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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy o f t he
minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of September
10, 2013, is were approved by the City Council on September 17, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND and SEAL, on the 17th day of September, 2013.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Corpus Christi
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City Council
Tuesday,September 10,2013 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be €ven by Pastor Ed Paul, Metropolitan Community Church of
Corpus Christi
The invocation was given by Pastor Paul.
C. Pledge of ll ianc to the Flag of the United States.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by City Manager Ron Olson.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Nuerta confirmed that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Ron Olson,First Assistant City Attorney Alison
Logan,Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Hue .
Present: 9- Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
McIntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member Rudy Garza
E. Proclamations 1 Commendations
E. Proclamation declaring September 11, 2013 as"9111 Day of Service &
Remembrance"
Proclamation declaring September 2013 as"National Senior Center
Month"
Mayor Martinez presented the the Proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS 1 UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for City Manager
comments. City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues: 1)
Corpus Christi Police Department(CCD)held the 2nd Annual Patriot Run last
weekend,and the funds raised go to the Police Foundation;2)CCPD also
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participated in Operation KEYS;City hosted the 2013 TAAF games,with 8600
participants and 21,000 visitors,and 2-year economic impact Is approximately
16 million;3)Continuous Improvement Team will be studying the Fire
Department,and is interviewing consultants now for an efficiency study.4)
There are five finalists for the ACM for Public Works position. Background
checks are being done and interviews will be scheduled in 2-3 weeks;5)Laura
Garcia has been appointed the Director of Libraries;6)Staff is investigating the
pros and cons of changing of the fiscal year to end in September. They will
schedule a workshop to discuss.7)Whataburger Field Is ranked No.6 in the
nation among minor league baseball stadiums. )the Public information
Department received 2nd place for the City's newsletter in a national
competition.9)Staff is taking a comprehensive look at the City's litter program,
including plastic bags. A legal review is taking place now. A team will evaluate
enforcement practices and will bring to City Manager on October 1. Staff will
vet with stakeholders and then present to Council.10)Staff is compiling an
FP for privatizing the planning department and will report back to Council.11)
Director of Wastewater Foster Crowell has retired on short notice. Mr.Olson
will take this opportunity to look at consolidating all water utilities. He asked
Director of Water Gus Gonzalez to cover both water and wastewater for now.
12)City Attorney Carlos Valdez has announced his retirement Mr.Olson will
probably conduct an internal and external search for a replacement.13)Mr.
Olson attended an economic development corporation breakfast He said great
things are happening in City,with more investment and growth In the area.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS T SCHEDULED O
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 called for public comment Carolyn Moon spoke in support of
the plastic bag ban and was glad staff was working on improvements to the
litter ordinance.Susie Luna Saldana thanked the Council for bringing the
Destination Bayfront issue to the voters;and said she was disappointed when
elected officials don't respect each other's positions or other viewpoints.
Johnny French read language from the munilepal code about the Packery
Channel project,and said the City was not honoring the commitment regarding
parking and bathhouse.Therefore he distrusted staffs commitments regarding
Destination Bayfront Abel Alonzo spoke regarding the Texas Rehab Actio
Centers Walk and Roll event on Saturday,September 28 at 8 a.m.Wilson
Wakefield spoke regarding traffic concerns associated with Destination
ayfront project Mary Ann Kelley with Taxpayers Assocation spoke in
opposition to League of Women Voters;supports desalinization instead of
ter pipline;and asked for full disclosure regarding Destination Bayfront
Juan Araiza was opposed to Councilmeer Loeb's attacks of other
councilmembers'positions;asked Mr.Magill for an appointment to discuss
Ms.Saldana;and questioned whether Mr.Loeb had an financal interest in
marina development
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PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF PERSON,
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SHOW ANY PERSONAL DISRESPECT FORA Y MEMBER OF THE STAFF,
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POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT
RIGHTS.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSI ® (ITEM 41
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for Item 4.The Council
went into executive session.
4. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 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
to deliberate possible offers of financial or other incentives to said
business prospect, with possible discussion and action in open
session
This -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 261
26. First Reading Ordinance- Reestablishing Industrial Districts and
authorizing i an er to execute Industrial District
Agreements for a ten year period.
Ordinance authorizing the reestablishment of land areas located within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas as
Industrial Districts; reserving and preserving all rights, powers and
duties of the City Council; authorizing the City Manager, or designee,
to execute Industrial District Agreements by and between the City and
various property owners located within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of
the City.
The Council returned from executive session. Mayor Martinez deviated from
the agenda and called for Item 26. Ms.Toby Futrell stated that the purpose of
the item was to reestablish the industrial districts within the City's
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extraterritorial jurisdiction and renewing agreement with now terms with
Industrial district partners fora ton year period,beginning January 2015 to
December 2024. Ms.Futrell made a presentation In which she defined
"industrial district";discussed the city's history,negotiation goals and
strategy;processes and outcomes. She introduced Ms.Deborah Gibson with
CITGO,who spoke on behalf of the Industrial district partners,supported the
proposed industrial agreement presented by staff. Mayor Martinez asked for
public comment. Abel Alonzo spoke in support of the Item,and asked how the
industrial district agreements enhanced economic development Mayor
Martinez called for Council comment Councilmembers spoke regarding the
following issues: in support of stairs recommendation to use a portion of now
revenues for street maintenance program,and thanked the group for good
teamwork. Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Hue rta noted that Councilmember
Rlojas had submitted a conflict of Interest affidavit and was abstaining from
the vote. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Ripjas
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2A and 5)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and the Council went back Into
executive session on Items 2,3,and S.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the evaluation of the City
Secretary with possible discussion and action in open session,
This E-Session Item was discussed In executive session
3. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property where
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the City of Corpus Christi in negotiations with a third
person.
This E-Session Item was discussed In executive session
5. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the evaluation of the
following Municipal Court Judges: Presiding Judge Flores, Judge
Alaniz, Judge Baytek, Judge Henderson, Judge Gonzalez, Judge
Matt, Judge O'Hare, Judge Rivera, Judge Rogoff-Klein, Judge
Robinson, and Judge Tamez, and City Auditor Arlen a Sones.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
I. MINUTES:
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6. Regular Council Meeting of August 27, 2013
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes. Councilmember Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes as presented,seconded by Ms.
McIntyre,and passed.
J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
7. Airport Board
City Council's Youth Advisory Committee
Commission on Children and Youth
Senior Companion Program
Mayor Martinez called for board and committee appointments. The following
appointments were made:
Airport Board-Mary Helen Dunnam(Appointed)
City Council's Youth Advisory Committee-Justine orcha rd,Kyle Hill,Leslie
Rae Salomon,Ernest E.Bultron 11,Andrea Hernandez,Benjamin Godinez,
Carolina Ellis,Carl Jacob Hartwick,Mary Hubert,Nicholas E.Garza,Olivia
HinoJosa,Olivia Rose Noble,Keith Ropers,Kaltilyn Hamling,Krishna Patel,
Kyle Vona,Carlos Olvera,Joshua Ferrell,Allsha Beime,Juan Gilberto Fuentes,
Victoria Thomas,Eric Sliguero,and Francisca Ricardo(Appointedi
Commission an Children and Youth-David Dow and Brent Norman
(Appointed)
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee-Shirley Seitz,Martha Wild
(Reappointed);Tami Longino and Brian Roses(Appointed(.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS.8 -12)
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda. There were no comments from
the public. Counclimember(s)requested that Item 8 be pulled for discussion.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ricias and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
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
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 2013-137
10. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029943
11. Amending the FY2013-14 Consolidated Annual Action In
(CAAP)due t o t he final allocation of funds in 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
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 C grantees.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No;M2013-138
12. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the"IL" Light
Industrial District t o t he"CG-2" General Commercial District, on
property located at 2317 Rodd Field Road (1st Reading 8/27113)
Case No. 0713-06 BaY.Area Self Storage of Corpus Christi an
LL : 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, Windbrook Unit 2, located along the west
side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 135 feet north of Cano Lane,
Planning Commission and Staff Recom02gaqggqE_{July
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
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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 21A, Block 2, Wndbrook Unit 2 from
the'IL" Light Industrial District to the 4CG-2" General Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No,029944
Approval of Nueces River Authority's FY 13-14 work 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.
Mayor Martinez called for Item 8. A council member requested a flyover of the
water areas In the Nueces River Authority. There were no comments from the
public. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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
Enactment No: M2013-136
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMg_jj-1_4
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13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"I H" Heavy Industrial
District, on prop" located south of La Quinta Road and
bay and of the City limit line.
Case No. 0713-05 Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces-Count y,
Texas: A rezoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"IH"
Heavy Industrial District on property described as being a 268.68-acre
tract of land out of the Geronimo Valdez Survey, Abstract 269, the
John Garreghty Survey, Abstract 139, the T.T. Williamson Surveys,
Abstracts Nos. 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, and 289, and the State
Mineral Tract Nos. 1, 11, and 12, located south of La Quinta Road and
bayward of the City of Corpus Christi city limit line.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 31, 2013)
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Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the ulH" Heavy Industrial District
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code upon application
by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
268.68-acre tract of land out of the Geronimo Valdez Survey, Abstract
269, the John Garreghty Survey, Abstract 139, the T.T. Williamson
Surveys, Abstracts Nos. 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, and 289, and the
State Mineral Tract Nos. 1, 11, and 12, from the"RS-6" Single-Family
6 District to the"11-I" Heavy Industrial District, amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez called for Item 13. Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of the item was to rezone the property to allow for
heavy Industrial uses. Council a ber Scott made a motion to open the public
hearing,seconded by Mr.Garza.and passed. The were no comments from
the public or the Council. Councilmember Scott made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill,and passed. This Ordinance was
heard on public hearing and passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riclas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District tot "CG-2" General Commercial
District,on property located at 2301 Agnes Street.
Case No. 013-01 Stuart Spigel: 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. The property to be
rezoned is described as Lots 1-24, Block 8, Patrick-Webb Addition,
located between Agnes and Marguerite Streets and between
Twentieth and Twenty-first Streets.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 14_2_013):
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 ("UDC"), upon
application by Stuart igel, acting as agent on behalf of SPS Texas
Centers, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to Lots 1-24, Block 8, Patrick-Webb Addition, from the "IL"
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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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14. Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of the item was to rezone the property to
allow commercial and public uses In an existing shopping center.
Councilmember Loeb made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Mr.Magill and passed. There were no comments from the Council or the
public. Council member McIntyre made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Mr.Scott,and passed. This Ordinance was heard on public
hearing and passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council:Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scoff,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rioj!as and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 15-1 )
is. Second 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 (1st Reading 8127113)
Case No. 0713-01 City of Corpus Christi rezoning from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the"IC" Industrial Compatible District on
property described as being a 1.206-acre tract of land out of Lot 4A,
Block 1, and all of Lots 4B and 4C, Block 2, Brezina Farm Tracts,
located along Brezina Road, approximately 1,400 feet south of Bratton
Road.
Planning Commission and to Recommendation (July 31_2013)
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL' Light Industrial District
to the"IC" Industrial Compatible District.
Ordinance
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 IS. There were no comments from the public
or the Council. This Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading
with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riolas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 029945
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code, revising the
City's Water Resource Management Ordinance(1st Reading
8127113)
Ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Article X11
Water Resource Management, regarding water resource management
including drought restrictions and surcharges, providing an effective
date; and providing for penalties.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16. Brent Clayton with the Water Department
stated that the purpose of the Item was to amend the water resource
management ordinance. He said that staff was recommending revisions to the
ordinance prior to second reading related to the termination of water service,
and when the measures went into effect. Councilmember Scott made a motion
to amend the ordinance prior to second reading as proposed by staff,
seconded by Ms.McIntyre,and passed. There were no comments from the
public. This Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ripjas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 029946
17. Emergency Ordinance-Adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 Property
Tax Rate
Ordinance setting a property tax rate of$0,585264 per$100 valuation
which is effectively a 10-63% increase over the effective tax rate; and
declaring an emergency,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17. Councilmember Scott made a motion that
the property tax rate be Increased by the adoption of a tax rate of$0.585264 per
$100 valuation,which is effectively a 10.63 percent Increase in the tax rate;
seconded by Mr.Loeb,and passed. This Ordinance was passed one a ency
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb,Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No 029947
0. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18 -26),
18. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the 2014
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the Texas
Departmant of Transportation (TX DOT)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$96,397.90 for the 2014
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP)within
the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed
enforcement overtime, with a city match of$48,041.33, for a total
project cost of$144,439,23 and appropriating$96,397.90 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18. Capt.Mark Gutierrez with the Police
Department stated that the purpose of the item was to accept a Selective
Traffic Enforcement grant to fund overtime for DWI and speed enforcement.
There were no comments from the public. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
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
19. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a
Regional grant for WebEOC
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Council in the amount of$30,000 for
the benefit of the City's WebEOC operations; and appropriating
$30,000 from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council into the No.
1062 Fire Grant Fund to purchase equipment, services, technical
support and training for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's
WebEOC.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19. Fire Chief Robert Roche stated that the
purpose of the item was to accept a grant to fund WebEOC operations. There
were comments from the public. This Ordinance was passed on fi rst reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ripjas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction contract for Fire
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Station No. 5 Relocation Re-Bid (Bond 2008) {1st Reading 911 Oil 3)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer$181,690 in
programmed project savings from Project No. 140232 New Fire
Station in area of Holly/Saratoga and Ayers to Project No. 140231
Relocation of Fire Station No, 5 Project and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute a Construction Contract with
Safenet Services of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Fire Station No. 5
Relocation Re-Bid (Bond 2008)project in the amount of
$1,777,037.00 for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternates C, E, F, 1, J
and K,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20. Fire Chief Rocha stated that the purpose of
the Item was to award a construction contract for Fire Station No.5 relocation
re-bld project Councilmembers spoke regarding the following Issues: any
additional savings from and 2008;status of work completed on
Holly)Saratoga/Ayers. Them were no comments from the public. This
Ordinance was passed on fi rst reading and approved with the following vote-
Aye: 9- Council Member Aftri,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
21. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for park
improvements and other related projects
Ordinance appropriating $410,468.46 in developer contributions and
$766.93 in interest earnings for a sum of$411,235.39 in the No. 4720
Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements, and other
related projects.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of the item was to appropriate funds received
from developer fees and interest In the Community Enrichment Fund so that
the funds would be available for associated projects. Councilmembers asked
for clarification on how the funds were allocated and how they could be used..
There were no comments from the public. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
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
22. First Reading Ordinance - Funding the creation of a strike force
for it emergency maintenance items
Ordinance appropriating $296,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 1020 General Fund Reserve to be used for emergency
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maintenance employees and equipment, changing the FY 2013-2014
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 to increase
appropriations by$296,500.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of the item was to fund the creation of a Strike
Force to handle minor emergency maintenance items from the City Manager's
Office for expedited action. He said the project would include a inspection
program,and a four-member team to handle the requests. He said the types of
projects could include mowing,high weeds,and litter. He said the program
would concentrate on certain areas,and also discussed the process flow and
budget. City Manager Olson added that staff would discuss how to define
success over the course of the first year,and set goals. They would bring
back a plan in six months. Counclimembers spoke regarding the following
issues: issues with call center phone service over the weekend for pickup of a
dead opossum; adding a feature to the CCMoblle App that shows when issues
are resolved;staff training. Mayor Martinez asked for public comment Abel
Alonzo expressed concern that the program would only focus on certain parts
of town. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ripjas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance-Changing Born Street from one-way
traffic to two-way traffic
Ordinance amending Section 53-250 of the Code of Ordinances to
delete"Born Street, between Water Street and Chaparral Street"from
Schedule 1, One-way streets and alleys; providing for penalties;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23. City Engineer Dan Bliss stated that the
purpose of the item was to change Born Street between Water Street and
Chaparra15 et from one-way traffic to two-way traffic. There were no
comments from the public or the Council. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Ripjas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance - Granting a Revocable Easement to
allow a pipeline to cross two tracts of City owned land
Ordinance granting a Revocable Easement to Tex Star Midstream
Utility, LP to construct, operate, maintain, repair and remove one (1)
12-inch pipeline across two tracts of City owned land located
southwest of the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant: for the amount
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of $70,000 paid to the City; authorizing the City Manager or designee
to execute the Revocable Easement instrument and other related
documents for the conveyance of the revocable easement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24. City Engineer Dan Bites stated that the
purpose of the item was to convey a revocable easement to T&xStar Midstream
Utility,LIP that would enable them to cross the City's two tracts of land with a
12-inch pipeline. There were no comments from the Council or the public.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Council MemberAllen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riclas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance-Approving agreement and
reimbursement for construction of a water arterial transmission
and grid main line
Ordinance authorizing execution of a water arterial transmission and
grid main construction and reimbursement agreement("Agreement")
with Kitty Hawk Development LTD., ("Developer"), for the construction
of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and appropriating
$30,691.40 from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance with the
Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25. Julio Dimas with Development Services
stated that the purpose of the item was to allow Kitty Hawk Development LTD
to Install a 416 linear feet of a 12-Inch water arterial grid main extension to
provide adequate water to a proposed residential subdivision.
Council membem asked about the status to of the trust funds. City Manager
Olson said staff would schedule a presentation to discuss status of trust
funds,which he understood were solvent. The were no comments from the
public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Allen
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA : (ITEMS 27-32)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda. City Manager Olson stated that
staff had presentations on Items 31 and 32.
27. Service Agreement for Pump& Motor Repairs at water treatment plant
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Motion approving a service agreement with Smith Pump Company, Inc.,
Woodway, Texas, based on best value, in accordance with Request for
Proposal BI-0120-13, for an estimated annual expenditure of $664,260 of
which $553,550 is budgeted in FY 201312014. The term of the agreement
will be for one year and will automatically b e e xtended for up to two
additional one-year periods, subject to the approval of the service provider
and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Water Department in FY 201312014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
28. Service Agreement for Workers' Compensation Third-Party
Administrator Services
Motion approving a service agreement with York is Services Group,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for workers'compensation third-party
administration services, in accordance with Request for Proposal
Number BI-0063-13, based on lowest responsible proposal, for an
estimated one-year expenditure of$329,290, of which $301,849.17 is
required for Y13114. The term of the service agreement will be for
one year with an option to extend for up to three additional one-year
periods subject to the approval of the service provider and the City
Manager or designee. This service will be used by the Risk
Management Division of the Legal Department in administering the
City's workers' compensation claims. Funding is available in the
Liability and Employee Benefits Workers' Compensation Fund for
Y111 .
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
29. Use of Permanent Art Trust funds to complete sculpture
installation and Identification
Motion to approve an$9,920 expenditure from the Permanent Art
Trust Fund for expenses related to fabrication, re-installation, and
identification of Chin art sculpture at the American Bank Center on the
Corpus Christi Bay Front.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
30. Contract Amendment No. I for Water Conservation Outreach
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with d10
Three Dimensional Development, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$30,000.00, for a total restated fee not to exceed
$78,500.00 for Water Conservation Outreach.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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31. Construction Contract-for Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA) 17-35 Runway Navigational Aids
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) 17-35 Runway NAVAIDs
(Navigational Aids) project in the amount of$857,863.80 for the Base
Bid plus Additive 2.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
32. Approval of Change Order No. 6 for Corpus Christi International
Airport Runway 17-36 Extension/Displacement and Connecting
Taxiway Project ,
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Change
Order No. 6 to the Construction Contract with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$641,521.50 for a total restated fee not
to exceed $14,370,427.09, for the Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA) Runway 17-35 Extension/Displacement and Connecting
Taxiway Project.
Th Is Motion was recommended to regular agenda
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R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
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