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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 June 17, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on June 24, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of June, 2014.
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City Council
Tuesday,June 17,2014 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 Deacon Jesse Hinojosa, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Jesse Hinojosa gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Fred Segundo,
Director of Aviation.
Director of Aviation Fred Segundo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
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 Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member
Lillian Riojas,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member David Loeb,and Council Member Chad Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Mark Scott, and Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Swearing-in Ceremony of Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee members
Mayor Martinez conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed
board and committee members.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
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Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.
a. New Staff Appointments
City Manager Olson announced the following new staff appointments:Alyssa
Michelle Barrera,Business Liaison for the City Manager's Office;Belinda
Mercado,Deputy Director of Municipal Information Systems;Carlos Gonzalez,
Director of Facilities;Miles Risley,City Attorney;and Margie Rose,Deputy City
Manager.
b. Other
1)City Manager Olson presented the new City of Corpus Christi Organizational
Chart.2)The next scheduled meetings to receive input on the City's new
comprehensive plan,in conjunction with Plan CC,are scheduled in District 3
on Monday,June 23rd at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and in
District 2 on Tuesday,June 24th at the Broadmoor Senior Center from 6:00
p.m.-8:00 p.m.The citywide forum is scheduled on Saturday,June 28th from
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.at the American Bank Center.3)A hurricane preparedness
event is scheduled for Wednesday,June 18th at 6:00 p.m.at the Del Mar Center
for Economic Development at 3209 S.Staples.4)The City of Corpus Christi
and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi have provided an opportunity to
give two scholarships to city employees entering the Master of Public
Administration Program.There were a total of seven employees who applied
for the scholarship and Mr.Olson announced that he had planned to hold a
drawing at today's meeting to select the recipients.Mr.Olson announced that
all seven applicants would be receiving scholarships.5)Mr.Olson announced
that in 2012,he required that all new employees have a high school diploma
and encouraged current employees to continue their education.Mr.Olson
reported that 59 employees have obtained their GED.
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
public.Susie Luna Saldana stated that she could not support future bond
propositions until the work from the Bond 2008 proposition to build Fire
Station No.18 is fulfilled.Abel Alonzo congratulated City Manager Olson on the
accomplishments of the City and Margie Rose for her appointment to Deputy
City Manager.Mr.Alonzo also stated that he did not support the tactics used
by the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association regarding Fire Station No.18.
Brian Watson asked the Council to consider restoring the policy for collecting
opossums from privately owned traps.Paul Sandifer spoke regarding the
inconsistency of street repairs in the Flour Bluff area,especially Don Patricio
Road.
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MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of June 10, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Loeb
and passed unanimously.
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,
Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb and
Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 -27)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the consent agenda.Susie Luna Saldana requested
information on Item 5.Mayor Martinez announced that staff requested that Item
16 be pulled for individual consideration.The consent agenda was passed by
one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,
Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb and
Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
5. Resolution for special Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG)code enforcement activities
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi accepting
the determination that certain areas of the City are deteriorating areas
and designating these areas for special code enforcement activities in
Community Development Block Grant Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Susie Luna Saldana expressed concern with
targeting certain areas for special code enforcement activities.Director of
Housing and Community Development Eddie Ortega stated that the United
States Department of Housing and Community Development(HUD)requires
that the City designate Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)areas for
special code enforcement activities.This Resolution was passed on the
Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030196
6. Interlocal Agreement for use of body cameras
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County to allow the Police
Department use of seventy-eight(78) body cameras acquired by the
County as part of a grant for Violence Against Woman for a period of
one year.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030197
7. Agreement renewal for art donation for Hans Suter Park
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement with the South Texas Alliance of Indigenous People for the
donation and acceptance of the bronze sculpture by David McGary
commemorating the Native Americans in Corpus Christi to be placed
at Hans Suter Park.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-071
8. Resolution authorizing request to Texas General Land Office for
continued financial assistance for beach cleaning and
maintenance
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to request continued financial assistance for
beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre Island and Mustang
Island during FY 2014-2015 under the Texas General Land Office's
Beach Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030198
9. Advance funding agreement for Schanen Hike and Bike Trail from
Yorktown Boulevard to Saratoga Boulevard (Bond 2008/2012)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) for Schanen Hike and Bike Trail from
Yorktown Boulevard to Saratoga Boulevard with the City's participation
in the amount of$207,340. (Bond 2008/2012)
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030199
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10. Amendment No. 1 to work plan and budget agreement to
correspond with the City's revised fiscal year
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2014 work plan and budget agreement
with the Nueces River Authority in the amount of$16,666, for a total
restated fee not to exceed $116,666 to provide water planning,
protection, development, and data management services for the two
additional months of the revised fiscal year.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-072
11. Amendment No. 30 for the Runway 13-31 Extension/Displacement
and Connecting Taxiway
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 30 with KSA Engineers, Inc. from Longview, Texas in
the amount of$2,724,339.60 for a total restated fee of$6,665,109.71
for the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 13-31
Extension/Displacement and Connecting Taxiway Project for
construction administration phase and close out services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-073
12. Upgrade the existing software and hardware for the Multi User
Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS)currently installed at
Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement for the purchase of system upgrades for the current Multi
User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) at Corpus Christi
International Airport from INFAX, Duluth, Georgia for total amount of
$138,348.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-074
13. Supply agreement for sodium hypochlorite solution for use at
wastewater treatment plants and pump station
Motion approving a supply agreement with Brenntag Southwest, Inc.,
Houston, Texas for approximately 2,514,511 gallons of sodium
hypochlorite solution in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0151-14
based on lowest responsible bid for an estimated twelve month
expenditure of$1,271,849.61 of which $423,949.87 is required for FY
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-075
14. Service agreement for Mary Rhodes Pipeline easement mowing
Motion approving a service agreement with Diamond M Field Services,
Schertz, Texas for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Easement Mowing in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0115-14, based on only bid for
an estimated annual expenditure of$125,600.00, of which $52,333.33
is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the
contract will be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to
four(4) additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the
Contractor and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-076
15. Approving Contract for Microsoft License Renewal
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract with Software House International (DIR-SDD-2503) for
$1,121,023.50. The purchase will be paid with three annual payments
of$373,674.50 ($1,121,023.50 total).
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-077
17. Appointment of financial advisor for the funding of Mary Rhodes
Pipeline, Phase 2 (Related Items 18 & 19)
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2014A
and Series 2014B" in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$155,000,000.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-078
18. Second Reading Ordinance- Fixed rate bonds for Mary Rhodes
Pipeline, Phase 2 (Related Items 17 & 19)(1st Reading 6/10/14)
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Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series
2014A", in an amount, when combined with other City Utility System
Revenue Obligations authorized on the date hereof, not to exceed
$155,000,000; making provisions for the payment and security thereof
by a junior and inferior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the
City's Utility System; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and
delivery of the bonds; including the approval and distribution of an
official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a
paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; complying
with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations
previously executed with the depository trust company; delegating the
authority to the Mayor and certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and providing an
effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030201
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Variable rate bonds for Mary
Rhodes Pipeline, Phase 2 (Related Items 17 & 18)(1st Reading
6/10/14)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Variable Rate Junior Lien Revenue Improvement
Bonds, Series 2014B", when combined with other City Utility System
Revenue Obligations authorized on the date hereof, not to exceed
$155,000,000; making provisions for the payment and security thereof
by a junior and inferior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the
City's Utility System; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and
delivery of the bonds; including the approval and distribution of an
official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a
paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; complying
with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations
previously executed with the depository trust company; delegating the
authority to the Mayor and certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and providing an
effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030202
20. Second Reading Ordinance regarding the City of Corpus Christi's
proposed FY2014-2015 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (1st
Reading 6/10/14)
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Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year(FY) 2014-2015 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs; to authorize the City
Manager or designee to submit the FY2014-2015 CAAP to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), and to amend
if required by HUD; to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon
receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the
approved FY2014-2015 CAAP projects and further to execute funding
agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the
FY2014-2015 CAAP with organizations for approved projects.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030203
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating state grant for the
2014 Parks and Recreation Summer Food Program (1st Reading
6/10/14)
Ordinance appropriating a $250,000 grant from the Texas Department
of Agriculture in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grant fund to
operate a summer food service program for summer recreation
participants ages one to eighteen.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030204
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a 10-foot wide
easement located south of Glenoak Drive and west of Waldron
Road. (1st Reading 6/10/14)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of a 10-foot wide utility
easement out of Lot 8, Section 50, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm &
Garden Tract, located south of the Glenoak Drive public right-of-way,
and located west of the Waldron Road public right-of-way; and
requiring the owner, Flour Bluff Independent School District, to comply
with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030205
23. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating State reimbursement
funds for purchase of cargo van (1st Reading 6/10/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $25,878.78
reimbursement received from the Texas State Library and Archives
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Commission for participation in Project Loan into the Libraries Grant
Fund No. 1068, Project No. 807714L, Miscellaneous Library Grants,
for purchase of a cargo van for library services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030206
24. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating royalties from the
Estate of William T. Neyland for technology services (1st Reading
6/10/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to appropriate $3,216.96 from
royalties from oil, gas, and mineral interests bequeathed to the City
from the Estate of William T. Neyland into the Libraries Grants Fund
No. 1068, Project No. 807713L, Neyland Royalties, to be used for
technology services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030207
25. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to change the
annual audit plan deadline (1st Reading 6/10/14)
Ordinance amending Chapter 12 1/2 of the City Code of Ordinances
regarding timeline for submission of annual audit plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030208
26. Second Reading Ordinance -Type A Grant for Texas A&M
University Electrical Engineering of$1,000,000 (1st Reading
6/10/14)
Approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus
Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A
Corporation") and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to provide a
grant of$1,000,000 to expand its undergraduate degrees in electrical
engineering and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
a Business Incentive Project Service Agreement with the Type A
Corporation regarding implementation and administration of the Texas
A&M University- Corpus Christi Business Incentive Agreement; and
appropriating $1,000,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the No.
1140 Business/Job Development Fund for said business incentive
grant from the Type A Corporation to Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi and changing the FY 2013-2014 operating budget, adopted by
Ordinance No. 029915, by increasing proposed expenditures by
$1,000,000.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030209
27. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code of Ordinances
regarding personal leave (1st Reading 6/10/14)
Ordinance to amend Chapter 39 of the City Code of Ordinances,
Personnel, regarding personal leave.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030210
16. Resolution regarding the City of Corpus Christi Water
Management Plan 2015-2050
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas regarding the City's
Water Management Plan 2015-2050.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Assistant City Manager Gus Gonzalez
stated that staff requested that this item be pulled for discussion to make a
revision to the supply and demand projects chart that was previously
presented.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,
Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb and
Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030200
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the days executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
2. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas
Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding Cause No.
2012-CCV-61942-4; Janice Henry vs. City of Corpus Christi, et al, for
discussion and possible action in open session
The Council returned from executive session.Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2
and stated that the following motion was discussed in executive session for
Council consideration:
Motion authorizing the settlement of Cause No.2012-CCV-61942-4,styled
Janice Henry v.City of Corpus Christi; in the County Court at Law No.4,
Nueces County,Texas.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
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seconded by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,
Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb and
Council Member Magill
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-070
3. 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.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (NONE)
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 28 -32)
28. Proposed Changes to Peddler Permit and Unlawful Solicitation
Ordinance
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to present the proposed revisions to the peddler permit
and unlawful solicitation ordinance.Chief Simpson provided an overview of
the proposed changes including modifying the of day solicitation is allowed;
clarifying the provision that soliciting is not allowed at premises with"No
Soliciting"or"No Trespassing"signs;revisions to the permit application to
require applicant to provide a complete criminal background record;
exempting local youth organizations from the permitting process;repealing
regulations regarding solicitation for charitable purposes;retaining aggressive
panhandler provisions; requiring solicitors in the roadway to wear a safety
vest;and prohibiting youth under the age of 16 from soliciting in the roadway.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the restriction
regarding time of day solicitation is allowed;consideration of not allowing
solication eliminating Sundays and federal holidays;enforcement of"no
soliciting"signs for a subdivision;criminal background check requirements
including local,state and fingerprinting; requiring permits to be visible;
defining local youth organizations and nonprofits;panhandling in the roadway;
definition of the roadway; requiring the reflective vests;whether it is legal to
ban panhandling in the right-of-way;whether the hours of solicitation also
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cover roadside solicitation;aggressive panhandling;the legality of criminal
trespass if a"no soliciting"sign is posted;enforcement;communicating
changes to the public;the process for permitting organizations that do not
have non-profit status;the requirement for wearing safety vests;outreach in
the downtown area;and developing a pre-qualifying process for sports teams.
32. Bond 2012 I Bond 2014 Update
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 32.Executive
Director of Public Works Dan Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on Bond 2012 and 2014.Mr.Biles provided an update on
Bond 2012 including the status of each project for Propositions 1 and 3-8 and
the street and utility budget,updated costs and changes.Mr.Biles also
presented the proposed street list,status and estimates for Bond 2014 for
Propositions 1 and 2.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:supply and demand
issues; increased budget costs for Bond 2012 projects;what the City is doing
and what can be done to recruit labor or help expand existing contractors; the
recommendation to hold off on the Twigg and Leopard projects until after the
construction of the new Harbor Bridge and hold off on construction of Holly
Road for federal funding and communicating this information to the public;
bundling projects to realize cost savings;the utility change for the Navigation
project;the timeline for the Harbor Bridge project;re-engaging discussion
regarding traffic mitigation for the Best Buy shopping center;the importance
of moving forward with the Ayers Street,Ennis Joslin,and Flato Road projects;
the increase in bonding capacity,to$70 million,that can be issued without a
tax increase,based on preliminary assessed values; concern that utilizing the
increased bond capacity will affect Bond 2016;the matrix for projects on Bond
2014,Proposition 1;Bond 2014,Proposition 2 projects determined for safety,
economic development and capacity improvements;consideration for projects
on the Island to support Schlitterbahn and Encantada;a request to Finance to
provide a report on what the bond capacity will be if the Council commits to
$55 million in construction every two years,based on the debt the City already
has outstanding and different assumptions as to what tax value increases will
be including historical,no increase,and future possible increases over the two
year committment period;the increase in property taxes if Bond 2014,
Proposition 2 is passed;the timeline to complete the bond project list; Harbor
Bridge Replacement Mitigation and Support Projects;the locations of the
Traffic Signals and Lighting Improvements Project;and the Downtown Street
Traffic Signal and Area Improvements project.
Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess.
29. Repayment of Funds to the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Mayor Martinez reconvened the Council meeting and referred to Item 29.
Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide a status on the LULAC Oasis at the Park project that was not
completed.Ms.Thorpe stated that the City has received a demand letter from
the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)to reimburse
funds to HUD.Ms.Thorpe explained that in 2008,the City provided HUD funds
in the amount of$400,000 to LULAC for the purchase of land and the
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completion of veterans apartments.LULAC purchased the lan,d but did not
complete the project.Ms.Thorpe stated that the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation(CCCIC)will have an item on the agenda to provide
$250,000 to the HUD account for reimbursement of this project and the City is
requesting that HUD deduct the remaining$150,000 from the City's future
allotment.Ms.Thorpe added that the City is hoping to recover the funds from
LULAC once the lawsuit is settled.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the entity that holds
the title to the purchased land;clarification that the parties involved are not
LULAC Council#1 or LULAC Council#4444;and the timeline for discovery of
this issue.
30. Street Preventative Maintenance Program
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Biles stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Street
Preventative Maintenance Program.Mr.Biles presented information including
the status on the overlays;adjustments to delivery orders;the status on seal
coats;and the total project budget.Council members spoke regarding the
following topics:making the maps easily accessible on the website for citizens
to see the value of the program;ways to improve the scope of work;the
anticipated level of funding;adjustment to delivery orders; Don Patricio Street;
questions whether projects will be postponed in October;and when the City
crews will begin their phase.
Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess to resolve audio/video technical
issues.
31. Residential Reconstruction for Streets
Mayor Martinez reconvened the Council meeting and referred to Item 31.
Executive Director of Public Works Dan Biles stated that the purpose of this
item is to provide an update on the Local Reconstruction Street Improvement
Plan.Mr.Biles referred to a powerpoint presentation including the Council's
directive from the City Council meeting of April 15,2014; the existing
residential street needs;the long-term funding options;the funding plan to
start the program in six months to a year; revisions on the assessment
ordinance for a participation or cost-sharing plan;alternative state level
funding sources; recommendations for attracting labor and contractors;
development of a neighborhood improvement program;and the assessment
criteria matrix scoring. Assistant Director of Management and Budget Eddie
Houlihan presented a chart of current funding options.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:re-purposing existing
add-on sales tax for economic development and the arena;street restrictions
for a Type B fund;Paving Assessment Program;the projected property tax
growth rate;the percentage of the$70 million bond capacity;the revenue from
the industrial districts;the City's current fund balance;accelerating the budget
discussions to include dialogue on the local reconstruction plan;the
breakdown of cost-sharing plan between City and property owner;voluntary
versus mandatory assessment;the criteria matrix ranking;concerns with
scoring a neighborhood based on age; providing a scoring incentive for a
neighborhood being proactive by processing a petition;removing media
coverage as scoring device;and state funding sources.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
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