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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of April 18, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on April 25, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of April, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 18,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Pro Tern Lucy Rubio to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Lynne Blackler, Christus Spohn Health
System.
Chaplain Lynne Blackler gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Mia Garcia,
Foy H. Moody High School, National Honor Society.
Ms.Mia Garcia 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.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio announced that Council Member Vaughn was
absent due to a death in her family.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
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Present: 7- Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council
Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Joe McComb,Council Member
Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring April 2017, "Lions Club International
Centennial Celebration Month".
Commendation presentation to Coach James McMinn, Flour Bluff Girls
Basketball Coach.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio presented a proclamation,a commendation and
conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and
committee members.
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 Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to comments
from the comment.Scott Leeton,3122 Leopard,provided statistics comparing
the average number of police officers to population and the increasing calls for
service and requested consideration to increase the number of police officers.
Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,spoke regarding Manuel Q.Salinas Park and
expressed disappointment in the size of the park;the lack of parking spaces;
and availability of playground equipment for handicapped individuals.Shirley
Thornton,1917 Woodcrest,acknowledged the success of Flour Bluff coach
James McMinn and his girls basketball team and thanked the City for their
willingness to work with the Flour Bluff Citizens Council.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,thanked the City Manager,staff,Police Chief Mike Markle and Fire
Chief Robert Rocha for their support for the 4th Annual I Believe in Me
Foundation's Walk,Run and Roll event to raise awareness about gangs,drugs,
and violence in Corpus Christi.Johnny Stobbs,6014 Ayers Street,provided
statistics on firefighter staffing and requested that the City Council consider
budgeting any realized savings or growth in revenue to the Fire Department.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
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Mayor Pro Tern Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Rose acknowledged the Management and Budget Department
for being honored by the Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA)as
the recipient of the distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2016-2017
Budget Ms.Rose recognized current Director of Management and Budget
Eddie Houlihan,Capital Budget Officer Christina Garza,former Budget
Supervisor Reba George,Budget Analyst II Kamil Tara,Senior Management
Analyst Belinda Balderas,Budget Analyst II Grayson Meyer,and Budget
Analyst II Steve Kirsch.2)City Manager Rose announced an upcoming event to
promote community engagement,City Hall in the Mall,scheduled for May 20,
2017 from 11:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.at La Palmera Mall.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 11, 2017 and the Workshop of March 22,
2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Molina and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 11)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no
comments from the public.A council member requested that Item 3 be pulled
for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
McComb,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 1744
Rand Morgan Road (FM 2292)(1st Reading 4/11/17)
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Case No. 0217-01 Carlos and Rhonda Garcia: : A change of zoning
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RE" Residential Estate
District. The property to be rezoned is described as a 1.615 acre tract
out of the original 58.07 acre tract out of State Land Survey 416, Land
Script No. 962, also being known as the F.J. Picha Tract, Corpus
Christi, Nueces County, Texas, located on the east side of Rand
Morgan Road, between Good-Night Loving Trail and McNorton Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 9, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RE" Residential Estate District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Carlos and Rhonda Garcia ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.615 acre tract out of the original
58.07 acre tract out of State Land Survey 416, Land Script No. 962,
also being known as the F.J. Picha Tract, Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas from the"FR" Farm Rural to the "RE" Residential Estate
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031115
5. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 522
South Padre Island Drive(State Highway 358)(1st Reading
4/11/17)
Case No. 0317-01 Estate of W.R. Durrill: A change of zoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
The property to be rezoned is described as being 1.823 acres out of
100 South Padre, Block 3, Lot 62, located on the north side of South
Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) between Investment
Boulevard and Old Brownsville Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 8, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by the Estate of W.R. Durrill ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.823 acres out of 100 South
Padre, Block 3, Lot 62, from the"IL" Light Industrial to the "CG-2"
General Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
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publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031116
6. Second Reading Ordinance -Urban Transportation Plan
Amendment-Deletion of proposed Coverdale Street(Widgeon
Drive) extension between the proposed County Road 52
extension and Starlite Lane (1st Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map, of Mobility
CC, a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Corpus Christi, by deleting the proposed extension of Coverdale Street
(Widgeon Drive) between the proposed extension of County Road 52
and Starlite Lane; amending related elements of the Comprehensive
Plan of the City; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031117
7. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) program
within the Police Department(1st Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of the Attorney
General for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Task Force
program, in the amount of$10,150.00 to purchase equipment and
supplies for the ICAC program within the Police Department; and
appropriating the$10,150.00 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031118
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating Grant
funds for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)(1st
Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept 4 grants totaling $280,108.79 from the
Texas Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Grant Division,
Homeland Security Grant Program for law enforcement terrorism
prevention activities; and appropriating$280,108.79 from the Texas
Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Grant Division, Homeland
Security Grant Program into the No. 1062 Fire Grant Fund to carry out
homeland security projects.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031119
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
Insurance Claim Payments for Golf Fund (1st Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate$95,734.24 received
from insurance claim payments in the No. 4691, golf Capital Reserve
Fund to be used to replace damaged Golf Cart Barn at Oso Golf
Course and amending the Fiscal Year 2017 operating budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing revenues and expenditures by
$95,734.24 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031120
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the Wastewater
Acreage/Lot Fees for property located east of Waldron Road and
south of Don Patricio Road (1st Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance exempting Flour Bluff Gardens Unit 2, Block 2, Lots 2A&
2B, located east of Waldron Road and south of Don Patricio Road,
from the payment of the Wastewater Lot/Acreage Fees Under Section
8.5.2.G.1 of The Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031121
11. • Second Reading Ordinance -Closing portions of two utility
easements at the Del Mar College East Campus, located at 101
Baldwin Blvd. (1st Reading 4/11/17)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating portions of two existing utility
easements, 0.237-acre portion of an existing utility easement and
0.390-acre portion of an existing utility easement out of a part of Del
Mar College East Campus, Block 1, Lot 1, located at 101 Baldwin
Blvd. and requiring the owner, Del Mar College, to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031122
3. Supply Agreement for solar portable restrooms at Packery
Channel for Beach Operations
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
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supply agreement with A.M.S. Global, Inc., of DeKalb, Texas, to
furnish solar portable restrooms at Packery Channel for Beach
Operations in an amount not to exceed $302,668.00, with funding
available in the FY2016-2017 Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2
Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 3,solar portable restrooms at Packery
Channel.A council member thanked staff for their hard work on reducing the
cost of this project.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Resolution was passed 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 Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031114
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 12)
12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 4325 South Padre Island Drive(State Highway 358)
Case No. 0317-05 Vishal Hotel, LP: A change of zoning from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District. The
property to be rezoned is described as Byron Willis, Block 2-A, Lot I,
less a portion to right-of-way, located on the south side of South Padre
Island Drive (State Highway 358) between Oakhurst Drive and Flynn
Parkway.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 22, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District
to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Vishal Hotel, LP ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Byron Willis, Block 2-A, Lot I, less a portion to
right-of-way, from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 12.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow development of a hotel.Mr.Dimas stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rubio opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Mayor Pro Tern Rubio 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: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13 -141
13. Service Agreement for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing
and Collection Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Advanced Data Processing, Inc., a subsidiary of
Intermedix Corporation of Fort Lauderdale, Florida for Emergency
Medical Services "EMS" Billing and Collection Services in accordance
with Request for Proposal No. 984, based on best value with a
not-to-exceed amount totaling $9,351,660.00. The contract
not-to-exceed amount is the possible amount based on a 100%
collection rate, and does not include the potential revenue that will be
owed to the City. The current collection rate in 2015 was 36.95%, and
in 2016 it was 39%. The recommended contractor has outlined a
program to increase the collection rate. The term of the contract will be
for three years with up to two additional one year extension option
periods.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 13.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
the purpose of this item is to execute a service agreement with Advanced Data
Processing,Inc.,a subsidiary of Intermedix Corporation for Emergency
Medical Services(EMS)Billing and Collection Services.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:exploring the
capability of in-house billing in the future;additional revenue generated being
allocated to the Fire Department and discussion on this issue during the
upcoming budget workshop;a list of cities using Intermedix Corporation and
comparable cities where Intermedix Corporation has collected 50%of billing;
participation in the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program;the
cost to provide services versus revenue generated by the Fire Department;
addressing calls for non-emergency situations;and the Community Paramedic
Program.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
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Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed 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 Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-055
14. Approval for Amendments to Construction Inspection Staff
Support Contracts (Council Priority -Streets)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute amendments
for twelve Construction Inspection Staffing Contracts totaling
$1,530,435.50 for providing Construction Inspection Staff Support
within the Engineering Services Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 14.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to execute amendments for
twelve construction inspection staffing contracts for support services within
the Engineering Services Department.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:correction of the
agenda memorandum's background and findings to change the name of Time
Warner to Spectrum;the inspector's vehicle,computer,phone,personal safety
equipment and miscellaneous expenses are included in the cost of the
construction inspection contract and will not be provided by the City;the
current number of in-house inspectors and vacant positions;the process for
actively pursuing recruitment of the construction inspector positions;the
number of jobs/assignments each contractor will be responsible for
inspecting;the ability to revisit the cost of the contracts with contractors;the
procurement process;the ability to terminate a contract;and the ability to use
junior-level inspectors that can partner with more experienced inspectors.
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: 6- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council
Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-056
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 15)
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15. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating donations
for the dog park at Bayshore park
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
donation agreement with the Coastal Bend Community Foundation
and accept$51,000 in donated funds from the Coastal Bend
Community Foundation; authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute a donation and naming agreement with the Vishal Raju
Bhagat Foundation and accept$75,000 in donated funds from the
Vishal Raju Bhagat Foundation; appropriating $126,000 in the No.
4720 Community Enrichment Fund for construction of a dog park at
Bayshore Park; and naming the dog park the"Vishal Bhagat Dog
Park."
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 15.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept two donations from
the Coastal Bend Community Foundation and the Vishal Raju Bhagat
Foundation for the construction of the dog park at Bayshore Park and to
approve the naming of the dog park as Vishal Bhagat Dog Park.Mr.Ellington
presented design renderings of the park.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:separation of large
and small dogs in the park;appreciation to the donors;maintenance of the dog
park;the height of the perimeter fence;and the requirement to comply with
ordinances pertaining to leashes and tags on dogs.
Council Member Molina 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: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for a recess at 1:28 p.m.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:05 p.m.
Q BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. North Beach Redevelopment Initiative
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 25.
Assistant Director of Planning&ESI Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to provide an update on the North Beach Redevelopment Initiative.
Mr.McGinn introduced the presentation team including:Senior City Planner
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Keren Costanzo and Gateway Planning representatives Kelsey Berry and Scott
Polikov.
The presentation team provided the following information:the vision for North
Beach;public engagement;feedback from stakeholders;the alternatives for a
revised vision of North Beach;key areas to address including:eco-tourism,the
beachfront,and entertainment destination;and the draft overall vision.Next
steps include:gathering community feedback;finalizing the illustrative and 3D
model;and identifying potential future capital improvement program projects.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following:
upcoming stakeholder meetings;location of entry and access ramps;the
timeframe for addressing street maintenance projects;timing of local projects
and prioritization;traffic flow discussions with stakeholders;visitors'
experience on North Beach;parking options;focusing on the beach as a major
destination;safety concerns with the Beach Avenue exit;the timeframe for the
project to become a reality;and infrastructure being a critical component to
achieve the plan.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16 -19)
16. First Reading Ordinance -Rebranding of Bayshore Park
Development to The Water's Edge and adding "Veterans'
Memorial"to Sherrill Park
Ordinance to name and rebrand the Bayshore Park Development
along Shoreline Blvd. generally from Furman Ave. to Cooper's Alley to
"The Water's Edge", and to rename Sherrill Park as"Sherrill Veterans'
Memorial Park".
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 16.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to name and rebrand Bayshore
Park to,"The Water's Edge",and to rename Sherrill Park,"Sherrill Veterans'
Memorial Park".This action was passed and approved by the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee on March 8,2017.Mr.Ellington presented the
following information:the work performed by the Bayshore Park Taskforce;
rebranding efforts;review of parks and businesses in and near the area;
renaming considerations;the preliminary art for logos;Sherrill Park
stakeholder discussions;and recommendations.Task Force member Paulette
Kluge was available to respond to questions.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for comments from the public.Cliff Schlabach,
122 Whiteley,spoke in support of the name change.
Council members discussed the following topics:support for the renaming;
possible confusion of the name"The Water's Edge"with a subdivision of the
same name and whether the Task Force received permission from developer;
the definition of a veteran;the cost for the rebranding efforts;management of
Bayshore Park;and negative feedback received regarding the names Bayshore
Park and Bayfront.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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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 Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-One-way traffic flow along Rancho
Vista Boulevard, between Yorktown Boulevard and future
extension of Oso Parkway
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I - One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Rancho Vista Boulevard East and Rancho Vista
Boulevard West from a two-way traffic pattern to a one-way traffic
pattern; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 17,one-way traffic flow along Rancho
Vista Boulevard.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that this item is being
withdrawn by staff.
18. First Reading Ordinance-Establishing a school zone for
Tuloso-Midway High School
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-254 Schedule V- Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain Zones;
designating a school speed zone; providing for severance; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 18.Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances,Section 53-254,to decrease state law maximum speed by
establishing a school speed zone for Tuloso-Midway High School along
McKinzie Road.There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Ms.Gray stated that the length of the school
zone is approximately 600 feet.
Council Member McComb 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 McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the Amendments to the Tax
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Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Amended Project&
Financing Plans
Ordinance approving the amendments to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#2 amended Project and Financing Plans
approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number
Two, Corpus Christi, Texas on July 22, 2014, February 21, 2017, and
March 7, 2017, regarding Packery Channel monitoring and
improvements, and updated information on other Packery Channel
projects;
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 19.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve an amendment to
the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 Project and Financing Plans to
incorporate changes approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone
Number Two on July 22,2014,February 21,2017,and March 7,2017.The
amendments including updating information on Packery Channel and Packery
Channel monitoring.The action does not include the Park Road 22 Bridge.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio called for comments from the public.Cliff Schlabach,
122 Whiteley,spoke in support of moving forward with amenities at Packery
Channel and the monitoring program.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the Project and Financing
Plan,Page 4 of 9,by deleting the language"with a yearly increase of 3%"
regarding operation of a marine patrol and eliminating the entire section
related to administrative functions of Packery Channel,seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading as amended 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 Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -23)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.
Rose stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 22.A council
member requested information on Item 23.
20. Purchase and installation of playground equipment at West
Haven Park
Motion approving the purchase and installation of playground
equipment at West Haven Park from Park Place Recreation Designs,
Inc., of San Antonio, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
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$83,200.00, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreement with West Oso ISD
for West Haven Park Maintenance
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with West Oso Independent School District
regarding operation and maintenance of Westhaven Park located near
intersection of Cliff Maus Drive at Rockford Drive.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Construction Contract for Yorktown Boulevard from Everhart
Road to Staples Street(Bond 2014, Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Berry Contracting, LLC dba Bay, Ltd of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$8,838,277 for Yorktown
Boulevard from Everhart Road to Staples Street for Base Bid Part 2
and to execute a construction materials testing agreement with Rock
Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc. in the amount of$99,071 for
Yorktown Boulevard from Everhart Road to Staples Street. (Bond
2014 Proposition 1)
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion directing the City Manager to bring back
alternatives to remove the bike lanes and award concrete alternate with cost
implications by next week's City Council meeting,seconded by Council
Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
23. Resolution of Support for the City of Corpus Christi Application
for State Water Implementation Fund for Texas
Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board for payment of costs of studying, evaluating,
determining feasibility of, and undertaking preliminary design work
relating to a Seawater Desalination Project; authorizing City staff and
consultants to coordinate the submission of the application to the
Texas Water Development Board for funding from the State Water
Implementation Fund for Texas; and other matters in connection
therewith.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 24)
24. Utility Department Water Meter Program
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 24.Interim Executive Director of Water
Utilities Dan Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
overview of the Utilities Department's Water Meter Program.Mr.Grimsbo
presented the following information:the objectives of the presentation;the
components of the automatic meter reading system and how information is
transmitted;the meter transmission units;STAR database;examples of meter
readings for constant consumption and sprinkler systems;distribution meter
statistics;the types of meters and uses including: positive displacement
meter,turbine meter,and compound meter;and registers.Assistant Director of
Water Utilities Wes Nebgen was available to respond to questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether staff
evaluated the purchase of meter readers with backflow preventers;proactive
monitoring of data to detect leaks in the system;and the life expectancy of
meters.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 26 -27)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session at 4:19 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 4:51 p.m.
26. 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 (including TCEQ and
EPA regulations) related to the provision of utility services in industrial
districts, desalination, reuse, utility rate design, and water and
wastewater treatment and distribution and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to business prospect(s)that the City
seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City
and with which the City may conduct economic development
negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic development issues
concerning said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
27. 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 the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property at or in the vicinity of Island
Gate Plaza or legal actions related thereto and pursuant to Texas
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Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property (including, but not limited to, property at
or in the vicinity of Island Gate Plaza) because deliberation in an open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Identifying Council Future Agenda Items.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion directing the City Manager to provide an
update on water quality issues and the status of work recommended by the
Water Task Force,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
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