HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/19/2013 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 November 19,2013 which were approved by the City
Council on December 10, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of December, 2013.
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Tuesday,November 19,2013 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 Father John Haby, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church
Father John Haby gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Assistant City Secretary Rebecca Huerta 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 roil 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,Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar,and Assistant City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- Council Member KefleyA'illien,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!Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring November 16-24, 2013 as"National Hunger
and Homelessness Awareness Week"
AEP Check Presentation to the City of Corpus Christi for Participation
in the 2013 AEP TX CitySmart Program for Energy Efficiency Lighting
Retrofit Projects
Swearing-in Ceremony for All Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
and Committee Members
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Mayor Martinez presented the Proclamations listed on the agenda and included
a Proclamation declaring December 8-14,2013 as"Corpus Christi Computer
Science Education Week".
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Managers
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues:
a. United Way Contributions
Mr.Olson acknowledged the City employees'contributions to the United Way
campaign and reported that the City had 42%participation and raised
approximately$106,000 for the community.
C. Other
1)The Police Department conducted"Red Ribbon Week"last week and
Introduced 9,000 elementary students to the Police Mobile Museum while
educating the prevention of drug, tobacco and alcohol abuse.
2)The City was recognized by a national organization as a leader in the use of
technology in municipal operations and was ranked 5th in the nation for
excelling on transparency in local government
b. City Performance Report-Water Department
City Manager Olson asked Director of Water Operations Gus Gonzalez to
provide a briefing on the performance,goals and mission elements of the
Water Department
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 deviated from the agenda and called for comments from the
audience.Jackson Long,Chairperson of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
(ROSC)provided a background of the organization and requested to have a
representative from the City at their monthly meetings and to reserve the
Council Chambers every quarter to inform the public on the ROSC coalition.
Bob Frisch spoke regarding how judgement is administered for red light
camera violations.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
I. MINUTES:
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2. Regular Meeting of November 12, 2013
Council Member Magill requested that the minutes be amended to change the
street name from Rolston Avenue to Ralston Avenue under the public comment
section.A motion was made by Council Member Garza to approve the minutes
as amended,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed.
J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
None.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda.There were no comments from
the public.Council Member Leal requested that Item 14 be pulled for individual
consideration.The consent agenda was passed 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
3. Purchase of one pickup truck for beach use, one CNG pickup
truck for fitter enforcement, and two CNG pickup trucks for the
Strike Force
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) pickup trucks from Philpott
Motors, Nederland, Texas for a total amount of$129,928.23. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding
is available in the Park& Recreation operations budget.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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4. Construction contract for adjustments to water lines and valves
for State Highway 286
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Jhabores Construction Company, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$257,871 for State Highway
(SH) 286 Water Line and Valve Adjustment project for the base bidr
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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5. Reimbursement resolution for Mary Rhodes Pipeline, Phase 2
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing
various City improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt
obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes;
authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing
an effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No;030006
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"CH" Cottage
Housing District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District,on
property located at 7546 Slough Road (1st Reading 99112113)
Case No. 1013-01 Braselton Homes-Shoreline Oaks, Ltd.: A
rezoning from the"CH" Cottage Housing District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan. The property is described as being a 4.73-acre tract of land
out of Lot 29, Section 26, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located north of Slough Road and at the east end of Russ
Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 23. 20131:
Approval of the rezoning from the"CH"Cottage Housing District to the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Braselton Homes-Shoreline Oaks, Ltd. ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 4.73-acre tract of land
out of Lot 29, Section 26, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the"CH" Cottage Housing District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
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Enactment No:;030007
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "CC" Commercial Compatible
District,on property located at 6921 and 7522 Weber Road and
along the east side of the Oso Creek(1st Reading 11112113)
Case No. 0713-02 City of Corpus Christi:A rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CC" Commercial Compatible District on
property described as being an approximately 82-acre tract of land out
of Lots 3 and 4, Section 12, and Lot 1, Section 18, Bohemian Colony
Lands, located on the south side of Weber Road and on the east and
west sides of Yorktown Boulevard.
Planning_Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 25.
2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"CC" Commercial Compatible District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
initiation by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference an approximately 82-acre tract of land out of
Lots 3 and 4, Section 12;, and Lot 1„ Section 18, Bohemian Colony
Lands, from the"RS-6"'Single-Family 6 District to the"CC"
Commercial Compatible District, amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations;; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030008
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "IC" Industrial Compatible District,
on property located at 6921 and 7539 Weber Road and 7030,7033,
7057,7058,7110, and 7130 Brezina Road (1st Reading 11112113)
Case No. 0713-03 City of Corpus Christi: A rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"IC"' Industrial Compatible District on
property described as being an approximately 102.287-acre tract of
land out of Lots 3 and 4" Section 12, and Lot 1, Section 18, Bohemian
Colony Lands„ and Lots 2, 4-A and 5„ Block 2, and Lot 2, Block 1,
Brezina Farm Tracts, located between Bratton and Weber Roads, and
east and west of Bratton Road,.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation October 9 2013 :
Approval of the change of zoning from the'RS-6" Single-Family 6
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District to the"CC" Commercial Compatible District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
initiation by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference an approximately 102.287-acre tract of land
out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 12, and Lot 1, Section 18, Bohemian
Colony Lands, and Lots 2, 4-A and 5, Block 2, and Lot 2, Block 1,
Brezina Farm Tracts, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"IC" Industrial Compatible District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030009
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for one time
expenditures for Police Department(1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance appropriating $678,805 from the unreserved fund balance
in No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for"one-time"expenditures in
the FY 2013-2014 operating budget, and changing the FY 2013-2014
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing
appropriations by$678,805,
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No; 030010
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Extending lease agreement for
Juvenile Assessment Center at Wilson Plaza (1st Reading
11112113)
Ordinance to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a 24
month lease extension agreement, with Wilson Plaza Associates LP„
for first floor, suite#105, approximately 4„802 square feet of the
Wilson Building, 601 Carancahua1615 Leopard, for$4,882 monthly
rental payment-
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030011
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Renewal of lease agreement for
Dick Runyan Field at Price Park(1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a one
year lease agreement with Incarnate Word Academy for the use of
Dick Runyan Field at Price Park
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Th is Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030012
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Interlocal agreement for North
Beach nourishment project(1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
contract documents with Texas General Land Office for the North
Beach Nourishment project, with cost sharing of$75,000 by City of
Corpus Christi and $225,000 Coastal Erosion Planning and Response
Act(CEPRA)funds.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:030013
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving reimbursement
agreement and appropriation for construction of wastewater
collection line at the south side of Interstate 37, east of Suntide
Road, and west of Hunter Road (1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance authorizing execution of a wastewater collection line
extension construction and reimbursement agreement("Agreement")
with Embree Asset Group, Inc., ("Developer"), for the construction of a
wastewater collection line and appropriating $11,519.40 from the No.
4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the
developer in accordance with the agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the ConsentAgenda.
Enactment No:030014
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances
to refine street maintenance fee payment and appeals process;
and modify the street maintenance fee trip factor index for certain
Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Codes (1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance amending the Street Maintenance Fee Payment and
Appeals Process adopted by Ordinance Nod 029900 on July 16, 2013,;
amending Exhibit"A"of Ordinance No. 029877 adopted on June 25,
2013 to modify, for consistency purposes, certain Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) Codes; and amending Article XX of
Chapter 55 of the Code of Ordinances to codify the modified Trip
Factor Index.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,,Mayor Martinez,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Counciil Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 030015
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement with Atlantic
Aviation for operation of Fixed Base Operator Lease on the west
side of the airfield at the Corpus Christi International Airport(1st
Reading 11112113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager„ or designee,, to execute an
Amended and Restated Hangar and Fixed Base Operator's Lease
("Lease")with Mercury Air Center-Corpus Christi,, Inc-, dba Atlantic
Aviation ("Atlantic") for the operation of a commercial hangar and fixed
base aviation operation on the west side of the airfield at the Corpus
Christi International Airport ("Airport"), in consideration of annual rental
fee paid by Atlantic to the City at fair market value based on the
current professional property and land appraisal, for a term of five (5)
years.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030016
16. Second Reading Ordlnance-Accepting and appropriating a
Federal grant for carrying out provisions of the Fair Housing Act
(1st Reading 11112113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant with U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development; appropriating $64,450 in the No.
1071 Community Enrichment Grants fund for Fair Housing Assistance
programs.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030017
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 17-19)
17. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"CR-1110"Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and
the "RM At110" 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
15229 Windward Drive.
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Case No. 1013-03 Nemo Court Construction, LLC: Rezoning from the
"CR-1110" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the
"RM-ATI10" Multifamily AT 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 10, 11 & 12R, Block 46 Padre Island-Corpus Christi Section A,
located at the northwest corner of Windward and Robla Drives.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 23, 2013):
Approval of the"RM-ATIIOIPUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island
Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay, subject to nine
conditions.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC') upon
application by Nemo Court Construction, LLC, by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lots 10, 11 & 12R, Block 46, Padre Island
-Corpus Christi Section A, from the"CR-1110" Resort Commercial
District with an Island Overlay and "RM-ATl10" Multifamily AT 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 referred to Item 17.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for construction of 31 townhouses as part of the Planned Unit
Development Ms.Gunning stated that Planning Commission and staff were in
favor of the zoning change subject to nine(9)conditions.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council
Member Scott There were no comments from the public.Council Member
McIntyre requested that staff review the pedestrian safety within this area.
Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen Council Member teal, Council Member Loeb„
Mayor Martinez,.Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre„Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No;030021
18. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the
Mobility= unified transportation plan
Ordinance adopting Mobility CC, an element of the Comprehensive
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Plan of the City of Corpus Christi ( "The City" ), by merging and
modifying the existing Corpus Christi Urban transportation Plan and
the Corpus Christi ADA Master Plan, for the City and its extraterritorial
jurisdiction by establishing a unified transportation plan consistent with
the public interest; repealing the existing Corpus Christi Urban
transportation Plan, adopted by Ordinance#028504, March 9, 2010
repealing conflicting ordinances; amending conflicting provisions of the
Comprehensive Plan; providing for severance; and providing for
publication,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Andrew Dimas with Planning and
Environmental Services stated that the purpose of this item is to implement
and adopt a unified transportation plan.Mr.Dimas provided an overview of the
MobilityCC plan including the elements of the plan;the guiding principals of
the document;mobility concepts;design;operation and maintenance;street
evaluation and prioritization;performance measures and implementation.
Council Member Magill made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed.Mayor Martinez called for comments
from the public.Abel Alonzo thanked staff and the organizations involved in
developing this plan.Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:
implementation of the plan;department and organization communications;
funding responsibility;Ocean Drive bike lane alternatives and the ability to
improve lanes;communication to the Council during the CIP and Bond 2014
discussions;intersection treatments;alternative street construction;
residential street prioritization;identification of parks;and a timeframe matrix.
Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Xlen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 030022
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending the
Unified Development Code to adopt acceptable utility design
standards
Ordinance amending Articles 1 and 8 of the Unified Development
Code relating to design standards, criteria„ and requirements for
design; requiring compliance with design standards issued by the City
Engineer; and providing for severance„ penalties, and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified Development Code
to implement additional elements of the design standards pertaining to storm
water,traffic and signal,wastewater and water.Council Member McIntyre made
a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed.There were no comments from the public.Council members discussed
consideration of moving the utility manhole access to buffer areas.Council
Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council
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Member Leal and passed.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
Enactment No 030023
(Note:Mayor Martinez called for a 20-minute recess.)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 20)
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the lease agreement with
the Columbus Sailing Association regarding the Nina(1st
Reading 719113)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the Lease Agreement with the Columbus Sailing
Association ("CSA")for the lease of the Columbus ship, Nina;
appropriating $8,800 of revenue in the No. 1020 General Fund from
the sale of lead ballast from the Santa Maria for payment to CSA for
the cost associated with the repair and restoration of the Nina;
changing the FY 2012-2013 operating budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 029565 by increasing revenues and expenditures by$8,800 each,
providing an effective date; and providing for publication,
Mayor Martinez reconvened the meeting and referred to Item 20.Assistant City
Manager Wes Pierson stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the lease
agreement with the Columbus Sailing Association for the Columbus Ship,Nina
and appropriate the funds.Mr.Pierson said the ordinance required an
amendment prior to second reading to change to the fiscal year to
FY2013-2014.Council Member Scott made a motion to amend the fiscal year to
FY2013-2014,seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen„ Council Member Leal„Council Member Loeb„
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 030018
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -271
21. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for the State Homeland Security Program
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Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA) in the amount of $126,807.57 for FY 2013 Homeland
Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP); and appropriating $126,807.57 from the Texas Department of
Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA), FY 2013 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 21.Fire Chief Robert Roche stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a state Homeland Security
Program grant.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030024
22. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for homeland security for law enforcement terrorism
prevention activities
Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA) in the amount of$38,598.00 for FY 2013 Homeland
Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program
(SHSP) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity (LETPA); and
appropriating $38,598.00 from the Texas Department of Public
Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA), FY 2013 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP),
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP),, into the No. 1062 Fire
Grants Fund to carry out law enforcement terrorism prevention and
protection-oriented activities (LETPA) such as planning, organization,
training, exercises, and purchase needed equipment
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a State Homeland Security
Program grant for law enforcement.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council;Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,;Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Mo*and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 030025
23. First Reading Ordinance- Reimbursement agreement and
appropriation of funds for water distribution main line located on
the north side of State Highway 44,west of Clarkwood South
Road (FM 2292), and west of North Padre Island Drive(SH 358)
Ordinance authorizing execution of a distribution main extension
construction and reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement")with
Coyote Acres Real Estate Holdings, LLC ("Developer"), for the
construction of a distribution waterline and appropriating$12,920,00
from the NO. 4030 Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to reimburse
the developer in accordance with the agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Barney Williams with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a distribution main
extension construction reimbursement agreement with Coyote Acres Real
Estate Holding LLC and appropriate funds to reimburse developer.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030025
24. First Reading Ordinance-Exempting Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk
Subdivision Unit I, located south of South Staples Street(FM
2444)and east of County Road 41,from wastewater lot/acreage
fees
Ordinance exempting Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit 1, a
subdivision located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444)and east
of County Road 41, from the payment of wastewater lottacreage fees
under Section 8.5.2.G.1. of the Unified Development Code., requiring
the owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Barney Williams with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt Kitty Hawk Unit I
subdivision from the required wastewater lottacreage fees because public
wastewater facilities will not be available within the next 15 years.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Council Member Alien,Council Member Leal,Council Member Loeb„
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill Council
Member McIntyre,.Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment Na:030027
25. First Reading Ordinance-Exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivison Unit
II, located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444)and east of
County Road 41,from wastewater lot/acreage fees
Ordinance exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit II, a subdivision
located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444) and east of County
Road 41, from the payment of wastewater lot/acreage fees under
Section 8.5.2.13.1, of the Unified Development Cade; requiring the
ownerldeveloper to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Barney Williams with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item Is to exempt Kitty Hawk Unit II
subdivision from the required wastewater lotlacreage fees because public
wastewater facilities will not be available within the next 18 years.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council 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
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26. First Reading Ordinance-Exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit
III, located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and east of
County Road 41,from wastewater lot/acreage fees
Ordinance exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit III, a subdivision
located south of South Staples Street(FM 2444) and east of County
Road 41, from the payment of wastewater lot/acreage fees under
Section 8.5.2.13.1. of the Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Barney Williams with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt Kitty Hawk Unit III
subdivision from the required wastewater lotlacreage fees because public
wastewater facilities will not be available within the next 15 years.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council 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
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27. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiative -1115 waiver -
Obesity Project
Ordinance authorizing the advance of up to $2,000,000 from the No.
1020 General Fund to the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission (TX HHSC) and in turn the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) for the City's local match for City projects
under the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District's
(CCNCPHD) 1115 Transformation Waiver; and authorizing
pass - through payment of up to $1,500,000 from the No. 9100 Nueces
County Health District Fund for Nueces County's local match for
County projects under the CCNCPHO 1115 Transformation Waiver;
funds to be repaid from the CMS within 2 months of the advance for
both the City's and the County's local match, Additionally, authorizing
the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents
necessary to accept and appropriate the award fund upon receipt in
the amount of approximately $2,100 „000 from CMS and the TXHHSC
to implement a program to reduce and prevent obesity in children and
adolescents for the period of October 1„ 2012 through September 30,
2014; and to ratify acceptance of the award fund to begin as of
October 1, 2012.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27 and future agenda Items 28 and 29. Director
of Public Health Annette Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to
request an advance of up to $2,000,000 to pay Texas Health and Human
Services for the City's local match requirement which the City will receive back
to implement the childhood obesity prevention program; accept and
appropriate the award fund the City will receive in January 2014; and approval
of a pass - through payment of up to $1,500,000 for Nueces County's portion of
their match for the County's diabetes project. Mayor Martinez called for
comments from the public and there were none. Dr. Elizabeth Leal,
Administrator, spoke regarding the program requirements; the collaboration
with entities throughout the region; and the reporting requirements. Council
Members asked questions regarding the following topics: total funding for the
City's portion; breakdown of funding; management of the funds; evaluation
mechanisms to make sure the City is reimbursed; Fiscal Year 1 positions;
stated goals for the funding; what happens to positions when grant ends;
awarding funds to service providers in San Patricio County; the criteria for
community partners; and the strategic plan for short and long term goals.
Council members requested information on the criteria for the procurement
process; the strategic plan; an evaluation matrix and accountability elements
prior to second reading. 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
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P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28-371
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff had presentations for Item 31,34,and 35.Council members
requested presentations on Items 30 and 33.Items 28 and 29 were discussed in
conjunction with Item 27.
28. Purchase of child obesity prevention program
Motion approving the purchase of child obesity prevention program
from Healthy Weight Partnership, Inc,, Boston, MA, based on sole
source, for a total estimated three-year expenditure of$1,688,295, of
which, approximately $335,425 will be required through the remainder
of FY 2013/2014. Funds are budgeted in the Corpus Christi Nueces
County Health District's (CCNCPHD) 1115 Transformation Waiver
Fund.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
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29. Service agreements for Child Obesity Prevention Program
providers
Motion approving service agreements for child obesity program
prevention providers for the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public
Health District(CCNCPHD)with the following organizations, for the
following amounts, in accordance with Request for Qualifications No.
BI-0015-14 for an estimated three-year expenditure of$1,398,000, of
which$203,000 is required for FY 2013-2014. The term of the service
agreements will be for three years. Funds are budgeted in the Corpus
Christi Nueces County Public Health District(CCNCPHD) 1115
Transformation Waiver Fund,
Corpus Christi I,S,D, Boys & Girls Club Boys& Girls Club
Corpus Christi,TX Corpus Christi,TX Robstown, TX
$954,000 $105,000 $105,000
YMCA of the Coastal Bend Taft L&D,
Corpus Christi,TX Taft„ TX
$195,000 $39,000
Grand Total: 11.398,000
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
Enactment No:M2013-181
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30. Lease- purchase of one rescue pumper for emergency response
Motion approving the lease purchase of one(1) rescue pumper from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, of Denton, Texas based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (H-GAC), in the amount of$525,000 of which
$9,252.69 is required in FY 2013-2014. The rescue pumper will be
used by the Fire Department. Funds for the lease purchase of the
rescue pumper will be provided through the City's lease/financing
program.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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31. Pre-Purchase of Pumps & Motors for Mary Rhodes Pipeline
Phase 2
Motion approving the purchase of pumps and motors for Mary Rhodes
Phase 2 from Smith Pump Company, Inc., Austin, Texas, based on
lowest responsible proposer, pursuant to Request for Proposal
number BI-0198-12, for a total expenditure of$4,554,446.20. Funds
are budgeted in the Water Capital Improvement Project V.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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32. Engineering construction inspection services contract for the
public safety warehouse(Bond 2008)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Contract for Construction Inspection Services with AGCM, Inc. from
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $83,125, for inspection
services required during the construction of the Public Safety
Warehouse project. (Bond 2008)
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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33. Engineering construction inspection services contract for fire
station no. 5(Bond Issue 2008)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract for Construction Inspection Services with AGCM, Inc., from
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $71,725, for inspection
services required during the construction of Fire Station No. 5.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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34. Engineering design contract for Packery Channel Phase 3,
Restroom Facilities
Motion authorizing the City Manager,, or designee, to execute an
agreement for Engineering Design Services with Chuck Anastos
Associates, LLC in the amount of$193,500.00 for Packery Channel
Phase 3, Restroom Facilities for design„ bid and construction
observation phase services;
Th is Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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35. Resolution delegating authority for alternative delivery methods
to implement Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 related to
contracting and delivery procedures for construction projects
Resolution adopting rules to implement Chapter 2269 of the
Government Cade regarding contracting and delivery methods for
construction projects; and delegating authority to implement Chapter
2269 to the City Manager,
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
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36. Resolution approving the City's investment policy
Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy,
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
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37. Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Corpus
Christi and the Corpus Christi Business &Job Development
Corporation
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and
the Corpus Chrisit Business &Job Development Corporation
(CCBJDC).
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No:M2013-178
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 38-42)
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38. Audit Firm Rotation
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.City Auditor Arlena Sones stated that the
purpose of this presentation Is to provide information on the topic of audit firm
rotation.Ms.Sones said that audit firm rotation limits the time that one firm
can audit an entity's financial statement to maintain objectivity and
Independence.Ms.Sones referred to pros and cons regarding audit firm
rotation;quotes from authoritative sources;the Government Finance Officers
Association(GFOA)practices;the current contract with Collier Johnson&
Woods,PC;benchmarking of other cities;and the ordinance from the City of
Plano.Council members discussed the following topics:GFOA best practices;
responses to last Request for Qualifications(RFQ)process;the reason the
topic of audit rotation was not presented to the Audit Committee;whether it Is
legal to say that a contractor can not bid;consideration of developing a policy;
and concern for mandatory rotation.There was a general consensus of the
Council to have the Audit Committee review audit firm selection process and
come back with a policy for consideration by the full Council.
39. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)Vehicle Purchasing
Requirements and Standards
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to present the policy for establishing
standards and requirements for purchasing Compressed Natural Gas(CNG)
Vehicles.Mr.Davis referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
historical data on CNG sales and CNG versus gasoline pricing; standards for
reliability,specifications,economics,and exclusions;and future cost
comparisons and savings.Council members discussed the following topics:
cost;maintenance savings;decreasing emission and improving the
environment;sign of demand on natural gas;and consideration of developing
incentive programs with private sector for distributing CNG.
40. Street Preventive Maintenance Program Annual Workplan
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 40.Director of Engineering Services Dan Bites
stated that the purpose of th is item is to present the Year 1 work plan for street
preventive maintenance.Mr.Bites provided information on the street selection
criteria;the maintenance requirements by district and work plan comparison;
the program schedule;and a street work plan map including bond work
between 2000.2014.Council members discussed the following topics:verifying
the status of Hawksnest Bay,Cabo Blanco,and Mariners Streets;adding
projections for outgoing years;the reason the report does not reflect when
some streets were last sealed;total budget for seal and overlay work;
timeframe for Year 2 plan;Gollihar Road from Doddridge to Staples on Bond
2014;status of Cole Street;and next steps to finalize the list.
41. Street Cuts and Sidewalk Maintenance Ordinance Revisions
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 41.Director of Engineering Services Dan Bites
stated that the purpose of this presentation is to provide an update on the
amendments to the Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances,"Streets and
Sidewalks".Mr.Bites stated that the amendments are a complete overhaul of
Article 11 Division 2 Sidewalks,Curbs and Gutters and Article III,Cuts and
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Excavations.Mr.Bites highlighted the major changes made including clarifying
responsibility for sidewalk construction,repair and replacement;clarifying
process for defective or hazardous conditions;provides authority for an
optional sidewalk repair program;no cuts allowed for utilities under 6"without
variance;permit issuance and inspection;updated fees;ask utilities for a
projected five year work plan;warranty on street cuts;and prohibition on
street cuts on new streets.Council members asked questions regarding the
following topics: city-wide sidewalk needs inventory;the method that staff
would use to identify sidewalks;how citizens will be notified;include the
pavement condition index;developing a program for City financing sidewalk
repairs and manage the construction process;no curb cuts for five years;
placement of conduit systems;whether there is a requirement for new
construction where sidewalk doesn't exist;and responsibility of damages to
sidewalks due to storm drainage damage.
42. Affordable Housing -Federal and Non-Federal Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 42.City Manager Ron Olson stated that the
purpose of this item is to discuss a summary of affordable housing.Mr.Olson
said today's discussion included federal allocations including Community
Development Block Grants(CDBG),HOME programs,Emergency Solution
Grant(ESG)funds and local Type A funds.Mr.Olson added that future
discussions will Include an overview of affordable housing in the City of
Corpus Christi;review of existing city policies related to affordable housing
and use of federal funds;and consideration to amend or create new policies.
Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega provided a overview of the
federal funding sources Including the federal funding determinations;the
Consolidated Annual Action Plan;the entitlement programs that received
funding;CDBG funding trends,national objectives,project eligibility and
FY2013 funded projects;HOME funding trend,eligibility,and FY2013 funded
projects;and Type A board funding and criteria.Council members asked
questions regarding policy for allocating Type A funds for new construction
program;future information on the number of units produced by the different
programs;spending funds on the elimination of blight;the number of families
assisted by the Type A existing home inventory program;sustainable
affordable housing;and review of codes for modular housing.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
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