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Meeting Agenda - Final
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Tuesday,January 14,2014 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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W Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
kInvocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi
C! Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the re uire¢ Charter Officers. "
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E. Proclamations 1 Commendations UL 4 ....iniq
1. 14-00040 y4clarnation declaring January 17, 2014 as"'Dr.. Hector P. Garcia"s
1p0th Birthday Ceiebrabon°"
\oProciamatlion declaring January 20, 2014 as"'Martin Luther King Holiday
lebration and Commemorative March'
VV7esentafion of Mayor's Clean & Green Awards
wearing-in Ceremony for City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS i UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
a. City Performance Report-Airport
b. Other
H. EXECUTIVE_SESSION: (ITEMS 2-4)
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at
any time during the meeting in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when
authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive
session on the following matters. In the event the Council elects to go into executive
session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act
authorizing the executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding office.
2. 14-00014 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.
3. 14-00015 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and Section 551.087, Deliberations
regarding economic development negotiations with possible discussion
and action in open session.
4. 14-00024 Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys about pending or
contemplated litigation regarding a HOME funds agreement with
possible discussion and action in open session.
I. MINUTES:
5. 14-00039 Regular Meeting of December 17, 2013
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J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
6. 14-00041 Clean City Advisory Committee
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
K. EXPLANATION-OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience,certain of the agenda items are listed as motions,
resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council will use a different
method of adoption from the one listed;may finally pass an ordinance by adopting it as
an emergency measure rather than a two reading ordinance;or may modify the action
specified. A motion to reconsider maybe made at this meeting of a vote at the last
regular,or a subsequent special meeting;such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7 -11)
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:The following items are consent motions, resolutions, and
ordinances of a routine or administrative nature„ The Council has been furnished with
background and support material on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a
previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed
separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen,in which event the item
or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal
sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The
remaining items will be adopted by one vote..
7. 13-001177 Resolution requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ)to adopt language in the environmental flow
standards for the Nueces River Basin to clarify that rules are to be
applied prospectively and not affect an existing water right
Resolution requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ) clearly and conclusively state that Senate Bill 3 environmental
(13 ,0047 flow standards are to be applied prospectively and environmental flow
standards for the Nueces River Basin not affect an appropriation of or
an authorization to store, take, or divert water under a permit or
amendment to a water right issued before September 1, 2007
Sponsors: Intergovernmental Relations
8. 13-001175 Ratifying Federal grant for Marina replacement dock for boat slips
Resolution ratifying grant application to US Fish and Wildlife Service
through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for $502,496.00 Boating
1") (") 4 g Infrastructure Grant for Marina boat slips including 35 transient boat
slips.
Sponsors: Municipal Marina
9. 13-001014 Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family
4.5 District, on property located at 4050 Acushnet Drive(1st
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Case No. 1113-01 Luxury Snec Homes, Inc.: A rezoning from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from
commercial to low-density residential uses. The property is described as
Lot 13, Block 2, Country Club Estates Unit 20, located on the north side
of Acushnet Drive, approximately 525 feet east of Weber Road (FM 43).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 20.
2013)-
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Luxury Spec Homes, Inc., acting as agent behalf of
0 3 0 04 9 Mihail Chryssos and Nikolaos Hrisos ("Owners"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 13, Block 2, Country Club Estates Unit
20 from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Sponsors: Development Services and Planning/Environmental Services
10. 13-001074 Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-TF"Two-Family District, on
property located at 1201, 1217, 1225 and 1233 Barton Street(1st
Reading 12117113)
Case No. 1113-03 Robert Bryan Johnson: Rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-TF" Two-Family District, resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to
medium density residential uses. The property being rezoned is
described as Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, Block 5, Flour Bluff Center, located on
the northeast corner of Barton and O'Neill Streets,
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation November 20
2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-TF"Two-Family District,.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
0 3 ir) 10?O application by Robert Bryan Johnson, by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference to Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block 5, Flour Bluff Center, from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-TF" Two- Family District,
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amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication,
Sponsors: Development Services and Planning/Environmental Services
11. 13-001143 Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a 15-foot wide
utility easement out of Lot 1, Incarnate Word Subdivision located
south of Lipes Boulevard and west of South Staples Street(1st
Reading 12117113)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 15-foot wide utility,.. easement out of Lot 1, Incarnate Word Subdivision and requiring the
owner, The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word, to comply with the
specified conditions.
Sponsors: Development Services
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 121
The following items are motions,resolutions and ordinances that will be considered and
voted on individually..
12. 14-00052 Appointment of City Attorney
Motion confirming the City Manager's appointment of Roxann Pais
2014 _ 001 Cotroneo to serve as City Attorney effective February 3, 2014.
Sponsors: City Managers Office
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: ITEMS 13-27
13. 13-001017 First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating competition proceeds
from American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(ASPCA) Rachel Ray Challenge
Ordinance appropriating$30,000 from ASPCA Rachel Ray Challenge in
the No. 1020 General Fund to support the trap-neuter-return of feral
cats in the community, targeted spay and neuter, and humane housing
of animals at the animal care facility; and amending Ordinance No.
029915, which adopted the FY 2013-2014 Budget, by increasing
revenue and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $30,000
each.
Sponsors. Police Department
14. 13-001208 First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for prevention of internet crimes against children
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of Juvenile
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Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC) Task Force program, in the amount of$4,084 to purchase
equipment for the ICAC program within the Police Department; and
appropriating the$4,084 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Sponsors: Police Department
15. 13-001214 First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating utility bill donations for
the Arts &Cultural Commission (ACC)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to appropriate$11,480.08 in City utility customer
donations in General Fund No. 1020 for use by programs coordinated
through the City Arts and Cultural Commission.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
16. 13-001215 First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State grant
amendment for Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)water access
improvements and promenade expansion at North Beach
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate an amended grant in
the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of
$35,724.22 from the Texas General Land Office-Coastal Management
Program (CMP) for the construction of ADA water access improvements
and promenade expansion.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
17. 13-001216 First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State grant
for the after school snack program and entering into an Interlocal
Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School District
(CCISD)to provide snacks
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$203,608 from
the Texas Department of Agriculture; appropriating grant in the No. 1067
Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Latchkey After School Snack
Program; to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi
Independent School District to provide snacks services for the after
school snack program for five years.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
18. 13-001219 First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances
regarding membership of the Tree Advisory Committee
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances regarding
membership of the Tree Advisory Committee of Corpus Christi, Texas,
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
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19. 13-001220 First Reading Ordinance-Lease agreement with kickball league for
Bill Witt Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60 month
lease agreement with C.C. United Kickball League for 6869 Yorktown,
Bill Witt Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the
premises according to City standards.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
20. 13-001224 First Reading Ordinance-Lease agreement with baseball league
for Price Park
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with Southside Pony Baseball League for Price
Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the premises
according to City standards,
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
21. 13-001222 First Reading Ordinance- Lease agreement with soccer league for
Labonte Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60 month
lease agreement with Great Western Soccer League for Labonte Park,
in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the premises
according to City standards.
SQonsom Parks and Recreation Department
22. 13-001223 First Reading Ordinance- Lease agreement with soccer league for
North and South Pope Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60 month
lease agreement with Santa Fe Soccer League for North and South
Pope Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the
premises according to City standards.
Sponsors., Parks and Recreation Department
23. 13-001206 First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for safety vestibule
at detention center
Ordinance appropriating $50,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in
the No. 1020 General Fund for remodeling the City Detention Center to
create a safety vestibule; and changing the FY 2013-2014 Adopted
Annual Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No 029915 by
increasing expenditures by$50,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund.
Sponsors: Municipal Court Administration
24. 13-001162 First Reading Ordinance-Approving Seawall Maintenance Capital
Improvement Program
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Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Program Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to add the Seawall Maintenance
projects approved by the Type A Board and City Council as listed in
Attachment A; appropriating $6,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund and transferring and
appropriating into Seawall ICIP Fund 3272 for the Fiscal Year 2014
projects as listed in Attachment A; changing the FY 14 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance 029915 to increase expenditures by$6,500,000.
Sponsors: Engineering Department
25. 13-001072 First Reading Ordinance-Reimbursement to General Fund for
funds borrowed and expended for the Aquarius Street Project
(Bond 2008)
Ordinance approving the transfer of funds in the amount of$950,000
from the Street CIP Fund 3530 for the budgeted expenditures, including
construction, of the Aquarius Street Project from Dasmarinas to
Commodores into the No. 1020 General Fund; changing the
FY2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 022915 by
increasing revenue by$950,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund; and
changing the FY2013-2014 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
022916 by increasing appropriations by$950,000.
Sponsors: Engineering Department and Financial Services Department
26. 13-001209 First Reading Ordinance-Changing the fiscal year
Ordinance changing the City of Corpus Christi's fiscal year from August
1 st through July 31 st to October 1 st through September 30th.
Sponsors: Financial Services Department
27. 13-001210 First Reading Ordinance-Amending City code relating to
administration of liens
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by revising Section 17,
Finance and Taxation; revising Section 17-4, Release of
Liens-Execution; and revising Section 17-5, Same-Certificates; providing
for effective date and providing for severance.
Sponsors: Financial Services Department
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 26-351
The following items are for Council's informational purposes only No action will be
taken and no public comment will be solicited.
28. 13-001234 Purchase of ten traffic signal cabinet assemblies
Motion approving the purchase of ten (10) traffic signal cabinet
assemblies from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc,, Arlington, Texas for a
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total amount of$82,240. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted by the Engineering
Department in FY 2013-2014.
Snonsors: Purchasing Division and Engineering Department
29. 13-001211 Supply agreement for single port meter transmission units
Motion approving a supply agreement with Aclara Technologies LLC,
Hazelwood, Missouri for approximately 5,376 single port meter
transmission units (MTUs). The award is based on sole source, for an
estimated annual expenditure of$473,088 of which $275,968 is required
for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the contract will be for
twelve months with an option to extend the contract for up to two
additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the City
Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Water
Department in FY 2013-2014.
Soonsors: Purchasing Division and Water Department
30. 13-001207 Grant application for Speed and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
overtime enforcement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant
application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in the
amount of$98,082 for the 2015 Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Project(STEP)within the Police Department, for overtime
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed enforcement, with a city
match of$40,266.75, for a total project cost of$138,348.75, and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter, or
terminate the grant.
Sponsors; Police Department
31. 13-001213 Interlocal agreement for sharing of juvenile records
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Interlocal cooperation agreement with Corpus Christi Independent
School District regarding sharing of juvenile records.
Sponsors: Parks and Recreation Department
32. 13-001196 Purchase for upgrading Intergraph ComputerAided Dispatch
(IICAD), Mobile to Mobile Public Safety (MPS), and Intergraph Law
Enforcement Agencies Data and Records Management System
(IILEADS-RMS)software
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve the
purchase of Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch, Mobile to Mobile
Public Safety and Intergraph Law Enforcement Agencies Data and
Records Management System software upgrade services from
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Intergraph Corporation Security, Government and Infrastructure of
Madison, Alabama for an estimated expenditure of$439,135.00
including first year maintenance. Maintenance will automatically renew
upon payment of annual fee. Funds have been budgeted by Municipal
Information Systems Department in FY 2013-2014.
Sponsors Municipal Information Systems
33. 13-001205 Purchase of server licenses necessary for Intergraph upgrade
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve the
purchase of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Core Edition
licenses, for the Intergraph upgrade, from SHI Government Solutions for
$142,441.60. SHI Government Solutions is a State of Texas authorized
Department of Information Resources certified vendor, contract
DIR-SDD-2503. Funds have been budgeted by Municipal Information
Systems Department in FY 2013-2014.
Sponsors: Municipal Information Systems
34. 13-001176 Purchase of twelve months of monthly access fees for current
SunGard applications
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase from
SunGard Public Sector, Inc. of Lake Mary, Florida, twelve months of
Monthly Access Fees, providing continued hosting services for all
current SunGard applications, in the amount of$345,258.12 over the
twelve month period. Following the initial term, Services will be provided
on a year-to-year basis provided the City exercises the option and pays
the then current Monthly Access Fee.
Sponsors: Municipal Information Systems
35. 14-00011 Contracts for storage area networks and information techonology
backup system replacement with disaster recovery solution
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute contracts
with three companies: Freeit Data Solutions of Austin, Texas
(DIR-SDD-2035)for$1,428,006.34; Sigma Solutions of San Antonio„
Texas (DIR-SDD-1385) for$297,997.82; and Computer Solutions of San
Antonio, Texas (DIR-SDD-1382) for$150,610.11. The purchase will be
financed over a five year period with Key Government Finance, Inc, with
monthly payments of$32,587.62 ($1,955,257.20 total).
Sponsors: Municipal Information Systems
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
The following items are for Council's informational purposes only, No action will be
taken and no public comment will be solicited.
R. BOARD APPEAL: ITEM 36
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There will be no public comment solicited for this item..
14-00N."Q Appeal of the Civil Service Board decision regarding Patrick
Gonzales
201 40% '0102 City Council consideration of an appeal by the City of the decision of the
558th Civil Service Board appeal hearing regarding Patrick Gonzales
with possible action in the for upholding or overturning the Board's
decision
S. ADJOURNMENT
36. Motion to overturn the decision of the Civil Service Board (thereby Mr. Gonzales would
be terminated from his City employment).
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