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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 January 13, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on January 27, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of January, 2015.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,January 13,2015 12:30 PM 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 Matthew J. Pennington, St.John's
Methodist Church.
Reverend Matthew J.Pennington gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Belinda
Mercado, Deputy Director of Municipal Information Services.
Deputy Director of Municipal Information Services Belinda Mercado 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.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian
Riojas,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council
Member Mark Scott,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1 Proclamation celebrating Dr. Hector P. Garcia's Birthday
Proclamation celebrating the Annual Martin Luther King Holiday
Celebration and Commemorative March
C-SPAN Cities Tour"Corpus Christi Week" Presentation
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.Ashley Hill with C-SPAN provided
a brief presentation on C-SPAN's Cities Tour"Corpus Christi Week".
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F. Mayoral Appointment of Mayor Pro Tems
Mayor Martinez referred to Mayoral Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.Mayor
Martinez recommended providing for Mayor Pro Tern services as follows:
Chad Magill 1/13/2015—4/06/2015
Colleen McIntyre 4/07/2015—6/29/2015
Lucy Rubio 6/30/2015—9/21/2015
Carolyn Vaughn 9/22/2015—12/14/2015
Brian Rosas 12/15/2015—3/07/2016
Rudy Garza 3/08/2016—5/30/2016
Mark Scott 5/31/2016—8/22/2016
Lillian Riojas 8/23/2016—End of term
Mayor Martinez made a motion to approve the Mayor Pro Tem rotation,
seconded by Council Member Scott.This Motion was passed with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-001
G. Mayoral City Council Committee Assignments
Mayor Martinez made the following Council Committee Appointments.
Audit Committee:Chair-Council Member Mark Scott;Members-Council
Members Lillian Riojas,Chad Magill and Carolyn Vaughn
Municipal Court Committee:Chair-Council Member Colleen McIntyre;
Members-Council Members Rudy Garza,Brian Rosas,and Lucy Rubio
H. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Jack Gordy spoke
regarding palm trees and fire hydrants blocking sidewalks in the 1300 block of
Airline Road.Mr.Gordy stated that the ADA has been notified and is requesting
a copy of the city's plans to address the blockage and clear the sidewalks.
Foster Edwards,CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce,announced
the Mayor's"State of the City"address scheduled for February 5,2015.Mr.
Edwards provided information obtained by the Chamber's Infrastructure
Committee regarding major area projects in the Coastal Bend.Susie Luna
Saldana congratulated the new council members and asked the Council to
remember that the decisions the City Council makes will affect and impact the
community.Mary Lou Huffman spoke regarding the location of the Harbor
Bridge and bringing rapid transit to Corpus Christi.Dennis Berry spoke
regarding city property located at 4593 River Park that has several code
violations and that the City has never maintained.Council Member McIntyre
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requested an update on this property.Colin Sykes,Dr.Jim Klein,Carolyn
Moon,and Alicia Benavidez requested that the City Council pass a resolution
in opposition to the Citizens United ruling and stated that corporations are not
people and money is not speech.Joan Veith thanked all of the restaurants in
Corpus Christi and said it is wonderful to live in a city that people will come to
because of the food.Juan Carlos Cantu expressed concern on the issue of
synthetic marijuana and requested that the City consider developing a plan to
bring attention to this problem.Tim Thomas spoke regarding a letter he
received from a company providing insurance for outside water lines.City
Manager Olson stated that the City was approached by a company attempting
to provide an insurance program on water lines.Mr.Olson added that staff has
reviewed the program and determined that the City would not endorse the
program.Craig Pierce,representing Neighborhoods First!,stated that the City
Attorney has not provided a response to the request to provide a legal opinion
regarding the legality of the funding mechanism on the southside annexation.
Mr.Pierce also spoke regarding the projected costs for the annexation and
asked the City Council to de-annex the southside property.City Manager Olson
stated that the City Attorney does not provide legal opinions to citizens,only
for elected official and city operations.City Attorney Miles Risley stated that he
did respond to City Council regarding the legality of the vote on the funding
mechanism and did not see any indication of any actions violating the Open
Meeting Act.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 4,6 and 7)
Mayor Martinez announced that City Council would start with executive
session items 4,6 and 7 and commence the meeting at 2:25 p.m.City Secretary
Huerta announced that Council Member Scott would be abstaining on Items 5
and 8.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Magill would be
abstaining on Item 5.The Council went into executive session.
4 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to
potential economic development agreements involving an educational
institution, pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.072 regarding the
sale, lease or value of real property to an educational institution, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 to discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near
the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations
and/or financial or other incentives involving said business prospect,
with possible action and discussion in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
6 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the
Department of Parks and Recreation and the Health District.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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7 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.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
J. CITY SECRETARY'S PARLIMENTARY PROCEDURES
3 Review of Parliamentary Procedures
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
the purpose of this item is to introduce a number of improvements to the
parliamentary procedure used during City Council meetings.City Secretary
Huerta said these procedures align with best practices used in many Texas
cities and add clarity for the public about the issues the Council is considering.
City Secretary Huerta referred to a powerpoint presentation including an
explanation on parliamentary law;and examples of the new process for regular
agenda items and public hearings.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
stated that staff would provide a briefing on Bond 2008,Proposition No.7.
a. BRIEFINGS:
2 Bond 2008 Proposition Seven -Bayfront Master Plan Project
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray introduced Acting Director of
Capital Programs Jerry Shoemaker and Acting Director of Parks and
Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya.Ms.Gray stated that the purpose of this item
is to provide an update on the Bond 2008 Proposition 7-Bayfront Master Plan,
Phase 3 Project.The project consists of the realignment of Shoreline
Boulevard from Coopers Alley to Furman and providing a pedestrian area
strongly connected to the water.Mr.Shoemaker provided an update on the
construction project.Ms.Anaya provided an overview of three options for the
park improvements including the amenities,estimated budget for construction
and operation and maintenance costs.Ms.Talbert stated that staff is
recommending Option 3 as a design/build contract for the following reasons:
Option 3 meets the Bond 2008 requirements;maximizes the use of remaining
funds across the entire park and bayfront area;addresses the most goals of
the stakeholders who utilize the space on a regular basis;and is consistent
with longstanding ideas,visions and plans developed for the area by creating
a public park and space strongly connected with the water.
Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:the construction
delays due to weather;whether the right turn issue has been resolved near the
Art Center;communication with stakeholders;the anticipated completion date
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in February;the temporary bollards and gates;the operation and maintenance
funds currently budgeted;the recommended locations for restrooms;a
restroom in the shade structure at Sherrill Park;the concept of shade
structures with all three options;the Old Memorial Coliseum area
improvements;the concept for north-end parking lot restoration;whether there
are portions of the previous design that can be incorporated;elimination of the
northbound lanes;green alternatives; hike and bike lanes;the purpose for
raising the sunken garden to grade at Sherrill Park; pricing for the individual
components;whether design/build contracting allows for phasing options;
mixed use of asphalt;alternatives for funding the additional operation and
maintenance costs; utilities improvements on hard structures for special
events;including low-cost elements;completing the project within the
voter-approved amount;additional revenue sources from the bond projects;
and completion of all of the Bond 2008 projects.
Council Member Magill made a motion to direct the City Manager to stay within
the confines of the 2008 voter-approved bond funds,seconded by Council
Member Scott.Council Member McIntyre requested that the motion be
amended to include shade and restroom structures as first priority and to
come back with individual prices for these elements,seconded by Council
Member Riojas.Council Member Magill accepted the amendment to the
motion,seconded by Council Member Scott.The motion was passed as
amended.
b. OTHER
None.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 -23)
23 Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Residential to Commercial at 5921 Yorktown Boulevard
Case No. 1214-01 Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Service, Inc.: A change
of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District, resulting in a change to the Future
Land Use Plan from residential to commercial uses. The property is
described as being a 2.13 acre tract of land out of Lot 20, Section 10,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the
southwest corner of Yorktown Boulevard and Loire Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 3,
2014):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Maxwell P. Dunne Funeral Services, Inc. ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.13 acre tract of land
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out of Lot 20, Section 10, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Acting 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 funeral home and associated
parking lot.Mr.Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in
favor of the zoning change.Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.Carlos
Chacam spoke in opposition to the rezoning.Chuck Cazales and Abel Alonzo
spoke in support of a funeral home in this location.Ron Alonzo,applicant,
stated that plan for the subject property is to build an establishment that the
neighborhood would be proud of and to become a member of that community.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council members spoke regarding
the following topics:the need for funeral home services on the Southside;
whether the rezoning fits the master plan for the area;a crematorium not being
an allowable use at the site;the fence being in full compliance with Code
Enforcement;and whether the applicant has any existing code enforcement
violations at his current business site.Council Member Garza made a motion
to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
21 Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Unified Development Code(UDC)to enhance enforcement of bar,
taverns, or pub zoning
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code by revising
subsections 5.2.7 to enhance enforcement of bar, taverns, or pub
zoning; amending the Unified Development Code by revising
subsections 5.1.4.F to correct an error in the text for restaurant
accessory use; and providing for severance, penalty, publication, and
effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code to enhance enforcement of bar,taverns or pub zoning and
to correct an error in the text for restaurant accessory use.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:whether this action would shut down existing
businesses;clarifying the specific standards to distinguish the type of
establishment;whether there is a pathway to compliance;and communicating
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with business owners.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
22 Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from
Manufactured Home and Industrial to Industrial with a Special
Permit at 7585 Leopard Street
Case No. 1214-02 Isaias Franco: A change of zoning from "RMH"
Manufactured Home District and "IL" Light Industrial District to the
"IUSP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource
Extraction, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as being a 15.854-acre tract of land out of the
Anthony C. Page Survey 591 and the A.M. French Survey 312,
Abstract 1018 and a 20.00-acre tract of land out of a 202.16-acre tract
out of Section 8, Range V, of the H.P.L. Kinney Sectionalized Lands,
located on the south side of Leopard Street between Rhew Road and
Cathead Road
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 17,
2014): Approval of the"IUSP" Light Industrial District with a Special
Permit for Resource Extraction subject to conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Isaias Franco ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to a 15.854-acre tract of land out of the Anthony C.
Page Survey 591 and the A.M. French Survey 312, Abstract 1018 and
a 20.00-acre tract of land out of a 202.16-acre tract out of Section 8,
Range V, of the H.P.L. Kinney Sectionalized Lands, from the "RMH"
Manufactured Home District and "IL" Light Industrial District to the
"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit for Resource
Extraction; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow extraction of sand materials.Mr.Dimas stated that
the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change with a
Special Permit for Resource Extraction,subject to five conditions.Mayor
Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council Member Garza made a
motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Scott.This
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Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
L. MINUTES:
9 Regular Meeting of December 16, 2014 and Special Meeting of
December 29, 2014
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and called for approval of the
minutes.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Cuncil Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
M. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
N. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
O. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 10 -20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.Council Member Rubio requested to pull Item 11 for individual
consideration.City Manager Olson requested to pull Item 17 for individual
consideration.Council Member Riojas made a motion to approve the consent
agenda with the exception of Items 11 and 17,seconded by Council Member
Rosas.The consent agenda items were approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
10 Approving a Supply Agreement for Hip and Knee Boots
Motion approving a supply agreement with Northern Safety and
Industrial, Corpus Christi, Texas for hip and knee boots in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI-0245-14 based on lowest responsible bid for
an estimated annual expenditure of$53,963.25, of which $44,969.37
is required for the remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the
agreement will 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
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purchased into the Warehouse Inventory and charged out to the
various City Departments.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-002
12 Approving a Professional Service Amendment No. 1 for Capital
Programs Project Management Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services contract between the
City of Corpus Christi and R. H. Shackelford, Inc. in the amount of
$512,577 for a total not to exceed $542,577 for Capital Programs
Project Management Services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-004
13 Approving money transfers between Trust Fund Accounts
Resolution approving the transfer of$700,000 from the Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Fund No. 4030 to the Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund No. 4220; and the transfer of$400,000
from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund No. 4030 to the Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 4220, in accordance with
Section 8.5.1.0 and 8.5.2.1 of the Unified Development Code.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030388
14 Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from Farm Rural to
Commercial located at 3718 Airline Road (1st Reading 12/16/14)
Case No. 1114-06 Ronald S. Browning: A change of zoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District,
not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The property is
described as being a 19.27-acre tract of land out of Lots 25 and 26,
Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located
along the north side of Slough Road between Airline Road and Rodd
Field Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 19,
2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural
District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Ronald S. Browning ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
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Zoning Map in reference to a 19.27-acre tract of land out of Lots 25
and 26, Section 20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030389
15 Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from Neighborhood
Commercial to General Commercial at 5657 South Staples Street
(1st Reading 12/16/14)
Case No. 1114-05 Old Lipan Ltd.: A change of zoning from "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District and "CN-2" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from Public
Semi-Public to Commercial uses. The property is described as Lot
13C, Block 10, Gardendale Subdivision, located at the northwest
corner of Holly Road and South Staples Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 19,
2014): Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District and "CN-2" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Old Lipan, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lot 13C, Block 10, Gardendale Subdivision, from
the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and the "CN-2"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030390
16 Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Extension with Landry's
Seafood and Steak House (1st Reading 12/16/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or this designee, to execute
an extension to a five year lease agreement with Landry's Seafood
and Steakhouse-Corpus Christi, Inc. ("Landry's)to operate a
restaurant barge on People's Street T-Head with monthly payments of
$6,657.00 through 2016, $7,056.00 through 2018, $7,500.00 through
2019, OR 2.75% of monthly gross sales, whichever is greater.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030391
18 Second Reading Ordinance-Addendum No. 1 to Lease
agreement with Atlantic Aviation (1st Reading 12/16/14)
Ordinance ratifying the addition of Atlantic Aviation FBO Holdings, LLC
(the "Lease Guarantor"), as an original party to the lease between the
City and Mercury Air Center-Corpus Christi, Inc., doing business as
Atlantic Aviation, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute Addendum No. 1 to the lease in order to join the Lease
Guarantor and to correct, clarify, and add specific provisions to the
lease; providing for severance; providing for publication; and providing
for an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030393
19 Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a five year base term
lease agreement with Signature Flight Support Coporation (1st
Reading 12/16/14)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Amended and Restated Hangar and Fixed Base Operator's Lease with
Signature Flight Support Corporation for the operation of a commercial
hangar and fixed base aviation operation on the east side of the
airfield at the Corpus Christi International Airport, in consideration of
an annual rental fee at fair market value based on the current
professional property and land appraisal, for a new term of five (5)
years; providing for severance; providing for publication; and providing
for an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030394
20 Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Lead Ballast Revenue
to Columbus Sailors Association for the Nina Columbus Ship
Restoration Fund (1st Reading 12/16/14)
Ordinance appropriating $18,497 of revenue, from the sale of lead
ballast from the Santa Maria, in the No. 1020 General Fund for
payment to Columbus Sailing Association for the cost associated with
the repair and restoration of the Nina or for staging facilities for the
Nina; and changing the FY 2014-2015 operating budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030294 by increasing revenue and expenditures by
$18,497 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030395
11 Approving Service Agreement with Child Obesity Prevention
Program Provider related to the 1115 Transformation Waiver
Motion approving a service agreement with Catholic Charities of
Corpus Christi, Inc., to conduct a child obesity prevention program in
accordance with Request for Qualifications No. Bl-0015-14, for an
estimated nine-month expenditure of$80,000, with one option to
renew, subject to the approval of the contractor and the City Manager
or designee. Funds are budgeted in the Corpus Christi - Nueces
County Public Health District(CCNCPHD) 1115 Transformation
Waiver Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11.In response to Council Member Riojas,
Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez said that staff will provide a full
written update on January 21st and a public presentation on January 27th
regarding the 1115 Transformation Waiver.Ms.Riojas requested that the report
include the reason that partners are not returning to the program.Council
Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by Council
Member Magill.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-003
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Pavement
Life Cycle Replacement(1st Reading 12/16/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 by transferring $3,936,000 from
Public Health & Safety 2014 Certificates of Obligation in Fund 3367
Project#E11061 Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Cells Interim Cover
- Cells 3D, 4A and 4B to the Landfill Pavement/ Roadway Life Cycle
Replacement Project; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction,
LTD of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$3,757,566.25 for the
Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Pavement Life Cycle Replacement project for
the base bid; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a construction materials testing contract with Tolunay Wong of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$147,075 for the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill Pavement Life Cycle Replacement project.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.City Manager Olson stated that the purpose
of this item is to execute an engineering contract for the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill Pavement Life Cycle Replacement project.This item is dependent on
the passage of Item 34.City Manager Olson explained that there will be a rate
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impact with the approval of Item 34.City Manager Olson stated that he will
need additional time to determine what that impact will be from borrowing
funds and the resulting fee increase.In response to questions,Acting Director
of Capital Programs Jerry Shoemaker stated that the Council could approve
Item 17 on second reading to lock in the construction prices and if the Council
decides not to approve Item 34 on second reading,the contract can be
terminated. Mayor Martinez called for a brief recess on this item due to
technical difficulties.
(Note:This Ordinance was passed after executive session.)
Enactment No: 030392
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 5 -8)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to executive session
items 5-8.The Council went into executive session.
5 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
economic development agreements with Corpus Christi Liquefaction,
LLC for development of a liquid natural gas facility within the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction and for construction of docks potentially
within the Corpus Christi city limits for the benefit of the City and
pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.087 to discuss or
deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the
governmental body has received from a business prospect that the
governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near
the territory of the governmental body and with which the
governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations
and/or financial or other incentives involving said business prospect,
with possible action and discussion in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
6. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the
Department of Parks and Recreation and the Health District.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
7. 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.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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8 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
economic development agreements involving tourism-related
development and/or food processors and pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.087 to discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information that the governmental body has
received from a business prospect(s)that the governmental body
seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the
governmental body and with which the governmental body is
conducting economic development negotiations and/or financial or
other incentives involving said business prospect(s), with possible
action and discussion in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 171
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Pavement
Life Cycle Replacement(1st Reading 12116/14)
Ordinance amending the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 by transferring $3,936,000 from
Public Health &Safety 2014 Certificates of Obligation in Fund 3367
Project#E11061 Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Cells Interim Cover
- Cells 3D, 4A and 4B to the Landfill Pavement/ Roadway Life Cycle
Replacement Project; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction,
LTD of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$3,757,566.25 for the
Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Pavement Life Cycle Replacement project for
the base bid; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a construction materials testing contract with Tolunay Wong of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$147,075 for the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill Pavement Life Cycle Replacement project.
Mayor Martinez returned to the discussion on Item 17.City Manager Olson
stated that Items 17 and 34 are related.City Manager Olson said if the Council
approves Item 17 to reserve and guarantee the prices in the contract,the
Council has the option to terminate the contract if Item 34 is not approved on a
future date.A council member requested a map of the roadwork at the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed
and approved on second reading with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: 030392
Q. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 24)
24 Second Reading Ordinance-Approving a fifteen (15)year lease
for the ILA (International Longshoreman's Association) building
(Requires 28 day delay)(1st Reading 12/9/14)
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.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a lease
agreement with the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures for use of the
International Longshoreman's Association Building.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance
was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030396
R. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-341
25 First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to modify auto
wrecker ordinance
Ordinance amending Chapter 57, Article V"AUTOWRECKERS"of the
Corpus Christi Code by modifying permitting, regulatory, and
enforcement procedures of auto wreckers, increasing fees for
substitution of vehicle, and increasing wrecker service fees; Providing
an effective date; Providing for severance; Providing for penalty; and
Providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend Chapter 57,Article V"Autowreckers"of the
City Code.Chief Simpson provided a brief overview of the changes to the
ordinance.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council
Member Riojas made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
26 First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)task force
program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention Internet Crimes Against Children
(ICAC)Task Force program, in the amount of$19,800 to purchase
equipment, supplies, and training travel for the ICAC program within
the Police Department; and appropriating the $19,800 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a grant in the amount of$19,8000 for the
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.Thee were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Riojas made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
27 First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to modify Animal
Care Ordinance
Ordinance amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 6 of the Corpus Christi
Code to reassign Animal Care Services roles and responsibilities; to
designate the Animal Care Services Manager as the Local Rabies
Control Authority; to establish a fee schedule; authorizing waiver of
fees; providing Animal Control Service Manager authority to prohibit
dangerous dogs within the City; eliminating $25 refund for sterilization
of adopted animals; prohibiting traps with holding mechanisms; to
modify the name of Animal Control Advisory Committee; to modify the
ex officio members; to designate the Animal Care Advisory Committee
as the Animal Shelter Committee; Providing for severance; Providing
for publication; Providing for penalty; and Providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend the Code of Ordinances to modify the Animal
Care Ordinance.Chief Simpson said that the changes to the ordinance will
help satisfy changes recommended by a recent audit.Police Chief provided a
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brief overview of the changes.Council Member Scott made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance
was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
28 First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds into the Crime
Control District Fund
Ordinance appropriating $1,323,658.59 from the unreserved fund
balance in No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for"one-time"
expenditures in the FY 2014-2015 operating budget, and changing the
FY 2014-2015 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by
increasing expenditures by$1,323,658.59.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate funds from the Crime Control District in
the amount of$1,323,658.59 for"one-time"expenditures.Chief Simpson
referred to the funding for beautification at the Police Department which
includes parking lot improvements,security fencing and will help revitalize the
downtown area.Chief Simpson provided a brief description of each item on the
capital item list.Mike Staff,Former Chairman of the Crime Control and
Prevention District,spoke regarding the Crime Control and Prevention
District's support of the one-time expenditure list and stated that the Board
talked in great detail about the beautification element and supported moving
forward.Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the total cost
for the beautification project;the timeline for completion of the beautification
project;the scope of work for the beautification project;concerns with
spending Crime Control funds for beautification instead of the funds going
directly to public safety;the un-audited fund balance in the Crime Control
Fund;when the Crime Control sales tax is up for a vote;the breakdown of
funding for the safety elements versus the maintenance and beautification; use
of a different funding source for the beautification elements;safety concerns
and improvements to the parking lot;whether the beautification portion can be
voted on separately;and a request to include a projected fund balance for the
Crime Control District for this fiscal year for the second reading.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to direct the
City Manager to provide a breakdown of the police parking lot improvements,
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.This Ordinance
was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2- Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Vaughn
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Abstained: 0
29
First Reading Ordinance-Lease agreement with TCEQ for use of
Oak Park and H.J.Williams Park for air monitoring station
(Requires 28 day delay)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a five
year lease agreement (with the option for one five year renewal)with
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for
installation and operation of an air quality monitoring station on a 0.113
acre tract of land on Oakpark Park located at 842 Erwin Street, Corpus
Christi,TX and a 0.038 acre tract of land on Bayview (H.J. Williams)
Park, located at 2518 Dempsey Road, Corpus Christi, TX; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a
five*year lease agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality for the installation and operation of an air quality monitoring station in
Oakpark Park and H.J.Williams Park.There were no comments from the
public.Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
30 First Reading Ordinance -Engineering contract for City of Corpus
Christi Regional Water Supply Strategic Sustainability Plan
Ordinance amending the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 to add Project No. E14001
City of Corpus Christi Regional Water Supply Strategic Sustainability
Plan; transferring and appropriating $572,365 from the Unreserved
Fund Balance in No. 4041 Raw Water Supply Development Fund to
and appropriating in the No. 4080 Water CIP Fund for the City of
Corpus Christi Regional Water Supply Strategic Sustainability Plan;
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Professional Services Agreement in the amount of$539,967 with
CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc., a Delaware Corporation with a branch
office in Corpus Christi, Texas for the City of Corpus Christi Regional
Water Supply Strategic Sustainability Plan for technical, public
outreach, strategic planning and associated services.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funds and award a
contract to CH2M Hill Engineers,Inc.to develop a comprehensive water supply
strategic plan that will address the City's strategies for ensuring supply
exceeds water demand and provides for the decision making criteria that will
be utilized to maintain the plan.There were no comments from the public.
Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:concerns with the
timeframe for supply and demand and for the rate model and governance; how
the project comes together and how it conflicts with other overlapping water
supply studies;the risk assessment matrix; the reasons this contract is
evaluating the cost of desalination when the City is already actively looking at
this;whether the rate model will evaluate the wholesale contracts;when the
data will be available;the decision matrix criteria;the interim policies in place
for wastewater and effluent;the San Antonio model to evaluate proposals;
whether this study is redundant with other pilot studies;the need for a
sustainability plan; incorporating data from other studies into this
sustainability plan;whether the City has submitted applications for the State
Water Implementation Fund for Texas(SWIFT)Abridge fund due by February
3rd;and the incredible value of the rate model and governance rather than the
other pieces which are already ongoing elements.Council Member Scott made
a motion to table this item to a date no later February 24th,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre and passed.Mayor Martinez requested that staff
provide information that better communicates the concerns of the Council and
the timing of the components of the sustainability plan.This Ordinance was
tabled to a date no later than February 24,2015 with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
31 First Reading Ordinance-Purchase of electronic plan review
solution from Bentley Systems, Inc.
Ordinance appropriating $236,104 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the Development Services Fund No. 4670 for the purchase of
Bentley electronic plan review software; changing the FY 2014-2015
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 to increase expenditures by
$236,104; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
contract with Bentley for electronic plan software, with the total amount
of the fixed price agreement of$286,104; authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute amendment to Master Contract with
Bentley Systems, Inc. for implementation of an electronic plan review
solution.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funds and award a
contract to Bentley Systems,Inc.for a web based and architectural plans
submittal review and markup software that will be utilized by Development
Services,the Utilities Department and Capital Programs.In response to a
council member,Mr.Van Vleck stated that this contract will include training of
personnel and staff is planning on training the users.There were no comments
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from the public.Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
32 First Reading Ordinance -Closing a portion of a utility easement
located west of the Ayers Street public right-of-way, and north of
the Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357) right-of-way
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an 8,598-square foot portion of
an existing 10-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 1 & 2,
Cabaniss Acres No. 2, located west of the Ayers Street public
right-of-way, and north of the Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357)
right-of-way; and requiring the owners, Ernesto&Vienna Flores, to
comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred Item 32.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van Vleck
stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate an 8,598-square
foot portion of an existing 10-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 1
&2,Cabaniss Acres No.2.Mr.Van Vleck stated that staff is recommending
approval of the request and to waive payment of fair market value because the
owner is replatting and will dedicate easements as part of the replatting.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Rubio.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
33 First Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for CC Cold Storage, LLC
and South Texas Cold Storage, LLC facility located at 260
McBride Lane
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A
Corporation") and CC Cold Storage, LLC and South Texas Cold
Storage, LLC ("Cold Storage")to provide a grant of up to$265,000, for
the creation of jobs and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a Business Incentive Project Service Agreement with the Type
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A Corporation regarding implementation and administration of the Cold
Storage Business Incentive Agreement for the creation of jobs; and
appropriating $265,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the No.
1140 Business/Job Development Fund for said business incentive
grant from the Type A Corporation to Cold Storage; and changing the
FY 2014-2015 operating budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 030294,
by increasing expenditures by$265,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 33.Emily Martinez with the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that the purpose of this
item is to approve business incentive agreement with CC Cold Storage LLC
and South Texas Cold Storage LLC to provide a grant of up$265,000,payable
over five(5)years,for the retention of six(6)positions and the creation of five
(5)new positions with a capital investment of$1,500,000.Ms.Martinez said the
cold storage facility is the closest cold storage facility for the Corpus Christi
regional vendors.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Riojas. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
34 First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing Issuance of Solid Waste
Certificates of Obligation
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2015" in an amount not to exceed
$14,500,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements to the City's Solid Waste System;
providing for the payment of said Certificates by the levy of an ad
valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and further
securing said Certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged
revenues of the Solid Waste System; providing the terms and
conditions of said Certificates and resolving other matters incident and
relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said
Certificates, including the approval and distribution of an Official
Statement; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the requirements
of the letter of representations with the depository trust company;
delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; enacting
other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance; and providing an effective date.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to a approve an ordinance
authorizing the issuance of up to$14,500,000 in Solid Waste Certificates of
Obligation.Ms.Sanchez said that in December,the notice of intention to issue
these certificates was approved by the City Council and was published in the
Corpus Christi Caller Times for two(2)consecutive weeks on December 14th
and December 21st The issuance is structured as a parameter sale giving the
City Manager,Deputy City Manager and the Assistant City Manager the
authority to"pull the trigger"on this deal when the time is right with the bond
market.The debt service payment for the current fiscal year is included and is
estimated at approximately over $1 million for 20 years for these certificates.
City Manager Olson stated that the rate impacts are not disclosed in this item
and the Council has the option of approving this item on first reading with the
expectation that staff will come back with the rate impacts prior to second
reading or table the issue.Council Member Scott made a motion to table this
item for a period not to exceed three(3)weeks,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre.This Ordinance was tabled to a date not to exceed three(3)weeks
with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 35-45)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff did not have any planned presentations.
35 Purchase of Centracs Automated Transportation Management
System
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Centracs Automated
Transportation Management System from Paradigm Traffic Systems,
Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of$241,000.00. 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 consent agenda.
36 Purchase of 152 Econolite Cobalt Controllers 2100 to replace
incompatible controllers for traffic signal system
Motion approving the purchase of 152, Econolite Cobalt Controller
2100 from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total
amount of$448,400.00. 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.
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
37 Purchase of eighteen (18)Traffic Signal Cabinets
Motion approving the purchase of eighteen (18) National Electrical
Manufacturers Association (NEMA) TS2-1 Traffic Signal Cabinets from
Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a total amount of
$148,032.00. 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 consent agenda.
38 Purchase of six(6) Radar Vehicle Detection Systems
Motion approving the purchase of six (6) radar vehicle detection
systems from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc., Arlington, Texas for a
total amount of$98,280.00. 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 consent agenda.
39 Service Agreement for Herbicide Application
Motion approving a service agreement with DeAngelo Brothers, LLC,
Katy, Texas for herbicide application in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0300-14, based on only bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of$82,462.89, of which $68,719.07 is required for the
remainder of FY 2014-2015. The term of the contract will be for twelve
(12) months with options to extend for up to two (2) additional
twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the Contractor and
the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
Street Operations Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
40 Supply Agreements for Food Items
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies in
the following amounts in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-15-1 for food items, for an
estimated six-month expenditure of$193,802.43. The terms of the
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contracts shall be for six months. Funds are available through the
Meals on Wheels Grant.
LaBatt Food Service Performance Food Group
Corpus Christi, Texas Victoria, Texas
154 Line Items 127 Line Items
$78,687.09 $115,115.34
Grand Total: $193,802.43
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
41 Engineering construction contract for FM 2444 Waterline
Adjustments Task Order No. 5 and 6
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bay, Ltd of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$783,023 for the TXDOT Participation Projects-Task Order
Nos. 5 and 6- FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments for the total base bid.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
42 Engineering Construction Contract for FM 2444 Waterline
Adjustments Task Order No. 7
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with National Power Rodding Corporation of
Austin, Texas in the amount of$70,306 for the TXDOT Participation
Projects-Task Order No. 7- FM 2444 Waterline Adjustments for the
total base bid.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
43 Amending Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies
Motion to approve Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and
Strategies.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
44 Nominating Flint Hills Resources, LP as a Triple Jumbo Texas
Enterprise Zone Project
Resolution nominating Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC ("Flint
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Hills") to the Office of the Governor Economic Development&Tourism
("EDT")through the Economic Development Bank("Bank") as a Triple
Jumbo Enterprise Project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act
("Act").
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
45 Approving the City's Investment Policy and Investment Strategies
Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy
and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2014-2015
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
T. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 p.m.
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