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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 16, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on September 23, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of September, 2014.
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City Council
Tuesday,September 16,2014 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 Reverend Yul Ibay, Holy Cross Catholic Church.
Reverend Yul Ibay gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Police
Commander Todd Green.
Police Commander Todd Green 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 11:35 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
Deputy City Manager Margie Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council
Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council
Member Mark Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Priscilla Leal
E. Proclamations/Commendations (NONE)
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.Deputy City Manager Rose stated that there were no comments.
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a. Other
None.
I. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of September 9, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the approval of the
minutes.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 -23)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member McIntyre
requested that Item 9 be pulled for individual consideration.The remaining
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
4. Approving the purchase of four hundred (400)AV 3000 HT Masks
for the Fire Department
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-115
5. 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
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-116
6. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-117
7. 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)
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030276
8. Authorizing an interlocal agreement with West Oso School
District for prevention and intervention services from the Juvenile
Assessment Center
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030277
10. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-118
11. Approving an engineering design contract for interim sludge
management improvements at 0. 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.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-119
12. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-120
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13. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-121
14. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-122
15. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-123
16. 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
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown
Management District to align with the City's new fiscal year.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030279
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG)(1st Reading 9/9/14)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030280
18. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funding for the Senior Companion Program (SCP)(1st Reading
9/9/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030281
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)(1st Reading 9/9/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030282
20. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)(1st
Reading 9/9/14)
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
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No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030283
21. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating a
continued services "Bundle" grant from the Texas Department of
State Health Services for continued clinical services (1st Reading
9/9/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030284
22. Second 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)(1st Reading 9/9/14)
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
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UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 10.861-acre tract of land out of Lot
10, Section 48, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from
the"RE" Residential Estate District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030285
23. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the board composition
for Reinvestment Zone Number Three (1st Reading 919/14)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030286
9. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 9.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
amend the resolution to require a sign to be posted in the parks 10 days prior
to sale as well as notification to property owners,seconded by Council
Member Scott and passed unanimously. This Resolution was passed and
approved as amended 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: 030278
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:(NONE)
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 24)
24. Adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 Property Tax Rate
Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.585264 per $100 valuation
which is effectively a 7.71% increase over the effective tax rate; and
declaring an emergency.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to set the property tax rate of
$0.585264 per$100 valuation which is a 7.71%increase over the effective tax
rate. Ms. Sanchez stated that recommended tax rate is the same rate as the
prior year.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna
Saldana asked the City Council to consider that even if the tax rate stays the
same as last year,taxes will still increase because of the increase in appraised
values.
Council Member Loeb made a motion that the property tax rate be increased by
the adoption of a tax rate of$0.585264 per$100 valuation,which is effectively a
7.71% increase in the tax rate,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030287
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-28)
25. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant and
reimbursement funds from Texas State Library and Archives
Commission for special library services
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept grants from the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission ("TSLAC") in the amount of$8,373 for the
Impact Grant, in the amount of$37,226 for the Special Projects Grant,
in the amount of$4,822 for the Edge Implementation Reimbursement
Program, and in the amount of$3,000 for the Texas Reads Grant; and
appropriating $53,421 from TSLAC in the Library Grants Fund No.
1068.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Director of Libraries Laura Garcia stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate grants from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the amount of$53,421.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed
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on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance -Approving the Southside FM2444
Annexation
Ordinance annexing Laureles Farm Tracts adjacent to the City limits
located along and on both sides of FM 2444, areas south of FM 2444
and west of County Road 41, commonly referred to as a portion of the
Chapman Ranch and a portion of the proposed APEX Wind Farm;
providing for a Municipal Services Plan for the annexed tracts of land;
providing that the owner and inhabitants are entitled to all rights,
privileges, and burdens of other citizens and property owners of the
City of Corpus Christi and are subject to and bound by the City
Charter, Ordinances, Resolutions and Rules; providing for amendment
of the official maps of the City of Corpus Christi; designating area to
be added to City Council District number 5; providing for severence;
and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.City Secretary Huerta announced that
Council Member Magill would abstain from the discussion and vote on this
item.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van Vleck stated that the purpose of
this item is to have the first reading on the annexation ordinance for Southside
FM 2444.Mr.Van Vleck presented the annexation schedule,a map of the
proposed wind farm and annexation area;the area profile;and services.Mayor
Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana and Jack
Gordy spoke in opposition to the annexation. Abel Alonzo and Prasant Chhotu
spoke in support of the annexation.Council members spoke regarding the
effects that wind turbines could place on air traffic safety,the military
presence,and the ability to receive signals for television and radio
communications;the Joint Land Use Study with the Navy;and the schedule for
the second reading of the ordinance. 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 McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
26. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
amendment no. 2 of the Federal Aviation Administration grant for
upgrading security and perimeter road systems at the airport
Ordinance appropriating $92,864 from the Federal Aviation
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Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-048-2011, Amendment No. 2, in
the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund to upgrade security
and perimeter road systems at Corpus Christi International Airport;
changing the FY 2013-2014 capital budget adopted by Ordinance No.
029916 by increasing revenues and expenditures by$92,864.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funding for airport projects
associated with the Federal Aviation Administration Grant 48,Amendment 2 in
the amount of$92,864 to upgrade security and perimeter road systems at the
Corpus Christi International Airport.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Federal Aviation
Administration grant funds for taxiway improvements at the
airport
Ordinance appropriating $6,500,000 from the Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-051-2014 in the No. 3020 Airport
Capital Improvement Fund to rehabilitate Taxiways B, B1, B2, B3, B4
and B5 at Corpus Christi International Airport; changing the FY
2013-2014 capital budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by
increasing revenues and expenditures by$6,500,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funding for airport projects
associated with Federal Aviation Administration Grant No.51 in the amount of
$6,500,000 to be used to rehabilitate various taxiways at the Corpus Christi
International Airport.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for comments from the
public.Jack Gordy requested that the Code Enforcement Department be
investigated for not enforcing code violations.Susie Luna Saldana spoke
regarding the increases in City fees and the burden to taxpayers.Linda Walters
stated that the lights on Interstate 37,Exit 2 have been out for three months
and requested that the lights be repaired for safety reasons.Mariah Lauridzen
recommended that the Council consider changing downtown streets from
one-way to two-way as a project to revitalize the downtown area.John Helm
and Skip Butler thanked the Council for supporting the annexation on the
southside.Juan Ariaza spoke regarding taking the politics out of City policy
and read portions of the City's Code of Ethics.Carrie Robertson Meyer spoke
in opposition to the proposed annexation and suggested delaying action until
hearing comments from the Navy regarding this issue.Cindi Mutchler
expressed appreciation to the City Council for their work and thanked them for
their service.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 1 -2)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the days executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
1. 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
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding legal
issues related to uninterruptible water rates and potential production of
uninterruptible waterwith possible discussion and action in open
session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Member Riojas recused herself from the discussion
on this item.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 29)
29. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Capital Improvement
Budget to accelerate funding for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
due to change in fiscal year
Ordinance amending the FY 2014 Capital Improvement Budget
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adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 by accelerating funding for the
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 in the amount of$14,000,000 from
Fiscal Year 2015 to Fiscal Year 2014; and increasing expenditures in
the amount of$14,000,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the FY2014 Capital
Improvement Budget by increasing expenditures by$14,000,000 to accelerate
the funding for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2.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
SPECIAL BUDGET RELATED ITEMS (ITEMS 30 -32)
30. First Reading Ordinance -Adopting the Proposed FY 2014-2015
Operating Budget
Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi budget for the ensuing
fiscal year beginning October 1, 2014; to be filed with the County
Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and providing
for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Assistant Manager of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the first
reading of the proposed FY2014-2015 Operating Budget,with the proposed
revenues of$832,787,546 and proposed expenditures of$830,117,690.Mr.
Houlihan stated that the amendment sheet includes the water rate option
discussed last week to use the revenue fund balance by$8.6 million to reduce
the rates and a correction to the golf capital reserves.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend to reduce the revenue by
$8.6 million in the Water fund as per the amendment sheet,seconded by
Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion to decrease revenue by$50,000 and
increase expenditures by$50,000 in the Golf Capital Reserve Fund,seconded
by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion to amend the budget to include funding
for the peer review and Assistant Auditor position in the amount of$18,500
from reserve appropriations,seconded by Mayor Martinez and passed
unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to place
the amendment for 13 additional officers to the Crime Control and Prevention
District budget on the October 14,2014 City Council agenda for consideration,
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seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed unanimously.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to amend the budget by$200,000,with
no project exceeding$50,000,from the Convention Center Maintenance Fund
to create a fund for improvements to public spaces involving tourism,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre.A brief discussion ensued regarding
the funding in the reserves for the Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT)fund and the
project list for convention center maintenance.Council Member Loeb amended
the motion to take the funds out of reserves,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.This Ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030287
31. First Reading Ordinance -Adjusting Water,Wastewater and Gas
Rates
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, regarding
water, gas and wastewater rates and fees; water laboratory charges;
compressed natural gas rates and charges; providing for publication,
providing for severance, and providing effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 31.Assistant Manager of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to adjust the
water,wastewater and gas rates that will support the proposed budget.Mr.
Houlihan said the rates reflect the reduction that was presented as an option at
the last meeting.There were no comments from the Council or the public.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030288
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 32 -45)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Rose
stated that staff had a presentation on Item 36 and Items 37-45 would be
presented under one presentation.
32. Approving new rental and recreational use fees for fiscal year
2014-2015
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Resolution adding new rental and recreational use fees for fiscal year
2014-2015 and providing for publication; effective date; and severance
of the same.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
33. Development Agreements for Property Owners with Exemptions
in the Southside FM 2444 Annexation Area
Resolution granting a Development Agreement for properties in the
Proposed Southside FM 2444 Annexation Area where the property
contains an agricultural, wildlife management, or timber land
exemption established by the Nueces County Appraisal District and
where the property owner has requested the City grant a development
agreement in lieu of annexation on their qualifying property; providing
for a 15 year time limit; providing that the City will not annex land that
is the subject of a Development Agreement; providing that the
development agreement authorizes the City to enforce all regulations
and planning authority of the municipality provided the authority does
not interfere with the use of the area for agriculture, wildlife
management, or timber land uses; providing that the area under the
Development Agreement is considered adjacent or contiguous to the
city; providing that the agreement is automatically terminated if the
landowner files any type of subdivision plat or related development
document regardless of how the property is appraised by the Nueces
County Appraisal District; providing that the agreement will be filed
with the Nueces County Clerk; providing for severance; and providing
an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
34. Approving engineering contract amendment no. 2 for water
program management
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the engineering contract with URS Corporation of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$250,000 for a total restated
fee not to exceed $550,000 for Water Program Management.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
35. Approving amendment no. 1 to the engineering services contract
for the Nueces Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow
Monitoring 2014-2015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the
amount of$97,687, for a total restated fee of$192,292 for the Nueces
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Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
36. Resolution to acknowledge the Homeless Housing and Service
Program funding from TDHCA to the Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc.
Resolution to acknowledge the current FY2014-2015 funding
allocation of$199,843 provided by the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs to Mother Teresa Shelter, Inc. for the
Homeless Housing and Services Program; and to have each City
Council member submit a TDHCA"Uniform Previous Participation
Form".
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda
SPECIAL VEHICLE PURCHASES (ITEMS 37 -45)
37. Purchase of two (2) Police Interceptor sedans
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) police interceptor sedans
from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of
$55,172.00. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
38. Purchase of thirty-one (31) Police Vehicles
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-one (31) police vehicles from
Sames Ford, Corpus Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0224-14, based on lowest responsible bid for a total
expenditure of$794,185.49. Funds have been budgeted in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
39. Purchase of four(4)Tahoe Police Special Service Vehicles
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) Tahoe police special service
vehicles from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas for a total
expenditure of$133,088.00. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
40. Purchase and Lease Purchase of Backhoes five (5) in total
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Motion approving the purchase of two (2) Series III Tractor Loader
Backhoes and Lease Purchase of three (3) Series IV Tractor Loader
Backhoes from Doggett Machinery of Corpus Christi, Texas, based on
lowest responsible bid in accordance with Bid Invitation BI-0237-14 for
a total amount of$364,353. The backhoe will be used by the Gas,
Park& Recreation, Water and Wastewater Department. These units
are replacement to the fleet. Funds for the purchase of(2)two tractor
loader backhoes are available in the FY 2013-2014 Capital Outlay
Budget of the Maintenance Services. Funds for the lease purchase of
three (3)tractor loader backhoes will be provided through the City's
lease/purchase financing program.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
41. Purchase and Lease Purchase of five(5)CNG Vehicles,one (1)
Hybrid Vehicle and four(4) Heavy Trucks
Motion approving the purchase two (2) CNG vehicles, one (1) hybrid
vehicle, four(4) heavy trucks and the lease-purchase of two (2) CNG
Vans and one (1) heavy trucks from Caldwell Country Chevrolet,
Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of$403,915.23. The award is
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds for the
purchase of the vehicles have been budgeted in FY 2013-2014.
Financing for the lease-purchase of the vehicles will be provided
through the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
42. Purchase of one (1)Wheel Loader and one(1)Skid Steer Loader
Motion approving the purchase of one (1)Wheel Loader and one (1)
Skid Steer Loader from Waukesha- Pearce Industries Inc., Corpus
Christi, Texas for the total amount of$97,519.53. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding for the
purchase of the loaders is available in the Fleet Maintenance Services
Fund in FY 2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
43. Purchase and Lease Purchase of six (6) Mowers,three (3)
Tractors and seven (7) Heavy Trucks (CNG)
Motion approving the purchase five (5) mowers, three (3) tractors, four
(4) heavy trucks (CNG), and the lease-purchase of one (1) mower,
and three (3) heavy trucks (CNG) from the following companies for the
following amounts for a total amount of $1,593,206.52. The award is
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston
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Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Funding for the purchase of
mowers, tractors and heavy trucks are available in the Capital Outlay
Budget of the Maintenance Service Fund and the Municipal
Information System Fund. Financing for the lease-purchase of mower
and heavy trucks will be provided through the City's lease-purchase
financing contractor.
John Deere Company Houston Freightliner Kubota Tractor
Corp.
Cary, NC Houston, TX Torrance, CA
Items 1, 2, &3 Items 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 Items 10 & 11
$118,389.52 $1,391,583.00 $83,234.00
Grand Total: $1,593,206.52
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
44. Purchase and Lease of five (5) Excavators
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) excavators and the lease
purchase of one (1) excavator from Doggett Machinery, Corpus
Christi, TX for the total amount of$221,674.00. The award is based on
the lowest responsible bid in accordance to Bid Invitation BI-0223-14.
Funding for the purchase of excavators is available in the Fleet
Maintenance Services Fund in FY 2013-2014. Funds for the lease
purchase of excavator will be provided through the City's lease
purchase financing program.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
45. Purchase of one(1) Forklift
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Forklift from American
Material Handling, Inc. Watkinsville, GA for the total amount of
$58,863.00. The award is based on the lowest responsible bid in
accordance with Bid Invitation BI-0226-14. Funding for the purchase
of the forklift is available in Fleet Maintenance Services Fund in FY
2013-2014.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 46 -48)
46. Establishment and Implementation of an Airport Zoning
Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 46.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to familiarize the City Council with the
proposed establishment and implementation of an Airport Zoning Commission.
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Mr.Segundo referred to a powerpoint presentation including the authority for
establishing the Airport Zoning Commission and Joint Airport Zoning Board;
the differences between the Airport Zoning Commission and Joint Airport
Zoning Board;the Airport Zoning Commission proposed structure;the Airport
Zoning Commission flow chart;the two types of airport zoning regulations;the
controlled compatible land use area;the controlled compatible land use area
for all designated and proposed runways within the city limits;the controlled
compatible land use area that is designated for high usage; the reduced
compatible use areas;and the implementations schedule.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the City's efforts to
show support for the military presence in the area;the comments made
regarding the Navy's opinion on the annexation on the southside;and the Joint
Land Use Study.
47. Corpus Christi Downtown Management District Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 47.Executive Director of the Downtown
Management District(DMD)Terry Sweeney stated that the purpose of this item
is to provide an update on the activities of the Downtown Management District
(DMD).Mr.Sweeney presented information on the DMD's year-to-date
highlights including the creation of the clean team,development of a cleaning
and safety partnership,volunteer programs,and construction mitigation;and
the three-year strategic plan,priority areas,and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the leadership at the
DMD,additional funding from the City to the DMD;the public comment made at
today's meeting to change one-way streets to two-way streets;the status of
the Chaparral project,the project punch list,and estimated completion date;
the creation of the three-year strategic plan;and the construction mitigation.
Council Member Loeb made a motion directing the City Manager to partner
with the DMD to execute the DMD's three year plan and to return with
proposals and agenda items as necessary to accomplish this partnership,
seconded by Mayor Martinez and passed unanimously.
48. State legislative policy priorities for 84th Regular Session of the
Texas Legislature in 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 48.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of the item is to discuss the state
legislative policy priorities for the 84th Regular Session of the Texas
Legislature.Mr.Tagliabue referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
key dates for the 84th legislature;the City's support for general legislative
guidelines;items the City will likely oppose;the prioritization levels of
importance;policy topics on transportation,appropriations for seawater
desalination,the Texas Military Preparedness Commission,funding for TXDOT
projects,and continued investment in Texas tourism promotion,natural
resources,municipal authority,and higher education,
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:securing a portion of
the state hotel occupancy tax for bay beach cleaning; local funding options
and resources to address transportation; legislation on windfarms for the City
to have local control on its extraterritorial jurisdiction;the appropriation for
seawater desalination and natural resources;making the workforce a priority
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for education;and discussion on adopting an ordinance regarding payday
lenders.
R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez provided an update on Council Member Priscilla Leal's health
and thanked her for continuing to be part of the Council family.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:52 p.m.
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