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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 March 24, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on March 31, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 31st day of March, 2015.
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City Council
Tuesday,March 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.Mayor Martinez announced that
Council Member Magill welcomed the arrival of a baby girl,Avery Gray Magill,
at 11:18 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Gloria Lear, First United Methodist Church.
Reverend Gloria Lear gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Steve Viera,
Benefits Manager.
Benefits Manager Steve Viera 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 verified 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
Colleen McIntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Chad Magill
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 27-29, 2015, "Corpus Christi Festival of
the Arts"
Proclamation declaring March 28, 2015, "The 16th Annual Celebration
of Cesar Chavez Day"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
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Committee Members
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Municipal Court Judges
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.Retired Senior
District Judge Jack Hunter conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly
appointed Municipal Court Judges.
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.Jack Gordy spoke
regarding palm trees blocking the sidewalk on Airline Road.Susie Luna
Saldana provided clarification that LULAC Council#1 is not associated with
the legal issues discussed in the media regarding the settlement agreement
between the City and LULAC Village Park Apartments.Kevin Hill spoke
regarding the Shoreline Boulevard realignment and the concept of a park road
on the closed section of Shoreline.Eloy Garza expressed concern regarding
Municipal Court fines.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
spoke regarding the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The rain that was received last week has brought the current lake levels up
to 33.2%as of today with anticipated lake levels to conclude at 36%.Lake
Texana,which is not part of the combined lake levels,is aT 100%.2)City
Manager Olson announced that the bond rating agency,Standard and Poors,
has increased the City's bond rating for the Combined Utility System from an
A+to a AA-.3)City Manager Olson announced the appointment of Jeff
Edmonds as the new Director of Capital Programs and welcomed Mr.Edmonds
to the staff.
MINUTES:
5. Regular Meeting of March 10, 2015
A motion was made by Council Member Rudy Garza,seconded by Council
Member Colleen McIntyre,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
6. Board of Adjustment
Building Standards Board
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Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Electrical Advisory Board
Island Strategic Action Committee
Landmark Commission
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments are made:
Board of Adjustment
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint John Douglas McMullan,
Heriberto A.(Tony)Pineda,Cliff Atnip(Alternate)and Taylor Mauck(Alternate),
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to align Cliff Atnip and Taylor Mauck to
Regular Members,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed
unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Burris W.
McRee(Regular Member),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.Council Member Scott made a motion to appoint Shawn Matthew
Karaca(Alternate),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.Council Member Scott made a motion to appoint Theunis"Tim"
Voorkamp(Alternate),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.
Building Standards Board
Council Member Scott made a motion to appoint Tim Honea(General
Contractor),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Craig Stephen Loving(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Council Member Rosas made a motion to appoint Edward Martinez,seconded
by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Electrical Advisory Board
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Vernon A.Wuensche(Registered
Professional Engineer),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Robert Sandate
(Electrical Supply Business),seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed
unanimously.
Island Strategic Action Committe
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Alex Harris
(Construction Contractor),Jodi Steen(At-Large),and William F.Goldston
(Professional Engineer),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to realign Alex Harris
from Construction Contractor to Developer,Jodi Steen from At-Large to
Construction Contractor,and Rick Sowash from At Large to Realtor,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre
made a motion to appoint Libby Edwards Middleton(Residential Property),
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seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint David J.Perry(Environmental),
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.Council Member
McIntyre nominated Laurence R.(Brud)Jones III(At Large).Council Member
Rubio nominated Carter L.Tate(At Large).Council Member Rubio made a
motion to appoint Laurence R.(Brud)Jones,Ill(At Large)and Carter L.Tate(At
Large),seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Landmark Commission
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Jillian Becquet(Historian),
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.Mayor Martinez
made a motion to appoint Tiffani McKinney(Regular Member),seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Steve Arnold(Friends of Museum),
seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed unanimously.Mayor Martinez
made a motion to appoint Anita Eisenhauer(Advisory,Non-Voting),seconded
by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Veronica Suniga
(At-Large)and Veronica Marcello(At-Large),seconded by Council Member
Riojas and passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7- 17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the
consent agenda items,seconded by Council Member Rubio.The consent
agenda was passed with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
7. Authorizing a grant application submission for funding available
under the Victims of Crime Act Fund
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$90,366.92 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) fund for
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the Police Department's Family Violence Unit with a city match of
$18,592.68 and $4,000 in-kind services for a total project cost of
$112,959.60; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030447
8. Authorizing a grant application submission to fund year 3 of the
Victim Outreach Program
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$78,273.18 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund for the Police Department's Family
Violence Unit to continue Year 3 of the Victim Outreach Program with
a City match of$13,368.30 and $6,200 in-kind services, fora total
project cost of$97,841.48; and authorizing the City Manager or
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter, or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030448
9. Approving the Purchase of Radar Equipment
Motion approving the purchase of twenty (20) ProLaser radars for the
Corpus Christi Police Department in the amount of$65,335.60 from
Kustom Signals, Inc. Chanute, KS. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area
Council of Governments (HGAC). Funds are available through the
Crime Control and Prevention District.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2015-025
10. Approving the Lease-Purchase of Aerial Platform Vehicle Unit
Motion approving the lease-purchase of one (1) aerial platform vehicle
unit from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, Houston, Texas for a total
amount of$1,199,000.00, of which $21,199.88 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: M2015-026
11. Approving the Purchase of the Learning Management
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Subscription Licenses
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee, to approve a five
year agreement for the purchase of Learning Management
Subscription licenses and consulting hours from INFOR (US), Inc.,
Alpharetta, GA in the amount of$257,688. Expenditures for the first
year total $97,688 that includes$57,688 in consulting hours and an
annual subscription licenses of$40,000. Funds are available in the
Human Resources FY2015 budget and the annual subscription
licenses of$40,000 will be requested through the budget process for
subsequent years.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-027
12. Approving the Purchase of Additional Licenses to a Subscription
of Curated Online Courses through OpenSesame
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to approve the purchase of additional
subscription service licenses provided sole source from Open Sesame
Inc, Portland OR, for a total expenditure of$74,580 for the
subscription service for one (1) year. Funds are available in the Human
Resources FY2015 budget.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-028
13. Approving a resolution opposing a Revenue Cap and Legislative
Interference with Local Services
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, in opposition to a
Revenue Cap and Legislative Interference with Local Services.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030449
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unified Development
Code to increase the self-storage use compartment size limitation
(1st Reading 3/10/15)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") by
revising Section 5.2.14.0 allowing an increase in self-storage use
compartment sizes from 400 square feet to 500 square feet; and
providing for severance, penalties, and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030450
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15. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from Farm Rural to
Single-Family on Tract 1 and to Commercial on Tract 2 at 714 FM
2444(1st Reading 3/10/15)
Case No. 0115-06 South Staples LLC: A change of zoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-15" Single-Family 15 District on
Tract 1 and from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 2. Tract 1 is described as
being an 8.57 acre tract out of a 78.76 acre parcel which is out of the
East One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter, Section Thirty, Laureles
Farm Tracts. Tract 2 is described as being a 5.22 acre tract out of a
78.76 acre parcel which is out of the East One-Half of the Northwest
One-Quarter, Section Thirty, Laureles Farm Tracts. The properties are
located at the northwest corner of South Staples Street (FM 2444) and
County Road 41A.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 11,
2015):
Tract 1: Denial of the rezoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
"RS-15" Single-Family 15 District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the
"RS-22/SP" Single-Family 22 District with a Special Permit subject to a
site plan and conditions.
Tract 2: Approval of the rezoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by South Staples, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Tract 1, being an 8.57-acre tract out of a
78.76-acre parcel which is out of the East One-Half of the Northwest
One-Quarter, Section Thirty, Laureles Farm Tracts, and Tract 2, being
a 5.22-acre tract out of a 78.76-acre parcel which is out of the East
One-Half of the Northwest One-Quarter, Section Thirty, Laureles Farm
Tracts, from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-22/SP"
Single-Family 22 District with a Special Permit on Tract 1; and from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030451
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Closing a portion of a utility
easement located east of and at the dead-end of the Lands' End
Drive public street right-of-way (1st Reading 3/10/15)
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Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 925-square foot portion of an
existing 10-foot wide utility easement out of Lot 32A, Block 16, Rancho
Vista Subdivision Unit 8, located east of and at the dead-end of the
Lands' End Drive public street right-of-way; and requiring the owner,
Yorktown Oso Venture, to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030452
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Engineering Construction Contract
for Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Sector 1B and 1C Re-Bid
(1st Reading 3/10/15)
Ordinance amending the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Program
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 by transferring $580,749.23
from Sanitary Landfill 2006 CIP Fund 3362 project reserves to Project
E13035 Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Sector 1B and 1C;
transferring 74,250.77 from Sanitary Landfill 2008 CIP Fund 3365
project reserves to Project E13035 Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal
Sector 1B and 1C; increasing the budget by $655,000; and authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
LD Kemp Excavating, Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas in the amount of
$3,425,921.00 for the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Disposal Sector 1B and
1C Re-Bid for the total Base Bid plus Additive Alternate 1.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030453
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 34)
34. City of Corpus Christi - Debt
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34.Mayor Martinez asked staff if there was an
urgency to have the discussion on the City of Corpus Christi-Debt today or if
it could be delayed to allow Council Member Magill to be present.City Manager
Olson responded that the item could be postponed.Council Member Garza
made a motion to table Item 34 until March 31,2015,seconded by Council
Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 18 -20)
18. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Multifamily to Resort Commercial at 221 Hotel Place
Case No. 0115-07 North Beach Holdings, LLC: A change of zoning
from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the"CR-3" Resort
Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as Lot
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52A, Block Ill, Corpus Beach Hotel Addition, located along the south
side of Hotel Place approximately 180 feet east of Surfside Boulevard
and along the beach frontage.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 25,
2015):
Approval of the change of zoning rezoning from the "RM-AT"
Multifamily AT District to the"CR-3" Resort Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by North Beach Holdings, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 52A, Block Ill, Corpus Beach
Hotel Addition, from the"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the"CR-3"
Resort Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for an outdoor recreation use,such as a ferris wheel,to be placed in
the vacant parking lot.Mr.Grimsbo stated that the Planning Commission and
staff are in favor of the zoning change.Mayor Martinez opened the public
hearing.There were no comments from the public.Mayor Martinez closed the
public hearing.Mayor Martinez thanked applicant,Lynn Frazier for this
significant investment on North Beach.Lynn Frazier said he has received
positive feedback from visitors and appreciated the support of the City
Council.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 McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from
Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial at 4655
Kostoryz Road
Case No. 0115-08 David A. Montero Fonseca:A change of zoning from
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use
Plan. The property is described as Block B, Sunnybrook Addition,
located at the northwest corner of Kostoryz Road and Sunnybrook
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 25,
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2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the, "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by David A. Montero Fonseca ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Block B, Sunnybrook Addition, from
the"CN-1" 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow a commercial use such as a vehicle sales business.Mr.Grimsbo
stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in a favor of the zoning
change.Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.In response to a
council member,Mr.Grimsbo stated that notification is sent to residents within
200 feet and a sign is posted at the subject property.Council members spoke
in support of the improvements to the area.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: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning from
Multifamily to Townhouse at 14101 Commodores Drive
Case No. 0115-09 Oceanic B.C., LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the"RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse
District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property to be
rezoned is described as Lot 21, Block 34, Island Fairway Estates,
located south of the intersection of Commodores Drive and Aquarius
Street(formerly Estrada Drive).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 25,
2015): Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-AT" Multifamily
AT District to the "RS-TH/PUD"Townhouse with a Planned Unit
Development Overlay, subject to ten conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Oceanic B.C., LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 21, Block 34, Island Fairway Estates,
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from the"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "RS-TH/PUD"
Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the construction of a 20-unit townhouse development that deviates
from the typical townhouse development standards.Mr.Grimsbo stated that
the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.Mayor
Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -4)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.
2. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal matters including pending or
contemplated litigation regarding Cause No. 2013-DCV-4206-C, styled
Valero Refining-Texas, LP and Valero Refining Company vs. Nueces
County Appraisal District, with additional discussion and possible
action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
3. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding fire collective bargaining
negotiations, the Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and
the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association and/or police association,
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.
4. 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 requirements of the Texas
Local Government Code and other Texas laws regarding the various
legally allowed methods of purchasing insurance, including possible
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utilization of the RFP Broker/Agent of Record method and minimum
allowable timelines for said utilization, with additional discussion and
possible action in open session regarding any aspect of purchasing
property insurance, utilizing a particular method for acquiring insurance
or broker services or other issues related to the acquisition of
insurance coverage.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. MID-YEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS: (ITEMS 21 -24)
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Budget Ordinance to
increase the number of Police Captain positions by one
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030294 to increase the number of
positions authorized for the classification of"Police Captain" from
fifteen (15)to sixteen (16).
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to increase the number of Police Captain positions
authorized by one(1)to provide a Captain position to the Animal Control
Division.There were no comments from the Council or 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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds to Cover
Additional Estimated Costs Related to December of 2014's Runoff
Election
Ordinance appropriating a total of$176,712 from the unreserved fund
balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for additional estimated costs
related to the runoff election held in December 2014; and changing the
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by increasing
expenditures by $176,712.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize
additional funding in the amount of$176,712 to cover additional estimated
costs related to the December 2014 Runoff Election.Mr.Houlihan said the
Council discussed this item in December 2014.There were no comments from
the public.Council Member Riojas said she would like an update on
discussions between City Secretary Huerta and Nueces County Clerk Kara
Sands regarding consolidation of costs,new ideas and best practices for
future elections.City Secretary Huerta stated that she plans on having that
discussion after receiving the final election invoice in late March or early April
and will keep the Council informed.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 McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the
Residential/Local Street Capital Fund for Residential/Local
Street Reconstruction
Ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund; tranferring to and appropriating
in the No. 1042 Street Fund for the residential and local street
program; changing the FY 2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by
ordinance no. 030294 to increase appropriations by $1,000,000 in the
No. 1020 General Fund and $1,000,000 in the No. 1042 Street Fund
and to increase revenue by$1,000,000 in the No. 1042 Street Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to establish a
newly created fund in accordance with the Financial Policies approved by the
City Council in August 2014.This action will transfer$1,000,000 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance in the General Fund to the newly created
Residental/Local Street Capital Fund.There were no comments from the
public.In response to a council member,Mr.Houlihan stated that the language
"unusual and unforeseen condition"in the ordinance is standard language.
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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
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24. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Facilities
and Property Management Maintenance Consolidation
Ordinance transferring $459,104.37 from the No. 1020 General Fund
to and appropriating in the No. 5115 Facilities Fund; transferring
$53,206.02 from the No. 4130 Gas Fund to and appropriating in the
No. 5115 Facilities Fund; appropriating $1,100,000 from the
unreserved fund balance in the No. 5115 Facilities Fund to consolidate
maintenance related costs in the No. 5115 Facilities Fund; and
amending the FY2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 by increasing revenue by $512,310.39 and expenditures
by $1,612,310.39.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to transfer funds
from the General Fund and Gas Fund to establish a centralized Facilities and
Property Management department which include the consolidations of full time
employees and appropriates$1,100,000 in the Facilities Fund from FY2014 to
FY2015 to complete maintenance projects.There were no comments from the
public.In response to a council member,Mr.Houlihan stated that next year's
budget will include budgeted amounts for specific 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 McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25 -30)
25. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
from the Texas Law Enforcement Standards and Education
(LEOSE)Account for training and equipment
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an annual allocation payment from the
State of Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Account in the amount of$28,936.41; and appropriating funds from
the State of Texas- Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the amount of$28,936.41 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund for training of police personnel and purchase of training
equipment.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Police Chief Floyd Simpson stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept an annual allocation payment in the amount of
$28,936.41 from the State of Texas-Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education(LEOSE)Account for training purposes for police personnel.There
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were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member Scott 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 McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance- Use Privilege Agreement for
Underground Communications Cable to cross Williams Drive
right-of-way
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee, to execute a use
privilege agreement with Breckenridge Group Corpus Christi Phase II,
LP. ("Permittee"), to install, operate, maintain, and remove a private
underground fiber optic communications cable from the existing Phase
1 property (Oso River Estates Subdivision) located on the north side of
Williams Drive and crossing approximately 70 linear feet of the
Williams Drive public street right-of-way, to the Phase 2 property (Oso
River Estates Unit 2 Subdivision) located on the south side of Williams
Drive, subject to Permittee' compliance with specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a Use Privilege
Agreement with Breckenridge Group for underground communication cables
to allow the ability to provide communication services from property in Oso
River Estates Subdivision from Phase 1 to Phase 2.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 first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance -to reimburse developer for shared cost
of bridge construction
Ordinance appropriating $3,294.94 of interest earned in the No. 4730
Infrastructure Fund and transferring to and appropriating in No. 3530
Streets CIP Fund; and appropriating $28,783.91 from the No. 4730
Infrastructure Fund to reimburse VOJO Ventures, LLC.; and approving
$28,783.91 to reimburse the VOJO Ventures, LLC. from the No. 4730
Infrastructure Fund for the proportionate share of a future bridge
construction and supporting public utility infrastructure as required to
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plat The Coves at Lago Vista Unit 1.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to reimburse VOJO Ventures,
LLC for the shared cost to construct a bridge for The Coves at Lago Vista Unit
1.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 first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance -To allow the City to reimburse itself for
costs incurred prior to receipt of bond proceeds for Bond 2014
Projects
Ordinance relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing
various City improvements from the proceeds of one or more series of
tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City for authorized
purposes in an amount not to exceed $99,495,000; authorizing other
matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the City to
reimburse itself for costs incurred associated with Bond 2014 projects prior to
the receipt of bond proceeds.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member Garza 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: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing Issuance of General
Improvement Bonds to finance voter-approved Bond 2014
Projects
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of "City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds", as further
designated by series, in an aggregate principle amount not to exceed
$99,495,000; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax, within
the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the bonds;
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prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters
incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds;
including the approval and distribution of an official statement
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the letter of
representations on file 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 bonds; and providing an effective
date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of
General Improvement Bonds in an amount not to exceed$99,495,000 to finance
projects approved by the voters in November 2014.Ms.Sanchez stated that at
the time of the election,voters were told that passing Proposition 1 would not
result in a property tax increase and passing Proposition 2 could result in a
property tax increase of up to$0.021.The City will receive the certified
assessed values in July 2015 from the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District
and at that time,staff will be able to determine if an increase will be needed.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.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 McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of General
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more series of"City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds", as
further designated by series, in an aggregate principal amount not to
exceed $85,000,000, levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem
tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the
bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the
bonds; including the approval and distribution of an official statement
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement, a purchase contract, and an escrow agreement; complying
with the letter of representations on file 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 bonds; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of
General Improvement Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed
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$85,000,000.If all eligible outstanding bonds are refunded at today's interest
rate,a net present value savings of$4,816,538 or 5.835%would be realized.
The actual amount to be refunded will be determined at the time of pricing.Ms.
Sanchez stated that Future Agenda Item 31 is related to Items 29 and 30 and
the purpose is to appoint M.E.Allison&Co.as Financial Advisor of both
transactions.Ms.Sanchez updated the Council regarding the RFP for the
Financial Advisor by stating that staff is currently in the evaluation phase.
Since the RFP is not complete,staff is recommending the appointment of M.E.
Allison&Co.Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo
thanked the City Manager and staff for bringing forward projects that save the
taxpayers money.Council Member McIntyre thanked staff for bringing forward
this refinancing item and asked how staff is made aware of these finance
opportunities.Ms.Sanchez stated that the City's financial advisor informed
staff.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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Magill
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 -33)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that future agenda items allow the Council the opportunity to review and make
the public aware of items that do not require two readings.City Manager Olson
stated that staff previously presented information on Item 31 and did not have
any additional comments on the remaining items.
31. Appointment of Financial Advisor for Issuance of General
Improvement Bond (Bond 2014 Projects) and General
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for one or more series of"City of Corpus Christi,
Texas General Improvement Bonds" in an aggregate principal amount
not to exceed $99,495,000, and for one or more series of"City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds" in an
amount not to exceed $85,000,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Approving amended Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and
Strategies
Motion to approve amended Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals
and Strategies
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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33. Approving Amendment No. 5 and Amendment No. 1 to the
Engineering Contracts for the City-Wide Collection System
Replacement and Rehabilitation Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) Program for Wastewater
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 5 to the engineering contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$238,550 for a total restated fee not to
exceed $542,470 and to execute Amendment No. 1 to the engineering
contract with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$120,880 for a total restated fee not to exceed $241,760 for
the City-Wide Collection System Replacement and Rehabilitation
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 351
35. Water Rate - Debt
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 35.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck providing an overview of the last water rate presentation including:the
past and current rate projections;the discover process;the rate review
schedule;the calculation for unit cost;the water system components and
customers of the system;the utility bill breakdown and cost.Mr.Van Vleck
stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the debt service related to the
water and storm water systems.Mr.Van Vleck presented information on the
assumptions in rate model;the existing and projected debt for the water fund;
raw water and water supply projections; raw water capital improvement
projects;treatment projections;treatment capital improvement projects;
transmission projects and capital improvement projects;distribution projects
and capital improvement projects;storm water projections;storm water capital
improvements projects and impact on the rate;and the combined water and
storm water debt projections for the next 20 years.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:the distinction between future street and
drainage projects;addressing existing infrastructure;the storm water
projections that are associated with street projects that are voter approved or
unfunded mandates;and whether the utility rates projected are based on the
City receiving assistance through grants or other funding.
S. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Martinez referred to the Legislative Update and recognized the work
being done by Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue and the
City's local delegation.
T. ADJOURNMENT
City Manager Olson acknowledged Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck and his staff for their work on the water rates.
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The meeting was adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
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