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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 February 17, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on February 24, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of February, 2015.
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Tuesday,February 17,2015 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Susan K.
Thorpe, Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Susan K.Thorpe 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: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lillian Riojas
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring February 15-21, 2015, "National LULAC Week"
Proclamation declaring February 22-28, 2015, "National Engineers'
Week"
Proclamation declaring February 20, 2015, The 73rd Session
Graduation Ceremony of the Corpus Christi Police Academy
Big Check Presentation for the 2015 Arts Grants Recipient
Organization (Arts and Cultural Commission)
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Certificate of Commendation Presented to Frank Brogan
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to
your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez referred to comments from the audience.Carrie Robertson
Meyer,on behalf of the North Beach Community Association,requested that
the City consider developing a funding mechanism for infrastructure
improvements for North Beach.Jerry Garcia spoke regarding improvements
needed on the westside.Benjamin Graham spoke regarding issues with Code
Enforcement violations and asked the Council to develop a board to review
Code Enforcement,the municipal codes,and Municipal Court.Kevin Hill spoke
regarding the Shoreline Realignment shutting down northbound traffic on
Shoreline Drive.
I. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of February 10, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Garza
and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Electrical Advisory Board
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Marina Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Mary Bustos,Alana
Manrow,Richard Balli,Abel Alonzo and Diana Ortega-Feerick,seconded by
Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Electrical Advisory Board
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Kevin L.Martinez
(Master Electrician),Robert Aguilar(Master Electrician),Alfred J.Tristan(Utility
Power Distribution),Mary Lou Herrera(Not connected),Jesse Gatewood
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(Journeyman Electrician),William K.Pitchford(Home Builder),and Steven
Deases(Electrical Engineer),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Michael
Douglas(Commercial Builder),seconded by Council Member Rosas and
passed unanimously.
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Theresa J.Garcia(Direct
Service Agency),Henry Edward Savoy(Community Rep.),Willie R.Hardeman,
Sr.(Community Rep.),Ginger Bryant(Senior Ctr.),Maria Elena Flores
(Community Rep.),Robert Irwin(Community Rep.)and Denise S.Villagram
(Community Rep.)and appoint Gloria Gooding(Direct Service Agency)and
Christina Canales(Community Rep.),seconded by Council Member Scott and
passed unanimously.
Marina Advisory Committee
Council Member Scott made a motion to reappoint Sharon Emerson,Robert
"Bob Paulison and Clare Lee(Scientist),seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member Scott made a motion to
appoint Greg Turman(Restaurant),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Olson stated during the City Council retreat,the City
Council set as their number one priority,to deal with residential roads.City
Manager Olson said the discussion on the street program will include the work
performed up to this point to bring streets to a respectable standard.City
Manager Olson presented information on the number of streets in the City and
the four issues dealing with streets: 1)Policy 2)Maintenance 3)Arterial&
Collector Street and 4)Local&Residential Streets.City Manager Olson also
presented information on the life cycle plan for new construction,estimated
costs and funding mechanisms.
a. OTHER
None.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-20)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member McIntyre
requested that Item 14 be pulled for individual consideration.City Secretary
Huerta stated that staff is requesting that Item 14 be pulled for individual
consideration since the Council considered the item on first reading on
February 10th,the 20%rule is in effect and requires a 3/4 affirmative vote of the
City Council to pass.City Secretary Huerta stated that the applicant has
requested postponing the item until February 24,2015.Council Member Magill
made a motion to table Item 14,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously.
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14. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from single-family to
multifamily at 5409 Lipes Boulevard (1st Reading 2/10/15)
(Requires 3/4 vote)
Case No. 0115-01 The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word: A
change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land
Use Plan from low density residential to medium density residential
uses. The property is described as being 26.32 acres out of Lots 6 and
7, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located
along the south side of Lipes Boulevard approximately 650 feet west of
South Staples Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by The Convent Academy of the Incarnate Word ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 26.32 acres out of
Lots 6 and 7, Section 6, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Second Reading Ordinance was tabled to February 24,2015.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the remaining consent agenda items.Council
Member Vaughn requested that Items 6,7 and 8 be pulled for individual
consideration.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Carrie
Robertson Meyer referred to Item 10 and provided background information on
the Nueces Bay Causeway Bait Stand.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to approve the remaining consent agenda items,seconded by Council
Member Scott.The consent agenda was passed with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
5. Interlocal Agreement for Staples Street Center street
improvements (Mestina/Artesian Street Project) (Bond 2012)
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation
Authority to construct the Mestina/Artesian Street Project in
conjunction with the City's project, Staples Street from Morgan Avenue
to IH 37 (Bond 2012).
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030417
9. Termination of the Multiple Use Agreements for Heliport Parking
Facility and Public Parking Facility located on State Highway 9/BS
44-D
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute two
agreements to terminate two previously executed Multiple Use
Agreements between the State of Texas and the City of Corpus Christi
for the Heliport Parking Facility and the Public Parking Facility located
on State Highway 9/BS 44-D.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030418
10. Termination of the Multiple Use Agreement for the Nueces Bay
Causeway Bait Stand located within State ROW on US Highway
181
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement to terminate a previously executed Multiple Use Agreement
between the State of Texas and the City of Corpus Christi for the
Nueces Bay Causeway Bait Stand located within State right-of-way on
US Highway 181.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030419
11. Lease-purchase of rescue pumper
Motion approving the lease-purchase of one (1) rescue pumper from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Houston, Texas for a total amount
of$599,750.00, of which $10,607.00 is required for the remainder of
FY 2014-2015. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(TLGPC). Financing for the lease-purchase will be provided through
the City's lease-purchase financing contractor.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-021
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12. Flour Bluff Revitalization Plan
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
adopting a Revitalization Plan for the Flour Bluff area which is
bordered by the King Ranch to the South, and by water on three sides,
the Laguna Madre to the East, Oso Creek and Bay to the West, and
Corpus Christi Bay to the North; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030420
13. Resolutions in support of five Affordable Housing developments
to satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Discussion and possible action on resolutions in support of five
Affordable Housing developments which will be applicants for 9%
Housing Tax Credits administered by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA): Liberty Shores Apartments,
Callicoatte Cove Homes, River View at Calallen, Stonehenge Place
and 911 Glenoak Apartments, each proposed project is located within
the City of Corpus Christi, Texas.
These Resolutions were passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030421 030422 030423 030424 030425
15. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from residential estate to
single-family at 8410 S. Staples Street(1st Reading 2/10/15)
Case No. 0115-03 MPM Development LP: A change of zoning from
the"RS-22" Single-Family 22 District to the"RS-15" Single-Family 15
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property is described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 1 and Lots 1 through
28, Block 2, King Estates Unit 4, located near the southeast corner of
South Staples Street (FM 2444) and South Oso Parkway.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-22" Single-Family 22
District to the"RS-15" Single-Family 15 District and, in lieu thereof,
approval of a change of zoning to the"RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22
District with a Special Permit subject to three conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by MPM Development LP and Miguel Pro ("Owners"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 1 through 7, Block
1 and Lots 1 through 28, Block 2, King Estates Unit 4 from the"RS-22"
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Single-Family 22 District to the "RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22 District
with a Special Permit; 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: 030426
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from commercial, office
and single-family 6 to single-family 4.5, located north of Saratoga
Boulevard (SH 357) and west of Norchester Drive(1st Reading
2/10/15)
Case No. 0115-02 Superior H & H Development LLC: A change of
zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial District, "ON"Office
District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan. The property is described as being a 10-acre tract of land out of
Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Medical Center Subdivision and out of Lots 5
and 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, located north of Saratoga
Boulevard (SH 357) and west of Norchester Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 14, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General
Commercial District, "ON"Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Superior H & H Development LLC ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 10-acre tract of land out
of Lot 2, Block 1, Saratoga Medical Center Subdivision and out of Lots
5 and 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands, from the"CG-2" General
Commercial District, "ON" Office District and "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 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:030427
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council (RAC)for the
WebEOC (1st Reading 2/10/15)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of
$10,000 for the benefit of the City's WebEOC operations; and
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appropriating $10,000 from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory
Council into the No. 1062 Fire Grant Fund to purchase equipment,
services, technical support, training and travel for the Corpus Christi
Fire Department's WebEOC.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030428
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Arts and Cultural
Commission duties and the Permanent Art Trust Fund (1st
Reading 2/10/15)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 2 regarding Arts and Cultural Commission duties and the
permanent art trust fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030429
19. Second Reading Ordinance- First amendments to the lease
agreements for Southwest Airlines and American Airlines (1st
Reading 2/10/15)
Ordinance ratifying and authorizing the City Manager to execute first
amendments to the lease agreements with Southwest Airlines and
Envoy Air(formerly known as American Eagle Airlines)to extend the
term of the leases; authorizing and accepting an assignment of the
lease from Envoy Air to American Airlines; providing for an effective
date; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030430
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 2 of the City
Code of Ordinances, regarding membership of the Water
Resources Advisory Committee(1st Reading 2/10/15)
Ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the City Code of Ordinances,
regarding membership of the Water Resources Advisory Committee;
to make minor revisions to the language of a member description; and
to increase membership by one additional representative.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030431
6. Approving four(4)Job Order Contract Master Agreements for the
minor construction, repair, rehabilitation and alteration of
facilities
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Master
Agreement for Job Order Contracting (JOC) for a two-year term with
option to renew administratively for up to three one-year periods, with
no guaranteed minimum and a maximum aggregate of$2,000,000.00
in any one year; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
all Job Order Contracts thereunder not exceeding $500,000.00 with
the following:
1 Alpha Building Corporation
-1 Cruz Maintenance & Construction, Inc.
Haeber Roofing Company
u JE Construction Services
Mayor Martinez referred to Items 6,7 and 8.In response to Council Member
Vaughn,Acting Director of Capital Programs Jerry Shoemaker provided an
explanation on the Job Order Contract agreements and the professional
services agreements for capital projects.This Motion was passed with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-018
7. Amendment No. 2 to the engineering support services contract
for Wastewater Permit Assistance
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the engineering support services contract with
RPS of Austin, Texas in the amount of$100,000 for a total restated
fee not to exceed $218,500 for Wastewater Permit Assistance.
This item was discussed during Item 6.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2015-019
8. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 1 for the La Voila
Creek Drainage Channel Excavation Project
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 in the amount of$197,646.00 with Urban
Engineering for the La Volla Creek Drainage Channel Excavation
Project.
This item was discussed during Item 6.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-020
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session.
2. 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.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21-25)
21. First Reading Ordinance-Approving termination of
RecycleRewards agreement and non-allocation of funds for
budget fiscal year 2015-2016 (Tabled on 2/17/15)
Ordinance approving a termination of the agreement with
RecycleRewards and non-allocation of funds due to the necessity to
fund improvements to solid waste services in the operating budget for
fiscal year 2015-2016; finding that the termination and issuance of
certificates of obligation for solid waste services capital improvements
are both necessary and prudent; directing that a copy of this ordinance
be included with the adopted FY2015-2016 Operating Budget; and
providing for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
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Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the termination of the
agreement with RecycleRewards and non-allocation of funds due to the
necessity to fund improvements to solid waste services in the Operating
Budget for Fy2015-2016.This contract will terminate effective September 30,
2015.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Vanessa
Santos-Garza,local representative for RecycleBank,requested that the City
Council table this issue for one week to allow RecycleBank an opportunity to
provide information about the program,subscription,participation and the
things RecycleBank is doing in Corpus Christi.A council member requested
that the presentation include the five-year pro forma of cost savings that was
presented at the last meeting.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
table Item 21 to February 24,2015,seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.This Ordinance was tabled to February 24,2015.
22. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of
$14,500,000 of Solid Waste Certificates of Obligation.Ms.Sanchez said the
item was tabled on January 13th,2015 and staff came back with information on
the potential impact.There were no comments from the public.Council
Members asked questions regarding the purpose for replacing the J.C.Elliott
building,the size of the building,the number of employees at the building;
publication and interest rate concerns should the item be tabled;and an
explanation on the issuance of certificates of obligation.Council Member
Magill made a motion to table Item 22 to February 24th,seconded by Council
Member Vaughn.In response to a council member,Ms.Gray stated that the
City Council is only voting on the funding mechanism and the individual
projects will be presented to the Council for approval.Council Member Magill
rescinded his motion and Council Member Vaughn rescinded her second.Ms.
Gray stated that staff would provide the project description and scope for each
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of the projects.Council Member McIntyre 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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance- Modifying and clarifying parade and
special event permit ordinance
Ordinance repealing Chapter 49, Article 1, Division 2. "Temporary
Closure of Streets"; amending Chapter 53, Article VII "Parades and
Marches" in its entirety to modify and clarify parades, marches, and
street events permit procedures and requirements; providing an
effective date; providing for severance; providing for penalty; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to modify and clarify the Parade and Special Event
Permit.The ordinance will repeal Chapter 49"Temporary Closure of Streets;
and amend Chapter 53,"Parades and Marches"in its entirety to modify and
clarify parades,marches,and street event permit procedures and
requirements.Chief Simpson provided an overview of the modifications to the
ordinance and an example of how the changes will impact various events.
There were no comments from the public.Council members spoke regarding
the following topics:reducing the number of days required for submitting
event applications to 60 days;how staff handled event applications during the
current three-day submittal requirements;creation of a document that would
allow individuals to navigate through the process and provide an application
checklist of requirements;clarification on the cost for the traffic control plan;
including health and educational as a city-supported event;events that have
free attendance;the number of days for approving park permits;the 20%
deposit requirement;collection procedures to hold organizers accountable for
expenses;how use of prohibited items will be monitored;and outreach to
established recurring events regarding these changes.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the event application
requirement to 60 days,change Section 53-206(c)(6)to read"be of cultural,
health,educational or historical significance";and clarify Section 53-205(c)
regarding the street fee for recurring events,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the public.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to approve the ordinance as amended,seconded by Council Member
Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and approved
with the following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating grant funds for the Local
Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC) grant
Ordinance appropriating $27,674.58 from the Texas Department of
Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in the
No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund for FY 2015 Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness grant program, phase II & Ill, to conduct a
detailed hazardous materials vulnerability assessment to increase
effectiveness in safety and efficiently handling hazardous materials
accidents and incidents and to further enhance implementation of the
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, with
a hard match of$6,918.64.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Texas
Department of Public Safety to continue a feasbility study to determine hazards
in the community.There were no comments from the Council or 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: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 3- Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance- Purchase and installation of
replacement boat crane at the Marina
Ordinance appropriating $260,000 from the unreserved fund balance
of the No. 4700 Marina Fund for the replacement of a boat crane;
changing the FY2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 by increasing appropriations by$260,000; approving the
purchase and installation of a boat crane from 1st On-Site Services,
LLC, based on sole source, for a total amount of$252,150; and
providing for severance.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Marina Superintendent Peter Davidson
stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$260,000 from the Marina
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Unreserved Balance for the replacement of a boat crane and approving the
purchase and installation of a boat crane from 1st On-Site Services,LLC.There
no comments from the public.In response to council members,Mr.Davidson
stated that the funding will come from Marina funds and the reamining balance
of the fund will be$545,000.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 Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member McIntyre and Council Member Riojas
Abstained: 0
P. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Martinez recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the
Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
Q. CORPORATION MEETING
R. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the regular Council meeting.
26. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 27)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.City Manager Olson stated that staff had a
planned presentation on Item 27.
27. Purchase and installation of an alerting system
Motion approving the purchase and installation of an Alerting System
from Daily-Wells Communications, San Antonio, Texas based on sole
source for a total amount of$117,584. Funds have been budgeted by
the Fire Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
T. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 28-32)
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28. Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2, Construction Status Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a brief history and
current status of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2.Mr.Van Vleck provided
information on the project scope,a project map;the pipeline contracts;the
layout of the pump station and sedimentation basin and contract;the overall
schedule;and the construction change orders.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:changes to the intake
at the Colorado River;whether a separate ramp was built to the Colorado
River;rain days built into the contract;built in cost to run water;capacity to
deliver water by July 1st;whether the proposed budget included contingency;
the construction change order due to road crossing permits;the status of the
reservoir system and future discussions on the combined water system.
29. Bond 2012 Update to Council
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a follow-up to the City
Council discussion on January 27,2015 and provide an update on the
requested information.Ms.Gray presented information on the cost associated
with the utility program;the Bond 2012 cost saving modifications;the streets
recommended to be converted from concrete to HMAC(hot mix asphalt
cement)and design factors;the equivalent 30-year design sections for
concrete and asphalt;a comparison for equivalent single axle loads;chart
showing the average daily traffic counts for the recommended projects to
remain with concrete;the bike lane modification recommendation and
endorsement by the Transportation Advisory Committee;bond 2012 project
option worksheet;and future actions.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:utility program current
estimates;the Bond 2012 Project option worksheet;recommended for deferral
project South Staples Street(Brawner Parkway to Kostoryz Road);width of the
sidewalks on both side of Staples Street(Brawner to Kostoryz);the
Transportation Advisory Committee(TAC)recommendation for bike lane
modifications for Greenwood Drive;the timeframe to keep concrete on South
Staples Street.(Brawner to Kostoryz)if the project was not deferred;the
factors considered for determining HMAC vs.concrete;changing Leopard
Street(Crosstown to Palm Drive)to a deferred project and moving S.Staples
Street back on list;the challenges from moving bond propositions from four
(4)years to two(2)years;how to fund the additional funding required for
Staples Street; removal of bike lanes and moving bike lanes off the road;the
need for a master plan for bike lanes;consideration for bidding bike lanes as
an alternative;the number of miles Staples was built with bike lanes;staff not
providing information from the CC Mobility Plan,presenting the information to
the Bicycle Subcommittee,or providing background information from TAC
discussions;sidewalk design;the possibility of creation a bike barrier between
cars and bikes;constructability;specific costs on all projects;identifying a
series of roads for bike lanes;conservative management of Bond 2014
projects;survey of bike riders;whether there is a cost benefit to bid multiple
projects at one time;bidding projects with both concrete and asphalt;
discussion on the elimination of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee;the
30-year life cyle;vehicle types as a determining factor for concrete versus
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asphalt;and a work order for the 4900 block of Prescott Street.
Council Member Magill made a motion to direct the City Manager to move
South Staples Street(Brawner Parkway to Kostoryz Road)back on the list in
lieu of Leopard Street(Crosstown Freeway to Palm Drive),which remains on
hold,and request information from staff identifying funds to keep the bike
lanes and the discussion between concrete and asphalt to be bid at the time of
construction,seconded by Council Member Rosas and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to not use
any staff resources to design a sidewalk bike path,seconded by Council
Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to include in
the Bond 2012 scope a base bid for concrete and asphalt as an additive
alternative,seconded by Council Member Rubio.A brief discussion ensued
regarding bidding an additive alternative.Council Member Magill amended his
motion to include in the Bond 2012 scope a base bid for concrete and a base
bid for asphalt,accepted and seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
30. Capital Programs Department Organizational Assessment
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
assessment performed on the Capital Programs Department and the steps
taken to improve performance.Vicki Marsden,Quality Assurance Manager,
presented information on the mission of the assessment;observations;the
methodology;the characteristics of the development model maturity levels;
the data gathering and analysis;findings from the audit;actions taken;and
future actions.Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:the
number of departments that have proper documented processes and
procedures;proper management expertise;improving the maturity levels;
intangible risks;Capital Programs not having the proper tools to be
successful;the value of this assessment and having it crossover to other
departments;and the timing to incorporate the process and best practices to
determine the attrition rate.
31. Request for Qualifications -Financial Advisory Services
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Request for
Qualifications issued for Financial Advisory Services.Mr.Pierson provided a
brief overview of the request for qualifications(RFQ);RFQ responses;the four
finalists;the selection criteria;the selection results;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:issuing the RFQ after
the review of the competitive assessment of Financial Services;the members
of the evaluation team;whether bond counsel participated in the evaluation
process and their input;comments from Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez;concern with termination of a successful relationship
because it is a long-term relationship;the scoring matrix;how Procurement
Manager Christela Morales rated Estrada-Hinojosa when she didn't complete
her analysis;the four(4)criteria;the firms that have local offices in Corpus
Christi;the concerns with FirstSouthwest because of a potential merger;the
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two(2)firms that had inquiries;next steps;best practice to see what the
market offers;support to have a contract for financial advisory services;how
often the City would issue an RFQ;the reason for issuing an RFQ versus an
RFP;and whether there has been a complexity/size issue that the current
financial firm has had to deal with.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to issue
an Request for Proposal(RFP)for the Financial Advisory Services,with a
recommendation on term;and if possible getting the proposal from the four(4)
finalists,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Mayor Martinez called for a 10-minute break.
32. Property Insurance Procurement Options
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Risk Manager Donna James-Spruce stated
that the purpose of this item is to discuss the current property coverage
insurance.Ms.James-Spruce provided information on the current property
insurance coverage;the RFP advertise for proposal process and current
timeline;the three options under consideration are:Option 1:Advertise for
Proposals,Option 2:RFP Assignment of Markets,and Option 3:RFP
Broker/Agent of Record;the positive results the City has had with utilizing
Option 1;and the paths forward.Council members spoke regarding the
following topics:how often the City issues the RFP;options to lock in with
brokers;the number of brokers in the first tier;the possibility of extending the
current coverage;other communities that use Option 3;Option 3 providing a
better opportunity for local brokers;the Port of Corpus Christi Authority saving
money by going to Option 3;and the reason Option 3 would take eight(8)
months.There was a general consensus of the Council to support Option 3.
U. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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