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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 29, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on May 13, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of May, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 29,2014 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 Dr. Bob Eckhert.
Dr.Bob Eckhert gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Director of Gas Operations Debbie Marroquin lead 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 Tem Priscilla Leal has been
granted a leave of absence.
Charter Officers:
Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe,Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight,
and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Council Member Kelley AIIen,Council Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda
Martinez,Council Member Mark Scott,Council Member Chad
Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas,
and Council Member Rudy Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring April 29, 2014 as "National Mayor's Challenge
for Water Conservation Day"
Proclamation declaring May 3, 2014 as "CASA 5K SuperHero Run
Walk"
Proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2014 as"National Children's Mental
Health Awareness Week"
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Proclamation declaring May 4-10, 2014 as"Goodwill Industries Week"
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2014 as "National Tourism Week"
Proclamation declaring May 10, 2014 as "Lemonade Day Corpus
Christi"
Proclamation declaring May 12, 2014 as "National Peace Officers'
Memorial Day" & May 11-17, 2014, as "National Police Week"
Certificate of Commendation-Carroll & Moody High Schools, Baker&
South Park Middle Schools, and Sam Houston Elementary School for
Their Students' Outstanding Leadership in Raising Funds for the
Triumph Over Kid Cancer Foundation
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
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.Joan Veith encouraged
the community to thank police officers for their service to the community.Jack
Gordy spoke regarding the City's policy for transporting opossums and
requested this item be placed on he agenda to reverse the current policy.
Foster Edwards,CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce provided
highlights from the Chamber's recent"CB to DC"trip and thanked Council
Member Magill for attending.Tim Dowling spoke regarding a future rezoning
project that is scheduled for May 13th and spoke in opposition to the location
of the project.Tom Corbin also spoke in opposition to the upcoming zoning
project because of the location and negative impact it would have on the
neighborhood.Camille Thomason requested a full accounting of the Waiver
1115 funds.Johnny French expressed concern regarding the opossum release
locations and the affect the releases will have on migratory birds and
endangered species.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. City Performance Report-Capital Programs
Interim Director of Capital Programs Natasha Fudge provided a briefing on the
operations,mission,and goals of the Capital Programs Department.
b. Other
None.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
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Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
2. Executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072, Texas
Government Code, and Rule 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct, regarding acquisition of permits and easements
related to Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II, with possible discussion
and action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
3. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal
of all Municipal Court Judges with possible discussion and action in
open session.
The Council returned from executive session.Mayor Martinez stated that the
following motion was discussed in executive session for Council
consideration:
Motion granting step increases for all Municipal Court Judges(Judge Patrick
O'Hare,Step 7,$90,674;Judge Rodolfo Tamez,Step 11,$100,087;Judge Inna
Rogoff-Klein,Step 7,$90,674;Judge Julianna Rivera,Step 7,$90,674;Judge
Mike Alaniz,Step 7,$90,674;Presiding Judge Margie Flores,Step 9,$105,018;
Part-time Judge Todd Anthony Robinson,Step 7,$15,868; Part-time Judge Ray
Anthony Gonzalez,Step 7,$15,868;Part-time Judge Jerry L.Batek,Step 7,
$15,868; Part-time Judge Christopher Elder Matt,Step 7,$15,868;and Part-time
Judge Craig Henderson,Step 7,$15,868).
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre.The motion was passed 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: M2014-051
MINUTES:
4. Regular meeting of April 22, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for the approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Magill
and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
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K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 -20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the consent agenda.Council Member Riojas
requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no
comments from the public.The remaining consent items were passed by one
vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
5. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030161
7. 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
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030162
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8. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-053
9. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-054
10. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-055
11. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the "CG-2" General
Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District, on
property located at 5650 Wooldridge Road (1st Reading 4/22/14)
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
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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.
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: 030163
12. Second 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 (1st
Reading 4/22/14)
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
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
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030164
13. Second 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(1st Reading
4/22/14)
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
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030165
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a
Federal grant to combat drug trafficking (1st Reading 4/22/14)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030166
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
increase in State grant for homeland security (1st Reading
4/22/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030167
16. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a State
grant increase for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) grant (1st
Reading 4/22/14)
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.
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030168
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Participation agreement for the
extension of Rancho Vista Boulevard (1st Reading 4/22/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030169
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a pipeline
easement located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Ayers
Street(1st Reading 4/22/14)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of an existing blanket
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030170
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving the resale of twenty-five
(25)foreclosed properties (1st Reading 4/22/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030171
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for repair and
maintenance at the American Bank Center&Arena (1st Reading
4/22/14)
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
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$193,375.66.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030172
6. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Interim Procurement Manager Gabriel
Maldonado provided information on the Request for Proposal(RFP)process
for the diabetes care team program;the qualification requirements set out in
the RFP;and the reasons the Food Bank of Corpus Christi did not meet the
minimum requirements.Council members asked questions regarding the
following topics: the minimum requirement for Certified Diabetes Educators
and community health workers at the time of the RFP;the funding for the
diabetes program from the 1115 Waiver;concerns that the funding for the
diabetes program would be more beneficial by leveraging the funding across
the board to diabetes program providers;how the additional funds for the
diabetes program will be used;the procurement process and evaluation
matrix;whether the funding will be used for administrative costs;whether the
Coastal Bend Health Education Center(CBHEC)could allocate funds to other
organizations; RFP being drafted based on the requirements from the National
Diabetes Association;whether language can be included in the service
agreement to specify the exclusion of administration fees and using the funds
locally;whether approval of this item could be delayed;the RFP not allowing
for subcontracting;the procurement process;the number of patients and
funding that will be allocated in years 1 through 3 of the program;the purpose
of the 1115 Waiver;the timeframe to re-bid the RFP;and the cost per patient.
Starr Flores with CBHEC responded to questions regarding the program
requirements;the number of patients the program will target;and the services
that will be provided.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo spoke in
support of approving the service agreement with CBHEC and not delaying the
process.Dr.Melissa Wilson spoke regarding the development of the 1115
Waiver;the purpose of the transformation grant and the local requirements
established for the RFP.Dr.Wilson stated that she did not think it was wise
that the majority of the funding for diabetes care be provided to only one
program.
Council Member Riojas made a motion to table this item until May 13th,
seconded by Council Member Magill.A discussion ensued regarding the
criteria in the RFP and the evaluation matrix.Assistant City Manager Susan
Thorpe stated that staff recommends awarding the RFP in the amount of
$840,000 to this organization to move forward and in addition,go out for a
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shorter RFP that is more open and flexible allowing health workers and
diabetes experts to work in partnership with different agencies.Council
Member Riojas withdrew her motion to table and Council Member Magill
withdrew his second to the motion.
Council Member Riojas made a motion approving this first phase of the
diabetes initiative with Coastal Bend Health Education Center and directing
staff to utilize the balance of the$1.5 million using a collaborate process,to
leverage all of the monies to fund different,distinct,and diverse ways to
address the diabetes issue in our community,including the use of other
processes,including Request for Proposals or Requests for Qualifications,
seconded by Council Member Loeb.The motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:Martinez,Allen,Garza,Loeb,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,
and Scott,voting"Aye';Leal was absent.,seconded by Council Member Loeb.
The motion was passed and approved with the following vote:Martinez,Allen,
Garza,Loeb,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,and Scott,voting"Aye';Leal was absent.
The 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: M2014-052
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 21)
21. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
Federal funds for Desalination program and amending
engineering contract for Desalination program (1st Reading
4/22/14)
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
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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 21.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Capital Improvement
Budget and award the design contract to Freese and Nichols Inc.for the City of
Corpus Christi Desalination Program.Mr.Biles presented information to
amend the contract to allow for more flexibility of technology.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to amend the contract,seconded by Council Member
Magill. There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended 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:030173
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 22 -23)
22. First Reading Ordinance -Participation agreement with developer
and reimbursement for the City's cost of South Oso Parkway
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with MPM Development, LP.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to $215,861.52 for the
City's share of the cost to extend South Oso Parkway, in accordance
with the Unified Development Code.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a
developer participation agreement with MPM Development LP to reimburse the
developer for the City's share of the cost to extend South Oso Parkway.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
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23. First Reading Ordinance-Approving an agreement and
appropriating funds to reimburse developer for the construction
of water arterial transmission and grid main line located south of
Leopard Street and east of McKinzie Road
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with First Landmark Development Inc.,
("Developer"), for the construction of a water arterial transmission and
grid main line and appropriating $104,218.24 from the No. 4030
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement for Overland Meadows Unit 6 subdivision to construct a water
arterial transmission and grid main line.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
P. RECESS TO THE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 24)
24. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation.
Mayor Martinez recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a meeting a of
the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
Q. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Martinez reconvened the regular Council meeting.
R. FUTURE AGENDA: (ITEMS 25 -26)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda.Assistant City Manager Susan
Thorpe stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
25. Supply agreement for cement stabilized sand and cushion sand
for backfill of utility trenches after repairs are complete
Motion approving a supply agreement with G.P Transport Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas for cement stabilized sand and cushion sand in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0124-14, based on only bid for
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an estimated twelve month expenditure of $167,250.00 of which
$69,687.50 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term
of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to
extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds are
available in the Utilities Operations Budget in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
26. Landscape maintenance agreement for landscape improvements
on State Highway 286 at J. C. Elliott Landfill Transfer Station
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) for landscape improvements within the
project's scope of SH 286 (Crosstown Expressway) at J. C. Elliott
Landfill Transfer Station.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
S. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:11 p.m.
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