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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 25, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on May 9, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,April 25,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Pro Tem 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 Rabbi Mary Ekroos, Kehilat B'nai Shalom. .
Rabbi Mary Ekroos gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Myranda
Flores,West Oso High School, Student Council President.
Ms.Myranda Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.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 L.Huerta.
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
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E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring April 23-29, 2017, "Laboratory Professionals
Week".
Proclamation declaring April 30- May 6, 2017, "National Small
Business Week".
Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2017, "National Children's Mental
Health Awareness Week".
Proclamation declaring May 12, 2017, "Relay For Life Day".
Proclamation declaring May 13, 2017, "Lemonade Day".
Mayor Pro Rubio presented the proclamations.
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 Tern Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to comments
from the public.Sir Frederick von USA King,PO Box 1181,spoke regarding
jury duty pay for Municipal Court and Agenda Item 14,accepting a grant to
assist the Police Department in its effort to eradicate the synthetic cannabinoid
epidemic.Jack Gordy,4418 Bray,spoke regarding the blocked sidewalks
located on Airline and Ayers Streets.William Goldston,13721 Tajamar and on
behalf of the Corpus Christi Chapter of the American Council of Engineering
Companies,recommended the City Council proceed with planning a Bond 2018
package with two propositions and identify a funding source for residential
street improvements.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,spoke in opposition to
fees for existing carports.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze,and
Barbara Welder,202 Reef Avenue,spoke regarding Agenda Item 18,Hotel
Occupancy Tax(HOT)and the use of the HOT funds to fund the North Beach
Historic Plaza.Mike Herring,6908 Crosstimbers,spoke regarding the issues
related to the Development Services'on-line inspection process.Shirley
Thornton,1917 Woodcrest and on behalf of the Flour Bluff Citizens Council,
provided an update on the Litter Critter Program.GiGi Guinn,5210 Cedar Pass,
spoke regarding commercial traffic on residential roads and wanting additional
police officers.Priscilla Ramos,2920 S.Alameda;Israel Garcia,4609 Stonegate
Way;Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames;and Cristine Braugh,802 N.Carancahua,
spoke regarding wanting more police officers.Liz Gutierrez,1033 Greenview
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Drive,spoke in support of Items 3 and 4 regarding West Haven Park.Ken
Baker,4421 Idle Hour,spoke regarding the City's Building Codes and
windstorm certification requirements.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem 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)Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recognized the City of Corpus Christi as the
latest government entity to achieve the specific transparency goals of the
Texas Comptroller's Transparency Stars program,which acknowledges
outstanding efforts in making spending and revenue information available.City
Manager Rose recognized the Finance Department's Comptroller Judy
Sandroussi for her efforts in coordinating the documentation and submission
of the City's financial information to achieve this honor.2)City Manager Rose
recognized Director of Information Technology Belinda Mercado who was
recently honored with the President's Award from the Texas Association of
Government IT Managers.The award was presented to a member that has
made an exemplary and lasting contribution to the organization.3)City
Manager Rose provided an update on the chloramine water disinfectant
conversion.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 18, 2017 and Workshop of April 13, 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
Carolyn Vaughn and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-7)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Smith.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
3. Purchase and installation of playground equipment at West
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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
$83,200.00, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-057
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031123
5. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 4325
South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358) (1st Reading
4/18/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031124
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6. Second Reading Ordinance-Rebranding of Bayshore Park
Development to The Water's Edge and adding "Veterans'
Memorial"to Sherrill Park(1st Reading 4/18/17)
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".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031125
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Establishing a school zone for
Tuloso-Midway High School (1st Reading 4/18/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031126
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 -9)
8. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement with Nueces
County Community Action Agency for Birth-to-Five Head Start
Program City-Owned Properties(1st Reading 3/28/17) (28 day
delay required)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a ten
year lease, with an option to renew for 10 years, with Nueces County
Community Action Agency (NCCAA) for eight real and personal
properties identified on the attached and incorporated Exhibit A, in
consideration of NCCAA operating Head Start Programs for eligible
citizens of Corpus Christi and maintaining the properties; and providing
for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 8.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
execute a ten year lease agreement with Nueces County Community Action
Agency(NCCAA)for eight City-owned properties which have eight Head Start
Programs on the property.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
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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: 031127
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
donations for the dog park at Bayshore park(1st Reading 4/18/17)
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 Tern Rubio referred to Item 9.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate
donations for the dog park at Bayshore Park from two local foundations.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the square footage
of the dog park;where the dog park will be in Bayshore Park;the maintenance
plan for the dog park;concern regarding liability;whether all dogs would be
allowed;signage related to dog etiquette rules;concern with creating a dog
park on Shoreline Boulevard;transparency related to information provided by
staff to City Council regarding the donors of the funds and their relationship to
Destination Bayfront;the cost to build the dog park;the City's portion of
funding for the project;whether the land was donated to the City or is
City-owned;the sale of park land;the responsibility of the dog owners and
enforcement of violations;and the dog park being a great amenity for the
community.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member
Vaughn
Nay: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member McComb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031128
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L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio recessed the Council meeting at 1:53 p.m.Mayor Pro
Tern Rubio reconvened the Council meeting at 2:25 p.m.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 10 - 12)
10. 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)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 10.Director of Engineering Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract for Bond 2014,Proposition 1 project for improvements to Yorktown
Boulevard from Everhart Road to Staples Street.Mr.Edmonds reported that
staff was directed to provide additional information to City Council which was
provided by the City Manager on Friday through a memorandum.There were
no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:clarification on the
quote to redesign the project;the total cost of the bid;the alternative to
remove the bike lanes and include concrete alternative;the new street design
standards;the cost of underground utilities;storm water costs;the reason
utilities are underneath the road;the original construction of Yorktown
Boulevard;consideration of in-street bike lanes;the reason the project was bid
with bike lanes;whether the bidding is open to contractors that construct
airport runways;ways to reduce monopolization by contractors;treatment of
out-of-town businesses;concrete versus asphalt alternatives;the inspection
process;the cost to maintain concrete versus asphalt;a future workshop to
re-evaluate the bike plan;the life cycle analysis for concrete versus asphalt;
connectivity of bike lanes;whether staff has conducted an analysis of the
users of the streets;soil conditions;and the Request for Qualification(RFQ)
process for construction materials testing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance with asphalt
alternative,seconded by Council Member Hunter.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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2017-058
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the Amendments to the
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Amended Project
& Financing Plans (1st Reading 4/18/17)
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 Tern Rubio referred to Item 11.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the amendment to
the revised Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 Project and Financing Plans
approved by the Board of Directors of the Reinvestment Zone#2.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 031129
12. 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 12.Water Resource Manager Steve
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Ramos stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a resolution of
support for the City's State Water Implementation Fund for Texas(SWIFT)
application from the Texas Water Development Board in the amount of
$2,750,000 for the cost of evaluating work related to a drought-proof seawater
desalination project There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:dedicating funds to
move forward on seawater desalination;terminating the variable salinity study;
and an explanation of the project
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Molina.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:031130
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 -17)
13. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to modify the Auto
Wrecker Ordinance and appropriating funds related to said
modifications
Ordinance amending Chapter 57, Article V"AUTOWRECKERS"of the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances by adding an impound vehicle
administrative fee of$20 per vehicle and by requiring notification for
private property tows; appropriating $61,000 in General Fund No. 1020
for four full-time equivalent(FTE) personnel and software upgrades;
changing the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030965 by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General
Fund No. 1020 by $61,000 each; and providing an effective date, for
severance, for penalty and for publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 13.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 57
to modify the auto wrecker ordinance.The changes include:an administrative
fee of$20 per vehicle,recovered from the owner,to provide for the processing
of paperwork and requiring auto wreckers to call the Police Department when
towing a vehicle from private property.The revenue generated from the
administrative fee will be used to improve fencing at the vehicle impound
facility,improve software,and increase staffing in the new fiscal year to allow
for 24 hour a day,7 days a week coverage at the vehicle impound lot The
amendment regarding the notification to the Police Department is to avoid
entering false,stolen vehicle reports when the vehicle has been subjected to a
private property impound.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio called for comments from the public.Jeff Lehrman,6910
Wind Chime Drive,representing Lone Star Wrecker Service,stated that the
requirement to notify the Police Department prior to a private property tow,
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places an extra burden and safety hazard on the wrecker company.Norma
Rivera,7526 Exeter Court,representing Texas Wrecker Service,stated that
Texas Wrecker Service was not notified of the ordinance changes and spoke in
opposition to prior notification to the Police Department.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:safety issues for
wrecker companies;the duties of a vehicle impound control officer;the charge
for impounding a vehicle;the$20 administration fee;the number of vehicles
impounded per month;the request to increase personnel to be able to have
coverage at the vehicle impound lot and release vehicles 24 hours a day,7
days a week;the mechanics of calling in a private property impound;the
requirement to photograph the vehicle and signs posted;whether notification
can be submitted via text message and finding more efficient technology for
notification;the current hours at the impound lot;fencing at the vehicle
impound lot;and consideration to table this item to allow the Police
Department to meet with autowrecker companies.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to table this ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was tabled 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. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant subaward in the amount of
$20,000 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 additional overtime in an effort to
eradicate the synthetic cannabinoid epidemic; and appropriating the
$20,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 14.Assistant Police Chief Mike Alanis
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
subaward in the amount of$20,000 from the Executive Office of the President,
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 additional overtime in an effort
to eradicate the synthetic cannabinoid epidemic.There were no comments
from the public.
In response to a council member,Assistant Police Chief Alanis stated that the
funds will be used to target dealers of synthetic cannabinoid through
undercover operations.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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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. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code to update the
Hazardous Substance Pipeline Ordinance
Ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to revise Article VII. - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
LIQUIDS, AND GAS PIPELINES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; and
providing for severance, publication, penalty, and an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 15.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
the purpose of the item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 15,
to revise Article VII.Hazardous Substances,Liquids,and Gas Pipelines and
Distribution System.The amendment includes:adopting minor changes that
have been made by the U.S.Department of Transportation and the Texas
Railroad Commission regarding pipeline construction and penalties;updating
contact information for incident reporting and emergencies;updating contact
information for the submittal of new pipeline construction;and providing for
the submittal of pipeline documents and drawing in workable electronic form
instead of paper copies.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the removal of
language regarding idle pipelines;the change regarding damage to private or
public property not owned by the pipeline owner or operator in excess of
$50,000 in combined values;the sole revision in 2010 to the ordinance to
increase the annual fee for administrative costs;and contacting Crisis
Management Division no later than 2 hours after the discovery of an incident.
Council Member Hunter 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: 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
16. First Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for developer for the construction of
wastewater collection line extension located south of Holly
Road and east of Rodd Field Road
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a
wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with Palm Land Investments Inc.
("Developer"), for the construction of a sanitary sewer collection line
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and appropriating $14,724.00 from the No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance
with the Agreement.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 16.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a
wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement for the construction of a sanitary sewer collection line located
south of Holly Road and east of Rodd Field Road.Mr.Dimas stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the reimbursement agreement.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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
17. First Reading Ordinance- Exemption from the sanitary sewer
infrastructure construction and wastewater lot and acreage fees
for Don Patricio, Block G, Lot 1R, located west of Waldron Road
and south of Don Patricio Road.
Ordinance exempting Don Patricio, Block G, Lot 1 R, located west of
Waldron Road and south of Don Patricio Road, from the payment of
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.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the
property owner from the payment of wastewater lot/acreage fees for a property
located west of Waldron Road and south of Don Patricio Road.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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 18- 19)
18. Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT)
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Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 18.Director of Management and Budget
Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a briefing on
Hotel Occupancy Taxes(HOT).Mr.Houlihan presented the following
information:the criteria for local HOT funds;the local HOT Fund budget for
FY2017 and breakdown of expenditures;a history on the State HOT Fund;and
the State HOT Fund spending plan and breakdown of expenses.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the enhancements
included in the Shoreline Protection and Nourishment; requested funding from
the RESTORE Act for shoreline water quality projects;the application process
for projects to receive local HOT funds and how projects are determined;the
spending plan approved by the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee for
State HOT fund expenditures;clarification on the expenditures of HOT funds;a
breakdown of 2016 hotel revenue,as reported to the Texas Comptroller's
Office;the importance of the beach community;supplementing the convention
center;whether the City Council is receiving quarterly reports from
thirdparties;and HOT fund revenues and expenditures.
19. Area Development Plan-Work Program
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 19.Assistant Director of Planning&ESI
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the
sequencing for updating the City's area development plans.Mr.McGinn
presented the following information:the nine planning districts for the area
development plans;planning districts map;the 2014 population estimates for
the districts;zoning and platting applications;projects affecting the planning
districts;and staff work plan recommendations.Senior City Planner Keren
Costanzo was available to respond to questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the priority list
recommended by staff;stakeholder discussions related to the North Beach
Redevelopment Plan; Flour Bluff having the oldest plan without an amendment
and consideration to move that plan forward with the assistance of the Flour
Bluff Citizens Council;clarification on the boundaries for Westside and CC
Airport districts;population estimates;review of the zoning cases to determine
growth;the length of time each plan will take to complete;providing the City
Council with a map to include the council member districts;the factors that
determine the priority list;a consensus of the City Council to move forward
with the downtown area development plan currently in progress;and
identifying key stakeholders in each district for public input.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to the Legislative Update.Director of
Intergovermental Relations Tom Tagliabue reported on the following
legislation:SB 2,revenue cap bill;HB 424,annexation;HB 100 ridesharing;
short-term vacation rentals;small cell node technology;military legislation;
windfarms;and the RESTORE Act.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 20-21)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session at 5:31 p.m.The Council returned from executive
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session at 6:14 p.m.
20. 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 industrial
districts 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 discussed in executive session.
21. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning potential participation in AEP Texas
Central Company rate case regarding application for Distribution Cost
Recovery Factor at Texas Public Utility Commission.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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