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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 February 21, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on February 28, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of February, 2017.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,February 21,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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of 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Gloria Lear, First United Methodist Chruch.
Reverend Gloria Lear gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Ivan Alvarez,
Calallen High School, Member of Interact Club and Attended Rotary Youth
Leadership Conference.
Mr.Ivan Alvarez 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,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. Proclamation declaring February 19-25, 2017, "National Engineer's
Week".
Commendation recognizing Coach Steve Chapman on Induction into
the Texas High School Baseball Coaches'Association Hall of Fame.
Arts&Cultural Commission Will Recognize the 2017 Arts Grant
Recipients With a Check Presentation.
Swearing-In Ceremony of Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn presented the proclamation;a Certificate of
Commendation and conducted the swearing-in ceremony for the newly
appointed board,commission and committee members.The Arts and Cultural
Commission recognized the 2017 Arts Grant Recipients with a check
presentation.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 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. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You
will not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering
the item. Citizen comments are 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.Margareta Fratila,
3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding the removal of the civil penalty for red light
cameras.Cheryl Martinez,3938 Surfside,spoke regarding comments related to
Animal Control and euthanization and the need to increase the budget to make
Corpus Christi a no-kill city.Rosalie Beaty,5130 Graford,spoke regarding
Agenda Item 20,service agreement to manage and operate the Al Kruse Tennis
Center and the investigation regarding the qualifications of Ronald Elizondo.
Trian Serbu,14310 Playa del Rey,spoke regarding ethics and requested that
Council Member McComb remove himself as a candidate for the vacant Mayor
position.Chris Phelan,3806 Kingston,spoke regarding immigration laws that
could effect Corpus Christi.Gloria Randall Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke
regarding the following topics:Agenda Item 20,service agreement to manage
and operate the Al Kruse Tennis Center and an investigation into TOPS Tennis
LLC maintenance of tennis programs in low-income areas;and Agenda Item
22,creating one-way traffic flow along Booty Street and the traffic impact and
parking access.Christine Cone,117 Seaview;Gabriela Hilpold,13701 Three
Fathoms;Steven Moore,1371 Eagles Nest;and Susan Torrance,3205
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Kennsington Court,spoke regarding Agenda Item 20,service agreement to
manage and operate the Al Kruse Tennis Center related to the economic
impact of tennis centers and how Al Kruse Tennis Center is affected if not kept
up or promoted properly.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze,spoke
regarding hotel occupancy tax(HOT)funds allocated for North Beach and the
creation of a formal committee appointed by the City Council for North Beach.
Joe Benavides,410 Atlantic Street and President of the Children's Advocacy
Center of the Coastal Bend,thanked Council Members Molina and Guajardo
and City Manager Rose for helping to resolve a water issue at the center
located at McClendon and Alameda Streets.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel
and Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,spoke regarding the Rules of Decorum for the
City Council Chamber related to verbally attacking individual council members
during City Council meetings.Johnny French,4417 Carlton,spoke regarding
the funding approved by the Tax Reinvestment Zone#2 Board for Park Road
22 Bridge and the six pack amenities,and voter approval to fund the bridge
project.Rick Milby,4412 Highridge Drive,spoke regarding Item 23,ordering
the Special Election on May 6,2017;future creation of an Election Commission
and qualifications for mayoral candidates.Matt Stevens,4226 Dody,spoke
regarding Agenda Item 20,service agreement to manage and operate the Al
Kruse Tennis Center and in support of Ronald Elizondo being awarded the
contract.Linda Salomon,1429 Ormond,spoke regarding a glass recycling
event and the Al Kruse Tennis Center.
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)The final week of amnesty before the Texas Warrant Roundup ends Friday,
February 24,2017.Citizens are urged to go to Municipal Court,located at 120
N.Chaparral Street between 8:00 a.m.and 6:30 p.m.today through Friday.
Payment plans and community service hours are available for those who
qualify.2)The next"Conversations with the City Manager"is scheduled for
Wednesday,February 22,2017 at 5:30 p.m.at the Dr.Clotilde P.Garcia Public
Library located at 5930 Brockhampton Street.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 14, 2017
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Rubio made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Hunter and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Citizens Advisory Health Board
Commission on Children and Youth
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to board and committee appointments.The
following appointments were made:
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Commission on Children and Youth
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to appoint Michelle A.Putman
(Nueces County District Attorney's Office Rep.),seconded by Council Member
Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio nominated Irene Martinez(At-Large).Council Member
Garza nominated Odelia Soto(At-Large).Council Member Smith nominated
JoAnne Estrada.
JoAnn Estrada(At-Large)was appointed with Council Members Smith,
Vaughn,Rubio,McComb,Molina,and Hunter voting for JoAnn Estrada and
Council Members Garza and Guajardo voting for Odelia Soto.
Irene Martinez(At-Large)was appointed with Council Members Hunter,Rubio,
Vaughn,McComb,and Smith voting for Irene Martinez and Council Members
Molina,Guajardo,and Garza voting for Odelia Soto.
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Aislynn E.Campbell(Joint),
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza nominated Patrick A.Ayarzagoitia.Council Member
Rubio nominated Ashley Lucio.Council Member Guajardo nominated Victor M.
Mendoza.
Victor Mendoza was appointed with Council Members Hunter,Molina,
McComb,Guajardo,and Smith voting for Victor Mendoza;Council Member
Garza voting for Patrick A.Ayarzagoitia;and Council Members Rubio and
Vaughn voting for Ashley Lucio.
Patrick A.Ayarzagoitia was appointed with Council Members Garza,Smith,
McComb,Molina,and Hunter voting for Patrick A.Ayarzagoitia and Council
Members Guajardo,Vaughn,and Rubio voting for Ashley Lucio.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. 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 4,5,8,and 9
be pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
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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
6. Service Agreement for Maintenance and Calibration for Hach
instruments at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant(Council
Priority-Water)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Hach Company, of Loveland, Colorado for
maintenance and calibration services as a sole source for a total
amount not to exceed $422,713.80, with an estimated expenditure of
$79,838.27 in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for three
12-month periods with an option to extend for up to two additional
12-month periods at the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was passed.
Enactment No: M2017-028
7. Concession Agreement for In-Terminal Advertising (Council
Priority -Economic Development)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
concession agreement with In-Ter-Space Services, Inc., doing
business as Clear Channel Airports, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, for
in-terminal advertising services at the Corpus Christi International
Airport for a term of five years,with one five-year renewal option, with
a minimum annual revenue guarantee of$60,000 or 45% of gross
receipts, whichever is greater.
This Motion was passed.
Enactment No: M2017-029
10. Establish Submission Deadline for Board, Commission &
Committee Applications
Resolution amending City Council Policies for applications for Board,
Commission, and Committee Appointments.
This Resolution was passed.
Enactment No: 031069
11. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 16013
Northwest Boulevard (1st Reading 2/14/17)
Case No. 0117-05 George Tintera and Ping Jung Tintera: A change of
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zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2"General
Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as a
1.776 acre tract of land of a portion out of Wade Riverside Subdivision,
Section 4, located on the south side of Northwest Boulevard between
Carousal Drive and County Road 73.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11. 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by George Tintera and Ping Jung Tintera ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.776 acre tract of
land of a portion of Wade Riverside Subdivision, Section 4, from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District;
amending the Comprehesive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading.
Enactment No:031070
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 14836
Granada Drive (1st Reading 2/14/17)
Case No. 0117-01 SuperElite, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM-AT/IO/PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and
Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property is described as
being Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section D, Block 1, Lots 33 and 38,
and the Villas of Padre lot 34R, located on the northeast side of
Granada Drive and west of Leeward Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay to the"RM-AT/IO/PUD" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by SuperElite, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section D, Block 1,
Lots 33 and 38, and the Villas of Padre lot 34R, from the"RM-AT/IO"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the"RM-AT/IO/PUD"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit
Development Overlay; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading.
Enactment No:031071
4. Engineering Design Contract for Community Park Development
and Improvements -West Guth Park(Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract for engineering design services with Turner Ramirez
Architects of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$125,919 for
Community Park Development and Improvements- West Guth Park
for design, bid and construction phase services. (Bond 2012,
Proposition 4).
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 4,execution of a contract for
engineering design services for Community Park Development and
Improvements-West Guth Park.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya,Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and
council members discussed the following topics:the pool being a separate
contract;the costs associated with designing the project;changes to the park
structure;the feasibility of using students to develop the design of projects
with in-house supervision;engineering costs;other ways to be more cost
effective;and lack of staffing,staff augmentation,and the status on hiring for
the Engineering Services Department.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Rubio made a motion directing the City Manager to look at the
feasibility of using students or interns to design future projects,seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Gloria Scott,4422
S.Alameda,spoke in support of using students to help reduce costs of
projects.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.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: M2017-026
5. Construction Contract and Testing Agreement for Gollihar Road
Improvements Staples Street to Weber Road (Bond 2014,
Proposition 1) (Council Priority-Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$10,601,341.44 for Gollihar Road from Staples Street to
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Weber Road for a total base bid and to execute a construction
materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering in the amount of
$90,801.00 for Gollihar Road from Staples Street to Weber Road.
(Bond 2014, Proposition 1).
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 5,execution of a construction contract
and construction materials agreements for Gollihar Road from Staples to
Weber Project.Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and council
members discussed the following topics:the scope of work;the addition of an
in-road bike lane and cost;the other portion of Gollihar Road already awarded
with the bike lane;the construction schedule timeframe;previous council
direction to include bicycle paths in street projects for bicycle connectivity
throughout the City;the cost of bike lanes per one and one-half miles and
specifications;and the master plan for bicycle connectivity presented by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO).
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke regarding the alternative mobility plan for bicycle lanes to
encourage healthy lifestyles and improve the environment.Miguel Saldana,
4553 Moonlake Ridge,spoke regarding the MPO's Bike Lane plan and the
public involvement in the development of the plan.Linda Salomon,1429
Ormond,spoke regarding the location of the project and the cost for bicycle
lanes.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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: M2017-027
8. Lease-Purchase of a Valve Maintenance Trailer for Water
Department(Council Priority -Water)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
lease-purchase a valve maintenance trailer for the Utilities Department
from E. H. Wachs Utility Products, a division of ITW, of Harvard,
Illinois, based on a sole source for a total amount not to exceed
$82,280.21; and finding that the purchase of the valve maintenance
trailer is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety
of the City's residents.
Total Lease-Purchase Price: $75,387.35
Total Estimated Allowable Interest for Lease: $6,892.86
Grand Total: $82,280.21
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 8,lease-purchase of vehicles.Director
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of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis and council members discussed the following
topics on Items 8 and 9:the reason for lease-purchasing vehicles rather than
purchasing and the significant benefits;lease-purchases not being reflected in
the overall debt of the City;a breakdown of the total amount of City debt to be
discussed during the budget process;lease-purchasing committed into future
budgets;the current cash balance and yield;and the auctioning of the
replaced vehicles. There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve Item 8,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Resolution 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:031068
9. Lease-Purchase of Two 2017 Isuzu PipeHunter Trucks for
Wastewater Department
Motion authorizing the lease-purchase of two 2017 Isuzu PipeHunter
trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., of Houston, Texas,
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for a total
amount not to exceed $239,644.19, with an estimated expenditure of
$23,914.44 in FY2016-2017.
Total Lease-Purchase Price: $220,450.00
Total Estimated Allowable Interest for Lease: $19,194.19
Grand Total: $239,644.19
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 9.Questions regarding this item were
addressed during the discussion on Item 8.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-030
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
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Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn called for a brief recess at 1:45 p.m.Mayor Pro Tern
Vaughn reconvened the Council meeting at 2:16 p.m.
M. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 16)
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Granting a Revocable Easement and
Temporary Construction Easement on four(4) City Owned
Properties (1st Reading 2/14/17) (Council Priority-Economic
Development)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $97,145.58 of revenue from
DCP Sand Hills Pipeline, LLC; authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute a Revocable Easement and a Temporary
Construction Easement to DCP Sand Hills Pipeline, LLC to construct,
operate, maintain, repair and remove one 10 inch pipeline.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 16.
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this
item is to execute a Revocable Easement and Temporary Construction
Easement to DCP Sand Hills.There were no comments from the public.
A council member asked questions regarding the funding appropriated in the
Police CIP fund and when the project could begin.
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:031072
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 -15)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 7564 Brooke Road.
Case No. 0117-04 Palm Land Investment: A change of zoning from
the"RS-4.5" Single Family Residential District to the"RS-TH"
Residential Townhouse District. The property to be rezoned is
described as a 5.824 acre tract of land out of a portion of Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 26, Lots 10 and 11,
located on the west side of Oso Parkway and south of Dove Hollow
Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-4.5" Single Family
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Residential District to the"RS-TH" Residential Townhouse District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Palm Land Investment("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 5.824 acre tract of land of a portion of
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 26, Lots 10
and 11, from the"RS-4.5" Single Family Residential District to the
"RS-TH" Residential Townhouse District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 13.
Interim Director of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose
of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow for the development of 37
townhomes with a proposed density of 6.35 units per acre,less than the 9.68
unit density permitted in the current zoning.Mr.Dimas stated that the Planning
Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public
hearing.
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
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 4343 Ocean Dr.
Case No. 0117-02 Carriage Management, Inc.: A change of zoning
from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP"Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit. The
property is described as being 2.24-acres out of Seaside Subdivision
and Riviera Condo, Block 1, Lot 6B, located along the south side of
Ocean Drive between Robert Drive and Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family
Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District
with a Special Permit.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CLA Realtors for Carriage Management, Inc. ("Owner"),
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by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.24-acre tract of
land out , Seaside Subdivision and Riviera Condo, Block 1, Lot 6B,
from the "RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP"Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that Items 14 and 15 are related and the purpose of
the items are to rezone the subject properties to allow for the expansion of
Seaside Cemetery by construction of an event center,two chapels,and
administrative offices.Mr.Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and
staff are in favor of the zoning changes.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn opened the public hearing on Items 14 and 15.There
were no comments from the public.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public
hearing.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas confirmed that the
recommendation is contingent upon the applicant not placing any burial plots
on the property abutting Ocean Drive.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Item 14,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
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 4401 Ocean Dr.
Case No. 0117-03 Carriage Management, Inc.: A change of zoning
from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the
"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District with a Special Permit. The
property is described as being 3.09 acres out of Seaside Subdivision,
Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, located along the south side of Ocean Drive
between Robert Drive and Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT" Multi-Family
Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP" Single-Family 10 District
with a Special Permit.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CLA Realtors for Carriage Management, Inc. ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 3.09-acre tract of
land out , Seaside Subdivision, Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, from the
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"RM-AT" Multi-Family Apartment Tourist District to the"RS-10/SP"
Single- Family 10 District with a Special Permit; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 15.This item was discussed during the
discussion on Item 14.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Item 15,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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
M. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 17)
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Appointments of Municipal Court
Judges (First Reading -02/14/17)
Ordinance appointing Young Min Burkett, Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa,
Ray A. Gonzalez, Gail Loeb, Patrick 0' Hare, and Mike James Alaniz
as Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas; appointing Gail Loeb as the Presiding Judge;
appointing Jerry L. Batek, Robert Brunkenhoefer, Christopher E. Matt,
Michael McCaig, Todd A. Robinson, and David Walsh as Part-Time
Judges of the Municipal Court of Record In the City of Corpus Christi;
determining salary; providing a term of office; and declaring an
effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 17.City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that the purpose of this item is to appoint the
Municipal Court Judges.The item passed on first reading after executive
session on February 14,2017.
Chairperson of the Muncipal Court Committee Lucy Rubio spoke regarding the
meetings of the Municipal Court Committee and acknowledged the hard work
of committee members Rudy Garza,Paulette Guajardo and Ben Molina.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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
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Abstained: 0
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N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18-22)
20. First Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement to Manage and
Operate the Al Kruse Tennis Center(Tabled 2/14/17)(Tabled
2/21/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
service agreement with TOPS Tennis LLC, Dallas, Texas for
Management and Operations Service for Al Kruse Tennis Center for a
term of 36 months with up to two additional 12-month extension option
periods; the City will pay the Contractor$3,166.00 per month for an
estimated annual total of$38,000.00, and the Contractor will pay the
City 5%of all Pro Revenue and 50%of collected City Revenue in
return for managing and operating the Al Kruse Tennis Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20,
service agreement to manage and operate the Al Kruse Tennis Center.City
Manager Margie C.Rose requested that this item be tabled until March 21,2017
to allow her additional time to get the answers to questions raised regarding
this item.
Council members discussed the following topics:the reasons for not moving
forward on this item;the possibility of council discussing in executive
session;the legal aspects of the issue that would warrant an executive session
discussion;and respecting the City Manager's request for additional time for
review before presenting to the City Council for action.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table this item to the March 21,2017
Council meeting,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Motion to table to a
specified date was approved with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Garza,Council Member McComb, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 3- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for Repairs to the
Violet Radio Transmission Tower
Ordinance appropriating $12,075.64 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund to pay for repairs to transmission lines at
the Violet radio transmitter site which serves the City, County, and RTA
radio systems; amending the FY16-17 budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030965 to increase expenditures by$12,075.64.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to item 18.
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Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate
$12,075.64 from the Radio System Capital Replacement Reserve Fund to pay
for repairs to the Violet radio transmission tower.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith 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
19. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating the High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA)Grant Award for the Police
Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant award in the amount of
$170,815 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National
Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA)for the salary and benefits of a full-time
program coordinator, one administrative assistant, overtime for 4
Corpus Christi Police Officers, and 4 lease vehicles; and appropriating
the$170,815 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 19.Police Chief Mike Markle stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant award in the
amount of$170,815 from the Executive Office of the President,Office of
National Drug Control Policy,to support the Police Department's role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area(HIDTA)for the salary and benefits of a full-time program coordinator,one
administrative assistant,overtime for four police officers,and four lease
vehicles.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a Utility Easement Located at
5921 Saratoga Boulevard (Council Priority -Economic
Development)
Ordinance closing, abandoning, and vacating a 0.071-Acre portion of
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an existing utility easement out of a part of Lot 1A, Block 1 of Saratoga
Heights Subdivision, located at 5921 Saratoga Blvd. and requiring the
owner, PlainsCapital Bank, to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 21.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and
vacate an existing utility easement located at 5921 Saratoga Boulevard to allow
for PlainsCapital Bank to replace the existing building with a new building
layout and provide more direct and efficient utility routing.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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 McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Creating One-Way Traffic Flow Along
Booty Street(Bond 2014, Proposition 1) (Council Priority -
Streets)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I -One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Booty Street from a two-way traffic pattern to a
one-way traffic pattern and Schedule Ill - Parking prohibited at all
times on certain streets by adding Booty Street; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 22.Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances,One Way Streets by changing the two-way traffic pattern on Booty
Street between Fifth Street and Santa Fe to one-way.Ms.Gray provided a
project vicinity map;location map;an existing site plan;the proposed site
plan;and project scope.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:closing Booty
Street at Fifth Street;the proposed plan allowing for parking;meetings with
stakeholders;the benefit of the plan to businesses in the area;and approval by
the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Council Member Molina 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
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P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 36)
36. Affordable Cottage Housing (Council Priority -Economic
Development)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to item 36.
Interim Director of Development Services Julio Dimas introduced Andy
Taubman,who would be leading the presentation.
Mr.Taubman stated that the purpose of this item is to present an affordable,
infill housing proposal using manufactured homes.Mr.Taubman is proposing
to build two homes,at his own expense and without subsidy,to demonstrate
the viability of this approach.Mr.Taubman expressed the need for affordable
housing in Corpus Christi and stated that his proposal can deliver
manufactured 3 bedroom/2 bath homes for$75,000.Mr.Taubman provided
information on the safety,aesthetics,and neighborhood suitability aspects
associated with manufactured housing and good public policy results.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the location of the
properties in the Flour Bluff area;steps that need to occur to make this
proposal happen;the rezoning process;the difference between manufactured
and site built homes;revitalization of entire neighborhoods;the housing
methodology for truly affordable housing;creation of a Planned Unit
Development(PUD);the type of foundation used with this proposal;the
process for determining locations and criteria;the number of vacant lots in the
City;areas that are currently zoned for this type of development;suggestion to
waive development fees on these demonstration projects;and use of
City-owned property and incentive programs.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Guajardo made a motion directing the City Manager and staff
to work with Andy Taubman to evaluate manufactured housing as a method of
affordable housing creation,including determination of the scope,definition,
and granting of zoning variances necessary to construct two demonstration
homes.A presentation should be prepared and presented to the City Council
by March 21,2017;seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 23)
23. First Reading Ordinance-Calling a Special Election to be held on
May 6,2017 for the Election of Mayor
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on May 6, 2017 in the
City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor to fill remainder of the
unexpired term; authorizing a runoff election, if one is necessary, on
June 24, 2017; providing for procedures for holding such election;
authorizing a joint election agreement with Nueces County; and
enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of
this ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 23.City
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Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that the purpose of this item is to call the
Special Election for May 6,2017 and update the City Council on developments
related to the election.On February 14,2017,the City Council was informed
that the estimated election costs were approximately$150,000.The City
Secretary's Office received a new estimate in the amount of$130,000 on
February 15,2017 by the Nueces County Clerk. The City would be entering into
a Joint Election Agreement and sharing polling places with the City of Driscoll,
City of Bishop,Bishop Independent School District and Emergency Service
District No.3.The City's cost for the election are approximately$90,000 for an
estimated total cost of$220,000.City Secretary Huerta provided a breakdown
of the estimated election costs and funding;the joint election services
agreement;and the early voting schedule.City Secretary Huerta explained that
City Hall will be a polling place on election day because the Nueces County
Courthouse is the central counting station.City Secretary Huerta stated that
staff is currently working on the following:confirming polling places;election
workers;confirming the early voting ballot board;coordinating with the Police
Dpepartment and Traffic Engineering on a plan for handling drop off of
equipment and traffic delays on election day;and coordinating with the Public
Information Office on a communication plan.The goal is to call the election on
February 28,2017 and bring back an amended ordinance on March 21,2017 to
include an ordinance with the exhibits for the early voting locations,polling
places,early voting ballot board and election judges and alternate judges.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Laura Ballew,
10730 Atlanta,spoke regarding the following:the language in the City Charter;
qualifying candidate for elections;the cost of the election;the qualification for
Mark Scott for running for Mayor;and term limits.
Council members and staff spoke regarding the following topics:the
qualifications for a candidate runnning for an elected position;the vetting
process;whether additional qualifications can be added;filing applications not
making reference to education;requiring applicants that file for office not owe
property taxes or any other fines;requirements contained in the City Charter;
and the need to begin a Charter Commission to review loopholes and other
Council priorities.
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
O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 24-351
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie
C.Rose stated that staff had planned presentations on Item 30-35.A council
member requested information on Item 26.
24. Engineering Contract Amendment No. 2 for On-Call Technical
Services Related to Water Supply Planning (Council Priority-
Water)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$31,700, for a total restated fee of$81,600, for the
On-Call Technical Services Related to Water Supply Planning.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Meter Transmission Units
for Water Utilities and Gas Department(Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Aclara Technologies LLC, of Hazelwood, Missouri for
the purchase of meter transmission units(MTUs), based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council for a total amount not to exceed $1,079,680.00,with an
estimated expenditure of$629,813.33 in FY2016-17. The term of the
agreement is a term of 12 months, with an option to extend for up to
one additional 12-month period, subject to the sole discretion of the
City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Service Agreement for Cost Allocation Plans and User Fee Study
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with MGT of America Consulting, LLC, of Austin, Texas for
cost allocation plans and a user fee study for a total amount not to
exceed$101,630, of which $74,280.00 will be paid in Fiscal Year
2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for 36 months with up to two
additional 12-month extension option periods, subject to the sole
discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
27. Construction Contract for Taxiway "K" (Kilo) Extension for Coast
Guard Operations at Corpus Christi International Airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$2,203,523.71 for the Corpus Christi
International Airport(CCIA) Taxiway"K" (Kilo) Extension for Base Bid I
(Concrete Option).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Lease-Purchase of One 2018 Freightliner M2-112 Service Truck
for the Wastewater Department
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to lease-purchase
one 2018 Freightliner M2-112 service truck from Houston Freightliner,
of Houston, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement
with Houston-Galveston Area Council for a total amount not to exceed
$202,497.38, with an estimated expenditure of$20,199.72 in FY
2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Establish Waste Acceptance Contract with Mark Dunning
Industries, Inc.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
11-year contract with Mark Dunning Industries, Inc., guaranteeing the
delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected within the
boundaries of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments' region to the
City's Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill, and ratifying the start date of
the contract to be November 12, 2016.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)(Council Priority-
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as The
Avanti Bayside to be developed by MDS Housing Lipes, Ltd.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
31. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)(Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas in support of
the proposed affordable housing project known as Oaklake on Rodd
Field to be developed by NIFF Oaklake Rodd Field, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
32. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)(Council Priority -
Economic Development)
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Sea Gulf
Villa Apartments to be developed by Corpus Christi SGV, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
33. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Village at
Henderson to be developed by TG 110 Village at Henderson, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
34. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)(Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Samuel
Place Apartments to be developed by TG 110 Samuel Place, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
35. Resolution identifying a development in the City Central Corridor
Community Revitalization Plan which will contribute to
revitalization efforts. (Council Priority -Economic Development)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
identifying the project known as Samuel Place Apartments as a
development that will contribute most significantly to the concerted
revitalization efforts of the City in the City Central Corridor; and
providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
Q. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the Legislative Update.Director of
Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this
item is to provide an update on the 85th Regular Texas Legislative Session.Mr.
Tagliabue presented information on the priority bills that Intergovernmental
Relations is currently tracking which address the City Council's legislative
priorities.Mr.Tagliabue briefed the City Council on two specific bills:Senate
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Bill(SB)4,related to Sanctuary Cities,and House Bill(HB)100,related to
Transportation Network Companies.
In response to council members,Mr.Tagliabue recommended supporting an
amendment to the engrossed version of SB 4 to reduce the liability to local
governments and to clarify what the City would enforce if a bill were to pass,
that being,Class B misdemeanors or higher,and requiring written orders from
the federal authorities as opposed to verbal.Regarding the transportation
network companies,City Manager Margie C.Rose recommended that the City
receive a percentage of the transportation network company revenues from the
state.Mr.Tagliabue said there is a strong indication that HB 100 is going to
pass and recommended that City Council testify regarding revenues and
background checks.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 37 -39)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session at 5:02 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 6:46 p.m.
37. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§
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 litigation related to the New Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant, including Graham Construction Services,
Inc. v. City of Corpus Christi and contract with Advanced Discovery,
Inc. for litigation discovery database project management.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 37 and the following motion was
considered:
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement and other necessary documents to obtain database management
and storage services,including professional attorney services therein,from
Advanced Discovery,Inc.and related entities for the case of Graham
Construction Services,Inc.v.City of Corpus Christi,in an amount of$284,737.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
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38. 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,
deannexation, provision of utility services in annexed areas, municipal
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authority in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, wind turbines,
agreements related to aforementioned items, and other legal matters
related to the aforementioned matters in areas annexed by the City in
2014.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
39. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of City
Secretary.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 39 and the following motion was
considered:
Motion to provide for an increase in base salary for City Secretary Rebecca
Huerta by 2.5%,effective the beginning of the next pay period.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
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S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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