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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 May 20, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on May 27, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of May, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,May 20,2014 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 Pastor Luke Brownell, The Summit Church.
Pastor Jimmy Perez gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue 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 Council Member 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: 7- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member Mark Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Priscilla Leal,and Council Member David Loeb
E. Proclamations/Commendations: (NONE)
I. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 13, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for approval of the
minutes.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,
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seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -17)
Mayor Martinez referred to the consent agenda.Mayor Martinez requested that
Item 8 be pulled for discussion.There were no comments from the public.The
consent agenda items were passed by one vote as follows:
Vehicle Purchases -83% CNG (Related Items 3 -7)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
3. Purchase of two CNG pickup trucks for use at landfill
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) CNG pickup trucks from
Burns Motors LTD, McAllen, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0136-14 based on only bid for a total amount of$75,600.00.
Funding for the purchase of CNG pickup trucks is available in the
Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-057
4. Purchase of thirty-one (31)trucks and one (1) SUV and
Lease-purchase of fifty (50)trucks
Motion approving the purchase of five (5) heavy trucks, twenty-six (26)
light trucks, and one (1) SUV and the lease-purchase of five (5) heavy
trucks, and forty-five (45) light trucks for the total amount of
$2,896,263.60, of which $1,077,464.00 is required for the remainder
of FY 2013-2014. The vehicles are awarded to the following
companies for the following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0117-14 based on lowest responsible bid and on lowest local
bid. Funding for the purchase of vehicles is available in the Capital
Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund and the Municipal
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Information System Fund. Financing for the lease-purchase of
vehicles will be provided through the City's lease-purchase financing
contractor.
Grapevine DCJ, LLC Silsbee Ford AutoNation Ford
Grapevine, TX Silsbee, TX Corpus Christi, TX
Items 13 &26 Items 2, 4, &9 Items 1, 3, 5-8, 10-12,
14-25, 27-31
$45,642.60 $82,572.00 $2,768,049.00
Grand Total: $2,896,263.60
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-058
5. Lease-Purchase of four(4)freightliner trucks and four(4)
Peterson lightning loader bodies for brush collection
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-059
6. Lease-Purchase of three (3)freightliner trucks and Peterson
rear-steer loader bodies for brush collection
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-060
7. Purchase of one freightliner vacuum truck and sewer cleaner
body for wastewater collection main line maintenance
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Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Freightliner truck from
Houston Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas and one (1)VAC-ALL
sewer cleaner body from Waukesha-Pierce Industries, Inc., Dallas,
Texas for a total amount of$322,073.45. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (H-GAC). The unit is a replacement to the
fleet and will be used by the Utilities Department. Funds are available
in the Fleet Maintenance Services Fund FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-061
8. Service agreement for school crossing guard program
Motion approving a service agreement with All City Management
Services, Houston, Texas to administer the School Crossing Guard
Program in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0114-14 based on
only bid for an estimated twelve-month expenditure of$257,936.40 of
which $46,897.53 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The
term of the service 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 service provider and the City Manager or designee.
Funds are available in the General Fund and the Red Light Photo
Enforcement Fund in FY 2013-2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to approve the agreement for the school crossing guard
program.In response to Mayor Martinez,Chief Simpson stated that the cost
savings would benefit the General Fund.There were no comments from the
public.This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-062
9. Interlocal agreement and approval for submission of grant
application for Federal funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Grant(JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$168,613 to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY
2014 Local Solicitation with 50% of the funds to be distributed to
Nueces County under the established Interlocal Agreement; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to
establish terms for the sharing of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Grant(JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030179
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10. Contract amendment no. 1 for on-call engineering services for
dams for construction phase services
Motion 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$10,500, for a
total restated fee not to exceed $60,000 for On-Call Engineering
Services for Dams for construction phase services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-063
11. Approval of a reservation agreement with Flint Hills Resources
Corpus Christi, LLC for use of recycled water
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of Recycled Water (the
"Reservation")with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC (FHR) for
2 million gallons per day (MGD)of recycled water.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-064
12. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "ON" Office District for Klatt
Thomas, LLC on property located at 4302 Interstate Highway 69
(1st Reading 5113114)
Case No. 0414-01 Klatt Thomas, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office District, resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial and medium
density residential to office uses. The property is described as Lot 22,
River Forest Acres, located along the northwest side of Interstate
Highway 69, between Teague Lane and Cornett Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "ON" Office District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Klatt Thomas, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 22, River Forest Acres, from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "ON" Office District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030180
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Residential District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District for
Peterson Properties, Ltd. on property located at 5425 & 5515 Old
Brownsville Road & 809 South Padre Island Drive (1st Reading
5/13/14)
Case No. 0414-02 Peterson Properties, Ltd.: A change of zoning from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District, resulting in a partial change to the Future Land Use Plan from
light industrial to commercial uses. The property is described as being
a 118.30-acre tract of land out of Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16,
Section 5, Range VIII, of the Gugenheim and Cohn's Farm Lots,
located between Old Brownsville Road (FM 665), South Padre Island
Drive (SH 358), and West Point Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 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 Peterson Properties, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 118.30-acre tract of land out of
Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 16, Section 5, Range VIII, of the
Gugenheim and Cohn's Farm Lots, 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: 030181
14. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family to the "RM-1" Multifamily for John O. Nicholson, Ill
d/b/a Barton Street Pub on property located at 1005& 1009
Mounts Drive(1st Reading 5/13/14)
Case No. 0414-03 John O. Nicholson, Ill d/b/a Barton Street Pub: A
change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan from commercial to medium density residential uses. The
property is described as being a 0.421-acre tract of land out of Lots 7
and 8, Block H, Flour Bluff Estates, located at the southeast
intersection of Mounts Drive and Melody Lane.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 9, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning 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 John O. Nicholson, Ill d/b/a Barton Street Pub
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a
0.421-acre tract of land out of Lots 7 and 8, Block H, Flour Bluff
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: 030182
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Adopting Unified Development Code
Text Amendments for plat recordation prior to final acceptance of
infrastructure improvements (1st Reading 5/13/14)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to provide
Conditional Acceptance requirements by revising section 8.1.11 -
Requirements for Plat Recordation; subsections 8.1.11.A-Traffic
Engineering Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.B-Water
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.0 -Wastewater
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.D Storm Water
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.11.E Street Department
acceptance requirements; section 8.1.12 Technical Requirements for
Final Acceptance; subsections 8.1.12.A Traffic Engineering
Department acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.B Water Department
acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.0 Wastewater Department
acceptance requirements, 8.1.12.D Storm Water Department
acceptance requirements, and 8.1.12.E Street Department
acceptance requirements.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030183
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the Utilities
Department reorganization and maintenance services (1st
Reading 5/13/14)
Ordinance changing the FY 2014 budget adopted by Ordinance
029915 to appropriate and approve a transfer of$268,017 from Storm
Water Fund 4300 to and appropriate in Street Fund 1041 and
reducing the transfer from Water Fund 4010 to Storm Water Fund
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4300 by $59,540 and appropriating $59,540 in the Engineering Fund
5310 to cover costs associated with transfer of staff due to recent
reorganization; to appropriate and approve a transfer of$1,536,333
from Fleet Maintenance Fund 5110 to and appropriate in the Facilities
Maintenance Fund 5115 for noncash assets and liabilities; and
increasing revenues and expenditures by$1,744,810.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030184
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a 15-foot wide
utility easement located northeast of Junior Beck Drive and
southwest of South Padre Island Drive (1st Reading 5/13/14)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 15-foot wide utility
easement out of Lots 5A and 6A, Industrial Technology Park Unit 1,
and requiring the owner, Agnes Properties, to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030185
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (NONE)
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 18)
18. Workforce Housing -Corpus Christi Housing Authority
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Gary Al!sup,President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority,referred to a powerpoint
presentation regarding an overview of the Housing Authority;composition of
board of commissioners;the number of residents assisted by the Housing
Authority;a housing inventory and list of properties;the three housing
programs,including: Public Housing,Low Income Tax Credit,and Housing
Choice Voucher Program;the definition of affordable housing;median income
benchmarks; rental market and affordable rental;the number of homes for sale
by price;minimum income to purchase requirements;goals for a workforce
housing program;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the area median
incomes;the affordable housing crisis; utilizing abandoned properties;
revitailzing existing neighborhoods;obstacles with funding;the total inventory
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of housing with the Housing Authority;future plans to build new units;tax
credit projects; timeframe and obstacles for Section 8 vouchers; infill and
redevelopment;and creating a community-wide,collaborative strategy to
address affordable housing.
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 deviated from the agenda and called for comments from the
audience.Susie Luna Saldana and Lucy Rubio spoke regarding the importance
of building Fire Station No.18 that was approved by the voters in the Bond
2008 Election.Denise Thomas,resident,and Kenneth Urban and Carlos Torres
with the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association spoke in favor of the Bond
2008 proposition to build Fire Station No.18 and staffing for the Fire
Department.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. City Performance Report-Housing and Community Development
Director of Housing and Community Development Eddie Ortega provided a
briefing on the operations,mission and goals of the Housing and Community
Development Department.
b. Other
None.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 1)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.The Council returned from
executive session.
1. 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.
City Manager Olson provided a summary of the discussion in executive
session regarding the fire collective bargaining negotiation process.Mr.Olson
stated that the executive session is held with the City Council to review the
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contract,strategies,and approaches and for staff to receive guidance from the
Council regarding negotiations.Mr.Olson added that staff represents the will
of the City Council and meets with the union to come to an understanding
regarding an agreement.Mr.Olson referred to the guidelines for the
negotiation process and stated that discussing the issues of staffing and the
new fire station outside the collective bargaining table is illegal and in violation
of the ground rules of the contract.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 19 -261
19. Discussion regarding TxDOT analysis of"Movies and More"
traffic issues
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the traffic situation on
South Staples Street,south of Yorktown Boulevard.Deputy District Engineer
Chris Caron,Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT),presented
information on the future development for State Highway 2444 including the
right-of-way acquisition,utility adjustments,and increasing the roadway to
four lanes;and the new traffic signals scheduled for installation at Kitty Hawk
and Oso Parkway in the next six(6)to nine(9)months.Mr.Caron stated that
traffic on South Staples is in good shape to handle the traffic concerns with
the proposed development and will improve when the new traffic signals are
installed.
20. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Quarterly Report
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.President of the Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(CCREDC)Roland Mower presented the
following information from the quarterly update:the summary of employment
by sector;the number of building permits;an activity update on business
attraction and existing industries;and successes.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:the number of properties rezoned for single
family;PVRentals business;the projected number of construction workers
needed by 2015-2016;outreach to encourage a wider labor pool;addressing
the creation of high technology jobs;and the ideal buffer for water to help
entice businesses to the area.
22. Golf Course Operations
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.Director of
Parks and Recreation Michael Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the third anniversary of golf course operations with
ForeSight Golf.Mr.Morris presented information on the lease timeline;
financial;improvements made to Gabe Lozano Golf Course; results from the
citizen satisfaction survey;2013 recap;and goals for 2014.Council members
spoke regarding the following topics:the percentage of local and outside city
limits golfers,and developing a marketing connection with the Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
21. Consolidated Annual Action Plan FY2014
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Housing and Community
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Development Eddie Ortega stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
overview of the FY2014 Consolidated Annual Action Plan.Mr.Ortega presented
the following information:a review of City Council Policy No.9,Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG)and HOME Programs;the goals of the
Consolidated Annual Action Plan;the citizen participation process;the
entitlement funding received;the 10-year trend of funding for CDBG,ESG,and
HOME programs;additional funds;the funding requests from City departments
and external recipients for CDBG funding;ESG funding requests;HOME
funding requests;the evaluation process;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics: reaffirming that
projects are still applicable prior to distribution of funds;the technical
assistance workshops;the evaluation process;options for leveraging CDBG
or HOME funds for downtown development projects; HOME funds and
rezoning;whether Washington Elementary School is part of the demolition
project;the two HOME projects requesting funding;and developing guidelines
and policies on tax credit projects.
23. Strike Force Operations
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Strike
Force Crew.Mr.Morris presented information on the Strike Force operations
timeline;the operational summary;the results and examples of the issues
addressed;and cooperation and opportunities with City departments and other
agencies.In response to a council member,City Manager Olson stated that
staff is encouraging employees to report concerns and pick up litter.
24. Wastewater Treatment Plant Consolidation
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to update the Council on the
consolidation of the wastewater treatment plants.Mr.Van Vleck stated that
staff is recommending consolidation of all of the plants,except for the
Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant as soon as possible and to have the
funding of the effluent line to the ship channel as a separate project.Mr.Van
Vleck reported that the recommendation was made because of the savings in
operations and maintenance and positions to the City to use effluent as a
non-potable water supply.Mr.Van Vleck referred to a powerpoint presentation
on the feasibility analysis;operation and maintenance needs and total costs
per plant;30-year capital needs;total annual costs to operate all six plants;the
options that were considered,Option 4 being the most cost effective;and
future costs and savings to operate the consolidated plant;the financial
summary;and capital outlay comparision between the six plants and the
regional plant.Executive Director of Public Works Dan Biles reported that the
next steps would include hiring a program manager; beginning RFQ/RFP
solicitation;and to identify a final site.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:savings for solids
handling;the reasons the costs will increase for the regional plant; increasing
rates in advance prior to making payments in order to reduce costs;saving in
operations and maintenance;effluent available for reuse in year six;dealing
with the utility rate model;whether the Greenwood would be shut down and a
new plant would be built in or around that existing plant;the percent of
capacity at which the Oso plant is running;the other facilities that need major
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repairs for capacity issues;the capital improvement costs to maintain the six
plants;whether the City has the ability to shut down Laguna Madre during a
storm surge;new technologies including methane and biofuel; how the
operation and maintenance decreases during construction of the regional
plant;Whitecap decommissioning;effluent to the ship channel for industrial
reuse; raw water components;the timeframe for the work at the new Broadway
plant;how the regional plant ties into the three-year financial impact of the
capital improvement program; discussions with the Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA); public dialogue;the financial model and rate impacts;timeframe
for moving forward;whether the financial summary includes interest;how the
regional plant will get the cost to$1.50/1000 gallons;site selection;the cost for
the effluent line;reuse opportunities;savings for transportation costs of
solids;the cost to transfer Laguna to Oso plant;utilizing existing equipment;
and next steps.
Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess until 5:15 p.m.
25. Water Management Plan 2015-2050
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant City Manager Gus Gonzales
stated that the purpose of this item is to present the water management plan
for 2015-2050.Mr.Gonzales stated that the plan is to continually develop
integrated water management strategies of surface,reuse,conservation,ASR,
and desalination to sustain the economic proposperity of the Coastal Bend
region.Mr.Gonzales referred to a powerpoint presentation including the five
strategic elements;a supply and demand chart;a chart including reuse;and
next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:adding non-potable
water to the system and making a commitment to industry;being"bullish"on
desalination; non-potable and potable water supply;adding a sliding scale
range for potable desalination for years 2020-2040; recognizing and educating
the public on the distinction between potable(municipal)and non-potable
(industrial)water;continuing dialouge with neighboring communities,
including the State of Texas,on potable desalination; having a plan for
desalination ready as much as possible by the next legislative session should
the opportunity become available;cost for desalination;diverse water supply
strategies; parallel paths for industrial and municipal desalination and the
steps necessary to get as ready as possible;safe yield concerns;water
conservation efforts;and the study on desalination.
26. Litter Awareness -Leave It Better Than You Found It
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the litter
ordinance campaign.Mr.Bills presented information on the campaign;
research and results of the benchmark survey;the focus on awareness,
education and communication;and the"Leave It Better Than You Found It"
external campaign timeline,the target audience,media outlets and application.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the target audience for
the"Leave It Better Than You Found It"Campaign;the number of people who
have signed up for the mobile gaming application;the education campaign's
timeline;the matrix being used and the expected goals;and engaging a larger
target audience.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
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