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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 February 23, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on March 8, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of March, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,February 23,2016 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 Rabbi Mary Ekroos -Kehilat B'nai Shalom.
Rabbi Mary Ekroos gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Steve Viera -
Benefits Manager, Human Resources.
Benefits Manager Steve Viera led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
(Note:Council Member Magill arrived at 11:57 a.m.)
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 March 6-12, 2016, "Women in Construction
Week".
Recognition of City Council Member Lillian Riojas.
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation.
Mayor Martinez recognized Council Member Lillian Riojas for her service as an
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AI-Large Council Member and presented her with a gift and Certificate of
Commendation.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson spoke on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson announced that 10 tons of glass were collected at the
recent Glass Recycling Event City Manager Olson stated the the recycle
program is working well and continues to be a great service.2)At the
"Adopt-A-Beach Event"held last weekend,51 volunteers helped collect 775
pounds of trash on the beach.3)Fire Chief Robert Rocha named Firefighter I
Paramedic Arturo Caceres"2016 Firefighter of the Year"and Fire Inspector
Brian Rogers"2016 Fire Prevention Officer of the Year".4)City Manager Olson
announced the promotion of Rudy Bentancourt to Director of Housing and
Community Development
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 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. If you have
a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to
the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Gary Adams,1929 Sandy
Way,spoke regarding the condition of Sandy Way,dust control from the
caliche street,and ownership of the street Council Member McIntyre stated
that a meeting with City staff will be held on March 9,2016 for residents of
Sandy Way to discuss options going forward.Bob Algeo,15629 Three Fathoms
Bank Drive,spoke in support of Agenda Item 18,an update to the Code of
Ordinances regarding campfires on Gulf of Mexico beaches,and
recommended adding language to cite people driving with pallets on the
beach.Mr.Algeo commented on the new rules imposed by the Padre Isles
Property Owners'Association.
The following individuals spoke in support of Agenda Item 19,establishing
regulations for Transportation Network Companies,like Uber and Lyft: Edward
Espino,5826 S.Alameda;Cecilia Cruz,5217 Williams Drive;and Craig
Jamison,4609 Snead Drive.SirFredrickvon USA King VII,1442 Arlington Drive,
spoke regarding the collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus Christi
Firefighters'Association and in support of Agenda Item 19.Allison Vela,3526
Crestdale Drive,spoke regarding Crestmont Park,City parks being
underfunded,and in opposition to the Parks Master Plan.Stacie Palacios,7313
Candy Ridge,spoke to raise awareness of the need for volunteers at Animal
Care Services.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,thanked Council Member Riojas for
her service to the City.
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H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 16, 2016.
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Magill
and passed unanimously.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.A council member requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual
consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Riojas,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
3. Resolution approving the submission of a grant application for
funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
Fund
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$46,226.82 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division,
for funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city match
of$20,000.52, an in-kind match of$6,900.00, for a total project cost of
$73,127.34; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030771
4. Resolution approving the submission of a grant application for
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funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Fund
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$179,149.24 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)fund for
the Police Department's Family Violence Unit to continue the Victim
Outreach Program with a city match of$21,340 and $40,480 in-kind
services, for a total project cost of$240,969.24; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030772
5. Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Eco-Filter System for
the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Emmissions and
Odor Control Improvement Project
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase an
EcoFilter System from BioAir Solutions, LLC, of Voorhees Township,
New Jersey, for a total cost of $257,740 for the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Emissions and Odor Control
Improvement Project.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030773
7. Approving two Real Estate Sales Contracts for aquisition of right
of way for the County Road 52, Phase 2, Extension Project(Bond
2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Real
Estate Sales Contracts with Nueces Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NEC)
in the amount of$715,980 plus$6,000 in estimated closing costs for
acquisition of Parcel 1 and with Solomon Abdo and A.L. Hernden in
the amount of$128,350 plus$2,300 in estimated closing costs for
acquisition of Parcel 2, for a total expenditure of$852,630 for both
parcels, for the purpose of acquiring fee simple surface rights to two
tracts of land containing a total of 11.57 acres including 2,400 linear
feet of existing paved road improvements across the NEC property,
both located 0.6 miles south of Northwest Boulevard (FM624)and
west of FM 1889, required for the construction of the County Road 52
Extension Project- CR69 to FM 1889. (Bond 2012)
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-023
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8. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in
the amount of up to five million dollars ($5,000,000)to the Office
of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
Program
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of up to five million dollars
($5,000,000)to the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas
Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance Grant Program.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030774
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating reimbursement funds
from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (1st
Reading 2/16/16)
Ordinance appropriating reimbursement received from the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission for participation in Interlibrary Loan
Program in the amount of$16,972.92 into the Library Grant Fund No.
1068 to be used for library technology services; and increasing
expenditures in the Library Grant Fund No. 1068 by$16,972.92.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030775
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
donation and approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for the
Development& Improvements at HEB Tennis Center and Al Kruse
Tennis Center(Bond 2012) (1st Reading 2/16/16)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating a donation in the amount of
$100,000 from the Corpus Christi Tennis Association in Fund No. 3280
for the HEB and Al Kruse Tennis Centers; changing the FY 2016
Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030621 to
increase revenues and expenditures by$100,000; and authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute Change Order#1 with Safenet
Services, LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$390,873.00
for the HEB and Al Kruse Tennis Centers for the replacement and
reconstruction of the elevated viewing platform at the HEB Tennis
Center. (Bond 2012)
The Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030776
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6. Approving a Construction Contract for the Navigation Boulevard
Street project from Up River Road to Leopard Street(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Clark Pipeline Services, LLC of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of $7,808,705.83 and to execute a
construction materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering and
Testing Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$56,471.00 for the Navigation Boulevard Street project from Up River
Road to Leopard Street for the Base Bid Part 2 (Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete) BOND 2012.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6,Navigation Boulevard Street Project from Up
River Road to Leopard Street(Bond 2012).In response to a council member,
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the project would
be constructed with asphalt.Mr.Edmonds explained that the project was bid
with 30-year design standards for both asphalt and concrete and no bids were
received for the concrete alternative.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the reason contractors
did not bid for the concrete alternative;the maintenance on an asphalt street;
the 30-year design standards for asphalt and concrete;the traffic count for
Navigation Boulevard;the original bid for concrete;monitoring and
maintenance of the street;holding the contractor accountable;a policy that
places a new or reconstructed asphalt street in the Street Preventative
Maintenance Program;and expansion of the contractor base.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Scott.This Motion was passed 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: M2016-022
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 11 -12)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
11. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters
and/or the collective bargaining agreements between the City of
Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
12. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
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and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the regulation
of transportation network companies and vehicles for hire and
enforcement of ordinances related thereto.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 19)
19. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code to establish
Article VI. -Transportation Network Companies
Ordinance Amending Chapter 57 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to establish Article VI. -Transportation Network
Companies; and providing for severance, publication, penalty, and an
effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.This item was discussed as part of the
Executive Session Item 12,establishing regulations for Transportation
Network Companies,drivers and vehicles.Mayor Martinez stated that the City
Council welcomes companies like Uber and competition for vehicles-for-hire.
Mayor Martinez explained that the proposed ordinance parallels the
regulations established in the City of Houston for transportation network
companies with the following exceptions:there is no requirement for a local
office in Corpus Christi and no provisional period for background checks.
There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:public safety being a
priority;the model established in College Station and San Marcos,Texas;
concern that the proposed ordinance overregulates transportation network
companies;the last rate discussion for taxicabs;there is an element of buyer
beware when using transportation network companies;and the process after
the background check and the information provided to the Police Department.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to come
back to the City Council with a timeframe for when the taxicab rate discussion
will begin,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 2- Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13 -17)
13. Resolution in support of the Avanti at Calallen Apartments an
Affordable Housing development to satisfy the requirement set
forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Avanti at Calallen Apartments to be developed by MDS Housing
Leopard, Ltd.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that Items 13-16 are resolutions in
support of affordable housing projects to satisfy the requirement set forth by
the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs(TDHCA)for Housing
Tax Credits.The proposed projects are:Avanti at Calallen,Calallen Apartments
and Mar Bella Providence Apartments,which are competing in the Region 10
Urban category,and Samuel Place Apartments,which is competing in the
At-Risk Set-Aside category along with other projects in the State.And,Item 17
is a resolution identifying Samuel Place Apartments,located at 4315 Carroll
Lane,as a project that will significantly contribute to the revitalization of the
City Central Corridor Community Revitalization Plan.
Clark Colvin,Mar Bella Providence Apartments,spoke regarding development
of tax credit properties.Mr.Colvin requested consideration to amend the
resolution to construct 129 apartments.He also spoke regarding the
submission of a letter to be signed by the City Manager regarding at-risk
dedicated permit fees.William Bonilla,5102 Wooldridge Road,urged the
support of the Mar Bella Providence Apartments project,which if approved
could provide affordable housing for citizens 62 years of age or older.Henry
Flores,Avanti at Calallen,stated that this project proposes no more than 120
affordable housing units for individuals 62 years of age and older with a
preference for military veterans.In response to a council member,the
developers explained the distiction between the Mar Bella and Avanti projects.
There were no comments from the public on Item 13.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Resolution was passed 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: 030777
14. Resolution in support of Calallen Apartments an Affordable
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Housing development to satisfy the requirement set forth by the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Calallen
Apartments to be developed by ProsperaHCS Calallen, LP.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.The purpose of this item was provided
during the discussion on Item 13.There were no comments from the pubic.
In response to a council member,Brad McMurray,developer of ProsperaHCS,
stated that the site was selected because it is in an eligible area with the least
concentration of affordable housing and zoned appropriately.Mr.McMurray
said they are sensitive to the concerns of the school district regarding
over-crowding,however this project would not come on line for two years.A
council member stated the following concerns with the site:over-crowding
affecting the school district;traffic issues;and infrastructure problems.There
were no comments from the public.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030778
15. Resolution in support of Mar Bella Providence Apartments an
Affordable Housing development to satisfy the requirement set
forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the Mar
Bella Providence Apartments to be developed by the ITEX Group,
LLC.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.The purpose of this item was discussed
during Item 13.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Butch
Escobedo,4902 Saratoga,spoke in support of the project.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the resolution from 128 units
to 129 units,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Magill.This Resolution was passed as amended
and approved with the following vote:
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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: 030779
16. Resolution in support of Samuel Place Apartments an Affordable
Housing development to satisfy the requirement set forth by the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Samuel
Place Apartments to be developed by TG 110 Samuel Place, LP.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.The purpose of this item was discussed
during Item 13.There were no comments from the public.In response to
council members,Raymond Lucas,developer of Samuel Place Apartments,
stated that the current structure is proposed to be demolished because the
current building has foundation problems and asbestos that need to be
repaired and larger floor size and accessibility standards need to be
configured.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the current condition
of the building;a mechanism that would allow City Council to recommend
where affordable housing projects are done;and great work by TG 110 at the
project on Glenoak in Flour Bluff.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Rosas.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030780
17. Resolution identifying the project known as Samuel Place
Apartments located at 4315 Carroll Lane, in the City Central
Corridor Community Revitalization Plan which will contribute to
revitalization efforts
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
identifying the project known as Samuel Place Apartments as a
development that will contribute most signifcantly to the concerted
revitalization efforts of the City in the City Central Corridor; and
providing for an effective date.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.The purpose of this item was discussed
during Item 13.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Riojas.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030781
After the approval of the regular agenda items,council members provided the
following comments regarding the support of future affordable housing
projects:steering affordable housing projects to address the needs of the
community;the ability to encourage an interest to redevelop older areas;
awareness of zoning;providing the City Council with information on process
changes every two years and the impacts of those changes;and encouraging
changes through the legislative agenda to address scoring for revitalization
and economic development.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18, 20 and 21)
18. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the City Code regarding
campfires on Gulf of Mexico Beaches
Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 10-67 regarding
campfires on Gulf of Mexico Beaches; providing for penalties;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code
of Ordinances regarding campfires on Gulf of Mexico beaches by increasing
the distance campfires must be from structures,defining the materials that
may not be used,and requiring campfires to be completely doused before
covering with sand.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:signage when entering
the beach;the reason the amendment requires that the campfire be doused
rather than burn out;enforcement of the ordinance;and public awareness of
the amendments.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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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
20. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the purchase of
security equipment at the American Bank Center
Ordinance appropriating $176,500 from the unreserved fund balance
in the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund and transferring to and
appropriating in the No. 4710 Visitors Facility Fund for the purchase of
security equipment at the American Bank Center; and amending the
FY 2015-2016 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to
increase expenditures in the Arena Facility Fund by$176,500 and
increase expenditures in the Visitors Facility Fund by$176,500 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to approve appropriations to fund security upgrades
at the American Bank Center Arena in the amount of$176,500.The Type A
Board recommended approval of this request at its February meeting.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topic:informing the public of
the requirement to use clear bags through additional signage in the parking
lots;on the website,and included on printed tickets.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first 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
21. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a Reimbursement
Agreement and appropriating funds for the construction of water
arterial transmission and grid main line located south along Holly
Road, east of Ennis Joslin Road and south of Paul Jones Avenue.
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with MPM Development, L.P. ("Developer"),
for the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line
and appropriating $97,133.33 from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance
with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Assistant Director of Development Services
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Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a water arterial
transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement agreement with
MPM Development LP for the construction of a water arterial transmission and
grid main line in the amount of$97,133.33.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Riojas.This Ordinance was passed on first reading 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 22 -25)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had a planned presentation on Item 23.A council member requested
information on Item 25.
22. Approving a Developer Participation Agreement to reimburse the
developer for the City's cost to extend North Oso Parkway located
south along Holly Road, east of Ennis Joslin Road and south of
Paul Jones Avenue.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with MPM Development, L.P.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to$208,946.10 for the
City's share of the cost to extend North Oso Parkway, in accordance
with the Unified Development Code.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Approving a contract for Texas Electronic Registration Remote
System access for issuing birth certificates
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the
period 9/1/2015 through 8/31/2017 to provide the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District(CCNCPHD)access to
the Texas Electronic Registration Remote System (TER Remote
System)for the purpose of issuing individual birth certificates, and pay
DSHS a fee of$1.83 for each Certification of Vital Record printed as a
result of searches of the database; and ratifying acceptance of the
contract to begin September 1, 2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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24. Resolution approving a Data Usage Agreement(DUA)with the
Texas Health and Human Services Enterprise agencies to
facilitate creation, receipt, maintenance, use, disclosure or
access to confidential information with the Health District
Resolution authorizing the Director of the Corpus Christi Nueces
County Public Health District(CCNCPHD), to sign on behalf of the City
of Corpus Christi for the CCNCPHD, a Data Use Agreement and its
Attachment A with the Texas Health and Human Services Enterprise
agencies to facilitate creation, receipt, maintenance, use, disclosure or
access to confidential information with the CCNCPHD and describe
the CCNCPHD's rights and obligations with respect to the confidential
information pursuant to 45 CFR 164.504(e)(1)-(3), for the contract
period beginning on the date of execution and ending upon termination
of the base contracts listed in Exhibit A.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering contract for the
Laguna Shores Road Force Main Replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to proceed with
design phase work by executing Amendment No. 1 with LJA
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$479,977.31 for a total restated fee not to exceed $529,817.31 for
Laguna Shores Road Force Main Replacement.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 26 -27)
26. Flood Hazard Prevention
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of
the flood hazard prevention proposed higher standards.Mr.Dimas provided
the following information:the purpose of updating the maps;the higher
standard to propose one foot of freeboard;the insurance savings with
freeboard;other communities that have adopted freeboard;an explanation of
the limit of moderate wave action(LiMWA)higher standard;graphical
representation of the coastal zones including LiMWA;how LiMWA will affect
new construction;the velocity zone(v-zone)design and construction
certificate higher standard;the non-conversion agreement higher standard;
the cumulative substantial improvement higher standard;and the reason for
adopting higher standards.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:island property
owners'concerns with elevated requirements;whether approving all of the
higher standards are required to upgrade from a 7-to a 6-rated community;
which higher standard has the highest points;the cost projections for adding
one foot of freeboard;the insurance savings with freeboard;an explanation of
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the cumulative substantial improvements;the next steps;options for property
owners with structures that are currently non-compliant in the Flour Bluff and
North Beach areas;if there is flexibility on the substantial repairs and
improvements time period;the City's current rating;the criteria for the point
system;the potential flood insurance savings for adopting higher standards;
concern that approving the cumulative substantial improvement standard will
discourage citizens from remodeling or improving their homes;and the
number of properties that will be non-compliant by adding one foot of
freeboard.
27. Update on Desalination Projects
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27,an update on Desalination Projects.City
Secretary Huerta stated that Council Member Riojas recused herself from the
discussion on this item.Bob Paulison,Executive Director for the Port
Industries of Corpus Christi provided the following information on the
industrial desalination project:a recap of the desal feasibility study;the
industrial desal study partners;goals and objectives;additional issues and
questions that are being considered;what the study has determined; next
steps;the milestones to date;and the expected timeframe.
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck provided a comparison of the City's
desalination pilot project and industrial desal;the progress to date;the desal
demonstration timeline;and the steps moving forward.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the timeline to receive
the final report from Freese and Nichols;the projected costs per 1,000 gallons;
the impact on the City's water rates;participation from industrial partners;cost
of the infrastructure and transmission lines;the industrial stakeholders
working with worst-case scenario cost estimates;emphasizing an expandable
scale water supply;the percentage of water supply that is surface water;
continuing to be"bullish"on the City's water supply;the Corpus Christi
Aquifer Storage District;and consideration of a request for information
process to identify additional water supply.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to solicit
innovative and sustainable long-term groundwater supply project concepts
and ideas through an open and transparent"Request for Information process,"
to include,but not limited to: 1)A quantifiable alternative/additional supply of
non-surface water;2)The options for the best delivery point and timing for the
city to take additional water;3)Options to lease the proposed supply,or
existing city supplies,to generate additional revenue resources for the benefit
of the city;4)The best available price of such water for City use or lease;5)
Desired water quality;6)Preparation by the responders to the RFI of future
water supply and demand estimates for evaluation and consideration of
acceptance by the City;7)The results of the RFI be brought to council for
further consideration;and 8)This does not interfere with desalination or
effluent processes;seconded by Council Member Rubio.
Discussion topics on the motion of direction included:whether the timing was
appropriate;a realistic timeframe for a request for information process;the 10
water supply projects that did not go forward;the Regional Water Planning
group;when will the next water supply be needed;the reason the motion does
not include surface water;water supply versus water demand;waiting to
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consider the request for information process until after reviewing the results of
the desal project;and staff resources to pursue a request for information.
City Manager Olson stated that staff will provide information on the City's
water supply resources and demand.City Manager Olson expressed concern
that a request for information would have to be structured to not commit the
City to a project until we are comfortable to move forward.
Based on the feedback from council members,Council Member Magill
withdrew his motion of direction until the City Council receives information on
the water supply resources and strongly urged that the discussion be held at
the Council retreat or before.Mayor Martinez recommended that the Council
discuss the water supply during a workshop in Council Chambers.Council
Member Rubio withdrew her second.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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