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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/24/2013 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI i HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Workshop Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of September 24, 2013 which were approved by the City Council on October 8, 2013. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of October, 2013. �._ f.City Secretary SEAL INDEXED Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street p Corpus Christi TX 78401 ectexas,com 2 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 Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 10/3/2043 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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. F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM 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 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. 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 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 Corpus Chrlsg Page 2 Pdnted on 1013M13 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus ChrlsB Page 3 Prinled on iN312013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus Christi Papa 4 Printed an 101312043 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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: Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 101312013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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" Corpus Chdsd Page 6 Pdnledon 10/3/2013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus Chrfsd Page 7 Pdnted on ta'312013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 "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. Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 10/3M13 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus Chdsd Page 9 Printed on 10/312013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on!0/3/2073 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus chrfso Pape it PHnied on laW2013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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. Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on iQ/M13 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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 Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 101313013 City Council Meeting Minutes September 24,2013 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. Corpus Christ! Page 14 Printed on IW312013