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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/09/2014 gyUS Com` Ili U 4111 1852 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 September 9, 2014 which were approved by the City Council on September 16, 2014. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of September, 2014. TR-C1( - ZCZCZ- Rebecca Huerta City Secretary SEAL INDEXED Corpus Christi 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi,TX 78401 / �l cctexas.com Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday,September 9,2014 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 Felix Zavala, El Shaddai Church. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Police Captain David Blackmon, Code Enforcement. Police Captain David Blackmon 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. (Council Member Scott arrived at 11:45 a.m.Council Member Riojas arrived at 11:47 a.m.) Charter Officers: Deputy City Manager Margie Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary Rebecca Huerta. (City Manager Ron Olson arrived at 11:51 a.m.) 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 September 2014 as, "National Childhood Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 Cancer Awareness Month and September 9, 2014 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Day" Proclamation declaring September 2014 as, "Life Insurance Awareness Month" Proclamation declaring September 24, 2014 as, "Putting With Your Politicians" Proclamation declaring September 26, 2014 as, "Nueces County Community Action Agency's 50th Anniversary" Presentation of September Green and Clean Award to Brewster Street Icehouse Swearing-in Ceremony for City Attorney Miles K. Risley Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in ceremony for City Attorney Miles K.Risley. 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.Abel Alonzo thanked Police Chief Floyd Simpson,the Police Department and Officer Denise Pace for securing the environment around City Hall.Susie Luna Saldana thanked City Manager Ron Olson,Police Chief Floyd Simpson and Fire Chief Robert Rocha for attending the Labor Day celebration.Ms.Saldana also addressed the increase in fees and fines on taxpayers.Dr.Ridge Hammons spoke regarding the statistics presented by the Commission on Children and Youth that focus on the effects of reducing programs for youth.Dr.Hammons requested that the Council consider not removing programs that keep youth occupied.Brian Watson commended Police Officer Denise Pace for keeping City Hall safe and spoke regarding the beach erosion on North Beach.Carrie Robertson Meyer spoke regarding the erosion on North Beach and asked the Council to be proactive when the community expresses concerns.Ms.Meyer also spoke regarding Item 25,the process of notification for the sale of parks and use of proceeds for parks that are sold.Gary Schwartz spoke regarding an excessive water bill that he received for his residence and the cost of water.Juan Araiza requested that the City Council hold City leaders accountable and responsible. G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments. a. Water Rates City Manager Ron Olson stated that staff has presented two work sessions regarding the FY2014-2015 Operating budget and the biggest issue is the increase in water rates.The water system is the most important asset to city and the region. Staff has listened to the City Council and the public that the increase in the proposed water rates is burdensome to the citizens and staff is proposing an alternative to mitigate those fees.Mr.Olson explained that staff is presenting an option to use$8.6 million from the unrestricted reserve Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 balance to offset the impacts of conservation.Mr.Olson stated that option is not a permanent fix and would like to recommend coming back early next year to address the rate structure and how to administer the rates.Mr.Olson added that staff is pursuing the most cost effective and efficient way to manage the water system. Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van Vleck referred to a powerpoint presentation on the water rates including the option of using reserves to offset impacts of conservation;the overall costs included in the water rate;the calculation to determine unit cost for the system;costs;adjustments;volume; the calculation to determine rates;the unit cost for raw water and storm water; the inside-city-limit(ICL)residential unit cost;the calculated block rates;and the calculation to determine the water rate.Council members expressed support to use the reserves to offset the impacts of conservation. b. Other None. J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: 6. Arts and Cultural Commission Landmark Commission Library Board Museum of Science and History Advisory Board Sister City Committee Water Resources Advisory Committee Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following appointments were made: Library Board Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Abigail Bair,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously. Arts and Cultural Commission Mayor Martinez made a motion to recommend the reappointments of Patricia Reinhardt-Mondragon,Brad Kisner and Paul Duke,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously. Landmark Commission Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint John M.Olson and Kim Charba,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Antonio Illas,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.Council Member Loeb made a motion to appoint Craig Thompson,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to realign Albert R.Soto to a regular member,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Ernest Bert Rucker,Jr.,Matt Teifke,Jr.and Nathan Westervelt,seconded by Council Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 Member McIntyre and passed unanimously. H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -4) Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Magill is recusing himself from the discussion on Item 4.The Council went into executive session. 2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, of the Texas Government Code for deliberations as to the appointment and employment of a Municipal Court Judge with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2 and stated that the following motion was discussed in executive session for consideration: Motion to approve an Ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Municipal Court Committee and providing for the appointment of Ray Gonzalez for a position as Municipal Court Judge of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi,Texas. Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed and approved on emergency 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 Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 030271 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. 4. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of theTexas Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys on annexation, with possible action and discussion in open session This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. MINUTES: 5. Regular Meeting of August 26, 2014 and Special Meeting of August 29, 2014 Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Allen and passed unanimously. 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 K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7 -9) Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from the Council or the public.The consent agenda items were passed 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 7. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District, on property located at 14202 Ambrosia Street. (1st Reading 8/26/14) Case No. 0714-07 Masterpiece Holdings, Inc.: A change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT. The property is described as Lot 1C, Block 2, Padre Island No. 1, located on the north side of Ambrosia Street, southeast of South Padre Island Drive (PR 22) and east of Marina Drive. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 30, 2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily Apartment Tourist District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon application by Masterpiece Holdings, Inc., ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 1C, Block 2, Padre Island No. 1, from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication. This Ordinance was heard on Second Reading and was passed on the Consent Agenda. Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 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:030272 8. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from the "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to"RS-TH/IO/PUD" Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay, on property located at 14822 Leeward Drive. (1st Reading 8/26/14) Case No. 0714-04 Ocean Harbor, Inc.: A change of zoning from the "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT District with an Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property is described as Lot 17A, Block 52, Padre Island - Corpus Christi, Section B, located along the east of Leeward Drive, approximately 270 feet south of St. Bartholomew Avenue. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 30, 2014): Approval of the change of zoning from "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT District 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 Ocean Harbor, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 17A, Block 52, Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section B, from the "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily AT District with Island Overlay to the "RS-TH/IO/PUD"Townhouse District with an Island Overlay and Planned Unit Development Overlay; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication. This Ordinance was heard on Second Reading and was passed on the Consent Agenda. 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: 030273 Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 9. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, on property located at 7201 Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 8/26/14) Case No. 0714-06 Related Investors, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is described as being a 12.28 acre tract of land out of Lots 1 and 2, Section 24 and Lots 31 and 32, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the east side of Rodd Field Road, approximately 2,200 feet south of Yorktown Boulevard. Planning Commission & Staff Recommendation (July 30, 2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon application by Related Investors, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 12.28 acre tract of land out of Lots 1 and 2, Section 24 and Lots 31 and 32, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication. This Ordinance was heard on second reading and was passed on the Consent Agenda. 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: 030274 M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 10 - 11) 10. Public Hearing for the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Operating Budget Public hearing for the City of Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Operating Budget for September 9, 2014 during the regular City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 am at City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Assistant Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to hold a public Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 hearing on the proposed FY2014-2015 Operating Budget.Mr.Houlihan provided a review of the operating budge,t including the guiding fiscal principles;the mission and mission elements;the total number of employees; total revenues;total expenditures by fund;the general fund highlights;the proposed property tax rate;the general fund projected fund balance;the internal service/special revenue fund highlights;the combined fund balance of all the internal service funds;the special revenue funds projected fund balance;the utility rate impact;the enterprise funds projected fund balances; and timeline for the budget. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to direct the City Manager to come back to City Council with an amendment in the enterprise fund for putting$8.6 million from reserves into storm water to offset a utility rate increase, seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously. Council members asked questions regarding the following topics:the restricted and unrestricted projected balance in the general fund and the disparity in the number of sworn police officers from 2014 to 2015. Council Member Loeb made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed.There were no comments from the public. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed. N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 12) 12. Refunding of Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA)Water Supply Facilities Revenue Bonds for Debt Service Savings Resolution authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary to approve the issuance of refunding bonds designated as Lavaca-Navidad River Authority Water Supply Contract Revenue Refunding Bonds Taxable Series 2014, (Lake Texana Project); and other matters in connection therewith. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez stated that the City Council previously approved a similar resolution on March 18,2014 approving the refunding of bonds by the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority(LNRA).Ms.Sanchez explained that the resolution expired on September 1,2014 prior to the refunding and the LNRA is requesting a new resolution to proceed with refunding.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 Enactment No:030275 Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 -19) 13. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of$168,613 for the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program; and Appropriating the$168,613 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to fund the enhancement of law enforcement efforts by the Police Department and Nueces County under an established interlocal agreement which provides that 50% of the funds be distributed to Nueces County. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Police Management Services Director Pat Eldridge stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the U.S.Department of Justice for the FY2014 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program for 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: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 14. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant funding for the Senior Companion Program (SCP) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service in the amount of$264,007 for the Senior Companion Program with a City match of$76,903; and appropriating the$264,007 grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Senior Companion Program. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the grant funding for the renewal of the Senior Companion 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 Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 Abstained: 0 15. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a $427,397 final grant from the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the FY 2014 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition Program. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the grant funding for the annual renewal of the Elderly Nutrition 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 Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 16. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a$47,934.00 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program; appropriating the$47,934.00 grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the grant funding for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP).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 Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 17. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a continued services "Bundle" grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services for continued clinical services Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 documents necessary to accept and appropriate a total grant amount of$722,821 from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide continued clinical services for the contract period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015; and to ratify acceptance of the grants to begin as of September 1, 2014. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Assistant Director of Public Health Aurora Parlamas stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a bundle grant of$722,821 from the Texas Department of of State Health Services to provide continued clinical services.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 Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 18. First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District, on property located at 822 Graham Road (Public Hearing held 7/22/14)(Tabled 7/29/14) (Postponed 8/26/14) 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. Staff Recommendation: Denial of the change of zoning from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District and, in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a boat storage facility subject to ten conditions. Planning Commission Recommendation: 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 Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Annika Gunning with Development Services stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property from"RE"to"CG-2"to allow for the development of a boat storage facility on Compton Road.Council members asked questions regarding the differences in the allowable uses between the"CG-2"and"RE/SP"zoning;and intent by the applicant to continue"CG-2"zoning for the property on Graham Road. John Kendall,representative for the applicant,stated that the property near Graham Road will remain"RE"zoning.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 Riojas Absent: 2- Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 19. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the board composition for Reinvestment Zone Number Three Amending Ordinance No. 027996, adopted on December 16, 2008, which designated a certain area within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi as a tax increment financing district known as "Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas" (the "Reinvestment Zone"), which was amended by Ordinance No. 028136 on April 28, 2009 and Ordinance No. 029403 on March 2, 2012, to correct the Board appointment procedure to comply with state law on tax increment participation; providing for severance; and providing for publication. Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the ordinance regarding the Reinvestment Zone Number Three to correct the board composition as required by the Tax Code.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 Riojas Absent: 3- Council Member Leal, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Scott Abstained: 0 P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -32) Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 25. 20. Approving the purchase of four hundred (400)AV 3000 HT Masks for the Fire Department Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 Motion approving the purchase of four hundred (400)AV 3000 HT Mask from Municipal Emergency Services Inc., Houston, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0234-14 based on the lowest responsible bid for a total expenditure of$83,556.00. Funds are available in the General Fund Budget FY 2013- 2014. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 21. Approving supply agreements for food items for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP) Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following amounts in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-14-3 for food items which include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables; meats and condiments, for an estimated six month expenditure of $235,260.88, of which $117,630.43 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The terms of the contracts shall be for six months with options to extend for up to three additional months, subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the suppliers, and the City Manager or designee. Funds are available through the Meals on Wheels Grant. LaBatt Food Service Performance Food Group Corpus Christi, Texas Victoria, Texas 181 Line Items 113 Line Items $125,653.64 $109,607.24 Grand Total: $235,260.88 This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 22. Approving the purchase of the Community Development and Regulation (CDR) module of Infor for the Health Department Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to approve the purchase of additional licenses and consulting hours provided sole source from Infor(US), Inc., Alpharetta, GA, for a total expenditure of$76,263. Funds are available in the Health Department FY2013-2014 budget. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 23. Approving an interlocal agreement for local emergency response planning Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a renewal of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for a term of five (5) Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 years for the Local Emergency Response Planning Specific to Extremely Hazardous Substances with Nueces County, City of Corpus Christi, and Port of Corpus Christi Authority. This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. 24. Authorizing an interlocal agreement with West Oso School District for prevention and intervention services from the Juvenile Assessment Center Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an interlocal cooperation agreement with West Oso Independent School District regarding prevention and intervention programs. This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. 25. Approving a process of notification for the sale of parks and use of proceeds for parks sold subject to the 2014 election ballot proposition Resolution dedicating the proceeds from the sale of park lands exclusively for the improvement of existing parks; requiring notification to property owners within 500 feet of a park land to be sold; and providing for an effective date. This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. 26. Approving the renewal of a joint funding agreement for maintaining accurate records of all inflows and releases in the City's water reservoir Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to renew an annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the United States Geological Society (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for automated river gauging stations to gather and maintain accurate records of all inflows and releases in the City's water reservoir, with the City's cost to be $140,860. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 27. Approving an engineering design contract for interim sludge management improvements at O. N. Stevens water treatment plant Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the engineering contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $119,600 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Interim Sludge Management Improvements for design, bid and construction phase services. Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 28. Approving amendment no.4 of an engineering monitoring contract for the Watershed Monitoring Program Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount of$98,439, for a total restated fee of$555,081 Nueces River Water Quality, Oso Creek Water Level & City of Corpus Christi Meteorological Monitoring 2014-2015. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 29. Authorizing a design services contract for the Police Vehicle Impound Yard and Garage Phase 2 project(Bond 2012) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design Services Contract with Freese and Nichols from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$110,168 for the Police Vehicle Impound Yard and Garage Phase 2 for the design, bid, and construction phase services (Bond 2012). This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 30. Approving an engineering services contract for groundwater monitoring and related services at the JC Elliott Municipal Landfill Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering contract with Tolunay-Wong Engineers of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $133,700.00 for Groundwater Monitoring and Related Services at J.0 Elliott Landfill. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 31. Approving an engineering services contract for groundwater monitoring and related services at Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an engineering contract with Tolunay-Wong Engineers of Houston, Texas in the amount of$138,280.00 for Groundwater Monitoring and Related Services at Cefe Valenzuela Landfill. This Motion was recommended to consent agenda. 32. Amending the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District agreement to align with the City's fiscal year Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the Corpus Christi Page 15 Printed on 9/11/2014 City Council Meeting Minutes September 9,2014 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District to align with the City's new fiscal year. This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda. Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (NONE) R. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:21 p.m. Corpus Christi Page 16 Printed on 9/11/2014