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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/13/2015 O4y[1S w 'Ili �r Uw 1852 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 SEAL INDEXED 4CoriChristi 1201 Leopard Street M Corpus Christi,TX 78401 c?, cctexas.com 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". Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 15 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 16 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 17 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 18 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 19 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 20 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 21 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 22 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 23 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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 Corpus Christi Page 24 Printed on 1/23/2015 City Council Meeting Minutes January 13,2015 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. Corpus Christi Page 25 Printed on 1/23/2015