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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 December 9, 2014 which were approved by the City
Council on December 16, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of December, 2014.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,December 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 Charles "Chip" Blackshear, First Presbyterian
Church.
Pastor Charles"Chip"Blackshear gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sandy De
Leon, Executive Assistant-Mayor's Office.
Sandy De Leon,Executive Assistant in the Mayor's Office,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 and Council Member Scott would be absent from today's
meeting.
Present: 7- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member David Loeb,Council Member Chad Magill,Council
Member Colleen McIntyre, and Council Member Lillian Riojas
Absent: 2- Council Member Priscilla Leal, and Council Member Mark Scott
E. Proclamations/Commendations:
1. Proclamation declaring November 6, 2014 as, "Gulf Coast Marine, Inc.
60th Anniversary Day"
Proclamation declaring November as, National Hospice Month-Altus
Hospice
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
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Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.
a. Other
1)Last Saturday,there was a very successful Harbor Lights Illuminated Boat
Parade with approximately 3,500 people in attendance.2)The Library System is
going to be receiving a$22,000 reimbursement and City Manager Olson stated
that this reimbursement signifies the accomplishment and turn around for the
Library Department.3)City Manager Olson announced the resignation of Parks
and Recreation Director Michael Morris and acknowledged Mr.Morris'valued
service to the community.City Manager Olson said he will name an Interim
Director and begin a full search process to find a replacement for the vacant
position.4)City Manager Olson provided a brief update on the progress on the
installation of the new ERP system and said he will be asking those employees
working on this project to be recognized at the next Council meeting.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 52)
52. Approving an amendment and extension to the agreement with
Valero Refining -Texas, L.P. for recycled water(Requires 2/3
vote)
Motion authorizing the City manager or designee to execute an
Amendment and Extension to the Agreement for Exclusive
Reservation of Recycled water with Valero Refining --Texas L.P.
(Valero) for 4 million gallons per day(MGD).
Mayor Martinez refered to Future Agenda Item No.52.City Manager Ron Olson
stated that staff had a planned presentation.City Secretary Huerta announced
that Council Member Riojas was recusing herself from the discussion on this
item.This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
I. MINUTES:
5. Regular Meeting of November 18, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and refered to approval of the
minutes.Council member Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 -12)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
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the Council or the public.The consent agenda items were approved by one
vote as follows:
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
6. Approving the purchase of Cisco SmartNet maintenance
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve the
purchase of twelve months Cisco SmartNet maintenance from
Computer Solutions of San Antonio, Texas, DIR-TSO-2542, for a total
expenditure of$116,895.78. Funds are available in the Municipal
Information Systems Department FY2014-2015 budget.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-157
7. Second Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of a public
right-of-way located east of Rodd Field Road and south of
Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 11/18/14) (Requires 213 vote)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an undeveloped and unsurfaced
38,480-square foot portion of a 40-foot wide public right-of-way, out of
Lots 1-2, Section 24, & Lots 31-32, Section 25, Flour Bluff& Encinal
Farm &Garden Tracts and requiring the owner, Related Investors,
Ltd., to comply with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030357
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a public
right-of-way located south of Idle Hour(1st Reading 11/18/14)
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an undeveloped and unsurfaced
67,120-square foot portion (1.54 acres) of a 40-foot wide public
right-of-way, out of Lots 2-4, Section 24, & Lots 29-31, Section 25,
Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts and requiring the owner,
Yorktown Joint Venture, to comply with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030358
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from Commercial to
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Residential at 2645 Rodd Field Road. (1st Reading 11/18/14)
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Case No. 1014-01 Anthony Troy Shur and Janelle Marydee Shur: A
change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District
to the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District, resulting in a change to the
Future Land Use Plan from medium density residential to low density
residential. The property is described as Lot 35A, Block 2, Brandywine
Subdivision, located on the west side of Rodd Field Road north of
Premont Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 22, 2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Anthony Troy Shur and Janelle Marydee Shur
("Owners"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 35A,
Block 2, Brandywine Subdivision, from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was pased on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030359
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan for Sandy Creek Subdivision (1st
Reading 11118/14) (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance amending the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan
OSO Wastewater Reclamation Plant (W.R.P.) Service Area, Area 1,
an element of the comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas, by realigning the proposed wastewater collection line to a
location farther north and increasing the diameter of the line;
amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030360
11. Second Reading Ordinance -Abandoning and vacating a portion
of a utility easement located north of Sedwick Road and west of
Southern Minerals Road (1st Reading 11/18/14) (Requires 2/3
vote)
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Ordinance abandoning and vacating a portion of an existing 60-foot
wide utility easement out of a part of Lot 8, BIk. 1, Wildcat Industrial
Park, located north of the Sedwick Road public street right-of-way, and
west of the Southern Minerals Road public street right-of-way; and
requiring the owner, Scott Humpal, to comply with the specified
conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030361
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending Chapter 55-111 of the City
Code of Ordinances regarding water service outside the City
limits (1st Reaing 11/18/14) (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance to amend Chapter 55 of the City Code of Ordinances,
regarding water contracts for customers located outside city limits but
within the city's water service area.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030362
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 - 16)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for
Residential and Neighborhood Commercial Uses at 10125 Up
River Road. (Requires 2/3 vote)
Case No. 1114-01 MVR Construction Company: A change of zoning
from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District, "RS-TF"Two-Family District to the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 1; and from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District on Tract 2. The property is described as Tract 1: Being 14.47
acres out of Tract 3, McKinzie Partition and a portion of Lot 2, Block 7,
Maple Hills Subdivision Unit 2 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Maple Hills
Subdivision Unit 2; and Tract 2: Being 2.86 acres out of Tract 3,
McKinzie Partition, located along the east side of Deer Run Drive and
south of Up River Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 5,
2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District, "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District, "RS-TF"
Two-Family District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract
1; and from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by MVR Construction Company ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Tract 1: Being 14.47 acres out of
Tract 3, McKinzie Partition and a portion of Lot 2, Block 7, Maple Hills
Subdivision Unit 2 and all of Lot 4, Block 7, Maple Hills Subdivision
Unit 2 and Tract 2: Being 2.86 acres out of Tract 3, McKinzie Partition,
from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District, "RS-TF"Two-Family District to the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District on Tract 1; and from the "RS-6"
Single-Family District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District
on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow for the construction of a single-family subdivision on
Tract 1 and neighborhood-type commercial business on Tract 2.Mr.Dimas
stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.A council member asked questions regarding the traffic impact study
and the number of proposed units for the subdivision.Council Member Garza
made a motion to open the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Magill.There were no comments from the public.Council Member Garza made
a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed.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. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Farm-Rural to Residential Estate at 1728 Rand Morgan Road
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Case No. 1114-04 Benjamin Bearden and Karri Davis: A change of
zoning from the "FR" Farm-Rural District to"RE" Residential Estate
District. The property is described as being a 1.62-acre tract of land
out of the original 58.07-acre F.J. Picha Tract, located on the east side
of Rand Morgan Road between Goodnight Loving Trail and McNorton
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 5,
2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm-Rural District to
"RE" Residential Estate District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Benjamin Bearden and Karri Davis, ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.62-acre tract of land
out of the original 58.07-acre F.J. Picha Tract, from the "FR"
Farm-Rural District to the "RE" Residential Estate District; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow for construction of a single-family dwelling unit.Mr.
Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.Council Member Garza made a motion to open the public hearing,
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to close
the public hearing,seconded by Council member McIntyre and passed.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
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Farm Rural to Single-Family at Rancho Vista Subdivision, South
of Yorktown Boulevard, East of Rodd Field Road. (Requires 2/3
vote)
Case No. 1114-03 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 13.18 acres out of Lots 3 and 4, Section 24, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located east of Rodd Field
Road and south of Idle Hour Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 5,
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 13.18-acre tract of land out of Lots 3 and
4, Section 24, 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
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providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for construction of a single-family residential subdivision consisting
of 57 units.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in
favor of the zoning change.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to open
the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member 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.
Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Unified Development Code: Trust Fund Policy (Requires 213 vote)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) revising
subsections 8.5.1.0 and 8.5.2.1 clarifying the transfer of monies from
trust funds; providing for severance, publication, and effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code to allow for the transfer of monies between the Water and
Wastewater Trust Fund accounts to better carry out the purpose of the Unified
Development Code.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the Planning Commission is in
favor of the text amendment.Council Member Garza made a motion to open
the public hearing,seconded by Council Member Allen.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a
motion to close the public hearing,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed.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
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.
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Mayor Martinez referred to comments from the public.Abel Alonzo thanked the
Council and public for their support with the Westside Business Association's
"Navidad de los Ninos".Mr.Alonzo also thanked City Manager Olson for
surrounding himself with the best staff and recommended Stacey Talbert
Anaya to fill the position soon to be vacated by Park and Recreation Director
Michael Morris.Dylan McGill,Carol Rehtmeyer,and Sarah Coles with the
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History,updated the Council on
various activities occurring at the Museum including the"Holiday at the
Museum"on December 14th;the"New Year's Eve"Celebration at 12:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m.on December 31st;the status of the Kaboom playground;the
"Orion Space Launch Party";and other educational activities.Joan Veith
complimented the staff at Animal Control Services and Commanders Todd
Green and John Houston.Hatcher Shockley,Allen Lizokowski and Rick
Robertson spoke in opposition to the proposal to reduce brush pickup days.
Bob Allego asked the City Council to look into the issue presented to the
Island Strategic Action Committee(ISAC)regarding the installation of a traffic
signal at the intersection of Park Road 22 and Aquarius Street.Walter Busby
stated that he is the developer of the propertyand that has been meeting with
the City's Traffic Engineering Department and the Texas Department of
Transportation regarding the proposed traffic signal at the intersection of Park
Road 22 and Aquarius Street.Mr.Busby assured the Council that he has
researched the traffic modeling and is willing to pay for the traffic light at that
intersection.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -4)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues
involving administrative orders from the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality related to
the City's wastewater treatment plants, sanitary sewer overflows, and
the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System, including employment of
attorneys, expert witnesses, and consultants utilized or to be utilized
with respect to the aforementioned orders and agencies, with possible
action and discussion in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2 and stated that the following motion was
discussed for consideration:
Motion to authorize the execution,by the City Manager and/or his authorized
representive,of professional services agreements with Lloyd Gosselink,HDR,
Pipeline Analysis,Barnes&Thornburg,and CDM Smith in amounts not to
exceed,respectively,$545,000,$224,598,$30,000,$210,000,and$49,000 for
legal and engineering services in Fiscal Year 2014-2015 related to negotiation
and potential litigation with the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency and U.S.
Department of Justice regarding sanitary sewer overflows and effluent
excursions.
Council Member Loeb made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre,and passed unanimously.
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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: M2014-156
3. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning Honorable
Melissa Madrigal vs. City of Corpus Christi, with possible action and
discussion in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session
4. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire
collective bargaining negotiations and the Agreement between the City
of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association and
term(s)thereof with possible discussion, resolution(s), and other
actions in open session concerning any matters related thereto.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 4.City Manager Olson stated that he filed a
resolution with the City Secretary regarding the fire collective bargaining
negotiations and the agreement between the City and the Corpus Christi
Firefighters'Association for council consideration.Mr.Olson stated that the
negoitation process between the staff and the Association has been going on
since April 10,2014 and has been unsuccessful in reaching an agreement.City
Manager Olson said he is recommending termnation of the collective
bargaining agreement between the City and the Corpus Christi Firefighters'
Association and starting a new collective bargaining process to bring the
contract up to date to deal with today's conditions.City Manager Olson said
the Association and the City are approximately$30 million apart in the
negotation process and the he does not believe the City can sustain that
request.City Manager Olson said the resolution will have no affect on the Fire
Departments services to citizens to the City.The Fire Department employees
will continue to receive their current salary and benefits; he proposes a 1.5%
increase to start with the next pay period;and all of the pay differentials and
add pays in place will remain the same,however,the proposal includes a
provision that overtime will be calculated based on hours worked versus hours
schedule.City Manager Olson said there is a consideration under IRS
regulations that would require the Association to sign a short-term collective
bargaining contract that only includes the health insurance plan in order for
Fire Department personnel to continue to receive the preminum benefts.
Should the Association chose not to sign the short-term contract,the health
insurance would revert to the existing city employees'plan.
Mayor Martinez stated that the following resolution was discussed for
consideration:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi Terminating the
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Collective Bargaining agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the
Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'Association-Local Union 936 that
expired on July 31,2014; providing for the approval and ratification of a
Collective Bargaining Agreement continuing the Citicare Fire Health Insurance
Plan for six months; providing the required authorization for a continuation of
the pay and benefits for the Civil Service Fire Department and personnel as
required by Chapter 143 of the Texas Government Code and providing criteria
for eligibility thereof;providing for effective dates;and providing for related
matters.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo spoke in
support of the resolution.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:the health care benefits;the impact to the taxpayers if the City had
supported the request from the Association;overtime calcuated on hours
worked versus hours scheduled;the requested negotiating demands;the
process moving forward;the number of fire personnel;and the City providing
the public with factual information.City Manager Olson stated that documents
regarding the negotiation process are available on the City's website.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by Council
Member Garza.The 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: 030356
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 32 and 26)
32. First Reading Ordinance -Contribution Agreement with TxDOT for
US 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Contribution Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
for the U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project to establish terms
for the dedication and conveyance of City property at T. C. Ayers Park,
a portion of Oveal Williams Senior Center parking lot, and other
rights-of-way, and to provide certain terms regarding utility relocations
and adjustments.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the City to enter
into a Contribution Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT)for the City's Participation in funding of the US 181 Harbor Bridge
replacement.Ms.Gray introduced TxDOT District Engineer Lonnie Gregorcyk
and the Transportation Planning Director of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization(MPO)Tom Niskala who were available to respond to questions.
Ms.Gray referred to a powerpoint presentation including the reasons for
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relocating the bridge;the project description;the project timeline;the red
alternate route;the key City issues;project costs;local participation;the total
parks mitigation;the wetlands mitigation being considered;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:status of the
designation of the natural regional Harbor Bridge Project as one of
significance;the required decommissing of parks;the timeframe for the
Gateway projects;and the access to off ramps.Mayor Martinez called for
comments from the public.Marsha Hardeman asked questions regarding the
plans for renaming Loveskold Park and T.C.Ayers Park when the parks are
consolidated.Ms.Hardeman said that both families were instrumental in that
part of the community.Mr.Niskala said there is an effort to capture the history
of that area.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris added that there
are plans to incorporate the names of both families into the parks once
consolidated.Mayor Martinez said that,though a resolution,the City Council
will memorialize direction to the City Manager to ensure both families and
publicaly recognized in that area.This Ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the issuance of Marina
revenue bonds to fund the replacement of the "R" pier(Requires
2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Marina System Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2014 in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $2,600,000; providing for the payment
of the principal of and interest on the bonds by a first and prior lien on
and pledge of the net revenues of the City's Marina System; stipulating
the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds
on a parity therewith; providing the terms and conditions of such bonds
and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance,
payment, security, sale, and delivery thereof; authorizing the execution
of a paying agent/registrar agreement, an escrow agreement, and a
purchase and investment letter; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Item 26 and Future Agenda Item 35 are related to the
issuance of up to$2.6 million of Marina System Revenue Bonds to fund the
improvements to the Marina's R Pier.Ms.Sanchez said the City is partnering
with The Ed Rachel Foundation to provide the funding for this project.The
debt will be for a term of 15 years and will be repaid by Marina Revenues.Item
35 is authorizing the appointment of M.E.Allison,&Co.,as Financial Advisor.
There were no comments for the Council or the public.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
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Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 17)
17. Certification of 2014 Tax Levy (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving the 2014 Ad Valorem Tax Levy of$97,666,247.44
based on the adopted property tax rate of$0.585264 per$100
valuation, in accordance with Section 26.09 (e)of the Texas Tax
Code.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to comply with the last step of
the"Truth-in-Taxation"guidelines as it relates to the adoption of a property tax
rate and the assessment of property taxes.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.This Motion was passed and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-158
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18 -25, 27-31, 33 and 34)
18. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating additional
grant funding for Police Departments role in the High Intensity
Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept additional grant funding in the amount
of$3,000 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National
Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Departments role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA); and appropriating the$3,000 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate additional funds in the
amount of$3,000 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
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Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating donation
for Smoke Alarm Program (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a
donation from HEB Grocery Company LP in the amount of$10,000.00
to be used to support the Corpus Christi Smoke Alarm Program; and
appropriating $10,000.00 from HEB Grocery Company LP into the Fire
Grant Fund No 1062
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a donation from HEB Grocery
Company LP in the amount of$10,000 to be used to support the Corpus Christi
Smoke Alarm 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: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
20. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating donation
for training firefighter in ship board training (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
for Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC 2014 Helping Heroes Grant
Program in the amount of$10,000.00 to be used to train firefighters in
ship board firefighting; and appropriating $10,000.00 from Koch
Companies Public Sector, LLC into the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Assistant City Manager Susan Thorpe
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from
Koch Companies Public Sector LLC 2014 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the
amount of$10,000 to be used to train firefighters in ship board firefighting.In
response to a council member,Ms.Thorpe stated that the grant was provided
for training in case there is a need to provide assistance at the Port of Corpus
Christi.There were no comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program (Requires
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2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant in the
amount of$963,369.00 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066, to provide funds for the
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program for the contract period of
October 1, 2014 to September 30, 2015; and to ratify acceptance of
the grant to begin as of October 1, 2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant in the
amount of$963,369 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to
provide funds for the Women,Infants,and Children(WIC)Program.A council
member spoke regarding the Council approving Health Department grants after
the contract period has begun.There were no comments from the public.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
grant for Health Education (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to execute
all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant in the
amount of$50,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066 to provide funds for
evidence-based community systems and environmental change
strategies that address one or more Texas Healthy Communities
priority indicators for the contract period of October 1, 2014, through
September 30, 2015; and to ratify acceptance of the grant to
begin as of October 1, 2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a new grant in
the amount of$50,000 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to
provide funds to implement systems and strategies that address one or more
Texas Healthy Community priority indicators.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance -Approving grant award and
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appropriation of funds for the Texas Medicaid Managed Care
Initiative 1115 Waiver-Obesity Project(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the advance of up to$885,000 from the
No.1020 General Fund to the Texas Health and Human Services
Commission (TX HHSC) and in turn the Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services (CMS) for the City's local match for City projects
under the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District's
(CCNCPHD) 1115 Transformation Waiver; funds to be repaid from the
CMS within 2 months of the advance for the City's local match;
Additionally,authorizing the City Manager, or his designee,to execute
all documents necessary to accept and appropriate the award fund
upon receipt in the amount of approximately$885,000 from CMS and
the TXHHSC to implement a program to reduce and prevent obesity
in children and adolescents for the period of October 1,2014
through September 30,2015; and to ratify acceptance of the award
fund to begin as of October 1,2014.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 23.Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the advance of up to
$885,000 for the 1115 Waiver projects for demonstration year 3.Ms.Rodriguez
said the first matrix goal has been met and the City is receiving partial funding.
Ms.Rodriguez added that upon completion of the second matrix,the City will
receive the full funding.Council Member Riojas requested an update on the
entire 1115 Waiver Program including the matrix and outcomes.There were no
comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance-Approving a fifteen (15)year lease for
the ILA (International Longshoreman's Association) building
(Requires 28 day delay)(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
fifteen-year lease agreement with the Texas State Museum of Asian
Cultures for use of the ILA (International Longshoreman's Association)
Building; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to renew the lease agreement with
the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures.Council Member McIntyre
recognized that the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures is the only Asian
museum in the state of Texas and one(1)of only five(5)in the nation.There
were no comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
reimbursement grant funds for Title XX Meals on Wheels program
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $229,140 reimbursement grant
awarded by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services,
Title XX Meals on Wheels Program and appropriating it in the No.
1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the FY 2015 Senior
Community Services, Title XX Meals on Wheels Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 25.Director of Parks and Recreation Michael
Morris stated that the purpose of this item is to accept the grant for the Senior
Community Services Meals on Wheels 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: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance - Design-Build Agreement for Pier R
Replacement at the Marina (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance appropriating $502,496 from a Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department Grant for transient boat slips and $162,770 from a
separate Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Grant for a wastewater
pump out station in the No. 1058 Marina Grant Fund; changing the FY
2015 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303
to increase revenues and expenditures by $665,266 each; and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design/Build
agreement with Jacob White Construction Company of Friendswood,
Texas in the amount of $3,208,065.32 for the Marina Pier R
Replacement project for the total base bid only.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a
grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a wastewater pump out
station and to execute a design/build agreement with Jacob White
Construction Company for the Marina's Pier R Replacement project.Ms.Gray
said the existing pier was constructed in 1982 and the dock is now in disrepair
and is unsafe.This contract is intended to design and construct a proposed
148-slip floating dock system and includes removal of the existing dock and
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pier.Marina Superintendent Peter Davidson stated that this project will
increase the number of boat slips on the pier and acknowledged all the city
departments and partners involved in this project.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:the pier adding housing to the area;whether
municipalities have the ability to execute contracts to design,build and
maintain dock and pier;and the life span of the project.There were no
comments from the public.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance -Granting two revocable Easements to
Eagle Ford Pipeline, LLC for constructing two pipelines across
tthe northern edge of the City's park(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance granting two Revocable Easements to Eagle Ford Pipeline,
LLC to construct, operate, maintain, repair and remove two (2) 20-inch
pipelines across the north edge of a City park known as Hudson Park
located south of Leopard Street and west of Main Drive; for the
amount of $38,412 as compensation to the City; authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute the two Revocable Easement
instruments and other related documents for the conveyance of the
revocable easements.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this project is to grant two revocable
easements to the Eagle Ford Pipeline,LLC across the north edge of Hudson
Park,located south of Leopard Street and west of Main Drive.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance - Amending a Revocable Easement to
allow an additional pipeline in easement(Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance amending the Revocable Easement conveyed to TexStar
Midstream Utility, LP under Ordinance No. 029956 approved by City
Council on September 17, 2013, to allow an additional six (6) inch
pipeline in the existing easement area that crosses two tracts of City
owned land located southwest of the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant; providing for compensation in the amount of $26,250 paid to the
City; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the
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amended Revocable Easement instrument and other related
documents for the conveyance of the amended easement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the revocable
easement conveyed to TexStar Midstream Utility,LP,which was approved by
City Council on September 17,2013.This amendment allows for an additional
six(6)inch pipeline in the existing easement area that crosses two tracts of
land located southwest of the O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance -Engineering construction contract for
Citywide Signage Upgrade (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance appropriating $189,229.31 of anticipated revenues from the
Texas Department of Transportation in the No. 1041 Street Fund;
amending FY 2014-2015 Operational Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 to increase revenues and expenditures by $189,229.31
each; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with ACM HUB, LLC of San Antonio, Texas in
the amount of$236,536.64 for the Citywide Signage Upgrade(Street
Preventative Maintenance Program Project)for the total base bid.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 31.Interim Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that Items 30 and 31 are related to the Street Preventative
Maintenance Program project.Ms.Gray referred to Item 30 and said the
purpose of this item is to authorize the execution of a contract with ACM HUB,
LLC for the Citywide Signage Upgrade Project.The City was notified of
available funding from the Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO)and the
project includes the roadway signage for collector and arterial roads as
identified in Delivery Order Nos.1-5 in Year 1.Ms.Gray referred to Item 31 and
stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a contract with
Haas-Anderson Construction,Ltd for the Citywide Street Overlay project.The
City entered into an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department
of Transportation for additional funding to supplement the Street Preventative
Maintenance Program projects.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance -Engineering construction contract for
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Citywide Street Overlay (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance appropriating $814,471.04 of anticipated revenues from the
Texas Department of Transportation in the No. 1041 Street Fund;
amending FY 2014-2015 Operational Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 to increase revenues and expenditures by $814,471.04
each; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction, LTD of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$1,018,088.80 for the Citywide
Street Overlay (Street Preventative Maintenance Program) project for
the total base bid.
This item was discussed under Item 30.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
33. First Reading Ordinance-Continuing Texas Municipal Retirement
System (TMRS) Updated Service Credits for Current Participants
and Increases for Prior and Current Annuities (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the
Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said
system for service performed by qualifying members of such system
who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for
increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and
beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective
date for such actions; and providing for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Benefits Manager Steven Viera stated that
the purpose of this item is to authorize the continuation of the"Updated
Service Credits"for current participants and increases for prior and current
service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City.
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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
34. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the Infor
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation (Requires
2/3 vote)
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Ordinance appropriating $1,205,587 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Utility Funds and $1,077,424 in the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the General Fund No. 1020, and transferring to and
appropriating in the MIS Fund No. 5210 for the Infor Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) implementation; changing the FY
2014-2015 Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 to increase
appropriations by $2,283,011.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate
$1,205,587 and$1,077,424 from the General Fund to provide funding for the
Infor ERP implementation in FY2015.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 Garza, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Absent: 3- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 35 -59)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 42 and 59.
35. Authorizing the appointment of a financial advisor for the
issuance of Marina revenue bonds to fund the replacement of the
"R" pier(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Marina System
Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2014 in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $2,600,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Approving a supply agreement for white PVC pipe (Requires 2/3
vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with HD Supply Waterworks,
Corpus Christi, Texas for white PVC pipe in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0259-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$51,360.00, of which $42,800.00 is
required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement 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 supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Approving a supply agreement for blue PVC pipe(Requires 2/3
vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with HD Supply Waterworks,
Corpus Christi, Texas for blue PVC pipe in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0260-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$55,412.00, of which $46,176.66 is
required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement 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 supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Approving a supply agreement for manhole covers (Requires 2/3
vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for manhole covers in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0264-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$70,415.50, of which $58,679.58 is
required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement 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 supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Approving a supply agreement for meter boxes and lids (Requires
2/3 vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for meter boxes and lids in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. 8I-0271-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$87,913.00, of which $73,260.83 is
required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement 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 supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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40. Approving a supply agreement for brass service fittings (Requires
2/3 vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Ferguson Enterprises,
Corpus Christi, Texas for brass service fittings in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0272-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of$200,860.00, of which $167,383.33 is
required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement 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 supplier and the City Manager or designee. These items are
purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
Utilities Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Approving a supply agreement for liquid chlorine for use at O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with DPC Industries, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for liquid chlorine in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0215-14 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated semi-annual expenditure of$120,744.00. The term of the
agreement shall be for six (6) months with options to extend for up to
nine (9) additional six-month periods, subject to the approval of the
supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Purchase of four(4) Pickup Trucks (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving the purchase of four(4) 2015 Ford F150 Supercrew
pickup trucks from Caldwell Country Ford-Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas
for a total amount of$127,776.00. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been budgeted in FY
2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Lease purchase of Curbside Refuse and Recycle Containers
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving the lease purchase of 8,112 96-gallon curbside
refuse containers and 1,870 96-gallon curbside recycle containers
from Toter Incorporated, Statesville, NC for the total amount of
$548,223.96. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
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agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
(H-GAC). The containers will be used in the City's automated
collection program. Funds for the lease purchase of the curbside
collection containers will be provided through the City's lease/purchase
financing program.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Approving the third amendment to the Municipal Lease Line of
Credit Agreement with Frost Bank (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a third
amendment to the existing Municipal Lease Line of Credit Agreement
between the City of Corpus Christi and Frost Bank for an estimated
annual expenditure of$496,704.13 and authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute future amendments necessary to adjust the
annual amount financed as agreed to by the parties.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
45. Authorizing grant application submission for Speed and Driving
While Intoxicated (DWI)overtime enforcement(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT)
in the amount of$98,081.50 for the 2016 Comprehensive Selective
Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP)within the Police Department, for
overtime Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)and Speed enforcement, with
a city match of$41,247.45, for a total project cost of$139,328.95, and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter, or
terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Approving a professional monitoring contract for Packery
Channel Monitoring 2014-2015 (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Amendment No.10 to the contract between the City of Corpus Christi
and Texas A& M University-Corpus Christi in the amount of$277,084
for a restated fee not to exceed $2,174,867 for Packery Channel
Monitoring Fiscal Year 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Approving a Professional Services Contract for engineering
review.of City Public Works Projects (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a
Professional Services contract between the City of Corpus Christi and
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Linda Webster Gurley, P.E. in the amount of $88,000 for the
professional engineering review of plans, drawings and specifications
of City Public Works Projects on behalf of the City Capital Programs
Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
48. Engineering suppport services contract for the wastewater
collection and treatment system's performance and compliance
requirements (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
engineering support services contract with Pipeline Analysis, LLC of
Garland, Texas in the amount of$1,200,000 for services to support
the wastewater collection and treatment system's performance and
compliance requirements.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
49. Engineering design contract for Allison Wastewater Treatment
Plant Lift Station and Plant Improvements (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
engineering design conctract with Urban Engineering of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$244,020 for the Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant Lift Station and Plant Improvements for design, bid,
and construction administration phase services.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
50. Engineering design contract amendment no. 1 for SH286 water
lines and valves adjustments (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 with RVE, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$10,015.00 for a restated fee of$59,875.00 for the
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) TXDOT Participation
Projects-Task Order No. 4- SH286 Water Lines and Valves
Adjustments.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
51. Construction contract for Old Broadway Wastewater Treatment
Plant Decommissioning Trickling Filter Media Removal (Requires
2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with J.S. Haren Company of Athens, Tennessee
in the amount of$1,024,000 for the Old Broadway Wastewater
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Treatment Plant Decommissioning Trickling Filter Media Removal
Re-bid for the Base Bid.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
53. Approving the purchase of Laserfiche Rio software maintenance
and support(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve the
purchase of twelve months Laserfiche Rio software maintenance and
support from MCCI, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida, DIR-SDD-2502, for a
total expenditure of$74,666.00 for Fiscal Year 2014-2015, with option
to purchase continued Laserfiche Rio software maintenance and
support from MCCI, LLC annually upon payment of annual fees,
subject to appropriation of funds. Funds are available in the Municipal
Information systems Department FY2014-2015 budget and will be
requested in future budget years.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
54. Approving the purchase of Tropos Annual Maintenance for
Wireless Network(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve the
purchase of twelve months Tropos maintenance from ABB Tropos
Networks Inc. of Sunnyvale, California, manufacturers of the Tropos
radios in use for the wireless network in Corpus Christi, for a total
expenditure of$110,000.00. Funds are available in the Municipal
Information Systems Department FY2014-2015 budget.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
55. Approving the purchase of Tropos professional services
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve the
purchase of professional services from ABB Tropos Networks Inc. of
Sunnyvale, California, manufacturers of the Tropos wireless network
installed in Corpus Christi, for a total expenditure of$94,500.00.
Funds are available in the Municipal Information Systems Department
FY2014-2015 budget.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
56. Type A Grant for Del Mar College's Procurement Technical
Assistance Center(PTAC)for 2015 (Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution Approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College Procurement Technical Assistance
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Center(PTAC)to provide grant up to$37,500 to assist small
businesses and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
a Project Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi Business and
Job Development Corporation to administer the PTAC Small Business
Incentives Agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
57. Resolution amending City Council Policy No. 9
Resolution amending City Council Policy No. 9, entitled Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Programs by revising the
language regarding housing to include "affordable" housing in the
opening paragraph and section d., and by changing the department
name in section g.; and reaffirming the objectives and guidelines of the
policy.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
58. Approving an Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of
Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Business &Job
Development Corporation (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion to approve the agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation for
the Type A Affordable Housing Program Services.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
59. Resolution in support of the proposed revitalization of the Corpus
Christi Housing Authority -La Armada II Public Housing Complex
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed revitalization of the La Armada II Public
Housing Complex.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 60)
60. Solid Waste Operations -Brush Cycle Collection Change
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 60.Director of Solid Waste Services Lawrence
Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to proposed a revised brush
collection schedule.Mr.Mikolajczyk referred to a powerpoint presentation
including the objective of the changes;the current and proposed collection
cycle;a sample schedule;and an example of the proposed map.City Manager
Olson expressed concern with how long and unsightly it is for brush and bulky
waste to sit out on the curb,sometimes for many weeks.City Manager Olson
said this does not present a good image for the City.City Manager Olson
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stated that nothing in this presentation or in this proposal prevents residents
from cleaning up their yards and transferring waste to the landfill or transfer
station.Council members spoke regarding the following topics:
communicating to the citizens that Solid Waste will immediately collect bulky
items for a$75 charge and that is free for residents of the City to deliver waste
to the landfill;concern with the reduction to three(3)authorized set out days;
whether the competitive assessment addressed how to handle brush/bulky
waste collection; having Solid Waste reularly communicate their location on
the pickup schedule to residents;how Solid Waste can stay on their published
schedule;establishment of mini transfer stations during recycling or special
events; use of text alerts or Reverse Alert systems to notify residents of
schedules;an update on data collections;and residents'concerns with Solid
Waste copying drivers'licenses.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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