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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 October 21, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on October 28, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of October, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Tuesday,October 21,2014 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 Jim Garcia, Primera Iglesia Bautista.
Reverend Jim Garcia gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Carlos
Gonzalez, Director of Facilities.
Director of Facilities Carlos Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Leal has been granted a
leave of absence.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
(Note:Council Member Scott arrived at 11:44 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 (NONE)
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Ron Olson
stated that he did not have any comments for the Council.
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a. Other
None.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 1)
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive session and stated there was no
business to discuss.This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
I. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 14, 2014
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to amend Item 7 to reflect that the motion made on that item
was seconded by Council Member Loeb.Council Member Loeb seconded the
motion to amend and the motion passed unanimously.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,seconded by
Council Member Allen and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -131
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.Council Member Riojas requested that Item 8 be pulled for
individual consideration.
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the FY2014-2015 Crime
Control and Prevention District Budget(Requires 2/3 vote)(1st
Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance approving the FY 2014-2015 amended budget for the
Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District to appropriate
expenditures of$1,296,212 for the addition of eleven (11)officers, two
(2) lieutenants, four(4)vehicles, and related equipment and supplies;
and amending the FY 2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030294, by increasing the number of authorized "Police
Lieutenant" positions by two (2) and the number of authorized "Police
Officer and Senior Police Officer" by forty eight(48).
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8.Council Member Riojas asked for a status of
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the Etico Manpower Study of the Police Department and when the plan will be
presented to the Council.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the original
study of the entire department was commissioned four(4)years ago and was
updated one year and a half years ago for the patrol division only.City
Manager Ron Olson said that his intent is to come back in January with a
discussion with the Council on what the requirements are for adequate and
ideal staffing across the entire enterprise to achieve the City's core mission.He
added that he is concerned with focusing on only one department,and he
needs to make sure that the entire enterprise is balanced. Mayor Martinez
stated that the Etico Study focused on community policing and best practices
and she requested a report from Chief Simpson on the best practices that
affect the budget.Council Member McIntyre spoke regarding the cost and
results of the study regarding Metrocom and proactive policing.There were no
comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed and approved on
second reading with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030314
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
Consent Agenda Items 3-13,with the exception of Item 8,were passed and
approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Loeb,Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
3. Supply Agreement(s)for the purchase of supplies for the
manufacturing and installation of traffic signs (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving supply agreement(s) with the following companies in
the following amounts for traffic sign blanks, sheeting/roll goods, and
traffic sign posts/anchors in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI-0240-14, based on lowest responsible bidder, for an estimated
annual expenditure of $201,523.65. The terms of the agreements shall
be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2)
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the
suppliers and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by Streets Department in FY 2014-2015.
Custom Products Corp. Vulcan Signs 3M Company
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Jackson, Mississippi Foley,Alabama St. Paul, Minnesota
Group I Group II Group III
$42,114.00 $38,530.75 $53,110.40
Centerline Supply LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Group IV
$67,768.50
Total: $201,523.65
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-143
4. Approving agreement for temporary tax abatement for the
development located in the 900 block of North Water Street
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Prosperity
Bank providing for temporary property tax abatement.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030310
5. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Funds for and
awarding the purchase and installation of two (2)911
workstations (Requires 2/3 vote) (1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance appropriating $335,866.17 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance into the No. 5210 Municipal Information System Fund for the
purchase and installation of two (2) 911 workstations; changing the FY
2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by
increasing expenditures by $335,866.17 in the No. 5210 Municipal
Information System Fund; and approving the purchase and installation
of two (2) workstations from Intrado System Corporation for
$335,866.17 based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030311
6. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for and
awarding the purchase of two (2) Peterbilt trucks (Requires 2/3
vote)(1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance appropriating $437,530 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
into the No. 4200 Wastewater Fund for the purchase of two (2) trucks;
changing the FY 2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
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No. 030294 by increasing expenditures by $437,530 in the No. 4200
Wastewater Fund; and approving the purchase of two (2) trucks from
Rush Truck Center of Texas for $437,530 based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Governments.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030312
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for and
awarding the purchase of twenty-three(23) round bottom
containers (Requires 2/3 vote)(1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance appropriating $164,149 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
into the No. 4200 Wastewater Fund for the purchase of 23 containers;
changing the FY 2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 by increasing expenditures by $164,149 in the No. 4200
Wastewater Fund; and approving the purchase of 23 containers from
Wastequip, Beeville, Texas, for $164,149 based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the National Joint Powers Alliance.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030313
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities
(LETPA) (Requires 2/3 vote)(1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency in
the amount of$73,235.00 for FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant
Program, State Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement
Terrorism Prevention Activity; and appropriating $73,235.00 from the
Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State
Administrative Agency, FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant Program,
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), into the No. 1062 Fire
Grants Fund to carry out law enforcement terrorism prevention and
protection-oriented activities such as planning, organization, training,
exercises, and purchase needed equipment
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030315
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant for homeland security projects (Requires 2/3 vote)(1st
Reading 10/14/14)
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Ordinance authorizing the Mayor or designee to execute all documents
necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Public
Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency in the
amount of$161,165.00 for FY 2014 Homeland Security Grant
Program, State Homeland Security Program; and appropriating
$161,165.00 from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas
Homeland Security State Administrative Agency, FY 2014 Homeland
Security Grant Program, State Homeland Security Program, into the
No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to carry out homeland security projects that
will significantly improve local and regional terrorism prevention,
preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030316
11. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating grant
for Emergiency Medical Services (EMS) supplies (Requires 2/3
vote)(1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of
$2,961.57 to be used for the purchase of supplies to support the
delivery of emergency medical services for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department; and appropriating $2,961.57 from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council into the No. 1056 Ambulance Grant Fund to
purchase supplies to support the delivery of emergency medical
services for the Corpus Christi Fire Department
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030317
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving and appropriating funds
for an engineering design contract for Choke Canyon Dam
Spillway Gate Rehabilitation (Requires 2/3 vote)(1st Reading
10/14/14)
Ordinance approving and appropriating a transfer of$4,300,000 from
the Unreserved Fund Balance in No. 4050 Choke Canyon Fund
Account No. 251400 Reserve for Choke Canyon Maintenance into
Water CIP Fund 4080 for Project No. E14043 Choke Canyon Dam
Spillway Gate Rehabilitation; amending the FY2014-2015 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 to increase expenditures in
the amount of$4,300,000; and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute the engineering contract with Freese and Nichols,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$381,220 for the Choke
Canyon Dam Spillway Gate Rehabilitation for design, bid, and
construction phase services.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030318
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for Conexia Inc
(Requires 2/3 vote)(1st Reading 10/14/14)
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A
Corporation") and Conexia Inc ("Conexia")to provide a grant of up to
$160,000, for the creation of jobs and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to execute a Business Incentive Project Service Agreement
with the Type A Corporation regarding implementation and
administration of the Conexia Business Incentive Agreement for the
creation of jobs; and appropriating $160,000 from the unreserved fund
balance in the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for said
business incentive grant from the Type A Corporation to Conexia; and
changing the FY 2014-2015 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294, by increasing proposed expenditures by$160,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030319
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 14)
14. Adopting the State Legislative Agenda for the 84th Texas
Legislature
Resolution Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's State Legislative
Agenda for the 84th Texas Legislature.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that last week,several items were presented for the
upcoming 84th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature.Mr.Tagliabue
provided a revised resolution incorporating the changes discussed.Mr.
Tagliabue stated that if the Council approves the amended resolution today,
the City's Priority Legislative Agenda will include nine(9)items,the Actively
Support category will include 10 items,and the Endorse category will include
10 items.Mr.Tagilabue added that he expects that there will be additional
items in the future. Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend the
resolution,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
There was no comments from the public.This Resolution was passed as
amended 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
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030320
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15 -17)
15. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to refund
wastewater lot/acreage fees paid for property located on the north
side of Graham Road between Flour Bluff Road and Waldron
Road (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance appropriating $3,956.06 from the No. 4220 Wastewater
Trunk System Trust Fund to refund Pedro S. Bazan and Sarangelica
Bazan the wastewater lot/acreage fee paid since wastewater services
are not available nor will it be available within the next 5 years as
related to Oak Terrace Unit 2, Block 4, Lot 9A.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 15.Director of Development Services Dan
• Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$3,956.06 from
the Wastewater Trunk System fund to refund Pedro S.Bazan and Sarangelica
Bazan for wastewater lot/acreage fees paid since wastewater services are not
available nor will be available within the next five(5)years.Thee 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
16. First Reading Ordinance -Approving a waterline reimbursement
agreement and appropriating funds for property located along the
south side of Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357), east of Airline Road,
and west of Rodd Field Road (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing execution of a distribution main extension
construction and reimbursement agreement ("Agreement") with The
Icon at Corpus Christi, Limited Partnership, ("Developer"), for the
construction of a distribution waterline and appropriating $60,193.60
from the No. 4030 Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
developer in accordance with the agreement
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the execution of a
distribution main extension construction and reimbursement agreement with
The Icon at Corpus Christi,Limited Partnership,for the construction of a
distribution waterline and appropriating$60,193.60 to reimburse the developer.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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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
17. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a participation agreement
for the City's share of the cost to extend North Oso Parkway
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a developer
participation agreement with Palm Land Investment, Inc.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to $277,894.42 for the
City's share of the cost to extend North Oso Parkway, in accordance
with the Unified Development Code.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 17.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the execution of a
developer participation agreement with Palm Land Investment,Inc.to
reimburse$277,894.42 for the City's share of the cost to extend North Oso
Parkway.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
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.John Kelley,on behalf of Neighborhoods First,read information
regarding the government regulating windfarms and stated that the Council
has not provided information to the contrary.Mr.Kelley said the resolution
passed does not put any limits on the fund and he feels that the passage of
that resolution was a violation of the Open Meetings Act because its content
was not provided to the public.City Attorney Risley stated that the item was
posted on the October 14th agenda as Item 11.(Note:City Attorney Risley
provided a response after the discussion on Item 21.)Abel Alonzo said the City
Council's vote to support the southside annexation was based on the concern
for the safety for the whole city and spoke in opposition to citizens making
allegations.Gerald Sansing,on behalf of the Corpus Christi Taxpayers'
Association and the Clean Economy Coalition,asked the Council not to
support the annexation of another 40 square miles of property.Louise
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Chapman spoke in opposition to annexation and said the City is not going to
grow within the lifespan of the proposed windfarm.Ms.Chapman asked why
the City Council annexed the property and declared the intent to annex
additional property.Jack Gordy spoke in opposition to the annexation and
asked the Council to reconsider the annexation.David Owen spoke in
opposition to the annexation and asked why the Council did not table the vote
until further information could be gathered to make a more informed decision.
James(Jimmy)F.Dodson stated that he believes the City's annexation,
development and planning process needs to be predictable,fair and cautious
about violating private property rights.Mr.Dodson expressed concern
regarding the discharge of firearms,hunting,and drainage.Mr.Dodson also
complimented the Development Services Department.John Gwen spoke
regarding the annexation and said the windfarm will not affect the growth of
Corpus Christi and raised concerns regarding the use of cellphones,discharge
of firearms,drainage issues,and whether City Codes wil affect building
equipment shed.City Attorney Risley clarified since the property is annexed
after 1981,the Texas Local Government Code states that a tract more than 10
acres cannot be regulated for shotguns,air rifles or pistols being discharged
and on a tract of more than 50 acres,the City cannot regulate center fire or rim
fire rifles.Diane Vandemark spoke regarding the annexation and the
announcement that the Council plans to annex additional land in a second
phase.Ms.Vandemark said the City did not notify the property owners prior to
the annexation process.Carrie Robertson Meyer stated that the Council should
have tabled the annexation discussion and asked the Council to reconsider the
annexation and to not annex additional property.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18 -19)
18. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Federal grant to
rehabilitate and construct taxiways at the airport(Requires 2/3
vote)
Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 from the Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-052-2014 in the No. 3020 Airport
Capital Improvement Fund to rehabilitate Taxiways D, E, F, and G and
construct Taxiways H and J at Corpus Christi International Airport;
changing the FY 2014-2015 capital budget adopted by Ordinance No.
030303 by increasing revenues and expenditures by$5,000,000 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funding for airport projects
under Federal Aviation Administration Grant No.52 in the amount of$5,000,000
to rehabilitate the taxiway systems associated with Runway 13/31.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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19. First Reading Ordinance -Approving the Texas State Aquarium
Lease-Purchase Agreement(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Lease-Purchase and Operating agreement including option to
purchase with Texas State Aquarium Association ("TSAA") covering
lots A-1, A-3, B, C and D, of the Texas State Aquarium Subdivision,
together with leasehold rights for the adjacent parking areas; in
consideration of TSAA maintaining the premises and improvements,
operating a public aquarium and related facilities, TSAA's payments on
debt service on the 1996$4.4 million combination tax and revenue
certificates of obligation, and TSA's$45 million dollar expansion of the
aquarium facility; providing for severance; and providing for
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease-purchase agreement with
the Texas State Aquarium Association.Mr.Pierson provided a brief overview
of the Texas State Aquarium's investment,the expansion of the current
building by 65,000 square feet;the lease purchase terms;the additional
provisions;and the process and timeline.Mayor Martinez called for comments
from the public.Abel Alonzo stated that the Texas State Aquarium has an
enormous impact on the City and this item is a great example of private/public
partnership.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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 20 -22)
20. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Interim Director of the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(CCREDC)John LaRue
presented the quarterly update for the CCREDC which included information on
employment by sector;an activity update for business attraction and existing
industry;information on agricultural workers.Mr.LaRue provided an update
on the search for the new CCREDC Director.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:the second phase of TPCO being larger than
the first phase;the great team at the CCREDC;and whether falling oil prices
are affecting new business leads in our economy.
21. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Projects
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
Texas Department of Transportation's(TxDOT)yearly projects.Lonnie J.
Gregorcyk referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview of the
design-build and design projects under construction;resurfacing projects;and
updates on the following projects:SH 44 grade separation,FM 2444-Staples
Street,FM 43-Weber Road,SH 361,SH 286; 169/US 77 projects; US 181 Harbor
Bridge;and the SH 358 ramp reversal-Phase II.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the cost and
anticipated completion dates for the Crosstown extension,the South Staples
expansion and the Weber extension;the southside grid projects; lighting
features on the new Harbor Bridge;the"Lights on for Safety"concept on SH
361;the design-build for the Harbor Bridge;the extension of the turn lanes on
Park Road 22;the signal light on Oso Parkway at FM 2444;the impact of the
ramp reversal on the northside of SH 361 and whether the land has been
acquired for the southside;a citizen concern regarding a piece of rebar on
Nueces Bay Boulevard; whether there is consideration for ramp reversals
between Baldwin and 19th Streets,Baldwin and Port Streets,and Port and
Horne Streets off SH 286;the next opportunity for funding;and the improved
mowing on Crosstown.
(Note:There was a brief recess during this item for a fire alarm.)
Mayor Martinez asked City Attorney Risley to provide clarity on the concern
brought up during public comment regarding the legality of the vote on Item 11
from the October 14th meeting regarding annexation.City Attorney Risley
stated that the citizen's concern was that the funding resolution was not
properly posted.City Attorney Risley reported that he has verified and
reviewed Item 11 through Legistar,and it appears that Item 11 was properly
posted and included in the agenda report and the resolution.Mr.Risley stated
that there was not a Texas Open Meetings violation as was alleged.
The Council took a recess until 2:17 p.m.
22. Street Preventative Maintenance Plan Year 1 Update & Street
Preventative Maintenance Plan Year 2 -Work Plan
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
street preventative maintenance program for Year 1 and a review of the work
plan for Year 2.Ms.Gray referred to a powerpoint presentation including a
status of the Year 1 overlays and seal coats;a map of the Year 1 locations;
information learned from Year 1;a series of pictures reflecting the overlay and
seal coat improvements for arterial,collector and residential/local streets;the
street selection criteria presented for Year 1;the target requirements and
comparison work plan distribution for Year 2;a map of the Year 2 locations;
and the projected schedule for Year 2.Ms.Gray stated that the item also
included a list of the Year 2 work plan by Council district,alphabetical street
listing and alternative streets.
Council Member Magill stated,for the record,that Swantner Street is in the
work plan and is the first road for the Lindale area to have an overlay or seal
coat.
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R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:28 p.m.
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