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I HEREBY CERTIFY at the foregoing is a true and correct c® y of the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of August 27,
2013, which were approved the i council on September 10, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND and SEAL, on the 10th a of e to er, 2013.
Armando Chapa
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 27,2013 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATE
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 at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Jerry Ward, Lighthouse Tabernacle
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern ark Scott.
C. Pledge of ll ice to the Flag of the United States.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by interim Assistant City Manager Mark
Van Vleck.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roil of the required Charter Officers.
C Ity Secretary Chapa confirmed that the necessary quorum of the Council and
the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Carlos Valdez,and
City Secretary Armando Chapa.
Present: 9- Council Member Kelley AIIen,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb;Mayor Nelda Martnez,Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
McIntyre,Council Member Lillian Riolas, and Council Member Rudy Garza
E. Proclamations/Commendations
'. Proclamation declaring August 27; 2013 as"Joel Garcia Day"
Proclamation declaring September 7, 2013 as"Operation .E.Y.S. -
Keeping Every Youth in School Day"'
Swearing-in Ceremony of the Newly Appointed Board,Commission,
and Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the Proclamations,and held the swearing-in
ceremony.
G. CITY T 1 UPDATE I OPERATIONS:
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Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager
Comments. City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues: 1)
Mock utility bills showing street maintenance fee estimated cost will be sent
out in October or November 2013. The utility bills will provide info rrnation on
appeals process in the new messaging section of the bills. 2)In January,when
the fee goes into effect,the messaging section of the bill will be changed to
show how much of the cost is attributable to unfunded mandates. 3)The
portion of proposed project costs due to unfunded mandates will also be
reflected in the Capital Improvement and Planning Budget.4)Executive staff
and FireIE 5 staff have completed hurricane preparedness training,and now
residents are encouraged to have a personal plan of action. Citizens can sign
up for reverse alert system service on the City's website or at reversealert.or
(Fire department ebpage).
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FRO THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for public comment. Abel
Alonzo spoke in support of Destination Bayfront proposition in November
election.Johnny French asked the Council to consider holding Council
meetings on Saturdays for public convenience. MaryAnn Kelley spoke against
the involvement of the U.S.league of Women Voters in local politics.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT PROHIBITS THE CITY
COUNCIL FROM RESPONDING AND DISCUSSING YOUR COMMENTS AT
LENGTH.THE LAW ONLY AUTHORIZES THEM TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
1. MAKE A STATEMENT OF FACTUAL INFORMATION.
2. RECITE AN EXISTING POLICY IN RESPONSE TO THE INQUIRY.
3. ADVISE THE CITIZEN THAT THIS SUBJECT WILL BE PLACED ON AN
AGENDA AT A LATER DATE.
PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER,STAFF PERSON, OR
MEMBERS THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE, EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR
SHOW ANY PERSONAL DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF,
COUNCIL MEMBERS,OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS
POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT
RIGHTS.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (IT 2)
2. Executive session pursuant to Section 5510087 of the Texas
Government Code to deliberate regarding confidential commercial or
financial information received from a business prospect that the City
Council seeks to have locate, stay, or expand within the City and with
which the City is conducting economic development negotiations and
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to deliberate possible offers of financial or other incentives to said
business prospect, with possible discussion and action in open
session.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn by staff.
I. MINUTES,
3. Regular Council Meeting of August 20, 2013
Mayor Martinez referred to the minutes. Councilmember Garza made a motion
to approve the minutes,seconded by Mr.Magill,and passed.
J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Mayor's Fitness Council
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Reinvestment Zone No. Two
Mayor Martinez referred to the board and commission appointments. The
following individuals were appointedireappointed:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride: Bob Copes,Jeff Craft,Christina
Hernandez,and Stelany Schade(Reappointed);Bill Hoelscher and Iris Martinez
(Appointed).
Mayor's Fitness Council: Patricia Garcia(Appointed)
North Padre Island Development Corporation: Mayor Nelda Martinez,
Council members Mark Scott,Priscilla Leal,Rudy Garza,Colleen McIntyre,
Chad Magill and Lillian Riojas(Appointed)
Reinvestment Zone No.Two Board: Mayor Nelda Martinez,Councilmembers
Mark Scott,Priscilla Leal,Colleen McIntyre,Chad Magill,Lillian Riojas,David
Loeb,Rudy Garza and Kelly Allen(Appointed).
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-23
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda. Counclimembem had questions
regarding Items 12 and 23. The consent agenda was approved by one vote as
foliows:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
5. Supporting the candidacy of Mayor Nelda Martinez for
President-elect of the Texas Municipal League for 2013
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Resolution supporting the candidacy of Mayor Nelda Martinez for the
position of President-Elect of the Texas Municipal League
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029927
6. Interlocal Agreement-for breath alcohol testing program
Resolution authodzing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
interlocal agreement with an Patricio County in the amount of
11,000 for the services of a Technical Supervisor to operate the
Police Department's breath alcohol testing program for the twelve
month period of January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029928
7. Engineering Design Contract-for groundwater monitoring and
related services at J.C. Elliott
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Contract for Professional Services with Kleinfelder Central, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$112,200, for JC: Elliott Landfill
FY 2013-2014 Groundwater Monitoring and Related Services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 2013-129
8. Engineering Design Contract-for groundwater monitoring and
related services at Cefe Valenzuela Landfill
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Contract for Professional Services with Kleinfelder Central, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$114,200, for Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill FY 2013-2014 Groundwater Monitoring and Related Services,
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-130
9. Engineering Design amendment No. I for master channel 31
drainage channel excavation
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 with Freese and Nichols, Inc. from Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$36,587.00, for a re-stated fee not to exceed
$76,324.00 for Master Channel 31 Drainage Channel Excavation
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This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-131
10. Engineering Construction Contract for Citywide Street Striping
and Pavement Markings
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Highway Barricades and Services, LLC,. of
Corpus Christi, Texas for the City-wide Street Striping and Pavement
Markings project in the amount of$129,770.00 for the Base Bid.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-132
11. Professional Services Agreement to provide Oracle data
administration services
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one
year contract with Falcron Solutions, Inc., of Houston, Texas and up to
two one year extensions for an estimated expenditure of$120,00000
annually. The cost will be paid in monthly payments of$10,000.00
The purpose is to provide Oracle database administration services for
the current Oracle environment.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-133
12. Agreement for Legal Services for water rights and general water
is issues
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a legal
services agreement with Timothy L. Brown to advise the City on water
rights and general water law issues, at an hourly rate of$175.00 per
hour capped at$6,500 per month, plus expenses.
Councilmembers asked about the expansion of the district boundary to include
Port Aransas.and Informing the public that the State owns the water rights.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-134
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unifi ed Development
Code to create new"RS-22"Single-Family 22 District(Ist
Reading 8/20/13)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to provide for a
new"RS-22"Single-Family 22 District by revising table 1.11.2 -
a breviation , table 4.1.1 -zoning districts, table 4.3.2 -permitted
uses (single-family districts), table 4.3.3-residential development
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(single-family districts), subsections 5.6.4.A.2.a and 5.6.4. . .a-both
entitled single-family, two-family, and townhouse residential use
districts, and subsection 7.5.13 -signs allowed in the FR, RE, RS-1 5,
R5-10, RS-6, RS-4.5, RS-TH, RS-TF, and RMH districts; and
providing for severance, penalties, and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029929
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Texas
Automobile The Prevention Authority (AT PA)grant(1st Reading
8/20M 3)
Ordinance appropriating $392,474 from the Texas Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority ( TA) in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund, and
appropriating $7,359 in program income match in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant
within the Police Department.
This Ordinance was passed an second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No, 029930
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating local
grant for the purchase of two defibrillators (1st Reading 8120/13)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi in the amount of
$64,316.30 for the purchase of two Zoll X-series defibrillators and its
accessories; and Appropriating the $64,316-30 in the Fire Grant Fund
No. 1062.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029931
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances
regarding Food and Food Establishments (1st Reading 8/20M3)
Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus
Christi, regarding Food and Food Establishments; providing for
penalties, providing for severance, and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029932
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Reformation oft e
Cooperative Agreement to Operate a Public Health district to
adopt a new pay plan (1st Reading 8/20113)
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Ordinance to authorize the City Manager to execute amendment to the
Reformation of the Cooperative Agreement to Operate a Public Health
District to adopt new pay plan for the employee assigned to the
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health District,
This Ordinance was passed an second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029933
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Program Income from
Department of to Health Services (DSHS) (1st Reading 8120113)
Ordinance appropriating $763,000 from the estimated program
income revenue in the No, 1066 Health Grants Fund as State fiscal
year 2013-2014 program income to fund laboratory and public health
services for the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029934
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Executing Contract and
sub-contracts for FY14 Community Youth Development Program
and appropriating funds (1st Reading 8120/13)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
for funding for September 1;; 2013 through August 31, 2014 in the total
amount of$386,76967,, authorizing appropriation in the Grants Fund
No. 1060 for Community Youth Development program contracts for
the 78415 Zip Code area; and authorizing execution of subcontracts
as follows, $53,337 to The Boys and Girls Club, $82,304 to
Communities In Schools of the Coastal Bend and $108,000 to SERCO
of Texas for subcontract period September 1, 2013 through August 31,
2014.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No_029935
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the acceptance of
donated items to settle over library fees(1st Reading 8/20M3)
Ordinance authorizing the Corpus Christi Public Libraries to settle
overdue fees with the acceptance of donated items to be provided to
charitable groups for legitimate public purposes; and providing for an
effective date
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029936
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21. Second Reading Ordinance-To reimburse Marvin and Mary
Kinnett for the wastewater lot/acreage fees paid in 2000. (1st
Reading 8/20113)
Ordinance appropriating $4,707.55 from the No. 4220 Wastewater
Trunk System Trust Fund to refund Marvin Kinnett and Mary Kinneft
the wastewater lot/acreage fees paid since wastewater services are
not available nor will any be available within the next 5 years as
related to Kinneft Addition, Block 1, Lots 1, 2 & 3.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading an the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 029937
22. Second Reading Ordinance-To rename certain areas of the City
as "SEA District" (1st Reading 8120/13)
Ordinance to rename certain areas in the City of Corpus Christi as the
"SEA(Sports, Entertainment and Arts) District'.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No. 029938
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Rules and
Regulations of the Utility Business Office(1st Reading 8120/13)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Article 11, regarding the rules and regulations of the
Utilities Billing Office; providing for publication, providing for
severance, and providing effective date.
Councilmembers asked questions regarding the deletion of winter averaging
from utility bills;and notifying customers In writing If they were overcharged.
This Ordinance was passed an second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029939
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24-27)
24. Public hearing regarding a "Substantial Amendment"to the
FY 2013 CAAP to amend the programs which include allocation
changes.
Public hearing to amend the 2013 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
(CAAP)approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development(HUD)to increase the Community Development Block
Grant Program by$265,242, increase the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program by $6,880, and reduce the Emergency
Solutions Grant Program by$62,189; and to authorize the City
Manager or designee, following the conclusion of the comment period
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required by HUD, to amend the FY2013 C by accepting the
allocation changes and recommendations by staff; and to execute all
necessary documents with HUD and the CAAP grantees.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24. Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie
Ortega stated that the purpose of the public hearing was to consider a
amendment to the approved Consolidated Annual Action Plan(C P). He said
the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)received a 10.77%increase
from prior proposed amount. The additional$265,242 in funds Is being
proposed for the following projects: La Retama Central Library Accessibility;
Engineering Accessible Routes in CD residential areas Phase 3;
Engineering Residential Traffic Management Program,and the Neighborhood
Services Demolition Program. Councilmember Magill made a motion to open
the public hearing,seconded by Councilmember McIntyre. Abel Alonzo spoke
in support of staff's recommendations. Mary Ann Kelley asked If the public
hearing could be held on Saturday so the public could attend.
Councilmembers spoke regarding the following Issues: number of demolition
programs;foreclosure process. Councilmember Leal made a motion to close
the public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill,and passed. This Public Hearing
was held
25. Second Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2014 Ad Valorem Taxes
Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2014 Ad Valorem Taxes
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25. Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that this was the second public hearing regarding the
proposed tax rate of$0.585264 per$100 valuation. Councilmember Scott made
a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill. The were no
comments from the public or the Council. Councilmember Garza made a
motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill. Mayor Martinez
read the followings teem "During the September 10,2013 City Council
meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m.at City Hall,the City Council VAII vote on the
proposed tax rate." This Public Hearing was held
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District to the"IC" Industrial Compatible
District,on properties located on Brezina Road between Weber
and Bratton Roads.
Case No. 0713-01 City of or us Christi: A rezoning from the"'IL"
Light Industrial District to the'IC" Industrial Compatible District on
property described as being a 1.205-acre tract of land out of Lot 4A,
Block 1; and all of Lots 4B and 4C, Block 2, Brezina Farm Tracts,
located along Brez[,na Road, approximately 1,400 feet south of Bratton
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July
Approval of the change of zoning from the'IL' Light Industrial District
to the"IC" Industrial Compatible District.
Ordinance
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code, upon initiation
by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference a 1.205-acre tract of land out of Lot 4A, Block 1, and all of
Lots 4B and 4C, Block 2, Brezina Farm Tracts, from the"IL" Light
Industrial District to the"IC" Industrial Compatible District', amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26. Bob Payne with the Planning Department
stated that the purpose of the its was to rezone the subject properties to a
zoning district that is compatible with Navy flight patterns and consistent with
the City's Comprehensive Plan. He stated that the property owners to the left
of the subject property were in support;the property owner,James Byrn,to the
left of property was opposed. He owned more than 20%of the property In the
subject area. Counclimember Garza made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council ember Loeb. Councilmernbers asked if the Navy was in
support of the recommended zoning change. There were no comments from
the public. Counclimember Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Mr.Magill. This Ordinance was heard on public hearing and
passed on first reading with the following vote:
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District tot "CG-2" General Commercial
District,on property located at 2317 Rodd Field Road.
Case No. 0713-06 Bay Area Self Storage of Corpus Christi Manager,
LLC: A rezoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2"
General Commercial District, not resulting in a change to the Future
Land Use Plan, on property described as being a 4.29-acre tract of
land out of Lot 21A, Block 2, in brook Unit 2, located along the west
side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 135 feet north of Cano Lane.
Planning Commission and to Recommendation (July 31, 2013)
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code upon application
by Bay Area Self Storage of Corpus Christi Manager, LLC, acting as
agent on behalf of Bay Area Self Storage of Corpus Christi, LLC
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
4.29-acre tract of land out of Lot 21 A, Block indbrook Unit 2 from
the "IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Annika Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of the item
was to rezone the property to reduce the side and rear yard setback
requirements to allow construction of two additional commerical buildings to
the mini-storage facility and bring the existing structures into conformity with
the Unified Development Code. Councilmember Garza made a motion to open
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the public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill. The were no comments from the
public or the Council. Councilmember Magill made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill. This Ordinance was heard on public
hearing and passed on first reading with the following vote:
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28. Appointing Financial Advisor for the Issuance of Utility System
Revenue Bonds
Motion authorizing the appointment of M, E. Allison, &Co., as
Financial Advisor for one or more series of City of Corpus Christi,
Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $106,000,000.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of
It 28 was to appoint a financial advisor for the FY 2014 Capital Improvement
Plan Utility System Revenue and issuance. She said staff recommended M.E.
Allison and Co. There were no comments from the public or the Council. The
motion was passed with the following vote:
Enactment No:M2013-135
29. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of Utility
System Revenue Bonds(1st Reading 8120/13)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of City of
Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $106,000,000, pursuant to the
delegation provisions set forth herein; making provisions for the
payment and security thereof of a parity with certain currently
outstanding Utility System revenue obligations; stipulating the terms
and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a
parity therewith; prescribing the forms, terms, conditions, and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and
delivery of each series of bonds; including the approval and
distribution of one or more Official Statements pertaining thereto;
authorizing the execution of one or more paying agent/registrar
agreements, and one or more purchase contracts; complying with the
requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously
executed with the depository trust company; establishing the City's
intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of any such series of
bonds for the prior lawful expenditure of funds to construct various City
improvements, delegating the authority to the Mayor and certain
members of the City staff to execute certain documents relating to the
sale of each series of bonds; and providing an effective date.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of
the ordinance was to provide intent that the City planned on issuing up to
$106,000,000 of Utility System Revenue Bonds to fund utility projects outlined
in Year I of the FY 2014 COP,exclusive of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
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project There were no comments from the public or the Council. This
Ordinance was passed on second reading with the following vote:
Enactment No:029940
30. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction contract and materials
testing agreement for Bayfront Development Plan, Phase 3
(BOND 200 8) Shoreline Boulevard Realignment(1st Reading
8/20113)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by adding$156,637.50 in Gas
Capital Improvement Program Reserves; transferring $218,862.20
from Wastewater CI P Project No. E12204 Unanticipated Wastewater
Capital Requirements to the Bayfront Development Plan, Phase 3
Project; increasing expenditures in the amount of$156,637.50;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction
contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$6,552,042.05, for the Bayfront Development Plan, Phase 3 Project
for the total base bid; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute a Construction Materials Testing Agreement with Rock
Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc. for$57,960.00.
Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles stated that the purpose of Item 30
was to execute a construction contract for the Bayrront Development Plan,
Phase 3-Shoreline Boulevard Realignment. He made a presentation with
added graphics depicting the bicycle lanes,parking,and lane movements.He
no that the boulevard would be lined with 210 palm trees,and featured wide
sidewalks to facilitate private development Councilmembers spoke regarding
the following issues: provide signage for bicyclists to guide them to safe bike
lanes at juncture points;asked the Transportation Advisory Committee's
Bicycle Subcommittee to review plan and recommend safe routes;sufficient
parking In the plan;street design makes Shoreline easier to cross and
encourages more traffic on Water Street;improving pedestrian access of Water
Street to Shoreline;AA accessibility and traffic signalization;maintenance of
the palm trees;possibly adding mill and overlay on Water Street in and 2014;
road realignment addresses safety concerns;creating a 0&A section on the
City's bsite similar to Schlitterbahn;and addressing the outfalls on streets
near Destination Bayfront area. Mayor Martinez asked for public comment Bill
Kopecky asked to delay the project until after the November 5 election on
destination bayfront;in support of creating a crossover to Water Street.
Johnny French spoke about including Information on the number of parking
spaces and whether they were free parking spaces,and location of bike lanes
in the voters guide for November 5 election;parkside parking Is dangerous for
cyclists. Mary Ann Kelley asked if the City could show the presentation
graphics on CCTV for more viewing. This Ordinance was passed on second
reading with the following vote:
Enactment No:029941
31. Second Reading Ordinance- Amending lease agreement for use
and management of Whataburger Field (1st Reading 7130/13)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
First Amended and Restated Lease Agreement ("Amended Lease")
between the City of Corpus Christi ("City") and the Corpus Christi
Baseball Club, LP ("Lessee")for operating Whataburger Field
("Baseball Stadium") as a professional baseball venue, in
consideration of an additional fifteen (15) year term and Lessee's
rental payments therefore.
Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated that the purpose of Item 31 was to
amend the stadium lease agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the
Corpus Christi Baseball Club(Hooks). He said approval of the agreement
would ensure appropriate long-term maintenance and extend the Hooks lease
for an additional 15 years beyond their Initial lease term. Counclimembers
asked questions regarding the following issues: authority for approving
additional enhancements to the field;Important of not deferring maintenance.
There were no comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed an
second reading with the following vote:
Enactment No:029942
0. FIRST READING ORDINANCEa. LITEM 32)
32. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Cfty Code, revising the
City's Water Resource Management Ordinance
Ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Article XI I
Water Resource Management, regarding water resource management
including drought restrictions and surcharges, providing an effective
date; and providing for penalties,
Director of Water Gustavo Gonzalez stated that the purpose of Item 32 was to
revise an for edit the Water Resource Management ordinance for clarity and
Improvements. He said the changes were partly in response to customer
issues and concerns.He said the proposed changes included allowing
Irrigation testing outside designated watering times;use of residential
founta Ins;and fire hydrant usage in Stages 3 and 4.Them was no public
comment. Councilmembers asked questions regarding: clarifying whether
section on page 12 applies to Stages 3,4,and 5;surcharges to customers who
exceed allotment;and when Stage 3 and 4 are estimated to begin.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading with the following vote:
P. RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Martinez recessed the Regular Council meeting to hold the Corpus
Christi Community Improvement Corporation board meeting.
Q. CORPORATION MEETING: flIEM 33,E
33. Board of DirectoesMeating of the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation
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Improvement Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
R. RECONVENE THE CITY C UNCIL MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the Council meeting.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 34-371
Mayor Martinez called for the Future Agenda. City Manager Olson stated that
staff had presentations on Items 34.35,and 36.
34. Approval of Nueces River Authority's FY 13-14 or plan
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
work plan and budget agreement with the Nueces River Authority
to provide water planning, protection, development, and data
management services to the City for FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
35. Annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources
Investigation with the United States Geological Society (USGS)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to renew an
annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation
with the United States Geological Society (USGS), U.S. Department of
the Interior, for automated river gauging stations to gather and
maintain accurate records of all inflows and releases in the City's
water reservoir, with the City's cost to be $158,462.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
36. Recommendation of"Red Route"as preferred alternative route
for the replacement of the Harbor Bridge
Resolution to recommend a preferred alternative route for the
replacement of the Harbor Bridge.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
37. Amending the FY2013-14 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
(CAAP) due to the final allocation of funds being received from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Motion to amend the 2013 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP)
approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) to increase the Community Development Block Grant Program
by$265,242, increase the HOME Investment Partnerships Program
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by$6,880, and reduce the Emergency Solutions Grant Program by
$62,189; and to authorize the City Manager or designee, following the
conclusion of the comment period required by HUD, to amend the
FY2013 C by accepting the allocation changes and
recommendations by staff; and to execute all necessary documents
with HUD and the CAAP grantees.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
T. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL., (NONE)
U. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 2:39 p.m.
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