HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/11/20081 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 March 11, 2008, which were approved by the City
Council on March 25, 2008.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of March, 2008.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kelly
Council Members:
Melody Cooper*
Mike Hummell
Michael McCutchon
John Marez**
Nelda Martinez
ABSENT
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla Leal
*Arrived 10:17 a.m.
**Arrived 10:11 a.m.
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 11, 2008 - 10:00 a.m.
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Henry Williams and the Pledge of Allegiance to
the United States flag was led by Council Member Nelda Martinez.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meetings of February
19, 2008 and February 26, 2008. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as
presented.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 18 regarding a report on preparations for the 2009 Blue
Angels Air Show on the City's Bayfront. Barry Box, Executive Director of the Buccaneer
Commission, introduced Captain Tim Coolidge, Commanding Officer at Naval Air Station (NAS) -
Corpus Christi, and Retired Lieutenant Commander Rick Mead, Chair of the Planning Committee.
Mr. Box presented a brief overview of the air show event including the proposed event site;
stakeholders and key partnerships; benefits; preliminary details; and scheduling dates. Capt.
Coolidge provided background information on the reasons for moving the air show from NAS -CC;
the consideration of the Bayfront; and the partnership with the City. Ret. Lt. Cmdr. Mead spoke in
support of the event and stated that the event could be held every other year.
Council members asked questions regarding plans for the static displays; boating from the
marina; the performance box; show costs; where donations have come from in previous years; the
City's contribution; the possibility of two different locations; the scheduled dates; when the finalized
budget is expected; and the consideration of joining with the International Boat Show.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Arts and Cultural Commission
Joe Pena (Appointed)
Joseph Schenk (Appointed)
Kristi Pena (Appointed)
Landmark Commission
Marie Guarjardo (Appointed)
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Dr. Jinsum Kim (Appointed)
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Jeff Edmonds (Appointed)
Commission on Children and Youth
Capt. Johnny Oelschlegel (Appointed)
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Gretchen Arnold (Reappointed)
Tom Fischer (Reappointed)
John Cantu (Reappointed)
Chet Freeman (Appointed)
Sister City Committee
Phyllis Roseman (Appointed)
Kevin Aguilar -Ferrari (Appointed)
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Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 12). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 5, 10, and 11 be pulled for
individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the. Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2008-056
Motion approving the purchase/lease-purchase of twenty-two (22) pickup trucks and four (4)
cargo vans from the following companies, for the following amounts, in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0068-08, based on low bid, and low bid meeting specifications for a total
amount of $477,852. The vehicles will be used by Animal Control, Facility Management and
Maintenance, Gas Department, Solid Waste, Street Department, Storm Water, and the
Wastewater Departments. Twenty-four of the vehicles are replacements and two vehicles
are additions to the fleet. Funding is available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the
Maintenance Services Fund, and the Animal Control Operations Budget.
Access Ford, LTD
Corpus Christi, TX
Bid Items: 3, 8, 9, 10
11, 12, 13 and 14
$256,640
Sames Crow Ford
Corpus Christi, TX
Bid Items: 1, 2, 6, 7
$137,746
Grand Total: $477,852
Champion Ford
Corpus Christi, TX
Bid Items: 4,5, and 15
$83,466
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 027604
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an Outdoor Grant
application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $500,000 to
develop the first phase of the Conservation / Interpretive Park on Oso Bay.
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March 11, 2008 — Page 3
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummel], Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
6.a. MOTION NO. 2008-058
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with the Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse — Project Link for counseling,
education, and referral services to at -risk pregnant and postpartum women.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
6.b. MOTION NO. 2008-059
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with the South Texas Substance Abuse Recovery Services (STSARS) — Project
Vista for substance abuse treatment to homeless or at -risk homeless individuals.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye'; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
6.c. MOTION NO. 2008-060
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with Hannah's Hope for educational services for children with autism.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
6.d. MOTION NO. 2008-061
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute and agreement in the
amount of $1,000 with the Volunteer Center to prepare and promote a new on-line database
of volunteer opportunities.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
6.e. MOTION NO. 2008-062
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement in the amount
of $1,000 with Nueces County CPS Community Partners — CPS Rainbow Room for the
operation of the Nueces County Rainbow Room.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
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6.f. MOTION NO. 2008-063
Motion approving the transfer of $1,000 from City Council Organization to the Senior Center
Organization within the General Fund for support of senior services to be split equally among
the Greenwood Senior Center, Lindale Senior Center, and Broadmoor Senior Center.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained; Elizondo and Leal
were absent.
7. MOTION NO. 2008-064
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize a permit for the temporary
closure of Coopers Alley from southbound Shoreline Boulevard to northbound Shoreline
Boulevard, starting March 28, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. to March 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. for the
Corpus Christi Festival of the Arts and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to issue
a permit for the Festival upon meeting the conditions and requirements for permit in Section
49-17.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
8. MOTION NO. 2008-065
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Job Order Contract with
Alpha Building Corporation, of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $67,720 for the
Parker Park Pool Office, Bath House, and Pavilion Renovations. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 027605
Ordinance appropriating $316,656.75 from the Citgo street closure and $602,576.51 from
Texas Department of Transportation proceeds into the Street Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Fund No. 3530 for preliminary scoping and estimating services of potential projects for
the Proposed Bond Issue 2008; changing the FY 2007-2008 Capital Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 027546 by increasing appropriations by $919,233.26.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 027607
Amending Article 24 "Height, Area and Bulk Requirements" of the "Corpus Christi Zoning
Ordinance" by repealing note 1 from Section 24-1 and by adopting new Section 24-2 "Zero
Lot Line Residential Development". (First Reading 02/26/08)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Cooper, Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Elizondo and Leal were absent.
Council Member Marez thanked the Council for approving Item 6 regarding his Council
salary donation to non-profit organizations.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 5 regarding an amended agreement between the
City and the Trust for Public Lands. Council Member Hummell withdrew his request. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. MOTION NO. 2008-057
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to
Agreement of Sale with the Trust for Public Lands, for the purchase of 49.53 acre tract of
land situated partially in Lot 3, Lot 4, Lot 11, Lot 12, Lot 17, and Lot 18 Section 32 and Lot 17
Section 31, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, to amend purchased land
acreage from 49.53 acre tract to 48.91 acre tract.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Hummell,
Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 10 regarding preliminary scoping and estimated
services for the proposed Bond Issue 2008 Street Projects. Council Member Hummell asked if this
item is for funding projects for Bond 2008. Interim Director of Engineering Kevin Stowers said that
approval is necessary for the development of the projects; to define the scope and the probable cost
of the projects; the impact on property tax and utility rates; and the overall impact to the City. Interim
Assistant City Manager Angel Escobar reiterated Mr. Stowers' comments and said the work would
provide actual timelines. Council Member Hummel! asked if the projects need to be itemized. City
Manager Noe said the projects do not need to be itemized from a legal standpoint, however, prior
Councils have made a commitment to the public to provide detailed cost estimates and time
schedules as part of the Bond process to insure that the work can be completed with the funds
allocated. Mr. Hummell asked questions regarding projects not completed from Bond 2004. Mr.
Escobar said there are projects scheduled for construction; currently out for bids; or just beginning
before the November timeframe. A brief discussion ensued regarding whether the work could be
completed by Engineering Department staff rather than spend money for outside engineering
services.
Council Member McCutchon asked whether the projects needed to be priced and if the
money can be reapplied if the projects are not completed in the next four or five years. Mr. Stowers
said the money can only be used for street related purposes. Mr. Escobar provided a background of
prior bond issues from 1986 to 2004 and explained the importance of scheduling and programming
the projects. Dr. McCutchon asked why the public could not be presented with a list of projects and
whether staff could provide reasonable estimates. Mr. Escobar said the information would not be as
accurate if prepared by staff and for that reason the City uses the expertise of the consultants. In
response to Dr. McCutchon, City Manager Noe said the work could be listed, prioritized, and funds
could be appropriated; however, the public might not support something that is not specific. Council
Member Martinez asked whether the preliminary work would be used if the Bond 2008 issue is not
passed. Mr. Escobar responded that the work completed by the consultants will be incorporated and
used as part of Bond 2008 or other funding.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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10.a. MOTION NO. 2008-066
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $75,685
for a total restated fee not to exceed $124,185 for the Preliminary Scoping and Estimating
Services for Proposed Bond Issue 2008 Street Projects.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummel!, Kelly, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon voting "No"; Elizondo, Leal, and
Marez, were absent.
10.b. MOTION NO. 2008-067
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with RVE, Inc. in the amount of $75,685 for a total
restated fee not to exceed $124,185 for the Preliminary Scoping and Estimating Services for
Proposed Bond Issue 2008 Street Projects.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon voting "No"; Elizondo, Leal, and
Marez, were absent.
10.c. MOTION NO. 2008-068
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with HDR Shiner Moseley Associates, Inc. in the amount
of $80,000 fora total restated fee not to exceed $125,000 for the Preliminary Scoping and
Estimating Services for Proposed Bond Issue 2008 Street Projects.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon voting "No"; Elizondo, Leal, and
Marez, were absent.
10.d. MOTION NO. 2008-069
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in the amount of $75,025
for a total restated fee not to exceed $125,000 for the Preliminary Scoping and Estimating
Services for Proposed Bond Issue 2008 Street Projects.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; McCutchon voting "No"; Elizondo, Leal, and
Marez, were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 11 regarding the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage
and Recovery District. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the members of the
district; funding; and whether all decision are approved by the City Council. Assistant City Manager
Oscar Martinez listed the City staff members that serve on the district and stated that the interlocal
agreement allows the City to provide the funds until the district has funds to pay for itself. Mr.
Martinez added that all actions are approved by City Council. A brief discussion ensued regarding
liability issues. Council Member Martinez requested that the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and
Recover District be presented separate from the overall budget.
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
11. RESOLUTION NO. 027606
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation
District to provide for the delegation of duties between the City and the District, the use of
City Staff for District purposes and projects, the funding of District functions and projects and
coordination of activities between the City and District for the management of groundwater
and water stored in the aquifer pursuant to the District's purposes.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummel!, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Leal and Marez were absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 13, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the following public hearing:
13. Public hearing and First Reading Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City
of Corpus Christi by amending the City of Corpus Christi Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Master Plan by amending the Top Ten List of highest priority recreation facility needs in
Section 9.2; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances.
Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik provided background information for the top
ten priority list. Ms. Gavlik said changes to the priority list include generic items that will be
submitted for grant applications.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Johnny French, 4417 Carlton Street,
spoke regarding the generic headings and the elimination of recreational features for the Packery
Channel project. Pat Suter, 1001 Chamberlain, expressed concern regarding the generic headings
for nature area, wetland develop, birding center, and the visitors' pavilion.
Council members asked questions regarding the previously detailed descriptions; site
specific projects; beach amenities; the regional park; trails; whether the listed items are prioritized;
project considerations; the enhancement and expansion of the nature trail on Oso Creek and
Nueces River; plans to elevate building facilities at Labonte Park; grants from the General Land
Office for Packery Channel; construction for the parking lot to the boat ramp at Packery Channel;
grants to redeveloping the ramps under the JFK Causeway; flood damage; and the Miradors.
Council Member Bill Kelly requested a list of applications that the Parks and Recreation
Department will be submitting to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Ms. Gavlik stated that staff will address the Council's concerns regarding definitions for
nature area and wetland development and the addition of beach amenities prior to second reading.
Mr. Kelly -made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Cooper, and passed.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi by amending the City of
Corpus Christi Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan by amending the Top Ten
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List of highest priority recreation facility needs in Section 9.2; providing for repeal of
conflicting ordinances.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Cooper, Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo,
Leal, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public comment
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Rabecca Salem, 2006 Stardust, spoke
regarding violations committed by Child Protective Services (CPS) and the complaints made to local
law enforcement. Lionel Lopez, 4325 Philippine, spoke regarding odor from a property located on
the 4200 block of Flynn Parkway.
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Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
21. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, regarding claim of
Warren Madden for damages resulting from a motor vehicle accident, with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session.
22. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding fire collective
bargaining negotiations, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
21. MOTION NO. 2008-073
Motion authorizing the City Manager to settle Claim of Warren Madden for damages
resulting from a motor vehicle accident, for the total sum of $111,322.63, subject to
certification of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, and Marez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Leal and Martinez were
absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to the Item 14 regarding an update on the Storm Water Master Plan
Project. Deputy Director of Development Services Johnny Perales introduced the consultant Bill
Green with Goldston Engineering. Mr. Green referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
purpose of the master plan; project limits; features; existing regulations; level of protection; plan
timeline; project history; future tasks; other agency coordination; future criteria; map sheet facts and
components; schedule; and benefits.
Council members asked questions regarding communications with Nueces County; the
engineering consultants for Nueces County; drainage from the Island; box culvert filtration; drainage
south of Oso Creek; topography considerations; anticipated levels of protection; system design
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criteria; whether the issue of storm water utility fees will preclude working with the County; if the work
on McCall Street and Alameda Street is complete; the schedule for completion; the costs associated
with the contract with Goldston Engineering and if additional amendments will be required; a system
to identify ditches to get digging of dirt done for free to use in future projects; and whether projects in
the Meadowbrook and Lindale Subdivisions and downtown are completed.
Mayor Garrett asked staff to contact Nueces County to coordinate a joint workshop in the
next 60 days or less to discuss the storm water management plan. There was a consensus of the
Council Members present.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Storm Water Master Plan project.
City Manager Noe said this item appropriates the funding and authorizes the contract to complete
the Storm Water Master Plan project.
Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the funding. City Manager Noe said
that funding is available in the Storm Water Capital Improvement Program with interest going back
into the Bond fund.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
15.a. ORDINANCE NO. 027608
Ordinance appropriating $801,430.91 from the unappropriated interest earnings in the Storm
Water 2006 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund No. 3492 for the Storm Water Master
Plan Project; changing the FY 2007-2008 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027546
by increasing appropriations by $801,430.91.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were absent.
15. b. MOTION NO. 2008-070
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc., in the amount of
$1,266,154 fora total restated fee of $2,622,419 for the Storm Water Master Plan Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the Padre Island Elevated Storage
Tank. Interim Assistant Director of Engineering Kevin Stowers explained that this item is to award
the construction contract for the Padre Island Elevated Storage Tank and Transmission Line to
supply additional quantities of water as well as provide pressure support on the island. Interim
Assistant City Manager Angel Escobar provided a site plan for the storage tank and examples of the
design for the storage tank.
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Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. John Kelley, 3621 Austin asked
questions regarding the transfer of unallocated CIP funds and whether the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) previously required the City to meet the pressure problems on the
island in 2004. Mr. Escobar stated that TCEQ previously made the requirement in 2004, but the City
was granted a waiver to delay the building of the storage tank to build the Southside Water
Transmission Main. Norm Baker, 14122 Cabana, thanked the Council for their approval and asked
questions regarding whether Port Aransas receives water from the same line; if the City has taken
into consideration the growth of Port Aransas; and the age of the current water line. Mr. Baker also
spoke regarding smart growth; the need for water on the island; and the logo. Dan Leyendecker,
LNV Engineering, said the water line does support Port Aransas and that the growth of Mustang
Island and North Padre Island were taken into consideration. Mr. Leyendecker added that the
current line was installed in 1972.
Council members asked questions regarding the timeline to place the transmission line
under the Laguna Madre; if the elevated storage tank is a replacement for the water line across the
Laguna Madre; whether the extension of the Southside water transmission main across the Laguna
Madre is a separate project; the size of the line for the extension of the Southside water
transmission main; the number of million of gallons per day (MDG) capable on the island; the
estimated growth rate on the island; the volume of water on the island between the hours of 6:00
a.m. and 10:00 a.m.; the cost of the extension of the Southside water transmission main; whether
residents on the island with be satisfied with their water pressure and quantity over the next five to
seven years once the project is complete; the prior upgrade of the line and additional pumps; the
source of funding; the commercial paper program; location of the water lines; if this item was
included in the Capital Improvement Program; the entity that owns the water line and the size of the
line at the National Seashore; the amount of water flushed out at the end of the National Seashore
water line; safety issues for the elevated tank; design of the storage tank; whether the line goes
under or across the floor of the Laguna Madre; the depth of the line under the intercoastal in the
Laguna Madre; the reason the City was granted a waiver in 2004; whether Port Aransas also
receives water from San Patricia; and the timeline for construction,
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16.a. MOTION NO. 2008-071
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Landmark Structures 1, L.P., of Fort Worth, Texas, in the amount of $3,379,000 for the Padre
Island Elevated Storage Tank (1.5 MG) Project for Part A Base Bid plus Additive Alternate
No. 1.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Kelly, and Leal were
absent.
16.b. MOTION NO. 2008-072
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Austin Engineering Co., Inc., of Austin, Texas, in the amount of $762,923 for the Padre
Island Elevated Storage Tank (1.5 MG) Project for Part B — 30 -inch Transmission Main from
Padre Island Elevated Storage Tank to Park Road 22.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Kelly, and Leal were
absent,
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17 regarding a contract with the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation (4A Board) and ACCION Texas, Inc. Director of
Economic Development Irma Caballero provided information including background on the pilot
program; the terms of the agreement; performance requirements; the contract amount; and the
current program status. In response to Council Member Martinez, Ms. Caballero stated that the
program has been funded since 2004 with one default.
Mayor Garrett called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Council for their appointments to the 4A Board.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17.a. RESOLUTION NO. 027609
Resolution approving a contract between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation (4A Board) and ACCION Texas, Inc., granting $50,000 in Business Incentives
for Small Business Interest Buy -Down Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
17.b. RESOLUTION NO. 027610
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Project Agreement
with the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation regarding
implementation and administration of the agreement to grant business incentives to ACCION
Texas, Inc., for an interest buy -down program to assist small businesses in Corpus Christi.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Leal were
absent.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 19 regarding the Street Maintenance Committee Report.
Assistant Director of Streets and Solid Waste Andy Leal referred to a powerpoint presentation
including objectives and background; committee members; city street pavement network; Street
Services operations; Micro -PAVER program; condition of overall street network; street maintenance
funding; needs for street reconstruction/overlays and street seal coat; major street work; committee
concerns; committee recommendations; priorities; estimated costs; committee funding options; and
future tasks.
Darryl Haas, Hass -Anderson Construction, LTD, spoke regarding the timeline and costs for
street maintenance and the work demands on the construction community.
Council members asked questions regarding the cost of hot mix; projected analysis for Bond
2008 work; street costs for Bond 2004; long term CIP major street work; the materials used for
maintenance work; the use of caliche; the reason the Street Department is consolidated with the
Solid Waste Department and since when; the difference between arterial and collector streets;
examples of collector streets; whether there are differences between the construction specifications
for Doddridge Street, Cimarron Street, and Hoffman Street; how to provide the most benefit to the
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citizens in the shortest amount of time; if the City currently has a street maintenance plan; crack seal
repair; who prepared the street maintenance committee report; the next steps for the committee;
whether there are certain standards in place for road construction on new developments; review of
current street design standards and construction inspection methods; testing of specifications; the
committee's concern over using bond funds for street maintenance; whether the bond fund is being
used as a long term street improvement plan; if there are any benefits to creating a budget that
identifies desired street maintenance goals; funding options; whether staff attends conventions
outside the community; work demands; street maintenance estimated costs; and community
partnerships.
Council Member Hummell changed his prior request from July 2007 for information regarding
the standards for street construction and requested the specifications for the construction of
Doddridge Street and Hoffman Street.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 20 regarding the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Status
Report. Mike Hummell, Vice Chair of the LRA, provided an outline of the LRA's activity including a
background of the creation; submission to the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA); initial efforts;
preliminary funding; hiring of a project manager and an assistant project manager; resignation of the
project manager; request for proposal submitted to OEA; and the next steps for continuing to
evaluate options and the economic impact to redevelop the property.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the adjacent property and involvement of the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:27 p.m. on March 11, 2008.
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