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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/23/2009I 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 June 23, 2009, which were approved by the City Council on June 30, 2009. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of June, 2009. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 - 10:00 a.m. PRESENT Mayor Joe Adame Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Kieschnick Council Members: Chris N. Adler Brent Chesney Larry Elizondo, Sr. Priscilla Leal John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott City Staff: City Manager Angel R. Escobar City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Reverend Marcus Denson with Waves Christian Fellowship and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member John Marez. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. ************ MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 17 regarding an appeal by Ronald A. Voss, Sr. of the decision of the Building Standards Board. Arnold Gonzalez, Jr. announced that his services were recently retained to represent Ronald A. Voss, Sr. on this appeal process and requested that the Council table the appeal by Mr. Voss to allow for time to review the files and further confer with City staff. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to table the appeal for three weeks. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 17. POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 14, 2009 Addition, commonly known as 1502 Tarlton Street. ************ MayorAdame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 16, 2009. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. ************ MayorAdame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 13). There were no comments from the public. Council members requested that Item 10 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 2 2. MOTION NO. 2009-171 Motion approving primary and secondary service agreements with the following companies in the following amounts for closed circuit television pipeline inspection services in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0139-09 as amended, based on best value to Video Plumbing, Inc., of Corpus Christi as primary contractor and Shoreline Plumbing, Inc., of Corpus Christi as secondary contractor. Estimated annual expenditure of $331,640, of which $27,636.67 is budgeted in FY 2008-2009. The term of the service agreements will be twelve -months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The service will be used by the Wastewater Department. Funds are budgeted in the Wastewater Department Operational Budget in FY 2008-2009 and have been requested for FY 2009-2010. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 3. MOTION NO. 2009-172 Motion approving the purchase of four (4) sport utility vehicles, three (3) pickup trucks and two (2) cargo vans from Philpott Motors Ltd., of Nederland, Texas for a total amount of $163,581. The award is made in accordance with the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative. The vehicles will be used by the Engineering Services, Municipal Information Systems (MIS) and Wastewater Department. Funding is available in the Engineering Services Fund, Maintenance Services Fund and Municipal Information Systems (MIS) Fund in FY 2008-2009. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 4. MOTION NO. 2009-173 Motion approving the purchase of hardware, software, and services to expand the Coastal Bend Regional 800 MHz Public Safety Radio System from Dailey & Wells, of San Antonio, Texas based on sole source for a total expenditure of $330,000. Funds are available through the Port Security Grant. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 5.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028209 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a $55,139 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028210 Ordinance appropriating a $55,139 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 3 An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028211 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a $270,943 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Senior Companion Program. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028212 Ordinance appropriating a $270,943 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Senior Companion Program. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 7. MOTION NO. 2009-174 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract for the Base Bid and Additive Alternates 1 - 3 with Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $1,950,725.25 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Airfield Perimeter Road Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 8. MOTION NO. 2009-175 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Bridges Specialties of Sandia, Texas in the amount of $280,227.50 for the Salt Flats Drainage System Improvements, Phase II, Sta. 17+50 through Sta. 39+20 for the Total Base Bid. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". MOTION NO. 2009-176 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Bath Engineering Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $430,355 for a restated amount of $454,355 for the O.N. Stevens Electrical Distribution Improvements for design, bid and construction phase services, and additional services. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 4 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 11. MOTION NO. 2009-178 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 8 to the construction contract with Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $3,096,975.60 for a net change order amount of $1,842,634 for a new contract price of $8,944,628.38 for the Street Overlays Project, Clusters 1, 3 and 4 to overlay Holly Road from Ayers Street to Rodd Field Road. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 12. MOTION NO. 2009-179 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional Services with RVE, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $534,830 for2009 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Mansheim Area Wastewater Improvements for preliminary design, design, bid, construction phase services, and additional services. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 13. ORDINANCE NO. 028213 Amending Sections 27B -11(A)(11), and 27B -12(B), Corpus Christi Zoning Ordinance relating to the certification of landscape plans; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (First Reading 06/16/09) The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the Laguna Shores Road Rehabilitation Project. Council Member Adler asked for an update on the project and the reason for the delay. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya stated that the project is awaiting the final permit approval from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and that staff anticipates receiving the permit within the next couple of weeks. Mr. Anaya added that the project has been impacted due to Hurricane Ike and the delay of the permit. Council Member Martinez spoke regarding prior council action and expressed concern on the construction costs. In response to Ms. Martinez, Mr. Anaya stated that the project has surpassed the bid costs timeframe by four to five weeks. Mr. Anaya provided a brief overview of the project description for the change order. Council Member Martinez asked that staff provide written information on the status of the permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. MOTION NO. 2009-177 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with H&G Contractors of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $117,064.40 for a restated amount of $3,036,745.56 for the Laguna Shores Road Rehabilitation from Graham Road to Hustlin' Hornet Drive Project to undertake drainage improvements for the Triple Crown Road and Citation Drive Area. (Bond Issue 2004) Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 5 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame referred to Item 14, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0509-03, Roland & Robert Beck, d.b.a. South Texas R & R Rentals: A change in zoning from the "F -R" Farm -Rural District and "B-4" General Business District to "1-2" Light Industrial District resulting in a change of land use from vacant use to light industrial use on the property described as Hudson Acres Annex Lot 10, Block 1, generally located on the southside of Leopard Street, approximately 500 feet east of Main Drive and 1000 feet west of Rhew Road. City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "1-2" Light Industrial District for the outdoor storage of equipment and the construction of metal buildings. Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint presentation including an area location map; the subject case area; 2007 aerial photo; the allowable uses for the "F -R" Farm Rural District, "B-4" General Business District, and the "1-2" Light Industrial District; photos of the subject property; the existing land use map; the future land use map; and the Planning Commission and staffs recommendation. Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Jovita Gomez, 1538 Main Drive, spoke regarding blocking the alley way between the subject property and the residential area; noise; and the use of the property. Victor Valdez, 1446 Main Drive, stated that the alley is used for fire and emergency uses. Velia Garza, 1702 Main Drive, spoke regarding drainage issues; the use of caliche; and increased traffic of large vehicles on Main Drive. An unidentified man, 1037 Airline, suggested putting a road between the alley and the residential neighborhood. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether the property is currently platted; review of the surface drainage; if there is a dedicated alley between the subject property and the residential area; the utility easement; the right of the applicant to fence with the current zoning; the proposed use for the subject property; the planning commission's recommendation; existing, adjoining industrial property; limited truck size allowed in residential neighborhoods; whether people currently drive through the back of the residential property lines; fencing requirements for the proposed zoning; verifying that the applicant is not blocking the ingress and egress access; use of caliche and the impact to the residents; height restrictions; the amount of work completed by the applicant; the zoning for the property fronting Leopard Street; establishing a buffer between the subject property and residential area; access to the residential property; whether there is a drainage culvert along the side of the subject property; the buffers located in surrounding low density residential properties; and the site plan. Mr. Scott made a motion to zone the left side of Tract "B-4" and the right side of Tract"1-2". The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez. A brief discussion ensued regarding the applicant's purpose for rezoning and the site plan. Mr. Scott withdrew his motion. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 6 Ms. Martinez made a motion to table this zoning case for one week to allow the applicant to provide a site plan and information on the use of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 14. POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE 30, 2009 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Roland and Robert Beck, d.b.a. South from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and Council Member Kieschnick requested that the applicant provide information on the purpose for the rezoning and use of the property. Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the City of Corpus Christi's Energy Management Program. Director of Intergovernmental Relations Rudy Garza and Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez presented this item. Mr. Garza referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview of the proposal; background information; energy efficiency goals, strategies, and financing; renewable energy development; fuel conservation; hybrid vehicles; green city program; and other considerations. Mr. Garza also provided a copy of an article from "Texas Monthly" regarding wind, solar energy, and bio -fuels. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: equipment standardization; whether the City has resolved the issues regarding the methane gas contract for the Elliot Landfill Gas to Energy project; if the City can currently purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles; opening the CNG station; the current cost to purchase a diesel truck; implementation of a CNG vehicle program; collaboration with other governmental entities; policy changes; next steps; categorization of projects; developing a "Green City Group" that reports to the City Council on a quarterly basis; and network with the community. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 15. RESOLUTION NO. 028214 Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi's Energy Management Program to reduce energy and fuel consumption, increase energy efficiency, develop renewable energy initiatives, and implement a Green City Program. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public comment. ************* Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 7 Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Douglas Schaffer, 13926 Dasmarinas, spoke regarding recycling. Sheila Cudd, 7106 Ft. Collins, spoke regarding water issues in South Texas due to the proposed power plants including the Las Brisas Plant. Ms. Cudd stated that the City needs to look at water conservation. Ron Hamilton, 3636 S. Alameda, asked the Council to hold a public hearing on the Las Brisas plant. Richard Taylor, 626 Meadowbrook, spoke regarding the recycling of glass products. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas plant. Colin Sykes, spoke regarding global warming and carbon dioxide. Mr. Sykes also spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas plant. Mark Minutaglio, 338 441h Street, thanked the Council for the job they are doing and spoke regarding pride and beautification of the City; the Clean City Coordinator position; and the Recycle Bank Program. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding the relocation of the Whataburger headquarters and asked the public to continue to have an open mid on the Las Brisas issue. Mayor Adame referred to Item 18 regarding a presentation on the Proposed FY2009-2010 Operating Budget: Enterprise Fund Overview. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation of the utility funds including the summary of fund balances; the summary of working capital; major utility capital improvements projects; annual utility debt service; customer growth rate; water consumption; cost of purchased water; water fund full time equivalents; water fund major revenues and expenditures; analysis of sample water bills; the storm water utility definition and example of revenue neutrality; a sample bills detailing the impact of the storm water utility on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) area residences; and sample residential and commercial billing. Mr. Martinez also provided a copy of the Storm Water Utility Policy Manual. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the impact of the storm water utility on CDBG area on the southside; the definition of revenue neutral; the reason for developing the storm water utility; if there are safeguards in place that will ease the concern of citizens to address that the storm water utility will not create additional revenues; the increase of the transfer to utility system debt service fund in FY2010; and the current water department utilities budget. Mayor Adame asked that the budget presentation be delayed for consideration of Item 16 regarding the nominations to the Ingleside Redevelopment Authority. Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the nomination to the Ingleside Local Redevelopment Development Authority Board of Directors. Mayor Adame stated that the City of Ingleside has reestablished the LRA. Mr. Adame explained that the purpose of the LRA is to plan and implement the redevelopment of the 155 acre surplus property— Naval Station Ingleside facility. Mr. Adame added that the LRA will be governed by eleven (11) members with two (2) nominations requested by the City of Corpus Christi. Mr. Adame stated that he recommended the appointment of Council Member Brent Chesney and Dr. Robert Furgason as the city nominees. Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to nominate Dr. Robert Furgason and Council Member Brent Chesney to the new Ingleside Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) implementation Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Ms. Adler. There were no comments from the audience. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 8 16. MOTION NO. 2009-180 Motion nominating Dr. Robert Furgason and Council Member Brent Chesney to the new Ingleside Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) Implementation Board of Directors. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Council Member Martinez spoke regarding the City's representatives to the LRA planning Board of Directors. Mike Hummell, 555 N. Carancuha, stated that the planning LRA entity is still in existence until the Office of Economic Adjustment recognizes the newly created Defense Base Development Authority. A brief discussion was held on whether to replace Henry Garrett's position on the LRA planning board until the new entity is recognized. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to appoint Council Member Brent Chesney to replace Henry Garrett on the Ingleside Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) planning Board of Directors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Council Member Scott stated that he was disappointed that Mayor Adame would not be serving on the LRA board because his leadership would have brought a great benefit to the community. Rosie Collin, Project Manager for the LRA, expressed her gratitude to the Council for agreeing to be part of the LRA. ********** * * * Mayor Adame returned to discussion on Item 18 regarding a presentation on the Proposed Fy2009-2010 Operating Budget: Enterprise Fund Overview. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez continued his presentation on the utility funds including the storm water fund full time equivalents, major revenues and expenditures; the utility rate structure summary; gas full time equivalents, major revenues and expenditures; gas consumption; wastewater full time equivalents, major revenues and expenditures; and a wastewater sample bill. Assistant Director of Budget Eddie Houlihan provided a brief overview of the revenues and expenditures by function for the Airport, Golf, and Marina fund and the budget calendar. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the storm water utility budget; the correlation between natural gas and diesel; the reasons that the golf fund has not been performing well; closure of the golf courses; concessions at the golf courses; when the repairs will be completed at the golf courses; marketing of the boat slips; debt services for the bonds on the boat slips; the cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase in the water fund; the Airport Industrial Park (International Business Center) as a potential revenue source; golf fee increases; developing a zero based budget and implementation; whether departments outside City Hall budget for utilities; and changing the budget fiscal year. Council Member Scott requested background information on the decision for the cost of living adjustment in the water fund. Council Member Elizondo directed staff to provide information on identifying a department to begin a zero base budget for next fiscal year. Council Member Chesney Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2009 — Page 9 asked staff to include an agenda item on the development of a zero base budget and changing the fiscal year. ************* There being no further business to come before the Council, MayorAdame adjourned the Council meeting at 2:38 p.m. on June 23, 2009.