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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 November 19, 2019,
which were approved by the City Council on December 10, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of September 2019.
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City Council
Tuesday,November 19,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Jesse Hinojosa, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Jesse Hinojosa gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kevin Norton, Director of Water Utilities.
Mr.Kevin Norton led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States
and the Texas Flag.
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 Peter Zanoni,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
Council Member Hunter arrived at 12:42 p.m.
Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring November 17-23, 2019, "National Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week".
Proclamation declaring November 2019, "#EndTheStreakTX Month".
Proclamation declaring November 2019, "National Home Care and
Hospice Month".
Proclamation declaring December 7, 2019, "Martial Arts Recognition
Day".
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Proclamation declaring December 8, 2019, "Special Hearts Day".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
The Proclamations were presented and the Swearing-In Ceremony was
conducted.
R. ADDENDUM ITEMS: (ITEM 28)
28. Resolution Opposing Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Rate
Increase
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.
A council member discussed the following topics: the time-sensitive nature of
voting on this item in relation to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
meeting today in an effort to increase premiums.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031939
F. PUBLIC COMMENT-APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. 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 Communication department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.This is a public hearing for all items on this agenda.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.City Attorney Miles K.
Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council Chambers.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment period.
Jack Gordy,4118 Bray Dr.,spoke regarding illegal signs;the Highway
Beautification Act;and monies being forgone related to the City not fining
individuals who erect illegal signs. Ellie Wright,5034 Holly Rd.,with Co!dwell
Banker,spoke on behalf of her real estate client purchasing a home in the
River's Edge Subdivision,and in opposition to rezoning proposed in Item 19
allowing for high-density development in the London area. C.J.Johnson,509
S.Carancahua St.,spoke regarding mental illness related to shootings. Raina
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Foster,4714 Tiara Ln.,spoke in support of a newly proposed subdivision,
related to Item 19,in the London area. Chris Kuehn,7038 Pharaoh Dr.,spoke
is support of development and rectifying drainage issues on North Beach.
Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda St.,spoke in support of using the Spohn
Memorial Hospital building to house homeless individuals. Lindsay Gee,2409
Shaftsbury Dr.,spoke regarding County Road 33 not having been annexed in a
recent annexation;and infrastructure concerns in the London area related to
agenda item 19. Chad Magill,641 Texas Ave.,spoke in support of and a
decision timeline for the Grand Canal on North Beach. Sara Mostaghasi,4033
Wildfire,spoke in opposition to the commercial portion of the development
that is the subject of agenda item 19. Adam Carrington,2749 Riverbend Court,
thanked City Manager Zanoni for meeting with Hillcrest residents. Leslie
Tapia,2542 Balchek Ln.,spoke in opposition to the change in zoning to"CN-1"
in Item 19. Jeannie Hunter,Sahara Dr.,spoke in support of the Grand Canal
and development on North Beach.
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Quarterly Update to City Council (Q3 2019)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.
President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation(CCREDC)lain Vasey presented information on the
following topics: employment by sector for selected month in the Corpus
Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA);project activity report;attraction
projects;business attraction and recruitment;business retention and
expansion;what we are working on;Explore the Coastal Bend;Corpus Christi
Opportunity Zones;and social media in which the CCREDC is engaged.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments. City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1) Development Services Department Task Force meetings take place the
second Friday of each month. 2) Public Works will be undergoing a
comprehensive best practices analysis,compared to 8 major Texas cities,
including evaluating staffing levels and whether certain services should be
outsourced or performed by in-house personnel. 3) The Texas Department of
Transportation is suspending design services on the new Harbor Bridge;
construction is continuing;and the National Transportation Safety Board is
performing a review that will result in a report being issued in about 30 days.
4) City offices will be closed on November 28 and 29,2019 for the Thanksgiving
holiday;and changes in garbage collection and landfill hours of operation due
to the Thanksgiving holiday.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of November 12, 2019.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 2.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Member Garza stated
he was abstaining on Items 4 and 7. Council Member Hernandez requested
that Item 11 be pulled for individual consideration. Council Member Hunter
stated he was abstaining on Item 4.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Second Reading Ordinances-Consent
3. One Reading Ordinance to approve the Final Project and Financing Plan
for the North Beach Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4 in order to
accommodate Opportunity Zone deadline for North Beach development
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031929
5. Ordinance accepting and appropriating Airport Grant#58 in the amount
of$9,445,368; awarding a contract in the amount of$6,884,574.42 with
Airfield Contracting, a Joint Venture between Head, Inc. of Columbus,
Ohio and Jackson Construction Services, LLC, of Jacksboro, Texas for
the total base bid and additive alternates 1 and 2 for the Corpus Christi
International Airport (CCIA) Rehabilitate Terminal Apron Phase III and
East General Aviation Apron Phase IV projects, effective upon issuance
of notice to proceed, with funding available in the Airport Capital program
by acceptance of the grant and; transferring $1,049,486 as a 10% grant
match from the unreserved fund balance of the Airport Operational Fund.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031931
6. Ordinance amending Section 53-109 of the City Code which allows golf
carts in certain areas by adding neighborhood electric vehicles and
off-highway vehicles as an allowable mode of transportation within the
city, specifically North Padre Island, Mustang Island, and North Beach;
and providing for a penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031932
8. Ordinance amending the FY2019-2020 Operating Budget, adopted by
Ordinance No. 031870, to create a temporary provisional Fire Captain
position within the Fire Department complement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031934
9. Ordinance disannexing approximately 540.79 acres of land located in the
La Quinta corridor from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas pursuant to an
amendment to a Chapter 380 economic development incentive
agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and voestalpine
Texas, LLC; adjusting the City boundaries accordingly; providing for
severance, publication, and an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031935
10. Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 10-foot wide by approximately
180-feet in length (1,800 sq. ft.) portion of an existing drainage easement
out of Lots 3 &4, Block 1, Padre Island -Corpus Christi Section E
located at 15045& 15041 Aruba Drive. (District 4)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031936
Contracts and Procurement-Consent
12. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed
$616,962.97 to purchase brass service fittings, including valves, elbows,
and couplings for the City Warehouse as a central distribution for the
Utilities Department, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with
FY 2020 estimated funding in the amount of$171,378.61 available in the
Stores Fund.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-192
13. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed
$562,650.00 to purchase fire hydrants for the City Warehouse as a
central distribution for the Utilities Department, effective upon issuance of
notice to proceed, with FY 2020 estimated funding in the amount of
$156,291.67 available through the Stores Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-193
14. Motion authorizing a purchase with Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas in an
amount not to exceed $276,642.50 for ten 2019 Ford F-150 regular cab
pick-up trucks to be used by the ten additional Engineering Services
Inspectors that were added as part of the FY 2020 Budget process,
effective upon issuance of a letter of acceptance, with funding available in
the Engineering Services fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-194
15. Motion authorizing a two-year license maintenance renewal agreement
with Hexagon Safety& Infrastructure of Madison, Alabama in an amount
not to exceed $561,249.79, for use and maintenance of Intergraph
software in support of public safety, effective upon issuance of a notice to
proceed, with the FY 2020 funding in the amount of$273,308.53
available through the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-195
General Consent Items
16. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Bexar Metro 9-1-1
Network for business continuity, with a five-year term and five one-year
renewal options, at an annual cost of$28,800.00.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031937
17. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contract pursuant to
Corpus Christi Code 55-113 with property owner to provide water service
to the property described as Laureles Farm Tracts 4 and 5 located at
2459 County Road 51.
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This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031938
4. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Line
Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Braselton
Custom Homes, LTD to extend a water transmission and grid main line
for a planned residential subdivision located on CR-33 with a completion
date of May 30, 2021;and appropriating $1,233,230.25 from the Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer per agreement. (District 3)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on
second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy
and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Hunter
Enactment No: 031930
7. Ordinance to amend the 40-year Lease Agreement with SQH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc., which was originally authorized on October 18, 2016
for the lease of approximately 67.69 acres of unimproved land near State
Highway 286 and FM 43 (Weber Road)for a regional youth sports
complex, with the amendment to provide for extension of the performance
milestones in the lease and notice of default.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
Enactment No:031933
11. Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Supply Agreement No. 1266 with
Carus Corporation, of Peru, Illinois, for a total amount not to exceed
$174,762.00 for the 24-month term, increasing the 24-month contract
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amount from $3,407,859.00 to$3,582,621.00, allowing a price increase
to the contract for the purchase of sodium permanganate for the
treatment of potable drinking water at the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant, with funding available through the Water Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.
In response to a council member's questions,Director of Water Utilities Kevin
Norton stated that there are additional chemicals coming up for bid early in
2020;and that there are two companies that can supply the sodium
permanganate that is the subject of this agenda item.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-191
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 18 - 19)
18. Ordinance annexing into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi
approximately 281 acres of land located in the area west of the Oso
Creek and southeast of Farm-to-Market 43 and County Road 43.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 18.
Director of Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item
is consider the voluntary annexation request of John Tamez of 281 acres
located in the London area.
Director McGinn presented information on the following topics: background;
aerial overview of annexation tract;proposed development;fiscal impact
analysis-General Fund;and staffs recommendation for approval.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
Council or public.
Council Member Hernandez 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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Abstained: 0
19. Ordinance annexing approximately 446.4 acres of land into the territorial
limits of the City of Corpus Christi; and rezoning said annexed property at
or near 1442 Farm-to-Market (FM)43 from "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District(Tract 1) and "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District(Tract 2) per Zoning Case No.
1019-08. Staff recommends approval. Planning Commission
recommends denial of the zoning; therefore, a 3/4 vote is required on
zoning.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
A council member and Director of Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn discussed
legal requirements relating to annexing County Road 33 during past
annexations;and communications with Nueces County,London Independent
School District and the developer regarding enhancements to County Road 33.
Mayor McComb stated that Council Members Garza and Roy were abstaining
on this item.
In response to a council member's question,City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
stated that,per the Unified Development Code,if an amendment has been
recommended for denial by the Planning Commission,as is the case with this
item,the amendment shall not become effective without a three-quarter vote
of all the City Council members; per state law,only formal abstentions or
vacancies reduce the number of votes required; in this instance,two council
members have filed formal abstentions;subtracting from 9 council members
the 2 abstentions,7 members remain;and three-quarters of 7 members is 6
votes that are required for passage of this item.
Director of Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn presented information on the
following topics: background;aerial overview of subject property; proposed
development plan;zoning pattern;fiscal impact analysis-General Fund;
preliminary draft future land use map;zoning pattern;and staffs
recommendation to approve.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
Gary Friudenberg,2528 Digger Ln.,spoke in opposition to the re-zoning.
Brittany Hernandez,representing her parents who live in the London area,
spoke regarding a plan for the London area;concerns regarding high-density
development;and drainage. Sandra Bransford,representing herself and 31
home owners in the Nottingham Acres Unit 1 Home Owners'Association,spoke
is opposition to the requested change in zoning to"CN-1". Jimmy Dodson,
4222 Farm-to-Market Road 665,spoke regarding the history of his family in
Corpus Christi,in the London area and development in Corpus Christi and in
support of Item 19. James Davis, 1787 Farm-to-Market Road 43,spoke in
opposition to the requested change in zoning to"CN-1"and in support of
growth. Kara Campbell,London area resident,asked for clarification
regarding the zoning and spoke regarding concerns relating to the order of
development;postponing a decision on this re-zoning item until a plan is in
place to address the London area;and wastewater capacity. Scott McDonald,
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1373 S.Hampton,an applicant for the proposed annexation,spoke in support
of Item 19. John Wallace,12 Camden Place,stated that he represented Moses
Mostaghasi in buying the land for this project;and spoke in support of the
proposed master planned community. John Bell,615 N.Upper Broadway,Ste
1100,representing the owners of the River's Edge Development,stated his
clients are not opposed to the annexation or this development; but are in
opposition to the requested change of zoning to"CN-1"that is part of this Item;
suggested modifications to the proposed change in zoning;discussed the
negative effect of the proposed change in zoning on his clients planned
development;and discussed with a council member if there is a plan for an
apartment complex on the subject property. Reagan Brown,5830 McCardle,
spoke in support of the planned development;and using multi-family property
as a buffer between commercial and single-family residential properties.
Moses Mostaghasi,Bar Le Doc Dr.,spoke regarding the proposed master
planned drainage system that is to be installed;the condition of County roads
in the subject area;the number of homes to be constructed in the
development;a new four-lane road to be constructed;and a Texas Department
of Transportation study.
Council members and Moses Mostaghasi discussed the following topics:
multi-family housing is not planned;septic systems will not be used;the plan
for part of the property that is in the floodplain; installation of a master
drainage ditch;the base flood elevation for new development projects;and the
cost of infrastructure improvements before homes are built.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and Mr.Mostaghasi discussed the following additional
topics: what happens to a fireworks stand if this annexation item is approved;
standing water in the area;controlled development;the number of homes
anticipated to be built in the area by other developments;the acreage needed
in order to use a septic system;annexing London School and County Road 33;
fire protection for London Independent School District(London ISD);the use of
a Public Improvement District(PID);Corpus Christi's city limits versus London
ISD's boundaries; if the City has an obligation to respond to calls for fire and
police services in the area outside the city limits and related agreements;the
number of lots per acre;and the average square feet of a lot.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.
In response to a question from a council member,Director of Development
Services Al Raymond stated that the applicant has requested that Council
approve or deny the change in zoning as presented.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Roy
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Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 27)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 27.The Council went into executive session at 2:32 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:13 p.m.
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 a Chapter 380
Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Upper Padre Partners,
LP and North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd., a Developer Agreement
for Park Road 22 Bridge and Village Canal with Padre Island Holdings,
LLC and Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC 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).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 27.
S. RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb recessed the meeting at 3:14 p.m.to hold a meeting of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 4(TIRZ#4).
T. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 20-22)
20. Zoning Case No. 0819-02, Fish Pond Development, LLC. (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1000 Sixth Street from the "RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District and "ON" Neighborhood Office District to the
"RM-3/PUD" Multifamily 3 District with a Planned Unit Development.
Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.
Mayor McComb stated that Council Member Garza was abstaining on Item 20.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property from"RM-3"Multi-Family 3 District and
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"ON"Neighborhood Office District to"RM-3/PUD"Multi-Family 3 District with a
Planned Unit Development for the purpose of constructing a 112-unit senior
housing community.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial
overview;subject property at 1000 6th Street;zoning pattern;deviation table;
master site plan;and the Planning Commission's and staffs recommendation
to approve.
A council member,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director Raymond
discussed the following topics: if the requested change in zoning would
impact the zoning designation of other area properties;and if the planned
construction would impact the foundation of neighboring homes.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
21. Zoning Case No. 0819-03, SuperElite, LLC. (District 4). Ordinance
amending the development guidelines of a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) at or near 14836 Granada Drive currently zoned "RM-AT/IO/PUD"
Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit
Development. Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this
item is to amend the development agreement for the planned unit
development located at 14836 Granada Drive for the purpose of allowing for
the development of a 27-unit single-family town home development.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial
overview;subject property at 14836 Granada Drive;that the requested
amendment will allow for short-term rentals and increase the site's
development height;zoning pattern;deviation table;master site plan;and
Planning Commission's and staffs recommendation to approve.
Council members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics:
adopting elevation requirements across the board on the Island; base flood
elevation;and the frequency with which the Federal Emergency Management
Agency changes flood maps.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
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public.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
22. Zoning Case No. 0819-01, MPM Development, LP. (District 5).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6810 Bison Drive from the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District to the "RS-4.5/PUD" Single-Family
4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development. Planning Commission and
Staff recommend approval.
Mayor McComb referred to item 22.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property from"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District to
"RS-4.5/PUD"Single-Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit Development(PUD)
for the purpose of constructing 36 single-family homes.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial
overview;subject property at 6810 Bison Dr.;zoning pattern;deviation table;
revised master site plan;cross section of Air King and Bill Witt Drives;and
Planning Commission's and staffs recommendation to approve.
Council members,Director Raymond,Assistant Director of Development
Services Michael Dice and Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice discussed the
following topics: width and length of sidewalks to be constructed;
requirements for width and length of sidewalks;and that multiple notices were
returned by the same individual;and the legal requirements for providing
notice to area property owners.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. Moses Mostaghasi discussed the
reason for utilizing a PUD;the reason for the size of the sidewalks to be
constructed;and ingress and egress into/out of Bill Witt Park.
A council member and Mr.Mostaghasi discussed the following topics: utilities
available at the subject property;a buffer between homes and property zoned
light industrial;and the sufficiency of the depth of setbacks.
A council member,Assistant Director Dice and City Manager Zanoni discussed
crushed granite versus concreate walkways;and the status of the Bill Witt
master plan.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
A council member and Assistant Director Dice discussed the following topics:
multiple notifications regarding the proposed change in zoning having been
mailed to and received from the same person;ownership of an adjacent
subdivision;and building a permanent road into Bill Witt Park.
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Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 23-25)
23. Ordinance providing for prior and current service annuities under the act
governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System for retirees and
beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City of Corpus Christi; and
establishing an effective date for the ordinance.
Mayor McComb referred to Items 23-25. Item 25 was withdrawn by staff.
A council member requested that Item 29 be pulled for individual
consideration.
A council member asked if Items 29 and 30 were related.
A council member requested that Item 30 be pulled for individual
consideration.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Items 23 and 24,seconded
by Council Member Hunter. These ordinances were passed on first reading
and approved by one vote.
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
24. Ordinance consenting to and ratifying an assignment of the On-Airport
Rental Car Concession and Lease Agreement("Agreement")from
Coastal Bend Rent-A-Car, Inc. (dba Avis Rent A Car), and South Texas
Auto Rental Services, LLC (dba Budget Rent A Car), to Avis Budget Car
Rental, LLC.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading by one vote(see Item 23).
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Abstained: 0
25. Ordinance approving the sale of lot of approximately 0.1431 acres at
7101 Edgebrook Drive for the highest cash offer received by real estate
broker of$18,000 to James Magill.
This Item was withdrawn by staff.
R. ADDENDUM ITEMS: (ITEMS 29 -30)
29. First Reading Ordinance approving amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#2 Amended Project& Financing Plans approved by
the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Corpus
Christi, Texas, regarding approval of additional funds up to
$2,884,815.66 for the Park Road 22 Bridge Project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman stated that the purpose of this item is to
increase the funding in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 2
(TIRZ#2)project and financing plan for Park Road 22 bridge project costs by
$2,884,815.66 to$6,884,815.66.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public. Charles Duffley,
representing IBC and AXYS Capital,discussed the investment to be made;
increased property values;and development of the canal.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.
A council member and Assistant City Manager Selman discussed funds
encumbered in TIRZ#2 for this project;and that the resources are available to
cover this project.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance appropriating additional funds in the amount of
$2,884,815.66 from the Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund 1111 for
construction of the Park Road 22 Bridge; transferring funds in the amount
of$6,884,815.66 from the Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund 1111 to the
Capital Improvement Program Fund for the project; and amending the
operating and capital budgets.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.
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Assistant City Manager Keith Selman stated that the purpose of this item is to
appropriate the resources that are the subject of Item 29.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
U. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items. City
Manager Peter Zanoni reminded everyone of the December 3,2019 9:00 a.m.
joint work session between Nueces County Commissioners and the City Council
to discuss items related to TIRZ#4. A council member requested quarterly
reports from the Engineering Services Department on the Facilities Multiple
Award Contract(FMAC)and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity(IDIQ)
programs.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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