HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/22/2013 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of October 22, 2013 which were approved by the City
Council on October 29, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of October, 2013.
Irmando Chapa
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,October 22,2013 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 Pastor Chip Blackshear, First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Chip Blackshear gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Ms.Saundra Thaxton,Interim Assistant Director of Strategic Management 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.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,First Assistant City Attorney Alison Logan and
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: B- Council Member Kelley AIIen,CouncH Member Prisc0la Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda Martinez„Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magrell„Council Member Colleen
McIntyre,Council Member Llirian 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)The
Request for Qualifications for the Planning Department will be sent out this
week to conduct a review of the overall planning operations for the City and an
updated schedule will be provided the Council after the meeting.2)Mr.Olson
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stated that he completed his 900th day as City Manager and reported that all of
the goals set were accomplished.Mr.Olson provided the Council with new
goals for the next 100 days.3)The Texas Jazz Festival was held over this past
weekend and was a tremendous event 4)Water levels continue to increase in
the storage basin with expected totals through today at 37%total storage
capacity in all systems.Mr.Olson added that storage capacity can potentially
be up 20%over the past couple of weeks.5)Assistant City Manager interviews
were conducted and Mr.Olson stated that he is not in a position to make a
decision at this time.
I. MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of October 15, 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:
5. Arts and Cultural Commission
Commission on Children and Youth
Ethics Commission
Mayor Martinez called for board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Arts and Cultural Commission-Dianna Bluntzer(Reappointed);Carla Gardiner
and Sean Mintz(Appointed)
Commission on Children and Youth-Warren W.Andrich(Appointed)
Ethics Commission-Ken Bung and Harry Hallows(Reappointed)
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6-10)
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: 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
6. 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
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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 passed on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No 029981
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
additional funding from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and
Emergency Response(SAFER) Grant Program (1st Reading
10115113)
Ordinance appropriating $409,664 from the United States Department
of Homeland Security- amendment to the Staffing for Adequate Fire
and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program into the No 1062
Fire Grants Fund to maintain 8 military veteran firefighter within the
Fire Department
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No 029982
a. Second Reading Ordinance-Ratifying acceptance and
appropriating the 2013 Emergency Management Performance
Grant(1st Reading 10/15113)
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
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:029983
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating FY
2013 Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Grant Award (1st Reading
10115113)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
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Enactment No;029984
10. Second Reading Ordinance - Revising the membership of the
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee (1st Reading
10115113)
Ordinance to revise the membership of the Watershore and Beach
Advisory Committee,.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment Na: 029985
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES.--(ITEMS 11 - 18)
11. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds for
the Violence Against Women (VAWA) grant
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$43,823.74 for Year 14 of
the Violence Against Women (VAWA) Program within the Police
Department with a City match of$16,573,28 and an in-kind match of
$8,928 from the No. 1020 Police General' Fund; appropriating the
$43,823.74 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for the VAWA grant in
the Police Department; and authorizing the transfer of$16,573.28
from the No. 1020 Cash Contribution to the No. 1061 Police Grants
Fund and appropriating the same for a total project cost of
$69,325.02.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Police Administration Manager Pat Eldridge
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the Violence
Against Women(VAWA)program grant for Year 14 to cover the costs for one
(1)victim case manager,travel,and public education.There were no
comments from the public or Council.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 Riolas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
12. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Federal
grant for the FY 2013 Port Security Grant Program
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$66,191 from
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA for funding eligible
under the FY 2013 Port Security Grant Program to purchase law
enforcement equipment for the Police Department, with a City match
of$22,064 for a total project cost of$88,255; and appropriating the
$66,191 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Police Administration Manager Pat Eldridge
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the FY2013
Port Security Grant Program for the purchase of law enforcement equipment to
strictly be used in the Port area.There were no comments from the public or
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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
13. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant increase to the State Homeland Security Grant Program
(SHSP)
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant adjustment from the Texas
Department of Public SafetylTexas Homeland Security State
Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA) to increase the amount from
$45,221.80 to $60,678.80 for FY 2012 Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); and
appropriating $15,457.00 from the Texas Department of Public
Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA), FY 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP),
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), into the No. 1062 Fire
Grants Fund to carry out homeland security projects that will
significantly improve local and regional terrorism prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the State Homeland Security
Program Grant used by the Emergency Management Division to assist in
homeland security.There were no comments from the public or 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the FY
13-14 Senior Companion Program (SCP) grant
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a$264,007 grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service; appropriating the
$264,007 grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund;
transferring$76,903 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1067
Parks and Recreation Grant Fund as City matching funds for the
Senior Companion Program and appropriating the$76,903 in the No,
1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Moms stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
to fund the Senior Companion Program.There were no comments from the
public or 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
15. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a local
grant for the Senior Companion Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount
of$10,000 from Mirador-to be used for stipends, mileage, meals and
recognition of volunteers of the Corpus Christi Senior Companion
Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is accept and appropriate a grant
from Mirador to add additional Senior Companion Program volunteers.There
were no comments from the public or 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a Federal
grant for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a$46,934 grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired
Senior Volunteer Program; appropriating the $46,934 grant in the No.
1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund; transferring $79,173 from
the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation
Grant Fund as City matching funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer
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program and appropriating the$790,173 in the No. 1067 Parks and
Recreation Grant Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
for the Retired Senior Volunteers Program(RSVP).There were no comments
from the public or 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 Rwjas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances to
establish a formal memorial bench and tree program
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 36 regarding memorial tree and park bench program;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to create a formal memorial bench
and tree program.In response to a Council question,Mr.Morris explained that
citizens that request a specific location other than what is recommended by
staff and requires ADA compliance will be responsible for the additional costs.
There were no comments from 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Adopting amendment to the Revised
Project and Financing Plans for Reinvestment Zone Number Two;
amending budget; appropriating funds for current year in Packery
Channel Improvement Program (CIP) Fund; approving contract
for continued Packery Channel Monitoring
Ordinance approving and adopting an amendment to the Revised
Project and Financing Plans for Reinvestment Zone Number Two, City
of Corpus Christi, dated September 29, 2009, as recommended by the
Island Strategic Action Committee, the Board of Directors North Padre
Island Development Corporation, and the Reinvestment Zone#2
Board of Directors; approving and adopting the Reinvestment Zone
Number Two, City of Corpus Christi FY 2013-2014 Budget as
recommended by the Island Strategic Action Committee, the Board of
Directors North Padre Island Development Corporation, and the
Reinvestment Zone#2 Board of Directors; appropriating and
transferring $510,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Fund
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1111 Reinvestment Zone#2 to and appropriating in the No. 3278
Packery Channel Projects TIF#2 fund for the approved Fiscal Year
2014 projects; Changing the FY 2014 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 029915 to increase expenditures by$510,000; and
authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment
No. 8 to the contract between the City and Texas A & M
University-Corpus Christi in the amount of$349,755 for a restated fee
not to exceed $1,897,783 for Packery Channel Monitoring Fiscal Year
2013-2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the financing plan for the
Reinvestment Zone No 2 approved by the Island Strategic Action Committee,
the North Padre Island Development Corporation and the Reinvestment Zone
No.2 and to appropriate funds and execute a contract with Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi tTAMU-CC)for Packery Channel Monitoring.Mayor
Martinez called for comments from the audience.Johnny French spoke
regarding the following topics:request that the City change the policy for
financing of Packery Channel projects back to what was approved by voters in
2001;compliance of the contract on ADA accessibility and parking access to
the jetties;protect base of revetment system;issuance of tickets for not
having required stickers in the boundaries of Packery Channel;and funding
the maintenance.Abel Alonzo stated that he supported Mr.French's concerns
with ADA compliance and said that the Committee for Persons with Disabilities
has not been presented this project to support the recommendations.Council
members asked questions regarding whether the City is in violation of the
bond requirements;ADA requirements and parking;the timeframe for the ramp
on the southside;charges for violation of parking stickers;and the
maintenance budget for Packery Channel not paying for cleaning of trash
activities.Deirdre Williams,TAMU-CC,spoke regarding the benefit of raising
the revetments and stated that she would provide a report on Packery Channel
in the next couple of weeks.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
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.
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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 comments from the
public.Andy Taubman asked questions regarding the accountability process of
the downtown park project.Abel Alonzo stated that the City has worked hard to
be transparent on projects and Is offended that citizens say that the City
Council has been misleading.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 1 -3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
1. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 to consult with attorneys regarding Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality rulemaking proceedings pertaining to
environmental flow standards for basin and bay system composed of
the Nueces River and Corpus Christi and Baffin Bays, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
The Council returned from executive session.Mayor Martinez stated that the
following motion was discussed in e-session for Council consideration:
Motion to amend legal services contract with attorney Tim Brown to provide
additional funding up to$112,540 for subcontract professional consultant
services for technical analysis related to Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality rulemaking proceedings pertaining to environmental flow standards for
basin and bay system composed of Nueces River and Corpus Christi and
Baffin Bays.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Ms.McIntyre,and passed.
Enactment No: M2013-161
2. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment of the City
Secretary with possible discussion and action in open session.
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
3. 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 discussed in executive session.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL.ACTION:
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 19 -241
19. First Reading Ordinance- Construction Contract for Oso Bay
Area Park Development, Phase 2(BOND 2008)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916, to include$450,000 from Fund
4720 Community Enrichment Fund; transferring$196,265 from Fund
3480 Storm Water CIP Fund Reserves, $288,210 from Fund 4088
Water CIP Revenue Bond Fund Reserves, $319,740 from Fund 4510
Wastewater Capital Reserves, and $289,895 from Fund 3544 Street
2007A CIP Fund Reserves to the Oso Creek 1 Oso Bay Area Park
Development Project(Bond 2008); increasing expenditures in the
amount of$1,544,110; and authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, to execute a construction contract with Reytec Construction
Resources, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of$4,215,816.00 for
the Oso Bay Area Park Development, Phase 2 project for the Base
Bid only.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to award the construction
contract for the Oso Bay Nature Preserve and Learning Center.Mr.Morris
presented the project scope,schedule,and project budget.Council members
asked questions regarding the following topics:accessibility to the park;the
use of CIP fund reserves to pay for the project;surplus of parks;the number of
bathrooms;land acquisition of the property;sustainability;whether future
budgeted funds include staffing;and whether the accessibility issue was
presented to the Committee for Persons with Disabilities.Mayor Martinez
called for comments from the public and there were none.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
JNOTE:A 10-minute recess was taken during this item due to technical
problems.)
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
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Abstained: 0
20. First Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for farm and grazing
airport acreage
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Farm and Grazing Lease Agreement with James P. Kelly to farm and
graze approximately 28.28 acres of farm land located at the Corpus
Christi International Airport, in consideration of an annual payment to
the City of$15 per leased acre for a term of five 5 years.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve a Faun and Grazing Lease
Agreement with James P.Kelly for approximately 28.28 acres of farm land
located at the Corpus Christi International Airport for a five(5)year term.There
were no comments from the public or 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance- Agreement and appropriation of funds
for disposal of brush, bulky items,and construction and
demolition materials
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Agreement for the disposal of brush, bulky items, and construction
and demolition materials with MSW Corpus Christi Landfill Ltd., a
Texas limited partnership, and Gulley-Hurst LLC, a Texas limited
liability company; appropriating $150,000 of anticipated revenue in the
No. 1020 General Fund and changing the FY 2013-2014, Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance 029915 by increasing Revenues and
Expenditures by $150,000.00 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to approve an
agreement for disposal of brush,bulky items,construction,and demolition
materials.There were no comments from the public or 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement and appropriation
of funds for a route optimization program for Solid Waste
Services
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Ordinance appropriating $335,196 from the unappropriated fund
balance in the No. 1020 General Fund into the Operating Budget of
the Solid Waste Department in the 1020 General Fund for the
purchase of a Route Optimization Program for Refuse and Recycling
Collection; changing the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance 029915 by increasing appropriations by$335,196 in the
No, 1020 General Fund; and awarding a service agreement to provide
software, hardware and installation of a route optimization program
with WM Logistics LLC, Magnolia, Texas, in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0156-13, based on most advantageous proposal, for
a total amount of$335,196.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajcryk stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a
service agreement for a route optimization program.Council Member McIntyre
asked questions regarding whether the software had the ability to track and
monitor heavy brush routes and whether there was an additional cost to
Include this option.Mr.Mikolajcryk stated that this software is used primarily
to route garbage and recycle collection routes and the additional expense to
Include heavy brush routes was not considered when the project was bid.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public and there were none.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
23. First Reading Ordinance- Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds for
Convention Center Capital/Maintenance
Ordinance appropriating $1,591,601.36 from reserved fund balance in
the No. 1030 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for Convention Center
Capital/Maintenance at the American Bank Center; changing the FY
2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by
increasing expenditures by $1,591,601.36.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated
that the purpose of th is item is to appropriate$1,591,601.36 from the reserved
fund balance in the Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT)Fund for the Convention
Center Capital Maintenance at the American Sank Center.Council members as
questions regarding the following topics:the expected increaseldecease of the
HOT funds in next yew's budget;the other entities affected by the HOT funds;
the process and criteria for determining which entities receive HOT funds;and
an update on the original list of needs and improvements made at the
American Bank Center.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the audience
and there were none.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
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Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance- Ratifying the acceptance of and
appropriating State grant; execution of contract for early
childhood literacy programs
Ordinance ratifying the acceptance of a $7,,525 grant from the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and execution of the
contract and all related documents with TSLAC to participate in the
Impact Grant Program for the period of September 1, 2013 through
August 31, 2014; and appropriating $7,525 from the TSLAC in the
Library Grants Fund No 1068 to continue the TSLAC Impact Grant
Program through the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31
2014..
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Libraries Laura Garcia stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept,appropriate and execute a grant from
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to expand child literacy
programs.There were no comments from the public and 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 25-271
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff had a presentation for Item 27.The City Council had no questions.
25. Purchase of specialized equipment for emergency response
capabilities
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total
amount of$76,864.19 utilizing funds from the 2011 Homeland Security
Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Fire
Grant Fund 1062.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
26. Contract for Vital Statistics Unit grant for administration of duties
A motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with the Department of State Health Services for the
administration of duties performed by the Vital Statistics Unit of the
Health Department and for the payment of record fees in the amount
of$1.83 per printed record due to the State; and to ratify acceptance
of the contract to begin as of September 1, 2013.
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
27. Resolution amending council policy number nine
Resolution amending Council Policy No. 9, entitled Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Programs by revising the
language regarding the CDBG acronym, the language of sections e,
and f. and by adding a section g.; and reaffirming the objectives and
guidelines of the policy.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
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