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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 October 17, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on October 24, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of October, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,October 17,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS
WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. 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
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24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Bruce Wilson, Church of Reconciliation.
Mayor McComb asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of community
activist Abel Alonzo.
Reverend Bruce Wilson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by William Broyles,
Captain, Police/Program Manager Animal Care Services.
Police Captain William Broyles 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.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith, and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring October 20-22, "57th Annual Texas Jazz
Festival" Days.
Proclamation declaring October 25, 2017, "HELP Hits the High Notes
Day".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. STATUS OF DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN AND WATER RELEASES
City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that the purpose of this report is to provide
an update on the Drought Contingency Plan and Water Releases.Assistant City
Manager Mark Van Vleck reported that Lake.Corpus Christi is at 100%capacity
and the current combined capacity for Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake
Corpus Christi is 51.4%.The City will remain in Stage 1 of the Drought
Contingency Plan until there is a combined capacity above 60%for 15
consecutive days.Pass-through targets have been met through a combination
of flows over the salt-water barrier in Calallen and the Rincon Bayou Pump
Station.There is a surplus of 11,000 acre feet The November pass-through
target is 4,000 acre feet Two thousand acre feet from this month's surplus can
be applied toward half of next month's requirements.Two floodgates are open
at Lake Corpus Christi and will remain open for a few more days which will
provide additional flooding downstream.Additional flooding downstream
could occur should the City receive additional rain in the next few months.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:an explanation of
the credit received from the pass-through of surplus;a future discussion on the
terms of the agreed order;whether installation of a pump system at Three
Rivers to pump water from Nueces River to Choke Canyon was considered;
alternatives to water release requirements;modifications to the Drought
Contingency Plan to include Lake Texana in the combined system totals;
whether the Drought Contingency Plan inaccurately reflected the amount of
available water;the number of water sheds;communications to the public
regarding the water index;notification to residents before water is released;
and whether wastewater is being pumped into the Rincon Bayou as part of the
release requirements.
b. STORM DEBRIS REMOVAL UPDATE
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City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that the purpose of this report is to provide
an update on the storm debris removal from Hurricane Harvey.Director of
Solid Waste Operations Lawrence Mikolajczyk presented the following
information:the Multi-Hazard Disaster Debris Management Plan;the debris
recovery contract with CrowderGulf;the debris monitoring contract with Tetra
Tech;the debris management sites;the current storm brush collection areas;
photographs of the challenges impacting debris collection;and the
second/final collection sweep.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:completion dates of
the final sweep;areas in the City where debris was not been collected in first
sweep;how areas to begin the debris collection process were determined;the
contact information to provide to the public to report where collection has not
occurred;the reason that only half a street would have been addressed;
collection of debris blocked by vehicles;comments from council members
commending the Solid Waste Department for their work on storm debris
removal;clarification on press releases related to debris removal;and future
consideration to require contractors that are trimming trees after a storm to
remove and haul away the limbs that are trimmed.
C. OTHER
1)City Manager Rose presented a video related to the completion of the Bond
2012 Staples Street Improvement Project from Morgan Avenue to IH 37.City
Manager Rose invited the City Council and public to attend an event on Friday,
October 27,2017 at 9:00 a.m.at the corner of Staples Street and Morgan
Avenue for the completion of the Bond 2012 Staples Street Improvement
Project,from Morgan Avenue to IH 37,and to kickoff the Bond 2014 Staples
Street Improvement Project,from Morgan Avenue to Alameda Street.2)City
Manager Rose recognized the Parks and Recreation Department for earning
national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and
Recreation Agencies and the National Recreation and Park Association.
Mayor McComb requested that staff bring back a discussion on the City's
Municipal Solid Waste fee.
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 McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Flo East,1605 Yorktown;James Danglade,Laguna Reef Restaurant;
and Nick Manaris,Bluffs Landing,spoke in support of Agenda Item 16,a
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rezoning of property located at 101 Caribbean Drive to allow for the
construction of a Recreational Vehicle(RV)Resort.Bobby Petty,U.S.Small
Business Administration,provided an update on the recovery process after
Hurricane Harvey to assist small businesses,homeowners,and renters in the
area and informed residents that the deadline for filing with FEMA or the SBA
is Tuesday,October 24,2017.Kathy Wemer,518 Peerrman Place and on behalf
of the Nueces County Historical Commission,invited the City Council to attend
a marker dedication for Snapka's Drive Inn,located at 4760 Leopard,on
Friday,October 27,2017 at 5:00 p.m.Allison Franklin,3221 Nassau;Kevin
Grote,3201 Nassau;Dylan Grote,3201 Nassau;Cindy Hamilton,3230 Nassau;
John Damecourt,3143 Nassau;and Sandra Gideon,3217 Nassau,spoke in
opposition to Agenda Item 16,a rezoning of property located at 101 Caribbean
Drive to allow for the construction of a Recreational Vehicle(RV)Resort,and
expressed concerns regarding:infrastructure;decreases in water pressure;the
environmental impact;the development's participation in the maintenance of
canals;the number of lots;the public notification;and incompatability with the.
adjacent residential neighborhood.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,stated
that funeral services for Abel Alonzo will be held Thursday,October 19,2017 at
7:00 p.m.at Iglesia Nueva Esperaza located at 226 Old Robstown Road and
thanked Council Member Guajardo for being present during Mr.Alonzo's
illness.Ray Lucas,Lucas and Associates,spoke on behalf of Prospera
Housing/TG 110 and extended an informal invitation to the City Council for the
grand opening of Glenoak Apartments in Flour Bluff at a date to be determined
between December 5-7,2017.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,spoke regarding the
lack of customer service by fencing companies in Corpus Christi.Bobby Garcia,
referred to Agenda Item 16,a rezoning of property located at 101 Caribbean
Drive to allow for the construction of a Recreational Vehicle(RV)Resort,and
expressed that he supported development on the property,but not necessarily
an RV park.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 10, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Rubio
and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Regional Health Awareness Board
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member Vaughn nominated Sabrina Ramirez.Council Member
Guajardo nominated Jose Chapa.Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated
Vanessa P.Nisbet.
Sabrina Ramirez was appointed with Mayor McComb,Council Members
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Hunter,Rubio,Vaughn,Smith,and Garza voting for Sabrina Ramirez;Council
Members Molina and Lindsey-Opel voting for.Vanessa P.Nisbet;and Council
Member Guajardo voting for Jose Chapa.
Regional Health Awareness Board
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Ambar Qureshi(City
Community Representative),seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb recessed the meeting at 1:34 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened
the meeting at 2:08 p.m.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-15)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.Council members requested that Items 5,8 and 11 be pulled
for individual consideration.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Purchase of Tactical Gear for the Special Weapons and Tactics
(S.W.A.T.)Team within the Police Department
Motion approving the purchase of various types of tactical gear for the
S.W.A.T. team from GT Distributors, Inc., from Austin, Texas, based on a
cooperative purchasing agreement with Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for the total amount not to exceed
$181,871.66. Funds are budgeted in FY2017-18 Fund 1062 Fire Grant.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-163
6. Purchase of a HazMat Elite Handheld Detection System for the
Fire Department
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Motion approving the purchase of a HazMat Elite Handheld Detection
System from FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., from Schertz, Texas,
based on a cooperative purchasing agreement with Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for the total amount not to
exceed $59,950.00. Funds are budgeted in FY 17-18 Fund 1062 Fire
Grant.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-165
7. Resolution authorizing Oso Golf Course Claim Settlement
Resolution authorizing payment to Foresight Corpus Christi Golf LLC for
claim settlement of$74,653.67 in replacement expenses for the Oso Golf
Course cart barn damaged by fire on September 30, 2016.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031269
9. Disbursement of Council Member Paulette M. Guajardo's
FY2017/2018 Salary
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement with 911 Park Place d.b.a. Mission 911; a Texas non-profit
corporation, of Corpus Christi Texas, in the amount of$6,459.00, to be
funded by Council Member Paulette M. Guajardo's FY2017/2018
budgeted city council salary and associated payroll taxes, which are not
to be received by Council Member Guajardo, in support of programs
provided by 911 Park Place d.b.a. Mission 911 in the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-167
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 7601
Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 10/10/17)
Case No. 0617-04 Gulfwav Shopping Center: A change of zoning from
the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District.
The property is described as being 27.20 acres out of Lot 5, Section 24
and Lots 21 and 28, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located on the south side of Yorktown Boulevard, east of
Rodd Field Road, and west of Starry Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 23, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
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"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Gulfway Shopping Center("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 27.20 acres out of Lot 5, Section 24 and Lots
21 and 28, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations;
and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031270
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 5801
Patton Street(1st Reading 10/10/17)
Case No. 0817-01 Plains Capital Bank: A change of zoning from "IL"
Light'Industrial District to the"CG-1" General Commercial District. The
property is described as Wooldridge Creek Center, Block 4, Lot 1D,
located on the west side of Patton Street, south of Holly Road, and north
of Wooldridge Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 23. 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to
the "CG-1"General Commercial District
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Plains Capital Bank("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Wooldridge Creek Center, Block 4, Lot 1D,
from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-1"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:031272
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)grant within the Police
Department(1st Reading 10/10/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas, Criminal
Justice Division in the amount of$281,860.18 to continue the Victims of
Crime Act(VOCA) Grant within the Police Department for Year 18 and
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19 with a City match of$60,865.04 and an in-kind match of$9,600 from
the No. 1020 Police General Fund; appropriating the$281,860.18 in the
No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to continue the VOCA grant in the Police
Department; and authorizing the transfer of$60,865.04 from the No.
1020 General Fund to the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund and
appropriating the same for a total project cost of $352,325.22.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031273
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Approval of the amendment to the
previously approved agreement and appropriating Water
Distribution Main Trust funds for Vantage at Corpus Christi, LLC
(1st Reading 10/10/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the previously approved Distribution Main Extension
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement("agreement")with
Vantage at Corpus Christi, LLC., ("developer"); and appropriating
$34,551.83 from the No. 4030 Distribution Main Trust Fund to reimburse
the developer in accordance with the amendment to the agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031274
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Approval of the amendment to the
agreement and appropriating additional Water Distribution Main
Trust funds for Peterson Properties, Ltd (1st Reading 10/10/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the Distribution Main Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement("Agreement")with Peterson Properties,
Ltd., ("Developer"), for the additional construction cost of a distribution
main line; and appropriating $64,035.73 from the No.4030 Distribution
Main Trust fund to reimburse the developer in accordance with the
amendment to the original agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031275
5. Service Agreement for School Crossing Guard Services within the
Police Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with All City Management Services, Inc., Santa Fe Springs,
California for school crossing guard services, in accordance with
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Request for Bid No. 1148, based on the lowest responsive, responsible
bid for a total amount not to exceed $360,864, of which $333,105 is
funded in FY2017-18 Red Light Photo Fund. The term of this contract will
be for 13 months.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5,a service agreement for school crossing
guard services.Police Chief Mike Markle,City Manager Margie C.Rose,and
council members discussed the following topics:Corpus Christi Independent
School District(CCISD)and Flour Bluff Independent School District's(FBISD)
responsibility to fund crossing guards and provide for the safety of their
students;whether crossing guards are authorized to issue citations for traffic
violations;the Police Department assisting with the training of crossing guards
regarding properly directing traffic;the number of school zone accidents;and
ensuring the safety of the children.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-164
8. Engineering Design Contract for Corpus Christi Museum of •
Science and History Floodwall from Type A Funds
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$216,871 for the Corpus Christi Museum
of Science and History Floodwall project for survey, design, permitting,
bid and construction phase services.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8,a professional services contract for the
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Floodwall(Type A).Director of
Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and council members discussed the
following topics:the total estimated project budget;the project site located on
property owned by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority(POCCA);the project
scope,to include building a retaining wall with backfill between the new wall
and existing wall location;the Museum Floodwall identified as the highest
vulnerability to the downtown flood protection system;concerns relating to the
construction of the new Harbor Bridge;discussions with the.POCCA regarding
use of the property and possible contributions to the project;use of dredging
materials from dredging performed by POCCA to fill the bulkhead structure;the
urgency of the project;whether engineering fees are based on the total project
scope;approval of the project by the Type A Board and the project being
identified in the Capital Improvement Program(CIP);the completion of the
vulnerability assessment;FEMA's review of the flood projection system and
identifying the downtown area as a Zone X exclusion zone;whether there was
consideration to reinforce the existing structure;a request to provide the City
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Council with projects that are completed under estimated budget;the time
invested by the Engineering Services Department on the Museum Floodwall;
the height of the new floodwall;the condition of the floodwall after Hurricane
Harvey;use of concrete debris to reinforce the existing wall;and a request to
bring back an update on the project in the future.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Rubio. This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Nay: 2- Mayor McComb and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-166
11. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 4502
Kasper Street(1st Reading 10/10/17)
Case No. 0317-03 Bruce Callaway: A change from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District. The
property is described as a 2.95 acre tract of land being the Easterly 205
feet of Lot Two (2), W. C. Lowery Park, a Subdivision of Corpus Christi,
Nueces County, Texas, located along the south side of Gollihar Road
east of the intersection with Kasper Street, east of Carroll Lane, and west
of Weber Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 3, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District, in lieu thereof approval of the
"CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit
(SP)with conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Bruce Callaway("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to a 2.95 acre tract of land being the Easterly 205 feet
of Lot Two (2), W. C. Lowery Park, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a
Special Permit; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11,Zoning Case No.0317-03,Bruce Callaway
for rezoning of property located at 4502 Kasper Street.In response to a council
member,Interim Director of Development Services Bill Green stated that the
developer is aware that the property is currently being used by the Gollihar
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Road Project contractor as a lay-down yard and will not be moving forward
until Gollihar Road construction is complete.There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Rubio 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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031271
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 16)
16. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 101 Caribbean Drive
Case No. 0717-03 B.L. Marina Properties, LP: A change of zoning from
the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the "RV" Recreational Vehicle
Park District. The property is described as being 7.95 acres out of Lots
22 and 23, Section 53, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm &Garden Tracts,
located east of Laguna Shores Road, on the south side of Caribbean
Drive at the Laguna Madre.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 9, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial
District to the "RV" Recreational Vehicle Park District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by B.L. Marina Properties, LP ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property being 7.95 acres out of
Lots 22 and 23, Section 53, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts,
from the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the "RV" Recreational
Vehicle Park District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of the item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the construction of a 60-pad Recreational Vehicle(RV)Resort.Mr.
Green stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Shirley Thornton,1917 Woodcrest
Drive,presented comments provided to the Flour Bluff Citizens Council in
support of the zoning change.Anderson Price,spoke on behalf of the
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applicant,and stated that the plan for the RV resort is to provide a high-end,
luxury facility.Mr.Price referred to the applicant's development of Bluff's
Landing and provided before and after photographs of the improvements and
continued commitment to the property.Mayor McComb closed the public
hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:the allowable uses in"CG-2"
General Commercial District;the age restrictions and requirements of coaches
and trailers;the distance of Laguna Shores to the park entrance;the
operations of the RV resort and ability to manage tenants;the lot size;the
proposed zoning is more restrictive than the current zoning;traffic impact;
clarification regarding the notification area;and the number of RV parks in the
area.
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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 17)
17. Lease-Purchase of Three Loaders and Two Motor Graders for
Beach Operations
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to authorize all documents
necessary for the lease-purchase of three loaders and two motor graders
from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard, with the total amount not to
exceed is$1,201,629.50.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to lease-purchase three loaders
and two motor graders for beach operations.Mr.Ellington stated that staffs
recommendation is that this is an on-going operational expense and should
not be purchased from reserves.Mr.Ellington explained that future items
coming forward include:ratifying the extension to the lease of current
equipment and a request to provide funding from reserves for emergency
purchases for equipment lost during Hurricane Harvey.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether the funding
for emergency purchases will be reimbursed by FEMA;the use of local HOT
funds and State HOT funds to lease-purchase the equipment;the savings of
$105,000 in interest cost from purchasing the equipment;and the amount of
funds in reserves.
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Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the motion to purchase the
equipment out of reserves instead of lease-purchasing,seconded by Council
Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb made a motion to approve the motion as amended,seconded
by Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Motion was passed and approved as
amended with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council_Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18 -19)
18. First Reading Ordinance-Ordinance authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute a Use Privilege Agreement with Flowserve
Corp./Flowserve US, Inc. located at 299 Gilliam Street
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a Use
Privilege Agreement with Flowserve Corp. /Flowserve US Inc.
("Permittee")to install a private wastewater collection system and
conveyance system force main. Subject to the Permittee' compliance
with specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a Use Privilege
Agreement with Flowserve CorpJFlowserve US Inc.to install a private
wastewater collection system for property located at 299 Gilliam Street.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether the City
could utilize the collection system for additional development;the collection
system only being sized for this development;the downside of authorizing the
installation of a private wastewater collection system;and whether the entity is
responsible for damaging the City's infrastructure.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance -Approval of agreement and
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appropriating funds for MPM Development, LP,for the
construction of a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with MPM Development, LP. ("Developer"), for
the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and
appropriating $109,354.20 from the No. 4030 Water Arterial
Transmission &Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in
accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with
MPM Development for construction of a water arterial transmission and grid
main line.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel 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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -22)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 22.
20. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Developer Participation Agreement with MPM Development, LP.,
for Royal Creek Estates Unit 7, in the amount of$207,386.85,for
the City's share of the cost to extend Oso Parkway. (south of
Yorktown Boulevard &east of Cimarron Boulevard)
Resolution authorizing city manager or designee to execute a developer
participation agreement with MPM Development, LP., for Royal Creek
Estates Unit 7, in the amount of$207,386.85 for the City's share of the
cost to extend Oso Parkway. (South of Yorktown Boulevard & East of
Cimarron.Boulevard).
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Service Agreement for Bailiff and Security Guard Services for
Municipal Court for a not to exceed amount of$209,352 with a
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potential multi-year amount of up to$628,056
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Sec-Ops, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for bailiffs and
security guard services for Municipal Courts in accordance with Request
for Proposal (RFP) No. 1151, based on best value for a total amount not
to exceed $209,352, which $191,906 is budgeted in FY2017-18. The
term of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for up to two
additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City,with
a total potential multi-year amount of up to$628,056.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Approval of the 2017 Tax Levy
Motion approving the 2017 Property Tax Levy of$119,297,025.33 based
on the adopted property tax rate of$0.606264 per$100 valuation, in
accordance with Section 26.09 (e)of the Texas Tax Code.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 23 -24)
23. Affordable Housing and Housing Tax Credits
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide information on the Affordable Housing Tax Credits and qualified
allocation plan for 2018.Sharon Gamble,Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs(TDHCA),presented the following information:an overview
of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program(LIHTC);non-competitive and
competitive LIHTC;a graph illustrating the difference between 4%and 9%
credit financing structures;an understanding of tax credit financing;how the
sources of funds flow;housing de-concentration factors;competitive LIHTC
scoring items;local government scoring items;local government threshold
issues;proposed rule changes;and legal refence for programs.Developers
Henry Flores,Dan Allgeier,and Ray Lucas,responded to council member
questions related to tax credit financing;how credits are used;and credit
scoring items.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
how levels of credit are determined;how credits are used;whether 4%and 9%
credit finances are based on the 60%income threshold;the elimination of
scoring for educational quality;and the ability to develop a policy to identify
target areas for affordable housing developments.
24. Homeless Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on homelessness.Amy Granberry,Homeless Advisory
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Council,presented the following information:the Advisory Council's priorities
and accomplishments;statistics on homelessness;the roles of the community
partners;and recommendations:1)Coordinated Entry,2)Parks&Recreation
Homeless Workers Program,3)Tent City/Tiny Homes,and 4)Family
Reunification Program.
After Ms.Granberry's presentation,the following topics were discussed:the
status of the implementation of the Parks&Recreation Homeless Workers
Program;the City of Houston's Housing First Initiative;discussions with
Workforce Solutions assisting with employment;addressing treatment for
mental health and substance abuse;and a consensus of the City Council to
bring back an action plan and timetable for the recommendations.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 25 -26)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 5:09 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
6:46 p.m.
25. 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 City's
professional service management agreement for the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History and potential claims related to repairs to
said museum.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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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 related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of
the Texas Utility Code, TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other
laws and regulations, potential agreements for the economic
development agreement(s)with business prospects that are considering
the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities that
will be consumers of water and/or wastewater services, potential creation
of entities that could provide or assist in the provision of the
aforementioned services, including, but not limited to local government
corporation(s), and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may
conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s),
including, but not limited to, potential contracts for the provision of water
to said business prospect(s).
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Council Agenda Items.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel requested that staff bring back options to include a
section on the agenda for Council Reports.The request was approved by
consent of the City Council.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
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