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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 July 22, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on July 29, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of July, 2014.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 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 Priest Lakshmi Srinivasacharyulu Anikepalle, Sri
Venkateswara Temple.
Priest Lakshmi Srinivasacharyulu Anikepalle gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Esther
Velazquez,Assistant to the City Manager.
Assistant to the City Manager Esther Velazquez 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 Secetary 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: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council
Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council
Member Mark Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring July 26, 2014 as, "Feria De Las Flores Day"
Certificate of Commendation Presentation to Judge Rodolfo Tamez
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
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Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation and the certificate of
commendation to Judge Rodolfo Tamez.Mayor Martinez conducted the
swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
Council Members,staff and the public sang"Happy Birthday"to Mayor
Martinez.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. City Performance Report-Utilities -Maintenance of Lines
Assistant Director of Maintenance of Lines Bill Mahaffey provided a briefing on
the operations,mission and goals of the Utilities Department,Maintenance of
Lines Division.
b. CIP - Encantada
City Manager Olson stated that based on the City Council discussion on the
Capital Improvement Program,he is recommending for consideration the
following alternatives to the Encantada Canal Project:1) two beach access
roads on the CIP for improvement where the pavement index is very low and 2)
increase the appropriation for the project located in the area of Park Road 22
and Commodores,which is already included in the CIP,an additional$1 million
to consider other traffic improvements.
C. Other
1)An open house and presentation will be held on July 23,2014 beginning at
5:30 to present information on the improvements to Corona Drive at the YMCA
located at 4601 Corona Drive.2)Mr.Olson reminded the Council and the public
that the City is in the moderate drought Stage 2 and enforcement of those
provisions will begin on July 28,2014.3)The city is providing free water
saving supplies to residents including shower heads,shower timers,and
conservation kits at the Water Utilities Building located at 2726 Holly Road.The
City will have a booth at the Hooks game on Friday,July 25th for as long as
supplies last.For more information,citizens can contact the City's Water hot
line at the number listed on the City's web page.
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 public.Carolyn Moon spoke
regarding the bollard compromise for the Padre Island seawall and concerns
with closing the beach in front of the seawall.Flo East spoke in support of the
Parker Pool project.Dorothy Spann spoke regarding the survey to change
Third Street from one-way to two-way traffic and asked the Council to consider
analyzing the notice requirements in the ordinance and hold a public meeting
to receive more participation on this issue.Jerry Hartung spoke to provide
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awareness of the problems involving commercial trotlines in the Laguna area
and the effect on local citizens and tourist.Dr.Michael McCutchon spoke
regarding the seawall beach bollards and compromise for pedestrian safety on
the seawall.Dr.McCutchon spoke in support of having areas with full vehicular
access to the beach and also letting kids safely play.Cliff Schlabach spoke
regarding the following topics:the Padre Island Seawall vehicle restrictions;
the problems with commercial fishermen;and praised the City Council for their
resolution regarding opposing electric transmission lines in Laguna Madre.
Johnny French provided history on the Packery Channel projects which
include beach parks for child and pedestrian safety on the beach and
recommended putting in bollards as close as possible to the proposed beach
parks.Neil McQueen provided history on the Open Beaches Act and public
beach access and asked for consideration to implement what the voters
approved for the seawall in 2008.Keyanna Ortiz-Cedeno spoke and expressed
concern regarding the homeless initiative and proposed ordinances.
I. MINUTES:
5. Regular Meeting of July 15, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
6. Ethics Commission
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Planning Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Ethics Commission
Council Member Loeb nominated David Ghably.Mayor Martinez nominated
Craig A.Rogers.David Ghably was appointed with the support of the following
members:Allen,Garza,Loeb,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,and Scott.
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
City Secretary Huerta requested to postpone the appointments to the
Leadership Committee for Senior Services.
Planning Commission
Council Member Loeb made a motion to appoint Jonas Chupe,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 7)
7. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RE" Residential Estate District to the "CG-2" General
Commercial District, on property located at 822 Graham Road
Case No. 0614-03 CCSemloh Partnership, Ltd.: A change of zoning
from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "CG-2" General
Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as a
10.861-acre tract of land out of Lot 10, Section 48, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the south side of
Compton Road between the intersections with First National
Boulevard and Waldron Road.
Planning Commission (June 18, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RE" Residential Estate
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CCSemloh Partnership, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 10.861-acre tract of land out of Lot
10, Section 48, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from
the"RE" Residential Estate 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 7.Miguel Saldana with Development Services
stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property to allow
development of a boat storage facility.Mr.Saldana presented a location map
and proposed site plan.Mr.Saldana stated that the Planning Commission was
in favor of the zoning change.Mr.Saldana added that the staff recommend
denial of the zoning change and in lieu thereof,approval of a Special Permit for
a boat facility that would allow the maximum area for a boat storage unit not to
exceed 500 square feet;the"CG-2"would limit the applicant to 400 square feet.
Mr.Saldana stated that the applicant is requesting the"CG-2"zoning.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed.Mayor Martinez called for comments from
the public.John Kendall,representative for the applicant,stated that the
applicant would only like to have a couple of buildings at 500 square feet to
accommodate larger boats.Mr.Kendall said the applicant understands that the
"CG-2"sets out a maximum of 400 square feet,however the whole facility will
not consist of 400 square foot units,just a few units will be at 500 square feet.
Council Members asked questions regarding the major differences between
the"RE/SP"Residential Estate District with a Special Permit and the General
Commercial District"CG-2";whether the"CG-2"will still require the buffer
yard;the reason the applicant does not want the Special Permit;whether there
is a zoning designation that allows for large stalls;and allowing a special
permit as long as the applicant does not exceed the square footage and correct
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number of buildings.Council Member Loeb made a motion to close the public
hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the first reading of the staff's
recommendation and direct staff to work on a Special Permit to allow the
applicant flexibility on building location,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"),upon application
by CCSemloh Partnership,Ltd.('Owner"),by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to a 10.861-acre tract of land out of Lot 10,Section 48,Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,from the"RE"Residential Estate District
to the"RE/SP"Residential Estate District with a Special Permit;amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations;and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 -9)
8. Second Reading Ordinance - Lease agreement with Coastal Bend
Friends of Aquatics for Parker pool (1st Reading 6/24/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease agreement for the Parker Pool with the Coastal Bend Friends of
Aquatics for a term of five years.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease agreement
with Coastal Bend Friends of Aquatics for Parker Pool.Mayor Martinez called
for comments from the public.Dorrinda Garza thanked the Council and staff
for supporting this project.Council members also spoke in support of the
project.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030231
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Ratifying lease assignment and
approving amendment of lease agreement for additional office
space at the airport(1st Reading 6/24/14)
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Ordinance ratifying lease assignment to WDFG North America, LLC
("WDFG"), and authorizing the City Manager to execute a first
amendment to the long-term lease agreement with WDFG to provide
additional space for the operation of a news and gift concession at the
Corpus Christi International Airport; providing for publication; providing
for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 9.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is ratification of an amendment to the current
lease agreement with Host International,Inc.by assignment to WDFG North
America,LLC for operation of a news and gift shop and inclusion of additional
office space at the Corpus Christi International Airport.This Ordinance was
passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Garza, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030232
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -4)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the referred to the day's executive sessions.The
Council went into executive session.
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 pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding wastewater
matters involving U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality with possible discussion and
action in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3 and stated that the following motion was
discussed in executive session for Council consideration:
Motion to amend Legal Services agreement with Lloyd Gosselink to authorize
services of Barnes and Thornburg law firm and authorize funding of up to
$92,000 for additional technical evaluation of wastewater system,subject to
certification of funds.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill and Council Member McIntyre
Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-094
4. Executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072, Texas
Government Code, and Rule 1.05 Texas Disciplinary Rules of
Professional Conduct, to consult with attorneys regarding possible
litigation related to the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II, with possible
discussion and action in open session
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 10 -19)
10. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant for the 2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$98,082.00 for the 2015
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project(STEP)within
the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed
enforcement overtime, with a city match of$40,266.75, for a total
project cost of$138,348.75 and appropriating $98,082.00 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation in the amount of$98,082.00 for the 2015
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project(STEP)for Driving While
Intoxicated and speed enforcement overtime.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill and Council Member McIntyre
Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
11. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to modify the
peddler permit and unlawful solicitation sections of the code
Ordinance amending Chapter 38, Section 22 of the Corpus Christi
Code to modify the hours soliciting is allowed and to prohibit soliciting
at homes with no soliciting or trespass signs; amending Chapter 38,
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Section 6 of the Corpus Christi Code to require proof of identification
and background checks for peddler, commercial solicitor and itinerant
merchant permittees and deny permits to applicants convicted of any
felony or of any offense involving moral turpitude; amending Chapter
38, Section 4 of the Corpus Christi Code to require the displaying of
permit; amending Chapter 38, Section 3 and Section 2 of the Corpus
Christi Code to exempt local youth organizations from permitting
process; amending Chapter 38, ARTICLE II. SOLICITATIONS FOR
CHARITABLE PURPOSES of the Corpus Christi Code in its entirety;
providing for severance; providing for publication; providing for
penalty; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend Chapter 38,Section 22 of the Code of
Ordinances to modify the peddler permit and unlawful solicitation sections of
the code.Chief Simpson highlighted the changes to the ordinance as follows:
changing the hours for solicitation to 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.daylight saving time
or 6:00 p.m.standard time;soliciting not allowed at premises with"No
Soliciting"or"No Trespassing"signs; instituting a name search criminal
background check;requiring applicants to submit a government ID with photo
for a permit;requiring applicants to visibily display their permit;exempting
local youth organizations with a physical address in the City from a peddler
permit;making it unlawful for anyone under the age of 16 to stand in a
roadway to solicit or accept funds;requiring the wearing of a safety vest;and
eliminating the charitable solicitor permitting process.There were no
comments from the public.In response to a council member,Chief Simpson
stated that the background check will require the applicant to provide
five-years of residency and no permit will be issued to a felon or someone of
moral turpitude.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
12. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating additional
funding for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)grant program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant
amendment in the amount of$141,003.00 from the Texas Department
of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066, to
provide funds for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program;
and to ratify acceptance of this grant amendment to begin as of June
6, 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
amendment in the amount of$141,003 from the Texas Department of State
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Health Services for a special supplemental nutrition program for the Women,
Infants,and Children(WIC)program.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
13. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating funds for
park improvements
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate$658,416.54 in
developer contributions and $220.93 in interest earnings for a sum of
$658,637.47 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park
improvements, and other related projects.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funds received in
the Community Enrichment Funds and allocate the funds for park
improvements.There were no comments from the public.A council member
asked questions regarding the criteria and requested that staff verify that the
funds from Manhattan Estates would be dedicated to Parker Park.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a utility easement
located west of the South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22)state
right-of-way, and north of the Encantada Avenue public
right-of-way
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,361-square foot portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Lot 10A and Lot 12, Blk. 16,
Padre Island Number 1, located west of the South Padre Island Drive
(Park Road 22) state right-of-way, and north of the Encantada Avenue
public right-of-way; and requiring the owner, Island Foundation, Inc., to
comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate
an existing utility easement located west of Park Road 22 and north of the
Encantada Avenue public right-of-way,and requiring the owner,Island
Foundation,Inc.to comply with the specified conditions.There were no
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comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Enactment No:
15. First Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of a utility easement
located north of the Encantada Avenue public right-of-way, and
east of the Palmira Avenue public right-of-way
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 2,130-square foot portion of a
10-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 7B, 8B, 9B, 10A,
10B, and 12, BIk. 16, Padre Island Number 1, located north of the
Encantada Avenue public right-of-way, and east of the Palmira
Avenue public right-of-way; and requiring the owner, Island
Foundation, Inc., 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
utility easement located north of the Encantada Avenue public right-of-way and
east of the Palmira Avenue public right-of-way,and requiring the owner,Island
Foundation,Inc.,to comply with the specified conditions.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- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill and Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
16 First Reading Ordinance -Engineering construction contract for
Navigation Boulevard from Up River Road to Leopard Street;
amendment no. 1 to an agreement for construction observation
services; construction materials testing contract(BOND 2012)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by adding capital reserves in the
amounts of$1,425,000 from Storm Water CIP Fund 3494, $65,650
from Water CIP Fund 4088, $60,847 from Gas CIP Fund 4551,
$1,661,514 from Wastewater CIP Fund 4249, transferring
$555,557.73 from Street Project 170371 Holly Road from Greenwood
to State Highway 286, $1,174,386.14 from Street Project E12102
Twigg from Shoreline to Broadway, $1,575,148.09 from Street Project
E12103 Leopard from Crosstown to Palm to the Bond 2012 Street
Project Navigation Boulevard from Up River Road to Leopard Street;
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increasing expenditures in the amount of$3,213,011; authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. from Houston, Texas in the
amount of$14,480,215 for Navigation Boulevard from Up River Road
to Leopard Street for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate#3, to
execute Amendment#1 to an Engineering Agreement with LNV, Inc.
of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$269,818 for a restated fee
of$1,062,168, for Navigation Boulevard from Up River Road to
Leopard Street for construction observation services, and to execute a
Construction Materials Testing Contract with Rock Engineering of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$62,044 for Navigation
Boulevard from Up River Road to Leopard Street. (Bond 2012)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to approve an engineering
construction contract for Navigation Boulevard from Up River Road to Leopard
Road with Reytec Construction Resources,Inc.;execute an amendment No.1
to the agreement with LNV Inc.for construction observation services;and
execute a construction materials testing contract with Rock Engineering.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance - Amending City Code for Utilities to
extend utility rates to coordinate with extended fiscal year
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55,
Utilities, to continue the current water, gas, and wastewater utility rates
adopted by Ordinance 029917 through September 30, 2014, to
coordinate with the extended fiscal year for FY 2013-2014, and
changing the annual wastewater winter averaging usage to apply to
wastewater service after August 31.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances
to extend the current utilities rate through September 30,2014.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
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18. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the City code to convert
portions of streets as one way during school hours as indicated
by signs to relieve traffic congestion near Oak Park Elementary
Ordinance amending Section 53-250(b) of the Code of Ordinances to
designate all traffic shall move only in the direction indicated during
the school hours, indicated by signs, on Elmore Drive and Macleod
Drive.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of
Ordinances to convert portions of Elmore Drive and Macleod Drive to one-way
during school hours to assist with the congestion at Oak Park Elementary
School.Ms.Gray reported that the Transportation Advisory Committee
approved this item on July 16,2014.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code for
Self-Insurance; Claims Settlement to reflect current practices and
modify authority to settle claims
Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Section 17-18 Self-Insurance;
claims settlement, of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances in its
entirety; providing for severance; providing for publication; and
providing an effective date
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Risk Manager Donna James-Spruce stated
that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances,Chapter 17,
Section 17-18 Self-Insurance;claims settlement,to reflect current practices
and modify authority to settle claims.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -32)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Margie
Rose stated that staff did not have any planned presentation.
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20. Supply agreement for non-shear flexible couplings
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for non-shear flexible couplings in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI-0147-14 based on lowest local bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$80,291.09, of which $13,381.85 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the
agreement shall be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for
up to two (2) additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
21. Supply agreement for meter box lids
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for meter box lids in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0154-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$52,397.50, of which $17,465.83 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term of the
agreement shall be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for
up to two (2)additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
22. Service agreement for custodial services for nine (9) outlying
police buildings
Motion approving a service agreement with Martin's Janitorial Service,
Corpus Christi, Texas for Custodial Services for Outlying Police
Buildings in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0176-14, based on
only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of$100,644.00, of which
$25,161.00 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 two (2)additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval
of the Contractor and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Police Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
23. Purchase of spare Patterson pump rotating assembly for the
Bloomington Pump Station
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) spare Patterson pump
rotating assembly from The Scruggs Co., Houston, Texas based on
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sole source for a total amount of$65,290.00. Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
24. Service agreement for preservation of historical documents
Motion approving the purchase of historical document preservation
services from Kofile Preservation, Inc., Dallas, Texas, in accordance
with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total
expenditure of $147,545.73, of which approximately $41,724.64 is
required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. Funds have been
budgeted by the Office of the City Secretary in FY 2014-2015 and will
be requested in future fiscal years.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
25. Amending interlocal agreement to include Nueces County
Emergency District#4 as a participant in the Radio
Communications System
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
an amendment to the Radio Communications System Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, the Regional
Transportation Authority and Nueces County to include the Nueces
County Emergency Services District#4 as a participant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
26. Amending interlocal agreement to include the Nueces Jim Wells
County Emergency Services District#5 as a participant in the
Radio Communications System
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
an amendment to the Radio Communications System Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, the Regional
Transportation Authority and Nueces County to include the Nueces
Jim Wells County Emergency Services District#5 as a participant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
27. Change order no.4 for head works (Phase 1) and grit system
(Phase 2)for Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change
Order No. 4 with R.M. Wright Construction Company of El Paso,
Texas in the amount of$348,897.89, for a total restated fee of
$3,281,860.89 for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Head
Works (Phase 1) and Grit System (Phase 2).
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
28. Interlocal agreement for research services for the City's water
distribution system
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas at Austin for
research services for the City's water distribution system, with City's
cost to be $49,547.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
29. Amendment no. 1 to engineering monitoring contract for Periodic
Corosion Monitoring Survey 2015 for Mary Rhodes Pipeline
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with Russell Corrosion
Consultants, LLC of Simpsonville, Maryland in the amount of$46,095
for a total restated fee not to exceed $75,825 for Mary Rhodes
Pipeline Periodic Corrosion Monitoring Survey 2015.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
30. Amendment no. 1 to engineering contract for the Nueces River
Raw Water Pump Station
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with Urban Engineering
of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$1,688,299 for a total
restated fee not to exceed $1,738,035 for Nueces River Raw Water
Pump Station for preliminary, design, bid, and construction
administration services.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
31. Purchase consulting hours from Infor(US), Inc.for duration of
Infor Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project
Motion approving the purchase of additional consulting hours from
Infor(US), Inc., Alpharetta, GA, for a total expenditure of$349,400.
The acquisition of these consulting hours is available only from Infor
(US), Inc. Contingency funds from the Infor ERP Project will be used
for this purpose.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
32. Renewal of State and Federal external legislative consultant
contracts
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute 26-month renewal
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agreements for governmental relation services with Focused
Advocacy for state governmental relations services for$102,000 per
year plus reasonable expenses and with Meyers &Associates for
federal governmental relations services for$78,000 per year plus
reasonable expenses.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 33 -34)
33. Padre Island Seawall Vehicle Restrictions
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Padre
Island Seawall Vehicle Restrictions.Mr.Morris provided information including
a history on the 2008 ballot language for Proposition#8-Seawall Beach
Access&Safety,and the 2010 ordinance language,bollard plan,and Texas
General Land Office(GLO)approval;funding;other considerations;the
shoreline position and associated beach widths from February 2014; beach
width variability;a photo of the seawall from March 2014;and five options for
consideration.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the reason that Option
A is ADA compliant;Option A not being ADA compliant south of the Windward
Parking Lot;the cost to build an ADA ramp down to the beach;accessibility
guidelines for on-beach parking areas;a request to receive a ruling from the
GLO as to whether the Windward parking lot is close enough or adjacent to
that part of the beach with a ramp;a definition of what is considered directly
adjacent;whether the City would have to receive GLO approval for phasing in
the 2010 ordinance previously approved by the GLO; the major challenges
with maintenance and budget costs;placing the bollards parallel to the seawall
immediately in the vehicle-restricted area where the width is less than 150';
the next anticipated dredging cycle; placing the ramp further south of the 150'
beach width point;a combination of Options A and D;communication to the
public and providing a visual;providing a timeline;and safety concerns.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to direct staff to come back with a
complete plan to phase in and full designs for Phase 1 of implementing the
2008 ballot by restricting vehicular access to that part of the beach that is less
than 150'feet,including the means to become ADA compliant and a GLO ruling
on the adjacency of the parking lot with full diagrams as early as possible,
seconded by Council Member Kelly.A brief discussion ensued regarding the
the public's concern with restricting vehicle access on the beach and
providing one-way traffic.Council Member McIntyre responded that the City
tried to incorporate one-way traffic in the original plan,and it was rejected by
the GLO.
Council Member McIntyre amended her motion to direct the City Manager,
seconded by Council Member Allen and passed unanimously.
34. Barisi Village Development project overview and timeline
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Annika Gunning with Development
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Services stated that the purpose of this item is to introduce the proposed
Barisi Village Development project and timeline.Ms.Gunning stated that the
project will redevelop a portion of the Pharaoh Valley Country Club Golf
Course,west of Ennis Joslin Road between Pharaoh Drive and Nile Drive.Ms.
Gunning said that Blackard Global Inc.is interested in redeveloping 40 acres of
the golf course,maintain the rest of the golf course and rebuilding the
clubhouse in its former location.Ms.Gunning presented the site layout and
explained that the developer's intent for the site is to develop a mixed use,
pedestrian-oriented community based on developments researched in Europe.
To accomplish this,the developer is in the process of rezoning the property to
a Planned Unit Development Overlay(PUD)which will allow for a variety of
residential,office,and commercial uses.Ms Gunning also reported that the
developer is seeking a Public Improvement District(PID)and provided a
timeline.Jeff Blackard and Mike Beaty with Blackard Global,Inc.provided an
explanation of the PID and presented information on the design concepts.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the distinction
between a PUD and a PID;the PID process and eligible costs; revenues and
special assessments;the timing for resolving deed restriction issues; parking;
and the traffic impact analysis.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
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