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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 April 22, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on April 29, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of April, 2014.
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City Council
Tuesday,April 22,2014 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 Jeanne Gardiner, Unity by the Sea Church.
Ms.Jeanne Gardiner gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce 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 required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Mayor Pro Tern Priscilla Leal has been
granted a leave of absence.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight,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 April 20-26, 2014 as "National Medical
Laboratory Professionals Week"
Proclamation declaring April 22, 2014 as "MADD Power of Parents
Talk Day"
Proclamation declaring April 25, 2014 as "Arbor Day"
Proclamation declaring April 25, 2014 as "Nuevo Café 10th
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Anniversary Day"
Proclamation declaring April 27-May 4, 2014, as "Days of
Remembrance"
Proclamation declaring May 2, 2014 as"Generation Texas Day"
Proclamation declaring May 15, 2014 as "Red Cross Day"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission &
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board,commission 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.Huxley Smith spoke
regarding problems associated with a desalination plant in Sydney,Australia.
Colin Sykes spoke regarding the issue of corporate influence on government
through political donations and asked the Council to consider support to
amend this issue.Mr. Sykes invited the Council to attend the"Move to
Amend"event in Corpus Christi on Thursday,April 24th at 7:00 p.m.in Room
514 of the White Library on the Del Mar East campus.Abel Alonzo spoke
regarding the media presenting misinformation regarding the funding for the
American Bank Center Arena.John Powell spoke regarding the ground
transportation permit fees charged by the Corpus Christi International Airport
and the affect these fees have on his business.Mr.Powell asked that his
business be exempt from the fees.Mary Lou Huffman thanked the Council for
the street improvements on Old Robstown Road and spoke regarding illegal
dumping.Battalion Chief Jim Devisser spoke regarding the results of the MGT
study of the the Fire Department and the issue of firefighters opting out of
ambulance duty after eight(8)years.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of April 15, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for approval of the
minutes.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend pg.10,Item 23,
part 3,to include the word"park",seconded by Council Member Loeb and
passed.The minutes were approved as amended.
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 -6)
Mayor Martinez called for the consent agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.The following consent agenda was passed by one
vote as follows:
5. Service amendment No. 1 to Employer-Sponsored Wellness
Clinic
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
amendment No. 1 to the service agreement with H2U Wellness
Centers, LLC d.b.a. First Onsite (H2U) of Nashville, Tennessee, in the
amount of$495,750, of which $97,708.33, is required for FY
2013-2014. Funds are budgeted in the Other Employee Benefits
Fund.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-050
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Click It Or Ticket program (1st Reading 4/15/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$19,993.11
from the State of Texas, Department of Transportation for the FY2014
Click It Or Ticket program grant; and appropriating the$19,993.11 in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second 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: 030160
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
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2. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire
collective bargaining negotiations with possible discussion and action
in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
3. Executive Session: Convene into executive session pursuant to Sec.
551.071, Texas Government Code, Rule 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules
of Professional Conduct, and Sec. 551.074, Texas Government Code,
to consult with and receive advice and information from the Interim
City Attorney regarding the continuing investigation of the City
Attorney's Office, and the performance and evaluation of public
officers and employees within that Department.
Reconvene from Executive Session and take such action as the
Council finds appropriate regarding the investigation of the City
Attorney's Office and the performance and evaluation of the officers
and employees within that Department.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.
a. City Performance Report-Capital Programs
Mr.Olson announced that the City Performance Report for Capital Programs is
being postponed until the April 29th meeting.
b. Update on Law Department Performance
Mr.Olson provided an overview of the findings from the external review by
Davidson,Troilo,Ream&Garza and the internal review from Interim City
Attorney Barney L.Knight regarding the City's Legal Department Performance.
Mr.Olson stated that staff is currently in the process of executing the
recommendations and ensuring accountability.
c. Other
None.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 7 -9)
7. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"CG-2" General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial
District, on property located at 5650 Wooldridge Road
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Case 0314-02 - Morent, LLC- Series A: A rezoning from the "CG-2"
General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial to
light industrial. The property is described as Lot 4, Block 16-D, Lokey
Subdivision, located along the north side of Wooldridge Road,
approximately 530 feet east of South Staples Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 26, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Morent, LLC - Series A("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 4, Block 16-D, Lokey Subdivision, from
the "CG-2"General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial
District; 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 subject property to allow
for light industrial uses for a moving company.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 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 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
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District on Tract 1; to the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 2;
to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on Tract 3; to the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 4; and to the "RS-TF"
Two-Family District on Tract 5, on property located at 8010
Yorktown Boulevard
Case 0314-04 Dorsal Development, LLC: A change of zoning from
the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District
on Tract 1; to the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 2; to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District on Tract 3; to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family
4.5 District on Tract 4; and to the"RS-TF"Two-Family District on Tract
5. The property is described as being a 70.201-acre tract of land out of
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Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Section 25 and Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6, Section 34,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the
north side of Yorktown Boulevard at the intersection of Starry Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 26, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning for all Tracts.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Dorsal Development, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 70.201-acre tract of land out of
Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Section 25 and Lots 1, 2, 5 and 6, Section 34,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the"FR" Farm
Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District on Tract 1; to
the "RM-2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 2; to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
District on Tract 3; to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 4;
and to the "RS-TF"Two-Family District on Tract 5; 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
for a commercial,multifamily,duplex,and single-family development on Tracts
1 through 5.Ms.Gunning stated that Planning Commission and staff were in
favor of the zoning change.Council Member McIntyre expressed concern with
the connection of Oso Parkway near Cimarron and asked staff to review the
Transportation Plan and consider renaming that portion of the street.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member Garza.There were no comments from 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
9. 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 11930 Leopard Street.
Case 0314-03 ZEBA, LLC: A change of zoning 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 low density
residential to commercial uses. The property is described as being a
5.864-acre tract of land out of Tract 11 of the Partition of the Estate of
John B. Harney, located between Leopard Street and Interstate
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Highway 37, approximately 1,200 feet east of Callicoatte Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 26, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by ZEBA, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to a 5.864-acre tract of land out of Tract 11 of the
Partition of the Estate of John B. Harney, 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 9.Annika Gunning with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
for commercial and multifamily uses.Ms.Gunning stated that Planning
Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.Council Member
Magill made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Scott and passed.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 10 -17)
10. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a Federal
grant to combat drug trafficking
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant modification award in the
amount of$165,700 from the Executive Office of the President, Office
of National Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's
role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the salary and benefits of a
full-time program coordinator, one administrative assistant, overtime
for 4 Corpus Christi Police Officers, and 4 lease vehicles; and
appropriating the$165,700 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
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purpose of the item is to accept a grant and appropriate the funds in the
amount of$165,700 for the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area for the
salary and benefits of a full-time program coordinator,one administrative
assistant,overtime for four police officers and four leased vehicles.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
11. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating increase
in State grant for homeland security
Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant adjustment from the Texas
Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State
Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA)to increase the amount from
$60,678.80 to$75,678.80 for FY 2012 Homeland Security Grant
Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); and
appropriating $15,000.00 from the Texas Department of Public
Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency
(TXHLS-SAA), FY 2012 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP),
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), into the No. 1062 Fire
Grants Fund to carry out homeland security projects that will
significantly improve local and regional terrorism prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a grant adjustment from the Texas Department
of Public Safety and appropriate the increased funding in the amount of
$15,000.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
12. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a State
grant increase for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a six month grant
extension amendment in the amount of $470,578 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in the Health Grant Fund No.
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1066, to provide funds for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
program for the extended contract period of April 1, 2014 thru
September 30, 2014; and to ratify acceptance of the grant extension
amendment to begin as of April 1, 2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from
the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Women,Infants,and
Children(WIC)program in the amount of$470,578.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
13. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating Federal
funds for Desalination program and amending engineering
contract for Desalination program
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to transfer and appropriate
$1,080,735 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 4041 Raw
Water Supply Development Fund to and appropriating in the No. 4080
Water CIP Fund for the City of Corpus Christi Desalination Program;
accepting and appropriating a grant in the amount of$400,000 from
the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation in
Fund 1052 Water Grant Fund for Project No. E13063 City of Corpus
Christi Desalination Program; amending the FY 2014 Capital
Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to add
Project No. E13063 City of Corpus Christi Desalination Program;
increasing expenditures and revenues in the amount of$1,480,735;
authorizing the City Manager, or designee to execute all documents
necessary to accept the grant for the City of Corpus Christi
Desalination Program Pilot Study; authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to apply for additional federal and state grants with
anticipated use of the City of Corpus Christi Desalination Program
Pilot Study funds for any grant matches; and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the engineering
contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$966,699, for a total restated fee not to exceed $1,016,047
for Project No. E13063 City of Corpus Christi Desalination Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an engineering contract
with Freese and Nichols Inc.for the Desalination Pilot Project.Mr.Biles
presented information on the project goals and objectives which include
feasibility and cost estimates for desalination in the region,testing of emerging
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technologies,determining a basis for design of a full scale facility and being
prepared to start a full scale facility.Mr.Biles also provided an overview of the
contract,a project schedule and budget.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:development of a
business model for all of Region N;continuing opportunities for conservation
and reuse;studying potable and nonpotable water;investing time and energy
in desalination;flexibility on technology beyond reverse osmosis;discussion
of brine disposal;researching Aquifer Storage and Recovery(ASR);capability
to store underground;collaboration and partnerships where appropriate;cost
and rate analysis;the screening process for new technology;and continuing
to take a leadership role with industry users.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Mark Gurgevich and Abel
Alonzo spoke in support of this item.Huxley Smith said he supported the
study and asked the Council to consider all the factors involved with
desalination.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Mayor Martinez,Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance -Participation agreement for the
extension of Rancho Vista Boulevard.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with Yorktown Oso Joint Venture,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to$67,952.92 for the
City's share of the cost to extend Rancho Vista Boulevard, in
accordance with the Unified Development Code.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a developer
participation agreement with Yorktown Oso Joint Venture to reimburse up to
367,952.92 for the City's share of the cost to extend Rancho Vista Boulevard.
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 Allen, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
15. First Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of a pipeline
easement located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Ayers
Street
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of an existing blanket
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pipeline easement within a 4.07 acre tract, out of a part of Lot 5,
Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of the Saratoga
Boulevard (State Highway 357) state right-of-way, and located east of
the Ayers Street public right-of-way; and requiring the owner, Spear
Consolidated, Ltd., to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate a
portion of an existing blanket pipeline easement and allow for the future
development of the subject property.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 Allen, Mayor Martinez,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the resale of twenty-five (25)
foreclosed properties
Ordinance authorizing the resale of twenty-five (25) properties for
$123,650.00 which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem
taxes, of which the City shall receive $15,013.28 plus$19,505.27 for
partial payment of City paving and demolition liens.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the resale of 25
foreclosed properties which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem
taxes.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 Allen, Mayor Martinez,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for repair and
maintenance at the American Bank Center&Arena
Ordinance approving a grant of$193,375.66 to SMG-American Bank
Center for repair and maintenance needs at the Arena; appropriating
$193,375.66 from the unreserved fund balance in the No. 1130 Arena
Facility Fund for these needs; amending the FY 2013-2014 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 to increase expenditures by
$193,375.66.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$193,375.66 of unused funds to
the American Bank Center for repair and maintenance needs at the Arena from
Fiscal Year 2012-2013 into Fiscal Year 2013-2014.There were no comments
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from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Allen, Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -23)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.Assistant City Manager Susan
Thorpe stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council
member asked questions regarding Item 20.
18. Approval to submit a grant application to the Automobile Burglary
and Theft Prevention Authority for motor vehicle theft
enforcement
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant
application in the amount of$645,331 to the Automobile Burglary
Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA)to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 14 with a City
cash match of$485,161, in-kind match of$52,045, and program
income match of$7,687 for a total project cost of$1,190, 224 and
authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply
for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
19. Service Agreement for Diabetes Care Team
Motion approving a service agreement for a Diabetes Care Team for
the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD)
with Texas A&M Health Science Center(Coastal Bend Health
Education Center), Corpus Christi, Texas, in accordance with Request
for Proposal No. BI-0020-14 for an estimated three-year expenditure
of$840,000, of which $100,800 is required for FY 2013-2014. The
term of the service agreement will be for three years. Funds are
budgeted in the Nueces County Health District Fund.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
20. Approving an advance funding agreement for median
landscaping on Holly Road from State Highway 286 to
Greenwood Drive(Bond 2012)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
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Transportation (TXDOT) for approximately 3,800 linear feet of median
landscaping on Holly Road from State Highway (SH) 286 to
Greenwood Drive (Bond 2012)with the City's participation in the
amount of$37,361.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
21. Approving architectural design contract amendment no. 1 for
aquatic facility upgrades and improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Architectural Design Contract with Turner
Ramirez Associates, Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$280,050, for a total re-stated fee of $329,550, for Aquatic Facility
Upgrades and Improvements for the design, bid, and construction
phase services. BOND 2012.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
22. Professional Service Agreement for Consulting Services related
to the RESTORE Act
Motion approving a professional service agreement with Tim
Richardson, Rockville, Maryland to provide consulting assistance to
the Environmental & Strategic Initiatives Department to secure
Deepwater Horizon (DWH) restoration funding, for a total expenditure
of$80,050, of which $40,025 is required in FY 2013-2014. The term of
the agreement will be for twelve months with options to extend for up
to two additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the
service provider and the City Manager, or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the using Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
23. Construction contract for facilites ADA improvements at the
South Texas Art Museum and barge dock parking lot(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with JE Construction Services of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$294,386.80 for Facilities ADA Improvements:
South Texas Art Museum and Barge Dock Parking Lot for the Base
Bid plus Additive Alternate No. 1. (Bond 2012)
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Q. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 24)
24. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation.
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This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held
R. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 p.m.
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