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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 January 31, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on February 14, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of February, 2017.
'Rebecca Huerta
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,January 31,2017 2:00 PM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sarah DeLeon
Victim Case Manager, Police Department, Family Violence Unit.
Ms.Sarah DeLeon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
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Present: 8- Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council
Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Joe McComb,Council Member
Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly
appointed board,commission and committee members.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager
Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Rose stated that after the recent water situation,she informed
the City Council that she would be reviewing the industrial district agreements
with staff.As a result of the review,the industrial district businesses should
have started to receive letters from the City requiring the industrial district
provide an affidavit to be submitted to the City along with recent backflow
prevention assembly tasks and maintenance reports.This affidavit will be
required annually since the City may prescribe rules and regulations related to
the delivery of utilities as outlined in their agreement The affidavit requires a
site plan detailing all utility connections and all backflow devices and air gaps.
A licensed engineer must certify the affidavit identifying all actual or potential
hazards to the public water system and all devices utilized to the protection of
all public water facilities serving the property.2)The next"Conversations with
the City Manager"will be held on Tuesday,February 7,2017 at 1:30 pm.at the
Lindale Senior Center located at 3135 Swantner Street.3)The grand opening of
the Play-for-All Playground at Salinas Park will be held Saturday,February 4,
2017 at 12:30 a.m.located at 1354 Airport Road.4)City Manager Rose
recognized Senior Accountant Jason Gooding for recently receiving his
Certified Public Accountant license and Business Liaison Alyssa Michelle
Barrera for recently earning an Economic Development Finance Professional
certification.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 24, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to approval of the minutes.A motion was
made by Council Member Rubio,seconded by Council Member Garza,that the
Minutes be approved.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
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Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to board and committee appointments.The
following appointments were made:
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Council Member McComb made a motion to reappoint Carrie Meyer(At-Large),
Jyoti Patel(Hotel/Condo Owner),and Jennifer Pollack(Scientist),seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn nominated Erick O.Engen(At-Large).Council Member
Molina nominated Dr.Philippe Tissot(At-Large).Council Member Smith
nominated Terry A.Palmer(At-Large).Council Members Vaughn and Rubio
voted for Erick O.Engen.Council Members Guajardo and Molina voted for Dr.
Philippe Tissot.Council Members Garza,Smith,McComb and Hunter voted for
Terry A.Palmer.
With no nominee receiving a majority vote,a runoff was held between Erick O.
Engen and Dr.Philippe Tissot.Council Members Hunter,Rubio,Vaughn,
McComb,and Garza voted for Erick O.Engen and Council Members Molina,
Guajardo and Smith voted for Dr.Philippe Tissot.Erick O.Engen received the
majority vote to have a runoff with Terry A.Palmer.
Terry A.Palmer(At-Large)was appointed with Council Members Hunter,
Molina,McComb,Guajardo,Smith and Garza voting for Terry A.Palmer and
Council Members Rubio and Vaughn voting for Erick O.Engen.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-12)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no
comments from the public.Council members requested that Items 5,6,7,8,
and 9 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Service Agreement for Mowing of Storm Water and Street
Rights-of-Way
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with 2Chainz Brush Clearing, LLC of Lolita, Texas, for
mowing of storm water and street rights-of-way, in accordance with
Request for Bids No. 165, based on the lowest, responsive,
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responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $367,772.00, with an
estimated expenditure of$245,181.33 in FY2016-2017. The term of
this contract will be for 12 months with options to extend for two
additional 12-month periods, subject to the mutual consent of the City
Manager and the contractor.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-014
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Transferring and appropriating
matching funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
and the Senior Companion Program (SCP)Grants(1st Reading
1/24/17)
Ordinance transferring $79,173 from the No. 1020 General Fund to
and appropriating in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund
as matching grant funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP)and transferring $76,903 from the No. 1020 General Fund to
and appropriating in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund
as matching grant funds for the Senior Companion Program (SCP);
amending Ordinance No. 030818 to authorize the transfer of matching
grant funds for the RSVP and SCP programs budgeted in the No.
1020 General fund to and appropriate them in the No. 1067 Parks and
Recreation Grant Fund for said programs.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031053
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and approriating funds in
the Community Enrichment fund for park improvements (1st
Reading 1/24/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate$318,198.30 in
developer contributions, other donations and interest earnings in the
4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements and other
related projects as described on the attached and incorporated Exhibit
A.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031054
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Short-term Lease Agreement for
Buccaneer Commission (1st Reading 1/24/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
short-term lease agreement with Buccaneer Commission for the use of
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Tex Mex Railroad Depot located at 1800 block of Chaparral Street, in
consideration of rental payments of$600 per month, not to exceed six
months.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031055
5. Service Agreement for the purchase of a Gas/Blower Flare for the
CM F.Valenzuela Landfill
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Parnel Biogas. Inc., of Tulsa, Oklahoma, for the
purchase of a gas/blower flare in accordance with Request for Bids
No.184, based on lowest, responsive and responsible bid for a total
amount not to exceed $271,475.64, to be funded by Solid Waste 2017
Certificates of Obligation. The term of the agreement is for 12 months.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Items 5 and 6 related to the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill.Director of Solid Waste Operations Lawrence Mikolajczyk and council
members discussed the following topics:separately bidding the gas/blower
flare from the gas collection and control system project to expedite the project;
the installation of the gas/blower flare being used for the methane gas
extraction system at the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill;whether the gas/blower flare
is required by the Environmental Protection Agency(EPA);the cost associated
with the gas collection and control system;hiring of full-time construction
management to oversee the gas collection and control system project;the
deadline of November 2017 to complete the project;and the cost of
construction and testing fees.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-015
6. Construction Contract and Professional Services Contract for
Cefe F.Valenzuela Landfill Gas Collection and Control System
(Capital Improvement Project)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Tri Con Works, LLC. of Houston, Texas in
the amount of$1,019,690 for the Cefe F.Valenzuela Landfill Gas
Collection and Control System for the total base bid and to execute a
contract for Construction Phase Engineering and Quality Assurance
Services with SCS Engineers, Inc. from Austin, Texas in the amount of
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$268,000 for full-time construction management. (Capital
Improvement Project)
This item was discussed during the discussion on Item 5.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-016
7. Engineering Construction Contract and two Materials Testing
Agreements for Gollihar Road Improvements from Kostoryz Road
to Weber Road (Bond 2014 Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$13,534,848.30 for Gollihar Road
Improvements from Kostoryz Road to Weber Road for a total base bid
and to execute a construction materials testing agreement with Rock
Engineering in the amount of$63,725.00 for Gollihar Road from
Weber to Carroll Lane and to execute a construction materials testing
agreement with Rock Engineering in the amount of$59,359.00 for
Gollihar Road from Carroll to Kostoryz. (BOND 2014 Proposition 1)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 7,Gollihar Road Improvements.
Director of engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and council members
discussed the following topics:the last time Gollihar Road was done and how
long it has lasted;clarification that Gollihar Road will remain five lanes;the
engineer's opinion of probable cost;the pavement condition index(PCI)on
Gollihar Road;the number of construction materials testing firms;
construction materials testing firms bid through an Request for Qualifications
(RFQ)process;the option of concrete for Rodd Field Road;a list of roads that
have been completed according to the new 30-year design standards and their
condition;Flato Road being bid in both concrete and asphalt;the construction
date and condition of Waldron Road;researching previous City Council
direction to bid roads with both asphalt and concrete;and a report on
construction awards for 2012 through 2014 projects.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-017
8. Engineering Construction Contract for Street Preventative
Maintenance Program(SPMP) FY 2017-Street Overlays
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bay, LTD. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$9,421,462.50 for the total base bid and two (2)one-year
renewal options for the Street Preventative Maintenance Program
(SPMP) street overlays and to execute two construction materials
testing agreement with Rock Engineering for Part 1 -West in the
amount of$74,965.00 and for Part 2-East in the amount of
$74,965.00 for SPMP street overlays.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 8.There was no discussion on this
item.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-018
9. Resolution supporting the introduction of Legislation authorizing
a motor fuel tax on a local option basis for Residential Street
Funding
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas supporting the
introduction of Legislation authorizing a motor fuel tax on a local option
basis for Residential Street Funding.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 9,a resolution supporting the
introduction of legislation authorizing a motor fuel tax on a local option basis
for residential street funding.Council members discussed the following topics:
the taxpayers not wanting an additional tax;finding other solutions to address
residential streets;concern that the legislature would not support the
resolution;if the legislature were to approve the local option,it would only be
giving City Council permission to take the motor fuel tax to the voters;and the
recently approved Charter amendment to raise taxes for residential streets.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118
Bray,and Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour,spoke in support of the resolution.Trian
Serbu,14310 Playa Del Ray,spoke in opposition to the resolution.
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Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Resolution failed and was not approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 3- Council Member Garza,Council Member McComb and Council Member
Smith
Nay: 5- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 -16)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Continuing the
curfew for minors
Ordinance continuing the curfew ordinances for minors in the Corpus
Christi Code of Ordinance, Sections 33-40, 33-41, 33-42, and 33-43.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 13.Police Chief Mike Markle stated
that the purpose of this item is to hold a public hearing on the continuation of
the curfew ordinance for minors.Chief Markle stated that the City is required to
renew the curfew ordinance every three years from the date of inception.Chief
Markle provided data on the juvenile crime trends.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,
applauded Chief Markle for continue to support the curfew ordinance.Mayor
Pro Tern Vaughn closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 4222 Airline Road
Case No. 1216-01 AEL Development LLC: A change of zoning from
the"RE" Residential Estate District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-6"Single-Family Residential District. The property is described as
a 1.994 acre tract of land of a portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tract, Section 25, Lots 15 and 16 and a 22.651 acre tract
of land of a portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tract,
Section 25, Lots 15 and 16, located on the northeast corner of
Yorktown Boulevard and Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 14.
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2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RE" Residential Estate
District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-6"Single-Family
Residential District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by AEL Development LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 1.994 acre tract of land of a portion of
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tract, Section 25, Lots 15
and 16 and a 22.651 acre tract of land of a portion of Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tract, Section 25, Lots 15 and 16., from the
"RE" Residential Estate District and "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-6"Single-Family Residential District; amending Plan CC to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow development of 120 lots into single family residential
homes.Mr.Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor
of the zoning ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn closed the public hearing.A council
member asked questions regarding the reason for the two votes of opposition
by the Planning Commission.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for
property located at 5333 and 5337 South Staples Street.
Case No. 1116-02 Lu Keiu Thi: A change of zoning from the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial
District. The property to be rezoned is described as Gardendale No. 2,
Block 4, Lots 20-B and 21, located on the northwest corner of South
Staples Street and Curtis Clark Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 16,
2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Lu Keiu Thi ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Gardendale No. 2, Block 4, Lots 20-B and 21;
from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"
General Commercial; amending Plan CC to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 15.City Secretary Huerta announced
that Council Member McComb was abstaining from this item.Interim Director
of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to
rezone the subject property to allow redevelopment on the corner of a small
retail center,standalone restaurant,or a bar.Mr.Dimas stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public hearing.A council
member spoke in support of the zoning change.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member McComb
16. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code
of Ordinances by revising Chapter 14 Development Services
Article II City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes and
Chapter 55, Utilities(Tabled 1/17/17)
Ordinance amending Section 14-281, 14-231, 14-291, and 55-37 of
the City's Code of Ordinances to amend the City's adopted
International Plumbing, Building and Residential Codes, authorize the
City to inspect, install, repair, and replace backflow assemblies and
place the cost of said work on customer utility bills, amend other
requirements related to the provision of water to reduce the chance of
contamination of the City's water supply, and providing for penalties,
publication, severance, and an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 16.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to provide
recommendations to amend the City's Code of Ordinance regarding backflow
cross connection.The revisions to the ordinance include:1)allowing the City
to test and certify delinquent commercial and residential backflow assemblies
and 2)appropriate charges for testing,repair or replacement to be placed on
customer utility bills.Testing and certification for residential irrigation
backflow prevention assemblies will remain at a three-year cycle.All
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commercial assemblies are currently required to be tested and certified on an
annual basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.Chris Phelan,3806
Kingston,spoke regarding the maintenance records for backflow prevention
devices.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public hearing.
Council members and Mr.Dimas spoke regarding the following topics:record
keeping requirements for backflow certification;compliance notification;
education timeframe for notifying residents of ordinance revisions;whether
the Texas Water Code requires the City to maintain records on backflow
preventers and audits to be conducted by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ);the Texas Water Code specifying when a
backflow device is required;the portion of the ordinance pertaining to
governmental property;the affidavit form provided by the building official;
failure to report test results;the inspections for residential irrigation backflow
devices remaining at a three-year cycle;and whether the City will continue
giving plumbers a list of backflow devices.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McComb.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 31)
31. CCREDC Quarterly Update to City Council (Q1 2017)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 31.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
quarterly update.Mr.Vasey presented the following information:employment
by sector;EDC goals and results;key economic indicators;2016 economic
outlook watch list;and the 2017 strategic plan.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the sales tax reduction
of 11%;the current status of the sales tax;an explanation of government
sector jobs;a status of the Sitel project;and an update on TPCO II.
L. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 17-20)
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Ethics Code as
recommended by the Ethics Commission(1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ethics by revising sections to
expand conflict of interest prohibitions; to prohibit disclosure or use of
confidential information; to prohibit City Councilmember from
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participating in appointment of a person who contributed $2700 or
more to the Councilmember's campaign; to prohibit registration as a
lobbyist within 2 years of leaving City service; to provide clarification of
Ethics Commission review of Financial Disclosure Reports; providing
for severance and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 19.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar stated that the purpose of this item
is to amend the City's Code of Ethics.The amendments include:removing
Section 2-311(4)Special Privileges;amending Section 2-311(8)(A)Conflict of
Interest to expand the circle of influence;adding Section 2-311(8)(B)Conflict of
Interest to provide that no city employee or city official shall profit from
privileged information discussed in confidential city meetings;adding Section
2-311(8)(D)(5)Conflict of Interest to provide for the definition of elected official;
adding Section 2-311(8)(E)Conflict of Interest to provide that a person cannot
use their position to influence city officials or city employees in performance of
their duties related to a contract involves an individual or organization who
contributed to the official during the most recent election;adding Sections
2-311(16)and(17)Confidential Information to expand the language that an
official is not using their position to obtain official information other than for
performing official duties and to not disclose confidential information relating
to city affairs obtained through their position;adding Section 2-311(21)(E)
Conflict of Interest prohibiting council participation in an appointment of a
person who contributed$2,700 or more to their total campaign contribution
during the previous election;adding Section 2-316(D)Lobbyist prohibiting a
person from registering as a lobbyist with the City for a period of two years
from end of City service;and amending Section 2-326(a)(3)Ethics Commission
duties regarding financial disclosure reports.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,thanked the Ethics Commission for their hard work.A council
member spoke regarding communications between City Council and staff.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031058
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Five Year Lease Agreement for
Buccaneer Commission (1st Reading 1/24/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a five-
year lease agreement with Buccaneer Commission for the use of Tex
Mex Railroad Depot located at 1800 block of Chaparral Street, in
consideration of rental payments of$600 per month increasing to$750
per month in third year and $900 per month in fourth year; and
providing for options to extend for up to two additional five-year terms
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with rental rates to be increased each five-year term by ten percent;
and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 17,a five-year lease agreement with
the Buccaneer Commission for the Tex-Mex Railroad Depot.Interim Director of
Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that after the first reading on
this item,the Legal Department recognized that the item did not require a
28-delay between readings.The ordinance will need to be amended to remove
the wording regarding publication.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and Ms.Anaya spoke regarding the following topics:
proactive measures to lease the buildings vacated by the Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic of Commerce;and evaluating the
feasibility for Parks and Recreation Department to move to Heritage Park.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on second reading as
amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031056
18. Second Reading Ordinance to adopt the proposed Mustang/Padre
Area Development Plan (1st Reading 1/24/17)
Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi by adopting the Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan;
defining the City's Comprehensive Plan policies on Mustang and
Padre Island for protection of the environment, land use,
transportation, economic development, public services, capital
improvements, and plan implementation; rescinding the
Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan adopted by City Council
Ordinance#025725,April 20, 2004; providing for severance; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 18.Assistant Director of Planning/ESI
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the proposed
Mustang/Padre Island Area Development Plan.William Goldston,member of
the Island Strategic Action Committee,was available to respond to questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Johnny French,
4417 Carlton,spoke regarding the the need to complete the Packery Channel
six pack projects.Trian Serbu,14310 Playa Del Ray,stated his opposition to
approving the plan if it included Park Road 22 Bridge and the Schlitterbahn
project.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the bond language for
Packery Channel six pack project;the 380 agreement with Schlitterbahn;and
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whether Schlitterbahn is located within Tax Increment Financing Zone#2.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031057
20. Resolution approving Service Agreements for Wrecker Services
for City-Owned Vehicles and Equipment
Resolution finding the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for
wrecker services for City-owned vehicles and equipment by group in
response to Request for Bids No. 167; awarding a one-year service
agreement, with two one-year renewal options, to the lowest
responsible bidder per group; and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute the service agreements.
Momento Towing, LLC DDR & RS, Inc. dba Apollo Towing Service
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
Group 1 Group 2
$101,775.50 $47,325.00
Grand Total: $149,100.50
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 20.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim
Davis stated that the purpose of this item is to approve service agreements for
wrecker services for City-owned vehicles and equipment by group;awarding a
one-year service agreement,with two one-year renewal options.Group one for
light trucks and sedans is recommended to be awarded to Momento Towing
LLC and Group two for heavy trucks and equipment is recommended to be
awarded to DRR&RS,dba Apollo Towing Service.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Michael Staff,
Vice President for Apollo Towing,stated that Apollo Towing is currently the
City's light and heavy duty towing provider.Mr.Staff spoke regarding Apollo's
ability to perform both the light and heavy duty towing and the company's
extensive training.Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,thanked the staff for
recommending the lowest bidder for the wrecker services.Joan Veith,5701
Cain Drive,spoke in support of Apollo Towing.Dave Resendez,8640 King
Ranch Drive and President of DDR&RS,spoke regarding the following:
concerns with the bidding process;whether Momento Towing has the ability to
perform the agreement and has sufficient training;the need for officer and
employee safety;and requested that Group one not be awarded to Momento
Towing.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn announced that she had to abstain from the
discussion and vote on this item.Scott Leeton,7122 Windwillow,spoke in
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support of Apollo Towing.
Council members and Mr.Davis spoke regarding the following topics:the price
difference of the bids;the bidding process;concerns that Momento Towing
have the correct licenses and permits;whether staff feels that the agreement
was vetted fairly;performance clause in the contract;whether Group one
could be split between the new supplier and the incumbent;the vendor scoring
system;tracking performance;whether the incident management license was a
requirement;concern with safety issues;the difference between Group 1 and
Group 2;and insurance requirements and indemnification.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Smith.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Enactment No:031059
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -22)
21. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a donation
for the purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for
Bayshore Park
Ordinance accepting and appropriating a$150,000 donation from HEB
Tournament of Champions Charitable Trust in the No. 4720
Community Enrichment Fund in trust for Bayshore Park playground
equipment; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents necessary to purchase and install playground
equipment from Exerplay, Inc. of Cedar Crest, New Mexico, at
Bayshore Park in an amount not to exceed $144,672.80, based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 21.Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to
accept and appropriate a$150,000 grant from HEB Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust for Bayshore Park and execute all documents necessary to
purchase and install playground equipment from Exerplay,Inc.in the amount
of$144,672.80.There were no comments from the public.A council member
expressed appreciation to HEB for being a great community partner.
Council Member Guajardo 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: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
increased grant funds for the Tuberculosis Prevention and
Control-Federal grant(TB/PC-FED)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents necessary to accept an amendment to a grant
contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-Federal
(TB/PC-FED) grant in the amount of$48,345.00, increasing the
total amount to $96,690.00, from the Texas Department of State
Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund with a City
match of$9,696.00, increasing the total match amount to
$19,338.00, to provide tuberculosis prevention and control
services for the amended contract period January 1, 2017,
through December 31, 2017; appropriating the increased grant
amount; and ratifying acceptance of the amended grant
agreement to begin January 1, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 22.Assistant Director of Public Health
Bill Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept an amendment to a
grant contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-Federal grant in the
amount of$48,345,with a City match of$9,696,increasing the total match
amount to$19,338.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Chris Phelan,
3806 Kingston,asked how the funding would be used.Mr.Uhlarik explained
that the funds would be used by the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public
Health District to provide services to prevent and control tuberculosis.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for a brief recess at 5:10 p.m.Mayor Pro Tem
Vaughn reconvened the meeting at 5:23 p.m.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 23 -30)
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Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie
C.Rose stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council
member requested information on Item 29.
23. Resolution Approving submission of a grant application for
funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$47,532.77 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division,
for funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city match
of$17,314.58, an in-kind match of$8,280, for a total project cost of
$73,127.35; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for
funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)fund for
the Victim Outreach Program
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$281,860.18 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)fund for
the Police Department's Family Violence Unit to continue the Victim
Outreach Program with a city match of$60,865.04 and $9,600 in-kind
services, for a total project cost of$352,325.22; and authorizing the
City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply for, accept,
reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Approving the Purchase of Police Uniforms
Motion approving the purchase of police uniforms from Galls, LLC,
formerly Lone Star Uniforms, of Houston, Texas, for a total amount of
$70,150.00, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
Funds have been approved for FY2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Service Agreement for Custodial Services at the Police
Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with ABM Janitorial Service-South Central, Inc., of San
Antonio, Texas for custodial services for the Corpus Christi Police
Department, in accordance with Request for Bid No. 170, based on the
lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
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$93,000, with an estimated expenditure of$54,250 in FY 2016-2017.
The term of this contract will be for 12 months with options to extend
for two additional 12-month periods at the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Purchase and Installation of Scale Replacement at J.C. Elliott
Transfer Station
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Brian Baldwin dba Baldwin Scale Co., of Corpus
Christi, Texas, for the purchase and installation of a scale, in
accordance with Request for Bids No.174, based on lowest,
responsive and responsible bid for a total not to exceed $56,750,
which is funded in FY2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Service Agreement for Servicing of Scales at Landfills Cefe
Valenzuela and J.C. Elliott
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with A-1 Scale Services, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, for
the servicing of six scales, in accordance with Request for Bid No. 148,
based on the lowest, responsive and responsible bid for a total amount
not to exceed $29,300.00 of which $19,533.33 has been budgeted in
the General Fund for FY2016-2017. The term of this contract will be
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for one year with option to extend for two additional one-year periods,
at the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Lease Purchase of Refuse and Recycle Containers (Carts)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to lease-purchase from
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Cascade Engineering, Inc., of Grand Rapids, Michigan, 9,440
96-gallon refuse containers and 1,870 96-gallon recycle containers for
a total amount of$569,409.99,with an estimated expenditure of
$66,431.05 in FY2016-17. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Government(H-GAC). The containers will be used in the City's
automated collection program.
Lease-Purchase Price $534,736.80 •
Interest $34,673.19
Total $569,409.99
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
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30. Service Agreement for Electrical Services for Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill and J.C. Elliott Transfer Station
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Scott Electric Co., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for
electrical services in accordance with Request for Bid No. 175 based
on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to
exceed$33,600,with an estimated expenditure of$19,600 in
FY2016-17. The term of this agreement is for 12 months with option
to extend for up to three additional 12-month period at the sole
discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
P. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address.This Public Comment period is for
items that are NOT on the Agenda.Your presentation will be limited to three
minutes. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject,
please present it to the City Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash
drive)that the Public would like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a
minimum of 24 hours prior to the Meeting. Please contact the Public
Communications department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118
Bray,spoke regarding Agenda Item 29 and the cost to lease-purchase refuse
and recycle containers.Roy Carrizales,3641 Dalraida Drive,spoke regarding
modifications to the setback requirements for carports.Chris Phelan,3806
Kingston,asked the City Council to meet with the Citizens Alliance for Fairness
and Progress to address their issues with the new Harbor Bridge.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the appointments to the Municipal Court
judge positions.Mike Staff,6342 Harwick,spoke regarding Agenda Item 20,
wrecker services for city-owned vehicles and stated that the company awarded
the Group 1 contract is not sufficient to perform the services of the contract.
Rosalie Beaty,5130 Graford,spoke regarding the bidding process for the
director of the Al Kruse Tennis Center and the recommended award to a
Dallas-based company instead of a local bidder.Lamont Taylor,1701 Stillman;
Erroll Summerlin,Citizen Alliance for Fairness and Progress;Henry Williams,
2422 Sumner;and Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,asked the City Council to
encourage the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)to comply with
the signed agreement with the Hillcrest/Washington/Coles residents regarding
the new Harbor Bridge.Abel Zaragosa,645 Sam,requested that the City
Council extend the current schedule for public comment at 5:30 p.m.Joan
Veith,5701 Cain Drive,complimented the Utilities Department for assisting her
recently.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,asked the City Council to
disqualify Mark Scott from running for Mayor until the year 2022.John Kelley,
3621 Austin,referred to Agenda Item 34,an executive session item related to
annexation and wind farms,and spoke regarding the installation of wind
turbines near Chapman Ranch and requested that City Council direct staff to
dis-annex Chapman Ranch and enter into negotiations and a development
agreement that would create a model for future annexation that will not cost
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the taxpayers money.Samuel Ray Vega,5524 Leopard,spoke in support of
Ronnie Elizondo's performance at the Al Kruse Tennis Center and requested
that the City Council investigate the bidding process for the director position.
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 32 -33)
32. Overview of Type B Fund
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 32.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a brief overview of the Type B
sales tax programs and the Type B Corporation.Ms.Barrera presented the
following information:the local economic development toolbox;local sales tax
uses in the ten largest Texas cities;the timeline for the Corpus Christi sales
tax levy;a comparison of Type A versus Type B funds;the approved ballot
language for Type A from 2002 and Type B from 2016;frequently asked
questions;Type B public hearing requirements;the steps to creating the
corporation and timeline;and next steps.Ms.Barrera stated that staff is
requesting direction from the City Council on the appointment of Type B Board
of Directors.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:Type B replacing Type
A sales tax;the options for creating the corporation;the benefits between the
various options for creating the corporation;support for Option B;the vetting
process for economic development projects;consideration to appoint the
current Type A board members to the Type B board;the council policy that
prohibits individuals from serving on more than one board;the timeline for the
Type A and Type B sales tax;staff support for Type A and Type B Boards;and
the Economic Development Summit.
33. Affordable Housing Plan
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 33.Director of Housing and
Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this
item is to provided an overview of the affordable housing plan.Mr.
Bentancourt presented the following information:housing tax credits; local
resolution of support for housing tax credits and utilization of future land use
map;a map of the location of affordable housing complexes;map of the
location of Corpus Christi Housing Authority complexes;federal funding
determination;the Consolidated Action Plan;entitlement programs;
departmental programs;Homebuyer Assistance Program;City Affordable
Housing Programs;and next steps.
Council members discussed the following topics:the definition of affordable
housing;housing tax credits;a workshop on affordable housing to explain the
different programs and incentives available;the infill Housing Incentive
Program and Vacant Lot Infill Incentive Pilot Program;the need for affordable
housing;targeting Type A funds for downpayment assistance in areas that
affordable;future direction to set a schedule for targeting specific areas when
supporting housing tax credit projects;revitalization of neighborhoods;the
proposal presented for manufactured housing;and guidelines for lots acquired
through tax foreclosure.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 34-36)
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Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the days executive sessions.The Council
went into executiv session at 7:10 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 8:59 p.m.
34. 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 annexation,
the provision of utility services in newly annexed areas, municipal
authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, and wind farms, and
other legal matters related to the annexation and provision of
municipal services in areas annexed by the City in 2014.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
35. 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 pending and
potential employment law litigation against the City, the Health District,
and/or the officers and employees of said entity(ies), including
potential approval of settlement(s), authorization of employment of
attorneys and experts, and other actions related to said litigation.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 35 and the following motion was
considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Release,Waiver,and
Settlement Agreement between Elizabeth Leal and Defendant Corpus Christi—
Nueces County Public Health District and authorize the execution of Letter of
Agreement with Nueces County related to operation of the Health District for
division of costs of defense in the City-funded amount not to exceed$94,047
and settlement thereof in a City-funded amount not to exceed$45,000.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-019
36. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Municipal
Court Judges.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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City of Corpus Christi
Tax Reinvestment Zone #2
North Padre Island Development Corporation
January 17th, 2017
Background & Membership
March 21, 2000 Corpus Christi City Council authorized the preparation of a preliminary financing
plan for a Tax Increment Financing District and associated Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2
covering portions of North Padre Island and Mustang Island.
The dollars claimed by the Tax Increment Financing District were to provide the local share of the
North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project now known as
the Packery Channel.
North Padre Island Development Corporation Tax Reinvestment Zone #2
Officers To Be Elected 1.17.17
• President & Vice President
• Secretary Rebecca Huerta
• Assistant Secretary Paul Pierce
• Treasurer Constance P. Sanchez
• Assistant Treasurer Alma Casas
• Executive Director Margie C. Rose
• Mayor & City Council Members
• Chair Greg Smith
• Mayor & City Council Members
• Steve Ellis Flour Bluff ISD
• Cal Jennings Nueces County Hospital District
• Gabriel Rivas Del Mar College
• Samuel Neal Jr. Nueces County
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Financial Summary
TIF & TI RZ#2
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
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2016 TIRZ#2 Fund Balance
Beginning Fund Balance 2016 $6,992,623
TIF Collections 2016 $3,405,001
Reserves
(Dredging, Bonds, Maintenance)
Available Funds
($6,000,000)
$4,397,624
Historical Collections - Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
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TIRZ#2 Project Plan Additions
Park Road 22 Bridge
> Approve the Project Plan that includes the addition of the
remaining needed $4 Million dollars to construct the Park
Road 22 Bridge.
Estimated Total Project
Bond Funding (Streets)
• 2004 Streets Bond
$11 Million
$1.158M
• Special Election Nov 2nd 2004 - Proposition #1 $68,350,000
for the construction of permanent street improvements
throughout the City.
• Bond Commitments
$5.900M
• Total Committed $7.058M
Note: (1) Bids will open on February 8th 2017, (2) On 9.13.16 ISAC
supported the use of up to $4 Million dollars from the TIRZ #2 fund to
go towards the construction of the bridge.
Packery Channel Monitoring Contract
> Approve the Project Plan that includes a 5 Year
monitoring contract divided into annualized Task
Orders as well as Task Order #1
Estimated Cost Task Order #1 $333,631
Annual Task Order #1
• Winter Seasonal Survey (Feb/Mar)
• Spring Survey (Jun/Jul)
• Summer Survey (Sep/Oct)
• Event (Post Storm)
$ 94,516
$ 58,627
$104,602
$ 75,886
Note: On 1.11.17 ISAC convened a sub committee to review this
contract.
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Future Action
Packery Channel "Six Pack" Projects
➢ In the coming Six months the Interim Assistant City Manager will bring forward a proposal to
modify the Packery Channel "Six Pack" Engineering projects.
November 2016
Watershore & Beach Advisory Committee Reviewed "Six Pack" Projects & Provided Recommendations to the Island
Strategic Action Committee.
December 2016
Island Strategic Action Committee reviewed the "Six Pack" Project recommendations provided by the Watershore &
Beach Advisory Committee.
January 2017
The Island Strategic Action Committee passed a motion to support returning the following "Six Pack" Projects to the
Engineering Department for updated scope.
• ADA Ramps
• Beach Restrooms
• Beach Showers
• Beach Maintenance Facility