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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 July 14, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on July 21, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 21st day of July, 2015.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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' Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 14,2015 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 Pastor Rick Milby,Abundant Life Fellowship.
Pastor Rick Milby gave the invocation.Mayor Martinez expressed condolenses
and prayers to Council Member Mark Scott for the loss of his father yesterday.
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C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Elizabeth
Hardin, Executive Assistant-Mayor's Office.
Elizabeth Hardin,Executive Assistant-Mayor's Office 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 required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
(Note:Council Member Riojas arrived at 11:34 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian
Riojas,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council
Member Mark Scott,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1 Proclamation declaring July 17, 2015, "David Music Awards Day"
Proclamation declaring July 13-17, 2015, "Texas FFA Week"
Proclamation declaring July 2015, "Parks and Recreation Month"
Certificate of Commendation presented to the Top 3 Students from the
4th of July Essay Contest
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Certificate of Commendation to Representatives Todd Hunter&Abel
Herrero, Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, CC Chamber of Commerce,
Charlie Zahn and Greg Smith for their involvement with Senate Bill
900, Texas Windstorm Insurance (to be presented at 1:00 PM in
conjunction with Agenda Item 12)
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
a. COMMENDATIONS FOR OUTSTANDING LITIGATION RESULTS
City Attorney Risley presented commendations for outstanding litigation
results received on four(4)major lawsuits to the following attorneys:outside
counsel,John Martinez;Michael Meyers;and Mark DeKoch.Mayor Martinez
thanked City Attorney Risley for his leadership.
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 called for comments from the
public.Shirley Thornton spoke regarding the Citizens Collection Center-Flour
Bluff/Padre Island and requested clarification on the building process,the
construction timeline,and the resident notification process.Rick Milby spoke
regarding the City's Ethics Ordinance and requested that the Ethics
Commission consider including language regulating one's ability to profit from
information to which they are privy as part of their goverment service.Greg
Smith reported on the Island Strategic Action Committee's June meeting:grant
funding received from the Texas General Land Office(GLO)for beach
renourishment and the committee's decision to defer making a
recommendation on the proposed Plan CC 2035 Comprehensive Plan.Kinsey
R.Hall spoke regarding police escort for veterans'burials and funeral homes
displaying and acknowledging military service.James Sautter spoke in
opposition to the Citizens Collection Center-Flour Bluff/Padre Island and
expressed concern regaing the City's debt.Colin Sykes referred to a
newspaper article reporting the return of Destination Bayfront as Bayfront
Park.Mayor Martinez clarified that the park was named"Bayview Park"and
was approved by the voters as part of the Bond 2008 Election.
Lynn Fulton and Julia Fulton-Morales spoke regarding issues related to cases
at Municipal Court.Carolyn Burger asked when the alarm permit contract was
being considered and where payments for the permit and renewal are to be
made.T.F.Smith,Russell Canales and Marco Martollini spoke regarding the
proposed plans for the South Staples Street Project:reduction of lanes to
one-way each direction and adding bike lanes.Carlos Torres,President of the
Corpus Christi Firefighters'Association,referred to Item 40,Fire Station#18
Operational Staffing,and spoke in support to the Fire Department's proposal to
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build Fire Station#18 and Fire Chief Robert Rocha's recommendation that
equipment and staffing for the new station be accomplished by Option#1.Abel
Alonzo referred to Item 40,Fire Station#18,and spoke in support of waiting to
build the station until it is needed and not raising taxes.
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:
b. OTHER
1)City Manager Olson stated that in addition to his personal vacation,he went
to Henderson,Nevada to explore a job opportunity.In the process,City
Manager Olson said he realized it was not an opportunity he wanted to take.
City Manager Olson stated that he is glad to be in Corpus Christi and wants to
reaffirm his commitment to the City Council.2)Nueces County has set up a
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center which opened on Monday,July 9th for
homeowners,renters,and business owners who sustained damage as a result
of the severe weather in May.3)City Manager Olson introduced the new Parks
and Recreation Director,E.Jay Ellington.4)The second draft of the Plan CC
2035 Comprehensive Plan is out for public comment beginning July 6th though
July 20th.Copies can be found at the public libraries or at
www.plancc2035.com.The Planning Commission is scheduled to review the
plan on August 12th and it is tentatively scheduled to be presented t the City
Council on October 13th.
MINUTES:
6. Regular Meeting of June 23, 2015
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Mark
Scott made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Rudy Garza and passed unanimously.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
7. Clean City Advisory Committee
Commission on Children and Youth
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Type A)
Mayor's Fitness Council
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Planning Commission
Transportation Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Clean City Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Chelsea Craig(Beautify
CC),Micah Debenedetto(Comm.At Large),and Sharlene Walker(Comm.At
Large),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Daniel R.Owen(Comm.At
Large),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Cynthia"Cindy"Hindman
(Comm.At Large),seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed
unanimously.
Commission on Children and Youth
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Cassandra R.Huff(Youth),
seconded by Council Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Gabriel Guerra and R.
Bryan Gulley,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Dr.Jacqueline Hamilton(Senior
Initiatives),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Sonia Castillo(Business
Community),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Jonas Chupe,Mike
Lippincott,and Philip Ramirez,seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre nominated Elena J.Buentello.Council Member
Garza nominated Mark R.Steck.Elena J.Buentello was appointed with Council
Members McIntyre,Vaughn,Scott,Martinez,and Riojas voting for Elena J.
Buentello and Council Members Rubio,Garza,Magill,and Rosas voting for
Mark R.Steck.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 8 -11)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the
consent agenda items,seconded by Council Member Garza.The consent
agenda was approved by one vote as follows:
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Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
8. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-071
9. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-072
10. Engineering Construction Contract for Choke Canyon Dam
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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-073
11. Second Reading Ordinance-ratifying acceptance and
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appropriating grant funds for the Title XX Meals on Wheels
Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to ratify acceptance of 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030543
M. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (ITEM 12)
12. Legislative Wrap Up Report-84th Regular Session of the Texas
Legislature
*This item will be discussed at approximately 1:00 PM*
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this item is to review the outcomes
of the legislative session and other legislation impacting municipal
government Snapper Carr,Focused Advocacy was available to respond to
questions.Mr.Tagliabue presented:an overview of the legislative session;the
City of Corpus Christi's successful outcomes;defeated legislation that
impacted cities;the major success for revenues,and highlighted the outcomes
on:transportation;military communities;beach funding;windstorm insurance;
oil and gas;changing deed restrictions;environment;higher education;sales
taxes;property tax;city purchasing contracts;local debt reporting;and
economic development;
Mayor Martinez presented Certificates of Commendation to Representatives
Todd Hunter and Abel Herrero and Senator Juan"Chuy"Hinojosa,the Corpus
Christi Chamber of Commerce and Foster Edwards;and recognized Charlie
Zahn and Greg Smith,for their involvement with Senate Bill 900,Texas
Windstorm Insurance.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 - 171
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 674 Flato Road
Case No. 0615-02 Orion Drilling Company, LLC: A change of zoning
from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"IH" Heavy Indusrial District
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from light industrial
to heavy industrial uses. The property is described as being a 13.63
acre tract of land comprised of all of Lots 19A and 19B, Block 6,
Roblex Industrial Area, and all of Lots 20 and 21, Block 6, Roblex
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Industrial Area, save and except the west 721.00 feet of the said Lot
20, located on the northeast corner of Flato Road and Bates Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 3, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District
to the"IUSP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to
six conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Orion Drilling Company, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 13.63 acre tract of land comprised
of all of Lots 19A and 19B, Block 6, Roblex Industrial Area, and all of
Lots 20 and 21, Block 6, Roblex Industrial Area, save and except the
west 721.00 feet of the said Lot 20, from the"IL" Light Industrial
District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.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 steel fabrication and assembly facility.Mr.
Grimsbo said the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the"IH"Heavy Industrial District and,in lieu thereof,
approval of the"IL/SP"Light Industrial District with a Special Permit subject to
six(6)conditions.Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no
comments from the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.Council
Member Rubio spoke in support of the zoning change.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 4002 River Walk Drive
Case No. 0615-03 Coastal Signature Homes, LLC: A change of zoning
from the "ON" Office 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 Lot 2, Block 1, River Heights Subdivision,
located on the east side of River Walk Drive, near the intersection with
Trinity River Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 3, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"ON" Office District to the
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"RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Coastal Signature Homes, LLC ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 2, Block 1, River Heights
Subdivision ("Property"), from the "ON" Office 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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated the purpose of this item is to rezone the property to allow for
construction of a single-family house.Mr.Grimsbo said 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.
The 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
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 450 Caribbean Drive and 3004 Jamaica Drive
Case No. 0615-05 Michael Havelka: A change of zoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from medium
density residential to low density residential uses. The property is
described as being 9.49 acres of land out of Lot 6, Tropic Estates, and
out of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Section 53, Flour Bluff Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, located along Caribbean Drive between Waldron Road
and Jamaica Drive and along Jamaica Drive between Caribbean Drive
and Glenoak Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 17, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
to the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Michael Havelka on behalf of MHJ Development, LLC
and Havelka Construction, Inc. ("Owners"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 9.49 acres of land out of Lot 6, Tropic
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Estates, and out of Lots 10, 11, and 12, Section 53, Flour Bluff Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts ("Property"), from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Development Sevices Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow a 33-unit single-family subdivision.Mr.Grimsbo said 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 McIntyre
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: 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
16. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 3410
Up River Road (1st Reading 7/*14/15)
Case No. 0615-06 Roman Silguero: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial to
medium density residential uses. The property is described as being
the south one-half(S-1/2) of the east one-half(E-1/2)of Lot 3, Alfred
Barthlome's Acre Tracts, located along the north side of Up River
Road approximately 350 feet east of Nueces Bay Boulevard between
Longview Street and Westgate Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 17, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Roman Silguero ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to the south one-half(S-1/2)of the east
one-half(E-1/2) of Lot 3, Alfred Barthlome's Acre Tracts ("Property"),
from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
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to allow for the development of a multifamily building.Mr.Grimsbo said 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 Magill.
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
17. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 3526 Holly Road
Case No. 0615-01 N.P. Homes, LLC: A change of zoning from the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District, resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from
medium density residential uses to commercial uses. The property is
described as Lot 8, Block 1, Carroll Place Unit 7, located along the
north side of Holly Road and west of Carroll Lane.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 3, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District
to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by N.P. Homes, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 8, Block 1, Carroll Place Unit 7
("Property"), from the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the development of a commercial retail use.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 Rubio 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: 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
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2 -5)
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.
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 litigation and other legal matters
related to Municipal Court, including, but not limited to: Monica Lewis
v. City of Corpus Christi, Nora Rodriguez v. City of Corpus Christi,
Rene Mendiola, et al v. City of Corpus Christi, et al, Frances Rios v.
City of Corpus Christi, et al, Patrick Gonzales v. City of Corpus Christi,
et al, and Michael Cantu v. City of Corpus Christi.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
4. Executive session pursuant to Section § 551.076 to deliberate the
deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security
devices, including descriptions of specialized surveillance equipment
to be purchased pursuant to Homeland Security FEMA Port Grant.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
5. 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 issues related to potential claim
against City by Groomer's Seafood.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 18 -22)
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's
proposed FY2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (1st
Reading 6/23/15)
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
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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 18.Director of Housing and Community
Development Eddie Ortega stated that the purpose of this item is 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.Mayor Martinez called for comments
from the public.Linda Fallwell Stover spoke on behalf of the Coastal Bend
Center for Independent Living and asked the City Council to approve the
funding consideration of$100,000.Ms.Stover said this funding would be used
to provide wheelchair ramps and better accessibility to low-income people with
disabilities.Council Member Rubio thanked Ms.Stover for providing
information on how the funding would be spent.Mayor Martinez publicly
thanked Community Development Administrator Rudy Bentancourt for his
work on this item.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Riojas.This Ordinance was passed
on second reading 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030544
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending Chapter 55 of the City
Code of Ordinances and Drought Contingency Plan regarding
extension of Stage 2 best management practices (1st Reading
6/23/15)
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Assistant Director of Environmental and
Strategic Initiatives Dan McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to
amend the Water Resources Management ordinance.Mr.McGinn provided an
overview of the changes made to the ordinance since the first reading on June
23rd:1)the addition of the definition of reservoir capacity to the Drought
Contingency Plan;and 2)proposed language by a wholesale customer to the
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ordinance to change the target goal under Stage 1.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member Magill made a motion to
approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member McIntyre.The ordinance
was passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:Martinez,
Garza,Magill,McIntyre,Riojas,Rosas,Rubio and Vaughn voting"Aye";Scott
was absent.(Note:This item was reconsidered and amended after Item 22.)
Enactment No:030545
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 20 and 21 are related to the issuance of up to
$2,000,000 of Certificates of Obligation to fund permanent public improvement
to City facilities.Item 20 authorizes the appointment of M.E.Allison&Co.,Inc.
as financial advisor for this transaction and Item 21 is a request to publish a
Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation in the Caller Times as
required by the Texas Local Government Code.If the item is approved,
publications will be scheduled for Sunday,July 19,2015 and Sunday,July 26,
2015 and tentatively scheduled for City Council approval on August 18,2015
and August 25,2015.There were no comments from the public.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics:the motion of direction made at
the June 23rd City Council meeting to make senior centers a top priority;
removing the Central Library project from the first year of funding;the
assessment report being conducted by the Facilities Department;the roof and
mold issues at the Northwest,Lindale,and Greenwood Senior Centers;the
safety issue for seniors;the health issues related to the roof replacement at
the Central Library;the age of the skylight at City Hall and the proposed
improvements;the usability factor of the Central Library;the future of the
library system;concern for the conditions at City Hall;the timeline for the
structural assessment of the park facilities and programs;continuing to find
ways to maximize the use of the facilities;and the number of Police
Department officers housed at the Central Library.
Regarding Item 21,Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the
resolution and Notice of Intention to identify the following projects in traunch
1: Lindale Senior Center Roof and HVAC replacement and improvements,
Northwest Senior Center Roof and HVAC replacement improvements,
Greenwood Senior Center Roof and HVAC replacement and improvements,and
City Hall-Skylight,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed
unanimously.(Note:See passage of the resolution on Item 21.)
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the motion for Item 20,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-074
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.
This Item was discussed during Item 20.There were no comments from the
public.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution as
amended,seconded by Council Member Magill.This Resolution was passed
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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030546
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the issuance of
refunding bonds for the Nueces River Authority that were originally issued in
1997 for the construction of Mary Rhodes Pipeline,Phase 1.The refunding is
estimated to generate a net prsent refunding savings of$10.3 million or 14.2%.
This savings is anticipated to lower the City's obligation for these bonds in the
Water Fund by close to$1 million annually.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the
resolution,seconded by Council Member Magill.This Resolution was passed
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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent 1 - Council Member Scott
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030547
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 55 of the City
Code of Ordinances and Drought Contingency Plan regarding
extension of Stage 2 best management practices (1st Reading
6/23/15)
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.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Council Member Garza made a motion to
reconsider Item 19,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
unanimously.Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Section
55-153(b)(1)to add after"Target""Because Stage 1 is always in effect,the
water use in this stage will be the basis for reduction targets in more severe
drought stages"and delete the remaining phrase in subsection(b)(1),
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.The
Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030545
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 23 -31)
23. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$285,951
from Nueces County for funding eligible under the FY2014 Department
of Homeland Security Grant Program Operation Stonegarden to
reimburse fuel, overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment expenditures
for the Police Department's collaborative enforcement efforts with
Nueces County along routes of ingress and egress to include(but not
limited to) U. S. Highway 77 and State Highway 44; and appropriating
the $285,951 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Assistant Police Chief Mark Gutierrez
stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant from Nueces County in
the amount of$285,951 for funding eligible under the FY2014 Department of
Homeland Security Grant Program Operation Stonegarden.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.Council Member McIntyre 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 Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance -First Amendment Type A Agreement for
HEB Grocery Company Located on McCampbell Road
Ordinance approving the attached First Amendment to the Business
Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation ("Type A Corporation") and HEB Grocery
Company, LP ("HEB")which provides an additional $250,000 for the
improvement of McCampbell Road; and appropriating $250,000 from
the unreserved fund balance in the No. 1140 Business/Job
Development Fund for said business incentive grant from the Type A
Corporation to HEB; and changing the FY 2014-2015 operating
budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 030294, by increasing proposed
expenditures by$250,000.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 31.Emily
Martinez,Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation,stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve the First Amendment to the
Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation(Type A)and HEB Grocery Company,LP in the
amount of$250,000 for the reconstruction of McCampbell Road located in front
of the HEB bakery.Ms.Martinez provided information as follows:the
background of the project;the increased cost of infrastructure improvements;
and a status of the project compliance.There were no comments from the
public.Council members spoke regarding the following topics:other road
projects approved by the Type A Board and the distinction between other road
projects and the Junior Beck Road project.Council Member Magill 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance-Approving lease agreement for House
of Rock 10 Year Anniversary Event
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease agreement with Entertainment Showcase Inc. for House of Rock
10 Year Anniversary event and related activities to be held on July 25,
2015 and allow use of City property including Starr Street between
Mesquite Street and Lower Broadway Street.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease
agreement with Entertainment Showcase Inc.for the House of Rock 10 Year
Anniversary event,related activities,and use of City property.The House of
Rock will be charging for entry into the event.There were no comments from
the public.Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the process
for public events and the reason for the lease agreement.Council Member
Rubio 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 Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
25. 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 grant awarded by the Corporation
for National and Community Service in the amount of$45,434 for the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program; appropriating the$45,434
grant in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Assistant 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 McIntyre made a
motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council Member Garza.This
Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Senior Companion Program (SCP)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant awarded by the Corporation
for National and Community Service in the amount of$264,007 for the
Senior Companion Program; appropriating the$264,007 grant in the
No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Senior
Companion Program.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Assistant 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 Senior Companion Program(SCP).There were no comments
from the public.Council members spoke in support of the program.Council
Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a utility easement located west
of the Rodd Field Road (SH 357)state right-of-way, and north of
the Airline Road public street right-of-way.
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 17,405.20-square foot portion
of an existing 20-foot wide utility easement out of a part of Lots 1-2,
Block 1, Brighton Park Addition, located west of the Rodd Field Road
(SH 357)state right-of-way, and north of the Airline Road public street
right-of-way; and requiring the owner, Ronald S. Browning to comply
with the specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate a
portion of an existing utility easement,located west of Rodd Field Road state
right-of-way and north of the Airline Road public street right-of-way,to correct
the location of the existing easement that was mistakenly overlooked the final
plat.There were no comments from the public.In response to Council Member
Vaughn,Mr.Dimas stated that both the City and the owner share the
responsbility of mistakenly forgetting to correct the easement in the final plat.
Council Member Rubio 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 Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
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28. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funding and approving a
construction contract for the Cimarron Boulevard and Lipes
Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements
Ordinance appropriating $307,419.45 of anticipated revenues from the
Corpus Christi Independent School District(CCISD) in Fund No. 3530
for the Cimarron Boulevard and Lipes Boulevard Traffic Signal
Improvements project; changing the FY 2015 Capital Improvement
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 to increase revenues and
expenditures by$307,419.45; authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with CCISD
for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Cimarron
Boulevard and Lipes Boulevard for the new Veterans Memorial High
School; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction Company
of Pflugerville, Texas in the amount of$292,780.43 for the Cimarron
Boulevard and Lipes Boulevard Traffic Signals Improvements for the
Base Bid only.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 28.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Independent School District
(CCISD)for traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Cimarron
Boulevard and Lipes Boulevard for the new Veterans Memorial High School;
and execute a construction contract with Austin Traffic Signal Construction
Company for the installation of the traffic signals.Ms.Gray explained that
CCISD will reimburse the City for 100%of the construction.The light is
expected to be operational before August 24,2015.Council members spoke
regarding the following topics:continued cooperation with school districts;a
mechanism to include the City in the process to address infrastructure needs
when building new schools;and the additional street improvements needed to
improve traffic.Council Member Riojas 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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds, approving
interlocal agreements and authorizing a construction contract for
Community Park Development and Improvements at LaRetama
Park
Ordinance appropriating $70,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); appropriating $20,000 of
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anticipated revenues from the Corpus Christi Downtown Management
District (CCDMD) in Fund No. 3280 for the Community Park
Development and Improvements at La Retama Park; changing the FY
2015 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303
to increase revenues and expenditures by $90,000; authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with the RTA; execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with CCDMD for the Improvements at La Retama Park;
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with McNamee Landscapes and Nursery, LLC. of
Taft, Texas in the amount of $173,590 for the Community Park
Development and Improvements at La Retama Parkfor the Base Bid
and Additive Alternate 1 (Bond 2012 and Bond 2014).
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate revenue
contributions from the Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)and the
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District(CCDMD),approve interlocal
agreements and execute a construction contract with McNamee Landscapes
and Nursery,LLC for the Community Park Development and Improvements at
La Retama Park.There were no comments the public.In response to Council
Member Riojas,Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert
Anaya stated that staff has been working with the organizations that utilize the
park to temporarily move their events to other locations.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:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds, authorizing a
construction contract, and approving an agreement for South
Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH 37 (Bond 2012)
Ordinance appropriating $771,036 of anticipated revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); changing the FY 2015
Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 to
increase revenues and expenditures by$6,557,836; authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
Berry Contracting, LP- DBA Bay LTD of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$13,414,114.10 for South Staples Street from Morgan
Avenue to IH 37 for the total Base Bid plus deductive alternate 1 and
to execute a construction materials testing agreement with Rock
Engineering &Testing Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$74,350 for South Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority(RTA),execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the RTA for street improvements on Artesian and Mestina streets,and execute
a construction contract with Berry Contracting,LP dba Bay Ltd.and
construction materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering&Testing
Laboratory,Inc.for South Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH 37.Senior
Program Manager Jerry Shoemaker provided the following information on the
project:the project scope for Bond 2012 Street Improvement-South Staples
Street from Morgan Avenue to IH-37;the RTA project scope;the South Staples
project location map;the projected cost estimates previously presented on
April 21,2015;the current budget;the construction award recommendations
for concrete and hot mix asphalt concrete;the striping plan;and project
schedule.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:consideration for
business owners'concerns on striping plan and bike lane;the City Council
approving the final marking plan;safety concerns,studies performed;and
level of service with three(3)lanes of traffic;the recommendation for
asphalt/concrete mix;request for staff to provide the pros and cons of the
striping plan;the traffic study performed on Staples Street;parking issues;
recent improvements to Staples;the expected life cycle costs;proposed bike
lanes on Alameda Street;concerns with RTA buses blocking traffic;including a
discussion on emergency vehicle access during the next public meeting;the
increase in the project budget;providing assurances to the public that the City
has the ability to fund future Bond 2012 projects;change orders for Bond 2012
and 2014;the project timeline;and developing a policy for change order
management for consideration.Council Member McIntyre 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: 5- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas and Council Member Rosas
Nay: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Absent: 3- Council Member Garza,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 39 -40)
Mayor Martinez stated that Items 39 and 40 were being postponed until the July
28,2015 Council meeting.
39. Funding Options (Part 2)for Residential/Local Street
Reconstruction Plan
This Presentation was tabled to July 28,2015.
40. Fire Station#18-Operational Staffing
This Presentation was tabled to July 28,2015.
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Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 32 -38)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had planned presentations on Items 36 and 37.
32. Purchase of Specialized Equipment
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total
amount of$73,521.16 utilizing funds from the U.S. Homeland Security
FEMA for the FY 2013 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) awarded
to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Police Grant Fund
1061.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Purchase of two Wide Area Mowers and two Utility Tractors
Motion approving the purchase of two Wide Area Mowers and two
Utility Tractors from Deere and Company, Carey, North Carolina in
accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program
for a total expenditure of$194,008.10. Funds have been budgeted by
the Parks and Recreation Department and Utilities Department in FY
2014-2015.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Supply Agreement for Milk for the Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a supply
agreement for milk with Hill Country Dairies, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-15-3 for an estimated annual expenditure of
$50,555.20, of which $8,425.86 is required for the remainder of FY
2014-2015. The terms of the contract shall be for twelve months with
options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month period, subject
to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the
supplier, and the City Manager or designee. Funds are available
through the Meals on Wheels Grant.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Resolution of support for the 2018 Texas Recreation and Park
Society (TRAPS)Annual Institute Bid
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas dedicating resources to
support the bid for the 2018 Texas Recreation and Park Society
Institute and Expo.
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This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Resolution to begin annexation of 4.08 acres of land into the
territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi in Industrial District
No. 1
Resolution declaring the City's intent to begin annexation of
approximately 4.08 acres of land into the territorial limits of the City of
Corpus Christi, directing city staff to prepare a service plan for the
extension of municipal services to the proposed annexation area, and
setting two public hearings on annexation.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Interlocal Agreement for the County Road 52 Extension Phase 2
project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces
County in an amount up to $2,000,000 for the County Road 52
Extension Phase 2 project for project-related activities. (Bond 2012)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Resolution approving annual budget of the Corpus Christi
Convention &Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) and authorizing an
agreement with the CCCVB regarding the use of Convention
Events Funds
Resolution. approving annual budget of the Corpus Christi Convention
&Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) pursuant to Texas Tax Code Section
351.101 and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention &Visitors Bureau
regarding the use of Convention Events Funds.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
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