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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 September
17, 2013, which were approved by the City Council on October 8, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND and SEAL, on the 8th day of October, 2013.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,September 17,2013 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mr. Chuck Goodwin, Fish for Life Ministries
Mr.Goodwin gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Ms.Mary Ann Pena with the City Secretary's Office gave the Pledge of
Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that quorum of the Council
and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Ron Olson,First Assistant City Attorney Alison
Logan,and Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Mayor NIlda Martinez,Councit Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Councit Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Liltian Riclas,and Council Member Rudy Garza
E. Proclamations 1 Commendations
4. Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board and Commission
Members
Mayor Martinez conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS 1 UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the City Manager's
Comments. City Manager Olson reported on the recent rainfall's impact on the
watershed. He said the impact was not substantial. Water levels in Choke
Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi remained the same.
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I. MINUTES:
4. Regular Council Meeting of September 10, 2013
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the approval of the
minutes. Councilmember Scott made a motion to approve the minutes as
presented,seconded by Ms.Leal. The Minutes were approved.
J. BOARDS& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for the consent agenda.
Councilmember(s)requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the public.The consent agenda was passed In
one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ricias and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
5. Service Agreement for Pump& Motor Repairs at water treatment plant
Motion approving a service agreement with Smith Pump Company„ Inc.„
Woodway, Texas, based on best value, in accordance with Request for
Proposal 13I-0120-13, for an estimated annual expenditure of $664,260 of
which $553,550 is budgeted in FY 201312014. The term of the agreement
will be for one year and will automatically be extended for up to two
additional one-year periods, subject to the approval of the service provider
and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Water Department in FY 201312014,
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2013-140
6. Service Agreement for Workers' Compensation Third-Party
Administrator Services
Motion approving a service agreement with York Risk Services Group,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for workers' compensation third-party
administration services, in accordance with Request for Proposal
Number BI-0063-13, based on lowest responsible proposal, for an
estimated one-year expenditure of$329,290, of which $301,849.17 is
required for FY13/14. The term of the service agreement will be for
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one year with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year
periods subject to the approval of the service provider and the City
Manager or designee. This service will be used by the Risk
Management Division of the Legal Department in administering the
City's workers'compensation claims. Funding is available in the
Liability and Employee Benefits Workers' Compensation Fund for
FY13114,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Councilmember s)asked if the company had
a local office and for clarification regarding the budgeted amount for the
contract. There were no comments from the public.This Motion was passed
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen,Council Member Loeb„ Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott,Council Member Magill Council Member McIntyre,Council
Member Rioias and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2013-141
7. Use of Permanent Art Trust funds to complete sculpture
installation and identification
Motion to approve an $9,920 expenditure from the Permanent Art
Trust Fund for expenses related to fabrication, re-installation, and
identification of Chin art sculpture at the American Bank Center on the
Corpus Christi Bay Front.
Th is Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No M2013-142
8. Contract Amendment No. 1 for Water Conservation Outreach
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with dlo
Three Dimensional Development, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$30,000.00, for a total restated fee not to exceed
$78,500.00 for Water Conservation Outreach.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-143
9. Construction Contract-for Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA) 17-35 Runway Navigational Aids
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) 17-35 Runway NAVAIDs
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(Navigational Aids) project in the amount of$857,863,80 for the Base
Bid plus Additive 2...
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment Nm M2013-144
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "IH" Heavy Industrial District, on
property located south of La Quinta Road and bayward of the City
limit line. (1st Reading 9110113)
Case No. 0713-05 Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,
Texas: A rezoning from the""`'RS-0" Single-Family 6 District to the'IH'
Heavy Industrial District on property described as being a 268„68-acre
tract of land out of the Geronimo Valdez Survey„ Abstract 269, the
John Garreghty Survey, Abstract 139, the T.T. Williamson Surveys,
Abstracts Nos, 284, 285, 286„ 287„ 288, and 289, and the State
Mineral Tract Nos, 1, 11, and 12, located south of La Quinta Road and
bayward of the City of Corpus Christi city limit line.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 31. 2013)
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6” Single-Family 6
District to the"IH" Heavy Industrial District
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code upon application
by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
268,68-acre tract of land out of the Geronimo Valdez Survey, Abstract
269, the John Garreghty Survey, Abstract 139, the T.T. Williamson
Surveys, Abstracts Nos. 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, and 289, and the
State Mineral Tract Nos. 1, 11, and 12, from the"RS-6" Single-Family
6 District to the"IH" Heavy Industrial 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 Na 029948
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"IL" Light
Industrial District to the 11CG-2" General Commercial District, on
property located at 2301 Agnes Street. (1st Reading 9110113)
Case No. 0813-01 Stuart Seigel: A rezoning from the"IL" Light
Industrial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property to be
rezoned is described as Lots 1-24, Block 8, Patrick-Webb Addition,
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located between Agnes and Marguerite Streets and between
Twentieth and Twenty-first Streets.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 14. 2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL' Light Industrial District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Stuart Spigel, acting as agent on behalf of SPS Texas
Centers, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to Lots 1-24, Block 8, Patrick-Webb Addition, from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 029949
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
2014 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the Texas
Departmant of Transportation (TXDOT) (1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$96 397.90 for the 2014
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP)within
the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed
enforcement overtime, with a city match of$48,041.33, for a total
project cost of$144,439.23 and appropriating $96,397.90 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment him 029950
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a
Regional grant for WebEOC (1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Council in the amount of$30,000 for
the benefit of the City's WebEOC operations; and appropriating
$30,000 from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council into the No
1062 Fire Grant Fund to purchase equipment, services, technical
support and training for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's
WebEOC.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No 029951
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14. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction contract for Fire
Station No.5 Relocation Re-Bid (Bond 2008) (1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No, 029916 to transfer$181,690 in
programmed project savings from Project No, 140232 New Fire
Station in area of Holly/Saratoga and Ayers to Project No. 140231
Relocation of Fire Station No.. 5 Project and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee., to execute a Construction Contract with
Safenet Services of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Fire Station No. 5
Relocation Re-Bid (Bond 2008) project in the amount of
$1,777,037.00 for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternates C, E, F. I, J
and K.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 029952
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for park
improvements and other related projects (1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance appropriating $410,468.46 in developer contributions and
$766.93 in interest earnings for a sum of$411,235.39 in the No.4720
Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements, and other
related projects.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No..029953
16. Second Reading Ordinance - Funding the creation of a strike
force for minor emergency maintenance items (1st Reading
9110113)
Ordinance appropriating $296,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 1020 General Fund Reserve to be used for emergency
maintenance employees and equipment; changing the FY 2013-2014
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 to increase
appropriations by$296,500.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:029954
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Changing Born Street from one-way
traffic to two-way traffic (1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance amending Section 53-250 of the Code of Ordinances to
delete"Born Street, between Water Street and Chaparral Street"from
Schedule I, One-way streets and alleys; providing for penalties;
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providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029955
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Granting a Revocable Easement to
allow a pipeline to cross two tracts of City owned land (1st
Reading 9110113)
Ordinance granting a Revocable Easement to TexStar Midstream
Utility, LP to construct, operate„ maintain, repair and remove one (1)
12-inch pipeline across two tracts of City owned land located
southwest of the O.N, Stevens Water Treatment Plant; for the amount
of $70,000 paid to the City; authorizing the City Manager or designee
to execute the Revocable Easement instrument and other related
documents for the conveyance of the revocable easement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No;029956
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving agreement and
reimbursement for construction of a water arterial transmission
and grid main line(1st Reading9110113)
Ordinance authorizing execution of a water arterial transmission and
grid main construction and reimbursement agreement("Agreement")
with Kitty Hawk Development LTD., ("Developer"), for the construction
of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and appropriating
$30,691.40 from the No, 4030 Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance with the
Agreement,
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:02995'
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Reestablishing Industrial Districts
and authorizing City Manager to execute Industrial District
Agreements for a ten year period.(1st Reading 9110113)
Ordinance authorizing the reestablishment of land areas located within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as
Industrial Districts;; reserving and preserving all rights, powers and
duties of the City Council; authorizing the City Manager, or designee,
to execute Industrial District Agreements by and between the City and
various property owners located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No:029958
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.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 have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for public comment. Mr.
Dick Messberger with the Kingsville EDC spoke regarding Beechcraft,a new
manufacturer for the T-6,the primary trainer for NAS-CC. He presented the
Mayor with a model T-6 in honor of their support for the community. Mr.
Johnny French stated that during Item 26 on the day's agenda,he asked
Council to ask whether all the elements of the Packery Channel"6-Pack"would
be completed and ask if the$4 million in the the Packery Channel maintenance
fund would be enough for future maintenance.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2-3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the executive
sessions on the day's agenda. The Council went into executive session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the evaluation of the City
Secretary with possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council returned from executive session.Mayor Martinez stated that the
following motion was discussed in e-session for Council consideration:
Motion authorizing lifetime full golf and cart privileges at Corpus Christi
Municipal Golf Courses for City Secretary Armando Chapa.
Councilmember Scott made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Ms.McIntyre,and passed.
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2013-139
3. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 to consult with attorneys regarding contemplated litigation
related to the city wastewater treatment plants, with possible
discussion and action in open session
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (NONE)
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 21)
Mayor Martinez called for future agenda items.City Manager Olson said staff
had a presentation on Item 21.
21. Agreement for the Assessment of the Efficiency and
Effectiveness of the Fire Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
consultant agreement with MGT of America, Inc. to provide an
assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the City of Corpus
Christi Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $97,950... Funding
is available in the Fire Department Budget for fiscal year 241312014.
This Motion was recommended by staff to regular agenda.
Enactment No: M2013-145
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 22-27)
22. Port Corpus Christi Project 2020 Stragtegic Planning Process
Mayor Martinez called for Item 22. Mr.Al Jones,Port of Corpus Christi
commissioner,stated that the purpose of the presentation was to discuss the
Port of Corpus Christi's Project 2020 Strategic Planning Process. He
discussed the trends in tonnage by commodity,crude oil inbound v.outbound,
the impacts of shifting cargo movements,and new developments in the area.
Mr.John LaRue,executive director of the Port of Corpus Christi,stated that
the strategic plan was needed to assess this period of fast-paced change and
growth. He said the plan components were to determine the strengths,
weaknesses,and opportunities analysis for the region;commodity forecasts;
assessment of current assets;and identification of objectives to he completed
In a 7-year horizon. He said the Planning Guide would help guide decisions
regarding budgeting,leasing,land use and potential for highest and best use;
and preservation of sites and corridors for future development Mr.Rich
Stroot,team leader and rail specialist for the project,discussed the strategic
planning process. He said the three main concerns being voiced by the Port
community were water supply reliability;electric power capacity,short and
long term;and workforce availability. Chairman Mike Carrell asked for the
Council's input on the project
Councllmembers spoke regarding the following issues: status of the Channel
Improvement Project;Rincon Channel artificial reef;offers to assist the Port
with their concerns regarding water supply and workforce,or other concerns;
desalinization efforts;city efforts to increase housing through infill program;
available land and docks for long-term growth;additional rail capacity;how
Harbor Bridge height will affect the Port.
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23. Joint Land Use Study
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23,Joint Land Use Study(JLUS). Bob Payne
with the Planning Department stated that the purpose of the presentation was
to encourage land use compatibility for public safety surrounding NAS-CC,
Waldron Field,Cabaniss Field,and Corpus Christi International Airport.
Additionally,he said the JLUS would help with military mission sustainability.
He said the JLUS was a grant funded study involving many partners,including
property owners,city council members,Texas A&M Corpus Christi,TxDOT,
and the Port of Corpus Christi. He reviewed the JLUS background report,
which explained the technical issues and provided a comprehensive reference.
He said 24 compatibility factors were assessed in the report,and staff was
requesting that the Council accept the background report. He reviewed the
joint land use study,including highlights and recommendations. He also
discussed the public involvement process. Capt.David Edgecomb of NAS-CC
thanked the Council and the community for their support of the military.
Councilmembers spoke positively regarding the public involvement process
for the project Mr.Payne stated that the public hearing and first reading
ordinance for the JLUS were scheduled for next week's Council meeting.
24. Street Preventive Maintenance Program
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24. City Engineer Dan Bliss stated that the
purpose of the presentation was to discuss the street preventive maintenance
program. He discussed the street selection criteria for the project;the street
network;and the workplan action items. He said the goal was to catch streets
In need of maintenance before they fall into the category with those that need
reconstruction. He said the work needed to be completed every seven years.
He said engineers should have their maintenance plan of action completed in
November;they will coordinate the plan with utilities. If the City awards
contracts in December,he said that the overlay work could begin in January
2014. Most the work would be done in-house. City Manager Olson
emphasized that the January start was not a guarantee. Counciimembers
spoke regarding the following issues: how a PCI index for a street is
determined;condition of Nesbit Street;discussion about scheduling a
presentation on residential streets in the spring once progress on the street
preventive maintenance program was assessed.
25. Street Component Discussion
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25. City Engineer Dan Bliss stated that the
purpose of the presentation was to discuss the components of a street He
reviewed the various street elements,and showed photos of rolled curb and
gutters on selected streets. Counciimembem spoke regarding the following
Issues: creating a utility bill insert to encourage residents to clean gutters;any
city policies that could prevent heavy trucks from going down residential
roads;retention pond on Paul Jones I Holly Road.
26. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Annual Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris introduced Dr.Rick Barrera with the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee to provide their annual update. Dr.Barrera reported on the
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committee's efforts to get the word out regarding parks and recreation
programs. He said parks and recreation volunteers put in about 100,000 hours
last year. Councilmembers thanked the committee for their efforts. City
Engineer Dan Bites provided a brief update on Packery Channel f,-pack project.
He said none of the projects had been canceled. He said Phases 1 and 2 were
completed. He said three meetings would be held in October to discuss the
continued funding of the projects.
27. Wastewater Trust Fund
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27. Interim Assistant City Manager Mark Van
Vleck said that the purpose of the presentation was to discuss the solvency of
the wastewater trunk line system trust fund. He discussed the purpose of the
fund,the causes of the insolvency,and the current costs and revenues. He
said the trunk balance had a positive balance of$152,000. He provided staffs
recommendations to improve the system,including: only increasing fees to
prevent inflation;UDC text amendment to change the priority of the
reimbursement;and to exempt the are south of Oso Creek. He said he vetted
the proposed changes with larger developers.Councilmembers discussed
platting requirements;ways to fund projects without using trust fund dollars.
R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at approximately 4:30 p.m.
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