry Road
Case No. 0915-05 Patricia H. Wallace, Trustee#2: A change of zoning
from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural District
to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. The property is described as
being a 115.72-acre tract of land out of Lots 22 through 27, Section
25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the
south side of Yorktown Boulevard between Fred's Folly Drive and
Starry Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 23,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District and the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family
4.5 District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Patricia H. Wallace, Trustee#2 ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 115.72-acre tract of land out of
Lots 22 through 27, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "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 29.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow single-family development and cluster housing development.Mr.
Grimsbo said the Planning Commission and staff were 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.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics: the smaller lot size
allowing for more affordable housing in the area;the schedule for
improvements on Yorktown Boulevard; use of the lift station constructed in
that area;and the condition of the streets.
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 Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
30. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 3801 Rodd Field Road (3/4 vote required).
Case No. 0915-06 Point Development, LLC: A change of zoning from
the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District. The property is described as being a 10-acre tract of land out
of the east half of Lot 8, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located on the southwest corner of Airline Road and
Rodd Field Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 23,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Point Development, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
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UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 10-acre tract of land out of the east
half of Lot 8, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, 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 30.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is rezone the subject property to
allow for a fueling and retail development.Mr.Grimsbo said 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 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: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 31)
31. Legal Services Contract with Tim Brown for general water issues
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a legal
services agreement with Timothy L. Brown to advise the City on water
rights and general water law issues, at hourly rate of$175 per hour,
not to exceed $7,000 per month, plus expenses.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.City Attorney Miles Risley stated that the
purpose of this item is to execute a legal services agreement with Tim Brown
for general water issues.In response to the comments made at the last Council
meeting,the agreement was modified to change the fee from a flat rate of
$7,000 per month to an hourly rate,with a maximum of$7,000 per month.City
Attorney Risley said staff will being studying the process of establishing an
environmental attorney position.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:revising similar
contracts for efficiencies;Mr.Brown's expertise on water issues;and the date
of the contract.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rosas.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2015-118
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 22 -24)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
22. 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.
23. 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 conveyance,
lease, and sale of City property and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§ 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, and value of real property located at 5151 McArdle Road known
as Mt. Vernon Park when deliberation in open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
24. 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 disposal of
waste in Type IV Landfill (as described in 30 TAC § 330.5) located in
Nueces County, Texas.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Member Scott recused himself from the discussion on
Item 24.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 32)
32. Discussion and possible action regarding the resolution
approving the formation of an Ad Hoc Residential Street
Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.City Attorney Miles Risley stated that the
purpose of this item is to have a discussion and possible action regarding the
formation of an Ad Hoc Residential Street Infrastructure Advisory Committee
(SIAC).City Attorney Risley provided a review of the changes made to the
resolution at the last Council meeting.City Attorney Risley listed the other
items attached:the Infrastructure Committee Plan submitted by Andy Taubman
and Mr.Taubman's plan with recommendations from city staff.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray provided an overview of staffs
comments regarding Mr.Taubman's plan for the seven(7)deliverables and two
(2)Council directives to staff.Ms.Gray reported that the items that are not
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being recommended are either currently performed by staff or can be
evaluated during the Engineering Services Department's assessment.Mayor
Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,
expressed concern with how the Caller Times portrayed the City Council as
dysfunctional after the previous discussion on this item.Ms.Saldana asked
the City Council to make this issue about streets and what is best for the
people.Andy Taubman,5601 SPID,said streets are the most significant item in
the City's budget,so making the right decisions for streets is important today
and in the future.Mr.Taubman stated that the three principle elements to this
process are engineering,accountability,and information sharing.Mr.Taubman
said the committee can evaluate staffs process on the street preventative
maintenance program,use that program as a model,identify whether that
process is the right thing to do moving forward,have accountability,and share
that information with the public.David Loeb,425 Del Mar,responded to
questions regarding his experience on ad hoc committees and stated that the
scope of work for an ad hoc committee is generally tighter and focused to
deliver a result.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend Section 5.of the resolution to
change the language that the final report shall be delivered to City Council
from April 30,2016 to May 31,2016,seconded by Mayor Martinez and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the resolution to include Mr.
Taubman's plan,version 2.2 in its entirety,seconded by Council Member
Rubio.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics: identifying funding
mechanisms;consideration to include some of Mr.Taubman's items in the
assessment of the Engineering Department;concern with the committee
duplicating efforts currently performed by staff;the committee addressing the
following critical questions:how much work can be done,how much work can
the City afford to do,what is the capacity from an engineering,funding,and
construction perspective;selection criteria being essential;concern that Mr.
Taubman's entire plan will place a demand on staff resources;the committee's
scope,including a plan regarding allocation of funds and prioritization;an
explanation of the assessment of the Engineering Department;the scope of
work and timeframe that was given to the Street Maintenance Task Force Ad
Hoc Committee;support for the committee to review the staffs processes;
residents having faith in the City;and references made regarding a division
within the City Council.
The motion was passed and approved with the following vote:Rubio,Vaughn,
Garza,Magill,and Rosas,voting"Aye";Martinez,McIntyre,Riojas,and Scott,
voting"No".
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to amend the resolution to have each
member be nominated by one City Council Member,to be ratified by a majority
of the City Council in open session and the vote be taken at the next Council
meeting on October 27,2015,seconded by Council Member Rosas and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Resolution was passed as amended
and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 5- Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 4- Mayor Martinez,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030661
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 33 -40)
33. First Reading Ordinance- Accepting and appropriating a
Regional grant to support the Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
operation
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of
$2,978.14; and appropriating $2,978.14 from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council into the No. 1056 Ambulance Grant Fund to
purchase supplies to support the delivery of emergency medical
services for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council in the amount of$2,978.14 to purchase supplies to
support the delivery of emergency medical services.The EMS Division will
purchase ten Pet CPR Masks,six Bike Medic Radio Headsets and six Bike
Medic uniforms.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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- Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council Member Riojas,
Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
34. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a donation
from Exxon Mobil Corporation for equipment or supplies for
firefighters
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from Exxon Mobil Corporation in the amount of$1,500 for Exxon
Mobil's"Good Neighbor Program"; and appropriating $1,500 from
Exxon Mobil Corporation into the No .1062 Fire Grant Fund to be used
specifically to purchase any equipment and/or supplies that will directly
benefit firefighters.
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Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to item 34.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept an appropriate a grant from Exxon Mobil
Corporation in the amount of$1,500 to be used to purchase high-angle rope
rescue equipment.There were no comments from the public.
A council member commended the Fire Department's emergency response
throughout the City.
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: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council Member
McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
35. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a$3,000 grant from
the Corporation for National and Community Service in the No. 1067
Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 35.Director of Parks and Recreation
Jay Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a
$3,000 grant to allow for the continuation of the Retired Senior Volunteer
Program(RSVP).There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member
McIntyre,Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
36. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Infectious Disease Control Unit/FLU-LAB grant
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/FLU-LAB grant in the
amount of$10,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide flu testing for
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the contract period September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2017; and
ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to begin September 1,
2015.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 36.Assistant Director of Public Health
Bill Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,amend,and
appropriate a grant contract in the amount of$10,000 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services to provide flu testing 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 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: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member
McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
37. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease
Prevention/Texas Healthy Communities (HPCD/TXHC)grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease
Prevention/Texas Healthy Communities (HPCDP/TXHC) grant in the
amount of$50,000, from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide funds to
implement systems and strategies that address one or more Texas
Healthy Communities priority indicators for the contract period October
1, 2015, through September 30, 2016; and ratifying acceptance of the
grant agreement to begin October 1, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 37.Assistant Director of Health Bill
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of$50,000
to provide funds to implement systems and strategies that address one or
more Texas Healthy Communities priority indicators for the contract period
October 1,2015 through September 30,2016;and ratifying acceptance of the
grant agreement to begin October 1,2015.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rosas.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
38. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for the Nutrition Services Section/Women, Infant's and
Children (NSS/WIC) grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Nutrition Services Section/Women, Infant's and
Children (NSS/WIC) grant in the amount of$1,002,324, from the
Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund
No. 1066, to provide funds for the WIC program for the contract period
October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2016; and ratifying
acceptance of the grant agreement to begin October 1, 2015.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.Assistant Director of Public Health Bill
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,amend,and
appropriate a grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the
amount of$1,002,324 to provide funds for the Women,Infants and Children
(WIC)program for the contract period October 1,2015 through September 30,
2016;and ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to begin October 1,
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 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 Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
39. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a construction contract
and appropriating funds for the Municipal Communication Studio
Facility Renovation
Ordinance appropriating $1,033,210.58 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in No. 1031 Public, Education and Government Cable Fund;
changing the FY 2016 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
030620 to increase expenditures by$1,033,210.58; and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Safenet Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$619,625 for the City of Corpus Christi Municipal Communication
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Studio Facility Renovation for the Base Bid.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$1,033,210.58 from
the Unreserved Fund Balance in the Public,Education and Government Cable
Fund and to execute a contract with Safenet Services,LLC for the Municipal
Communication Studio Facility Renovation.Ms.Gray provided the scope of the
project and stated that the projected would be completed in five months.There
were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Director of Communications Kim Womack
provided information on the cable franchise funds provided to the City.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
40. First Reading Ordinance- Revocable Easement for Eagle Ford
Pipeline, LLC for the construction of two pipelines along the
eastern side of Mobile Estates Park
Ordinance granting a twelve (12)foot wide Revocable Easement to
Eagle Ford Pipeline, LLC to construct, operate, maintain, repair and
remove two (2) 20-inch pipelines along the east side of a City park
known as Mobile Estates Park, located south of IH-37 and west of
Lantana Street; for the amount of$43,054 as compensation to the
City; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Revocable
Easement instrument and other related documents for the conveyance
of the revocable easement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 40.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to grant a 12-foot wide Revocable
Easement to Eagle Ford Pipeline,LLC to construct and maintain two(2)
20-inch pipelines along the east side of Mobile Estates Park.The park is a
City-owned park located south of IH-37 and west of Lantana Street.The lines
will originate from Eagle Ford west terminal and run to the east terminal.The
City will be compensated in the amount of$43,054 for the easement.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza 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: 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
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 41 -47)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 42 and 47.A council member
requested information on Item 43.
41. Interlocal Agreement for Latchkey Program at Calallen ISD
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Calallen Independent School District for
continued operation of the City Latchkey Program at Calallen ISD.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Design-Build Agreement for the Signs/Signals Operations - New
Shop and Office Facility (Bond 2012) Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Design-Build Agreement with Fulton Coastcon General Contractors of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$2,280,000 for the
Signs/Signals Operations - New Shop and Office Project for the Base
Bid plus Additive Alternate Nos.1 and 2.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Professional Monitoring Contract for Packery Channel Monitoring
for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee to renew the yearly
contract for Packery Channel Monitoring for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 by
executing Amendment No. 11 between the City of Corpus Christi and
Texas A& M University-Corpus Christi in the amount of$350,703.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Work plan and budget agreement with Nueces River Authority for
FY 2015-2016
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a work
plan and budget agreement with the Nueces River Authority in the
amount of$99,996 to provide water planning, protection, development,
and data management services to the City of Corpus Christi for FY
2016.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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45. Engineering Design Contract adding repairs for existing lift
station locations
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to add repairs at
eight existing lift station locations to an engineering design contract by
executing Amendment No. 2 with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$164,100 for a total restated fee not to exceed
$210,340 for the Lift Station Repairs- Citywide for engineering design
services and support services in Bid and Construction phases.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Certification of 2015 Tax Levy
Motion approving the 2015 Property Tax Levy of$108,611,685.39
based on the adopted property tax rate of$0.606264 per$100
valuation, in accordance with Section 26.09 (e) of the Texas Property
Tax Code.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Broker of Record Joint Service Agreement
Motion approving a joint service agreement with Borden Insurance of
Corpus Christi, Texas and McGriff, Seibels &Williams, Inc. of San
Antonio, Texas, for Broker of Record Services for Property Insurance,
based on lowest best proposal received, in response to Request for
Proposal Event Number 71 in the amount of$27,700. The term of the
contract will be for one-year period, with options to extend for up to
four(4) additional one-year periods subject to the approval of the
Contractor and the City Manager or designee.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 48)
48. Staples Street Corridor Pavement Marking Plan
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 48.Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds
stated that the purpose of this item is to receive Council direction on the South
Staples Street Pavement Marking Plan.Mr.Edmonds provided the following
information:the project map;the issues related to the bond projects;project
background on the two projects for Staples Street;the 4-lane to 3-lane
conversion to provide for a striped bike lane;the benefits of three lanes;an
illustration of the pavement marking alternatives average daily traffic counts;
the computer simulation results;the alternatives for pavement markings;the
public workshop dates;and the tradeoff analysis between the three
alternatives.Mr.Edmonds reported that a vast majority of the workshop
attendees expressed a desire to retain the existing 4-lane configuration.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
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Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to retain the
existing 4-lane plan,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
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