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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 June 23, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on July 14, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of July, 2015.
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Tuesday,June 23,2015 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 Rabbi Emeritus, Kenneth D. Roseman, Congregation
Beth Israel.
Rabbi Emeritus Kenneth D.Roseman gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Constance
Sanchez, Director of Finance.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called to roll and verified that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
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Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Lillian Riojas,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott, and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Colleen McIntyre
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring July 2-5, 2015, "38th Annual Mayor's Big Bang
July 4th Weekend"
Proclamation declaring "Casual, No Tie Zone in Corpus Christi" now
through Labor Day, September 7, 2015
Certificate of Commendation Presented to Melvyn N. Klein
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Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and a Certificate of
Commendation to Melvyn N.Klein.
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)The City Employees'Annual Motorcycle Run will be held this Saturday,June
27th beginning at 8:00 a.m.in the City Hall parking lot.The motorcycle run will
be escorted by the Corpus Christi Police Department and this year's event is in
honor of late Police Chief Floyd Simpson.2)Mr.Olson recognized Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya as the City's"Fun
Officer"and reported that Corpus Christi was recognized with a 2015 Playful
City USA designation.3)The Summer Reading Program is currently taking
place at the libraries until July 18th.4)The Public Information Office was
recognized at the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers annual
meeting and received an"Award for Excellence"honor for promotional
materials used in the"Leave It Better Than You Found It"campaign.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of June 16, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Rudy
Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Chad Magill and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5. Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Board
Ethics Commission
Human Relations Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Mayor Martinez made a motion to recommend the new appointments of Debbie
L.Brackett Grimaldi and Karla Dowden,seconded by Council Member Riojas
and passed unanimously.
Civil Service Commission
Council Member Scott made a motion to confirm City Manager Olson's
recommendation to appoint Tammy F.McDonald,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously.
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Civil Service Board
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Tammy F.McDonald,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Ethics Commission
Council Member Scott made a motion to appoint Drue Jones,seconded by
Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Human Relations Commission
Mayor Martinez made a motion to reappoint William"Mickey"Kramer Jr.
(Rental Dwellings)and Saherish Surani(Youth),seconded by Council Member
Scott and passed unanimously.Mayor Martinez made a motion to recommend
the new appointments of April Denine Bassett(Regular),Robert A.Bonilla
(Youth),Melody T.Guerrero(Youth),Nora G.Mireles(Rental Dwellings),and
Dr.Roy E.Stock(Regular),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.Mayor Martinez made a motion to designate William"Mickey"
Kramer Jr.as Chair of the Commission to a one-year term ending 6-14-16,
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 15)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.City Secretary Huerta stated that staff is requesting to pull Items 6
and 7 for individual consideration.City Secretary Huerta announced that
Council Member Scott would be abstaining from Items 11 and 14.Council
Member Rubio voiced that she would be voting"No"on Item 14 and Mayor
Martinez pulled Item 14 for individual consideration.Council Member Vaughn
requested that Item 11 be pulled for individual consideration.Council Member
Garza made a motion to approve the remaining consent agenda items,
seconded by Council Member Magill.The motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
8. Engineering Construction Contract for City-Wide Lift Station
Repairs Section 4 and Lift Station Odor Control located at
Whitecap Boulevard and Park Road 22
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
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construction contract with J.S. Haren Company of Athens, Tennessee
in the amount of$196,000 for the City-Wide Lift Station Repairs
Section 4 Lift Station Odor Control for the total Base Bid.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2015-070
9. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3602,
3606, 3610, and 3614 Laguna Shores Road (1st Reading 6/16/15)
Case No. 0515-03 Kapavik Builders, Inc: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property to be rezoned is described as Lots 1, 2, 17 and 18, Block 10,
Laguna Vista Shores, located along the west side of Laguna Shores
Road between Courtland Drive and Riviera Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 20, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Kapavik Builders, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lots 1, 2, 17 and 18, Block 10, Laguna
Vista Shores, from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030536
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 14, 15,
16, and 17 Country Club Place (1st Reading 6/16/15)
Case No. 0515-04 Magellan Terminals Holdings, L.P.: A change of
zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"ON" Office
District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from low
density residential uses to professional office uses. The property is
described as Lots 14, 15, 16, and 17, Country Club Place, located on
the north side of Interstate Highway 37 Access Road, south of Tribble
Lane and west of Poth Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 20, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to"ON" Office District.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Magellan Terminals Holdings, L.P. ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lots 14, 15, 16, and 17,
Country Club Place, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"ON" Office 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: 030537
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Summer
Food Service Program (1st Reading 6/16/15)
Ordinance appropriating a $150,000 grant from the Texas Department
of Agriculture in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants fund to
operate a Summer Food Service Program for Summer Recreation
participants ages one to eighteen.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030539
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Budget for the 1115
Waiver Program (1st Reading 6/16/15)
Ordinance amending the FY2014-2015 operating budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030294 by reducing revenues and expenditures by
$1,291,492 for the 1115 Waiver Program in the General Fund No.
1020; and any remaining excess funds will be placed in a Special
Revenue account created for the 1115 Waiver in FY 2015-2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030540
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for six(6)
hybrid sedans and one(1) light and air truck for the Fire
Department(1st Reading 6/16/15)
Ordinance appropriating $507,190 from the unreserved fund balance
in the No. 1020 General Fund for the purchase of six Ford Fusion
hybrid sedans and one light and air truck; amending the FY2014-2015
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 to increase
expenditures by $507,190; approving the purchase of the six sedans
from Caldwell Country Chevrolet, of Caldwell, Texas, and the purchase
of the light and air truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, of
Denton, Texas, each purchase based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative,
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for a total amount of$507,190.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030542
11. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 309,
311 and 341 South Shoreline Boulevard (1st Reading 6/16/15)
Case No. 0515-05 Bayfront Medical Plaza, L.P.: A change of zoning
from the"CR-1" Resort Commercial to the"Cl" Intensive Commercial
District, not resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan. The
property to be rezoned is described as being a 0.98 acre tract of land
out of a portion of Lots 1 through 11, Jones Shoreline Business Lots, a
portion of Share 7, Tract B, W.S. Harney Tract, a portion of lands
reclaimed by the Bay Front Protection Work, and a portion of Lot 1,
Water Block 3, Central Wharf&Warehouse Co.'s Subdivision, located
along the west side of Shoreline Boulevard between Kinney Street and
Born Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 20, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CR-1" Resort Commercial
District to the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Bayfront Medical Plaza, L.P. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 0.98 acre tract of land out of a
portion of Lots 1 through 11, Jones Shoreline Business Lots, a portion
of Share 7, Tract B, W.S. Harney Tract, a portion of lands reclaimed
by the Bay Front Protection Work, and a portion of Lot 1, Water Block
3, Central Wharf&Warehouse Co.'s Subdivision, from the"CR-1"
Resort Commercial District to the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to item 11.In response to Council Member Vaughn,
Director of Development Services Dan Grimsbo stated that the the property
was sold last week to Shoreline Hospitality L.P.,for the development of a hotel.
Council Member Scott abstained from the vote on this item.Council Member
Magill 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: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
Enactment No:030538
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14. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds to Cover Cost
for Early Completion of Area Development Plan (1st Reading
6/16/15)
Ordinance appropriating a total of$293,472 from the unreserved fund
balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for costs related to early
completion of the Downtown Area Development Plan, which is
currently ahead of original schedule; and changing the FY 2014-2015
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030294 by increasing
expenditures by $293,472.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Council Member Magill made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.Council
Member Scott abstained from the vote on this item.This Ordinance was
passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas,Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
Enactment No:030541
6. Service Agreements for Mowing of Parks, Rights-of-way, Medians,
and Wastewater Treatment Plants
Resolution finding the lowest responsible bidder for mowing services
by grouped acreage in response to Bid Event No. 12; awarding a
service agreement to the lowest responsible bidder for each acreage
group; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
service agreement with the lowest responsible bidder for each acreage
group.
Maldonado Nursery & Landscape, Inc. Tuff Cut Lawn & Landscape
San Antonio, TX Corpus Christi, TX
$77,854.09 $88,169.99
Total: $166,024.08
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Senior Buyer Elisa Covington stated that
staff requested this item be pulled for individual consideration to provide the
City Council with a memo reflecting a correction to the financial impact
statement.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the correction,
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.Council
Member Magill made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by Council
Member Riojas.This Resolution was passed with the following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030534
7. Grant Application and Interlocal Agreement for the Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Grant(JAG) Program FY 2015 Local Solicitation
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$168,613 to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program FY
2015 Local Solicitation with 50% of the funds to be distributed to
Nueces County under the Interlocal Agreement; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to establish terms for
the sharing of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant(JAG)
Program FY 2015 Local Solicitation.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 7.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle requested
that this item be amended to reduce the amount of the Justice Assistance
Grant(JAG)from$168,613 to$149,112.Council Member Scott made a motion
to amend the resolution as stated,seconded by Council Member Riojas.
Council Member Riojas made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Rosas.This Resolution was passed as amended
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030535
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 deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Abel Alonzo,Nueces County I Believe in Me Foundation,spoke
regarding donations made by the Foundation's Board of Trustees and
members of the community to support Special Olympics.Shirley Thornton,
spoke regarding the use of certificates of obligation to fund the Citizens
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Collection Center in Flour Bluff/Padre Island.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 16)
16. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the City of
Corpus Christi's proposed FY2015-2016 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan
Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year(FY) 2015-2016 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) Programs. To authorize the City
Manager or designee to submit the FY2015-2016 CAAP to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), and to amend
if required by HUD; to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon
receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the
approved FY2015-2016 CAAP projects and further to execute funding
agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the
FY2015-2016 CAAP with organizations of approved projects.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Community Development Administrator
Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the public
hearing and first reading ordinance to adopt the 2015-2016 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan(CAAP)for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG),Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG),and the HOME Partnerships
(HOME)Programs.Mr.Bentancourt provided an overview of staff's
recommendations.Mayor Martinez called from comments from public.Mary E.
Wambach thanked the City Council for the opportunity to speak and spoke in
support of staff's recommendation.Ms.Wambach stated that the City works
hard to make sure the needs of the community are addressed,however,there
is never enough funding.Ms.Wambach suggested using routine revenues and
excess funds to make the City more accessible.Linda Falwell Stover requested
consideration to fund CDBG-Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living to
provide wheelchair ramps and accessible home modifications to low income
people with disabilities.Ms.Stover expressed concern with the disparity
between recommendations to fund city programs versus non-profit
organizations.Abel Alonzo spoke in support of staffs recommendations and
the evaluation process used to determine those recommendations.Judy Telge
said she was disappointed that staff was not recommending CDBG-Coastal
Bend Center for Independent Living to receive funding.Ms.Telge spoke
regarding:FY2013 CDBG funding currently held for the Engineering
Department;that future funding shift from administration to non-profit
organizations;funding administration programs through the General Fund;
and the funding recommendation for CDBG-Land Acquisition and/or Homeless
Facility Rehabilitation.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the guidelines for
allocating funding for administration;consideration to reduce Housing and
Community Development Administration Programs to fund the Coastal Bend
Center for Independent Living;whether non-profit entities can provide cheaper
services than in-house programs;how diminishing administration funds would
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impact City programs or impact the General Fund;how other cities address
in-house programs;details regarding the Engineering Department currently
holding$635,851.60 in FY2013 CDBG funding;plans for the land acquisition
proposed funding;consideration to reduce land acquisition funding to fund
the Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living;and a strategic look at
administration costs. Council Member Scott made a motion to reduce the
funding from CDBG-Land Acquisition and/or Homeless Facility Rehabilitation
by$100,000 to fund CDBG-Coastal Bend Center of Independent Living in the
amount of$100,000,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the ordinance
as amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No:030544
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17 - 18)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Title XX Meals on Wheels Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a$236,228 grant awarded by the
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and appropriating
in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Senior
Community Services, Title XX Meals on Wheels Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant for the
Title XX Meals on Wheels Program.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: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030543
18. First Reading Ordinance-Sale of Seven Surplus City Properties
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Ordinance declaring seven properties listed in the attached "Exhibit A-
List of Surplus Property to be Sold" as surplus property, all of which
are small in acreage; authorizing the sale of each to the public by
sealed bid with minimum bid requirements; and authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute the deeds and any related documents
necessary to complete the sales and convey the properties.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Director of Facilities&Property
Maintenance Carlos Gonzalez stated that the purpose of this item is to declare
seven(7)properties as surplus property and to approve their sale.Mr.
Gonzalez provided details for each property including:location,legal
description,zoning,dimensions,estimated market value and minimum bid.Mr.
Gonzalez reported on additional surplus properties,that will be presented for
future consideration,and the fifteen City parks that will be sold by the Parks
and Recreation Department.Council Member Rubio called for comments from
the public.John Kelley provided alternative options for divesting of City
properties.Council members spoke on the following topics:the bidding
process and timetable;a policy regarding the professional appraiser being
restricted from bidding on properties;how the appraiser for the parks was
selected;estimated total property value;properties earmarked for affordable
housing;ways to incentivize affordable housing and infill development;
development of an overlay district;what other communities are doing;the
multifamily zoning on the smaller lots;proceeds from the sale of park
properties to go back to the park system;how the minimum bids for the
subject properties were determined;an upcoming meeting of a joint task force
created by the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors to discuss viable options
for the City to consider for City-owned lots;options for the properties that do
not sell;and the revenues received from the sale of properties to be used to
offset deferred maintenance projects.Council Member Garza made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Magill.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 Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030570
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. Golf Course Annual Update
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose
of this item is to provide the annual update on golf course operations.Ms.
Anaya introduced the Foresight Golf LLC representatives: President Dan
Pedrotti,Chief Operating Officer Ed Miller;Director of Golf Operations Michael
Wyland;and Manager Peter Palacios.Ms.Anaya provided information on the
lease agreement timeline;the totals for rounds of golf;a financial review;
customer satisfaction ratings;facility improvements made at the Oso and
Lozano Golf Courses; projected goals for 2015;and long-term goals.Council
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members spoke regarding the following topics:the decrease in rounds of golf;
the weather challenges;working with the Convention and Visitors Bureau to
increase rounds of golf;the green fees surcharge;and upgrades at the golf
courses.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -3)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and 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 and/or the collective bargaining agreements between the
City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association
and/or Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association.
The E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
3. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas
Government Code, to deliberate the evaluation of the City Manager,
with possible discussion and action in open session.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to increase the City Manager Ron Olson's base salary by 2.5%,
retroactive to the first pay period after his anniversary date in May.
Council Member Scott made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Magill.The Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-069
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 19)
19. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 55 of the City Code
of Ordinances and Drought Contingency Plan regarding
extension of Stage 2 best management practices
Ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances, Sections 55-152 and
55-153, Water Resource Management, to revise drought contingency
triggers for Stage 1 and Stage 2 and drought best management
practices; and authorizing amendment to the Drought Contingency
Plan approved by Ordinance No. 029846 to reflect changes to
Sections 55-152 and 55-153.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Assistant Director of Environmental and
Strategic Initiative Dan McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to
continue building on the success of water conservation efforts and amend the
drought contingency triggers for Stages 1 and 2.The amendment also includes
removing the following drought measures during Stages 1-3:car washing,pool
filling/refilling,decorative fountains and power washing.Mr.McGinn said staff
will be reviewing the Drought Contingency Plan in the fall once the Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 in on-line.Council members spoke regarding:
changes to the trigger points and continued water conservation.Council
Member Magill made a motion to amend the Drought Contingency Plan,
Section 7,Definitions,to add a definition on reservior capacity,seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.Council Member Scott made
a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,seconded by Council Member
Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030545
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 -25)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 21,23,and 25.A council member
requested information on Items 20,21 and 27.
20. Appointment of Financial Advisor for Facility Certificates of
Obligation
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination
Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series
2015 in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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21. Authorization for Certificates of Obligation for Facility
Improvements
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to issue
Certificates of Obligation; complying with the requirements contained
in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing
an effective date.
Director of Facilities Carlos Gonzales provided a briefing on facilities and
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property management during the discussion of this item.Council Member
Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to include,in the Facilities
and Property Services Improvement Plan,an emphasis that senior centers are
a top priority,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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22. Refunding of Nueces River Authority (NRA)Water Supply
Facilities Revenue Bonds
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to take actions necessary to
approve the issuance of refunding bonds designated as Nueces River
Authority Water Supply Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series
2015; and other matters in connection therewith.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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23. Engineering Contract - Master Services Agreement for Salt Flats
Levee Certification, Phase 2
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Master
Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of $650,000 for the Salt Flats Levee System
Certification, Phase 2 for a range of professional services related to
the Flood Insurance Rate Map.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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24. Amendment No. 1 to Engineering Design Contract for upgrades
and repairs to the fire suppression and alarm systems at the
Police Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to an Engineering Design Contract with NRG
Engineering from Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $48,880, for
a total restated fee of $55,080, for the Corpus Christi Police
Department (CCPD) Building Repair/Replacement project for upgrades
and repairs to the fire suppression and alarm systems.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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25. Engineering Construction Contract for Choke Canyon Dam
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Spillway Gate Rehabilitation
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with Blastco Texas, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the
amount of $2,655,800 for the Choke Canyon Dam Spillway Gate
Rehabilitation for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate No. 1.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 27 -28)
27. Facilities and Property Management Update
This Presentation was provided during the discussion on Future Agenda Item
21.
28. Solid Waste Operations Anti-Litter Education Program
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Anti-Lifter Education Program.Mr.Mikolajczyk presented:the
timeline of the anti-litter program;the campaign costs breakdown;the
participating partners;campaign impacts on trash counts; post-awareness
results;what was learned;and next steps.Council Members spoke regarding
the following topics:the progress made through education;the funding
allocated for education;inclusion of the retailer partners in this program;
heavy brush pickup;the cost to residents to pick up construction materials,
neighborhood cleanup;the maximum fines for littering;and plastic bags.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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