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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/20/2015 4yU8 Cgs, � � 1h % o v �r 4*� 1852` 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 January 20, 2015 which were approved by the City Council on January 27, 2015. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of January, 2015. Ta-10-12.GCeN. Rebecca Huerta City Secretary SEAL INDEXED 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi corpus Christi,TX,s40, t a/ ;� ,��'`; �� cctexas.com ��� ._.i� Pf 4Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday,January 20,2015 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. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Felix Zavala, El Shaddai Church. Pastor Felix Zavala gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Andy Leal Jr., Interim Director of Street Services. Interim Director of Street Services Andy Leal,Jr.led the Pledge of Allegiance. D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting. Charter Officers: City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta. Present: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott, and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn E. Proclamations/Commendations 1. Proclamation declaring January as, "Dynamic Dollar Month to Fight Human Trafficking". Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation.Mayor Martinez presented a proclamation for a Day of Remembrance for fallen Corpus Christi Police Office Matthew Barrett Thebeau who lost his life seven years ago on January 20,2008 while responding to a call in progress and asked for a moment of silence. Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 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 comments from the public. Jack Gordy and Abel Alonzo addressed obstructions on the sidewalk on Airline Road. Barry Box Executive Director of the Buccaneer Commission discussed how Buc Days might grow and be made better using a five-year plan and identifying a permanent location for Buc Days. Susie Luna Saldana commented regarding staff being allowed to comment following citizens' comments during the public comment portion of the City Council Meeting and she commented that she was saddened that four police officers followed Jack Gordy out of the City Council Chamber. Susan Ramey and Phyllis Dinges spoke in support of improving their Flour Bluff neighborhood. Benjamin Graham spoke regarding various violations of city code issued to him and potential conficts with existing laws related thereto. Warren Andrich spoke in favor of hiring Stacey Anaya in the position of the Director of the City's Parks and Recreation Department. G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: City Manager Ron Olson stated: briefings on Items 2,3 and 4 will be postponed;Valerie Gray has been appointed Executive Director of Public Works;citizens are encouraged to properly dispose of Christmas trees by taking them citizens'collection transfer location or putting them out for scheduled brush pickup,the mulch from which will be available to citizens in February;City Attorney Miles Risley has been appointed President of the Texas Coalition of Affordable Power;recognized city employees for the risks each faces in his/her job with the City;the City Council has been provided the City's FY14-15 Annual Business Plan. a. BRIEFINGS : (ITEMS 2-4) 2. Chaparral Street Improvement Project Update This Presentation was postponed. 3. Capital Programs Department Organizational Assessment This Presentation was postponed. 4. Bond Street Program Update This Presentation was postponed. b. OTHER H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 5) Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive session. The Council went into executive session. 5. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire collective bargaining negotiations and the Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association and term(s)thereof with possible discussion, resolution(s), and other actions in open session concerning any matters related thereto. This E-session Item was discussed in executive session. I. MINUTES: 6. Special Meeting of January 13, 2015 Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the minutes. Council Member Magil made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously. J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: 7. Animal Control Advisory Board Building Standards Board Library Board Parking Advisory Committee Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas Sister City Committee Transportation Advisory Committee Tree Advisory Committee Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following appointments were made: Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,Texas Council Member Magill nominated Wayne Squires. Council Member Scott nominated Alfred"Al"Jones. Wayne Squires was appointed with Council Members Vaughn,Rubio,Garza,Magill and Rosas voting for Wayne Squires and Council Members McIntyre,Scott,Riojas and Mayor Martinez voting for Alfred"Al"Jones. Animal Control Advisory Committee Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Samantha Person,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously. Building Standards Board Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Lee R.Hassman,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously. Library Board Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Natalie Rogen,Diana Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Broyles and Evelyn Sue Donahoe,seconded by Council Member Magill and approved unanimously. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to nominate Jessica Hamilton,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously. Parking Advisory Committee Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Terry Sweeny,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Ricardo Pedraza. Council Member McIntyre nominated Gary McCoig. Council Member Magill retracted his motion and nominated Ricardo Pedraza. Ricardo Pedraza was appointed with the following vote: Council Members Riojas,Rosas,Magill,Garza,Rubio, Vaughn and Mayor Martinez voting for Ricardo Pedraza and Council Members Scott and McIntyre voting for Gary McGoig. Sister City Committee Appointments were postponed in lieu of additional recruiting. Transportation Advisory Committee Mayor Martinez nominated Tommy E.Watson,Jr. Council Member Magill nominated Robert Saldana. Robert Saldana was appointed with Council Members McIntyre,Vaughn,Garza,Magill,Riojas and Rosas voting for Robert Saldana and Council Members Rubio,Scott and Mayor Martinez voting for Tommy E.Watson,Jr. Tree Advisory Committee Council Member Lucy Rubio made a motion to appoint Margareta Fratila, seconded by Council Member Magill and approved unanimously. K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 -28) Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Member Vaughn requested that Item 23 be pulled for individual consideration. Council Member McIntyre requested that Items 16 and 19 be pulled for individual consideration. Karen Childers spoke regarding the affordable housing grant program and how it helps low income families. Warren Andrich with the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors said the Affordable Housing Program will,for the first time,include rentals and encouraged city council members to give the item further consideration instead of allowing it to go ahead as-is. On a motion by Council Member McIntyre,seconded by Council Member Garza,with the exception of Items 16, 19 and 23,the consent agenda items were approved by one vote as follows: Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 0 Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 8. Purchase of Centracs Automated Transportation Management System Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Centracs Automated Transportation Management System from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of$241,000.00. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-005 9. Purchase of 152 Econolite Cobalt Controllers 2100 to replace incompatible controllers for traffic signal system Motion approving the purchase of 152, Econolite Cobalt Controller 2100 from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of$448,400.00. The award is abased on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-006 10. Purchase of eighteen (18)Traffic Signal Cabinets Motion approving the purchase of eighteen (18) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)TS2-1 Traffic Signal Cabinets from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of $148,032.00. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-007 11. Purchase of six(6) Radar Vehicle Detection Systems Motion approving the purchase of six (6) radar vehicle detection systems from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of$98,280.00. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-008 Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 12. Service Agreement for Herbicide Application Motion approving a service agreement with DeAngelo Brothers, LLC, Katy, Texas for herbicide application in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0300-14, based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of$82,462.89, of which $68,719.07 is required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the contract will be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2)additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Operations Department in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-009 13. Supply Agreements for Food Items Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies in the following amounts in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-15-1 for food items, for an estimated six-month expenditure of$193,802.43. The terms of the contracts shall be for six months. Funds are available through the Meals on Wheels Grant. LaBatt Food Service Performance Food Group Corpus Christi, Texas Victoria, Texas 154 Line Items 127 Line Items $78,687.09 $115,115.34 Grand Total: $193,802.43 This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-010 14. Engineering construction contract for FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments Task Order No. 5 and 6 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Bay, Ltd of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$783,023 for the TXDOT Participation Projects-Task Order Nos. 5 and 6- FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments for the total base bid. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-011 15. Engineering Construction Contract for FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments Task Order No. 7 Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with National Power Rodding Corporation of Austin, Texas in the amount of$70,306 for the TXDOT Participation Projects-Task Order No. 7- FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments for the total base bid. This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: M2015-012 17. Nominating Flint Hills Resources, LP as a Triple Jumbo Texas Enterprise Zone Project Resolution nominating Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC ("Flint Hills")to the Office of the Governor Economic Development&Tourism ("EDT")through the Economic Development Bank("Bank") as a Triple Jumbo Enterprise Project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act ("Act"). This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030397 18. Approving the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No:030398 20. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC)to enhance enforcement of bar,taverns, or pub zoning (1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code by revising subsections 5.2.7 to enhance enforcement of bar, taverns, or pub zoning; amending the Unified Development Code by revising subsections 5.1.4.F to correct an error in the text for restaurant accessory use; and providing for severance, penalty, publication, and effective date. This Ordinance was passed on secnd reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030400 21. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from Manufactured Home and Industrial to Industrial with a Special Permit at 7585 Leopard Street(1st Reading 1/13/15) Case No. 1214-02 Isaias Franco: A change of zoning from "RMH" Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Manufactured Home District and "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource Extraction, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is described as being a 15.854-acre tract of land out of the Anthony C. Page Survey 591 and the A.M. French Survey 312, Abstract 1018 and a 20.00-acre tract of land out of a 202.16-acre tract out of Section 8, Range V, of the H.P.L. Kinney Sectionalized Lands, located on the south side of Leopard Street between Rhew Road and Cathead Road Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 17, 2014): Approval of the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource Extraction subject to conditions. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon application by Isaias Franco ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 15.854-acre tract of land out of the Anthony C. Page Survey 591 and the A.M. French Survey 312, Abstract 1018 and a 20.00-acre tract of land out of a 202.16-acre tract out of Section 8, Range V, of the H.P.L. Kinney Sectionalized Lands, from the "RMH" Manufactured Home District and "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource Extraction; 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: 030401 22. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from Residential to Commercial at 5921 Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 1/13/15) Case No. 1214-01 Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service, Inc.: A change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from residential to commercial uses. The property is described as being a 2.13 acre tract of land out of Lot 20, Section 10, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the southwest corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Loire Boulevard. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 3, 2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 application by Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Services, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.13 acre tract of land out of Lot 20, Section 10, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood 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:030402 24. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)task force program (1st Reading 1113/15) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program, in the amount of$19,800 to purchase equipment, supplies, and training travel for the ICAC program within the Police Department; and appropriating the $19,800 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030404 25. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to modify Animal Care Ordinance(1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the Corpus Christi Code to reassign Animal Care Services roles and responsibilities; to designate the Animal Care Services Manager as the Local Rabies Control Authority; to establish a fee schedule; authorizing waiver of fees; providing Animal Control Service Manager authority to prohibit dangerous dogs within the City; eliminating $25 refund for sterilization of adopted animals; prohibiting traps with holding mechanisms; to modify the name of Animal Control Advisory Committee; to modify the ex officio members; to designate the Animal Care Advisory Committee as the Animal Shelter Committee; Providing for severance; Providing for publication; Providing for penalty; and Providing an effective date. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030405 26. Second Reading Ordinance-Purchase of electronic plan review solution from Bentley Systems, Inc. (1st Reading 1/13/14) Ordinance appropriating $236,104 from the Unreserved Fund Balance Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 in the Development Services Fund No. 4670 for the purchase of Bentley electronic plan review software; changing the FY 2014-2015 Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 to increase expenditures by $236,104; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute contract with Bentley for electronic plan software, with the total amount of the fixed price agreement of$286,104; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute amendment to Master Contract with Bentley Systems, Inc. for implementation of an electronic plan review solution. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030406 27. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a utility easement located west of the Ayers Street public right-of-way, and north of the Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) right-of-way (1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance abandoning and vacating an 8,598-square foot portion of an existing 10-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 1 & 2, Cabaniss Acres No. 2, located west of the Ayers Street public right-of-way, and north of the Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) right-of-way; and requiring the owners, Ernesto &Vienna Flores, to comply with the specified conditions. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030407 28. Second Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for CC Cold Storage, LLC and South Texas Cold Storage, LLC facility located at 260 McBride Lane (1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and CC Cold Storage, LLC and South Texas Cold Storage, LLC ("Cold Storage") to provide a grant of up to$265,000, for the creation of jobs and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Business Incentive Project Service Agreement with the Type A Corporation regarding implementation and administration of the Cold Storage Business Incentive Agreement for the creation of jobs; and appropriating $265,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for said business incentive grant from the Type A Corporation to Cold Storage; and changing the FY 2014-2015 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 030294, by increasing expenditures by$265,000. This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: 030408 Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 16. Amending Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies Motion to approve Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies. Mayor Martinez referred to Rem 16.Director of Housing and Community Development Eddie Ortega stated that this item consists of the Type A Amended Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies which acknowledge and allow for the support of rental housing projects as an affordable housing strategy for the citizens of Corpus Christi. Council Member McIntyre spoke regarding whether the applicable policy has been devised for the new goals and strategies that are the subject of this Agenda Item;the requirements to get a grant to purchase a home versus a rental; establishment of requirements regarding rentals. Council Member Scott addressed bridging HUD guidelines and market opportunites as well as providing opportunites to support affordable housing. Council Member Riojas discussed having a conversation between the City Council,the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation to gain alignment of applicable policies as well as regarding how to create the most optimal environment for voters to vote to renew the existing 1/8 cent sales tax. City Manager Ron Olson said the target date for the Joint Meeting is March 8,2015. Mayor Martinez discussed spending the majority of money on home ownership and having some guiding principles regarding use of these monies for rentals. Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the Motion,seconded by Council Member Rosas and approved with the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 0 Enactment No: M2015-013 19. Resolution in support of the proposed revitalization of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority -La Armada II Public Housing Complex Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in support of the proposed revitalization of the La Armada II Public Housing Complex. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Housing and Community Development Eddie Ortega stated that the Resolution is in support of proposed revitalization of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority's La Armada II Public Housing Public Housing Complex. Council Member McIntyre discussed the importance of this project;looking at the entire affordable housing market;and the Housing Authority selling to developers or trading with the City for this grant land it owns,so that it might be developed and help fund improvements. Mayor Martinez suggested considering each project on its own merits and the value it will bring to revatalization,infill development,and putting housing back online. There were no comments from the public. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the Resolution,seconded by Council Member Magill and approved with the following vote: Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 030399 23. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to modify auto wrecker ordinance (1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance amending Chapter 57, Article V"AUTOWRECKERS"of the Corpus Christi Code by modifying permitting, regulatory, and enforcement procedures of auto wreckers, increasing fees for substitution of vehicle, and increasing wrecker service fees; Providing an effective date; Providing for severance; Providing for penalty; and Providing for publication. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that Item 23 is an amendment to Chapter 57,Autowreckers,to modify the ordinance regarding the impact of technology on fees. Council Member Vaughn stated that she will not support the amendment because it increases fees. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the Ordinance,seconded by Council Member Rubio and approved with the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 030403 M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 29) 29. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds into the Crime Control District Fund (1st Reading 1/13/15) Ordinance appropriating $1,323,658.59 from the unreserved fund balance in No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for"one-time" expenditures in the FY 2014-2015 operating budget, and changing the FY 2014-2015 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by increasing expenditures by$1,323,658.59. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29. Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate the one-time expenditures from the Crime Control budget in the amount of$1,323,659.59.Chief Simpson provided a revised estimate of the safety fence and maintenance items project which Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 includes a security fence,repaving of the parking lot and landscaping.Director of Facilities Carlos Gonzalez provided an explanation of the proposal for recommended improvements including:landscaping,pavement,demolition of canopy items,fencing,the reason for rubber wheel stops;the electrical components,other facility improvements,contingencies,and contributions from the Downtown Management District in the amount of$10,000 and the Department of Facilities&Property Management in the amount of$50,000. Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the contributions were designated to specific improvements;concerns with using funds from the Crime Control fund for beautification;whether funds from the Corpus Christi Police Foundation can be used for the landscaping;the area where the pergola will be located;consideration for the funds to come from the General Fund;the minimum landscaping requirements for the private sector; whether the maintenance,fencing and gate operations will be factored into the budget;irrigation requirements;the Crime Control funding and projections for sales tax;whether the fund balance includes the funding for the 13 additional approved officers;concerns with the sales tax projections dropping because of the price of oil;the infestation of rodents and insects;the number of people that utilize the facility;closure of one of the drive-ways;the last time improvements were made to the Police station;how much was spent this fiscal year on maintenance of the building;and whether the improvements will save on maintenance.Terry Sweeney with the Downtown Management District spoke regarding the DMD's committment of$10,000 for the landscaping elements to improve the Police Department and the downtown area.Mike Staff, former Chairman of the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District, provided information on the Board's decision to support the landscaping as part of the improvements to the police parking lot.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo thanked the Council for their concerns and spoke in support of setting the standard and doing the improvements right.Susie Luna Saldana asked the Council to support the whole proposal to beautify the area and protect the officers.City Manager Olson stated that he objected to the use of the funds from the General Fund. Mayor Martinez made a motion to amend the ordinance by taking$55,000 for landscaping from the General Fund and reducing the total police cost to $514,001.The motion was seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.This Ordinance was passed as amended on second reading and approved with the following vote: Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 0 Enactment No:030409 O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 30-31) 30. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds for the Elderly Nutrition Program Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 documents necessary to accept and appropriate a $631,131 grant from the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the FY 2015 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition Program. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate$631,131 for the Elderly Nutrition Program.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading with the following vote: Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas Abstained: 0 31. First Reading Ordinance Designating Cheniere Reinvestment Zone Ordinance designating the Cheniere Reinvestment Zone within the City limits under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act (the "Act"), (Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code) Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.City Secretary Huerta stated that Council Members Magill and Scott will be abstaining from this item.Mike Culbertson with the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that the purpose of this item is to designate the Cheniere Reinvestment Zone to allow the area to be granted benefits and to allow other taxing entities to decide whether to grant a tax abatement.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Riojas made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading with the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn Abstained: 2- Council Member Magill and Council Member Scott P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 32-36) Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 32.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Members Scott and Magill were recusing themselves from the discussion on Item 32. 32. Chapter 380 Agreement for Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC (Cheneire) Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Corpus Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 Christi Liquefaction, LLC ("Agreement")for certain economic development grants for development of a liquid natural gas facility within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and for construction of docks potentially within the Corpus Christi city limits for the benefit of the City. This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. 33. Agreement for temporary tax abatement for Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC providing for temporary property tax abatement This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. 34. Lease Expansion Amendment for the City Detention Center at 615 Leopard, Suite 113A Motion to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Expansion Amendment which applies to the original Lease Agreement dated April 13, 2004, between Landlord, Wilson Plaza Associates LP., and Tenant, The City of Corpus Christi for suite number 113-A, located at 615 Leopard Street. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 35. Approving a Service Agreement for Rental of one(1) Motor Grader and three (3)Wheel Loaders for Beach Operations Motion approving a service agreement with Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, Corpus Christi, Texas for the rental of one(1) motor grader and three (3)wheel loaders in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0197-14, based on only bid for a total expenditure of$560,709.00, of which $166,136.00 is required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015 The term of the agreement shall be for twenty-seven (27) months. Funds have been budgeted by the Parks and Recreation Department in FY 2014-2015. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 36. Appointing Council Members to Corpus Christi Housing and Finance Corporation and Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation Boards Motion appointing Council Members Nelda Martinez, Chad Magill, Lillian Riojas, Mark Scott, Carolyn Vaughn, Brian Rosas, Lucy Rubio, Colleen McIntyre and Rudy Garza, Jr. as Board Members of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation. Corpus Christi Page 15 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 20,2015 This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. Q. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 37) 37. Annual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation Annual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held. R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: S. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3:11 p.m. Corpus Christi Page 16 Printed on 1/23/2015