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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/15/2016 11:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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16-1321 11. ProclamationsProclamation declaring November 15, 2016, "Coastal Bend Day of Giving". Proclamation declaring November 16, 2016, "18th Annual World-Wide GIS Day of the Coastal Bend 2016 - Discovering the World Through GIS". Proclamation declaring November 17, 2016, "Great American Smokeout". Proclamation declaring November 19, 2016, "Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce Day and Celebration with a 73rd Anniversary Gala". Proclamation declaring November 12-20, 2016, "National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week". Proclamation declaring November 2016, "Prematurity Awareness Month" and November 17, 2016, "Prematurity Awareness Day".presented  Action details Video Video
16-1343 12. MinutesRegular Meeting of November 1, 2016.passedPass Action details Video Video
16-1227 13. MotionApproving a supply agreement for the purchase of fire hydrants for new and replacement installations (Requires 2/3 vote) Motion approving a supply agreement with HD Supply Waterworks, Ltd., a Florida limited partnership, with a branch in Corpus Christi, Texas as HD Supply Waterworks, for fire hydrants in accordance with Request for Bid No.126 based on the lowest, responsive responsible bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $178,690.00, of which $148,908.34 will be funded in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee.passedPass Action details Not available
16-1277 14. MotionDeveloper's Agreement for Downtown Streets - Chaparral project (Bond 2008, Proposition 1) (Requires 2/3 vote) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a developer’s agreement with Cosmopolitan Corpus, LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $142,235.89 for work associated with the Downtown Streets - Chaparral project. (BOND 2008 Proposition 1).passedPass Action details Not available
16-1256 25. Public Hearing / First ReadingSecond Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 3838 Acushnet Drive (1st Reading 11/1/16) (Requires 3/4 vote) Case No. 1016-02 Jose and Hector Sanchez: A change of zoning from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “IL” Light Industrial District. The property to be rezoned is described as Block 7, Lot 13, Saratoga Weber Plaza, located on the north side of Acushnet Drive between Weber Road and Jefferson Street. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 5, 2016): Approval of the change of zoning from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “IL” Light Industrial District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), upon application by Jose and Hector Sanchez (“Owners”), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Saratoga Weber Plaza, Block 7, Lot 13 from the “CG-2” General Commercial District to the “IL” Light Industrial District; amending the Plan CC to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
16-1257 26. Public Hearing / First ReadingSecond Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 701 East Port Avenue (1st Reading 11/1/16) (Requires 2/3 vote) Case No. 1016-03 Durrill Farms, LLC: A change of zoning from the “IH” Heavy Industrial District to the “CI” Intensive Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as a 2.6-acre tract of land out of Port Addition, Block 2, Lot 1, located between Port Avenue and Brewster Street and between Tancahua Street and Broadway Street. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 5, 2016): Approval of the change of zoning from the “IH” Heavy Industrial District to the “CI” Intensive Commercial District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), upon application by Durrill Farms, LLC (“Owner”), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.6-acre tract of land out of Port Addition, Block 2, Lot 1, from the “IH” Heavy Industrial District to the “CI” Intensive Commercial District; amending the Plan CC to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
16-1266 27. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Program within the Police Department (1st Reading 11/1/16) (Requires 2/3 vote) 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 $46,226.82 for the Violence Against Women (VAWA) Program within the Police Department with a cash match of $20,000.52 and an in-kind match of $6,900.00 for a total project cost of $73,127.34; appropriating the $46,226.82 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for the VAWA grant in the Police Department; and authorizing the transfer of $20,000.52 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total project cost of $73,127.34.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
16-1268 28. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Approving the 2017 Annual Audit Plan (1st Reading 11/1/16) (Requires 2/3 vote) Ordinance to Approve the 2017 Annual Audit Plan.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
16-1309 111. Public Hearing / First ReadingSecond Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 5151 McArdle Road Case No. 1016-05 The City of Corpus Christi: A change of zoning from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District. The property is described as being a 6.36 acre tract, out of a 7.245 acre public park, Mt. Vernon Subdivision Unit 3, located on the southeast corner of McArdle Road and Holmes Drive. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 2, 2016): Tract 1: Approval of the change of zoning from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District except for that portion of the tract abutting Holmes Drive and extending to a depth of 50 feet measured from the Holmes Drive right-of-way line. (See Tract Exhibit) Tract 2: Denial of the change of zoning from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “CG-2” General Commercial District and in lieu thereof approval of the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District for that portion of the property abutting Homes Drive to a depth of 50 feet measured from the Homes Drive right-of-way line. (Seeheard on public hearing and passed on first reading as amendedPass Action details Video Video
16-1310 112. Public Hearing / First ReadingPublic Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 10329 Kingsbury Drive (Requires ¾ vote) Case No. 0916-01 Coastal Bend Grace House, Inc.: A change of zoning from the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to the “CG-1/SP” General Commercial District with a Special Permit. The property is described as Block 3, Lot 4, Hill Country Estates, located on the southeast corner of Kingsbury Drive and McKinzie Road. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 7, 2016): Denial of the change of zoning from the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to the “CG-1/SP” General Commercial District with a Special Permit and, in lieu thereof, approval of the “CN-1/SP” Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit subject to seven conditions. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), upon application by Coastal Bend Grace House, Inc. (“Owner”), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 0.86-acre tract of land described as Block 3, Lot 4, Hill Country Estates, from the “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to theard in public hearing/failed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
16-1323 19. E-Session ItemExecutive 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 potential settlement in Janet Cormier, et al v. City of Corpus Christi.passed after executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
16-1324 110. E-Session ItemExecutive 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 emergency service districts, the provision of fire and ambulance services, dispatching, 911 services, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, and collective bargaining.discussed in executive session  Action details Not available
16-1322 113. ResolutionOne Reading Action Item - Opposing proposed Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rule amendments that give TCEQ broader discretion to order boil water notices Resolution authorizing submission of comments in proposed rulemaking at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) regarding revised total coliform rule plus, TCEQ Rule Project No. 2015-035-290-OW, to oppose proposed rules that allow discretionary issuance of boil water notices and request clarification with regard to other proposed amendments.passedPass Action details Video Video
16-1327 114. MotionDiscussion and consideration of "Petition for Removal according to City Charter Sec. 11(6)(b)" of Council Member At-Large Mark Scott.no action taken  Action details Video Video
16-1328 115. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Final Reimbursement of Election Services Overbilling Ordinance accepting payment from Nueces County in the amount of $73,616.52 as the final reimbursement for election services overbilling and appropriating in the No. 1020 General Fund; changing the FY2016-2017 operating budget adopted by Ordinance 030965 to increase revenues by $73,616.52.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
16-1272 116. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a grant amendment for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention/Texas Healthy Communities grant and ratifying acceptance to begin October 1, 2016 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept an amendment to a grant contract for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention/Texas Healthy Communities (HPCDP/TXHC) grant in the amount of $50,000.00, increasing the total amount to $100,000.00, from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund to provide funds to implement systems and strategies that address one or more Texas Healthy Communities priority indicators for the amended contract period October 1, 2015, through September 30, 2017; appropriating the increased grant amount; and ratifying acceptance of the amended grant agreement to begin October 1, 2016.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
16-1308 117. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds and approving Engineering Design Contracts for Residential Reconstruction Test Projects - Ralston Avenue and Rogerson Drive Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 1042 Residential and Local Street Fund for the Residential Reconstruction Test Projects - Ralston Avenue and Rogerson Drive; amending the FY 2017 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030965; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract for engineering design services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $88,420 for design of Ralston Avenue and Freese & Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $97,764 for the design of Rogerson Drive.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
16-1316 118. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Continuing Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) Updated Service Credits for Current Participants and Increases for Prior and Current Annuities Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said system for service performed by qualifying members of such system who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective date for such actions; and providing for severance.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
16-1229 119. MotionLease Agreement for 150 parking spaces for Police Department and Municipal Court Facilities Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew a five-year Parking Space Lease Agreement with 101 Shoreline Limited for 150 parking spaces located at 221 South Water Street, necessary to support the Police Department and Municipal Court facilities, and approving monthly lease payments of $6,620 per month inclusive of the City’s share of utilities, property taxes, mowing, and parking lot maintenance.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1301 120. ResolutionResolution ratifying the submission of a grant application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application in the amount of $391,200 to the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1221 121. MotionService Agreement for Elevator Maintenance and Repairs for 17 elevators Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve a Service Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation, of Morristown, New Jersey, to perform maintenance and repairs to 17 elevators for an amount of $95,324.84. In addition to Contractor’s repair cost, this motion also included a 10% contingency of $9,532.48 to address unforeseen conditions. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the State of Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TxMas).recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1302 122. MotionConstruction Contract for the Sharpsburg Lift Station Upgrade and Up River Road Force Main Rehabilitation (Capital Improvement Project) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Associated Construction Partners, Ltd. of Boerne, Texas in the amount of $3,042,665 for the Sharpsburg Lift Station Upgrade and Up River Road Force Main Rehabilitation for the Total Base Bid.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1296 123. ResolutionResolution authorizing Advance Funding Agreement for 2014 Highway Safety Improvements Program (Bond 2014, Proposition 2) Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for 2014 Highway Safety Improvements Program with the City’s local participation in the amount of $779,877.60 from the Bond 2012 and Bond 2014 programs.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1298 124. MotionConstruction Contract for the Choke Canyon Dam Sluice Gate Stem Repairs Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Huffman Contractors, LLC of Nederland, Texas in the amount of $189,999 for the Choke Canyon Dam Sluice Gate Stem Repairs for the Total Base Bid.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1306 125. MotionEngineering Construction Contract for Alternative Capacity Power Generation Staples and Navigation Water Pump Station (Capital Improvement Project) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with McDonald Municipal & Industrial of Houston, Texas in the amount of $868,869 for the Alternative Capacity Power Generation - Staples and Navigation Water Pump Station for the Total Base Bid.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1307 126. MotionApproving Cellular Services for Phones, Wireless Devices, and Connectivity Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with T-Mobile USA, Inc., of Bellevue, Washington, based on a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR), for a total estimated expenditure of $1,650,348 for three years, of which $412,587 is funded in FY2016-2017, with options to extend for up to one additional one-year period subject to renewals of the State’s DIR contract (DIR-TSO-3416) with T-Mobile, sufficient annual appropriations, and mutual consent of the vendor and City Manager.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
16-1289 127. MotionEstablishing Waste Acceptance Contract with Killian Calderon Disposal LLC Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an 11-year contract with Killian Calderon Disposal, LLC, guaranteeing the delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected within the boundaries of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments region to the City’s Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill, with a termination date of November 12, 2027.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
16-1313 128. PresentationWater Quality Projects Updatepresented  Action details Video Video
16-1351 129. PresentationEthics Commission Ethics Code Recommendationspresented  Action details Video Video