HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/10/2013I 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 December 10, 2013 which were approved by the City
Council on December 17, 2013.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of December, 2013.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes
City Council
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi TX 78401
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Tuesday, December 10, 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 Reverend Paul Allan, Mission Church, Ministry of St.
John's United Methodist Church.
Reverend Paul Allan gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha 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, Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar, and Assistant City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9 - Council Member Kelley AIIen,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member Rudy Garza
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments. City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues:
a. Employee of the Quarter
Mr. Olson recognized Animal Control Officer Danni Alcantara for receiving the
Employee of the Quarter recognition from her peers.
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b. City Performance Report - Fire Department
c. Other
City Manager Olson asked Fire Chief Robert Rocha to provide a briefing on the
operations, goals and mission elements of the Fire Department. Fire Chief
Rocha also provided an update on the first quarter impact of the additional two
(2) ambulance units.
1)Last week, the City sold $97 million in utility system bonds and saved over $1
million in interest due to an extremely good market.
2) On Monday, December 16th, the Coast Guard Stonewater Project will have a
ground breaking ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the Corpus Christi International
Airport.
3) Mr. Olson provided the Council with the proposed revisions to the City's
Ethical Business Conduct Policy for City employees.
E. Proclamations / Commendations
None.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
I. MINUTES:
1.
Regular Council meeting of November 19, 2013.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for approval of the
minutes. Council Member Mark Scott requested that the minutes be amended
on Item 38, last sentence, to remove the words "this issue" and add "audit firm
selection process ". Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the
minutes as amended, seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed
unanimously.
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. Johnny French requested that the agenda be posted two (2) weeks
in advance to allow the public time to react to future agenda items. Colin Sykes
thanked the Council for proposing to spend funds on La Retama Park and
requested consideration for a public podium in the park. Mr. Sykes also spoke
against the rerouting of Shoreline Boulevard.
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J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2.
C.C. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, TX
Reinvestment Zone No. Two Board
Mayor Martinez called for board and committee appointments. The following
appointments were made:
C.C. Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District - Pete Anaya, Margie
Rose, and Fred Segundo (Reappointed); Dan Biles (Appointed)
North Padre Island Development Corporation - David Loeb, Kelley Allen, Lillian
Riojas, Colleen McIntyre and Rudy Garza (Reappointed)
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, TX - David P. Engel and
Richard R. Valls Jr. (Appointed)
Reinvestment Zone No. Two Board - Council Member Colleen McIntyre was
appointed as chairperson for a term of one -year beginning 1 -01 -14.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda. Council Member McIntyre
requested that Item 4 be pulled for individual consideration. Johnny French
requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual consideration. The consent
agenda was passed as follows:
Aye: 9 - Council MemberAlilen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill], Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
3. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
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4. 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 passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Mayor Martinez, CounciNi
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre„ Counc,i:
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
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5. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
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6. 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,.
This Motion was passed 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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7. Resolution delegating authority for alternative delivery methods
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9.
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 Code regarding contracting and delivery methods for
construction projects; and delegating authority to implement Chapter
2269 to the City Manager.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030019
Resolution approving the City's investment policy
Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030020
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
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10. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "CR- 1110" Resort
Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the "RM- AT /IO"
Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM- AT1101PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay
and a Planned Unit Development Overlay, on property located at
15229 Windward Drive (1st Reading 11/19113)
Case No. 1013 -03 Nemo Court Construction, LLC: Rezoning from the
"CR- 1110" Resort Commercial District with an Island Overlay and the
"RM- AT /IO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the
"RM- AT /lO /PUD" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay and a
Planned Unit Development Overlay, not resulting in a change to the
Future Land Use Plan. The property to be rezoned is described as
Lots 10, 11 & 12R, Block 46 Padre Island- Corpus Christi Section A,
located at the northwest corner of Windward and Robla Drives.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 23, 2013):
Approval of the "RM- AT /IO /PUD" 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- 1/10" Resort Commercial
District with an Island Overlay and "RM- ATIIO" Multifamily AT with an
Island Overlay to the "RM- AT /IO /PUD" Multifamily AT District with an
Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030021
11. Second Reading Ordinance - Adopting the MobilityCC unified
transportation plan (1st Reading 11/19/13)
12.
Ordinance adopting Mobility CC, an element of the Comprehensive
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030022
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Unified Development
Code to adopt acceptable utility design standards (1st Reading
11/19/13)
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
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030023
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13. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for the State Homeland Security Program (1st Reading
11/19/13)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030024
14. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State
grant for homeland security for law enforcement terrorism
prevention activities (1st Reading 11/19113)
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
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030025
15. Second 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)
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(1st Reading 11/19/13)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030026
16. Second 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
lotlacreage fees (1st Reading 11/19/13)
Ordinance exempting Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Subdivision Unit I, 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.G,1, of the Unified Development Code; requiring
the owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030027
17. Second Reading Ordinance - Exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivison
Unit 11, located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and east
of County Road 41, from wastewater lotlacreage fees (1st
Reading 11119113)
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.G.1 of the Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No. 030028
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Exempting Kitty Hawk Subdivision
Unit III, located south of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and east
of County Road 41, from wastewater lotlacreage fees (1st
Reading 11/19/13)
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
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Section 8.5.2.G.1. of the Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner /developer to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 19)
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the
"RM -1" Multifamily 1 District to the "RS -6" Single - Family 6
District, on property located at 5621 Corisca Road and 6940
South Staples Street (FM 2444).
Case No. 1013 -02 Mokry Family: Rezoning from the "RM -1"
Multifamily 1 District to the "RS-6" Single - Family 6 District, resulting in
a change to the Future Land Use Plan from medium density
residential to low density residential. The property to be rezoned is
described as being a 4.01 -acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot
31, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
located on both sides of Corsica Road and approximately 620 feet
east of South Staples Street (FM 2444).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 23, 2013):
Approval of the rezoning from the "RM -1" Multifamily 1 District to the
"RS -6" Single - Family 6 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( "UDC ") upon
application by the Mokry Family, i.e., Tim J. Mokry, Gerard L. Mokry,
Catherine J. Mokry, Edmund J. Mokry, Loraine Mokry Nemec, Leona
Mokry Williams, Thelma Eugenia Mokry, and Estate of Louis V. Mokry
Deceased ( "Owners "), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference
to a 4.01 -acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot 31, Section 11,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "RM -1"
Multifamily 1 District to the "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District, amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19. Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow construction of a single - family residential subdivision. Ms. Gunning
stated that Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.
Council Member Magill made a motion to open the public hearing, seconded by
Council Member Scott and passed. There were no comments from the Council
or the public. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the public
hearing, seconded by Council Member Loeb. 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 Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 20)
20. 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 #7.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20. Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the pre - purchase of pumps
and motors for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2. Mr. Biles provided a project
schedule and budget. In response to a council member, Mr. Biles explained
that the encumbered funds were for legal fees, land acquisition and purchase
of the pumps. There were no comments from the public. Council Members
spoke regarding the following topics: charts indicating water supply and
demand; re -use of water; next steps and strategies beyond Mary Rhodes
Phase 2 and diversity of water supply. This Motion was passed 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 Rojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
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P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM: (ITEMS 50)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Item 50. Director of Engineering Dan
Biles gave a presentation on this item.
50. Reservation agreement for recycled water
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of Recycled Water (the
"Reservation ") with Valero Refining - Texas, L.P. (Valero) for 4 million
gallons per day (mgd) of recycled water,
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Mayor Martinez called for a 25- minute recess.
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 21 -23)
21. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State
award fund for Texas Medicaid Managed Care Initiative -1115
waiver - Obesity Project (1st Reading 11119113)
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 CCNCPHD 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 reconvened the meeting and referred to Item 21. Director of
Public Health Annette Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to
request an advance of up to S2,000,000 for the childhood obesity prevention
program; approval of a pass - through payment of up to $1,500,000 for Nueces
County; and authorize execution of all documents upon approval of the fund
award. Ms. Rodriguez introduced Brian Finnerty with MEND (M -Mind,
E- Exercise, N- Nutrition, D -Do Ill) who presented information on the outcome
measurements and components of the program. There were no comments
from the public. Council members asked questions regarding the following
topics: how the funding will be used; a matrix on outcome and accountability;
whether reimbursement is determined by the number of participants or
outcome; the Year 1 matrix and the amount of funding; measurement of
success and outcomes; when the results would be available; and the worst
case scenario should the outcomes not be met. Upon staff's recommendation,
Council Member Loeb made a motion to change the caption language from
"grant" to "award fund ", seconded by Council Member Leal, and passed. This
Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - Council Member Alien, Council Member Leal; Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez Council Member Scott Council Member Magill„ Council
Member McIntyre„ Councli Member Rojas and Council' Member Garza
Abstained: 0
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22. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22. Assistant Director of Financial Services
Mike Barrera stated that the purpose of this item is to award the purchase of
the MEND Program for the child obesity prevention program based on sole
source. There were no comments from the Council or the public. This Motion
was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
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23. 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 LS,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 I.S.D. .
Corpus Christi,TX Taft, TX
$195,000 $39,000
Grand Total: $1,398,000
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23. Assistant Director of Financial Services
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Mike Barrera stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the award to the
service providers of the child obesity prevention program. There were no
comments from the Council or the public. This Motion was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
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O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 24 - 33)
24. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for the Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a Grant from The
Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of
$5,756.00 to the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Funds - for funding
of a national service project -- Senior Companion Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the
grant funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the
Senior Companion Program. There were no comments from the Council or the
public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a local
grant for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $18,059 grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired
Senior Volunteer Program; appropriating the $18,059 grant in the No.
1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the
grant award from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). There were no comments from the
Council or the public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Alien, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with Coinmach
Corporation for operation of laundry facilities
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
five year Lease Agreement with Coinmach Corporation for operation of
laundry facilities at Sunrise Beach RV Park in consideration of fifty
percent of gross receipts.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26. Deputy Director of Water Operations Brian
Butscher stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease agreement
between the City and Coinmach Corporation to provide laundry facilities at
Sunrise Beach. In response to a council member, Mr. Butscher said Sunrise
Beach's occupancy currently is 38 trailers with five (5) reservations. There
were no comments from the public. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2 - Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance - Amending City code titled "Streets and
Sidewalks" related to street cuts
Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances titled
"Streets and Sidewalks" in order to provide requirements and
prohibitions related to street cuts.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27. Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend Chapter 49 of the Code of
Ordinances, Streets and Sidewalks. Mr. Biles said this ordinance is amending
the portion pertaining to street cuts and highlighted the changes to Article III.,
Cuts and Excavations. There were no comments from the Council or the
public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2 - Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
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28. First Reading Ordinance - Continuing Texas Municipal Retirement
System (TMRS) updated service credits for participants and
increases for prior and current annuities
Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas
Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said
system for service performed by qualifying members of such system
who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for
increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and
beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective
date for such actions; and providing for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28. Director of Human Resources Yasmine
Chapman stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize and allow, under
the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service
Credits" in said system for service performed by qualifying members of such
system who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi. City Manager
Ron Olson said that the City is currently on an Ad Hoc basis and he is focusing
commitment to renew to the annual repeating system. Mayor Martinez called
for comments from the public. Scott Leeton, President of the Corpus Christi
Police Officers Association, thanked the City Manager and Council for
addressing this situation. There were no comments from the Council. This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance - Purchase of Community Development
and Regulation (CDR) module of Infor software
Ordinance appropriating $1,648,183 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Development Services Fund No. 4670 for the purchase
of the Infor Community Development and Regulation (CDR) module;
changing the FY 2013 -2014 Budget adopted by Ordinance No,
029915 to increase appropriations by $1,648,183; authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute amendment to Master Contract with
Infor, Inc. for CDR module, with an initial three -year service agreement
and initial one -year hosting and maintenance agreements, each with
automatically annual renewal terms upon payment of annual fees, with
the total amount of the fixed price agreement of $1,648,183, which
includes the recurring support costs for years one and two, and
additional recurring support costs of $64,820 per year for years three
through five.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29. Director of Municipal Information Services
Michael Armstrong stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an
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amendment to the Master Contract with Infor, Inc. for the implementation of
software for Development Services, Neighborhood Services and the Health
Department that is compatible with the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system. Mr. Armstrong presented information on the history and problems of
the existing software; project funding for the next 10 years; comparison of the
proposed and existing software; benefits of the new system and proposed
project phasing. There were no comments from the public. Council members
asked questions regarding the unreserved fund balance and the differential in
project costs from current software. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2 - Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for the purchase
of court case management software
Ordinance authorizing participation in the National Joint Powers
Alliance Cooperative Purchasing program; appropriating $1,300,000
from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for
court case management software and data conversion services;
authorizing execution of contract with Tyler Technologies in amount of
$777,044; changing the FY 2013 -2014 Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 029915 to increase expenditures by $1,300,000 in the No. 1020
General Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30. Director of Municipal Information Services
Michael Armstrong stated that the purpose of this item is to replace the
existing software used by Municipal Court. Mr. Armstrong provided
information on the existing software; the vendor selection process; the
selected vendor; and the associated costs. There were no comments from the
public. Council members spoke regarding the following topics: automatic
ticket writer integration; online payment capabilities; case load and
management tools; interfacing with Police Department system; and the ability
to use the software to schedule officers for court. This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for safety
vestibule at City Detention and Magistration Center
Ordinance appropriating and transferring $50,000.00 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for the
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remodeling of the City Detention and Magistration Center to create a
safety vestibule; and changing the FY 2013 -2014 Adopted Annual
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No 029915 by increasing
expenditures by $50,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund,
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31. Director of Municipal Court Kimberly
Jozwiak stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate and transfer
S50,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance for the remodeling of the City
Detention and Magistration Center to create a safety vestibule. There were no
comments from the Council or the public. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating Passenger Facility
Charge (PFC) funds for debt service payment associated with
airport terminal and roadway improvements
Ordinance appropriating $1,138,856 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Passenger Facility Charge Fund No. 4621 and
transferring $823,854 to the Airport 2012A Debt Service Fund No.
4640 and $315,002 into Airport 2012A Debt Service Fund No. 4641 for
debt service on Airport Improvements; amending the FY 2013 -2014
Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to increase
appropriations by $1,138,856.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32. Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate passenger facility charges that
will be used to pay for debt service. There were no comments from the Council
or the public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, 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 Leal
Abstained: 0
33. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating Federal grant for funding
airport upgrades to security and perimeter road systems
Ordinance appropriating $62,249 from the Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48- 0051 -048 -2011 in the No. 3020 Airport
Capital Improvement Fund to upgrade security and perimeter road
systems at Corpus Christi International Airport; changing the FY
2013 -2014 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by
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increasing revenues and expenditures by $62,249.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33. Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate $62,249 from the Federal Aviation
Administration to upgrade security and perimeter systems at the Corpus
Christi International Airport. There were no comments from the Council or the
public. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council,
Member Scott„ Council Member Magi„ Council Member McIntyre, Council'
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 34-49 and 51 -58)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda. City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff had presentations on Items 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 51, 52, and 56.
34. Agreement for delivery of electricity and related services
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Commercial Energy
Sales Agreement for deliveries of electricity and necessary, related
services at a fixed energy price per kilowatt hour (kWh) not to exceed
the current contract rate for 2011 -2013 plus standard delivery services
charges effective January 1, 2014, for 48 months ending December
31, 2017, for certain electric accounts in the area served by Nueces
Electric Cooperative.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
35. Adopting the federal legislative priorities
Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi's federal legislative
priorities for 113th U.S. Congress.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
36. Lease purchase of freightliner truck for chipped tree transport
Motion approving the lease purchase of one (1) Freightliner truck with
Knapheide Forestry Body from Freightliner of Houston, Houston,
Texas for a total amount of $90,870.00 of which $7,014.06 is required
in FY 2013 -2014. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Houston- Galveston Area Council of Governments
(HGAC). Funding is available from the City's lease- purchase financing
contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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37. Lease purchase of freightliner truck with aerial lift body for traffic
signal maintenance
Motion approving the lease- purchase of one (1) Freightliner truck with
aerial lift body from Freightliner of Houston, Houston, Texas for a total
amount of $131,620.00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC). Funding is available from the city's
lease- purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
38. Lease purchase of dump trucks for landfill
Motion approving the lease purchase of three (3) Freightliner trucks
with Warren 18 -yard dump body from Freightliner of Houston,
Houston, Texas for a total amount of $366,832.00 of which $25,860.44
is required in FY 2013 -2014. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC). Funding is available from the City's
lease- purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
39. Purchase of freightliner truck with cement mixer body for
concrete repair by water distribution crews
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Freightliner truck with
cement mixer body from Houston Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas for
a total amount of $230,205,00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council of
Governments (H -GAC). Funding its available in the FY 2013 -2014
Capital Outlay Budget of the Water Fund,
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
40. Supply Agreement for Single Port Meter Transmission Units
Motion approving a supply agreement with Aclara Technologies LLC,
Hazelwood, Missouri for approximately 5 „376 single port meter
transmission units (MTU "s). The award is based on sole source, for an
estimated annual expenditure of $473,088 of which $336,512 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013 -2014. The term of the contract
will be for twelve months with an option to extend the contract for up to
two additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the City
Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Water
Department in FY 2013 - 2014, .
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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41. Supply agreement for pipe repair clamps
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for pipe repair clamps in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI- 0037 -14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $223,313.50, of which $148,875.66 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013 -2014. The term of the
agreement shall be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for
up to two (2) additional twelve -month periods, subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Water Department in FY 2013- 2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
42. Purchase of emergency standby pump for the Wooldridge lift
station
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) emergency standby pump
from Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., dba Godwin Pumps,
Bridgeport, New Jersey for a total amount of $162,989.32. The award
is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). Funding is
available in the FY 2013 -2014 Wastewater System Fund.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
43. Supply agreement for sodium bisulfite solution, a chemical used
for dechlorination at the wastewater treatment plants
Motion approving a supply agreement with Calabrian Corporation, Port
Neches, Texas for approximately 1,973,368 pounds of sodium bisulfite
solution for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI- 0065 -14, based on lowest responsible bid for
an estimated twelve month expenditure of $600,890.56 of which
$400,593.68 is required for the remainder of FY 2013- 2014.The term
of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to
extend for up to two additional twelve -month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds are
available in the Wastewater Operations Budget in FY2013 -2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
44. Supply Agreement for reformulated gasoline and ultra -low sulfur
diesel fuel
Motion approving a supply agreement with Oil Patch Petroleum, Inc
Corpus Christi, Texas for reformulated gasoline and ultra -low sulfur
diesel fuel in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI- 0030 -14, based on
lowest local bid for an estimated twelve month expenditure of
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$4,635,554.65 of which $3,090,369.77 is required for the remainder of
FY 2013- 2014.The term of the agreement will be for twelve months
with options to extend for up to two additional twelve -month periods,
subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager, or
designee. Funds have been budgeted by Maintenance Services and
the Aviation Department in FY 2013- 2014,
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
45. Service agreement for installation, maintenance and repair of
roadway illumination and traffic signals
Motion approving a service agreement with Star Operations, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for installation, maintenance & repair of roadway
illumination and traffic signals in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI- 0031 -14 based on only bid for an estimated twelve -month
expenditure of $529,591.00 of which $308,928.06 is required for the
remainder of FY 2013 -2014. The term of the service agreement will
be for twelve- months with an option to extend for up to two additional
twelve -month periods subject to the approval of the service provider
and the City Manager or designee. Funds are available in the General
Fund in FY 2013 -2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
46. Interlocal agreement for storage of supply trailer to be used in an
emergency
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee, the Director
of the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Health District ( "Health District "),
to execute an interlocal agreement between the Health District and
Robstown Fire/EMS for the purpose of storing a trailer with supplies at
a Robstown facility to be used in case of a natural or man -made
emergency.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
47. Construction contract for Corpus Christi ship channel gas main
crossing
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Alcott, Inc. dba TCH from Friendswood,
Texas in the amount of $548,600, for Corpus Christi Ship Channel
Gas Main Crossing for the base bid.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
48. Construction contract for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
improvements in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
areas from FY 2012
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Construction Contract with CAS Companies, LP of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of $228,552.06, for ADA Improvements in CDBG
Areas for the Base Bid only.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
49. Contribution -In Aid -Of Construction agreement for relocating and
raising a transmission line that crosses the sedimentation basin
of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
Motion approving a Contribution -In- Aid -Of- Construction Agreement
with American Electric Power (AEP) Texas Central Company in the
amount of $1,450,000.00 for raising AEP's 69 KV transmission line
that crosses the sedimentation basin of Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase
2
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
51. Approval of the Street Preventive Maintenance Program Year One
- Annual Work Plan
Resolution approving the concepts, direction., and general work plan
for the first year of the Street Preventative Maintenance Program
(SPMP) -- the 2014 SPMP Work Plan (Year -1).
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda
52. Construction contracts for the citywide street and sealcoat
indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity program - pilot program;
amendment no. 2 to design contract; testing agreement
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Berry Contracting, LP, dba, Bay LTD. in the
amount of $6,147,094.05 for the Citywide Street Overlay and Sealcoat
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Pilot Program for Total
Base Bid #1; and to execute a construction contract with Haas
Anderson Construction, Inc. in the amount of $11,920,961.00 for the
Citywide Street Overlay and Sealcoat Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) Pilot Program for Total Base Bid #2; and to execute
Amendment No. 2 to an engineering design contract with R.H.
Shackelford, Inc. in the amount of $548,513.00 for a re- stated total fee
of $743,360.00 for development of remaining pilot program delivery
orders; and to execute a testing agreement with Rock Engineering and
Testing Laboratory in the amount $73,099.00 for the Citywide Street
Overlay and Sealcoat Indefinite Delivery /Indefinite Quantity
Program -Pilot Program for construction material testing.
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This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
53. Interlocal cooperation agreement with University of North Texas
for air quality planning
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or City Manager's designee
to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with University of
North Texas in the amount of $339,400 for an air quality research and
planning program, which includes air quality monitoring and modeling
projects, and development of an emissions inventory for the Nueces
and San Patricio Counties area.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
54. Interlocal cooperation agreement with Texas A &M University -
Corpus Christi for pollution prevention and air quality educational
outreach
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or City Manager's designee to
execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Texas A &M
University - Corpus Christi in the amount of $211,530 for the Pollution
Prevention Partnership and educational outreach program, which
includes small business assistance and public education on pollution
prevention and air quality in Nueces and San Patricio Counties.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
55. Type A grant renewal for Del Mar Procurement Technical
Assistance Center
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation and Del Mar College Procurement Technical
Assistance Center (PTAC) to provide grant up to $37,500 to assist
small businesses.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
56. Agreement with Texas A &M University recognizing the City as a
sub- recipient for a Federal grant for fiber connectivity to permit
finalization of grant activities
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Texas A &M University for an expenditure of
$144,000.00 to replace disallowed in -kind funding for a BTOP
(Broadband Technology Opportunity Program) federal grant awarded
to Texas A &M University in the amount of $1,000,000.00 and to
recognize the City as a sub - recipient for funding from that grant.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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57. Extending lease agreement for City Detention and Magistration
Center
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
amendment to extend a lease agreement for two years with an option
for three one year extensions, with Wilson Plaza Associates, L.P., for
approximately 4,710 square feet at the Wilson Plaza Building, 606 N.
Carancahua, Suite 113 -A, for $6,086.97 monthly rental payment, to
house the City Detention and Magistration Center.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
58. Contract for collection of delinquent special assessments,
demolitions, liens, and Risk Management claims
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract for the collection of delinquent special assessments levied in
connection with paving liens and liens filed under Chapter 342 of the
Health and Safety Code (including demolition, clean -up, and mowing)
and for the collection of Risk Management claims with Linebarger,
Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for a fee of 20% of principal and
interest collected on delinquent accounts turned over to the law firm.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 59)
59. Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau Semi - Annual
Update
Mayor Martinez referred to item 59. Interim Executive Director of the Corpus
Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Paulette Kluge presented the
semi - annual update for the CVB including the audit results for the financial and
compliance review; performance on growth of occupancy, new rooms, and
average daily rates; performance during peak and off peak season; the
marketing calendar; the hospitality impact; and Dr. Lee's study for the CVB.
Chairman of the CVB Board Michael Womack spoke regarding the transition
plan during the search for a new executive director. Council members spoke
regarding the following topics: the recommendations and changes made as a
result of the audit; the terms of the CVB contract related to the performance
incentive; opportunities for leveraging economic development package
advertising and social media as part of televised events including the CC
Challenge; the time period reflected in Dr. Lee's study; the year -to -date
increase in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue; Schlitterbahn advertising;
winter vacation packages; and the method used by organizations to put on an
event for the CVB to showcase.
R. BOARD APPEAL: (ITEM 60)
60. City Council consideration of an appeal by the City of the decision of
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the 558th Civil Service Board appeal hearing regarding Patrick
Gonzales with possible action in the form of a denial of the City's
appeal, or an order for further proceedings.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 60. City Manager Ron Olson stated that the
purpose of this item is to request that the City Council consider an appeal of
the Civil Service Board decision. Mr. Olson said that if the Council decides to
deny the appeal, the proceedings will end. Mr. Olson added that if the Council
decides to grant the appeal, the Council will need to set up a hearing next
month to consider the facts on the case. City Manager Olson provided
information on the background and findings of the case regarding Patrick
Gonzales.
Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar stated that the Council has the following two
motions possible for consideration: 1) to deny the City's appeal (thereby Mr.
Gonzales would continue his City employment; or 2) that facts have been
presented which might justify reversal of the Civil Service Board decision and
ordering further proceedings pursuant to Section 2 -25 of the City Code of
Ordinances. Ms Aguilar provided additional motion suggestions should the
Council consider Option 2 and stated that no evidence will be considered that
was not presented to the Civil Service Board.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to find that facts have been presented which
might justify reversal of the Civil Service Board decision and ordering further
proceedings pursuant to Section 2 -25 of the City Code of Ordinances,
seconded by Council Member Scott (see motion and vote below).
Aye: 8 - Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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In addition, Council Member Allen made a motion providing direction on the
following three items related to the appeal, seconded by Council Member
Loeb:
1. Motion to order a transcript of the proceedings to be provided to City
Council by Monday December 16, 2013.
2. Motion to schedule further proceedings on January 14, 2014 in order to
allow council time to review the transcript.
3. Motion to declare that the further proceedings shall be conducted by
consideration of written briefs of the parties, to be submitted to City Council
no later than January 6, 2014.
Motions 1 -3 were passed and approved with the following vote: Martinez,
Allen, Garza, Leal, Loeb, Magill, McIntyre, Riojas, and Scott, voting "Aye ".
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S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
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