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Workshop Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of September 24, 2013 which were approved
by the City Council on October 8, 2013.
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i Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,September 24,2013 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.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Hartwick, First Baptist Church
The invocation was delivered by Police Chief Floyd Simpson.
C, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
City Secretary Chapa stated that 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.
D... City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Chapa stated that a quorum of the Council and the required
Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe,First Assistant City
Attorney Alison Logan,and City Secretary Armando Chapa.
Present: 8- Council Member Priscilla LeaU,Council Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda
Martinez,Council Member Mark Scott,Council Member Chad
Magill,Council Member Colleen Mcl ntyre,Cou ncil Member Lillian Riojas,
and Council Member Rudy Garza
Absent: i - Council Member Kelley Allen
E. Proclamations 1 Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring September 24, 2013, as"70th Anniversary of
the Junior League of Corpus Christi"
Proclamation declaring September 28, 2013, as"Walk'N Roll
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Celebration for Disability Awareness Day"
Proclamation declaring October as "Domestic Violence Awareness
Month"
Proclamation declaring October 1, 2013, as"National Night Out"
Proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2013 as"Ideas Week Corpus
Christi"
Proclamation declaring October 11, 2013, as"Texas Speech
Communication Association Day"
Proclamation declaring October 23, 2013, as "HELP Hits the High
Notes"
Special Recognition of City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Martinez presented the Proclamations. Mayor Martinez presented a
certificate of commendation and a resolution from the Texas Senate to City
Secretary Armando Chapa in honor of his last regular Council meeting. State
Representative Todd Hunter presented a resolution from the Texas House in
honor of City Secretary Armando Chapa.
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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 asked for public comment Mr.Abel Alonzo spoke in favor of
hiring within the organization for the Assistant City Manager of Public Works
and the City Secretary positions. Juan Araiza spoke regarding his concern that
for the past ten years,the City seemed to be operating at a deficit of$63
million;he requested more transparency with the public.
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COUNCIL FROM RESPONDING AND DISCUSSING YOUR COMMENTS AT
LENGTH.THE LAW ONLY AUTHORIZES THEM TO DO THE FOLLOWING:
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PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF PERSON, OR
MEMBERS OF 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.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS 1 UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez called for City Manager Comments. Assistant City Manager
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Susan Thorpe reported on the following issues: 1)The U.S.Coast Guard
conducted emergency preparations at the marina last weekend,and they went
well.2)The Police department held a promotion ceremony yesterday for 16
sergeants and 1 lieutenant.3)The Police Crime Fighter Museum is available for
viewing on the Staples Street entrance of City Hall today.4)The Health
department is holding a flu shot drive-thru clinic at 1702 Horne Road this week.
The first 50 persons will receive a free shot.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
1. MINUTES:
2. Regular Council Meeting of September 17, 2013
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes. Councilmember Scott made
a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Ms.McIntyre. Councilmember
Magill noted thatthe minutes did not include public comment. Councilmember
Scott rescinded his motion to approve,as did Ms.McIntyre. The approval of
the September 17 Regular Council meeting minutes was postponed.
J. BOARDS&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Library Board
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
Sister City Committee
Mayor Martinez called for board and committee appointments. The Council
made the following appointments:
Leadership Committee for Senior Services-Araceli Cabral(Appointed);Val
Salinas(Appointed).
Library Board-Rachel Buck(Appointed)
Nueces County Tax Appraisal District-Robert Adler(Reappointed);Jerry
Garcia(Reappointed)
Sister City Committee-Donald Russell(Reappointed);Heather Moretzsohn
(Reappointed);Wan Sun Kim(Reappointed).
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 4.6)
4. Public Hearing and First Reading -Adopting Joint Land Use
Study (JLUS) Background Report as an element of the
Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance accepting the NAS Corpus Christi Joint Land Use
Background Report and amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City
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of Corpus Christi by adopting the NAS Corpus Christi Joint Land Use
Study; providing for repeal of conflicting ordinances; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 4. Mr.Bob
Payne with the Planning department stated that the purpose of the item was to
hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance accepting the NAS Corpus
Christi Joint Land Use Background Report and adopting the Corpus Christi
Joint Land Use Study. He said approval of the ordinance would create
compatible land use around the NAS-CC airports and the Corpus Christi
International Airport for public safety and military sustainability. Mr.Payne
explained the technical issues regarding the background report,and discussed
the major recommendations contained in the joint land use study. He also
described the public input process and named their partners In the study.
Councilmember Loeb made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Mr.Scott,and passed. There were no comments from the public.
Councilmember Loeb made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by
Ms.McIntyre,and passed. Captain Edgecomb with NAS-CC,Foster Edwards
with the Chamber of Commerce,and Tyner Little with Nueces County spoke in
support of the project.This Ordinance was passed on its first reading 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 Ricias and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Allen
Abstained: 0
6. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1
District, on properties located at 1309 Daly Drive and 1302
Woodlawn Drive.
Case No. 0813-03 Hammond Jones Real Estate Development LLC: A
rezoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a partial change to the Future Land
Use Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as being the south
24 feet of Lot 1, all of Lots 2-10, the north 33 feet of Lot 19, and all of
Lots 20-24, Block 2, Woodlawn Estates, located on the south side of
McArdle Road between Woodlawn and Daly Drives.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 28. 2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the"RM-1"Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Hammond Jones Real Estate Development LLC, acting
as agent on behalf of Allen Lovelace Moore and Blanche Davis Moore
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Foundation ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference
to the south 24 feet of Lot 1, all of Lots 2-10, the north 33 feet of Lot
19, and all of Lots 20-24, Block 2, Woodlawn Estates, located on the
south side of McArdle Road between Woodlawn and Daly Drives, from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 8. Annika
Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of the Item was to
rezone the subject property to allow for construction of an apartment complex.
She said Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.
Councilmember Scott made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Mr.Loeb,and passed. There were no comments from the public.
Councilmemberis)stated that the residents had concerns about the project,
but their concerns were met. A motion was made and seconded to close the
public hearing. 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
FIRST READING ORDINANCES, (ITEM 11)
11. First Reading Ordinance-Restricting the use of wireless
communications while driving
Ordinance adding a new section 53-16 of the city code relating to
restrictions on use of wireless communications while driving, creating
an offense, providing for penalties, providing for severance providing
for publication, and providing for an effective date,
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 11. Police Chief
Floyd Simpson stated that the purpose of the item was to revise the existing
City ordinances to curtail the use of cellular phones while driving,including
texting. He said he was recommending the use of hands-free devices. He
cited numerous statistics to to demonstrate the need to curtail distracted
driving. He said 22 cities have an ordinance like this in place. He said the goal
was to emphasize enforcement rather than a total ban. Councilmembers spoke
in support,and regarding the exemption for public safety officers,educating
the public with a PSA. Mayor Martinez called for public comment. Ms.Gloria
Scott spoke in support of the ordinance. Abel Alonzo asked spoke about ADA
accessibility issues,and the Police Chief to counsel officers about being more
sensitive to them. Robbie Foster spoke in favor of the ordinance,saying he
was injured by a distracted driver. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading.with the following vote:
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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
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 5, 7-61
5. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending the
Unified Development Code's limitations on restaurants in the
neighborhood commercial and office zoning districts.
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code for limitations on
restaurants in the neighborhood commercial and office zoning districts
by revising subsection 5.2.11 - Restaurant; and providing for
severance, penalties, and publication.
(NOTE- Council took a 20 minute recess beginning at 2:05 p.m.)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item S. Annika
Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of the item was to
amend the Unified Development Code by increasing the square footage
limitation on restaurants in the Neighborhood Commercial and Office zoning
districts.She said the proposed amendments would increase the limitation on
restaurant floor area from 2,500 to 5,000 square feet in the"CN-1"district and
from 2,500 to 300 square feet in the"CN-2"and"CN"Districts. She said it
would allow for more of a balance between business needs and protecting
neighborhoods. Councilmember McIntyre made a motion to open the public
hearing,seconded by Mr.Magill and passed. There were no comments from
the public.Councilmember Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Ms.Leal,and passed. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council Member MIntyre,Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council MemberAllen
Abstained: 0
7. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RM-ATIIO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and the
"RS-6110" Single-Family 6 District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM-AT1101PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay
and a Planned Unit Development Overlay, on properties located
at 15013 - 15029 Leeward Drive and 15022 Aruba Drive.
Case No. 0813-04 Doug Shaw: A rezoning from the",RM-AT/10"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and the"'RS-6110"
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Single-Family 6 District with an Island Overlay to the"RM-ATIIOIPUD"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and a Planned Unit
Development Overlay, not resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as Lots 5 and
14-18, Block 2, Section E, Padre Island -Corpus Christi, located
between Aruba and Leeward Drives, approximately 200 feet south of
Running Light Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 28, 2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-ATIIO" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay and the"RS-6110" Single-Family 6
District with an Island Overlay to the"RM-ATIIOIPUD" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development
Overlay, subject to 10 conditions.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Doug Shaw("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lots 5 and 14-18, Block 2, Section E, Padre
Island -Corpus Christi, from the"RM-ATIIO" Multifamily AT District
with an Island Overlay and the"RS-6110"Single-Family 6 District with
an Island Overlay to the"RM-ATIIOIPUD" Multifamily AT District with
an Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 7. Annika
Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of the item was to
rezone the property to allow 23 townhomes as part of a Planned United
Development.Councilmember Garza made a motion to open the public
hearing,seconded by Councilmember Magill,and passed.There were no
comments from the public or the Council.Councilmember Garza made a
motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Councilmember McIntyre,and
passed.This Ordinance was heard on public hearing and passed on its 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 MemberAllen
Abstained: 0
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RM-ATIIO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM-ATIIOIPUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay
and a Planned Unit Development Overlay, on property located at
15030, 15034,and 15038 Aruba Drive.
Case No. 0813-05 Doug Shaw and Jill Shaw: A rezoning from the
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"RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM-ATIIO/PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and a
Planned Unit Development Overlay, not resulting in a change to the
Future Land Use Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as
Lots 1-3, Block 2, Section E, Padre Island-Corpus Christi, located
along the east side of Aruba Drive, approximately 175 feet west of
Leeward Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 28, 2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay to"RM-ATIIOIPUD" Multifamily AT
District with an Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development
Overlay, subject to 10 conditions.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Doug Shaw and Jill Shaw("Owners"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 1-3, Block 2, Section E, Padre
Island - Corpus Christi, from the"RM-AT/10" Multifamily AT District
with an Island Overlay to the"RM-AT/10/PUD" Multifamily AT District
with an Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez called for Item 8.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of the item was to rezone the property to allow 14
townhomes as part of the Planned Unit Development.Councilmember McIntyre
made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Councilmember
Magill,and passed.There were no comments from the public or the Council.
Councilmember McIntyre made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Councilmember Leal and passed.This ordinance was heard on public
hearing and 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 Alren
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 9 - 10)
9. Agreement for the Assessment of the Efficiency and
Effectiveness of the Fire Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
consultant agreement with MGT of America„ Inc. to provide an
assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of the City of Corpus
Christi Fire Department for an amount not to exceed $97,950. Funding
is available in the Fire Department Budget for fiscal year 201312014.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 9.Assistant Director of Strategic Management
Saundra Thaxton stated that the purpose of this item was to approve a
consultant agreement with MGT of America,Inc.to provide an assessment of
the efficiency and effectiveness of the Fire Department Mayor Martinez asked
for public comment.Carlos Torres,President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters
Association,referred to previous assessment of the Fire Department and
expressed concern on whether the recommended changes would be
implemented;the funding for the assessment;and whether the assessment
would be all inclusive.Abel Alonzo,thanked the City Manager for holding
departments accountable and spoke regarding privatization of EMS services.A
motion was made that this Motion be passed 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 Counc t Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council MemberXien
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2013.145
10. Approval of Change Order No.6 for Corpus Christi International
Airport Runway 17-35 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that the purpose of this item was to approved Change Order No.6 for
the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 17-35 Extension/Displacement
and Connecting Taxiway Project.There were no comments from the public or
the Council.A motion was made that this Motion be passed 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
Enactment No, M2013-148
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 11 -15)
12. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant amendment increase
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant amendment
in the amount of$50,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066„ to provide funds for the
Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Assistant Director of Public Health Aurora
Parlamas stated that the item is the appropriation and acceptance of an
amendment for the Woman,Infants and Children(WIC)grant.There were no
comments from the public or the Council.This Ordinance be 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 MemberAllen
Abstained: 0
13. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Appendix A of the Interlocal
Agreement to Promote Community Dialogue on Regional Health
Awareness
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to approve and accept this second amendment to Appendix
A, of the Regional Health Awareness Board's ("RHAB") Interlocal
Agreement to Promote Community Dialogue on Regional Health
Awareness, by adding the Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of
Pharmacy and Education Service Center, Region 2 as organizations
that may appoint members to the RHAB
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Assistant Director of Public Health Aurora
Parlamas stated that the purpose of this item was to approve the second
amendment to Appendix A of the Regional Health Awareness Board's Interlocal
Agreement by adding the Texas A&M Irma Lonna Rangel College of Pharmacy
and Education Service Center,Region 2 as an organization that may appoint
members to the board.There were no comments from the public of the
Council.
This Ordinance be passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Coun64
Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre„Council,
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Allen
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a 10-foot wide
utility easement
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Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 10-foot wide utility
easement out of Parkdale Village Annex B and Lot 2, Parkdale Village
Annex C and requiring the owner, TWF Partners, LLC., to comply with
specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Building Official John Speights stated that
the purpose of this item is to eliminate a utility easement and allow for the
future development of the subject property.There were no comments from the
public or the Council.For the record,Councilmember Magill submitted a
conflict of Interest form and abstained from the vote on this item.This
Ordinance be passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Allen
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
15. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a 15 foot wide
utility easement
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 15-foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 5A-6A, Industrial Technology Park Unit 1, and
requiring the Owner, Agnes Properties, to comply with the specified
conditions.
This Ordinance was postponed
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 16-251
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.Assistant City Manager Susan
Thorpe stated that staff had presentations on Items 20,22,23,24 and 25.
Councilmembers requested presentations on 16-19.
16. Purchase of Five Pickup Trucks for Beach Rescue and Beach
Maintenance
Motion approving the purchase of five(5) pickup trucks from Philpott
Motors, Nederland, Texas for a total expenditure of$143,901.25. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds
have been budgeted by the Parks and Recreation Department in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
17. Approving the lease-purchase of one Freightliner Truck with
Pressure Digger Body
Motion approving the lease-purchase of one(1) Freightliner truck with
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pressure digger body from Freightliner of Houston, Houston, Texas for
a total amount of$285,809.00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC). Funding is available from the City's
lease-purchase financing contractor.
Councilmember Loeb made a motion directing staff to consider life cycle
costs,alternative fuel and maintenance on future vehicle purchases,seconded
by Councilmember McIntyre,and passed.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
18. Approving Lease purchase for Curbside Refuse and Recycle
Containers
Motion approving the lease purchase of 7,488 96-gallon curbside
refuse containers and 1,872 96-gallon curbside recycle containers
from Toter Incorporated, Statesville, NC for the total amount of
$488,989.20. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
(H-GAC). The containers will be used in the City's automated
collection program. Funds for the lease purchase of the curbside
collection containers will be provided through the City's
leasetpurchase financing program.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
19. Approving a supply agreement for trap rock used for seal coating
Motion approving a supply agreement with Vulcan Construction
Materials, L.P., San Antonio, Texas for approximately 6,000 tons of
trap rock in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0176-13 based on
lowest responsible bid, for a total amount of$277,500 of which
$231,250 is required for FY 2013-2014. The term of the supply
agreement 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 designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Street Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
20. Contract-Approving Data Collection Unit (DCU)Component
Upgrade to the Automated Meter Reading (AMR)System
Motion approving a contract with Aclara Technologies LLC,
Hazelwood, Missouri for the purchase and installation of components
on approximately 61 Data Collection Units(DCU's) of the City's
automatic meter reading (AMR)system. The award is based on sole
source, for a total amount of$71,791.33. Funds have been budgeted
by the MIS Department in FY 2013-2014.
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
21. Amendment to Ad Valorem Collections Contract with Nueces
County
Motion approving an amended agreement for ad valorem tax
collection services with Nueces County at an annual per parcel rate
established by Nueces County and continuing from year to year
unless canceled.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
22. Refunding of Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation Arena Bonds
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
relating to "Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 (Arena Project)";
approving the resolution of Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of such bonds; and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance of such
bonds; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
23. Refunding of Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation Baseball Stadium Bonds
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
relating to"Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 (Baseball Stadium
Project)`; approving the resolution of Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of such bonds; and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance of such
bonds; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
24. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 2 for two new 10
Million Gallons Daily (MGD) Pumps for the Staples Street
Pumping Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the Contract for Professional Services with
Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$135,640.00, for a total restated fee not to exceed$352,110.00 for the
Staples Street Pumping Plant New 10 MGD Pumps Project.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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25. Engineering Design Amendment No. 1 -McArdle Road
Improvements -Ennis Joslin Road to Whitaker Drive(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to a Contract for Professional Services with RVE,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$155,520.00, for a total
restated fee not to exceed $1,113,240.00 for McArdle Road from Nile
Drive to Ennis Joslin Road and McArdle Road from Whitaker Drive to
Nile Drive, for design, bid, and construction phase services BOND
ISSUE 2012. (Proposition No. 1 Street Projects)
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez adjourned the meeting at 3:46 p.m.
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