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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of August 16, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on August 23, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of August, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,August 16,2016 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 Pastor Richard Mendiola, La Mision de Cristo.
Pastor Richard Mendiola gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Peter
Davidson, Marina Superintendent.
Marina Superintendent Peter Davidson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the
City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose;Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar;City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
(Note:City Attorney Miles K.Risley arrived at 12:15 p.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 September 10, 2016, "Operation K.E.Y.S. -
Keeping Every Youth in School Day".
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation.
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H. MINUTES:
2. City Council Workshop Session of August 9, 2016 and Regular
Meeting of August 9, 2016.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Board of Adjustment
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Board of Adjustment
Council Member Magill made a motion reappointing Cliff Atnip,Burris McRee,
Taylor Mauck;and the two Alternate members,Shawn Karaca and Tim
Voorkamp to Regular members;seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Ryan P.Armstrong and David
Lee Walker as Alternate members,seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Dotson Lewis,Jr.and
Jerry Plemons,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Amy H.McCoy,seconded by Council
Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Damla Eytemiz,seconded
by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rosas made a motion to reinstate Carlos Valdez,Sr.,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 15)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.A citizen requested to speak
on Item 10.
10. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2002
and 2020 Ramfield Road (1st Reading 8/9/16)
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Case No. 0716-01 The Estate of Joan Wakefield Urban: A change of
zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "IL" Light Industrial District on Tract 1 and from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-22"Single-Family 22 District on Tract 2. Tract 1 is described as
being 4.64 acres and Tract 2 being 23.59 acres with both tracts being
out of Lots 31 and 32, Section 39, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located on the northeast corner of Roscher Road and
Ramfield Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 13, 2016):
Tract 1: Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family
6 District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial District
and, in lieu thereof, approval of the"RS-22/SP"Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit, and Tract 2:Approval of the change of
zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by The Estate of Joan Wakefield Urban ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map from the"FR" Farm Rural District and
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit in reference to Tract 1 and to the"RS-22"
Single-Family 22 District in reference to Tract 2, Tract 1 being 4.64
acres and Tract 2 being 23.59 acres with both tracts being out of Lots
31 and 32, Section 39, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10,Zoning Case No.0716-01 The Estate of
Joan Wakefield Urban.Cheryl Stubblefield,2101 Richland,spoke in opposition
to the zoning change;how rezoning would affect nearby property owners;
whether the special permit is transferable with the sale of the property;and the
subject property not being in compliance.Ms.Stubblefield said she would like
to see a Special Permit limitation of 100 animals of which no more than 90 shall
be dogs.
A council member asked questions regarding the current size of the facility
and whether the Animal Care permit has a limit on capacity.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to table the vote on this item until
later in the meeting to allow Development Services staff to talk with the
applicant about lowering capacity,seconded by Council Member Scott and
passed unanimously.
NOTE:The following Enactment No.results from action taken on this Item later
in this agenda.
Enactment No: 030923
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the remaining consent agenda items.In response to
a council member regarding Item 15,Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck
stated that the crosswalks located near Fannin Elementary School were
re-striped.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Rubio,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
4. Amendment No. 1 to Master Services Agreement for Water and
Wastewater Treatment On-Call Support project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to continue Water
and Wastewater Treatment On-Call Support services by executing
Amendment No. 1 to a Master Services Agreement(MSA)with LNV
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$600,000, for a total
restated fee not to exceed $635,000 for the Water and Wastewater
Treatment On-Call Support project. The project provides for a
one-year base contract and allows for two (2)optional one-year
administrative renewals/extensions beyond the original one-year base
contract, subject to availability of funding and satisfactory consultant
performance.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-093
5. Construction contract and materials testing contract for O. N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 3
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with PLW Cadagua Partners of The Woodlands,
Texas in the amount of$21,650,000 for the O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building No. 3 for the Base Bid
plus Additive Alternates No. 1 through 4 and to execute a construction
materials testing contract with Rock Engineering and Testing
Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$54,765 for
the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Pump Building
No. 3.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-094
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6. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into
outside city limit water contracts for properties in The Promenade
Subdivision
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into
outside city limits water contracts with the property owners in The
Promenade Subdivision to provide public water to their respective
properties pursuant to Chapter 55, Article VIII, Code of Ordinances.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030919
7. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into
outside city limit water contracts for properties in the Melvin
Estates Unit 1 Subdivision
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into
outside city limits water contracts with the property owners in the
Melvin Estates Unit 1 Subdivision to provide public water to their
respective properties pursuant to Chapter 55, Article VIII, Code of
Ordinances.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030920
8. Resolution approving a Homebuyer Assistance Program
Agreement for Type A Affordable Housing Program
Resolution approving an agreement in the amount of$221,000
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi for the Type A Affordable
Housing Program- Homebuyer Assistance Program and authorizing
the City Manager or Designee to execute said agreement.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030921
9. Resolution to sponsor a policy resolution for the Texas Municipal
League Resolutions Committee to support Defense Economic
Adjustment Assistance Grant(DEAAG) program
Resolution authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to sponsor a policy
resolution for the Texas Municipal League Resolutions Committee
recommending the 85th Texas Legislature appropriate $60 million for
the Fiscal Years 2018-2019 biennium for the State of Texas to the
Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.
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This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030922
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 9525
Leopard Street(1st Reading 8/9/16)
Case No. 0716-02 Shaws Development Joint Venture: A change of
zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District. The property is described as being an
11.84-acre tract of land out of Lots 1, 8 and 9, Artemus Roberts
Subdivision, located on the west side of Rand Morgan Road between
Goodnight Loving Trail and McNorton Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 13, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Shaws Development Joint Venture ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to an 11.84-acre tract of
land out of Lots 1, 8 and 9, Artemus Roberts Subdivision, from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030924
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Ratifying Acceptance of Emergency
Management Performance Grant(EMPG)(1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ratifying acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department
of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in
the amount of$70,159.20 for the Emergency Management
Performance Grant(EMPG); and appropriating $70,159.20 from the
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program in the no. 1063
Emergency Management Grants Fund to improve mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities for the City of
Corpus Christi.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030925
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a utility
easement located north of Williams Drive and west of Airline
Road (1st Reading 8/9/16)
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Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.060 acre portion of an
existing 15-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lot H5, Wilkey
Addition Unit 2 Corpus Christi Subdivision, located north of Williams
Drive and west of Airline Road; and requiring the owner, Williams
Airline Partners, Ltd. to comply with the specified conditions
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030926
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Advance Funding Agreement and
contract for professional services for Padres Island Mobility and
Access Management Study (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance appropriating$192,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT); authorizing the City
manager or designee to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with
TxDOT for an estimated local participation cost of$9,600; and execute
a contract for professional services with Maldonado-Burkett Intelligent
Transportation Systems, LLP (MBITS) in an amount not to exceed
$239,643 for a mobility and access management study on Padre
Island. (Bond 2014 Proposition 2)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030927
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to improve
traffic circulation for Fannin Elementary School (1st Reading
8/9/16)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Article VIII,
Section 53-250 Schedule I -One Way Streets and Alleys by altering
the direction of one-way traffic on Alexander Street from west to east
and removing the one-way designation from Devon Drive, from
Gollihar Road to Alexander Street; providing for severance; and
providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030928
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RIGHTS.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Cheryl Martinez,3938 Surfside Blvd.,spoke in support of the
management and staff at Animal Care Services and discussed the following
topics:the current categorization of animals and how changes can be made
with additional funding;a grant provided to People Assisting Animal Control
(PAAC)for spaying and neutering;and the Owner Surrender Program.Robert
Cagle,6322 Grandvilliers Drive,requested that the City stop spending funds on
"happy projects"and focus on taking care of the basic maintenance and
operations of the City.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,asked the City Council
to consider the burden on taxpayers when discussing the Solid Waste fees and
Residential Rebuild Program.Betty Lamb,2910 Leopard,Mayor's Council on
Aging and the Director of the Area Agency on Aging,announced the availability
of the Coastal Bend Aging and Disability Resource Directory.Rick Milby,4412
High Ridge Drive,announced a joint meeting between the Texas Senate and
Texas House of Representatives,to be held on August 25,2016 at 10:00 a.m.at
the Solomon Ortiz Center,regarding information on cruise lines possibly
coming to the Coastal Bend area and the"Remember 9/11"Luncheon to be
held on September 9,2016 at 11:30 a.m.at the Solomon Ortiz Center for first
responders.John Stubblefield,2101 Richland,spoke regarding the accuracy of
information on the City's website and telephone system for the Call Center.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
c. OTHER
Utility crews have been working to clean up the area around La Voila Creek.
This area has been prone to flooding during heavy rains events which cause
the creek to overflow.The work performed has included removing brush and
trash from the outfalls.The project is scheduled to be complete within the next
few weeks.
a. UPDATE ON WATER QUALITY
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Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck provided an update on water quality.
The conversion back to the use of chloromines as the City's disinfectant was
completed on August 8,2016.Staff is currently finalizing the update to the
nitrification action plan and meeting with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ)to review the proposed changes.One of the
triggers in the plan will require the City to begin a free-chlorine disinfectant
conversion once there are total chlorine residuals between one milligram per
liter and.6 milligram per liter.Staff is monitoring the system to determine the
exact number to use in the plan.This action means that conversions may be
taking place more frequently and possibly within the next few months.Staff is
buying the chlorine dioxide equipment and once this equipment is installed
and operational,the City may go through a chlorine conversion to clean the
system out before implementing the use of that disinfectant.
b. WATER TASK FORCE BRIEFING
Ed Martin,Chairman of the Water Task Force,provided a briefing on the
committee's findings.Mr.Martin stated that the committee,comprised of
himself,City Manager Margie C.Rose,and Bob Bowcock,were charged at
looking at what happened during the recent water boil and what steps should
be taken to prevent this issue from happening again.The findings included:
rebuilding public trust;build trust with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ)through open communication;move forward
aggressively to correct operational reporting and testing practices; resolve
leadership and staffing issues,and deliver on the promise of the needed
capital improvements.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 20-21)
20. Public Hearing for the FY 2016/2017 budget for the Corpus Christi
Crime Control and Prevention District
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.Police Chief
Mike Markle stated that the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing on
the FY2016-2017 Crime Control and Prevention District budget.Chief Markle
presented the following information on the budget:the continued focus on
core programs;election costs;assignment of 63 officers;total expenditures;
revenues;the ending fund balance;budget reductions;and the adoption
schedule.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Approving the
Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement
Planning Guide
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$214,979,600.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21,a public hearing on the FY2016-2017 Capital
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning(CIP)Guide.Assistant City Manager
Mark Van Vleck stated that the purpose of the capital improvement budget and
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planning guide is to identify,prioritize,fund and construct capital projects.It
provides the scopes and schedules for projects planned over the next ten
years and details specific information on projects programmed through fiscal
year 2019.Assistant City Manager Van Vleck presented information on the
following:a breakdown of the year-one projects;the amount of work in
backlog;and FY17 proposed CIP work.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:programmed water
line service life extension;Oso South Area Water Line project;instead of
funding the Oso South Area Water Line,use those funds to replace the
distribution of existing water lines in the City;the requirement to start
construction as set out in the service plan for the recently annexed Chapman
Ranch area;the future costs associated with the the recent annexation of
Chapman Ranch;an executive session discussion on the Chapman Ranch
annexation;the report from the Navy regarding wind farms;consideration to
de-annex the Chapman Ranch area;and that a project listed in the CIP does
not require expenditure of the funds and must return for City Council approval.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.John Stubblefield,2101 Richland,
spoke regarding the negative impact wind farms have on air traffic.Mayor
Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 4- Council Member Hunter,Council Member Magill, Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 22 -24)
22. Second Reading Ordinance -Ordering General Election for Mayor
and Eight Council Members - November 8, 2016 (1st Reading
8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a general election to be held on November 8,
2016, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and Eight
Council Members; providing for procedures for holding such election;
providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for
establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place
locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff
election, if one is necessary; and enacting provisions incident and
relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
the purpose of this item is to approve an ordinance ordering a general election
to be held on November 8,2016 for the election of Mayor and eight council
members.The joint election agreement is included with the item.The estimate
for the general election is$150,000 and the run-off election is$200,000.City
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Secretary Huerta advised the Council that this estimate is a moving number
based on costs from the previous election that were not included in the bill and
Nueces County Clerk Kara Sands is reviewing those numbers which may be
included in the election cost When the actual invoices are provided in March
of next year,staff will provide those invoices to City Council.City Secretary
Huerta provided information on how costs will be based on the number of
registered voters and costs associated with out-sourcing programming.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:030929
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Ordering Special Election Replacing
Type A Sales Tax to be administered by Type B Corporation;
Continuing Crime Control and Prevention District; Consideration
of Charter Amendments (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2016,
in the City of Corpus Christi on the questions of: (1) replacing the
portion of the Type A sales tax that expires in 2018 with the adoption
of a one-eighth of one percent sales and use tax to be administered by
a Type B Corporation under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local
Government Code, to be effective for 20 years, with the use of the
proceeds for economic development, affordable housing, and streets;
(2) continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District
and associated sales tax for 10 years; and (3) providing for
consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for
notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment
of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations;
authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting
provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance.
Mayor Martinez referred Item 23,an ordinance calling for a Special Election to
be held on November 8,2016 for Type B,Crime Control and Prevention District
and Charter Amendments.Mayor Martinez stated that,prior to discussing this
item,a presentation would be made on a possible solid waste fee.
Director of Solid Waste Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this
presentation is to present information on a proposed solid waste residential
street reconstruction fee.Mr.Mikolajczyk presented the following information:
the number of current solid waste customers;the fee applied to residential
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customers only;the revenue associated with the proposed fee;the
components of a resident's bill;a sample collection fee;and next steps.
Council members discussed the following topics regarding the presentation:
the possible reduction of revenue from apartment users;the City's
competitiveness on fees;the difference between City rates and commercial
hauler rates;the average tax value of an apartment unit;and how a solid waste
rate increase would compare to an ad valorem tax increase.
City Secretary Huerta stated that the ordinance presented includes the
amendment made at the August 9,2016 Council meeting to the Type B ballot
language to include the verbiage"(maintaining current levels of sales and use
tax)".
A council member spoke regarding Proposition 3,Residential Street
Reconstruction Tax,and requested input from the City Council on this
proposition.Mayor Martinez recessed the discussion on this item to hear a
presentation on the Street Improvement Plan,Agenda Item 33.
NOTE:The following Enactment No.results from action taken on this Item later
in this agenda.
Enactment No:030930
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 33)
33. Street Improvement Plan
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide a brief overview of the actions taken for improvement of the City's
streets.Ms.Gray presented the following information:the aging street
infrastructure;the street improvement plan developed as a multi-strategy
approach;and the four quadrants of the plan:policy provisions;the street
preventative maintenance program; reconstruction of arterials and collectors;
and local/residential reconstruction.Ms.Gray stated that staff will be bring
back a request to City Council to obtain current data to finalize residental
reconstruction program costs.
Mayor Martinez discussed the following topics:the street preventative
maintenance program;the policy considerations to adopt 30-year design
standards and punitive costs;reconstruction of arterials and collectors and the
amount of work still needed;identifying a revenue stream and vetting the
residential reconstruction program;and traffic signalization.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 23 -24)
23. Second Reading Ordinance -Ordering Special Election Replacing
Type A Sales Tax to be administered by Type B Corporation;
Continuing Crime Control and Prevention District; Consideration
of Charter Amendments(1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2016,
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in the City of Corpus Christi on the questions of: (1) replacing the
portion of the Type A sales tax that expires in 2018 with the adoption
of a one-eighth of one percent sales and use tax to be administered by
a Type B Corporation under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local
Government Code, to be effective for 20 years, with the use of the
proceeds for economic development, affordable housing, and streets;
(2) continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District
and associated sales tax for 10 years; and (3) providing for
consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for
notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment
of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations;
authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting
provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance.
Mayor Martinez referred to the discussion on Items 23 and 24 related to
propositions on the ballot.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public
on Item 23 and there were none.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:consideration to
remove Proposition 3,Residential Street Reconstruction Tax;the need for
state legislative changes for a local option gas tax or vehicle registration tax;
bonding capacity; needed improvements to Everhart Road;the possible solid
waste fee to address residential streets;cash flow for residential street
reconstruction;Proposition 3 is a charter amendment tool to ask voters for
permission to address residential streets;and consideration to remove
Proposition 3 only with the commitment from the City Council to implement a
solid waste fee.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to bring
back an ordinance tied to a solid waste increase of$6,with the ordinance
requiring the same restrictions in the charter amendment including:no debt
service;for construction,engineering,and utility costs; in a dedicated fund
with a sunset time corresponding to the street preventative maintenance
program,seconded by Council Member Scott.
Discussion topics on the motion of direction include:the challenges
associated with the charter amendment,Proposition 3; removal of Proposition
3;concern with the charge of$6 for the solid waste fee;concern with
competitiveness of solid waste rates versus commercial haulers;the solid
waste base fees comparison with other Texas cities;consideration for a 2016
Bond program to address residential re-build program;the need to stop
looking at debt capacity as an income stream;how debt capacity impacts
maintenance and operations;ad valorem tax increases affecting property
owners;the commitment to$55 million every two years for arterials and
collectors;the anticipated$3.4 in Type B sales tax covering the$55 million
bond project for 2016;and the ability to decrease the debt rate.
Council Member McIntyre amended the motion of direction to state a solid
waste fee of a minimum of$4 and have staff come back with a
recommendation after looking at commercial vendor rates and area
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communities.The amendment was accepted by Council Member Scott.
RESTATED MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to bring
back an ordinance to create a solid waste fee increase of a minimum of$4 that
encompasses all of the requirements of the charter amendment such as a
dedicated fund;no debt service;covering engineering fees and associated
utility costs and to sunset with a timeframe the same as the street preventative
maintenance program,seconded by Council Member Scott.
The motion of direction failed with the following vote:Mayor Martinez,Council
Members McIntyre,Scott and Garza,voting"Aye";Council Members Hunter,
Magill,Rosas,Rubio,and Vaughn,voting"No".
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to remove Proposition 3 charter
amendment from the ballot,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.A brief
discussion ensued regarding removing Proposition 3 and not having any
option for residential streets;the possibility of a 2016 Bond Residential
Re-build program;and a future conversation on the solid waste fee should a
bond proposal not be supported.Council Member Vaughn rescinded her
motion to have the discussion on Item 24 regarding the bond proposition.
NOTE:The following Enactment No.results from action taken on this Item later
in this agenda.
Enactment No: 030930
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 10)
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 2002
and 2020 Ramfield Road (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Case No. 0716-01 The Estate of Joan Wakefield Urban: A change of
zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "IL" Light Industrial District on Tract 1 and from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-22"Single-Family 22 District on Tract 2. Tract 1 is described as
being 4.64 acres and Tract 2 being 23.59 acres with both tracts being
out of Lots 31 and 32, Section 39, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located on the northeast corner of Roscher Road and
Ramfield Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 13, 2016):
Tract 1: Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family
6 District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the"IL" Light Industrial District
and, in lieu thereof, approval of the"RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit, and Tract 2: Approval of the change of
zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and "FR" Farm Rural
District to the"RS-22" Single-Family 22 District.
Ordinance:
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by The Estate of Joan Wakefield Urban ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map from the "FR" Farm Rural District and
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit in reference to Tract 1 and to the"RS-22"
Single-Family 22 District in reference to Tract 2, Tract 1 being 4.64
acres and Tract 2 being 23.59 acres with both tracts being out of Lots
31 and 32, Section 39, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and returned to Item 10,Zoning Case
No.0716 The Estate of Joan Wakefield Urban.Interim Director of Development
Services Daniel McGinn stated that staff has talked with the applicant and
neighbors in the area and is recommending the following change to the
ordinance:Section 1.Uses:The only uses authorized by this Special Permit
other than uses permitted in the base zoning district is an indoor/outdoor
kennel limited to 17,000 square feet and 165 animals total.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.John Stubblefield,2101
Richland,spoke in opposition to the zoning change.Cheryl Stubblefield,2101
Richland,appreciated the recommendation on the change of uses and
requested that the number of dogs on the property be lowered.Jim Urban,
executor of the Estate,stated that the kennel has had a maximum of 225
animals on holiday weekends and he is willing to compromise a reduction to
165 animals.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Section 2,1.Uses,to limit
to 17,000 square feet and no more than 165 animals,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading as amended 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: 030923
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 16 -191
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.Council Members Magill
and Scott recused themselves from the discussion on Items 17 and 18.
16. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters,
(including litigation) between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus
Christi Firefighters Association.
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
17. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to
annexation, the provision of utility services, agreements related to the
sale of water, and certificates of convenience and necessity in the
City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and interlocal agreements with other
cities and/or districts.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Members Magill and Scott recused themselves from
the discussion on this item.
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 potential
economic development agreement(s)with entities that are considering
the construction and/or ownership of industrial facilities, including, but
not limited to, the production of ethylene glycol, petrochemicals, and/or
other chemicals pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to
the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the
City may conduct economic development negotiations and/or
deliberate possible economic development issues concerning said
business prospect(s)
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Members Magill and Scott recused themselves from
the discussion on this item.
19. 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 disposal of waste in Type IV Landfill (as described in 30 TAC
§ 330.5) located at/near 1435 County Road 26 (also known as
Gulley-Hurst Landfill) and municipal solid waste fees.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 23-24)
24. Second Reading Ordinance-Calling for Special Election -Bond
2016 Proposition (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2016,
in the City of Corpus Christi, authorizing bond issuances of the City
supported by ad valorem taxes; providing for the procedures for
holding such an election; providing for notice of election and
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publication thereof; providing for the establishment of branch early
polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint
election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and
relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24,an ordinance
calling for a special election to be held on November 8,2016 for a Bond 2016
Proposition.There were no comments from the public.City Secretary Rebecca
Huerta stated that on August 9,2016,the City Council approved the
proposition in the packet in the amount of$20,350,000.The developer
participation projects were included in the proposition.Council requested that
staff improve the project description for developer partricipation,which was
included in a powerpoint provided to Council.The motion of direction also
directed the City Manager to come back with a$16.1 million residential
program and information on debt capacity was provided in a report.In
response to a council member,Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez provided an overview of available debt capacity.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the current bond
capacity of$30 million will not require a property tax increase;adding a
Residential Street Re-build program to Bond 2016 in the amount of$16.1
million;consideration to trim the proposed project list;Traffic Signal
Communication&Network Improvements;the importance of vetting bond
projects three to five years ahead of an election;the impact on debt capacity if
the contribution to operations and maintenance was increased by one cent;a
long-term objective or financial policy to shift more into the operations and
maintenance fund;the commitment to bring$55 million in bond projects for
arterials and collectors every two years;the solid waste fee option to fund
residential streets;the last time property values decreased;the last time debt
capacity dropped$35 million in eight months;the City of San Antonio creating
a committee for 2018 for residential streets;and letting the voters decide to
support residential streets.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to remove Item 3,Traffic Signal
Communications&Network Improvements in the amount of$10,000,000 from
the ballot proposition,seconded by Council Member Rubio.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics regarding the
motion:the project description for Traffic Signal Communication&Network
Improvements;the project affecting the entire arterial system;that the project
reduces traffic congestion;and the number of intersections in the City.
The motion passed with the following vote:Council Members Magill,McIntyre,
Rosas,Rubio,Scott,and Vaughn,voting"Aye";Mayor Martinez,Council
Members Hunter,and Garza,voting"No".
Council Member Magill made a motion to include a Residential Street Re-build
Program,for a total of$16.1 million,in the proposed Bond 2016 projects;
seconded by Council Member Rosas.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics regarding the
motion:concern that this action impacts bonding ability for arterials and
collectors and that the residential street program has not been vetted;the need
to build capacity;the residential street re-build program is a short-term plan to
address residential streets and the need to find a dedicated funding source;
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the pending bond projects for FY2017 including:the potential bond election
projects,the certificates of obligation to complete Bond 2014 projects;the
facility certificates of obligation Year 2 of the facility plan projects and that
approval of this action will exceed debt capacity by$8.1 million;the amount of
debt capacity in 2018 if the total$30 million is spent;the pilot project for
residential streets;consideration to amend the motion to remove Item 2 Traffic
Signal&Intersection Infrastructure Improvements from the proposed Bond
2016 project list;include the property tax valuation percentage in the equation
of debt capacity;the general obligation debt;consideration to replace the
Traffic Signal Communications&Network Improvements back on the bond list
and continue with the proposed bond 2016 projects as listed in the ordinance
in a reduced amount of$4.7 million;the project description of the completion
of Rodd Field Road and Six Points,and street lighting;disagreement with staff
on debt capacity;and concern with being over the City's debt capacity.
Council Member Magill considered amending the motion to remove Item 2,
Traffic Signal&Intersection Infrastructure Improvements to save$3 million
and to add a Residential Street Re-build Program of$16.1 million.
Council members and staff discussed the following:the debt service payment
with this motion;a calculation of the debt capacity;consideration to remove
street lighting from the certificates of obligation to complete Bond 2014
projects in the amount of$2 million;residential re-build program versus the
safety of street lighting;the timeframe to begin the Resident Street Re-build
Program;the reasons for considering$16.1 million;and consideration to
reduce the amount of the Residential Street Re-build Program.
Council Member Magill restated his motion to remove Item 2,Traffic Signal&
Intersection Infrastructure Improvements to save$3 million and to add a
Residential Street Re-build Program of$11 million,seconded by Council
Member Rosas.
The motion was passed and approved with the following vote:Council
Members Hunter,Magill,Rosas,Rubio,Vaughn,and Garza,voting"Aye";
Mayor Martinez,Council Members McIntyre,and Scott,voting"No".
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 2- Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030931
NOTE:The Enactment No.above results from action taken on this Item later in
this agenda.The Council returned to discussion on Item 24 at the end of the
meeting.Please see last item on the minutes for the final action on Item 24.
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23. Second Reading Ordinance-Ordering Special Election Replacing
Type A Sales Tax to be administered by Type B Corporation;
Continuing Crime Control and Prevention District; Consideration
of Charter Amendments (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2016,
in the City of Corpus Christi on the questions of: (1) replacing the
portion of the Type A sales tax that expires in 2018 with the adoption
of a one-eighth of one percent sales and use tax to be administered by
a Type B Corporation under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local
Government Code, to be effective for 20 years, with the use of the
proceeds for economic development, affordable housing, and streets;
(2)continuing the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District
and associated sales tax for 10 years; and (3) providing for
consideration of amendments to the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing for
notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment
of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations;
authorizing a joint election with Nueces County; and enacting
provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and returned to Item 23,an
ordinance calling for a Special Election to be held on November 8,2016 for
Type B,Crime Control and Prevention District and Charter Amendments.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:confusion with having
Proposition 3 regarding a Residental Street Reconstruction Tax on the ballot
along with the Residential Street Re-build Program 2016 Bond;and Proposition
3 being an option to get permission from voters on a property tax increase to
fund residental streets.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
McIntyre.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:030930
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-27)
25. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting the Texas Department of
Health Services Community Preparedness Section-Laboratory
Response Network Ebola Equipment(CPS/LRN-EBOLA)grant and
ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to begin June 10,
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2016
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend and appropriate a grant
contract for the Community Preparedness Section - Laboratory
Response Network Ebola Equipment(CPS/LRN-EBOLA) grant in the
amount of$200,000, from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund, to purchase equipment
to support accelerated local public health preparedness planning and
operational readiness for responding to Ebola virus disease for the
contract period June 10, 2016, through June 30, 2017; and ratifying
acceptance of the grant agreement to begin June 10, 2016.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant Director of Public Health William
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the amount of
$200,000 to support accelerated preparedness planning and operational
readiness in responding to the Ebola virus.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rosas.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member 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
26. First Reading Ordinance -Approving the sale of Penn Place Park
(4302 Aaron)
Ordinance approving the sale of Penn Place Park(4302 Aaron)to
Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus for$100,000 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary to
complete the real estate sales transaction.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the sale
of Penn Park Place to Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus for
$100,000 and authorize the City Manager to execute documents to finalize real
estate sales transactions.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Magill was
• abstaining from the vote on this item.
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:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
27. First Reading Ordinance -Ordinance authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute a license with the River View at Calallen,
LP located at 11930 Leopard Street
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
License with River View at Calallen, LP ("Permittee")to install, operate,
maintain, and remove a private two-inch sanitary sewer force main
encased in six-inch Steel Pipe ("Wastewater Line") across
the Leopard Street public street right-of-way, located west of Western
Drive public right-of-way, subject to the Permittee' compliance with
specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a license with the
developer to install a sanitary sewer force main across Leopard Street to
provide sanitary sewer service to Riverview Apartments.Staff recommends a
one-time payment of$1,053 for the license.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 Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28 -31)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
28. Engineering Construction contract for pavement markings
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$173,250 for Pavement
Markings Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for total base
bid.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Engineering Contract Amendment No. 3 for Nueces Bay System
Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount
of$97,835 for a total restated fee not to exceed $386,555 for the
Nueces Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring
2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Engineering Contract Amendment No. 6 for Nueces River Quality,
Oso Creek Water Level &City of Corpus Christi Meteorological
Monitoring
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 6 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount
of$121,022 for a total restated fee not to exceed $775,696 for the
Nueces River Water Quality, Oso Creek Water Level & City of Corpus
Christi Meteorological Monitoring 2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Authorizing Collection Fee Contract for the collection of
delinquent Municipal Court fees
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a
contract for the collection of delinquent Municipal Court fees, fines and
court costs with the law firm of Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson,
LLP for a fee of 30% of amounts collected on delinquent accounts
turned over to law firm, with collection fee to be paid by defendants.
This is a one-year contract and may be extended for up to three
additional one-year terms.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 32)
32. Remaining Budget Workshop Items
As the remaining budget items were presented during the City Council
Workshop Session at 9:00 a.m.on Tuesday,August 16,2016,this Presentation
was unnecessary and was not presented.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 24)
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24. Second Reading Ordinance -Calling for Special Election -Bond
2016 Proposition (1st Reading 8/9/16)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 8, 2016,
in the City of Corpus Christi, authorizing bond issuances of the City
supported by ad valorem taxes; providing for the procedures for
holding such an election; providing for notice of election and
publication thereof; providing for the establishment of branch early
polling places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint
election with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and
relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor deviated from the agenda and returned to Item 24,an ordinance calling
for a special election to be held on November 8,2016 for Bond 2016
proposition.City Attorney Miles K.Risley provided the revisions to the bond
ordinance with the amendments in the amount of$18,350,000 for Council
review.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the ordinance on pages 2 and
4 to put the Residential Street Re-build Program first on the list,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.
The motion was passed and approved with the following vote:Mayor Martinez,
Council Members Hunter,Magill,Rosas,Rubio,Vaughn,and Garza,voting
"Aye";Council Member Scott voting"No";Council Member McIntyre-absent.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030931
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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