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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 February 11, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on February 18, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of February, 2014.
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City Council
Tuesday,February 11,2014 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 Pro Tem Chad Magill called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Ms. Dorothy Dundas, Texas Apostolic Prayer Network
Ms.Dorothy Dundas gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Mr.Bill Green,Interim Director of Environmental and Strategic Initiatives 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.
(Note:Mayor Nelda Martinez arrived at 1:00 p.m.)
Present: 7- 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: 2- Council Member Kelley Allen, and Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring February 14, 2014 as"CHRISTUS Spohn
Hospital -South Day"
Proclamation declaring February 16-22, 2014 as "National Engineers'
Week"
Proclamation declaring February 16-22, 2014 as "National LULAC
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Week"
Presentation of Mayor's Clean & Green Awards
Mayor Pro Tem Magill presented the proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Magill deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following issues: 1)The
Finance Department has completed the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report(CAFR)which details the financial impact and condition of the City.The
CAFR was presented to the City Council.
a. City Performance Report-Gas Department
City Manager Olson asked Director of Gas Operations Debbie Marroquin to
provide a briefing on the operations,missions and goals of the Gas
Department.Mayor Pro Tem Magill called for a brief recess to listen to public
comment.
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 Pro Tern Magill deviated from the agenda and called for comments from
the audience.Brad Newton spoke regarding his efforts to changes the laws
deemed humane by an Ethics Committee for"end of life"and asked what steps
could be taken to get access to hand out flyers and use the right-of-way to
inform the community.Christina Thompson asked for consideration to
eliminate the street maintenance fee for citizens in rural of areas of the City
that do not have other utility services.Carolyn Moon spoke regarding the
services and policies at Animal Control.Jack Gordy requested an item be
placed on the agenda to discuss changing the small animal trap policy.Johnny
French spoke regarding accessibility at Packery Channel and asked the City to
request assistance from the Corps of Engineers in the cost sharing of
accessibility and recreational amenities at Packery Channel.Cliff Schlabach
asked for clarification on when to address concerns regarding Item 35,Case
No.1213-05 BL Real Estate Holdings Company,LP.Jeremy Coleman spoke
regarding the status for reopening the Brooks Chapel Early Childhood
Development Center and issues with the Neighborhood Services Department.
Nick Enriquez spoke regarding the motion to excuse the absences for Council
Member Priscilla Leal.Savitra Cole spoke in support of Jeremy Coleman's
efforts to reopen the Brooks Chapel Early Childhood Development Center.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
a. City Performance Report-Gas Department
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Mayor Pro Tern Magill returned to City Manager's Comments.Director of Gas
Operations Debbie Marroquin completed her presentation of the Gas
Department's City Performance Report.
b. Other
1)City Manager Ron Olson summarized an email from a citizen complimenting
the services and efforts implemented to improve the Development Services
Department and recognized Interim Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck for
his leadership of the department.Mr.Olson announced that he was relieving
Mr.Van Vleck of his services as Interim Assistant City Manager to return to his
position as Director of Development Services effective immediately.2)Mr.
Olson announced the appointment of Gus Gonzalez as Assistant City Manager
of Public Works and Utilities.
MINUTES: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 11, 13 -30)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Magill deviated from the agenda and referred to the consent
agenda.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta announced that Council Member Scott
would abstain from the vote on Item 4.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.The consent agenda as passed by one vote as follows:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
4. Service Agreement for Strategic Planning Services
Motion awarding a service agreement for Strategic Planning Services
with Goody Clancy & Associates Inc., Boston, Massachusetts, for an
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 passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Loeb,Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
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Absent: 3- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
Enactment No:M2014-009
5. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-010
6. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-011
7. 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
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2014-012
8. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-013
9. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2014-014
10. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2014-015
11. Second 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) (1st Reading
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030069
13. Second 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) (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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
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
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030071
14. Second 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) (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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
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
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Commercial District on Tract C; 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:030072
15. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, on
property located at 1301 Daly Drive (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030073
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a local
grant to purchase an explosive/weapon detection canine (1st
Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030074
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17. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease agreement for Grande
Grossman House at 1517 North Chaparral Street to create Tejano
Civil Rights Museum (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030075
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriation of funds for parking
and revenue control systems for the Corpus Christi Airport as per
agreement with Republic Parking Systems (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030076
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City code for public
access channel rules and procedures as recommended by the
Cable Communication Commission (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030077
20. Second Reading Ordinance- Information technology contract
Amendment No. 1 and appropriation of funds for the
implementation of Project Management Software (1st Reading
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030078
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City code for conversion
of one-way traffic to two-way traffic on Hudson Street(1st
Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030079
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City code for removal of
parking prohibition on Manhattan Drive(1st Reading 1/28/14)
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."
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030080
ADVANCE DESIGN IN PREPARATION OF BOND ISSUE 2014: (ITEMS 23-30)
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the FY 2014 Capital
Improvements Street Program for Bond 2014 Street Projects (1st
Reading 1/28/14)
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.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030081
24. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the FY 2014 Capital
Improvements for Alameda Street from Kinney to Lipan (1st
Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030082
25. Second Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract
amending the Capital Improvements Budget for a professional
services agreement for Waldron Road from Airdrome to
Caribbean (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030083
26. Second Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract
amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvements Street Program for
Staples Street from Alameda to Morgan (1st Reading 1/28/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
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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
Morgan for design, bid, and construction phase services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030084
27. Second Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract
amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Yorktown
Boulevard from Lake Travis to Everhart(1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030085
28. Second Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract
amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Morgan
Avenue from Ocean to Staples Street(1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030086
29. Second Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract
amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Carroll
Lane from Houston to McArdle(1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030087
30. Second Reading Ordinance - Engineering design contract
amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Gollihar
Road from Staples Street to Weber Road (1st Reading 1/28/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030088
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2)
Mayor Pro Tern Magill deviated from the agenda and announced that the
executive session was withdrawn.
2. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys about pending or
contemplated litigation with possible discussion and action in open
session
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This E-Session Item was withdrawn
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 31 -32)
31. Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance-Continuing
juvenile curfew ordinance(1st Reading 1/28/14)
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 Pro Tern Magill deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 31.Police
Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the second
public hearing and approve continuing the juvenile curfew ordinance.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed.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 second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Loeb,Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030089
32. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amendment to the
Urban Transportation Plan requested by Spear Consolidated, Ltd.,
to eliminate the future extension of Allencrest Drive south toward
Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357).
Planning Commission and Transportation Advisory Committee
Recommendation: Approval of the requested Plan amendment
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the requested Plan amendment.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, by eliminating the proposed extension of Allencrest Drive
southward to Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357); amending related
elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Magill referred to Item 32.Executive Director of Public Works
Dan Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to consider an amendment to
the Urban Transportation Plan requested by Spear Consolidated,Ltd. to
eliminate the proposed extension of Allencrest Drive southward of Saratoga
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Boulevard.Mr.Biles provided an overview of the extension of Allencrest Drive
and stated that staff is recommending denial of the proposed amendment.Mr.
Biles added that Planning Commission and the Transportation Advisory
Committee were in favor of the amendment due to increased traffic into the
Crestmont Subdivision.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed.Mayor Pro
Tem Magill called for comments from the public.Morgan Spear,Spear
Consolidated,Ltd.,requested support to remove the right-of-way as
recommended by the Planning Commission and Transportation Advisory
Committee.Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Loeb.The Ordinance failed with the following
vote:
Aye: 1 - Council Member Scott
Nay: 5- Council Member Loeb,Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen,Council Member Leal and Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
Mayor Pro Tem Magill called for a 15-minute recess.
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 12)
12. Second 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)
(1st Reading 1/28/14)
Case No. 1213-03 Spear Consolidated, Ltd.: A rezoning from the
"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
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providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 12.City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that this consent agenda item requires a
super-majority vote.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
This Ordinance was passed on second 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:030070
J. BOARDS& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Human Relations Commission
Marina Advisory Committee
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Transportation Advisory Committee
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to board and committee
appointment.The following appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride-Laurie Turner(Appointed)
Human Relations Commission-Merced Pena and Andres Eloy Rodriguez
(Appointed);Kathleen(Katy)Cooper was designed Chair for a one-year term.
Marina Advisory Committee-(Note:Council Member Magill abstained from the
reappointment/appointments to the Marina Advisory Committee)Curt
Broomfield(Reappointed);Mona Baen,William R.McDowell,Stephen L.
Bratten,and Hal Suter(Appointed)
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board-O.K.Smith(Appointed)
Transportation Advisory Committee-Dennis L.Miller(Appointed)
Water Resources Advisory Committee-Brian Williams(Appointed)
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee-Cameron Perry,Diana C.Del
Angel and Jay Gardner(Reappointed);Cliff Schiabach,Paulette Kluge and
Joseph N.DePalma(Appointed)
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 33-37)
33. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Urban Transportation Plan by realigning in a straight path the
future extension of Williams Drive from the east side of Lexington
Road to the west side of Ennis Joslin Road.
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Planning Commission, Transportation Advisory Committee, and Staff
Recommendations:
Approval of the realignment as proposed.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, by realigning Williams Drive between Lexington Road and
Ennis Joslin Road; amending related elements of the Comprehensive
Plan of the City; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Urban Transportation
Plan to realign the future section of Williams Drive from Lexington Road to
Ennis Joslin Road.Mr.Biles stated that staff,the Transportation Advisory
Committee and the Planning Commission are in favor of the amendment.
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 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: 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: 030091
34. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Exempting Wildcat
Industrial Park, located south of Leopard Street and west of
Southern Minerals Road,from the wastewater lot acreage fees.
Ordinance exempting Wildcat Industrial Park, a subdivision located
south of Leopard Street and west of Southern Minerals Road, from
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Miguel Saldana with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt wastewater lot/acreage fees
for the Wildcat Industrial Park subdivision.Mr.Saldana said that staff doesn't
anticipate wastewater facilities will be available within the next 15 years and
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the exemption.Council Member
Magill made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed.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 and passed.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:030092
35. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6
District with a Special Permit for a bed and breakfast, on property
located at 117 Martha Drive.
Case No. 1213-05 BL Real Estate Holding Company, LP: A rezoning
from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-6/SP"
Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit for a bed and breakfast,
not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property to
be rezoned is described as Lot 5, Laguna Madre Cove, located on the
south side of Martha Drive near the end of Laguna Shores Road.
Planning Commission Recommendation (January 15, 2014): Denial of
the requested rezoning.
Staff Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning to the "RS-6/SP"
Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit for a bed and breakfast
home, subject to two conditions.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by BL Real Estate Holding Company, L.P. ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 5, Laguna Madre
Cove, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-6/SP"
Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit for a bed and breakfast
home; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 35 and stated that this item is being pulled
from consideration.Mayor Martinez said that the public hearing will be opened
to allow for comments from the public.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for a bed and breakfast which would allow overnight accommodations
of less than 30 days.Ms.Gunning reported that Bluffs Landing has been
renting the subject property and was cited by Code Enforcement.Ms.Gunning
stated that staff is in favor of the zoning change with a Special Permit subject
to seven(7)conditions.Ms.Gunning added that Planning Commission
recommends denial of the rezoning.Ms.Gunning informed the City Council
that approval requires a super-majority vote and the applicant is requesting to
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table this item until June 10,2014.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Magill.Mayor Martinez
called for comments from the audience.Cliff Schlabach,representative of the
Laguna Madre Cove Neighborhood Association,spoke in opposition to the
rezoning for a bed and breakfast and expressed displeasure with the applicant
for postponing action during this meeting and a previous Planning
Commission meeting.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed.
Council Member Scott made a motion to table this item until June 10,2014,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre Council members spoke regarding the
following topics:changes to the bed and breakfast provisions;whether the
property owners would receive notification of the new public hearing;citizen
input;and the property owner not complying with the current zoning.The
Ordinance was tabled to specified date with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Nay: 1 - Council Member Loeb
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
36. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District, on property located at 1009 Homedale Street.
Case 0114-02 Esteban R. Alaniz: A rezoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is
described as being a 9.97-acre tract of land out of Lot 29, Section 49,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the south
side of Homedale Street, approximately 130 feet east of Retta Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 15, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Esteban R. Alaniz ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 9.97-acre tract of land out of Lot 29,
Section 49, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 36.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow a single-family subdivision with a minimum lot size of 4,500 square
feet.Ms.Gunning stated that Planning Commission and staff were in favor of
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the zoning change.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 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: 030093
37. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District and "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, on
property located at 2346 Rodd Field Road.
Case 0114-03 The Mostaghasi Investment Trust: A rezoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District and "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 and medium-density
residential uses to low-density residential uses. The property is
described as being a 15.567-acre tract of land, more or less, out of Lot
3, Block 1, The Forum Mall, and out of a portion of Lot 15, Section 27,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the east
side of Rodd Field Road and approximately 600 feet north of
Wooldridge Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 15, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning to the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by The Mostaghasi Investment Trust("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 15.567-acre tract of
land, more or less, out of Lot 3, Block 1, The Forum Mall, and out of a
portion of Lot 15, Section 27, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and "RM-1"
Multifamily 1 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 37.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for a single-family residential with 4,500 square feet lot size.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,
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seconded by Council Member Garza.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 and passed.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:030094
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 38 -39)
38. Motion to excuse the past absences of Council Member Priscilla Leal,
granting her a leave of absence until she returns, and wishing her a
speedy and full recovery.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
at the January 28th Council meeting,a request was made to address the
absences of Council Member Priscilla Leal,who suffered a stroke on January
10,2014.Ms.Huerta said that since it is unknown when Council Member Leal
will return,an option would be to grant Ms.Leal a leave of absence during this
time.Council Member Loeb said that he felt that Ms.Leal and her family are
going through a difficult time and this item is an appropriate way to show that
the Council supports her and her recovery to come back.There were no
comments from the public. This Motion was passed 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:M2014-016
39. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
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Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a contract with Miller&
Miller Mechanical Contracting Company for the Selena Auditorium Air Handling
Unit Replacement and Chilled Water Pump Addition.Mr.Biles informed the
Council that this item was on the regular agenda because the award amount is
different from the future agenda item submitted at the last meeting.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.This Motion was passed 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: M2014-017
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 40 -45)
ADVANCE DESIGN IN PREPARATION OF BOND ISSUE 2014: (ITEMS 40-42)
40. First Reading Ordinance - Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Yorktown Boulevard
from Everhart to Staples
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer budgeted funds in the
amount of $186,851.50 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3495 Project No.
E09025 Williams Drive Outfall; reserves in the amount of $111,156.78
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510; reserves in the amount of
$89,688.72 from Water CIP Fund 4088 to the Bond 2014 Street
Project: Yorktown Boulevard from Everhart to Staples increasing
expenditures in the amount of $387,697.00; and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering design contract with
Freese and Nichols, Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$990,929.00 for Yorktown Boulevard from Everhart to Staples.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 40.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design contract and
amend the Capital Budget for the Yorktown Boulevard from Everhart to Staples
project in advance of the 2014 proposed bond 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:030095
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41. First Reading Ordinance- Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Corona Drive from
Flynn to Everhart
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$126,662.50 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494,
$54,632.50 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4510, $50,430.00 from Water
CIP Fund 4088 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Corona Drive from
Flynn to Everhart; increasing expenditures in the amount of
$231,725.00; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute an engineering design contract with Govind Development,
LLC from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$546,986.00 for
Corona Drive from Flynn to Everhart.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 41.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an engineering design
contract and amend the Capital Budget for Corona Drive from Flynn to
Everhart in advance of the 2014 proposed bond election.There were no
comments from the public.Council members asked questions regarding the
Bond 2004 project for the exit from the shopping center on South Padre Island
Drive and Everhart;the Texas Department of Transportation ramp reversal
project;and the acquisition of the easements to Corona Drive.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:030096
42. First Reading Ordinance-Engineering design contract amending
the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget for Santa Fe from
Elizabeth to Hancock
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer capital reserves in the
amounts of$69,254.63 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494, $36,012.41
from Wastewater CIP Fund 4504, and $33,242.22 from Water CIP
Fund 4479 to the Bond 2014 Street Project Santa Fe from Elizabeth to
Hancock; increasing expenditures in the amount of$138,509.26; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an engineering
design contract with Maverick Engineering from Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$342,588.50 for Santa Fe from Elizabeth to Hancock.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 42.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a design contract and
amend the Capital Budget for Santa Free Street from Elizabeth to Hancock in
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advance of the proposed 2014 bond election.In response to a council member,
Mr.Biles said staff would look into the traffic issue at Santa Fe and Upper
Broadway.There were no comments from 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:030097
43. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the upgrade
and installation of the Multi User Flight Information Display
System (MUFIDS) at airport
Ordinance appropriating $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the No. 4610 Airport Fund for upgrade of the Multi User Flight
Information Display System (MUFIDS) at Corpus Christi International
Airport; changing the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance 029916 by increasing expenditures by $300,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 43.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$300,000 for the upgrade of the
Multi User Flight Information Display System.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: 030098
44. First Reading Ordinance- Ratifying acceptance of State grant
amendment no. 1 for air quality planning
Ordinance ratifying the acceptance of amendment no. 1 to grant
agreement#582-14-40055 with the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality and appropriating $153,895 in the no. 1071
Community Enrichment Grants Fund for air quality planning purposes
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 44.Interim Director of Environmental and
Strategic Initiatives Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to ratify
acceptance of a grant for air quality planning purposes.Mayor Martinez asked
questions regarding addressing mercury reading and a holistic study of the
affects of Eagle Ford Shale.There were no comments from 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:030099
45. First Reading Ordinance- Litter Ordinance Consolidation
Ordinance establishes Chapter 22, Code of Ordinances titled "Litter";
amending Chapters 10, 14,19, 21 and 23; providing for repeal of
conflicting ordinances; providing for severance; and providing for
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 45.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to consolidate the
various litter ordinances into a single ordinance.Mr.Mikolajczyk provided an
overview of Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances and the proposed education
element.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the audience.Cliff
Schlabach,Chairman of the Surfrider Foundation,thanked staff for their work
on the litter ordinance and expressed disappointment that the ordinance did
not include a full ban on plastic bags.Council members discussed the
following topics:amending the provision of no plastic carryout bags on city
property to 12 months to accommodate conventions already booked by the
Convention and Visitors Bureau;secure loads;the virtual augmented
scavenger hunt education tool;enforcement and fines;development of a
matrix for litter assessment;collaboration with business partners;the
timeframe to review the data from the educational process;and community
services for violators. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amending
the language in Section 22-10 to read"beginning 12 months from the date..",
seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed;Allen and Leal absent.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Section 22-12 to mirror
state law requirements,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed;Allen
and Leal absent.This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended 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:030108
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 46 -65)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.City Manager Ron Olson
reported that Item 60 was withdraw and stated that staff did not have any
planned presentations.Council Members asked questions regarding Items 49
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and 50.
46. Purchase of twenty-five(25) police pursuit tahoes
Motion approving the purchase of twenty-five (25) Police Pursuit
Tahoes from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total
amount of$724,960.25. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-024
47. Purchase of a Peterbilt transfer truck
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt transfer truck from
Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., Houston, Texas for a total amount
of$164,338. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
(HGAC).
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-025
48. Purchase of a Peterbilt CNG refuse truck
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Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt CNG refuse truck
from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., Houston, Texas for a total
amount of$306,236. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments (HGAC).
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-018
49. Lease-Purchase of four(4)freightliner trucks and four(4)
Peterson lightning loader bodies
Motion approving the lease-purchase of four(4) Freightliner trucks
from Houston, Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and four(4) Peterson
lightning loader bodies from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc., Houston,
Texas for a total amount of$520,120. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreements with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC) and the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative(TLGPC). Funding is available from the City's
lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
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50. Lease-Purchase of three(3)freightliner trucks and Peterson
rear-steer loader bodies
Motion approving the lease-purchase of three (3) Freightliner trucks
from Houston, Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and three (3)
Peterson rear-steer loader bodies from Texan Waste Equipment, Inc.,
Houston, Texas for a total amount of$443,520. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreements with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC) and the
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding
is available from the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
51. Lease-Purchase of two(2)freightliner trucks with patcher bodies
Motion approving the lease-purchase of two (2) Freightliner trucks with
patcher bodies from Freightliner of Austin, Austin, Texas for a total
amount of$277,074.00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding is available from the City's
lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-026
52. Agreement for Excess Liability and Excess Workers'
Compensation Insurance
Motion approving an agreement with McGriff, Seibels & Williams, of
Texas, Inc. of Addison, Texas for the purchase of Excess Liability and
Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance, in accordance with
Request for Proposal Number BI-0084-14, for a total one-year
expenditure of $583,598, based on lowest responsible bid. The term of
the agreement will be for one year with an option to extend for up to
three additional one-year periods, subject to the approval of the
service provider and the City Manager or designee. Funds are
budgeted in the Liability/Employee Benefit - Liability and
Liability/Employee Benefits -Workers' Compensation Funds.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-019
53. Purchase of radar equipment for Police Department
Motion approving the purchase of ten (10) Prolaser radars and forty
(40)dual KA band traffic radars and associated equipment for the
Corpus Christi Police Department in the amount of$114,057.80 from
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Kustom Signals, Inc. Chanute, KS. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC). Funds are available through the
Crime Control and Prevention District.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-020
54. Lease agreement amendment no. 1 for Police substation located
at 2230 Saratoga
Motion amending the lease agreement with Greg Voisin Investment
Corporation do Corpus Christi Realty Management, Inc. for the Police
substation located at 2230 Saratoga to change the lease term
expiration date from February 28, 2014 to February 28, 2015.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-021
55. Interlocal agreement for Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System Permit(TPDES) responsibilities
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi (TAMU-CC) in connection with the City of Corpus Christi
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Permit.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No:030090
56. Engineering construction contract for three replacement sluice
gates for the Wesley E. Seale Dam
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with H&S Constructors, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$349,000, for the Wesley E. Seale Dam Sluice
Gate Rehabilitation - Phase 1 Re-Bid for the Base Bid.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: M2014-022
57. Resolution approving Federal grant application for Texas State
Highway 358 Integrated Corridor Management Project
Resolutuion approving submission of a grant application with the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)for the Texas State Highway
358 Integrated Corridor Management Project.
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This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: 030100
58. Resolution supporting the proposed Lexington Manor
Apartments; acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income
Housing Tax Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local
support for the HOME Investment Partnership Program funds
from the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Lexington Manor Apartments to be developed by TG 110, Inc. and to
be owned by TG Lexington 110, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: 030101
59. Resolution supporting the proposed Riverstone Apartments;
acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local support for the
HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from the City of
Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Riverstone Apartments to be developed by GCM Housing CC, Ltd.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No:030102
60. Resolution supporting the proposed Village at Rodd Field
Apartments; acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income
Housing Tax Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local
support for the HOME Investment Partnership Program funds
from the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Village at Rodd Field to be developed by The NRP Group, LLC.
This Resolution was withdrawn
61. Resolution supporting the proposed Quail Chase Apartments;
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acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income Housing Tax
Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and Community
Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local support for the
HOME Investment Partnership Program funds from the City of
Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the Quail
Chase Apartments to be developed by MBL DerbyCity Development,
LLC.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
62. Resolution supporting the proposed Residences at Calallen
Apartments; acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income
Housing Tax Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local
support from the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Residences at Calallen to be developed by NuRock Companies.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
63. Resolution supporting the proposed Residences at Rodd Field
Apartments; acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income
Housing Tax Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local
support from the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Residences at Rodd Field to be developed by NuRock Companies.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
Enactment No: 030103
64. Resolution supporting the proposed Palacio del Sol at Calallen
Apartments; acknowledging an application for 9% Low Income
Housing Tax Credits to the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA); and acknowledging the local
support from the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Palacio del Sol at Calallen to be developed by TX FM1889
Apartments, Ltd.
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This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 65)
65. Annual board meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation.
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
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