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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 31, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on April 14, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of April, 2015.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,March 31,2015 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 Henry Williams, Corpus Christi Christian
Fellowship.
Elder Henry Williams gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Rebecca
Huerta, City Secretary.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta 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: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian
Riojas,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council
Member Mark Scott, and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 31, 2015, Centennial Commemoration
of the Navy Reserve Day
Proclamation declaring April 7, 2015, Mayor's Day of Recognition for
National Services
Proclamation declaring April 2015, Earth Month and April 11, 2015,
Earth Day-Bay Day
Proclamation declaring April 12-18, 2015, National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week
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Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
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.Eloy Garza and Benjamin
Graham spoke regarding issues with Municipal Court and Code Enforcement.
Erica Kemm,Fonzie Munoz,and Lori Garza spoke regarding Item 36,
Residential/Local Street Reconstruction and the need for street and drainage
improvements in the Lindale Subdivision.Joan Veith thanked the City Council
for their service and requested consideration for low income residents when
addressing the water rates.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Olson
reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson recognized the success of the Municipal Court Warrant
Roundup and stated that 524 warrants were cleared and brought in direct and
deferred revenue.2)Item 12 on today's agenda is an appropriation of
$1,000,000 in the General Fund that will be transferred to the Street fund for the
residential and local street program.City Manager Olson stated approval of
this$1,000,000 will be the first major step in addressing the residential/local
streets problem.3)City Manager Olson recognized the performance of the
Utilities Department for their work on an emergency repair at the Laguna Madre
Wastewater Treatment Plant 4)City Manager Olson advised the City Council
on the following upcoming community events:April 17-18,2015"Fiesta de la
Flor"in recognition of Selena and April 18-19,2015 Naval Air Station-Corpus
Christi will host the Blue Angels.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of March 24, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to amend Item 6,Board and Committee appointments,to
include the new appointments of Veronica Suniga(At-Large)and Veronica
Marcello(At-Large)to the Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,
seconded by Council Member Scott.The Minutes were passed as amended.
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J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.Council members requested that Items 5,6 and 12 be pulled for
individual consideration.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
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning from Multifamily to Resort
Commercial at 221 Hotel Place(1st Reading 3/24/15)
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
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030454
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from Neighborhood
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Commercial to General Commercial at 4655 Kostoryz Road (1st
Reading 3/24/15)
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,
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030455
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning from Multifamily to
Townhouse at 14101 Commodores Drive (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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,
from the"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the"RS-TH/PUD"
Townhouse District with a Planned Unit Development Overlay;
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amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030456
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Budget Ordinance to
increase the number of Police Captain positions by one (1st
Reading 3/24/15)
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030294 to increase the number of
positions authorized for the classification of"Police Captain"from
fifteen (15)to sixteen (16).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030457
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds to Cover
Additional Estimated Costs Related to Runoff Election held in
December 2014(1st Reading 3/31/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030458
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the
Facilities and Property Management Maintenance Consolidation
(1st Reading 3/24/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030460
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
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from the Texas Law Enforcement Standards and Education
(LEOSE)Account for training and equipment(1st Reading
3/24/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030461
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Use Privilege Agreement for
Underground Communications Cable to cross Williams Drive
right-of-way (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030462
16. Second Reading Ordinance-to reimburse developer for shared
cost of bridge construction (1st Reading 3124/15)
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
plat The Coves at Lago Vista Unit 1.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030463
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5. Approving amended Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and
Strategies
Motion to approve amended Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals
and Strategies
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Director of Housing and Community
Development Eddie Ortega stated that the purpose of this item is to approve
the amended Type A Board Affordable Housing Goals and Strategies.Mr.
Ortega said the amended included language under Desired results for
Affordable Housing"with a first priority on home ownership and secondary
priority on home rental".In response to Council Member McIntyre,Mr.Ortega
said he would provide an update on all of the goals and strategies tasks.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
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Council Scott.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-029
6. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Council Member Rubio asked staff how
many effluent lines there are in the City.Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray said staff will research and provide that information.Council
Member Rubio made a motion to approve Item 6,seconded by Council Member
Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-030
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the
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Residential/Local Street Capital Fund for Residential/Local
Street Reconstruction (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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 12.Council Member Riojas commented that
she is proud that the City Council is taking this step to improve
Residential/Local streets and prioritized this problem as one of their top
Council goals.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 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: 030459
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 17 -20)
17. 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to appoint M.E.Allison&Co.as
Financial Advisor for the issuance of General Improvement Bonds and General
Improvement Refunding Bonds.Ms.Sanchez stated that she previously
informed the Council that staff is currently in the evaluation phase of the RFP
for the Financial Advisor.Since the RFP is not complete,staff is
recommending the appointment of M.E.Allison&Co.for both transactions.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member
Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by Council Member
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McIntyre.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-031
18. Second Reading Ordinance-To allow the City to reimburse itself
for costs incurred prior to receipt of bond proceeds for Bond
2014 Projects (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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 18.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
the receipt of bond proceeds.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 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:030464
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing Issuance of General
Improvement Bonds to finance voter-approved Bond 2014
Projects (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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;
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
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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 19.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.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 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: 030465
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of General
Improvement Refunding Bonds (1st Reading 3/24/15)
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 19.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
$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.
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 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
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030466
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
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
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining
negotiations, the collective bargaining agreements between the City of
Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association and/or
Corpus Christi Police Officers' 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.
3. 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 legally
allowed methods of purchasing financial advisory services, with
additional discussion and possible action in open session concerning
any matters related thereto.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -29)
21. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant award in the amount of
$168,200 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National
Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA)for the salary and benefits of a full-time
program coordinator, one administrative assistant, overtime for 4
Corpus Christi Police Officers, and 4 lease vehicles; and appropriating
the$168,200 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Police Management Services Director Pat
Eldridge stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the
Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA)grant in the amount of
$168,200 for the overtime of police officers,the salary of(2)two civilians,and
the lease of four(4)vehicles. There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,
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seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $21,671 State grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service for the Retired and
Senior Volunteer Program; appropriating the$21,671 State grant in
the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund; transferring $79,173
from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1067 Parks and
Recreation Grant Fund as City matching funds for the Retired Senior
Volunteer program and appropriating the$79,173 in the No. 1067
Parks and Recreation Grant fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and
appropriate grant funding from the Corporation for National and Community
Service for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP).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: 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
23. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant for
the Latchkey After School Snack Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$166,173
from the Texas Department of Agriculture; appropriating grant in the
No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Latchkey After
School Snack Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant
from the Texas Department of Agriculture to allow for the continuation of the
Latchkey After School Snack Program.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Rosas.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
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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
24. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating the
Texans Feeding Texans Grant funds for the Home Delivered
Meals Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to ratify the
execution of all documents necessary to accept and appropriate a
$49,795.82 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans
Feeding Texans Program in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation
Grants Fund for the FY 2015 Senior Community Services-Texans
Feeding Texans.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and
appropriate a grant in the amount of$49,795.82 from the Texas Department of
Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Program for Senior Community Services.
There were no comments from the public.Council Member McIntyre requested
that staff look into the option to private pay for seniors who do not qualify for
the Meals on Wheels Program.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
25. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
amendment for additional funding to the Oso Bay Wetland
Preserve Restoration project
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $3,000 grant awarded by the Texas
General Land Office Coastal Management Program for the Oso Bay
Wetland Preserve Habitat Restoration project; appropriating the
$3,000 grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for
the Oso Bay Wetland Preserve Habitat Restoration project.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept an
additional$3,000 grant for a previously awarded grant from the Texas General
Land Office Coastal Management Program for the Oso Bay Wetland Preserve
Habitat Restoration project.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first
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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
26. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Senior Companion Program (SCP)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
all documents necessary to accept a $5,756 grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service and
appropriating grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants
Fund for the Senior Companion Program; transferring $76,903
from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1067 Parks and
Recreation Grants Fund as City matching funds for the Senior
Companion Program and appropriating the $76,903 in the No.
1067 Parks and Recreation Grant fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept grant
funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the
Senior Companion Program.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.Council Member Scott 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
27. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code relating to the
Transportation Advisory Board
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, ARTICLE IV, Division 9.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD of the Corpus Christi Code
in its entirety; providing for severance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the ordinance related to
the Transportation Advisory Board.Ms.Gray introduced the Chairman of the
Transportation Advisory Committee,Scott Harris,to provide an overview of the
amendments.Mr.Harris presented information on the purpose of the
Transportation Advisory Committee(TAC)and the seven proposed changes
are as follows:the ability to appoint ex-officio members,provide advice on
traffic operations and transportation planning matters,provide
recommendations on mobility access management and traffic safety,provide
advice on the transportation aspects of the Capital Improvement Program,
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monitor the implementation of mobility-related master plans and report to the
Planning Commission and Council,make recommendations on traffic impact
analysis per the UDC to the Planning Commission and Council;and changing
the name of the committee to the Transportation Advisory Commission;and
next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the benefit of
including both the City Manager and the TAC to appoint ex-officio members;
the value of having a representative from the cycling community;the reason
the Bicycle and Pedestrian and Mobility Planning subcommittees are not
mentioned in the ordinance; if the subcommittees would be named
committees;the RTA and MPO as ex-officio members;recruitment issues
when designating categories for membership;whether the organizations that
have ex-officio members are open to including an ex-officio member from the
TAC;communication with Development Services and other affected
departments on the stop sign signalization process;an update on the
transportation study on the island including Park Road 22,Flour Bluff Drive
and Purdue,and McArdle Road and Ennis Joslin; request that the TAC ask the
executive director of the MPO,TXDOT or other organizations that are
represented by an ex-officio member who they would like to recommend for
that position;appropriate staff support for subcommittees;and wayfinding for
Shoreline Realignment.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Section 2-121(4)to include
that the City Manager or designee may recommend for appointment,seconded
by Council Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Section 2-121 to include
that one of the nine members shall represent the cycling community,seconded
by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion to codify the representation of the two
standing subcommittees as committees in the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the public.Council Member Scott made a
motion to approve the ordinance as amended,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first 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
28. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating additional Federal grant
funds for upgrades to security and perimeter road systems at the
airport
Ordinance appropriating $33,250 from Federal Aviation Administration
Grant No. 3-48-0051-048-2011 Amendment No. 3 in the No. 3020
Airport Capital Improvement Fund to upgrade security and perimeter
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road systems at Corpus Christi International Airport; and changing the
FY2014-2015 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 by
increasing both revenues and expenditures by$33,250.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Assistant Director of Aviation Mario Tapia
stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$33,250 from Federal
Aviation Administration(FAA)Grant No.48,Amendment No.3 for security
improvements and permit road systems.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Rosas.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
29. First Reading Ordinance -Assignment of Trinity Towers Skywalk
and Improvements Lease
Ordinance approving the assignment of the Skywalk and
Improvements Lease Agreement regarding City property interests
located along Carancahua Street and Tancahua Street near Coopers
Alley, from NH Texas Properties Limited Partnership to BKD
Shoreline, LLC; consenting to the sublease of Trinity Towers Limited
Partnership; and authorizing the City Manager or designee, to execute
all documents related to the assignment and assumption agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 29.Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve the assignment of the Skywalk and
Improvements lease agreement to BKD Shoreline,LLC and consent to the
sublease of Trinity Towers Limited Partnership.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 Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 30 -34)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 33 and 34.A council member
requested a presentation on Item 32.
30. Purchase of Patterson Pump Rotor Assembly
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Patterson pump rotor
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assembly from The Scruggs Co., Houston, Texas based on sole
source for a total amount of$73,655.00. Funds have been budgeted
by the Utilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Approving the submission of a grant application to the Texas
Department of Transportation Aviation Division for airport
maintenance
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$50,000 to the Texas Department of Transportation,
Aviation Division, with a matching amount of$50,000 for funding of
airport maintenance at Corpus Christi International Airport; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter, or
terminate the grant and execute all related documents.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Approving Real Estate Contract for Elevated Water Storage Tank
Site located at Rand Morgan and Leopard Street
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Real
Estate Sales Contract with Marjak, Inc. in the amount of$188,000 plus
$2,500 in estimated closing costs for a total expenditure of$190,500,
for the purpose of acquiring a tract of land containing 1.76 acres of
land located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Leopard
Street and Rand Morgan Road, to be used for the construction of an
elevated water storage tank in connection with the CC Elevated
Storage Tanks-Citywide Project#E12210, Capital Improvement
project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Approving Change Order No. 13 for Bayfront Development Plan,
Phase 3 (Bond 2008)-Shoreline Boulevard Realignment
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change
Order No. 13 with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$373,337.25 for a total restated fee of $7,540,461.64, for the Bayfront
Development Plan, Phase 3, Shoreline Boulevard Realignment project
(Bond 2008).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Approving Change Order No. 14 for Bayfront Development Plan,
Phase 3 (Bond 2008) -Shoreline Boulevard Realignment
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change
Order No. 14 with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
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$351,776.51 for a total restated fee of $7,892,238.16, for the Bayfront
Development Plan, Phase 3, Shoreline Boulevard Realignment project
(Bond 2008).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS : (ITEMS 35 -38)
35. Bayfront Development Plan Project(Bond 2008)-Bayshore Park
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 35.Acting Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Bayfront Development Plan Project(Bond 2008)-Bayshore Park.
Ms.Anaya presented information on the background of the previous
discussions regarding Bayshore Park;the location map and concepts;the
concept elements;annual operations and maintenance costs;and next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the timeframe to
complete the project;including the design-build with additive alternate;
consideration to remove the 690,000 for programming and include it as a
decision package during the budget;the revenue estimates;whether the City
will have an owner's representative assigned to manage the project;the need
for programming in order to make the park successful;other entities better
suited for programming like the Convention and Visitors Bureau or Bucanneer
Commission;stakeholder meetings;specialized custom bollards and attractive
entry points;the ability for power and utilities at the special events area;the
distinction between an RFQ and RFP;the process to seek out partners and
including partners in the RFP process;the cost for mowing;mowing rates for
the Bayfront compared to other parks in the city;consideration to use a City
employee for mowing;holding mowing contractors accountable for blowing
debris in the storm water system and other neighbors'property;consideration
for artificial green turf;including Kevin Hill in stakeholder meetings;exploring
grant options;the number of people that attend McCaughan Park and Magee
Beach and current programming;whether the bollards are permanent or
removable and their location;the location of the centralized restrooms;fitness
structures;and sponsorship and naming opportunities.
Council Member Magill made a motion to direct the City Manager to move
forward with construction with design-build with additive alternative of
operations and maintenance and separate programming from operations and
maintenance for FY2017,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.The motion
was passed with the following vote:Martinez,Garza,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,
Rosas,Rubio,and Vaughn voting"Aye";Scott voting"No".
36. Residential/Local Street Reconstruction
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 36.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to begin the discussion on
residential/local street reconstruction.The presentation will include a review of
the magnitude of the problem,a basic overview on identifying streets in need
of reconstruction,and the various causes of degradation.Ms.Gray presented
information on the total street system;the street condition inventory;
pavement condition index(PCI)standard rating scale; infrastructure;the
causes of pavement failure;a chart showing streets in"serious"to"failed"PCI
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range;residential streets in need of reconstruction and rehabilitation;other
cost considerations; utility considerations that could impact utility rates;and
next steps.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:other utility
considerations including the distribution system for drainage;what other cities
are doing to address potholes;the use of pothole patching machines;street
damage caused by large city vehicles and buses;whether the Regional
Transportation Authority contributes to street repair;the reason the Street
Department does not take care of all potholes in a single area;the timeline for
funding and resource solutions;staffing in Street Operations;the condition of
the street system;the percentage of streets where the PCI is 55 or less;
opportunities to rehabilitate streets with a PCI ranging from 40 to 55;
consideration to shift allocations more to overlay and less to seal coating in
order to not increase the number of streets in the reconstruction/rehabilitation
category;the need to address drainage issues on Swantner Street;the
residential street vitality program in St.Paul,Minnesota;development of an
implementation plan and process;the timetable for automating PCI;sales tax
as a potential funding source;discussion with the RTA to partner to receive
federal funds for residential streets;and consideration of concrete streets for
new subdivisions.
37. City of Corpus Christi -Debt
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 37.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the various types of
municipal debt.Ms.Sanchez presented information on the different types of
municipal debt;the total outstanding debt categorized by type as of September
30,2014;general obligation debt;property tax cap;general obligation debt pro
forma;existing and projected debt;revenue debt;utility revenue bonds;the
current and projected average residential monthly water bill;pro formas for
utilities including water,storm water,wastewater and gas;existing and
projected utility revenue debt;other debt for the reservoir;the breakdown of
the sales tax rate;a summary of the seawall improvement sales tax,arena
facility sales tax,and economic development sales tax;the economic
development sales tax budget for FY2015 and expenditures;and tax increment
financing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the sales tax
debt can be paid off early; previous action to refinance the sales tax bonds;the
fund balance for the seawall fund;whether the capital improvement projects
(CIP)are projected in the general obligation debt;what projections are
included in the general obligation debt;whether there are other projects not
programmed into the CIP;whether the portion of the economic development
sales tax for the baseball stadium can be re-purposed for streets;options to
re-purpose sales tax for streets and economic development;the difference
between Type A and Type B to fund streets; identifying a dedicated funding
source for Packery Channel once the TIF expires;the funding generated from
Whataburger Field and the area;the total debt including principal and interest;
the assumptions and debt factors for total debt payments;whether the City is
maintaining debt service ratios;the water debt pro forma assuming 30-year
debt;the projected utility revenue debt addressing the wastewater collection
system and lift stations;and a request to include anticipated debt by
department.
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38. Water Rate-Volume
Mayor Martinez referred to item 38.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck provided an overview of the previous water presentations including: past
and current rate projections;the discovery process;the rate review schedule;
the calculation for unit cost;the water system components and customers of
the system;and the utility bill breakdown.Mr.Van Vleck stated that the
purpose of this item is to discuss water rate-volume,including assumptions
incorporated into the current rate model;volume by customer class for raw
water only customers,public agency for resale,outside city limits retail,inside
city limits retail;volume by water system components which include
transmission,distribution,and storm water;and the inside city limit(ICL)
residential trend.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether assumptions
include commercial consumption,industrial and wholesale;future demands
offset by industrial desal and effluent;how much of the 35,000 acre feet is
effluent;and volume being based on a consolidated treatment plant.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (ITEMS 39 -40)
39. Federal Legislative Outcomes for 113th Congress (2013-2014)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 39.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a briefing on
the outcomes of the City's legislative agenda for the 113th Congress.Mr.
Tagliabue stated that the 113th Congress'performance was considered worse
than the"do-nothing Congress"of 1947-1948.Only over 200 bills became law
during 2013-2014.In spite of this,the City was able to achieve a successful
outcome on half of the Council's approved legislative agenda.The greatest
achievements included successful outcomes on all four of the military
installation agenda items and transportation.Council members asked
questions regarding the Gulf of Mexico items and outcome and support for the
re-authorization of MAP 21.
40. State Legislative Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 40.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on
the state legislative agenda.Mr.Tagilabue briefly highlighted the following
issues being tracked in the state legislature:transportation;desalination;
military funding;the hotel occupancy tax(HOT)bill;windstorm insurance;
wind farms in the extraterritorial jurisdiction(ETJ);funding for Texas
A&M-Corpus Christi's Life Science Building;Texas State Aquarium
contingency rider;regulation on oil and gas fracking issues;the state law ban
on texting and driving;and bills to eliminate red light cameras.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics:military funding;windstorm
insurance;a status on Senate Bill 521 regarding water rights;and dredge
funding.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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