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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 21, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on July 28, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of July, 2015.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 21,2015 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 Reverend Arthur Lane, St. Matthew Missionary Baptist
Church.
Reverend Arthur Lane gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Yasmine
Chapman, Human Resources Director.
Director of Human Resources Yasmine Chapman 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 July 26, 2015, "CHRISTUS Spohn Health
System Day"
Proclamation declaring July 26, 2015, "25th Anniversary of the
Americans with Disabilities Act Day"
Proclamation declaring July 30, 2015, "Feria De Las Flores Day"
Proclamation declaring July 24-25, 2015, "Texas A&M Health Science
Center 11th Annual Diabetes Conference Weekend"
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
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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.James Sautter,Janice
Sautter,Christy Zamora,Shirley Thornton,spoke in opposition to the Citizens
Collection Center-Flour Bluff/Padre Island.Susie Luna Saldana thanked the
City Council for meeting with her to discuss and express concerns on various
City issues and stated that she was happy City Manager Olson is remaining in
Corpus Christi.Abel Alonzo praised City Manager Olson and the decisions he
has made in the best interest of the City and the taxpayers.Brad Gregori
requested assistance regarding a sewer line under his property that has
caused his front and back yard to sink and reduced his property value.Joshua
Tijerina thanked the City Council for including bicycle lanes on City streets.
Gary Allsup reported that as of 7:00 a.m.this morning,the Corpus Christi
Housing Authority has received 46,420 applications for Section 8 housing.Mr.
Allsup said this increase reflects the affordable housing crisis Corpus Christi
is experiencing.Gloria Redding,Antonio Cortez,T.Frank Smith,and Wes
Wittner referred to Item 25,South Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH 37,
and expressed concern regarding the following issues:lane reductions;
bicycle lanes;and the economic impact on businesses.
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 next"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"is scheduled for Wednesday,August
12th at the Broadmoor Senior Center to allow citizens to participate in
discussions with City leadership on City operations.2)City Manager Olson
recognized Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado,who was
honored by the local chapter of the Americans with Disabilities Coastal Bend,
for his work with emergency management.3)The Development Services
Department is initiating a campaign to promote and explain the importance of
getting permits before building projects.4)The 6th Annual Fan Drive is taking
now through August 14th to collect fans for senior citizens during warm
months.Fans or monetary donations are being collected at Grande
Communications and at all senior centers.
I. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 3-5)
3. Funding Options (Part 2)for Residential/Local Street
Reconstruction Plan
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to continue the discussion from
the April 14,2015 Council meeting regarding funding options to address
residential/local street construction.Ms.Sanchez presented an overview of the
funding source options:paving assessments;public improvement districts;
industrial district revenue,repurposing sales tax;legislative issues,including
gas tax,vehicle registration,Restore Act,and Municipal Management Districts;
and ad valorem tax increase scenarios.Council members spoke regarding the
following topics:the current tax rate;whether it is possible to find$10 million
in the budget,not including public safety,and the impacts cuts would have to
City services and personnel;continuing to maintain fiscal responsibility and
sustainablility;paving assessments and public improvement districts not
being viable alternatives;the allotments from industrial district revenues;
pursuing legislative issues including gas tax and vehicle registration fees;
changing the general fund contribution to$1.5 million in 2017 and$2 million in
2019,for a total of$5 million;having voters consider a referendum on an ad
valorem tax increase;the difference between cash-funded and debt-funded ad
valorem tax;an explanation of the scenarios to increase ad valorem tax;
providing another option to fund$10 million for 10 years from ad valorem
taxes;an election to repurpose Type A Sales Tax;the ability to have a
proposition on the November 2015 ballot;a mechanism that allows the tax
increase to be reduced or eliminated if another source became available;the
impact to debt capacity;the additional costs associated to include utilities;the
percentage of streets with drainage issues impacting street problems;options
to continue an assessment program;continue to evaluate City departments for
efficiencies;concentration on streets with collector lines/wastewater issues;
building residential streets with concrete;revisions to the Financial Policy;a
criteria matrix to analyze streets;creating a Strike Team for potholes;budget
cut alternatives;and the estimated cost for a 2015 November election.
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to bring back
to the City Council a 1%budget reduction,excluding public safety and pension
liability funding,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to bring
back information to include funding ad valorem taxes for$10 million for 10
years,$15 million for 10 years,to include scenarios for debt funding,cash
funding,and utilities,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to present a
discussion item on Fiscal Policy Section 7 for City Council,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion directing the City Manager to begin
working on ballot language,that will provide comfort to voters,that funding
generated from ad valorem tax increases will only be spent on residential/local
streets,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
4. Fire Station#18 -Operational Staffing
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 4.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
the purpose of this item is to discuss Fire Station#18 and the required
operational staffing costs.Chief Rocha provided the following information:the
background and history on Fire Station#18;capital bond project 2008 financial
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resources;and five(5)options,including advantages and disadvantages,for
consideration.Chief Rocha said staff is recommending Option#1.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics:the timeline to construct Fire
Station#18;not being in favor of a tax increase;standard response times;
utilizing the MGT Plan to determine operational efficiencies and alternative
staffing to ensure adequate response time;the number of Fire Department
personnel;the number of calls at the Mustang Island station;safety issues;the
budget impact to next fiscal year;the impact of closing Mustang Island
Station;consideration of co-housing a Fire and Police Substation;whether the
determined location for Fire Station#18 is adequate with additional growth in
London area;and next steps.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to come
back with a staffing plan for Fire Station#18 that includes suggestions from
the MGT Plan,with no increase and using only existing Fire Department
resources to provide adequate response time across the City,seconded by
Council Member Magill.The motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:Riojas,Rosas,Scott,Vaughn,Garza,Magill,and McIntyre
voting"Aye';Rubio voting"No";Martinez was absent.
5. City of Corpus Christi Code of Ethics
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 5.City Attorney Risley explained that
approximately four(4)months ago,the Ethics Commission provided
recommendations to the City Council.At that meeting,the City Council
requested that the Ethics Commission consider a report received from Jon
Mureen on improving the City's Code of Ethics.City Attorney Risley stated that
the purpose of this item is to provided an overview of the Mureen Code of
Ethics Report and receive future feedback to develop an ordinance.City
Attorney Risley provided a brief presentation of the Mureen recommendations
regarding:the definition for conflict of interest,circle of influence,meeting
attendance;gift prohibitions;additional gift recommendations;avoidance of
special privileges;avoidance of representing private interests;prohibiting
improper access and disclosure of information;former officials;financial
disclosure;the Ethics Commission;the complaint process;and sanctions for
violations.City Attorney Risley also provided additional Ethics Commission
recommendations.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:new council member
training on the Code of Ethics;a timetable to have the Ethics Commission
review the Mureen report; internal review of the code of ethics;and support to
bring back the five(5)recommendations previously presented by the Ethics
Commission.
Dr.Haysam Dawod,Chair of the Ethics Commission,addressed the proposed
amendments to the Ethics Ordinance presented to City Council and requested
that the City Council support the recommendations at a future meeting.Dr.
Dawood also requested that the City Council allow the Ethics Commission the
opportunity to continue to review the Mureen report.Karon Connelly and Larry
White,members of the Ethics Commission,spoke about the Ethics
Commission's ongoing review of the Ethics Ordinance.
J. MINUTES:
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6. Regular Meeting of July 14, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
McIntyre made a motion to amend the minutes on Page 15,Item 19,to add the
language"and passed unanimously"to the motion made by Council Member
Garza and seconded by Council Member McIntyre to amend the ordinance.The
motion was seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,
seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
K. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
L. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
M. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7-24)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no
comments from the public.Council Member Vaughn referred to Item 8 and
asked whether this purchase was to replace stolen property and how the
equipment would be used.Interim Procurement Manager Gabriel Maldonado
stated that this equipment was not to replace stolen property and would be
used for mowing services by the Parks and Recreation Department.Council
Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda items,seconded
by Council Member McIntyre.The consent agenda was passed by one vote as
follows:
Aye: 8- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
7. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-075
8. Purchase of two Wide Area Mowers and two Utility Tractors
Motion approving the purchase of two Wide Area Mowers and two
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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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-076
9. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2015-077
10. 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.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030548
11. 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 passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030549
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12. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 674
Flato Road (1st Reading 7/14/15)
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
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):
Denial of the change in zoning from 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
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030550
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 4002
River Walk Drive(1st Reading 7/14/15)
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
"RS-4.5" Single Family 4.5 District.
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030551
14. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 450
Caribbean Drive and 3004 Jamaica Drive(1st Reading 7/14/15)
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
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030552
15. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3410
Up River Road (1st Reading 71*14/15)
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Case No. 0615-06 Roman Silquero: 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030553
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3526
Holly Road (1st Reading 7/14/15)
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.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030554
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (1st Reading
7/14/15)
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 Departments 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030555
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving lease agreement for
House of Rock 10 Year Anniversary Event(1st Reading 7/14/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030556
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)(1st
Reading 7/14/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030557
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
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funds for the Senior Companion Program (SCP) (1st Reading
7/14/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030558
21. Second 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 (1st Reading
7/14/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030559
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funding and
approving a construction contract for the Cimarron Boulevard
and Lipes Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements (1st Reading
7/14/15)
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.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030560
23. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds, approving
interlocal agreements and authorizing a construction contract for
Community Park Development and Improvements at LaRetama
Park(1st Reading 7/14/15)
Ordinance appropriating $70,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA); appropriating $20,000 of
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 Park for the Base Bid
and Additive Alternate 1 (Bond 2012 and Bond 2014).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030561
24. Second Reading Ordinance-First Amendment Type A Agreement
for HEB Grocery Company located on McCampbell Road (1st
Reading 7/14/15)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030562
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
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O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 25 -27)
25. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds, authorizing a
construction contract, and approving an agreement for South
Staples Street from Morgan Avenue to IH 37 (Bond 2012) (1st
Reading 7/14/15)
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 an Interlocal Agreement with the
RTA; 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 37 (Bond 2012)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 25.Executive Director of Public Works
Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract,an Interlocal Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA),and an construction materials testing agreement for the South Staples
Street Project from Morgan Avenue to IH 37.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for
comments from the public.Don Keetch and Russell Canales addressed the
following concerns as business owners:how re-striping the lanes will impact
businesses;safety issues;the project schedule;and bicycle lanes.Council
members spoke regarding the following topics: the process for finalizing the
striping plan by October;the Bond 2012 language;parking concerns;costs
associated with the bicycle lanes;future discussions with stakeholders;a
traffic comparison between three(3)lanes and four(4)lanes;RTA participation
and reconstruction of utilized streets;left and right turn counts;a list of
existing bicylel lanes; input from Fire and Police;and bus turnouts.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: 6- Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council Member
McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Scott and Council
Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Rosas
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030563
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Mayor Pro Tern Rubio called for a brief recess due to technical difficulties.
26. 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services
Dan Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to annex 4.08 acres of land
into the territorial limits of the City.The proposed annexation will provide for
compatible future land use and development in the City's Industrial District No.
1.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Council Member
Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by Council Member
Riojas.This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council Member
McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Mayor Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030564
27. 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)
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the extension of County Road 52
from County Road 69 to FM 1889.Mayor Pro Tern Rubio called for comments
from the public.Nueces County Commissioner Mike Pusley thanked Council
Member Vaughn and City staff for their support of the project.Council Member
Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by Council Member
Riojas.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-078
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 28)
28. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the City Manager or
designee,to execute a surface easement abandonment
agreement at 101 Ocean Way
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee, to execute a
Surface Easement Abandonment Agreement("Agreement")with
Avinash C. Ahuja and Peggy B. Ahuja ("Permittees"), to construct and
maintain a masonry brick wall, extending approximately 50-square feet
into the public right-of-way while occupying an additional 138-square
feet of public right-of-way (approximately 188 total square feet) of the
present Ocean Way public street right-of-way, subject to Permittees'
compliance with specified conditions.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 28.Director of Development Services
Dan Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a Revocable
Surface Easement Abandonment Agreement to allow the owners the ability to
construct and maintain a brick wall,in an unneeded portion of the present
Ocean Way public street right-of-way.There were no comments from the
public.In response to Council Member Rubio,Mr.Grimsbo said the owners will
construct a retaining wall with a stairway to the home.Council Member Magill
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- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor Martinez
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 29 -31)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager
Rose stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
29. Supply Agreement for Food Items
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute supply
agreements with the following companies in the following amounts in
accordance with Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation
No. CBCOG-15-4 for food items, for an estimated six-month
expenditure of$225,067.49, of which $75,022.49 is required for the
remainder of FY 2014-2015. The terms of the contracts shall be for six
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months. Funds are available through the Meals on Wheels Grant.
LaBatt Food Service Performance Food Group
Corpus Christi, Texas Victoria, Texas
140 Line Items 142 Line Items
$97,747.03 $127,320.46
Grand Total: $225,067.49
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Interlocal Agreement for a volumetric survey of Lake Corpus
Christi Reservoir
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Water Development Board in the
amount of$43,518 for a volumetric survey of Lake Corpus Christi
Reservoir.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Supporting Downtown Management District's application for the
Texas Historical Commission's Main Street Program
Resolution authorizing participation as a Texas Main Street Urban City
and designating city participation.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 2)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the day's executive session.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.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
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