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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 August 12, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on August 19, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of August, 2014.
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City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 12,2014 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 Father Peter Martinez, St. Paul the Apostle Church.
Father Peter Martinez gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Senior Officer
Denise Pace-City Liaison Officer, Corpus Christi Police Department .
Senior Officer Denise Pace 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:
Deputy City Manager Margie Rose,Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar 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 August 12-17, 2014 as, " Nautilus Live Watch
Days"
Certification of Commendation to Dr. Nancy Vera, LULAC's 2014
National Woman of the Year& Induction into LULAC's National
Women's Hall of Fame
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Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation and a Certificate of Commendation
to Dr.Nancy Vera.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.Deputy City Manager
Margie Rose reported on the following issues:
a. Other
1)The City was notified that a new study reveals that Corpus Christi is listed
6th as"City with the Best Post-Recession Recovery'. 2)The City is requesting
public input to help redesign the website through a survey.The information
from the survey will be used to assist and serve the public's needs.The survey
is available at www.cctexas.com.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of July 29, 2014.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed unanimously.
J. BOARDS &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5. Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Clean City Advisory Committee
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Mayor's Fitness Council
Park and Recreaction Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Mayor Martinez made a motion for the reappointment of Paul Gottemoller and
Belinda Rocha and the new appointments of Criselda Lujan Carrasco and Mike
Munoz,seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed unanimously.
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor Martinez made a motion for the reappointment of Rick Hayley,Raquel
Richardson,and Dr.Roland Hernandez and the new appointment of Ana Maria
Paez,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Clean City Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Scot Baker and Beth
Becerra,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Shannon Gabriel,
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.Council
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Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Marie Elisa Kimbrough,seconded
by Council Member Loeb and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to appoint Vic Medina,seconded by Council Member Loeb and
passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Con Browne,Tracy E.
Bates,Glenn R.Peterson,Casey Lain,Raju Bhagat,Dee Dee Perez,Harold
Shockley Jr.,and Michael Richline,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously. Council Member Loeb made a motion to appoint Brad
Lomax,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Huxley Smith and Carlos
H.Valdez,Sr,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott nominated Christopher Anderson.Council Member
Magill nominated Dotson G.Lewis,Jr.Mayor Martinez nominated Jerry
Plemons.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Christopher
Anderson,Dotson G.Lewis,Jr.,and Jerry Plemons,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 12)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Members Magill and Scott were abstaining on the vote
on Item 10.There were no comments from the Council or the public.The
consent agenda items were approved by one vote as follows:
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
6. Authorizing submission of a grant application for Hazardous
Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) planning
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$34,593.22 to the Texas
Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency
Management, for FY 2015 Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness (HMEP) grant program, phase II & III, to conduct a
detailed hazardous materials vulnerability assessment to increase
effectiveness in safety and efficiently handling hazardous materials
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accidents and incidents and to further enhance implementation of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to Know Act of 1986, with
a hard match of$6,918.64; and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030246
7. Service agreement for upgrade to Fleet Management Information
System (FMIS)
Motion approving a professional service agreement with Mercury
Associates, Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland to upgrade the Fleet
Management Information System (FMIS) in accordance with the State
of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total expenditure of
$298,600.76. Funds have been budgeted by the Fleet Maintenance
Services in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-106
8. Approving the FY 2014-2015 budget for the Corpus Christi Crime
Control and Prevention District
Resolution approving the FY 2014-2015 budget for the Corpus Christi
Crime Control and Prevention District.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030247
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the"CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, on
property located at 8233 Leopard Street(1st Reading 7/29/14)
Case No. 0714-01 Leopard Business Park, LLC: A change of zoning
from the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light
Industrial District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan. The property is described as Lot 1, Block B, Stillwell Addition,
located along the west side of Tuloso Road between Leopard Street
and Stillwell Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 2, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Leopard Business Park, LLC ("Owner"), by changing
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the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 1, Block B, Stillwell Addition,
from the "CG-2" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030248
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for Barisi Village to add a
Planned Unit Development Overlay to the subject property's
existing zoning districts of"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and
"RS-10" Single-Family 10 District, on property located at 7111
Pharaoh Drive(1st Reading 7/29/14)
Case No. 0614-04 Blackard Global: A change of zoning to add a
Planned Unit Development Overlay to the subject property's existing
zoning districts of"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "RS-10"
Single-Family 10 District. The property to be rezoned is described as
being 57.75 acres comprised of a portion of Tract 1, The Pharaohs
Country Club and all of Block 3, Pharaoh Valley Northeast, located on
Ennis Joslin Road (Spur 3), Pharaoh Drive, and McArdle Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 2, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning to add the Planned Unit Development
Overlay to the subject property's existing zoning districts of"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District and "RS-10" Single-Family 10 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Blackard Global on behalf of Apex Golf Properties
Corporation ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference
to 57.75 acres comprised of a portion of Tract 1, The Pharaohs
Country Club and all of Block 3, Pharaoh Valley Northeast(the
"Property"), by adding a Planned Unit Development Overlay to the
Property's existing zoning of"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and
"RS-10" Single-Family 10 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Council Members Magill and Scott abstained from the vote on Item 10.This
Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030249
11. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating Federal funds for
equipment purchases through the U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) FY 2014 Joint Operations Program Funding
(1st Reading 7/29/14)
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Ordinance appropriating $12,000.00 in General Fund No. 1020 from
the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement FY2014 Joint
Operations Program Funding program for the purchase of Police
equipment; and changing the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing revenue and
expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $12,000.00 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030250
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Ordering a General Election to be
held on November 4, 2014(1st Reading 7/29/14)
Ordinance ordering a general election to be held on November 4,
2014, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of mayor and eight
council members; providing for procedures for holding such election;
providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for
establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place
locations; authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff
election, if one is necessary; and enacting provisions incident and
relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030251
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13 -15)
13. Recommending the 84th Texas Legislature appropriate funding
for the FY16-17 biennium to partner with local sponsors to
implement one or more seawater desalination projects
Resolution recommending the 84th Texas Legislature appropriate
adequate funding for the Fiscal Years 2016-2017 biennium for the
State of Texas to partner with local project sponsors to implement one
or more seawater desalination projects to provide uninterruptible water
supply and have corresponding positive impacts for water supplies in
adjacent regions which will strengthen Texas' economy and sustain
economic prosperity.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 13.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that based on the discussion on this item at the last
council meeting,the resolution has been modified to reflect the changes
regarding Region N;funding adjustments;and water supply.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.This Resolution was passed and
approved with the following vote:
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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: 030252
14. Setting date for adoption of ad valorem tax rate
Motion setting September 16, 2014 as the date of the adoption of the
ad valorem tax rate of$0.585264 per$100 valuation.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 14 and 15 were related to action setting the City
Council meeting date of September 16,2014 as the date of the adoption of the
ad valorem tax rate and setting public hearings for August 26,2014 and
September 9,2014.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
This Motion was passed 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: M2014-107
15. Setting public hearing dates for ad valorem tax rate
Motion setting a public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for August
26, 2014 and a second public hearing for September 9, 2014 during
the regular City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall,
1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas.
This item was discussed during Item 14.This Motion was passed 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: M2014-108
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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.Johnny French spoke
regarding issues affecting a business located in Cimarron Village from opening
and questioned whether the City has a requirement to finish landscaping on a
commercial development prior to opening the development to the public.Mary
Lou Huffman spoke regarding the lack of funding for buildings and structures
of historical nature.Cheryl Martinez spoke regarding an email responding to a
memo presented to the media by Animal Control Services referring to People
Assisting Animal Control(PAAC)and the Rachel Ray Challenge funds.Ms.
Martinez spoke regarding PAAC's involvement at Animal Control and
requested a review of viable options for Animal Control.Karen Levine
submitted a petition to repair the road between Achusnet Drive and Walnut
Hills Drive off of Aaron Drive and spoke regarding the road conditions.Ed
Sample stated that he and other neighbors were present to inform the Council
that they were interested in taking responsibility of park functions at
Ridgewood Park'which is listed on Bond Proposition No.3.Susie Luna
Saldana and Lucy Rubio spoke in support of including the extension of Junior
Beck Drive in the Bond 2014 project list Terry Sweeny thanked the Council for
including the downtown area as a priority at the Council retreat and for its
inclusion on Bond Proposition No.2.Susie Williams spoke regarding the
"Keep the Spirit of'45 Alive!"celebration recognizing the 70th anniversary of
the ending of World War II.Juan Ariaza spoke regarding the public
participating in City government
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 16)
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Ordering a Special Election to be
held on November 4, 2014(1st Reading 7/29/14)
Ordinance ordering a Special Election to be held on November 4,
2014, in the City of Corpus Christi, on the questions of authorizing
bond issuances of the City supported by ad valorem taxes and the
sale of city park land; providing for the procedures for holding such an
election; providing for notice of election and publication thereof;
providing for the establishment of branch early polling places;
designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election with
Nueces County; enacting provisions incident and relating to the
subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
this item was presented at the July 29th Council meeting,at which time a
series of motions were made to amend the ordinance,and an item,not in the
form of a motionm that was also recommended. City Secretary Huerta stated
that today's discussion will include an overview of each motion along with
discussion regarding how the motions resulted in modifcation to the
ordinance.
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City Secretary Huerta stated that the first motion was to discuss the change in
the wording to the ordinance's caption and the ordinance has been amended
to move the sale of city park land before authorizing the bond issuances.City
Secretary Huerta stated that the second motion regarding Proposition No.3
was to remove First Colony Park from the parks decommissioning list and the
ordinance has been amended to reflect this change.Director of Parks and
Recreation Michael Morris responded to questions that arose at the last
meeting related to Caribbean Park and whether it was able to be built on;
Ridgewood Park;and public notification prior to the sale of park land.Mr.
Morris stated that Caribbean Park is in a designated"clear zone"by the Navy
and cannot be built on;Ridgewood Park was discussed during today's meeting
and there are neighbors interested in receiving information to adopt that park;
and staff will be presenting a resolution to address the public notification
before the sale of park land and acquiring parks.Mr.Morris also stated that
since the last meeting,residents have submitted paperwork to adopt Cenizo
Park and Country Estates Park and staff is recommending the removal of those
parks.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to remove Cenizo Park and Country
Estates Park from the decommissioning list,seconded by Council Member
Loeb and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
remove Caribbean Park and keep it as a dedicated park.A brief discussion
ensued regarding alternative uses for the park.Council Member McIntyre
withdrew her motion.
City Secretary Huerta stated that the third motion regarding Proposition No.2
was to move$1 million from Traffic Signalization to the TXDOT Participation
line item.Interim Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that
the ordinance has been revised to reflect this change.City Secretary Huerta
stated that the fourth motion regarding Proposition No.2 was to add specific
references to Beach Access Roads 3A and 2 in Item 26.Interim Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the ordinance was amended
to add 3A and 2 to the Beach Access Road title.In response to a council
member,Ms.Gray stated that the change was not made to the project
description.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to change the project description to
3A and 2,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Huerta stated that the fifth motion regarding Proposition No.2
was to change the wording of Item 27 to read"North Padre Island Parks Beach
Maintenance Facility".Interim Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray
stated that bond counsel recommended changing the wording to read"North
Padre Island Beach Facility".Clay Binford,Fulbright&Jaworski,LLC,provided
an explanation regarding the reason for recommending the removal of the
word"maintenance"for the overall description of the project.
Council Member Magill made a motion to remove the word"maintenance";
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Huerta referred to the seventh item,that was not in the form of a
motion,and was suggested by Council Member McIntyre regarding
Proposition 2 that being a recommendation to set out specific projects,such
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as ADA street improvements and residential traffic management,etc.,that will
be addressed instead of leaving how excess funds may be utilized to the
Council's discretion.Ms.Huerta stated that the addition of ADA street
improvements,residential traffic management,etc.was added at the end of the
Proposition No.2 language on page 4 of the ordinance.Clay Binford,Fulbright
and Jaworski,LLC,recommended keeping the core proposition language and
identifying second-priority projects that may be funded with excess proceeds.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Proposition No.2,page 4,
to read"...the City Council may,in its discretion,use any excess funds for
constructing,reconstructing,restructuring,and extending other streets and
thoroughfares and related land and right-of-way sidewalks,streetscapes,
collectors,drainage,landscape,signage,equipment storage facilities,
acquiring lands and rights-of-way necessary thereto or incidental therewith,
including(and with priority given to)ADA street improvements,residential
traffic management program improvements,and street curb and gutter
improvements...";seconded by Council Member Scott and passed
unanimously.
City Secretary Huerta referred to the sixth motion to further exam the costs of
the Stonewall Road improvements to consider adding the project to
Proposition 2.Interim Executive Director Valerie Gray stated that a memo was
sent to the City Council explaining Stonewall Road and the impending plat.Ms.
Gray added that staff was also requested to provide information on the
extension of Stonewall,which is now referred to as Creek View Drive,for
approximately 350 linear feet to connect to McKenzie Road for possible
inclusion into Proposition No.2.Ms.Gray stated that the cost estimate for the
Creek View Drive Extension is approximately$615,000,of which the street
costs plus the remaining land acquisition are$295,200 and the associated
utility improvements are$319,800.In response to a council member,Ms.Gray
stated the City is not required to put the utilities on Creek View Drive.
Council Member Allen made a motion to amend the Special Election Ordinance
prior to second reading by adding the following project under Proposition No.
2:"Creek View Drive Extension";and adding an amount of$295,200 to
Proposition No.2 by revising the authorized amount of aggregated principal
under Proposition No.2 from$44,200,000 to$44,495,200;changing the
Proposition No.2 list on page 3,the corresponding ballot language on page 6,
and increasing the amount of the ad valorem tax rate on page 8,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council members had a discussion on solutions to address the Junior Beck
Drive Extension.Council Member Magill made a motion to direct staff to come
back on October 14,2014 with recommendations and alternatives for the
extension of Junior Beck Drive consistent with Council Policies,seconded by
Council Member Allen and passed unanimously.
This Ordinance was passed and approved as amended on second reading 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
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030253
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2-3)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding Public Utility
Commission of Texas Docket No. 42467, State Office of
Administrative Hearings Docket No. 473-14-4431, Application of
Electric Transmission Texas, LLC to Amend its Certificates of
Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Barney Davis to Navy
Base 138-KV Single-Circuit Transmission Line in Nueces County, with
possible discussion and action in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2 and stated that the following motion was
discussed in executive session for Council consideration:
WHEREAS,the application for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity
(CCN)by Electric Transmission Texas,LLC,for a 138 kV transmission line from
the Barney Davis Substation to the Naval Base Substation,the City Council on
February 25,2014,adopted seven principals and recommendations to be
communicated with both ETT and the PUC,as follows:
• Avoid incompatibilities with Navy flight training missions at Naval Air
Station Corpus
Christi,Truax Field and Waldron Field;
• Strongly recommend underground placement of the transmission line in
any Clear Zone or Accident Prevention Zone or other area of conflict.
• Avoid routes that cross environmentally sensitive areas, such as
wetlands, endangered species habitat,wildlife management areas or refuges,
seagrass beds,nesting or spawning habitat.
• Use existing arterial road right-of-way to the greatest extent possible while
avoiding impacting homes or businesses.
• Avoid placement of high-voltage power lines through a residential
neighborhood that decreases the property value of homes and vacant land,
and decreases vital tax revenues for local governments.
• Prevent a route along high-growth and future-growth residential corridors,
identified in comprehensive master plans,long-range infrastructure plans or
development agreements which will drive future economic activity and
sustainability.
• Make the City of Corpus Christi whole if existing municipal infrastructure,
including water lines,waste water lines,storm sewers,drainage areas,natural
gas lines,fiber optic lines,park facilities,recreation centers,senior community
centers,or other service-delivery location are impacted.Include appropriate
clearances for future maintenance,repair,upgrade,replacement,or expansion
of infrastructure and facilities.
WHEREAS,Route 11 as described in the application of Electric Transmission
Texas in PUC Docket No.42467,is the route that best meets the conditions
established by the City Council in its resolution adopted on February 25,2014.
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I hereby move that the City of Corpus Christi City Council support Route 11 as
the Preferred Route for the ETT Transmission Line.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion as presented,
seconded by Council Member Riojas.This Motion was passed 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: M2014-105
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.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17 -19)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating State grant for
Automobile Burglary and Theft Protection (ABTPA)
Ordinance appropriating $392,474 from the Texas Automobile
Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) in the No. 1061
Police Grants, and appropriating $7,687 in program income match in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$392,474 from the Texas Automobile
Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority and$7,687 in program income match
to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement 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: 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
18. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for replacement
and installation of new radio antennas
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Ordinance appropriating $22,565.42 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund, amending the FY 13-14 budget, adopted
by Ordinance No. 029915 to increase appropriations by $22,565.42 in
the No. 1020 General Fund Police Department budget to pay for
replacement and installation of Omni Directional Antennas at the One
Shoreline Plaza radio transmitter sites for the City, County, and RTA
radio systems.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$22,565.42 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund to allow for the replacement of three Omni
Directional Antennas on One Shoreline Plaza.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
19. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds from the sale of
scrap metal copper wire
Ordinance appropriating $9,552.40 in General Fund No. 1020 from the
sale of copper wire for the purchase of Police equipment; and
changing the FY 2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 029915 by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General
Fund No. 1020 by $9,552.40 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$9,552.40 from the sale of copper wire to
purchase Police equipment There were no comments from the Council or the
public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -24)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Margie
Rose stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council
member asked questions regarding Item 24.
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
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
20. Approving amendment no. 1 to engineering design contract for
area improvements at North Beach (BOND 2012) (Prop. No. 8
Economic Development Projects)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Engineering Design Contract with RVE, Inc.
from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$303,505, for a total
restated fee of$352,465, for North Beach Area Road Improvements
and Area Beautification and North Beach Breakwater, Plaza, North
Shoreline Repair and Enhancement for the design, bid, and
construction phase services. BOND 2012
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
21. Approving amendment no. 31 to the Runway 13-31
Extension/Displacement and Connecting Taxiway project at the
airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 31 with KSA Engineers, Inc. from Longview, Texas in
the amount of$74,803.00 for a total restated fee of$6,739,912.71 for
the Corpus Christi International Airport Runway 13-31
Extension/Displacement and Connecting Taxiway Project for
additional design services.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
22. Agreement for relocation of transmission line
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the
Relocation Agreement with American Electric Power Texas Central
Company (AEPTCC) in the amount of$3,042,500, for the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line Relocation.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
23. Service agreement for meal delivery for the Elderly Nutrition
Program (ENP) and Meals on Wheels
Motion approving a service agreement with R & R Delivery Service,
Corpus Christi, Texas for meal delivery in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0142-14, based on only bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of$243,750.00, of which $40,625.00 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
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twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and
the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Senior Community Services Division of the Parks and Recreation
Department in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
24. Authorizing submission of an application to Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department(TPWD)for improvements at West Guth Park
(Bond 2012)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant
application in the amount of$500,000 to the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department for a Local Park Grant Program for the West Guth Park
with a City cash match of$500,000 from the 2012 Bond Funds-
Community Park Improvements; and authorizing the City Manager or
the City Manager's designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or
terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE)
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.
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