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Council on October 22, 2013.
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Tuesday,October 15,2013 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,.
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Lynn Blackler, CHRISTUS Spohn Health
System
Chaplain Blackler gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Mr.Steve Klepper„Strategic Management and Budget Manager gave the
Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a
quorum of the Council and the required Charter Officers were present to
conduct the meeting.
Note: Councilmember Scott arrived at 11:41 a.m.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,First Assistant City Attorney Alison Logan,and
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
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
None.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS 1 UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues:1)
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BikeFest was held over this past weekend and was a first time event in Corpus
Christi with an estimated 16,000 visitors,approximately 5,000 hotel rooms
booked and an estimated economic impact of$6 million.2)The City has
received rain over the last couple of months with various amounts falling
throughout the City but very little in the storage basin.Mr.Olson reported that
this week's rain brought significant amounts to the storage basin and will
receive a report on the actual percentage increase.31 The changes to the
Utilities Office Collections began in October and staff has encountered a few
glitches that need to be modified.Staff has currently suspended disconnects
and should be back on track at the beginning of next month.4)The Fire
Department's consultant,MGT of America is in Corpus Christi conducting the
interview process of the contract.5)City Manager Olson announced that
Assistant City Manager interviews are being conducted this week.6)Mr.Olson
asked Interim Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck to provide a brief
overview of the implementation of the street fee and the street preventative
maintenance program schedule.7)City Manager Olson asked Strategic
Management and Budget Manager Steve Klepper to provide a preview of the
work on the City Performance Reporting(CRP)Program.Mr.Olson outlined
the duties of the City Manager including providing leadership,advising the City
Council,managing City operations;and external representation.Mr.Olson
discussed the steps of the strategic plan developed for the City.Mr.Klepper
presented the business plans for City departments and provided an on-line
demonstration of the CRP outlining the framework of how the City departments
are performing.8)Mr.Olson congratulated Mayor Martinez for being selected
President Elect of the Texas Municipal League.
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.
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.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for public comment.Colin
Sykes spoke against the bond proposition for Destination Bayfront and stated
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that the City has other important Issues to address.Abel Alonzo spoke in
support of Destination Bayfront because of the economic impact it will provide
to the City and increase sales tax funding for Crime Control,the Regional
Transportation Authority,and the Type A Board.Juan Ariaza stated that he is a
victim of retaliation based on false allegations because he is looking into
certain issues in the City.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 1)
1. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas
Government Code 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 with possible discussion and action
in open session.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
I. MINUTES:
2. Regular Council Meeting of October 8, 2013
A motion was made by Council Member Chad Magill,seconded by Council
Member Mark Scott,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by an
unanimous vote.
J. BOARDS& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda.There were no comments from
the public or the Council.The consent agenda was passed on one vote as
follows:
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: i - Council Member Allen
Abstained: 0
3. Purchase of Victory Police Motorcycles
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) police motorcycles from
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GRAMB, Inc, dba Corpus Christi CyclePlaza, Corpus Christi, Texas for
an estimated expenditure of$114,364,00, of which $110,614,00 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014,. Funding is available in
the FY 2013-2014 Capital Outlay Budget,
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No; M2013-156
4. Construction contract for the Public Safety Warehouse Re-Bid
(Bond 2008)
Motion authorizing the City Manager„ or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Henock Construction from San Antonio,
Texas in the amount of$2,103,883,77, for the Public Safety
Warehouse Re-Bid project for the base Bid plus Additive Alternates 1,
2 & 3 (Bond 2008).
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No' M2013-157
5. Engineering Construction Contract for Lifecycle Curb and Gutter
Replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Am Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inca of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$386,350;00 for the Base Bid
for Lifecycle Curb and Gutter Replacement for the Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract base year,
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment Nm M2013-158
6. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 1 for High Service
Pump Bu€Id€ng No. 3(HS PB No. 3)at the O. N.Stevens Water
Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with LNV,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$2,358,10300, for a
total restated fee of$2,405,603 00 for the 0.N, Stevens Water
Treatment Plant High Service Building No.. 3.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2013-159
7. Certification of 2013 Tax Levy
Motion approving the 2013 Property Tax Levy of$89,,809„808.21
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based on the adopted property tax rate of$0.585264 per$100
valuation, in accordance with Section 26.09(e) of the Texas Property
Tax Code,
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2013-160
8. Supporting potential Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grantee
status for the City and authorizing a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Corpus Christi Regional Transit Authority
and the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization for
grant coordination
Resolution in support of the City of Corpus Christi (City) becoming a
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grantee and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to file documentation necessary for the City to
achieve FTA grantee status; and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute an agreement with the Corpus Christi Regional
Transit Authority and the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization to provide for transportation grant coordination.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No;029971
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating the FY
13 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for crime
control and prevention (1st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance,, in the amount of$162,583 for
the FY 2013 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Program; and Appropriating the $162,583 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund to fund the enhancement of law enforcement efforts by
the Police Department and Nueces County under an established
interlocal agreement which provides that 50%of the funds to be
distributed to Nueces County
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No; 029972
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program grant within the
Police Department for Year 1 (1st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$67,660.55 to establish the
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Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program within the Police
Department with a City match of$13,533,07 and an in-kind match of
$3,382.07 from the No. 1020 Police General Fund; Appropriating the
$67,660.55 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for the VOCA
Outreach grant in the Police Department;; and authorizing the transfer
of$13,533.07 from the No. 1020 Cash Contribution to the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total project cost
of$84,575.69.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:029973
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Victims of Crime Act Grant(VOCA)within the Police Department
for Year 14(1 st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$79,188.69 for Year 14 of
the Victims of Crime Act Grant (VOCA) Program within the Police
Department with a City match of$16,96454 and an in-kind match of
$4,000 from the No. 1020 Police General Fund; appropriating the
$79,188.69 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for the VOCA grant in
the Police Department; and authorizing the transfer of$16,964.54
from the No. 1020 Cash Contribution to the No. 1061 Police Grants
Fund and appropriating the same for a total project cost of
$100,153.23.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:029974
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a
Continued Services"Bundle"Grant from the Department of State
Health Services(1st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a total grant amount
of$726,622 from the Texas Department of State Health Services in
the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide continued clinical services
for the contract period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014;
and to ratify acceptance of the grants to begin as of September 1,
2013.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:029975
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for bay water sample analysis (1 st Reading 1018113)
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Ordinance authorizing the City manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant of$22,500
from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health
Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide laboratory services for the analysis
of bay water samples for the contract period of September 1, 2013
through August 31, 2014; and to ratify acceptance of the grant to
begin as of September 1, 2013.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No 029976
14. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds to reimburse
developer for construction of wastewater collection line (1st
Reading 1018113)
Ordinance appropriating $63,794.00 from the NO. 4220 Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse 15T Investments, LLC
("Developer'), for the extension of a 10-inch sanitary sewer collection
line, including all related appurtenances for development of Lot 2;
Block 13 Airport Industrial Subdivision, as specified in the wastewater
collection line extension construction and reimbursement agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No',029977
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to reimburse
Wal-mart Real Estate Business Trust for the shared cost to
construct Dunbarton Oaks Drive for Cimarron Estates (1st
Reading 1018113)
Ordinance appropriating$647.90 of interest earned in the NO 4730
Infrastructure Fund and transfer to NO. 3530 Streets CIP Fund; and
appropriating $102,218.24 from the NO. 4730 Infrastructure Fund to
reimburse Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust; and approving
$194,180.07 to reimburse Wal-Mart Real Estate Business Trust from
the NO. 4730 Infrastructure Fund for 1/2 street construction cost of
constructing Dunbarton Oaks Drive, for Cimarron Estates.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No 029978
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Keep
America Beautiful Grant for National Day of Action and Great
American Clean Up Events (1st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a $1,000 grant from
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Keep America Beautiful for National Day of Action and the Great
American Clean Up Events in the No. 1051 Solid Waste Grant Fund to
be used to reimburse for National Day of Action expenses.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:029979
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (1st Reading 1018113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a$2,000 grant from
Keep America Beautiful's Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in the
No. 1051 Solid Waste Grant Fund to fund projects, activities and clean
ups associated with Cigarette Litter Prevention.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 029980
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: ITEMS 18-21
18. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating additional
funding from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency
Response(SAFER) Grant Program
Ordinance appropriating $409,664 from the United States Department
of Homeland Security- amendment to the Staffing forAdequate Fire
and Emergency Response(SAFER) Grant Program into the No 1062
Fire Grants Fund to maintain 8 military veteran firefighter within the
Fire Department
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a supplemental grant from the Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response(SAFER)Grant for the third year
salary and benefit costs for eight(8)military veteran firefighters.There were no
comments from the public or the Council.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
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19. First Reading Ordinance-Ratifying acceptance and appropriating
the 2013 Emergency Management Performance Grant
Ordinance ratifying acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department
of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in
the amount of$75,325.21 for the Emergency Management
Performance Grant(EMPG), and appropriating $75,325.21 from the
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program in the no. 1063
Emergency Management Grants Fund to improve mitigation,
preparedness, response,., and recovery capabilities for the City of
Corpus Christi
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of the item is to ratify acceptance of the Emergency Management
Performance Grant(EMPG)in the amount of$75,325.21.There were no
comments from the public or Council.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Leal,Coundij Member Loeb,Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Scott„Councll Member Magill,Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
20. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating FY 2013
Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Grant Award
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a $647,713 grant
from the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend in the No. 1067
Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the FY 2013 Senior Community
Services, Elderly Nutrition Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate the grant funds for
the Elderly Nutrition Program.There were no comments from the public or
Council.Th is Ordinance was 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 Magill„Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance - Revising the membership of the
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Ordinance to revise the membership of the Watershore and Beach
Advisory Committee.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to request an amendment to
revise the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee membership.Mr.Morris
stated that it is difficult to fill the seat designated for an owner of the hotel or
condo on the Island and recommends changing the language to a
representative of a hotel.There were no comments from the public or Council.
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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 22)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff did not have a presentation for Item 22.
22. Authorization to apply for continued financial assistance from
Texas General Land Office Beach Cleaning and Maintenance
Assistance Program
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to request continued financial assistance for
beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang
Island during FY 2013-2014 under the Texas General Land Office's
Beach Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 23 -261
23. Adopting the Federal Legislative Policy for the 113th Congress
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue introduced the City's federal relations representative Larry
Meyers,President of Meyers and Associates,who assisted with the
presentation.Mr.Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this item is to present a
list of policy issues to adopt as legislative priorities.Mr.Tagliabue referred to
a presentation outlining the delegation members,the legislation the City
generally supports and opposes;and the priority policy topics including tax
policy,Housing and Urban Development(HUD),appropriations,military
Installations,transportation infrastructure and development,the Gulf of
Mexico,Environmental Protection Agency(EPA),Clean Water Act Renewal,
Water Resources Development Act(WRDA),higher education,appointment for
the U.S.District Judge for the Corpus Christi District,and flood insurance.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a specific time for the
Clean Water Act;unfunded mandates;the National Flood Insurance Program;
funding for Community Development Block Grants;taxation of the interest
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earned by investors on bonds issued by municipalities;and the Market Place
Fairness Act
24. Blue Ribbon Task Force
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Water Utilities Gus Gonzalez
stated that the Water Department in conjunction with the Mayor's Blue Ribbon
Task Force is working to implement a plan to help sustain a growing economy
by developing a water supply business plan.Mr.Gonzalez introduced Dr.
Robert Furgason to present the presentation.Other members of the Task Force
present included Frank Brogan,Bill Hennings,Jim Naismith,Dr.Paul Orser
and Valerie Pompa.Dr.Furgason discussed the recommendations of the Task
Force including to create a dynamic,integrated water development plan to
2050;strong support for the completion of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II;
various alternatives for surface water;groundwater opportunities,use of
desalination;and changes to the City's administrative structure.Council
members asked questions regarding consideration of impact fees and the
legislation required;the business plan for the Water Department;identifying
ground water supply;action plan for desalination;consolidation of water and
wastewater;the groundwater management areas and districts;industry rate
structure;standardizing contracts and timefromes;restructuring the financing
of water;and whether desalination would be the best practice for conservation.
Council members strongly supported the need to move forward with the Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Phase 11 and including the reuse of existing water into the
business plan.
25. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Quarterly Report
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Roland Mower,CEO of the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC)presented the quarterly
update including the 2013 economic trends for employment and building
permits;an activity summary for business attractions and existing industry;
successes;and external marketing opportunities.
Mayor Martinez called for a 20-minute recess.
26. Litter Reduction Plan Update
Mayor Martinez reconvened the council meeting and referred to Item 26.
Interim Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck provided an update on the
progress of the Litter Reduction Plan.Mr.Van Vleck reported that staff has
been working on a strategic plan to reduce litter by developing Five(5)focus
categories including measurement;education and awareness;enforcement;
Improvements;and ordinances.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:58 p.m.
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