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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 28, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on February 18, 2014.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,January 28,2014 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.
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Lynne Blacker, CHRISTUS Spohn Health
System.
Chaplain Lynne Blacker gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Ms.Stacie Talbert,Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation 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 Allen,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 28, 2014 as"Dress for Success-
Corpus Christi Day"
Proclamation declaring January 28, 2014 as"Joseph E. O'Brien - Day
of Remembrance"
Proclamation declaring February 3-7, 2014 as "National School
Counseling Week"
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Proclamation declaring February 7, 2014 as"FIRST FRIDAY Day of
Prayer"
Certificate of Commendation Presentation to Sarah O'Brien,
CEO/President of the Navy Army Community Credit Union
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board and Committee
Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
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.Jack Gordy requested
that an item be placed on the agenda to discuss changing the small animal trap
policy.Johnny French asked that the following items be included on a future
agenda:changing the small animal trap and euthanasia policy;an action item
related to the Shoreline Realignment and addressing the funds for the park
amenities;and requesting assistance from the Corps of Engineers in the cost
sharing of the recreational amenities at Packery Channel.Neil McQueen,
Adriana Leiva,Cliff Schlabach and Carrie Robertson Meyer spoke regarding
the litter reduction plan and requested consideration of a plastic bag ban.
Dorothy Spann expressed the concerns of the Del Mar Neighborhood
Association regarding the proposed changes to Staples Street at Six Points.
Abel Alonzo spoke regarding the proposed changes to the Six Points Bus
Station and addressed comments by business owners regarding the types of
bus riders.Terry Sweeney,Downtown Management District,spoke in support
of the Consolidated Planning effort and the scope of work for the downtown
area.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Ron Olson
reported on the following issues:
a. City Performance Report-Police Department
City Manager Olson asked Police Chief Floyd Simpson to provide a briefing on
the operations,mission and goals of the Police Department.
b. 1,000 Day Report
Mr.Olson provided a report on his completed goals of the past 1000 days and
a summary of the priorities he will emphasize over the next 100 days.Mr.Olson
thanked the City Council for their support and the resources they have
provided.
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c. Other
None.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
I. MINUTES:
2. Regular Council Meeting of January 21, 2014.
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: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (Item 3)
Mayor Martinez referred to the consent agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta announced that
Council Members Magill and Scott submitted a conflict of interest form and
would abstain on the vote on Item 3.The consent agenda was passed by one
vote as follows:
3. Resolution supporting exportation of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
from the Coastal Bend and supporting Cheniere Energy's federal
permit applications for the Corpus Christi LNG Liquefaction Plant
Resolution supporting the exportation of liquefied natural gas from the
Coastal Bend and supporting Cheniere Energy's permit application
with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department
of Energy for the Corpus Christi LNG Liquefaction facility at the
LaQuinta Channel.
This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen,Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Magill
Enactment No:030068
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Items 4-9)
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4. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-22" Single-Family 22 District,
on property located at 8410 South Staples Street(FM 2444).
Case No. 1213-02 MPM Development, LP: A rezoning from the "FR"
Farm Rural District to the"RS-22" Single-Family 22 District, resulting
in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from estate residential and
park uses to low density residential uses. The property to be rezoned
is described as being a 23.206-acre tract out of a portion of the south
half of Section 31, Laureles Farm Tracts, located on the south side of
South Staples Street(FM 2444), approximately 360 feet east of King
Trail.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 4,
2013): Approval of the rezoning to the"RS-22" Single-Family 22
District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by MPM Development, LP ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 23.206-acre tract of land out of a
portion of the south half of Section 31, Laureles Farm Tracts, from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-22" Single-Family 22 District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 4.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow a
single-family subdivision.Ms.Gunning stated that Planning Commission and
staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza
made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Scott.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
Enactment No:030069
5. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District,on property located at 2502 Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357).
Case No. 1213-03 Spear Consolidated, Ltd.: A rezoning from the
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"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property to be rezoned is described as being a 4.07-acre tract of land
out of a portion of Lot 5, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands, located
on the north side of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) approximately
one-half mile east of Ayers Street (SH 286 Business).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation: Approval of the
rezoning to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Spear Consolidated, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 4.07-acre tract of land out of a
portion of Lot 5, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands, from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
for construction of a tractor supply company.Ms.Gunning stated that
Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Ms.
Gunning reported that notice of opposition was received by the Diocese of
Corpus Christi with concerns regarding traffic impact and the safety of the
students.Council Member Scott made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Magill.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott.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
Enactment No:030070
6. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District, on property located at 7314 South Padre Island Drive(SH
358).
Case No. 1213-06 Charles E. Butler: A rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from
medium-density residential uses to commercial uses. The property to
be rezoned is described as being 2.28-acre tract of land out of a
portion of Lot 4-B and Lot 5D-R, Block A, Joslin Tract, locatedon the
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north side of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358)and approximately
850 east of Rodd Field Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 18,
2013): Approval of the rezoning to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Charles E. Butler on behalf of CPAT L.L.C. ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.28-acre tract of
land out of a portion of Lot 4-B and Lot 5D-R, Block A, Joslin Tract,
from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"General
Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
the establishment of Butler Equipment and Tool Rental.Ms.Gunning stated
that Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Ms.
Gunning reported that the applicant has met with the property owners in
opposition to the zoning change and they have rescinded their opposition.
Council Member Garza made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member Magill 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 Garza and passed.This Ordinance
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
Enactment No:030071
7. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-TF"Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
on Tract A;from the "RS-TF" Two-Family District and the "RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District to the"ON"Office District on Tract B; and
from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"CG-2"General
Commercial District on Tract C,for property located at 6801
Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357).
Case No. 1213-04 D&E Development Corporation: Rezoning from the
"RS-TF"Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on
Tract A; from the"RS-TF"Two-Family District and the"RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District to the "ON" Office District on Tract B; and from
the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
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District on Tract C, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan
from commercial uses to medium-density residential uses on Tract A;
from commercial uses to professional office uses on Tract B; and no
change to the Future Land Use Plan on Tract C. The property to be
rezoned is described as being a 9.79-acre tract of land out of Lots 5
and 6, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
located on the south side of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357),
approximately 1,300 feet east of Airline Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 18,
2013):Approval of the rezoning to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on
Tract A; to the"ON"Office District on Tract B; and to the "CG-2"
General Commercial District on Tract C.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by D&E Development Corporation ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 9.79-acre tract of land out of
Lots 5 and 6, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts from the "RS-TF"Two-Family District to the "RM-1" Multifamily
1 District on Tract A, from the"RS-TF"Two-Family District and the
"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "ON" Office District on Tract B, and
from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District on Tract C; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 7.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the property to allow
construction of multifamily on Tract A,office uses on Tract B and commercial
uses on Tract C.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 McIntyre and passed.Mayor
Martinez called for comments from the public.Edward Ciccone,Attorney for
D&E Development Corporation provided information on the history of the
subject property and the request for rezoning.There were no comments from
the Council.Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed. 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
Enactment No:030072
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
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District,on property located at 1301 Daly Drive.
Case 0114-01 Hammond Jones Development: A rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property to be
rezoned is described as being a 0.32-acre tract of land out of Lot 1,
Block 2, Woodlawn Estates, located on the southwest corner of
McArdle Road and Daly Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 15, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to
the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Hammond Jones Development on behalf of James F.
Abernathy and Cheryl Faye Abernathy ("Owners"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 0.32-acre tract of land out of Lot 1,
Block 2, Woodlawn Estates, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
an apartment to be developed in conjunction with the adjacent properties
already zoned for apartment uses.Council Member Magill opened the public
hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to close
the public hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.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
Enactment No: 030073
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Continuing juvenile
curfew ordinance
Ordinance continuing the curfew ordinance for minors, the Code of
Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Sections 33-40, 33-41, 33-42, and
33-43.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 9.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that State
law requires cities every three years to hold a public hearing and readopt the
curfew ordinance.Chief Simpson said staff recommends readoption of the
curfew ordinance.Council Member Magill made a motion to open the public
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hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott.Mayor Martinez called for
comments from the audience.Abel Alonzo thanked Chief Simpson and the
Police Department for enforcing the curfew ordinance.Council Member Scott
made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Garza. 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
Enactment No:030089
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
Mayor Martinez called for a 30-minute recess.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (Items 10-16)
10. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a local
grant to purchase an explosive/weapon detection canine
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Earl C. Sams
Foundation, in the amount of$12,000 to purchase an
explosive/weapon detection canine, training, and associated
equipment within the Police Department; and appropriating the
$12,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez reconvened the Council meeting and referred to Item 10.Police
Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant
from the Earl C.Sams Foundation to purchase a bomb detection dog,training
and associated equipment 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
Enactment No:030074
11. First Reading Ordinance -Lease agreement for Grande
Grossman House at 1517 North Chaparral Street to create Tejano
Civil Rights Museum
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Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a 60
month lease agreement with LULAC Council#1 Foundation, doing
business as the Tejano Civil Rights Museum, for Grande Grossman
House, located at 1517 North Chaparral Street, in the City, Lessee
agrees to pay the City, on a monthly basis, zero dollars per month for
the first twelve months, $200 per month beginning the thirteenth
month until the end of the twenty-fourth month, $400 per month
beginning the twenty-fifth month until the end of the thirty-sixth month,
$600 per month beginning the thirty-seventh month until the end of the
forty-eighth month and $800 per month beginning the forty-ninth
month until the end of the five year period.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to lease the Grande-Grossman
House to the LULAC Council#1 Foundation for the purpose of creating the
Tejano Civil Rights Museum.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the
public.Dr.Nick Adame,President of LULAC Council#1,thanked the City for
playing an important role in the formation of Tejano history and culture.Dr.
Abbey Zink,Dean of College Arts&Sciences at Texas A&M University-
Kingsville spoke in support of the project and provided information on the
University's contribution to preserve and contribute information on Tejano
heritage.Abel Alonzo thanked Park and Recreation and everyone in involved
with the project. 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
Enactment No:030075
12. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriation of funds for parking and
revenue control systems for the Corpus Christi Airport as per
agreement with Republic Parking Systems
Ordinance appropriating $480,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 4610 Airport Fund for the purchase of parking and revenue
control systems for Corpus Christi International Airport; amending the
FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance 029916 by
increasing expenditures by$480,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$480,000 for the purchase of
parking and revenue control systems to update the parking lot 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:
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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
Enactment No:030076
13. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City code for public access
channel rules and procedures as recommended by the Cable
Communication Commission
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55 regarding rules and procedures for public access
cablecasting; providing for penalties; providing for severance; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Kim Womack with Public Communication
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the public access rules and
procedures recommended by the Cable Communications 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: 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
Enactment No:030077
14. First Reading Ordinance-Information technology contract
Amendment No. 1 and appropriation of funds for the
implementation of Project Management Software
Ordinance appropriating $213,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in No. 5310 Engineering Services Fund; changing the FY 2014
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 to increase
expenditures by$213,000; and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to an Information Technology
Contract with LMR Consulting dba EPM Live from Carlsbad, CA in the
amount of$60,125, for a re-stated fee of$109,125.20 for the
implementation of Project Management Software.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to implement a new
project managment software for the Capital Construction Projects Department
and execute an amendment with LMR Consulting for the purchase of EPM
Live.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
Enactment No:030078
15. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City code for conversion of
one-way traffic to two-way traffic on Hudson Street
Ordinance amending Section 53-250 of the Code of Ordinances to
delete"Hudson Street, from Shaw Street to Stafford Street"from
Schedule I, One-way streets and alleys; providing for penalties;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to eliminate the school
zone one-way designation on Hudson Street and converting to two-way traffic.
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
Enactment No: 030079
16. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City code for removal of
parking prohibition on Manhattan Drive
Ordinance amending Section 53-253 of the Code of Ordinances to
remove the parking prohibition on Manhattan Drive by deleting the
street from"Schedule IV-Stopping, standing or parking prohibited
during certain hours on certain streets."
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to remove the parking
prohibition on Manhattan Drive between Weber Road and Bahama Drive.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030080
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ADVANCE DESIGN IN PREPARATION OF BOND ISSUE 2014: (Items 17-24)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the FY 2014 Capital
Improvements Street Program for Bond 2014 Street Projects
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Program
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to add the City Council
approved Bond 2014 street projects as listed in Attachment 1; and
increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of$8,000,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose is to amend the FY2014 Capital
Improvement Program Street Budget to include the prior City Council approved
Bond 2014 street projects for a possible Bond 2014 Election.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
Enactment No:030081
18. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the FY 2014 Capital
Improvements for Alameda Street from Kinney to Lipan
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amount of$69,565 from Storm Water CIP Fund 4529; $36,173.80
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4503; $33,391.20 from Water CIP Fund
4479 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Alameda Street from Kinney to
Lipan; increasing expenditures in the amount of$139,130; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering
design contract with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newman, Inc. from
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$323,685.00 for Alameda
Street from Kinney to Lipan for design, bid, and construction phase
services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with Lockwood,Andrews,and Newman Inc.for Alameda Street from
Kinney to Lipan in the amount of$323,685.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
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Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030082
19. First Reading Ordinance-Engineering design contract amending
the Capital Improvements Budget for a professional services
agreement for Waldron Road from Airdrome to Caribbean
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amount of$164,675.00 from Storm Water CIP Fund 4528; $85,631.00
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; $79,044.00 from Water CIP Fund
4088 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Waldron Road from Airdome to
Caribbean; increasing expenditures in the amount of$329,350.00;
and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
engineering design contract with Urban Engineering from Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$672,200.00 for Waldron Road from
Airdome to Caribbean for design, bid, and construction phase
services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with Urban Engineering for Waldron Road from Airdrome to Caribbean
in the amount of$672,200.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
Enactment No:030083
20. First Reading Ordinance -Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvements Street Program for Staples
Street from Alameda to Morgan
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amount of$149,917.50 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494; $77,957.10
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; $71,960.40 from Water CIP Fund
4088 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Staples Street from Alameda to
Morgan; increasing expenditures in the amount of$299,835.00; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering
design contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$604,670.00 for Staples Street from Alameda to
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Morgan for design, bid, and construction phase services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with HDR Engineering Inc.for Staples Street from Alameda to Morgan
in the amount of$604,670.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
Enactment No: 030084
21. First Reading Ordinance -Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Yorktown Boulevard
from Lake Travis to Everhart
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$251,492.50 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494,
$129,876.10 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510, $107,516.40 from
Water CIP Fund 4479 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Yorktown
Boulevard from Lake Travis to Everhart; increasing expenditures in the
amount of$488,885.00; and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute an engineering design contract with LNV, Inc.
from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$994,290 for Yorktown
Boulevard. from Lake Travis to Everhart for design, bid, and
construction phase services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with LNV Inc.for Yorktown Boulevard from Lake Travis to Everhart in
the amount of$994,290.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
Enactment No:030085
22. First Reading Ordinance-Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Morgan Avenue from
Ocean to Staples Street
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Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amount of$141,471.25 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494; $73,565.05
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; $67,906.20 from Water CIP Fund
4088 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Morgan Avenue from Ocean
Drive to Staples Street; increasing expenditures in the amount of
$282,942.50; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute an engineering design contract with Coym, Rehmet&
Gutierrez Engineering, L.P. from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount
of$568,425.00 for Morgan Avenue from Ocean Drive to Staples Street
for design, bid, and construction phase services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with Coym,Rehmet&Gutierrez Engineering,L.P.for Morgan Avenue
from Ocean Drive to Staples Street in the amount of$568,425.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
Enactment No: 030086
23. First Reading Ordinance-Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Carroll Lane from
Houston to McArdle
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$130,075 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494; $67,639 from
Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; $62,436 from Water CIP Fund 4088 to
the Bond 2014 Street Project Carroll Lane from Houston to McArdle;
increasing expenditures in the amount of$260,150; and authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering design
contract with Martinez, Guy& Maybik, Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$534,420.00 for Carroll Lane from Houston to
McArdle for design, bid, and construction phase services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with Martinez,Guy&Maybik Inc.for Carroll Lane from Houston to
McArdle in the amount of$534,420.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
Enactment No:030087
24. First Reading Ordinance - Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Gollihar Road from
Staples Street to Weber Road
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of $385,729.61 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494;
$82,064.93 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; $148,723.56 from Water
CIP Fund 4088; $30,878.76 from Gas CIP Fund 4555 to the Bond
2014 Street Project Gollihar Road from Staples Street to Weber Road;
increasing expenditures in the amount of $647,396.86; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering
design contract with Naismith Engineering from Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of $1,192,395 for Gollihar Road from Staples Street to
Weber Road for design, bid, and construction phase services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Acting Director of Capital Programs
Natasha Fudge stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design
contract with Naismith Engineering for Gollihar Road from Staples Street to
Weber Road in the amount of$1,192,395.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
Enactment No:030088
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (Items 25-32)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson stated
that staff had planned presentation on Items 25 and 31.City Secretary Rebecca
Huerta announced that Council Member Scott would abstain from the
discussion on Item 25.
25. Service Agreement for Strategic Planning Services
Motion awarding a service agreement for Strategic Planning Services
with Goody Clancy &Associates Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, for an
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estimated two year expenditure of $1,536,800 of which $320,166 is
required for fiscal year 2013/2014. The term of the agreement is
twenty-four months, with options to extend the agreement for up to two
additional twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the
consultant and the City Manager or designee. Funding is available in
the Comprehensive Planning Operations budget for fiscal year
2013/2014.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda
Enactment No: M2014-009
26. Supply agreement for food items
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for
the following amounts in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-14-1 for food items which
include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables; meats and
condiments, for an estimated six month expenditure of
$174,679.54.The terms of the contracts shall be for six months with
options to extend for up to three additional months, subject to the
approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the suppliers,
and the City Manager or designee. Funds are available through the
Meals on Wheels Grant.
LaBatt Food Service Performance Food Group
Corpus Christi, Texas Victoria, Texas
132 Line Items 123 Line Items
$59,972.75 $114,706.79
Grand Total: $174,679.54
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-010
27. Lease purchase of two ambulances for Fire Department use
Motion approving the lease purchase of two (2) ambulances from
Knapp, Chevrolet, of Houston, Texas based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (H-GAC), in the amount of$281,800, of which
$14,899.47 is required in FY 2013-2014. The ambulances will be
used by the EMS Division of the Fire Department. Funds for the lease
purchase of the ambulances will be provided through the City's
lease/financing program.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-011
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28. Engineering design contract amendment No. 3 for Whitecap
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the engineering design contract with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$416,540.00,
for a total restated fee of$743,640.00 for the Whitecap Wastewater
Treatment Plant (WWTP) Ultra-Violet(UV) Disinfection System
Upgrade.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-012
29. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 1 for lifecycle
waterline replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Design Contract with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$228,440.00,
for a total restated fee not to exceed $267,540.00 for the Programmed
Water Line Service Life Extension for City-Wide Distribution Repair
and Replacement- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Procurement.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-013
30. Engineering design contract for Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal
Cell Construction of 1B & 1C
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Engineering Design Contract with C P &Y, Inc. of Dallas, Texas in the
amount of$623,565.00, for Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Cell
Construction of 1B and 1C for the design, bid, and construction phase
services.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-014
31. Engineering construction contract for Padre Island water supply
project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bridges Specialties, Inc. of Robstown, Texas
in the amount of $7,308,330.80, for the Padre Island Water Supply
Project.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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Enactment No: M2014-015
32. Engineering construction contract for Selena Auditorium air
handling unit replacement and chilled water pump addition
FY2012 Re-Bid
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Miller& Miller Mechanical Contracting
Company of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$457,800 for
Selena Auditorium Air Handling Unit Replacement and Chilled Water
Pump Addition FY 2012 Re-Bid for the base bid.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-017
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (Items 33-34)
33. Water Supply -Saltwater Desalinization Funding Opportunities
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Interim Assistant City Manager of Public
Works and Utilities Mark Van Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the future water supply.Mr.Van Vleck reported that staff
has identified possible funding opportunities to take the pilot desalinization
project to a demonstration project including the emerging technologies fund.
Mr.Van Vleck stated that staff would be working on these applications to
continue sources of water supply.Mayor Martinez requested an update on the
pilot project
34. Litter Reduction Plan Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.City Manager Ron Olson stated that during
the discussions on the plastic bag issue,the City Council asked staff to
broaden this issue to include litter,plastic bags and public input Mr.Olson
added that today's presentation will provide an update on the consolidation of
all the litter ordinances and recommendations to enhance enforcement,
expand education and communication.Staff has analyzed the plastic bag issue
and staff is proposing two alternatives with one recommendation.
Interim Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a history on the issue;the five focus areas including
improvements,enforcement,education,awareness and ordinances;
development of a metrics for litter assessment;and the following options for
consideration: 1)Base ordinance to address litter,2)Base plus plastic bag fee
and Green Star program,and 3)Base plus plastic bag ban.Mr.Van Vleck
stated that staff is recommending the consolidation of ordinances,increased
penalties and approving the focus plan.Mr.Van Vleck added that should the
Council want to include the plastic bag issue,staff is recommending to ban
bags less than 4 mil thickness and a one year implementation period.Council
members discussed the following topics: recycling education on plastic bag;
removal of plastic bags from single stream;community involvement
opportunities including outreach to Parent Teacher organizations;addressing
pet waste and covered loads;clearly defined refugee litter;the reason no litter
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on the beach is a separate section;the Green Star Program and revenues;
plastic bag thickness;code enforcement;development of a behavioral change
course in lieu of fees; the timeframe for consolidated base ordinance;and
funding for education efforts and additional street sweeping.
Mayor Martinez made a motion directing staff to come back with the base
ordinance for consideration in February and report back to the City Council a
recommended timeline of the measurement process,seconded by Council
Member David Loeb and passed;Leal was absent.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:17 p.m.
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