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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 May 17, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on May 24, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of May, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
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Tuesday,May 17,2016 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 Priest Lakshmi Srinivasacharyulu Anikepalli,Sri
Venkateswara Temple.
Priest Lakshmi Srinivasacharyulu Anikepalli gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Belinda
Mercado, Director of Information Systems.
Director of Information Services Belinda Mercado led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the
City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
Deputy City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
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/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 21, 2016, "Kids to Parks Day".
Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2016, "National Public Works
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 2016, "Elder Abuse Prevention Month".
Proclamation declaring May 2016, "International Internal Audit
Awareness Month".
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Proclamation declaring May 2016, "Older Americans Month".
Commendation to Corpus Christi Senior Table Tennis Group.
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and a certificate of
commendation.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez announced that earlier today,City Manager Ron Olson
submitted his letter of resignation.Mayor Martinez quoted City Manager Olson:
"Ultimately I am responsible for the organization and with that I'm holding
myself accountable for the recent water boil.Even though the water boil is a
catalyst event,this is something I have been thinking about for a long time and
I feel like now is the right time."Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager
Olson's comments stating that he feels like he's leaving the organization in
better shape than when he arrived and is grateful for the fine people he has
worked alongside with and the Mayor and Council,both previous and present,
for their support.Mayor Martinez stated that City Manager Olson has been with
the City of Corpus Christi for 5 years and his resignation will be effective upon
completion of the usage of his accrued leave.An interim City Manager has not
been announced at this time.
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.Deputy City Manager
Margie Rose reminded the City Council that a Customer Service
Representative was present at the back entrance to the Council Chambers and
will be available for customer assistance from 11:00 a.m.until the end of public
comment
a. OTHER
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck provided an update on the recent water
boil notice.Assistant City Manager Van Vleck presented the following
information:an overview of the water distribution system;an explanation of
the City's water pressure zones;a map reflecting the locations of the 98 water
quality monitoring sites;water quality reporting on the City's website;the
chlorine levels that resulted in the water boil;bacteria,the sample testing
positive for bacteria,not E.coli;the three sites prompting the water boil notice
including:the Quetzal,Glenmore,and Harbor Lights areas;monitoring and
action;and the age of the system.Assistant City Manager Van Vleck stated that
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires a water boil notice
for the entire City when a chlorine residual testing sample is below 0.5.
Assistant City Manager Van Vleck showed the City Council an example of a
tuberculated pipe that is a contributing factor to the low chlorine levels and
discussed the short-and long-term solutions to improve the system.
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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 referred to comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke regarding the water boil situation and said it is unfair to blame
City Manager Olson or staff for actions not taken by the City Council in the
past.Malcolm DeShields,6834 Dorsey; Paul Hatridge,6026 Lost Creek;and
Scott Turner,422 Colony,spoke regarding SAVOR,the provider of food and
beverage services at the American Bank Center,and their recent submission of
an application to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission(TABC)which
would monopolize alcohol services at the American Bank Center and have
negative impact to economy.Juliane Brown,1241 Calle San Marcos,spoke
regarding the recent overflow at La Volla Creek and requested help to improve
the storm water system and clean La Volla Creek.Tina Butler,1450 Cambridge,
encouraged the City Council and public to attend the 2nd Annual Mandela Day
Celebration on Saturday,July 16,2016 at Heritage Park from 4:00 p.m.to 10:00
p.m.Rey Madrigal,4253 Dody,expressed concern regarding the water boil
situation and the safety of the community.Joan Veith,5701 Cain,spoke
regarding the water boil situation and the expense citizens are incurring for
bottled water.Tyrone Jackson,4322 Kostoryz,provided suggestions for
monitoring closed valves in the water system and spoke regarding the
businesses throughout the community that are monopolizing services at
various venues.Dan Stiefel,6773 Wood Iron Drive,spoke regarding the
timeline for addressing changes to the taxi cab ordinance.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 10, 2016
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Rosas
and passed unanimously.
I. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council
Member Scott was abstaining from the vote on Item 12.
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A motion was made by Council Member Magill,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
approved 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
3. Resolution nominating CITGO as a Texas Enterprise Project
Resolution nominating CITGO Refining &Chemical Co. L.P.
("CITGO")to the Office of the Governor Economic Development&
Tourism ("EDT")through the Economic Development Bank("Bank") as
a single enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act
("Act").
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030840
4. Resolution approving a Developer Participation Agreement to
reimburse developer for the City's cost to extend Homedale Drive
located south of Purdue, east of Flour Bluff Drive,west of
Waldron Road and north of Glenoak Drive.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with Esteban R. Alaniz,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to$38,614.71 for the
City's share of the cost to extend Homedale Drive, in accordance with
the Unified Development Code.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030841
5. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to reimburse
developer for the shared cost to construct Homedale Drive
located south of Purdue, east of Flour Bluff Drive,west of
Waldron Road and north of Glenoak Drive(1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance appropriating $180.48 of interest earned and approving use
of$3,379.80 of interest earnings and $27,703.31 of developer
deposits in the No. 4730 Infrastructure Fund to reimburse Esteban R.
Alaniz for 1/2 street construction cost of constructing Homedale Drive.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030842
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6. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 7442
Wooldridge Road (1st Reading 5/10/16
Case No. 0316-02 Alex Azali: A change of zoning from the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District to the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District. The property
is described as being a 13.814 acre tract of land out of a portion of
Lots 13 and 14, Section 27, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located along the north side of Wooldridge Road between
Bevo Drive and Gold Star Drive.
Planning Commission Recommendation (April 6, 2016):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to
the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the
change of zoning to the "RM-1/SP" Multifamily 1 District with a Special
Permit, subject to eight conditions and modifying condition#4.
Staff Recommendation:
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to
the"RM-2" Multifamily 2 District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the
change of zoning to the "RM-1/SP" Multifamily 1 District with a Special
Permit, subject to eight conditions.
Ordinance as Recommended by Staff:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Alex Azali on behalf of Dorsal Development, LLC
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 13.814
acre tract of land out of a portion of Lots 13 and 14, Section 27, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District to the "RM-1/SP" Multifamily 1 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:030843
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 1752
Rand Morgan Road (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Case No. 0316-04 NP Homes, LLC: A change of zoning from the "FR"
Farm Rural District and "IH" Heavy Industrial District to the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District and to the"FR" Farm Rural District. The
property is described as being a 28.228 acre tract of land described by
Deed Document No. 200401783, Official Records of Nueces County,
Texas, containing two tracts of land: Tract 1, being 21.568 acres out of
a 25.998 acre tract of land; and Tract 2 being a 6.660 acre tract out of
an 85.022 acre tract of land, located on the east side of Rand Morgan
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Road between McNorton Street and Goodnight Loving Trail.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 6, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural and "IH"
Heavy Industrial Districts to the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District on
Tract 1 and "FR" Farm Rural District on Tract 2.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by NP Homes, LLC on behalf of Double T&C Properties,
Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
28.228 acre tract of land described by Deed Document No.
200401783, Official Records of Nueces County, Texas, containing two
tracts of land: Tract 1, being 21.568 acres out of a 25.998 acre tract of
land; and Tract 2 being a 6.660 acre tract out of an 85.022 acre tract
of land, from the"FR" Farm Rural District and "IH" Heavy Industrial
District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and to the"FR" Farm
Rural 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:030844
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 4315
Carroll Lane(1st Reading 5/10/16)
Case No. 0316-05 TG 110 Samuel Place, LP: A change of zoning
from the "RS-TF/SP"Two-Family District with a Special Permit to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. The property is described as Carrollton
Annex 3, Block C, located on the west side of Carroll Lane between
Copus Street and Houston Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 6, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-TF/SP"Two-Family
District with a Special Permit to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by TG 110 Samuel Place, LP on behalf of HCS 310 LLC
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Carrollton
Annex 3, Block C, from the"RS-TF/SP"Two-Family District with a
Special Permit to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 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: 030845
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9. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan for Service Area 5 of the
Greenwood Wastewater Master Plan (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance amending the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan
Greenwood Wastewater Master Plan Service Area, Area 5, an element
of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, by
adding two lift stations, adjusting lift station basin boundaries, and
realigning the proposed wastewater collection lines; 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: 030846
10. Second Reading Ordinance - Revisions to Chapter 14,Article II,
Technical Construction Codes (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance repealing and reenacting The Code of Ordinances, City of
Corpus Christi Chapter 14, Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical
Construction Codes Divisions 1-8: Division 1, "Scope and
Administration of Technical Construction Codes,"Sections 14-201 thru
14-207. Division 2, "Building Code and Existing Building Code,"
Sections 14-231 thru 14-232. Division 3, "Electrical Code,"Section
14-241. Division 4, "Energy Conservation Code," Section 14-251.
Division 5, "Fuel Gas Code," Section 14-261. Division 6, "Mechanical
Code," Section 14-271. Division 7, "Plumbing Code," Section 14-281.
Division 8, "Residential Code," Section 14-291
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030847
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Emergency Medical Service(EMS)operation (1st
Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of
$2,951.62; and appropriating $2,951.62 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030848
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving the sale of parkland (1st
Reading 5/10/16)
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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) Fountain Park(4938 Moody) to Seaside Builders, LLC in amount of
$70,000;
b) Mt. Vernon Park(5151 McArdle)to Corpus Christi Retail Venture
and Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf in amount of
$1,763,801.90.
This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
Enactment No: 030849
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating funds
from a Federal grant for Tuberculosis prevention and control
services (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend and appropriate a grant
contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-Federal
(TB/PC-FED) grant in the amount of$48,345, from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants
Fund with a City match of$9,669, from the No. 1020 General Fund, to
provide tuberculosis prevention and control services for the contract
period January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016 fora total project
cost of$58,104; and ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to
begin January 1, 2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030850
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving an Interlocal Agreement
with RTA and execute an Engineering Design Contract for Ayers
Street Pedestrian Improvements and Turn Lane Addition (BOND
2014)(1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance appropriating $80,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); changing the FY 2016
Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030621 to
increase revenues and expenditures by$80,000; Authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
RTA; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
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engineering design contract with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$513,625.00 for the
Ayers Street Pedestrian Improvements and Turn Lane Addition from
S.P.I.D to Gollihar project(Bond 2014 Proposition 2).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030851
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Prohibiting parking on portions of
Mestina Street and Artesian Street and changing from two-way
traffic to one-way (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I - One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Artesian Street and Mestina Street from a
two-way traffic pattern to a one-way traffic pattern and Schedule III -
Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets by adding designated
portions Artesian Street and Mestina Street.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030852
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Interlocal Agreement with RTA and
Change Order No. 2 with Bay LTD,for repairs to streets damaged
by RTA temporary bus detours (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance appropriating $300,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); changing the FY 2016
Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030621 to
increase revenues and expenditures by$300,000; authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
RTA; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a change
order with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$358,683.57 for the South Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH
37 project. Bond 2012, Proposition 1.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030853
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 26)
26. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
for the maintenance of Mirador Outlooks (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance accepting $13,000 from the Corpus Christi Business and
Job Development Corporation's No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund
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as a match to the City of Corpus Christi's$13,000 appropriation for
maintenance of the Miradores in the No. 1020 General Fund;
appropriating $13,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the No.
1120 Seawall Improvement Fund; and amending the FY2015-2016
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to increase
revenue and expenditures in the No. 1020 General Fund by$13,000
each; and expenditures in the No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund by
$13,000.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to item 26,maintenance
of the Mirador Outlooks.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on second 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 Rosas
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030855
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 17 -18)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
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 motion was considered:
Motion re-affirming Resolution No.030808 containing the City's Last,Best and
Final Offer in the 2015 Collective Bargaining Negotiation process between the
City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'
Association—Local Union 936.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre.This Motion 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: M2016-050
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18. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues
related to the New Broadway Waste Water Treatment Plant and other
parts of the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 -24)
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 1802 -1820 Buford Street
Case No. 0416-02 The Salvation Army: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-1/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit for a social service use. The property is
described as being a 2.42 acre tract of land, being all of Lots 1-16,
Block 6 and a 15 foot wide alley, Bay View No. 3, located between
Hancock Avenue and Buford Avenue and between 16th Street and
15th Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 20, 2016):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the"CG-1/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit
and, in lieu thereof, approval of the "RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District
with a Special Permit subject to nine conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by The Salvation Army ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 2.42 acre tract of land, being all of Lots
1-16, Block 6 and a 15 foot wide alley, Bay View No. 3, from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6
District with a Special Permit for a social service use; 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 22.Interim
Director of Development Services Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to rezone the subject property to allow a transitional housing
facility for de-located families and veterans.Mr.McGinn stated that the
Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the"CG-1/SP"General
Commercial District with a Special Permit and,in lieu thereof,approval of the
"RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit subject to nine
conditions.Mr.McGinn provided an overview of the site plan and Special
Permit conditions.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
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Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the Salvation Army
relocating from Leopard Street to Buford Street;the opposition received;the
special permit restrictions;and location of the front of the facility.
Mayor Martinez requested that the record reflect that Lupe Spaller had been
present at the meeting to express her concerns on the rezoning and had to
leave.
Council Member Scott 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 Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 14102 Ambrosia Street
Case No. 0316-06 Yun W. Hwang: A change of zoning from the
"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property is described
as Lot 1-B, Block 1, Padre Island No. 1, together with that portion of
Estrada Drive (now closed), adjacent to said Lot 1-B, Block 1, Padre
Island No. 1, located on the north side of Ambrosia Street between
Scallop Street and Indigo Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 20, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to
the "RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay subject to nine conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Yun W. Hwang ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lot 1-B, Block 1, Padre Island No. 1, together with
that portion of Estrada Drive (now closed), adjacent to said Lot 1-B,
Block 1, Padre Island No. 1, from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to
the "RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay; 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 24.Interim
Director of Development Services Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to rezone the subject property to allow construction of a 4-unit
townhome project.Mr.McGinn stated that the Planning Commission and staff
are in favor of the zoning change to the"RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse District with
a Planned Unit Development subject to nine conditions.Mr.McGinn provided a
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brief overview of the conditions.
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:clarification on the
opposition;the deviations on the allowances between the current"RM-3"and
the proposed"RS-TH/PUD";the number of units allowed in the"RM-3";the
number of acres on this site;and the decrease in density with the zoning
change.
Mr.McGinn stated that opposition exceeds 20%and requires three-fourths
vote of the City Council to approve.
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: 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
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 22 -26 and 34 -37 N. Country Club Drive, and 39,41,
42, and 56 Country Club Drive
Case No. 0416-03 Magellan Terminals Holdings, LP: A change of
zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District, "ON"Office District
and "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"IL" Light Industrial District. The
property is described as Lots 22-26, 34-42 and 55-56, Country Club
Place, located on the north side of Interstate Highway 37, between Up
River Road and Poth Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 20, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District, "ON" Office District and "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "IL"
Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Magellan Terminals Holdings, LP ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 22-26, 34-42 and
55-56, Country Club Place, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District,
"ON"Office District and "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"IL" Light
Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 23.Interim
Director of Development Services Dan McGinn stated that the purpose of this
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item is to rezone the subject property to allow light industrial uses.Mr.McGinn
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
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
M. SPECIAL ITEMS: PRESENTATION REGARDING TAXI ORDINANCE AND
RESOLUTION REGARDING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANY(TNC)
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE: (ITEMS 19 -20)
20. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution to waive
the charter requirement granting 45 days for Council
consideration of an initiative ordinance
Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution to waive the time
allotted under City Charter Article I, Section 4 for Council consideration
of adoption of an initiative ordinance and authorizing the City Secretary
to furnish the proponents petition pages upon passage of this
resolution.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that the purpose of this item is discussion
and possible action regarding a resolution to waive the City Charter
requirement for 45 days of City Council consideration of an initiative
ordinance.During the May 10,2016 City Council meeting discussion on the
initiative ordinance for establishing transportation network companies,the
question was raised if the Council could waive the charter provision requiring
the 45-day consideration period to allow for distribution of the petition pages
as soon as possible.After reviewing case law,the City Attorney has
determined that the City Council may waive a Charter provision when it is
determined to be a provision solely for their convenience.Thus,staff is
presenting the proposed resolution with findings to formally waive the
requirements.City Secretary Huerta stated that she was asked whether City
Council has waived the charter provision in the past and research determined
that this action has not happened before.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:reasons for supporting
the waiver;the City Council never before having taken action to waive the
charter provision;when the proponents will receive the petition pages and can
begin gathering signatures;the provisions in the City Charter related to the
substance of the initiative measure to be considered by the voters and
required information from the voters signing the petition;and staffing needed
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to validate the petition.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Magill.This Resolution was passed 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
Enactment No: 030854
19. Discussion/ Direction -Vehicle for Hire/Taxi Ordinance
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 19.Interim
Assistant City Manager Jay Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to
discuss and receive direction on the Vehicle for Hire/Taxi Ordinance.Interim
Assistant City Manager Ellington presented the following information:the
timeline for the discussion process;the current vehicle-for-hire ordinance
Chapter 57 and Chapter 9 as it relates to the Airport;responses from the Taxi
Focus Groups and questionnaires;and a chart to receive direction on the
ordinance as it relates to the vehicle-for-hire's company,driver,vehicle,and
the Airport.
There was a general concurrence of the City Council on the following
direction:Certificate of Operation-Annual;Certificate of Operation Fee-2%
Gross Receipts;Street User Fee-n/a;Minimum#of Vehicles-n/a; Local Office
-No,same as transportation network company(TNC)ordinance;Trade
Signage or Emblem-yes,but color scheme not required;City Access to
Records-Yes;Driver Permit required-vehicle-for-hire driver's permit required
and valid for 2 years;Driver Permit Fee-$50 for 2 years;Limit on Operating
Hours of Driver-Driver limited to 12 hours in 24-hour time span;
Physical/Medical-removal of the medical testing,no defensive driving for both
the TNC and vehicle-for-hire ordinance; Background Check for Drivers-Yes;
Fingerprinting-Yes; Licensing Fee-n/a;Vehicle Inspection-State Inspection
only;Fire Extinguishers-removal from both the TNC and vehicle-for-hire
ordinance;Age of Vehicle-10 years(7 years with 3-year extension);Insurance
-same as TNC;Fees-n/a;Modifications-removal of overhead light
requirement;and review of the airport regulations by the Airport Board.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the financial impacts
related to the direction for the vehicle-for-hire ordinance; removal of the
overhead light requirement;whether medical testing includes vision testing;
renewal of drivers license requirements;vehicle inspection requirements;
whether vehicle inspections include checking for bald tires;the legality of
increasing fines for expired inspections;the need for fire extinguishers;fare
rate disclosures and a review of other cities'regulations; painting of vehicles;
and the use of specialty vehicles.
Dan Stiefel and Dillon Stiefel with Green-N-Go Cab Company provided
feedback and responded to council members'questions regarding taxi cab
operations.
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MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Rubio made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
keep the fire extinguisher requirement consistent with the current TNC
ordinance requiring fire extinguishers,seconded by Council Member Rosas.
The motion failed with the following vote:Martinez,Garza,Rosas,and Rubio,
voting"Aye";Hunter,Magill,McIntyre,Scott,and Vaughn,voting"No".
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
remove the fire extinguisher requirement from the TNC and vehicle-for-hire
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Magill.
The motion passed with the following vote:Hunter,Magill,McIntyre,Scott,and
Vaughn,voting"Aye";Martinez,Garza,Rosas,and Rubio,voting"No".
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
work toward requiring the Taxi Inspector's Office to accept credit cards for all
fees,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
remove outdated ordinance language regarding the requirement for a
Geographic Test,2-Way Radios,and phone dispatch;seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
come back with a recommendation,including certain flat-rate areas,but to also
allow the taxis the option of metering on those specific trips and to re-evaluate
the rate mechanism in the current ordinance,seconded by Council Member
Magill and passed unanimously.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Mayor Martinez made a motion directing the Deputy City Manager to
incorporate into a revised ordinance,the city council's items of general
concurrence and those set out in the motions of direction,for consideration at
the June 14,2016 Council meeting,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. Public Hearing First Reading Ordinance -Proposed Amendment
to MobilityCC by adopting the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization Strategic Plan for Active Mobility, Phase 1:
Bicycle Mobility Plan
Ordinance amending MobilityCC, a transportation element of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by adopting the
Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) Strategic
Plan for Active Mobility, Phase 1: Bicycle Mobility Plan; providing for
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severance; providing for a repealer clause; and providing for
publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 21.Interim
Director of Development Services Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to adopt the Strategic Plan for Active Mobility,Phase 1:Bicycle
Mobility Plan into the City's MobilityCC.Mr.McGinn provided information on
the plan objectives and timeline.The Transportation Advisory Commission,
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee,Planning Commission,and staff
recommend approval of the amendment excluding the best practice matrix.
Jeff Pollack,Director of the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization
(MPO),stated that the Bicycle Mobility Network is 290 miles of a strategic
network of various types of bicycle infrastructure intended to uphold a very
high level of safety and services across the entire network.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:cost savings and how
the plan was received by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA).
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Mayor Martinez 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: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 25)
25. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds to execute the
Engineering Construction Contract for International Boulevard
Improvements (BOND 2012 Proposition 8) (1st Reading 5/10/16)
Ordinance appropriating and approving a transfer in the amount of
$236,810 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 4612 Airport
Operating Reserves Fund to and appropriating in Fund 3018 Airport
Capital Reserve Fund; changing the FY 2016 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to increase expenditures by
$236,810; changing the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 030621 to increase revenues and expenditures by
$236,810 each; and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to
execute a Construction contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$1,683,694.35 for the International Boulevard
Improvements project for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.
(BOND 2012 Proposition 8)
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Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 25.Director of
Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to
execute a construction contract for the International Boulevard Improvements
project(Bond 2012)and authorize to appropriation of funds from the Airport
Operating Reserves Fund to fund overhead signs.There were no comments
from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the savings
from County Road 52 are appropriate for this specific project and why not
other Proposition 8 projects;consideration to amend the amount from the
Airport Operating Reserves Fund to$511,810 subject to the approval of the
Federal Aviation Administration;and the ability to inform the Airport Board of
this funding plan.
A motion was made by Council Member Chad Magill,seconded by Council
Member Colleen McIntyre,that this Ordinance be tabled to the May 24,2016
city council meeting.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 27 -29)
27. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating additional
Federal grant funds for the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept additional grant funding in the amount
of$9,100.65 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of
National Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Departments role in
the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA); and appropriating the$9,100.65 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept additional Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area(HIDTA)grant funding in the amount of$9,100.65.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Scott 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-Abandoning and vacating an existing
blanket pipeline easement, located at the northeast corner of
Staples Street and Wooldridge Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating of an existing blanket easement,
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located at Lokey Subdivision, Block 16D, Lot 5 that was recorded at
Nueces County Deed Records Vol. 269 pages 249-250 and located
north of Wooldridge Drive, and west of the South Staples Street public
street right-of-way; and requiring the owner of the lot, Brimhall
Enterprises, Inc., to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate a
blanket pipeline easement located at the corner of Wooldridge Drive and
Staples Street The new owner of the property is requesting the elimination of
the pipeline easement that has been in effect since 1954 to provide for
redevelopment The Gas Department has no objection to this request.There
were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas stated that,in the future,staff will
be bringing two additional items abandoning and vacating remaining portions
of the existing blanket pipeline easement
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
29. First Reading Ordinance -Approving agreement and
appropriating funds for the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk
line,force main and lift station located on the southeast corner of
South Padre Island Drive and Old Brownsville Road
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a sanitary
sewer trunk line, force main and lift station construction and
reimbursement agreement("Agreement")with Peterson Properties,
Ltd., ("Developer"), for the construction of a sanitary sewer trunk line,
force main and lift station and appropriating $911,341.24 from the No.
4220 Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a sanitary sewer
trunk line force main and lift station construction and reimbursement
agreement Based on the amendments made to the Wastewater Master Plan,
Item 9 on today's agenda,the developer is proposing to develop Westpoint
Crossing subdivision with a trunk line and lift station.The construction
includes approximately 7,000 linear feet of 6-inch forced main,8-inch trunk line
and a lift station with a flow of 470 gallons per minute(gmp).Funds are
available from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the infrastructure investment bringing
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economic development to District 3.
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: 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
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 40)
40. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation -
Quarterly Economic Update
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 40.lain Vasey,
President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item is to provide the EDC's
quarterly update.Mr.Vasey presented the following information:a breakdown
of the employment by sector;the EDC's goals and results;the key economic
indicators;the economic outlook watch list;indicators for ethane,liquefaction,
and pipeline infrastructure;the EDC's strategic plan;business retention and
expansion;and the launch of the Qualified Sites Program.
Mr.Vasey referred to the renewal of the 1/8 cent sales tax and stated that the
EDC Board passed a resolution on April 14,2016 supporting the following
positions: 1)Minimum of 50%of the total funds for Economic Development;2)
Up to$500,000 to affordable housing programs;3)Balance of funds to
arterial/collector streets;and 4)The EDC supports the continuance of the sales
tax for 20 years,maintaining a review/recommendation panel,supports a Type
B structure,and appropriate protection mechanisms to ensure funds for
economic development are maintained.
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 30 -39)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 37 and 39.Council
members requested information on Items 32 and 35.
30. Resolution authorizing 3 Interlocal Agreements with local school
districts to provide bus transportation for 2016 summer programs
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
separate multi-year Interlocal Agreements with the Calallen
Independent School District, the Corpus Christi Independent School
District and the Flour Bluff Independent School District, to provide
transportation services for summer youth recreation programs.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Resolution authorizing request for beach cleaning and
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maintenance funding from Texas General Land Office for FY
2016-17
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to request continued financial assistance for
beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang
Island during FY 2016-2017 under the Texas General Land Office's
Beach Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Construction contract for Community Park Development and
Improvements -Parker Park(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Ram-Bro Construction of Robstown, Texas
in the amount of$363,559.50 for the Community Park Development
and Improvements- Parker Park project for the base bid only for
improvements to the existing park. (Bond 2012, Proposition 4).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Two Construction Contracts and a Construction Phase and
Observation Services Contract for the Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Minor Street Improvement
Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Ortiz Construction and Paving, Inc. for Part 1
in an amount of$1,813,485.00 and to execute a construction contract
with Grace Paving & Construction, Inc. for Part 2 in the amount of
$1,831,369.84 for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Minor Street Improvements project; and to execute a Construction
Phase and Observation Services contract with Engineering &
Construction Management Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$176,880 for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) Minor Street Improvements project. These are multi-year
contracts with a 1-year base plus two 1-year extensions.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
34. Engineering Design Contract for the O. N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase I
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Engineering Design contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$95,467 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase I for design, bid and construction
phase services.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Engineering construction contract for the Greenwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant Emissions and Odor Control Improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with J.S. Haren Company of Athens, Tennessee
in the amount of$207,000 for the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment
Plant Emissions &Odor Control Improvements project for the Base
Bid.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Service Agreement for Tire Disposal Service
Motion approving a service agreement with Texas Land Reclamation
LLC, dba UTW Tire Collection Services, Donna, Texas, for Used Tire
Disposal Service in accordance with Bid Event No. 85, based on
lowest responsive, responsible bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of$112,134.00, of which $37,378.00 is required for the
remainder of FY 2015-2016. The term of the contract will be for twelve
months with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month
periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City
Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Fleet
Maintenance Services and Solid Waste Departments in FY
2015-2016.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Service Agreement for Security Guard and Bailiff Services for
Municipal Court
Resolution finding the lowest responsive responsible bidder for
commissioned security guard and bailiff services in response to Bid
Event No. 95; awarding a service agreement to Deacon 10, LLC, of
Euclid, Ohio, dba Premier Protective Services; and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute a service agreement with the lowest
responsible bidder for commissioned security guard and bailiff
services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Resolution to intervene in AEP's filing at the Public Utility
Commission for a Distribution Cost Recovery Factor
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to authorize
intervention in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No.
45787 regarding AEP Texas Central Company's application for
approval of a distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution
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rates within the city; finding that the city's reasonable rate case
expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the
meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as
required by law; requiring notice of this resolution to the company and
legal counsel.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Resolution supporting the approval of bonds and a project
relative to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of(I) The New Hope
Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation Student Housing
Revenue Bonds (CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus, L.L.C. -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Island Campus Project) Series
2016A and to approve the project to be acquired with the proceeds of
such Bonds, and (II)The New Hope Cultural Education Facilities
Finance Corporation Student Housing Revenue Bonds (CHF -
Collegiate Housing Corpus Christi II, L.L.C. -Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi Project) Series 2016A and to approve the
project to be acquired with the proceeds of such Bonds
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:33 p.m.
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