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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 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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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: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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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