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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 April 12, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on April 19, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of April, 2016.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 12,2016 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 Spiritual Leader Chere Pinkston, Unity Spiritual
Center.
Spiritual Leader Chere Pinkston gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sylvia Wilson,
Human Relations Administrator.
Human Relations Administrator Sylvia Wilson 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.
(Note:Council Member McIntyre arrived at 11:37 a.m.)
Present: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Michael Hunter,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian
Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring April 12, 2016, "MADD Power of Parents Talk
Day".
Proclamation declaring April 2016, "Child Abuse Prevention Month".
Proclamation declaring April 2016, "Corpus Christi Safe Digging
Month".
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Police Department received its reaccreditation from the Commission on
Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,Inc.(CALEA).Other departments
working towards accreditation are the Fire Department and the Parks and
Recreation Department.2)Buc Days Events is being held between April 14-
May 1,2016.City Hall will be a"Park-and-Ride"location.Citizens are invited to
park at City Hall and take Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority's
(RTA)buses to the various venues.Information can be found at
www.news.cctexas.com 3)The City's Solid Waste garbage trucks are equipped
with video cameras.These cameras have proven to be a successful tool for
receiving information on accidents and assisting with training.4)The 4th
Annual City Employees Motorcycle Ride will be held Saturday,April 16,2016.
Riders will meet at City Hall at 8:30 a.m.and the ride will begin at 9:00 a.m.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of March 29, 2016
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.A motion was made by
Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member Magill.The Minutes were
passed unanimously.
I. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Airport Board
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Planning Commission
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.The following board and committee
appointments were made:
Airport Board
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Mary Helen Dunnam,
Alex Garcia Jr.,and Karl Tomlinson,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed unanimously.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Michael T.Hunter,seconded
by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
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North Padre Island Development Corporation
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Michael T.Hunter,
seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Frank Hastings,seconded by
Council Member Rosas and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.2 Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Michael T.Hunter,seconded
by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 16)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.A citizen and a council
member requested that Item 15 be pulled for individual consideration.
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating State Hotel
Occupancy Tax revenues and establishing fiscal policy for the
fund (1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance appropriating $2.9 million in estimated revenues from the
State hotel tax revenue in the No. 1032 State Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund to be used for beach and bayfront maintenance, and safety and
protection activities; amending the FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 by increasing expenditures by
$2,900,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15,appropriation of the State Hotel Occupancy
Tax revenues.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze Boulevard,spoke in
support of the$200,000 budget for North Beach Maintenance and asked that
the City consider the following suggestions:replacement of the educational
signs at Dolphin Park,removal of the dilapidated shade structures on the
beach;refurbishment of the bath houses at Surfside Park and Dolphin Park,
and working to address the flooded beach parking lots.Ms.Meyer addressed
the need for a Park Enforcement Officer at North Beach,equipped with either
an ATV or mountain bike,to patrol the beach.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya addressed the
following council member questions:plans for North Beach Maintenance;the
addition of a Park Enforcement Officer for beach patrol;oversee maintenance
on North Beach;and the type of vehicle that beach patrol will use on the
beach.
Council McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030806
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Council Member Scott,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by one vote as
follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution granting City supported event status to the 2016
Beach to Bay Relay Marathon
Resolution granting City supported event status in accordance with
City Code of Ordinances Section 53-206 to the 2016 Beach to Bay
Relay Marathon.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030797
5. Purchase of six Wavetronix Radar Detection Systems for vehicle
detection in signalized traffic intersections
Motion approving the purchase of six Wavetronix Radar Detection
Systems from Twincrest, Inc. doing business as Twincrest
Technologies, Mansfield, Texas in accordance with the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program for the amount of $113,380.00. The
Street Department and Police Department have set aside funds in FY
2015-16 for this procurement.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-032
6. Engineering Construction Contract for new traffic signal located
at the intersection of Ocean Drive and Robert Drive under the
Signal Improvements and Street Lighting Bond 2012 project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
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construction contract with Siemens Industry, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$207,007.95 for the Signal Improvements and
Street Lighting project at Ocean Drive and Robert Drive for the Base
Bid. BOND 2012
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2016-033
7. Resolution approving the Mary Rhodes Phase II Pipeline
Operations and Maintenance Agreement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Lavaca-Navidad River
Authority (LNRA) to maintain the Mary Rhodes Phase II easements, as
well as, operate and maintain the pipeline and related facilities for a
total initial operating budget of$345,000 dollars.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030798
8. Resolution approving two interlocal agreements under the
Environmental Quality Air Quality Planning grant
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with University of North Texas and
with Texas A& M University Corpus Christi for air quality research and
planning program for Nueces and San Patricio County area in the
amount of$191,685.63 each.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030799
9. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 14601
Northwest Boulevard (1st Reading 3/29/16)
Case No. 0216-01 IHS Consultants, LP: A change of zoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
The property is described as being 6.709 acres out of the East 1/2 of
the East'/of Lot 3, Block 2, Nueces River Irrigation Park, located near
the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard (FM 624) and River Hill
Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 24,
2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by IHS Consultants, LP ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 6.709-acre tract of land out of the East 1/2
of the East%of Lot 3, Block 2, Nueces River Irrigation Park, 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: 030800
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
program within the Police Department(1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of the Attorney
General for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
program, in the amount of$5,200 to purchase equipment, supplies,
and training travel for the ICAC program within the Police Department;
and appropriating the $5,200 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030801
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a grant
for the ASPCA(American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals) and Subaru "Share the Love" Rescue Ride project(1st
Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), in the amount of$
9,000 for the ASPCA and Subaru "Share the Love" Rescue Ride
project; and appropriating the $9,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants
Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030802
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for training and purchase of training equipment at the
Police Department(1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an annual allocation payment from the
State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Account in the amount of$27,494.93; and appropriating funds from
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the State of Texas- Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the amount of$27,494.93 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund for training of police personnel and purchase of training
equipment.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030803
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for"one-time"
expenditures from Crime Control District for the Police
Department(1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance appropriating $492,678 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for"one-time"
expenditures and amending the FY2015-16 Operating Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 030620 by increasing expenditures by $492,678.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030804
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Local
funds for Emergency Planning (1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept and
appropriate a contribution from the Industry Education Awareness
Communication Committee in the amount of$27,011.14 into the LEPC
Fund No. 6060 to purchase resources to communicate and educate
Shelter-In-Place;and changing the FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 by increasing expenditures in the
LEPC No. 6060 by $27,011.14.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030805
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a License for Street Right of Way Use to
construct a parking lot expansion project(1st Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
License for Street Right of Way Use with the B-Y 4918 Ayers, LTD.
("Licensee")to construct a parking lot expansion project to better serve
the needs of Ayers Plaza Shopping Center tenants in full compliance
with the City of Corpus Christi and with the approval of the Texas
Department of Transportation, subject to the Licensee' compliance
with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030807
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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 choose to speak during this public comment
period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You will not be allowed
to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the item. If you have
a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to
the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding the palm trees on Airline Road and the City Council's ability to
place this item on the agenda to prevent a lawsuit.Gary Adams,1929 Sandy
Way,thanked Council Member McIntyre and Interim Director of Street
Operations Andy Leal for their assistance with the street improvements on
Sandy Way Street.Mark Di Carlo,5821 St.Andrews,spoke regarding Agenda
Item 28 the sale of parkland,and referring to Ridgewood Park,asked whether
deed restrictions can include restricting the property from being anything
other than single-family zoning.Michael Kennedy,202 Reef Avenue,spoke in
support of Agenda Item 30,the"Light Up CC"project for North Beach.Carrie
Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulf Breeze Boulevard,spoke in support of Agenda
Item 30,the"Light Up CC"project for North Beach and provided information
on the City Engineering Department's Open House meeting at the Radisson on
North Beach to discuss the Bond 2012 North Beach Improvements.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the transportation network companies
ordinance and thanked council members who continued to support the
ordinance as approved.Ms.Saldana asked the Council to consider citizens'
safety and what is best for the City.Brad Smith,5221 Wentworth,spoke
regarding Agenda Item 28,the sale of parkland,and provided information on
the utilization of Ridgewood Park.Darlene Gregory,3237 Bimini,spoke in
support of Agenda Item 30,the"Light Up CC"project.Kristie Veit,5933 Julia
Circle,spoke regarding the transportation network company ordinance and
protecting the public by providing an in-depth safety process.Richard Rock,
1635 S.Water Street,Rockport,Texas,spoke regarding the transportation
network company ordinance and in support of fingerprinting background
checks.Richard Troop,Governmental Affairs Director of the Corpus Christi
Association of Realtors,provided a housing statistics report as of March 2016.
Richard Serna,5329 Fulwell,spoke regarding Item 30,the sale of city
parklands.Mr.Serna stated that he made an offer to purchase Ridgewood Park
and intends to rezone a portion of the property to single-family to build
townhouses and the portion fronting Holly Road to a professional office
district.Ralph Pitzer,6414 Coral Gables,spoke regarding an appeal of the
Building Standards Board's decision to demolish the Gordon Street
Apartments.Linda Gibeaut,410 Southern Street,spoke regarding the
components needed to make Corpus Christi a"No-Kill"city.Adolfo Garcia,
5338 Bonham,spoke regarding the transportation network company ordinance
and asked for consideration for voluntary fingerprinting.Henry Williams,2422
Sumner,spoke regarding Agenda Item 28,sale of city parklands,and the use of
park proceeds to be invested into two cemeteries in the Hillcrest area.Yaneth
Morales,509 Sam Rankin Street,spoke regarding the process for closing an
alley near her home to prevent public urination/defication in that area and
provide neighborhood safety.
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 20)
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 2918, 2922, 2926 and 2930 Highland Avenue
Case No. 0216-02 Julio C. and Minerva E. Reyna and Jose Luis
Rodriquez and Maria Juliana Luna: A change of zoning from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"RS-6" Single-Family
6 District. The property is described as being Lot Nos. 23-B, 24-B,
25-B and 25, Block 6, Montrose Park, located near the northeast
corner of Highland Avenue and Duncan Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 9, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Julio C. and Minerva E. Reyna and Jose Luis Rodriguez
and Maria Juliana Luna ("Owners"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference to Lot Nos. 23-B, 24-B, 25-B and 25, Block 6, Montrose
Park, from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.Assistant
Director of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property to allow the building of existing
residential use and to bring the current property to conformity.Mr.Dimas
stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas explained that current residents in
the CN-1 District will not have to go through the rezoning process unless there
is new construction or an increase in size.A zoning change would not be
required for a remodel.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 21 -25)
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Second Amendment to Lease for
Atlantic Aviation to extend term for fifteen years (Requires 28 Day
Delay) (1st Reading 3/8/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
second amendment to the lease between Mercury Air Center- Corpus
Christi, Inc., dba Atlantic Aviation ("Atlantic"), Atlantic Aviation FBO
Holdings, LLC ("Atlantic Holdings"), and the City for completion of
$3,300,000 in capital improvements for an additional 15-year lease
term; authorizing the execution of a short-term license agreement as
part of the second amendment; and providing for severance,
publication, and an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 21.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to execute a second amendment to the original
five-year lease agreement with Atlantic Aviation in exchange for$3,300,000 in
capital improvements.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030809
22. Construction Contract for Collier Pool Renovations (Bond 2012)
Rebid -Part A(Pool)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Atlantis Aquatic Group. of Austin, Texas in
the amount of$1,782,412 for the Collier Pool Renovations Rebid -
Part A(Pool)for replacement of the existing swimming pool and pump
house. (Bond 2012 Proposition 4-Aquatic Facilities)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.City Secretary Huerta stated that Council
Member Hunter was abstaining from this item.City Manager Olson withdrew
this item.
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to allow
two-way traffic on Third Street between Elizabeth Street and
Morgan Avenue for the expansion of Spohn Hospital (1st Reading
3129/16)
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Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I -One Way Streets and Alleys by changing the
portion of Third Street between Elizabeth Street and Morgan Avenue
from a one-way traffic pattern to a two-way traffic pattern.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 23.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances
to remove a portion of the one-way designation along Third Street.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030810
24. Second Reading Ordinance-Advance Funding Agreement and
Construction Contract for Packery Pointe Intersection
Improvements Park Road 22 at Aquarius(Bond 2014) (1st
Reading 3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement(AFA)with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)with a required payment to TXDOT in the
amount of$8,700; and to execute a construction contract with D & G
Energy Corporation of McAllen, Texas in the amount of$773,738.75
for the Packery Pointe Intersection Improvements Park Road 22 at
Aquarius Re-Bid#2 for Total Bid Part A and Part B for installation of a
new signal and roadway improvements. (Bond 2014)
Mayor Martinez referred to item 24.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an Advanced Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation and execute a
construction contract for the Packery Pointe Intersection Improvements Park
Road 22 at Aquarius.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030811
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25. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of
Certificates of Obligation to fund Bond 2012 Projects (1st Reading
3/29/16)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2016A" in an amount not to exceed
$18,140,037 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements within the City; providing for the
payment of said Certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all
taxable property within the City and further securing said Certificates
by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues of the Solid Waste
System; providing the terms and conditions of said Certificates and
resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment,
security, sale, and delivery of said Certificates, including the approval
and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; authorizing
the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase
contract; complying with the requirements of the letter of
representations on file with the depository trust company; delegating
the authority to certain members of the City staff to execute certain
documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; enacting other
provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of
$18,140,037 of certificates of obligation for the purpose of paying contractual
obligations necessary to complete the street projects from Proposition 1 in
Bond 2012.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo, 1701
Thames,spoke to inform the community of City staffs efforts to run the City in
the most effective and efficient matter for the best interest of the taxpayers.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030812
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 17- 19)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
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17. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters
and/or the collective bargaining agreements between the City of
Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17 and the following resolution was
considered:
Resolution affirming the City's Last Best and Final Officer in the 2015
Collective Bargaining Negotiation process between the City of Corpus Christi
and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'Association-Local Union
936.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.Council Members Rubio and Magill stated they were
supporting the resolution because of the letter received by the Fire Union's
attorney dated March 31,2016.This Resolution was passed and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030808
18. 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 proposed
desalination and wastewater reuse projects and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to entities that the City seeks to have
locate, stay or expand in or near the City of Corpus Christi (including,
but not limited to, Valero Energy and other industrial and commercial
entities that could consume treated wastewater and desalinated water)
and with which the City is conducting economic development
negotiations and to deliberate possible offers of incentives to said
business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
19. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072
to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
and matters related to the acquisition of property in the vicinity of Holly
Road.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 33 -43)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the Future Agenda
Items.City Manager Olson stated that staff did not have any planned
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presentations.Council members discussed Item 42.
42. Awarding the purchase of property insurance through Carlisle
Insurance Agency, Broker of Record
Motion awarding the purchase of property insurance and, authorizing
the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase All
Risk, Flood, Named Storm, Wind/Hail, Earthquake, and Equipment
Breakdown through Carlisle Insurance Agency, Broker of Record for
property insurance, in exchange for premium totaling $2,001,750 from
May 5, 2016 to May 5, 2017 of which $811,669 is required for the
remainder of FY 2015-2016.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter recused himself
from the discussion on this item.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to
appropriate net savings from this item to Residential Streets Reconstruction
Fund line 1042 in the Streets Special Revenue Fund,seconded by Council
Member Vaughn,and passed unanimously(Council Member Rosas-absent;
Council Member Hunter-recused).
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -32)
26. First reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds from utility
customer donations for the Arts& Cultural Commission (ACC)
Ordinance appropriating $4,290.08 in City utility customer donations in
General Fund No. 1020 for use by programs coordinated through the
City Arts and Cultural Commission and amending the FY2016
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to increase
expenditures by $4,290.08.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate
$4,290.08 in City utility customer donations to be used by programs
coordinated through the City Arts and Cultural Alliance.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the total amount of
funding received from utility customers;how long the program has been in
place;the total amount of donations;and the location,on the utility bill,where
customers have an opportunity to include their donation.
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:
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Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Approving Annual Ordinance for Select
Parks and Recreation Grants
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
documents to apply for and accept grants from the Area Agency on
Aging of the Coastal Bend for the Elderly Nutrition Program,
Corporation for National and Community Service for the RSVP
(Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) and the Senior Companion
Program, and grants from the Texas Department of Agriculture for the
Summer Food Service Program, Afterschool Snack Program, and
Texan's Feeding Texans program and upon receipt, to appropriate
funds in the No. 1067 Park Grants Fund for said city programs.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
City Manager to execute documents to apply for and accept grants for Senior
Community Services Programs and Summer Grant Programs.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: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the sale of park properties
Ordinance approving the sale of properties as follows and authorizing
the City Manager to execute documents necessary to complete each
real estate sales transaction:
a)Acushnet Park(6746 Aaron) to MVR Construction Company and/or
assigns in amount of$655,000;
b) Cabra Park(1323 W. Broadway) to Darla-1, Ltd. and/or assigns in
amount of$24,000;
c) Durant Park(6113 Durant)to MVR Construction Company and/or
assigns in amount of$130,000;
d) Parklane Park(4600 Arlene) to Albert Ayala and/or assigns Roberto
Cardenas and/or assigns in amount of$121,000;
e) Peary Park (1750 Paul Jones Rd) to 4625 No. 3, Ltd., a Texas
limited partnership and/or assigns in amount of$36,000;
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f) Ridgewood Park (5730 Malden) to Richard O. Serna and/or assigns
and John Tamez and/or assigns in amount of$400,003; and
g) Willow Park (11418 Willowood) to Martin and Gaby Sada and/or
assigns in amount of$50,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.City Secretary Huerta announced that
Council Member Magill was abstaining from the discussion and vote on this
item.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that
the purpose of this item is to approve the sale of the following park land:
Acushnet Park,6746 Aaron;Cabra Park,1323 W.Broadway; Durant Park,6113
Durant;Parklane Park,4600 Arlene;Peary Park,1750 Paul Jones Road;
Ridgewood Park,5730 Malden;and Willow Park,11418 Willowood.In
November 2014,voters approved the sale of the listed parks.The properties
were listed for sale in January 2016 and the Parks and Recreation Department
notified adjacent neighbors.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.The following individuals
requested reconsideration on the decision to sell Ridgewood Park:Ed Sample,
5321 Crestwick;Cleon Hart,7034 Powderhorn Ct;Richard Guion,5709 Malden;
Nancy Sibley,726 Harrison,on behalf of her daughter,Delaine Bacon,5317
Wentworth.Ms.Sibley presented a petition by residents in opposition to the
sale of Ridgewood Park.Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,said that if the residents
near Ridgewood Park are willing to commit to the maintenance of the park,he
would support their proposal.Mr.Alonzo stated that if the residents are not
willing,he urged the Council to support staff's recommendation.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:notification to
residents on the sale of the parks;the extensive process in 2012 to identify the
parks to be repurposed and/or adopted;the utilization of Ridgewood Park;the
neighborhood's willingness to maintain the parks;the criteria used to identify
the parks;flooding issues at St.Andrews Park;the volume of users at St.
Andrews Park and Gardendale Park in comparison to Ridgewood Park;legal
parameters should the Council reconsider the sale of Ridgewood Park;and the
ballot language from the November 2014 election.
Mayor Martinez delayed action on this item to allow Senior Assistant City
Attorney Lisa Aguilar to review the ballot language from the 2014 November
election.
29. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Urban Transportation
Plan deleting the extension of First National Boulevard between
Compton Road and Graham Road
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map, of
Mobility CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan
of the City of Corpus Christi, by deletion of the extension of First
National Boulevard; amending related elements of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for severance; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Urban
Transportation Plan.Gulf Coast Marine has requested the deletion of the
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extension of First National Boulevard,between Compton Road and Graham
Road.First National Boulevard is designated as a proposed Cl Minor
Residential Collector.Gulf Coast Marine has done a traffic impact analysis that
shows no adverse traffic impact.Mr.Dimas stated that staff recommends
approval of the deletion of First National Boulevard.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on 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 Hunter
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and approving the
four agreements with American Electric Power(AEP)for the
Installation of LED Street Lights on North Beach at City Parks
along the Beach Walk
Ordinance appropriating $99,557 from unreserved fund balance in the
No. 1040 Parking Improvement Fund; authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to approve Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreements
with American Electric Power(AEP)for a total of$149,958.41, for the
installation of the LED lighting improvements on North Beach at City
parks along the Beach Walk; and amending the FY 2015-2016
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance 030620 by increasing
expenditures by $99,557.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$99,557 from the
unreserved fund balance in the Parking Improvement Fund and approve
Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreements with American Electric Power
(AEP)for the installation of the LED lighting improvements on North Beach at
City Parks along the Beach Walk.This project is part of the"Light Up CC"
program,using funds from City parking meters and administered by the City's
Parking Advisory Committee,to improve lighting in areas to increase public
safety.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the sale of park properties
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Ordinance approving the sale of properties as follows and authorizing
the City Manager to execute documents necessary to complete each
real estate sales transaction:
a)Acushnet Park(6746 Aaron) to MVR Construction Company and/or
assigns in amount of$655,000;
b) Cabra Park(1323 W. Broadway)to Darla-1, Ltd. and/or assigns in
amount of$24,000;
c) Durant Park (6113 Durant)to MVR Construction Company and/or
assigns in amount of$130,000;
d) Parklane Park(4600 Arlene) to Albert Ayala and/or assigns Roberto
Cardenas and/or assigns in amount of$121,000;
e) Peary Park (1750 Paul Jones Rd) to 4625 No. 3, Ltd., a Texas
limited partnership and/or assigns in amount of$36,000;
f) Ridgewood Park (5730 Malden) to Richard O. Serna and/or assigns
and John Tamez and/or assigns in amount of$400,003; and
g) Willow Park (11418 Willowood) to Martin and Gaby Sada and/or
assigns in amount of$50,000.
Mayor Martinez returned to Item 28,approval of the sale of park properties.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar stated that the ballot language
gives authority to the City Council regarding the parkland.
Council Member Rosas made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.City Secretary Huerta stated that a council member
requested to remove Ridgewood Park and vote on it separately.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to amend the ordinance to remove
Ridgewood Park,seconded by Council member Hunter.A brief discussion
ensued regarding the neighbors'interest in adopting and maintaining
Ridgewood Park.The Council agreed to approve the proposed ordinance on
first reading to allow the neighbors an opportunity to adopt Ridgewood Park.
Mayor Martinez allowed for additional public comment.Don Rearick,4905
Arlene Drive,requested the opportunity to receive information on the criteria to
adopt Parklane Park.
Council Member Vaughn rescinded her motion to amend and Council Member
Hunter rescinded his second.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
31. First Reading Ordinance - Amending ordinance to Prohibit
parking on Leopard Street from Rose Street to Pierpont Street in
front of Fire Station No. 5
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Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-252 Schedule Ill - Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets
by adding Leopard Street, south side, from Rose Street to Pierpont
Street.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances
to prohibit parking at all times along the south side of Leopard Street(3100
block)from Rose Street to Pierpont Street.This request was made by the Fire
Department to allow safe transit of emergency vehicles exiting and entering
Fire Station No.5.The Transportation Advisory Commission recommended
approval at their October 2015 meeting.There were no comments from the
public.
A council member requested that staff provide information on whether
changes need to be made to the the"No Parking Zone"located at the old Fire
Station No.5 and,if changes are required,the reasons for maintaining/keeping
that station.
Council Member Rubio 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: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance- Authorizing the issuance of General
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of"City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds", as
further designated by series, in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $23,610,000, levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem
tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the
bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the
bonds; including the approval and distribution of an official statement
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement, a purchase contract, and an escrow agreement; complying
with the letter of representations on file with the depository trust
company; delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff
to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 32 and 33 are related to a refunding opportunity for
six outstanding series of bonds in an amount up to$23,610,000.If all eligible
outstanding bonds are refunded at today's interest rate,a total net value
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savings of approximately$1,744,000 will be realized.The actual amount to be
refunded,however,would be determined at the time of pricing.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 33 -43)
Mayor Martinez returned to Future Agenda Items.A council member requested
information on Item 36.
33. Appointment of Financial Advisor for Issuance of General
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for one or more series of"City of Corpus Christi,
Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds" in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $23,610,000.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
34. Appointing Council Member Michael T. Hunter to the Coastal
Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation and the Coastal
Bend Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation
Motion appointing City Council Member Michael T. Hunter as
board member to the Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development
Corporation and the Coastal Bend Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corporation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Appointing Council Member Michael T. Hunter to the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi
Industrial Development Corporation
Motion appointing Council Member Michael T. Hunter as a Board
Member to the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and
the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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36. Engineering Design Contract for the equipment in the Traffic
Management Center under the Signal Improvement and Street
Lighting (Bond 2012) Proposition 1 project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract for professional services with Maldonado-Burkett Intelligent
Transportation Systems, LLP (MBITS) of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$697,785.18 to complete the design and implementation of
the Traffic Signal Management Equipment in the new Traffic
Management Center(TMC) (Bond 2012 Proposition 1 Signal
Improvements &Street Lighting project)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No 4 for O.N. Stevens
Raw Water Influent Improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to proceed with
design, bid and construction phase services by executing Amendment
No. 4 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$650,729 for a total restated fee not to exceed $2,639,549
for O.N. Stevens Raw Water Influent Improvements.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Engineering Design Contract for O.N. Stevens Facilities Feed
Optimization Improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Engineering Design contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$1,091,812 for O.N. Stevens Facilities Feed
Optimization Improvements for design, bid and construction phase
services.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Construction Contract and Construction Materials Testing
Agreement for the Elevated Water Storage Tanks (Alternative
Capacity Requirement Implementation, Phase 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with CB&I, Inc. of The Woodlands, Texas in the
amount of$9,245,050 for the Elevated Water Storage Tanks
(Alternative Capacity Requirement Implementation, Phase 2) for the
Base Bid plus Additive Alternates No. 2 and 4 and to execute a
construction materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering and
Testing Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$63,400 for the Elevated Water Storage Tanks.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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40. Authorizing a construction contract for Citywide Collection
System Pipebursting Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Part B with 4 optional one year extensions to be administratively
approved
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
multi-year construction IDIQ contract with PM Construction & Rehab,
LLC of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of$1,875,000 for the Citywide
Collection System Pipebursting Project. Contract renewals for four(4)
optional future years will be administratively approved.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and
execute a service agreement with Concentra Health Services, Inc., to
provide management and operation of the City's employer-sponsored
Wellness Clinic for a two-year term, with up to three one-year
extensions.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Resolution approving Second Amended Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Three
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Second
Amended Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Del Mar College
District, relating to the participation of the City and Del Mar College
District in Reinvestment Zone Three, City of Corpus Christi Texas
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 44)
44. Annual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 45-46)
Mayor Martinez called fora 10-minute recess to 5:40 p.m.
45. Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Community Enrichment
Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 45.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
overview of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Community Enrichment
Funds.Ms.Anaya provided the following information: a profile of the park
system;background on the master plan,including:the goals of the park
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system,establishment of seven(7)park planning areas,categorization and
development standards for parks,maintenance strategies,and establishment
of priorities;the establishment of the community enrichment fund to hold
donations,public open space fees,and proceeds from sales;and the
community enrichment funds'past expenditures,current fund balance,and
planned expenditures.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a framework for
Unified Development Code(UDC)amendments in the next five-year period;a
policy for the Community Enrichment Funds;discussions to incorporate land
use and areas for infill redevelopment in terms of Community Enrichment
Funds;more citizen involvement through the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee;a discussion on the creation of revenue generating opportunities
for neighborhood parks;the gymnasiums and ballfields located on Greenwood
Street;rental of soccer fields at Salinas Park;the process for removing
playground equipment;more notification to citizens prior to changes being
made to parks;the requirement that all parks,including niche/pocket parks,
must be ADA-compliant;revenue generating activities at the Oso Bay Reserve
and regional parks;and the process to transition the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee to a Commission.
46. Discovery -Transportation Network Company Ordinance
Reconsideration
Mayor Martinez referred to item 46.City Manager Olson stated that at the
March 29,2016 Council Meeting,the City Council directed the City Manager to
move forward with a 3D(Discover,Discuss&Decide)process on the
transportation network companies(TNC).The purpose of this item is to begin
discussions on information regarding transportation network companies.
Direction was also given to the City Manager to return by the end of May with
an ordinance.Next week,staff will present a briefing on the
Vehicle-for-Hire/Taxi Regulations.
Interim Assistant City Manager Jay Ellington stated that at the March 8,2016
council meeting,an ordinance was passed which defined regulations for
transportation network companies to operate in Corpus Christi.Upon
consultation,direction was given to not publish that ordinance;as a result the
ordinance has not yet become effective.At the March 29,2016 Council
Meeting,the City Council voted to reconsider the ordinance,directing the City
Manager to bring back the ordinance,without the inclusion of the biometric
fingerprint background checks,along with the City's current vehicle-for-hire
ordinance within 30 to 60 days.Assistant City Manager Ellington provided the
following information:a timeline for the 3D process;the discovery timeline;
and an overview covering the TNC discovery spreadsheet of 16 Texas cities,
including Corpus Christi.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:requesting that staff
provide details on the cities of Bryan and Fort Worth's taxi ordinance;the
requirements for vehicle inspection;details on the requirements for city audits;
the City of San Antonio suspending the finger print check pending a 9-month
agreement;the reason the Corpus Christi ordinance did not suspend
fingerprinting pending an agreement;the difference between fingerprint
background checks and nationwide background checks for drivers;the
findings from the City of Amarillo;inclusion of the City of Austin's ballot
language;audit information,including trip records and driving records for a
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period of 12 months after a driver severs their relationship with a TNC;
clarification on permitting fees;and that the City Charter sets out that any
ordinance repealed by referendum,cannot be reinstituted by the City Council
for 4 years from the date of the election.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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