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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 January 14, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on January 21, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 21st day of January, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,January 14,2014 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.Ms. Martinez gave a special
acknowlegement to Council Member Priscilla Leal,who recently suffered a
stroke,and provided well wishes on her recovery.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi
Deacon Michael Mantz gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Cecilia Garcia Akers gave the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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 City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Council Member Kelley AIIen,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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/ Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring January 17, 2014 as "Dr. Hector P. Garcia's
100th Birthday Celebration"
Proclamation declaring January 20, 2014 as "Martin Luther King
Holiday Celebration and Commemorative March"
Presentation of Mayor's Clean & Green Awards
Swearing-in Ceremony for City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta
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Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta.
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 called for comments from the audience.Abel Alonzo spoke
regarding the the historical impact of the City having the first Hispanic female
Mayor Nelda Martinez,the first Hispanic City Attorney Carlos Valdez and first
Hispanic female City Secretary Rebecca Huerta and encouraged the Council
and City staff to be positive role models.Jack Gordy, Lonnie Lenningham,
Johnny French and Mary Ann Kelley spoke in opposition to the City's policy on
picking up privately owned small animal traps. Neil McQueen,Chairman of the
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee, presented a resolution
unanimously passed by the committee for an improved anti-litter ordinance
and enforcement.Bob Copes with the Advisory Committee on Community
Pride and Cliff Schlabach with the Surfriders Foundation also spoke in support
of the resolution to improve the anti-litter ordinance.Casey Lain,Chairman of
the Downtown Management District introduced new Executive Director Terry
Sweeney.Mr.Sweeney said he looked forward to working with the Mayor and
Council to create a more successful and vibrant downtown.Alan Albin,
Special Project for the Downtown Management District, thanked the current
and previous Council Members and City staff for their continued support of the
downtown projects.
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. City Performance Report -Airport
City Manager Olson asked Director of Aviation Fred Segundo to provide a
briefing on the operations,missions and goals of the Corpus Christi
International Airport.
b. Other
1)Mr.Olson stated that City Council asked staff to expand the plastic bag
issue to include more emphasis on litter.Staff has been actively working to
consolidate ordinances, increase enforcement activities and education,and to
develop a system to measure effectiveness.City Manager Olson reported that
his intent is to make a recommendation to the City Council on January 28th
that will include the cost of the program,the financial impacts,and stakeholder
input. Mr.Olson announced that the City would hold a televised forum on
January 22,2013 at 6:30 p.m.in the Council Chambers with an attempt to make
the forum interactive for the public.2)Mr.Olson provided a status update on
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the reorganization efforts of the Public Works department and Code
Enforcement.3)The selection process for the new City Attorney has been
completed and an item is on the agenda for confirmation of the appointment.4)
Staff conducted interviews for the Facilities Maintenance Director; however, he
was unable to reach a satisfactory arrangement.City Manager Olson reported
that he would have to start the process again. 5)The Planning Request for
Proposal negotiations should be completed this month and Mr.Olson
anticipates bringing forward a contract to the Council for execution.6) Mr.
Olson reported on the community celebration held last night regarding the
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Unmanned Aerial System project
selection by the Federal Aviation Administration as one of the six testing sites
in the nation.
MINUTES:
5. Regular Meeting of December 17, 2013
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Garza
and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
6. Clean City Advisory Committee
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Mayor Martinez called for board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Clean City Advisory Committee-Chelsea Craig (Appointed); Lori Galan-Garcia
(Realigned from the Beautify Corpus Christi Association category to the
category of Community at Large).
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District-Raju Bhagat(Appointed)
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board -James Kunau and Amanda
Leal(Appointed)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7 - 11)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda.There no comments from the
Council or the public.The consent agenda was passed by one vote as follows:
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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7. Resolution requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) to adopt language in the environmental flow
standards for the Nueces River Basin to clarify that rules are to
be applied prospectively and not affect an existing water right
Resolution requesting the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) clearly and conclusively state that Senate Bill 3
environmental flow standards are to be applied prospectively and
environmental flow standards for the Nueces River Basin not affect an
appropriation of or an authorization to store, take, or divert water
under a permit or amendment to a water right issued before
September 1, 2007
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030047
8. Ratifying Federal grant for Marina replacement dock for boat
slips
Resolution ratifying grant application to US Fish and Wildlife Service
through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for $502,496.00
Boating Infrastructure Grant for Marina boat slips including 35
transient boat slips.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030048
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family
4.5 District, on property located at 4050 Acushnet Drive (1st
Reading 12/17/13)
Case No. 1113-01 Luxury Spec Homes, Inc.: A rezoning from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan from commercial to low-density residential uses. The
property is described as Lot 13, Block 2, Country Club Estates Unit 20,
located on the north side of Acushnet Drive, approximately 525 feet
east of Weber Road (FM 43).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 20,
2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Luxury Spec Homes, Inc., acting as agent behalf of
Mihail Chryssos and Nikolaos Hrisos ("Owners"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 13, Block 2, Country Club
Estates Unit 20 from the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial 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 on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030049
10. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-TF" Two-Family District, on
property located at 1201, 1217, 1225 and 1233 Barton Street (1st
Reading 12/17/13)
Case No. 1113-03 Robert Bryan Johnson: Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-TF" Two-Family District, resulting in
a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low density residential to
medium density residential uses. The property being rezoned is
described as Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, Block 5, Flour Bluff Center, located
on the northeast corner of Barton and O'Neill Streets.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 20,
2013):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "RS-TF" Two-Family District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Robert Bryan Johnson, by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lots 20, 21, 22, and 23, Block 5, Flour Bluff
Center, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-TF" Two-
Family 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 030050
11. Second Reading Ordinance - Closing a portion of a 15-foot wide
utility easement out of Lot 1, Incarnate Word Subdivision located
south of Lipes Boulevard and west of South Staples Street (1st
Reading 12/17/13)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 15-foot wide utility
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easement out of Lot 1, Incarnate Word Subdivision and requiring the
owner, The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word, to comply with
the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No 030051
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 12)
12. Appointment of City Attorney
Motion confirming the City Manager's appointment of Roxann Pais
Cotroneo to serve as City Attorney effective February 3, 2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.City Manager Olson stated that he has
interviewed and selected Roxann Pais Cotroneo to serve as City Attorney.
Roxann Pais Cotroneo thanked the Council for the opportunity and requested
confirmation of the appointment.Mayor Martinez made a motion to confirm the
appointment of Roxann Pais Cotroneo,seconded by Council Member Loeb.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo welcomed
Ms.Cotroneo back to Corpus Christi and spoke in support of the appointment.
There were no comments from the Council.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
Enactment No M2014-001
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -4)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
session.The Council went into execution session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 to consult with attorneys regarding contemplated litigation
related to the city wastewater treatment plants, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
3. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, Consultation with Attorney, and Section 551.087,
Deliberations regarding economic development negotiations with
possible discussion and action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
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4. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys about pending or
contemplated litigation regarding a HOME funds agreement with
possible discussion and action in open session.
This E-session item was discussed in executive session.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
Mayor Martinez referred to the public hearings and stated that the four(4)
following zoning cases previously scheduled for today's meeting have been
rescheduled to the January 28th Council meeting: MPM Development LP,
Spear Consolidated Ltd., D&E Development Corporation,and Charles E.
Butler.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 - 27)
13. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating competition proceeds
from American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
(ASPCA) Rachel Ray Challenge
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from ASPCA Rachel Ray Challenge
in the No. 1020 General Fund to support the trap-neuter-return of feral
cats in the community, targeted spay and neuter, and humane
housing of animals at the animal care facility; and amending
Ordinance No. 029915, which adopted the FY 2013-2014 Budget, by
increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by
$30,000 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13. Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate a$30,000 award to the Animal Care
Services Division from the Rachel Ray Challenge.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 McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for prevention of internet crimes against children
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC) Task Force program, in the amount of$4,084 to purchase
equipment for the ICAC program within the Police Department; and
appropriating the $4,084 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14. Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant to purchase
equipment for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force 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
15. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating utility bill donations for
the Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to appropriate $11,480.08 in City utility
customer donations in General Fund No. 1020 for use by programs
coordinated through the City Arts and Cultural Commission.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funds donated by
utility customers for the Arts &Cultural Commission.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
16. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant amendment for Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA) water
access improvements and promenade expansion at North Beach
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate an amended grant in
the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grant Fund in the amount of
$35,724.22 from the Texas General Land Office-Coastal Management
Program (CMP) for the construction of ADA water access
improvements and promenade expansion.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept funding from the Texas
General Land Office for the Coastal Management Program at North Beach.
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: 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
17. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant for the after school snack program and entering into an
Interlocal Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School
District (CCISD) to provide snacks
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$203,608
from the Texas Department of Agriculture; appropriating grant in the
No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Latchkey After
School Snack Program; to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Corpus Christi Independent School District to provide snacks services
for the after school snack program for five years.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
from the Texas Department of Agriculture(TDA) and execute a contract with
the Corpus Christi Independent School District(CCISD)for the Latchkey After
School Snack Program. 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
18. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances
regarding membership of the Tree Advisory Committee
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances regarding
membership of the Tree Advisory Committee of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances
regarding the membership of the Tree Advisory Committee by adding the
qualification of urban forester and changing the residency requirement.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
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Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with kickball league
for Bill Witt Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with C.C. United Kickball League for 6869
Yorktown, Bill Witt Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and
maintain the premises according to City standards.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the C.C.United Kickball
lease at Bill Witt Park.In response to Council Member Garza,Interim City
Attorney Lisa Aguilar said the agreement has a termination clause stating that
either party may terminate the lease by giving a thirty(30)day notice.There
were no comments from 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
20. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with baseball league
for Price Park
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with Southside Pony Baseball League for
Price Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the
premises according to City standards.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the Southside Pony
Baseball lease for Price Park.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
21. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with soccer league
for Labonte Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with Great Western Soccer League for
Labonte Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain the
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premises according to City standards.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the Great Western
Soccer lease for Labonte Park.In response to Council Member Kelley, Mr.
Morris said that it has not been determined when the league will move to the
Lyondell complex and staff will address the termination of the lease at that
time.There were no comments from 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
22. First Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with soccer league
for North and South Pope Park
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with Santa Fe Soccer League for North and
South Pope Park, in the City, Lessee agrees to operate and maintain
the premises according to City standards.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the Santa Fe Soccer
lease for North and South Pope Park.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
23. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for safety
vestibule at detention center
Ordinance appropriating $50,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 1020 General Fund for remodeling the City Detention
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 23. Director of Municipal Court Kimberly
Jozwiak stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$50,000 for
remodeling 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:
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Aye: 7- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill. Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance -Approving Seawall Maintenance
Capital Improvement Program
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Program
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to add the Seawall
Maintenance projects approved by the Type A Board and City Council
as listed in Attachment A; appropriating $6,500,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund
and transferring and appropriating into Seawall CIP Fund 3272 for the
Fiscal Year 2014 projects as listed in Attachment A; changing the FY
14 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance 029915 to increase
expenditures by $6,500,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24. Director of Public Works Dan Biles stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve the Seawall Maintenance Capital
Improvement Program for the seawall and downtown flood protection.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 Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill. Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance - Reimbursement to General Fund for
funds borrowed and expended for the Aquarius Street Project
(Bond 2008)
Ordinance approving the transfer of funds in the amount of$950,000
from the Street CIP Fund 3530 for the budgeted expenditures,
including construction, of the Aquarius Street Project from Dasmarinas
to Commodores into the No. 1020 General Fund; changing the
FY2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No 022915 by
increasing revenue by $950,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund; and
changing the FY2013-2014 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
022916 by increasing appropriations by $950,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25. Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to reimburse the General Fund
for funds used for the construction of the Aquarius Street project from Bond
2008.Ms.Sanchez said this action is taken after the 14th Court of Appeals
ruled in favor of the City allowing the City to use Bond 2008 proceeds to pay
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for this project.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 Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance - Changing the fiscal year
Ordinance changing the City of Corpus Christi's fiscal year from
August 1st through July 31st to October 1st through September 30th.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26. Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to change the City's fiscal year
from August 1st through July 31st to October 1st through September 30th.
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 Loeb. Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City code relating to
administration of liens
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by revising Section 17,
Finance and Taxation; revising Section 17-4, Release of
Liens-Execution; and revising Section 17-5, Same-Certificates;
providing for effective date and providing for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27. Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to revise the Code of
Ordinances to reflect current practices related to the release of liens.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 Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill. Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28 - 35)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff did not have any planned presentations.
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28. Purchase of ten traffic signal cabinet assemblies
Motion approving the purchase of ten (10) traffic signal cabinet
assemblies from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a
total amount of$82,240. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted by the Engineering
Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
29. 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 (MTUs). The award is based on sole source, for an
estimated annual expenditure of$473,088 of which $275,968 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
30. Grant application for Speed and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
overtime enforcement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
in the amount of$98,082 for the 2015 Comprehensive Selective
Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department, for
overtime Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed enforcement,
with a city match of$40,266.75, for a total project cost of$138,348.75,
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter,
or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
31. Interlocal agreement for sharing of juvenile records
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
interlocal cooperation agreement with Corpus Christi Independent
School District regarding sharing of juvenile records.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
32. Purchase for upgrading Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch
(I/CAD), Mobile to Mobile Public Safety (MPS), and Intergraph Law
Enforcement Agencies Data and Records Management System
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(I/LEADS-RMS) software
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve the
purchase of Intergraph Computer Aided Dispatch, Mobile to Mobile
Public Safety and Intergraph Law Enforcement Agencies Data and
Records Management System software upgrade services from
Intergraph Corporation Security, Government and Infrastructure of
Madison, Alabama for an estimated expenditure of$439,135.00
including first year maintenance. Maintenance will automatically renew
upon payment of annual fee. Funds have been budgeted by
Municipal Information Systems Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
33. Purchase of server licenses necessary for Intergraph upgrade
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve the
purchase of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Enterprise Core Edition
licenses, for the Intergraph upgrade, from SHI Government Solutions
for$142,441.60. SHI Government Solutions is a State of Texas
authorized Department of Information Resources certified vendor,
contract DIR-SDD-2503. Funds have been budgeted by Municipal
Information Systems Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
34. Purchase of twelve months of monthly access fees for current
SunGard applications
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase from
SunGard Public Sector, Inc. of Lake Mary, Florida, twelve months of
Monthly Access Fees, providing continued hosting services for all
current SunGard applications, in the amount of$345,258.12 over the
twelve month period. Following the initial term, Services will be
provided on a year-to-year basis provided the City exercises the option
and pays the then current Monthly Access Fee.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
35. Contracts for storage area networks and information techonology
backup system replacement with disaster recovery solution
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
contracts with three companies: Freeit Data Solutions of Austin, Texas
(DIR-SDD-2035) for$1,428,006.34; Sigma Solutions of San Antonio,
Texas (DIR-SDD-1385) for$297,997.82; and Computer Solutions of
San Antonio, Texas (DIR-SDD-1382) for$150,610.11. The purchase
will be financed over a five year period with Key Government Finance,
Inc. with monthly payments of$32,587.62 ($1,955,257.20 total).
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. BOARD APPEAL: (ITEM 36)
36. Appeal of the Civil Service Board decision regarding Patrick
Gonzales
City Council consideration of an appeal by the City of the decision of
the 558th Civil Service Board appeal hearing regarding Patrick
Gonzales with possible action in the form of upholding or overturning
the Board's decision
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 36. First Assistant City Attorney Alison Logan
provided a background of the Civil Service decision regarding Patrick
Gonzales and stated that the purpose of this item is to uphold or overturn the
decision of the Civil Service Board.There were no comments from the Council.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to overturn the decision of the Civil Service
Board (thereby Mr.Gonzales would be terminated from his City employment),
seconded by Council Member Mclntrye.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
Enactment No M2014-002
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
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