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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 24, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on March 10, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of March, 2015.
Rebecca Huerta
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,February 24,2015 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 Elder Jimmy Perez, The Summit Church.
Elder Jimmy Perez gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Wes Pierson,
Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson 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.
(Note:Council Member Scott arrived at 11:35 a.m.)
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 I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 2015, "American Red Cross Month".
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamation.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson said
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he did not have updates to report.
a. OTHER
None.
I. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of February 17, 2015
Mayor Martinez called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to amend the minutes on page 12,Item 23,changing the word
"education"to"educational"in the motion,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre.The Minutes were passed as amended.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. Crime Control and Prevention District
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Reinvestment Zone No. Three Board
Tree Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Crime Control and Prevention District
Council Member Magill made a motion to confirm the appointment of Bradly
Tindall(Mark Scott's representative),seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Angelina Garcia(Community
Outreach),seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint James E.Mokry,Jr.
(Master Plumber),Clinton Bailey(Master Plumber),Gilbert G.Canales,Jr.
(Plumber),Ronald Klepac(Air Conditioning),and Stacy Gallagher(Home
Builder),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Mike Wanzer(Air
Conditioning)and Bob Forbes(Air Conditioning),seconded by Council
Member Scott and passed unanimously.Council Member Magill made a motion
to appoint David Wallace(Commercial Builder),seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
appoint Jared Merdes(Mechanical Engineer),seconded by Council Member
Magill and passed unanimously.Council Member Magill made a motion to
appoint Tommy E.Watson(Not Connected to the Building Industry),seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.Three Board
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Nelda Martinez,Mark Scott,
Carolyn Vaughn,Lucy Rubio,Colleen McIntyre and Rudy Garza,seconded by
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Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Tree Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Grant S.Ehlen(AEP TX
Rep.)and Sylvia Campos(At Large),seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-7)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve
the consent agenda items,seconded by Council Member Scott.The consent
agenda 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
5. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-022
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating grant funds for the
Local Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC) grant(1st Reading
2/17/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030432
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Purchase and installation of
replacement boat crane at the Marina (1st Reading 2/17/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030433
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 8)
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from
commercial with a special permit to light industrial at 10328
Interstate Highway 37 access road
Case No. 0115-05 Hayden Partners LLC: A change of zoning from the
"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit for a
warehouse use to the "IL" Light Industrial District, resulting in a change
to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial to industrial uses. The
property is described as Lot 2, Block 3, River Square Unit 1, located
along the north side of Interstate Highway 37 Access Road at the
southeast corner of Turtle Creek Boulevard and River Run Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 28, 2015):
Denial of the change of zoning to the"IL" Light Industrial District and,
in lieu thereof, approval of the"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District
with a Special Permit subject to a site plan and ten conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Hayden Partners LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 2, Block 3, River Square Unit 1, from
the"CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit for a
warehouse use to the"CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a
Modified Special Permit for a warehouse use; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
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to allow for the construction of additional warehouse space.Mr.Grimsbo
stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the"IL"
Light Industrial District and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"CG-2/SP"general
Commercial District with a Special Permit subject to a site plan and ten(10)
conditions.Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public
hearing.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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 9)
9. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 9.Interim Assistant Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the
subject property to allow development of multifamily uses.Mr.Dimas said the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.Mayor
Martinez opened the public hearing.The following individuals spoke in
opposition to the zoning change:Jana Daniel with San Marin Apartments;
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Donna Gonzalez,and Brandy Parks.The following individuals spoke in favor of
the zoning change:Abel Alonzo,Sister Michelle Marie Kurtchner with the
Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament,and Susie Luna
Saldana.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:the number of units for the convent;addressing
the concerns regarding affordable housing or an assisted living facility
decreasing property values;additional traffic;the current crime rate in the
area;crime trends;the Police Department's current capacity to patrol the area;
whether the Police Department has seen a direct relationship with crime
increasing in the immediate vicinity due to multifamily;wastewater,water,and
storm water infrastructure and the developer's responsibilities;the number of
units allowed in a multifamily;the threshold to do a traffic study;consideration
for speed humps and improvements on Lipes; maximum height and building
setback requirements in the current"RS-6"zoning and the proposed"RM-1";
whether the applicant would consider doing greater than the minimum setback
requirement;and requirements in the UDC for placement of solid waste
dumpsters.Wayne Lundquist,applicant's representative,said he would agree
to a setback of 50 feet.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the ordinance to accept staffs
recommendation to grant the rezoning with the restriction of a building set
back of 50 feet from the residents'property line on the Graford side and restrict
refuse collection units on that particular side to 50 feet from the residents'
property line,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was
passed on second reading as amended 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:030434
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 called for comments from the public.Sally Gill spoke regarding
the Water Contingency Plan and asked the City Council to include Lake Texana
to the combined reservoir system.Colin Sykes spoke regarding the
modifications to Item 11,Parade and Special Event Permit requirements.Jack
Gordy spoke regarding the palm trees blocking the sidewalk on Airline Road.
Jerry Garcia requested improvements for Southside Little League.Kevin Hill
spoke regarding the Shoreline Realignment and requested that this item be
placed on a future agenda to allow for public comments or a town meeting.
Gretchen Arnold,Chair of the Air Quality Committee,applauded the Mayor and
City Council for keeping in mind support for alternative methods of
transportation,completing street initiatives,continuing enforcement of the CC
Mobility Plan,and the support to ensure bicycle transportation,including a
bicycle lane on Staples.Susie Luna Saldana referred to comments she has
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heard from the community regarding the Shoreline improvements,Destination
Bayfront,beach access and Sherrill Park.Douglas Johnson spoke in support
of the completion of Staples Street from Brawner to Kostoryz.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the days 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.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 13)
13. First Reading Ordinance -Approving termination of
RecycleRewards agreement and non-allocation of funds for
budget fiscal year 2015-2016 (Tabled on 2117/15)
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 deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 13.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that this item was tabled on
February 17,2015 regarding the termination of the Recycle Rewards agreement
and non-allocation of funds due to the necessity to fund improvements to solid
waste services.The contract will terminate effective September 30,2015.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Venessa Santos-Garza,
local representative for RecycleRewards,spoke about the mission,
accomplishments,and outreach on education and advertising.Ms.
Santos-Garza requested that the City Council table this issue for 30 days to
allow RecycleBank to bring back a proposal to show their commitment to
being a partner with the City and adjust pricing to bring down the rate to make
it more affordable to the City and not cause an interruption of services and
benefits to local residents.Sally Gill said recycling is important to the
community,but she feels the RecycleBank program has run its course and
supports developing a new marketing approach.Paul Winn with RecycleBank
spoke regarding the partnership with Corpus Christi and the education
platform.Mr.Winn also requested 30 days to allow RecycleBank to show the
value of the program.City Manager Olson said the program costs the City
approximately$662,000 a year and the redemption on the program is
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approximately$60,000.Mr.Olson stated that the concerns initiated by the City
Council regarding the value of the program are valid concerns.Assistant City
Manager Wes Pierson provided four(4)pro forma scenarios for Solid Waste
and the impact to citizens.Council members spoke regarding the following
topics:the lack of return on investment;the amount budgeted for education
and outreach in the Solid Waste budget;the possibility of using the Solid
Waste education funds and partnering with programs like RecycleBank to
reduce the amount of residual and continue education,litter prevention and
Solid Waste code enforcement;the pro forma on Solid Waste and the cost to
citizens;an explanation for repurposing the cart fee;cart maintenance;
whether employee raises are included in the budget scenarios;privatization of
Solid Waste;the recommendation from the competitive assessment regarding
RecycleBank;the difference in scenarios;compliance issues related to the cell
replacement;and an update on the metric associated with the education
outreach effort.
Council Member McIntyre 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 10-11)
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing issuance of solid waste
certificates of obligation (1st Reading 2/17/15)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2015" in an amount not to exceed
$14,500,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements to the City's Solid Waste System;
providing for the payment of said Certificates by the levy of an ad
valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and further
securing said Certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged
revenues of the Solid Waste System; providing the terms and
conditions of said Certificates and resolving other matters incident and
relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said
Certificates, including the approval and distribution of an Official
Statement; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the requirements
of the letter of representations with the depository trust company;
delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates; enacting
other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance; and providing an effective date.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.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.This item is the funding
mechanism for projects outlined in the agenda memo and included in the
FY2015 Capital Improvement Budget.There were no comments from the
public.Council members asked questions regarding the following topics:the
use of certificates of obligation;whether the publication included the
recommended projects;interest payments;and what happens to the funds that
are not used.Council Member Scott 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: 030435
11. Second Reading Ordinance- Modifying and clarifying parade and
special event permit ordinance (1st Reading 2/17/15)
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 11.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that
purpose of this item is to modify and clarify the Parade and Special Event
Permit Ordinance.Chief Simpson stated that staff is recommending amending
Section 53-205(1)(c)to change the cost recovery fee from$200 to$100 and
change Section 3 to make the ordinance effective date April 1,2015.Mayor
Martinez called for comments from the public.Freddy Ramirez spoke on the
following issues:when a permit is denied due to the lack of police protection,
allowing for the ability to hire any peace officer with jurisdiction to provide
services;the three-hour pay minimum for police officers;and notification for
the neighborhood.Abel Alonzo thanked the Police Department and Parks and
Recreation Department for working together and spoke regarding the ability to
hire any peace officers for special events.Council members spoke regarding
the following:the inclusion of on-duty officers to Section 53-205(3);
requirements for block parties;outreach with users of the parade permits and
special events;and signage requirements.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Section 53-205(1)(c)to change
the cost recovery fee from$200 to$100,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member Garza made a motion to
change the effective date in Section 3 to April 1,2015,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member Garza made a
motion to amend Section 53-205(3)by adding to paragraph 2 a new last
sentience that reads"peace officers or other security personnel the promoter
has obligated itself to hire for the event,seconded by Council Member
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McIntyre and passed.Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Section
53-205(3),first paragraph,last sentence to read"there is a minimum three-hour
cost per on-duty officer",seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.This Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended 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: 030436
O. ONE READING ACTION ITEM: (ITEM 12)
12. Authorizing issuance of tax notes related to Texas Military
Preparedness Commission
Ordinance by the City of Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Tax Notes,
Series 2015" in an amount not to exceed $5,090,000, levying an
annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the
payment of the obligations; prescribing the form, terms, conditions,
and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale,
and delivery of the obligations; authorizing the execution of paying
agent/registrar agreement and a loan agreement; complying with the
provisions of the depository trust company' s letter of representations;
and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to repurpose an existing loan
that the City has with the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.This item
was previously presented to the City Council on November 11th and 18th,2014
and is being brought back today to reflect final terms based on negotiations
with the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.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 emergency 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: 030437
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 14-15)
14. First Reading Ordinance -Engineering contract for City of Corpus
Christi Regional Water Supply Strategic Sustainability Plan
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(Tabled on 1/13/15)
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
table the Ordinance to March 10,2015,seconded by Council Member Rosas
and carried by a unanimous vote.
15. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating reimbursement from
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Ordinance appropriating reimbursement received from the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission for participation in Interlibrary Loan
Program in the amount of$21,898.50 into the General Fund No. 1020,
La Retama Central Library Organization No. 12800, to be used for
library technology services; and Changing the FY14-15 Operating
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by increasing revenue and
expenditures by$21,898.50 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Libraries Laura Garcia stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a reimbursement received from
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for participation in the
Interlibrary Loan Program in the amount of$21,898.50 to be used for library
technology services.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 16-17)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff did not have planned presentations.A council member asked
questions regarding Item 17.
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16. Authorizing State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division grant
application
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$46,194.48 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division,
for funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
fund for the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city match
of$19,354.48, an in-kind match of$5,520, for a total project cost of
$71,068.96; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Authorizing Texas Parks &Wildlife Department grant application
for improvements at West Guth Park
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a
Texas Parks&Wildlife Local Grant Program for West Guth Park in
amount of$400,000 with City matching funds of$400,000.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS : (ITEMS 18-20)
18. Drought Update
This Presentation was tabled to March 10,2015.
19. Water Rate Discussion No. 1 -Operations & Maintenance
This Presentation was tabled to March 10,2015.
20. Debt Presentation
This Presentation was tabled to March 10,2015.
S. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (NONE)
T. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez requested a brief overview on the anticipated Drought
Contingency Plan and impending Stage 3 requirement.Brent Clayton,Program
Manager for Environmental and Strategic Initiatives,provided a brief overview
of the drought contingency plan,current lake levels,and Stage 3 requirements.
Council Member Scott made a motion directing the City Manager to delay
initiating Stage 3 requirements until the City Council has time to deliberate the
water conditions,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed.
Mayor Martinez informed the public that the City Council would be losing a
quorum based on commitments in Austin for"Corpus Christi Day"and an
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event with the Convention and Visitors Bureau.The meeting was adjourned at
3:30 p.m.
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