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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 19, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on August 26, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of August, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,August 19,2014 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice --THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Milby,Abundant Life Fellowship.
Pastor Rick Milby gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Billy Delgado,
Emergency Management Coordinator-Fire Department.
Emergency Management Coordinator for the Fire Department,Billy Delgado,
gave 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 Allen would be absent
from today's meeting and 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 Rudy Garza,Council Member
David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas,and Council Member Mark Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Kelley Allen, and Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring August 19, 2014 as, "Ariel Natalie Monte,
Miss Corpus Christi USA Day"
Proclamation declaring September 6, 2014 as, "Operation K.E.Y.S. -
Keeping Every Youth in School Day"
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Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson spoke regarding the following topics:
a. Other
1)The City's Library Department recently received a grant to continue efforts to
improve digital technology by establishing a digital mobility literacy lab and
assisting a certain population of the City with iPad technology.More
information on the programs can be found at www.cclibrary.com.2)A public
meeting on the Southern Minerals Road project will be held Wednesday,
August 20,2014 at City Hall beginning with an Open House at 4:00 p.m.and a
discussion at 4:30 p.m.3)Mr.Olson reported that he has completed his 12th
100 days and has presented the City Council with the outcomes and his goals
for the next 100 days.4)Mr.Olson presented a Plaque of Appreciation to
Interim City Attorney Barney L.Knight for his six-month service to the City and
recognized his work on restructuring and reorganizing the City's Legal
Department.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member McIntyre
requested that Item 7 be pulled for individual consideration.The remaining
consent agenda items were passed by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
4. 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
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Shoreline Repair and Enhancement for the design, bid, and
construction phase services. BOND 2012
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-110
5. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-111
6. 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
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-112
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating State grant for
Automobile Burglary and Theft Protection (ABTPA) (1st Reading
8/12/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No:030255
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for replacement
and installation of new radio antennas (1st Reading 8/12/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030256
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds from the sale of
scrap metal copper wire (1st Reading 8/12/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030257
7. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 7.Council Member McIntyre asked questions
regarding the cap of the grant award and said the award specifies$1 million.
Council Member McIntyre added that she has not seen documentation
reflecting a partial award.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris
stated that the project is$1 million and Texas Parks and Wildlife has a 50/50
split with their cap at$500,000 and the City contribution at$500,000.Council
Member McIntyre said that she would like to see this documentation from the
state regarding this language.There were no comments from the public.This
Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030254
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.Joan Veith complimented
the library system and the Dr.Clotilde P.Garcia Public Library staff.Ms.Veith
also addressed the upcoming election.Jack Gordy spoke regarding the length
of time it took to correct a sign on Everhart Road that read Everhart Drive and
the lawsuit filed against the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Union.Lois Huff
expressed concern regarding the decommissioning of City parks,including
Ridgeway Park.Mr.Huff spoke regarding code enforcement efforts in the City.
Susie Luna Saldana referred to comments made in a Caller Times article that
she feels were misinterpreted and clarified that had previously asked the City
Council not to neglect the westside.Dr.Gloria Scott thanked the City for
cutting an overgrown tree at Lobo and Stillman Streets.Dr.Scott also spoke
regarding the RUDAT study for the Harbor Bridge and the commercial zoning
for a property on Stillman Street.Jennie Sullivan with Mirador Retirement
Community and staff challenged the City Council to do the ALS Ice Bucket
Challenge.Ms.Sullivan also introduced residents Nancy Frost&Leroy Herman
who lost their spouses to ALS.
MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of August 19, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Scott made a motion for approval of the minutes,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 11 - 15)
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial District(Barrier Island Business)
with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District
with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay, on
property located at 14702, 14714, 14726, 14734 Compass Street.
Case No. 0714-02 Compass Revenge, Inc.: A change of zoning from
the "CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial District(Barrier Island Business)
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with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District with
an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay, not
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is
described as Lots 23, 24, 25 and 26, Block 42, Padre Island- Corpus
Christi Island Fairway Estates, located along the east side of Compass
Street, approximately 520 feet south of Commodores Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 16, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from"CR-2/10" Resort Commercial
District (Barrier Island Business)with an Island Overlay to the
"RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and
Planned Unit Development Overlay, subject to 10 conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Compass Revenge, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 23, 24, 25, and 26, Block 42,
Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Island Fairway Estates from the "CR-
2/10" Resort Commercial District(Barrier Island Business)with an
Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District with an
Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the construction of an 18-unit townhouse development that
deviates from the traditional townhouse development standards.Ms.Gunning
stated that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning
change subject to the development conditions.Council Member McIntyre made
a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Riojas and
passed.There were no comments from the public.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott
and passed.A council member spoke on the following topics:a conflict
between the zoning report and the ordinance regarding the private road and
moving forward with the ordinance for daily rentals and bed&breakfast. This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the"RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, on property
located at 14106 and 14118 Ambrosia Street.
Case No. 0714-03 Brite Star Remodeling, LLC: A change of zoning
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from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay, not resulting in a
change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is described as
Lots 2B, 3B, 4B and 5B, Block 1, Padre Island-Corpus Christi No. 1,
located along the west side of Ambrosia Street, southwest of South
Padre Island Drive (PR 22) and north of Marina Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 16, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District
to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay, subject to nine development conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Brite Star Remodeling, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 2B, 3B, 4B and 5B, Block 1,
Padre Island-Corpus Christi, No. 1, from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3
District to the "RS-TH/PUD" Townhouse District with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the the construction of a 10-unit townhouse development that
deviates from the traditional townhouse development standards.Ms.Gunning
stated that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning
change subject to the development conditions.Council Member McIntyre made
a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott and
passed.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council
Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the
"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the"CR-2/I0" Resort
Commercial District with Island Overlay, on property located at
14845 South Padre Island Drive
Case No. 0714-05 Gabriele Stauder-Hilpold: A change of zoning from
the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR-2/IO" Resort
Commercial District with Island Overlay. The property to be rezoned is
described as a 6.28 acre tract of land out of a portion of Lot 1, Block
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27B and all of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block 41, Padre Island -Corpus Christi
Island Fairway Estates, located at the southwest corner of South
Padre Island Drive (PR 22)and Compass Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 16, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-AT" Multifamily AT
District to the "CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial District with Island
Overlay.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Gabriele Stauder-Hilpold, Trustee ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 6.28 acre tract of land
out of a portion of Lot 1, Block 27B and all of Lots 3, 4 and 5, Block
41, Padre Island -Corpus Christi Island Fairway Estates, from the
"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial
District with Island Overlay; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Annika Gunning with Development
Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the development of a mixed commercial use.Ms.Gunning stated
that the Planning Commission and staff were in favor of the zoning change.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Garza and passed.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the
public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing City to
participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Of Corpus Christi to participate in the
Texas Enterprise Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act,
Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (The "Act"), providing tax
incentives; Designating a liaison for overseeing Enterprise Projects
and communicating with interested Parties
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation,stated that the purpose of this item is to
authorize the City of Corpus Christi to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone
program and designate a liaison to oversee the enterprise projects.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by
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Council Member Magill and passed.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the public
hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
15. First Public Hearing-Southside FM 2444 Annexation
Local Government Code, Chapter 43.063(a) requires the City to
conduct two public hearings prior to First Reading of an Annexation
Ordinance for the proposed Southside FM 2444 Annexation area
commonly referred to as a portion of the Chapman Ranch/ proposed
APEX Wind Farm generally located along and on both sides of FM
2444, areas South of FM 2444 and west of County Road 41.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Utilities Mark Van Vleck stated
that the purpose of this item is to hold the first of two(2)public hearings for
the Southside FM 2444 annexation.Mr.Van Vleck presented a schedule of the
annexation;an area map of the proposed wind farm; a map of the areas
proposed to be annexed;a profile on the current condition of the annexation
area;and the services to the annexation area.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed.Mayor Martinez called for comments
from the public.The following individuals spoke in opposition to the
annexation:Carolyn Moon;Steven Floyd,representing John Chapman Farms
Limited and Ms.Louise Chapman; Russell Samples,representing the Height,
John Orr,and Dana Orr families;Grady Jolley,representing ten(10)property
owners;Carol Kirkpatrick;Jeff Ferguson,Vice President of Apex Clean Energy;
and Rene Reese,Cowles-Coles Memorial Trust and Cowles-Coles Charitable
Trust.The following individuals spoke in support of the annexation:Shane
Torno,representing Citizens for Responsible Growth; Don Dunlap,
representing local broadcasters;and Bart Braselton,representing the Builders
Association of Corpus Christi.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a request to provide a
copy of the passed resolution regarding the annexation to Mr.Jolley;the
service plan for the annexation and the estimate of the costs for utilities and
services;the assumed annual tax revenues;and when the Council would
receive the offer made by Apex.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council
Member Magill recused himself from the discussion on Item 15.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session.
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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
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 2 and stated that
the following motion was discussed in executive session for Council
consideration:
Motion to offer to get back to the table with the Fire Union:
1.Final Offer Binding Arbitration;
2.Abate All Litigation and Factfinding Grievance;
3.20 days Pre-Impasse Bargaining Plus Options to Extend;
4.No New Communications,Advertising or Public Relations(Honoring Page 21
of the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement)Until Final Agreement;
5.Both Fire Union and City may post the unedited videos of the Collective
Bargaining Negotiations and associated documents on their respective
websites;
6.Initial Joint Press Release Announcing the Agreement to this Process;
7.Neutral Location for Negotiations;and
8.This Agreement to be memorialized in Writing.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to approve the motion as presented,seconded
by Council Member Loeb.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-109
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 16)
16. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute the Relocation
Agreement with American Electric Power Texas Central Company(AEPTCC)for
the O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant Transmission Line Relocation.Ms.
Gray said that AEPTCC will proceed with design and construction work in
connection with AEPTCC's Lon Hill to Medio Creek 138 KV Transmission Line
that traverses the O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.This Motion was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
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Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-113
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17 -21)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a waterline reimbursement
agreement and appropriating funds for property located at the
southeast corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Boston Drive
Ordinance authorizing execution of a distribution main extension
construction and reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement")with The
John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation ("Developer"),
for the construction of a distribution waterline and appropriating
$21,331.74 from the NO. 4030 Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to
reimburse the developer in accordance with the agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
execution of a distribution main extension construction and reimbursement
agreement with The John G.and Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation for
the construction of a distribution waterline and appropriating$21,331.74 to
reimburse the developer.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a wastewater reimbursement
agreement and appropriating funds for property located at the
southeast corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Boston Drive
Ordinance authorizing execution of a wastewater collection line
extension construction and reimbursement agreement("Agreement")
with The John G. and Marie Stella Kenedy Foundation ("Developer"),
for the construction of a wastewater collection line and appropriating
$12,819.36 from the NO. 4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust
Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Development Services
Barney Williams stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize execution
of a wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement with The John G.and Marie Stella Kenedy Foundation for the
construction of a wastewater collection line and appropriating$12,819.36 to
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reimburse the developer.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess due to technical difficulties.
19. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a waterline reimbursement
agreement and appropriating funds for property located at the
southside of Safety Steel Drive,west of Rodd Field Road and
south of Yorktown Boulevard
Ordinance authorizing execution of a distribution main extension
construction and reimbursement Agreement("Agreement")with MPM
Development, L.P., ("Developer"), for the construction of a distribution
waterline and appropriating $22,691.12 from the No. 4030 Water
Distribution Main Trust Fund to reimburse the developer in accordance
with the agreement.
Mayor Martinez reconvened the meeting and referred to Item 19.Interim
Director of Development Services Barney Williams stated that the purpose of
this item is to authorize execution of a distribution main extension
construction and reimbursement agreement with MPM Development,L.P.,for
the construction of a distribution waterline and appropriate$22,691.12 to
reimburse the developer.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
20. First Reading Ordinance-Approving an engineering construction
contract and amendment no. 2 of a professional services contract
for construction inspection services for Home Road from Ayers
Street to Port Avenue(Bond 2012)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by adding $25,000 in Gas Capital
Improvement Program Reserves from Fund 4551 Gas 2009 CIP Fund;
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transferring $650,000 from Bond 2012 Project#E12103 Leopard
Street from Crosstown to Palm from FY 2015 to Bond 2012 Project
E12100 Home Road from Ayers Street to Port Avenue; increasing
expenditures in the amount of$25,000; and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with Salinas
Construction Technologies, Ltd. from Pleasanton, Texas in the
amount of$1,884,600.57, for the Bond 2012 Project Home Road from
Ayers Street to Port Avenue for the total base bid and executing
Amendment No. 2 to a Professional Services Contract with Naismith
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$104,000
for restated total price of$365,362.50 for the Bond 2012 Project
Home Road from Ayers Street to Port Avenue for Construction
Inspection Services.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract with Salinas Construction Technologies,Ltd and to execute
Amendment No.2 to a professional services contract with Naismith
Engineering,Inc.for Home Road from Ayers Street to Port Avenue.Ms.Gray
provided the project scope,schedule and budget.In response to a council
member,Acting Director of Capital Programs Natasha Fudge stated that staff
worked with the design engineers and the public to address the concerns
regarding curb cuts and will invite all stakeholders to a second meeting to
make sure that the concerns were addressed.There were no comments from
the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance -Approving a construction contract for
the Hike and Bike Trail Development-Bear Creek Trail project
(Bond 2012)
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by adding $74,969.52 from Fund
4526 Storm Water 2009 Revenue Bond Project Reserves to the Hike
and Bike Trail Development Project (Bond 2012); increasing
expenditures in the amount of$74,969.52; and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Gourley
Contracting, LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$1,047,070.40 for the Hike and Bike Trail Development- Bear Creek
project for the base bid only (Bond 2012).
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract with Gourley Contracting,LLC.for the Hike and Bike Trail
Development-Bear Creek Trail project.Ms.Gray also presented the project
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scope,schedule and budget.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the distance of the
hike and bike trail;the total cost of the project;the cost of the drainage
improvements;the percentage breakdown of engineering fees;the use of
crushed granite versus concrete;and a map of the total concept of the hike
and bike trail.This Ordinance was passed on first reading with the following
vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 22 -26)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Margie
Rose stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 26.Mayor Martinez
requested a presentation on Item 25.City Manager Ron Olson stated that Mike
Culbertson with the EDC requested to present information on Items 22,23,and
24.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Riojas recused
herself from the discussion on Item 22.
22. Nominating Valero Refining -Texas, L.P. as a Triple Jumbo Texas
Enterprise Project
Resolution nominating Valero Refining -Texas, L.P. ("Valero")to the
Office of the Governor Economic Development&Tourism ("EDT")
through the Economic Development Bank("Bank") as a triple jumbo
enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act("Act)
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
23. Nominating M& G Resins USA, LLC as a Double Jumbo Texas
Enterprise Zone Project
Resolution nominating M & G Resins USA, LLC ("M & G")to the Office
of the Governor Economic Development&Tourism ("EDT")through
the Economic Development Bank("Bank") as a double jumbo
enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act ("Act)
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
24. Nominating Equistar as a Double Jumbo Texas Enterprise Zone
Project
Resolution nominating Equistar Chemicals, LP ("Equistar")to the
Office of the Governor Economic Development&Tourism ("EDT")
through the Economic Development Bank ("Bank") as a double jumbo
enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act("Act").
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This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
25. Approving the extension and modified terms of the management
agreement for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to extend and
modify terms of Professional Services Management Agreement with
CCMJV for the operation of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science
and History.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
26. Amending the Financial Budgetary Policies
Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by
Resolution 029848 and providing financial policy direction on
preparation of the annual budgets.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 27 -28)
27. Proposed FY2015 General Fund Budget
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.City Manager Ron Olson stated that the
purpose of this item is to present the FY2015 Proposed General Fund budget.
City Manager Olson provided a summary of the proposed operating budget
including the total budget;the number of funds;the new anticipated revenues;
an explanation of the current tax rate,effective tax rate,and the roll back tax
rate;the expenditure detail for the increase of revenue;and the guiding
principles of the budget: 1)persist in fiscal control by putting first things first
and living within our means;2)execute on core mission;3)treat all employees
fairly;4)maintain long-term sustainability;and 5)achieve continuous
improvements.
Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson referred to a powerpoint presentation on
the General Fund summary including the guiding principles;mission of the
general fund;general fund interaction with the internal services,bond/special
revenue,and enterprise funds;the ad valorem tax per capita and sales tax
budgeted per capita comparisons to other cities;a comparison of the general
fund revenues and expenditures to similar cities;a comparison of the tax rate
per$100 valuation;the 5-year property tax rate;the FY2013 Property Tax Rate
distribution;the number of proposed full-time equivalent employees
allocation; revenues and expenditures; projected fund balance;decision
packages for consideration;and the issues that were considered to create the
budget.
Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:the tax rate increase
should Proposition No.2 be passed;the financial policy target of 25%,of the
general fund balance;the proposed increase the City contributes to the
retirement system by 1%for sustainability of the retirement plan;the
departments identified to undergo a competitive assessment;the reason step
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increases for employees are in separate decision packages;the increased
economic development incentives;the City's training programs for employees;
the decision packages focusing on the South Texas Military Task Force
including the military liaison and annual contribution;documentation to track
and maintain the fleet replacement;the City Secretary's budget not including
the election costs;whether there is a way to focus on a specific area for street
sweeping to see an impact;consideration to review the Crime Control and
Prevention District budget and use the additional revenue to add additional,
sustainable police officers to increase the police force;the cost per acre for
mowing;how much the fund balance grew based on higher revenues than
projected or lower spending;a use of one-time expenditures to improve the the
former quarantine building at Animal Control;whether park mowing was
contractual or internal;the 0%rate increases for health insurance for
employees;an explanation of the traffic management system;the reason storm
water costs are in the general fund; pay increases for the Legal Department;
non-departmental transfers included to streets;whether there are any tax
incentives that do not have a cap on total value; the City's percentage of
property tax distribution;the reorganization of the Communications
Department;clarification on economic development contractual agreement;
when the Council will receive a report on the Etico Solutions Manpower Study
for the Police Department;increasing spending on park maintenance;
addressing litter at parks;the investments to upgrade software;
and consideration for additional funding for the City Auditor's Office for travel
for peer review and staffing of an Assistant Auditor.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to direct the City Manager to come
back with a sustainable number of additional police officers funded from the
Crime Control and Prevention District;seconded by Council Member Loeb and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to direct the City Manager to convert the
plan for the pension funding into an amendment to the Financial Policies and
bring back for Council consideration,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion to direct the City Manager to review the
opportunity to add the peer review and the Assistant Auditor expense to the
budget for a total not to exceed$18,500,seconded by Mayor Martinez and
passed unanimously.
28. Proposed FY2015 Internal Service Funds Budget
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan referred to a powerpoint presentation on the Internal
Service Funds Summary for FY2014-2015 including the mission of the funds;
the pinnacle issues the funds will face;major accomplishments;the number of
full-time equivalents; revenues;total expenditures;the summary of fund
balances;projected change in fund balance;and decision packages for
consideration.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the benefits of the
City's health clinic;whether the City is allowed to earn interest on the monies
dedicated to satisfying GASB45 liability;the lease-purchase of CNG trucks;
and administration reimbursement on bond projects.
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S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
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