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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 August 18, 2015 which were approved by the City
Council on August 25, 2015.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of August, 2015.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 18,2015 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 Linda Morrow, St. Peter's by the Sea United
Methodist Church.
Pastor Linda Morrow gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Brian
Butscher,Assistant Director of Treatment- Utilities.
Assistant Director of Treatment-Utilities Brian Butscher led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the
City 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 August 22, 2015, "BUILD Corpus Christi Day"
Proclamation declaring September 12, 2015, "Operation K. E. Y. S. -
Keeping Every Youth in School Day"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
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ceremony for newly appointed board,commission and committee members.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Olson reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)Last Wednesday,August 12th,the second"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"was
held at the Broadmoor Senior Center and approximately 50 citizens were in
attendance.There were several topics discussed.Based on the topic,the
audience was broken up into different groups to have their topics addressed
by the Assistant City Manager that was over their area of concern.City
Manager Olson also provided a quick overview of the City's Operating Budget.
The Executive Team will hold one(1)more"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"at the
end of the year and then evaluate the event.2)City Manager Olson recognized
the patrons of the Ethel Eyerly Senior Center,who recently held a fundraising
activity to assist 21 to 23 students with clothing and supplies to prepare for the
upcoming school year.
J. MINUTES:
9. Regular Meeting of August 11, 2015
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
K. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
L. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
M. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 10 - 18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Member Garza would be abstaining on Item 15.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Riojas,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
approved by one vote as follows:
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
10. Purchase of Generator
Motion approving the purchase of one generator from Holt Cat, Irving,
Texas for a total expenditure of$61,393.00. The award is based on
the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been
budgeted by the Utilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-084
11. Purchase and Installation of HVAC Equipment
Motion approving the purchase and installation of one Burnham
Commercial Fire Tube Boiler from Weathertrol, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total expenditure of$64,700.00. The award is based on
the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC). Funds have been
budgeted by the Facilities Department in FY 2014-2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2015-085
12. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into an outside
city limit water contracts for property at 754 Mckinzie Road
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into
outside city limits water contracts with Herman Dale Wulf& Donald E.
Schiffke, Jr. to provide public water to their property located outside
the city limits described as 1 acre out of 21 acres out of a 100 acre
tract out of B.S. & F. Survey 403, Abstract 568, also commonly known
by its street address as 754 Mckinzie Road under Section 55-111,
Code of Ordinances.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030577
13. Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan
Planning Organization for technical meeting broadcast services
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning
Organization for technical meeting broadcast services.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No: 030578
14. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3522
Airline Road (1st Reading 8/11/15)
Case No. 0715-01 Guadalupe Leon and Maria Del Carmen Leon: A
change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RE"
Residential Estate District. The property to be rezoned is described as
being a 1.523 acre tract of land being out of Lots 22 and 23, Section
20, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located along the
east side of Airline Road between Brooke Road and Wall Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RE" Residential Estate District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Guadalupe Leon and Maria Del Carmen Leon
("Owners") by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 1.523
acre tract of land being out of Lots 22 and 23, Section 20, Flour Bluff
and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts (the"Property"), from the"FR"
Farm Rural District to the "RE" Residential Estate 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:030579
15. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3313
Barthlome Street. (Requires 3/4 vote) (1st Reading 8/11/15)
Case No. 0615-04 Jesus Mora: A change of zoning from the "Cl"
Intensive Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from Commercial to
Light Industrial. The property to be rezoned is described as Lot 4-B,
Barthlome Acre Tracts, located along the south side of Barthlome
Street between Nueces Bay Boulevard and Lily Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"Cl" Intensive Commercial
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District and, in lieu thereof, approval
of the "CI/SP" Intensive Commercial District with a Special Permit with
9 conditions.
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Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Jesus Mora ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lot 4-B, Barthlome Acre Tracts, from the"Cl"
Intensive Commercial District to the "CI/SP" Commercial Intensive
District with a Special Permit; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Council Member Garza abstained on Item 15.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030580
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3902
Acushnet Drive(1st Reading 8/11/15)
Case No. 0715-02 Andrea Trevino and Jesus Trevino, dba Southside
Paint& Body, LLC and Liliot, LLC: A change of zoning from the"CG-2"
General Commercial District and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit to the "IL" Light Industrial District,
resulting in a change to the Future Land Use Plan from commercial to
light industrial uses. The property to be rezoned is described as Lots 8,
11 and 12, Block 7, Saratoga Weber Plaza, located along the north
side of Acushnet Drive between Jefferson Road and Weber Road (FM
43).
Planning Commission Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special
Permit to the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the change of zoning from
the"CG-2" General Commercial District and "CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit to the"IL" Light Industrial
District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Andrea Trevino and Jesus Trevino, dba South Side
Paint& Body, LLC and Liliot, LLC ("Owners") by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference Lots 8, 11 and 12, Block 7, Saratoga Weber
Plaza (the"Property") from the "CG-2" General Commercial District
and "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit to
the"IL" Light Industrial 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: 030581
17. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located near
Rodd Field Road and Siberian Street(1st Reading 8/11/15)
Case No. 0715-03 Related Investors, Ltd.: A change of zoning from
the "FR" Farm Rural 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 being a 66.96 acre tract of land out of Lots
1-4 and 14-16, Section 24, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located along the east side of Rodd Field Road approximately
480 feet south of Siberian Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 15, 2015):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to
the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Related Investors, Ltd. ("Owners") by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference a 66.96 acre tract of land out of Lots 1-4 and
14-16, Section 24, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts
(the"Property") from the"FR" Farm Rural 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: 030582
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for Judicial
Court Improvements (1st Reading 8/11/15)
Ordinance appropriating $25,500 from Account 260310 Fund Balance
Restricted for Judicial/Court Improvements in the No. 1020 General
Fund for the purchase of microphones and other electrical equipment,
electrical installation, and training for Municipal Court Judges; and
amending the FY2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 to increase expenditures by $25,500 in the No. 1020
General Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030583
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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 referred to comments from the public.Rick Milby,4412 High
Ridge Drive,spoke regarding the management of tax dollars and resources;
street repairs;in opposition to the Citizens Collection Center-Flour
Bluff/Padre Island;and tax increases.Mr.Milby requested that the City Council
give the City Manager a directive to cut the budget by at least 5%to begin
repairs on the streets.Shirley Thornton,1917 Woodcrest,spoke regarding the
Citizens Collection Center-Flour Bluff/Padre Island; illegal dumping; recycle
set out schedules;and raising taxes.Donald Parker,11921 Honey Trail;Marilyn
Lambert,5352 CR 2161,Odem,Texas;Jim Osteen,14410 Fairway Drive;
Sherrie Allsup,4242 Gulfbreeze;Melodie Friedrichs,1151 FM 1360,
Woodsboro,Texas;Diane Lowrance,Director of the Behavioral Health Center;
Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,and Steven Gamble 1705 10th Street;spoke
regarding Item 22,the adoption of homeless solutions visions and strategies.
Larry Childers,14330 Bluefish; Burris McRee,5717 Oso Parkway;J.P.Jordan,
5433 Whitemarsh;Ketan Bhakta,14050 South Padre Island Drive;Mary Alice
Eskridge,14326 Aquarius; Harley Moody,14329 Caribe Street;and Jeff Smith,
14313 Dorsal Street;spoke in support of Item 28,traffic signal improvements
for the Park Road 22 and Aquarius Drive project.Gloria Randall Scott,4422
South Alameda,addressed the following topics:the red route for the new
Harbor Bridge location;the Washington/Hillcrest area being considered a
"transition"neighborhood;consideration to hold a"Let's Talk Corpus Christi"
event in the Washington/Hillcrest area;and the results of the investigation into
late Police Chief Floyd Simpson's death.
P. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 22)
22. Adopting Homeless Solutions Visions &Strategies
Resolution to Adopt Homeless Solutions Vision and Strategies, to
provide policy direction to City staff.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.Assistant
City Manager Susan Thorpe stated that the purpose of this item is to request
adoption of a resolution on the Homeless Solutions Vision and Strategies.In
response to several council members,Assistant City Manager Thorpe
emphasized that approval of this resolution is to develop an advisory council
to come up with a community solution to address the homelessness problem.
The resolution does not ban any current group's activities.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the groups and
agencies that will be involved in the community process;future considerations
on the use of the City Hall parking lot or an alternate location for food
distribution by local groups;and including the ministry organizations as part
of the process.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,4710
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Hake!,encouraged the Council to consider including one(1)or two(2)
individuals affected by homelessness to participate in the proposed advisory
council.Gary Allsup,CEO of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority,said he
recognizes that needs are not being met by the services that currently exist
and believes that government is not always the solution to address the
problem.Mr.Allsup encouraged wide-open communication on the existing
ordinances and transparency.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Riojas.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030584
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 28)
28. First Reading Ordinance-Agreement for Traffic Signal
Improvements for Park Road 22 and Aquarius Drive Intersection
Ordinance amending the FY 2015 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030303 by appropriating $420,000 in
Developer contributions from TBD-Q Packery Pointe, LP (Developer),
increasing expenditures by$420,000 in the FY 2015 Capital
Improvement Budget, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee,
to execute a Traffic Signal Improvement Agreement between the City
of Corpus Christi and Developer for the Park Road 22 and Aquarius
Drive intersection and roadway improvements.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.City
Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Scott would be abstaining
on this item.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the
purpose of this item is to execute a Traffic Signal Improvement Agreement with
TBD-Q Packery Pointe,LP for the Park Road 22 and Aquarius Drive project.
The developer's contribution to the project is$420,000 and the City's share of
the project is$285,625,which is being funded by the Bond 2012 Texas
Department of Transportation(TxDOT)Participation project program.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the dangers at the
intersection;the safety benefits of the traffic signal; providing advanced
warning of the new traffic signal on the bridge; reduction of the speed limit;
review of the design by TxDOT;support from the Island Strategic Action
Committee(ISAC);appreciation for the developer's contribution;and the
community involvement.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was approved and approved with
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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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Scott
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 7 -8)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
7. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional
Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues
related to the New Broadway Waste Water Treatment Plant, current
and proposed sewer, water, street, bridge, park, and other public
infrastructure in or near said Plant, complaints related to any such
infrastructure, and claims and change orders related to the
construction of the aforementioned Plant.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
8. 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. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 36)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Future Agenda Item
36.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray provided a report on this
item.
36. Change Order No. 9 for the New Broadway Wastewater Treatment
Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change
Order No. 9 with Graham Construction Services, Inc. of Eagan,
Minnesota in the amount of$668,515.36 for a total restated fee of
$51,403,936.57 for the New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 2-6)
2. New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 2.Executive Director of Utilities Mark Van
Vleck stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on items
associated with the agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the
Hillcrest Homeowners'Association regarding the New Broadway Wastewater
Treatment Plant.Mr.Van Vleck provided an overview of the five elements of
the agreement: 1)demolish existing facility and replace with greenspace;2)
locate new plant on the north side of the property;3)150 foot setbacks other
than along Resaca Drive;4)install odor control;and 5)landscaping and
fencing requirements.Mr.Van Vleck presented the following information:the
location of the new plant to the old plant;an illustration of the 150 ft setback;
the improvements to the facility to improve odor,perimeter fencing,and
landscaping;and the project timeline.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:odor control at the
facility;the timeline for demolition of the old plant;and the fencing and final
greenspace improvements.
3. Proposed FY2016 Budget for Capital Improvement Program
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 3.Assistant City Manager of Public Works&
Utilities Gus Gonzalez stated that the purpose of this item is to present the
FY2015-2016 proposed Capital Improvement Program(CIP)Budget and
Planning Guide.Assistant City Manager Gonzalez provided the following
information:the purpose of the budget and planning guide;the sections of the
document consisting of Year-One priorities,the short-range program and the
long-range forecast;the total cost and department distribution for Year-One;
and the program highlights and funding sources for projects for Airport,Parks
and Recreation,Public Facilities,Public Health&Safety,Streets,Gas,Storm
Water,Water Supply,Water,and Wastewater.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:adding Bond 2012
General Obligation Bonds as a funding source for Public Facilities;an update
on the Park Road 22 Bridge;funding from the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation for
Water Supply;distinguishing between the City of Corpus Christi's Pilot
Desalination Program and the industry customers'feasibility study;an update
on Mary Rhodes Phase II and ribbon cutting;the status of the Port Industries
Project on desalination;the City Council Priorities for Water Supply;narrowing
down the location of the pilot desalination program;concerns that the
desalination project studies are duplicating efforts and how the two projects
intertwine; requesting a full presentation on the status of the City's
desalination program,the status of other projects;plans moving forward;
adding the future water supply development fund as a funding source to fund
the City's Pilot Desalination Program;legislative changes at the state level
regarding desalination;the funding schedules for Waldron Road,North Beach
Access Roads(3A and 2)and JFK Causeway Area Improvements;an update on
the Community Park Development and Improvements;the inclusion of
wastewater projects; including information under the Streets tab on the
process for long-range arterial road projects to move into the CIP when a new
Bond project is approved by the voters;addressing neighborhood drainage
projects;whether there is a project to address rain overflow for the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant;the consolidation of the wastewater treatment
plants;the amount of funding"cobbled"together to fund Park Road 22 Bridge;
including information that reflects the amount of projects in Water and
Wastewater that support street projects; 70%of the CIP supporting
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infrastructure;and consideration to include the unfunded projects in the
RESTORE Act application process.
4. Proposed FY2016 Budget for Enterprise Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 4.Assistant City Manager Gus Gonzalez stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide a summary of the proposed FY2016
Budget for the Enterprise Fund.Mr.Gonzalez presented information on the
following:the mission of the Enterprise Fund;the pinnacle issues in FY2016;
the major accomplishments for FY2015;the number of full-time equivalents;a
chart on the sample water bills based on new utility rates;proposed changes
to wastewater and gas;revenues and expenditures;the summary of fund
balances;and the recommended decision packages for FY2016.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a future fiscal policy
regarding the uses for the Enterprise unrestricted fund balances;the
expectations for funding the decision package for Aquifer Storage&Recovery;
defining reserves for wastewater in the budget;and the treatment methods for
water storage.
5. Proposed FY2016 Budget for Debt Service Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 5.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to present the proposed FY2016
Budget for the Debt Services Funds.Ms.Sanchez presented the following
information:the mission of the debt service funds;the major revenues;
summary of expenditures;the projected change in fund balance;the total
outstanding general obligation debt;the outstanding utility revenue debt;the
debt per capita for general obligation debt;and the proposed bond issuances
for FY2016.
6. Proposed FY2016 Budget for Special Revenue Funds
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 6.Assistant Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to present the
proposed FY2016 budget for the Special Revenue Funds.Mr.Houlihan
presented the following information:the mission on the special revenue funds;
the pinnacle issues for FY2016;the major accomplishments for FY2015;the
number of full-time employees;the revenues and expenditures;the summary
of fund balances and projected change in fund balances;and the decision
packages for FY2016,all related to Streets.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:an explanation of the
Street Fund reduction in expenditures from estimated FY2014-2015 to
proposed FY2015-2016;current and anticipated unspent funds in street
maintenance;the increases in revenue FY2016;the budgeted sales tax
revenues in future years and the impact increasing ad valorem taxes will have
on that revenue;the increased percentage in the hotel occupancy tax(HOT)
fund;monitoring of Packery Channel and patrol requirements;consideration of
contract services for City Marshal services;convention center capital
improvements;the future of the 1115 Waiver and exploring what other cities
are using for their programs.
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N. ONE READING ACTION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 -20)
19. Setting the Council Meeting date to Adopt the Property Tax Rate
Motion setting September 15, 2015, as the date of the adoption of a
proposed maximum ad valorem tax rate of $ per $100
valuation.
*The proposed rate will be inserted at the August 18th meeting.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 19.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 19 and 20 are related to the property tax rate.The
proposed FY2015-2016 Operating Budget includes a tax rate of$0.606264 per
$100 valuation,which is 2.1 cents higher than last year's property tax rate due
to a voter-approved Bond Election in November.The tax rate in the proposed
FY2015-2016 Operating Budget is higher than the effective tax rate,but lower
than the rollback rate.The purpose of Item 19 is to set September 15,2015 as
the date to adopt the property tax rate.The purpose of Item 20 is to schedule
the public hearings on the ad valorem tax rate for September 1,2015 and a
second public hearing for September 8,2015.Council Member Magill provided
a proposal of ideas including:the creation of an"Infrastructure Commission"
to provide advice and recommendations to City Council on streets;eradication
of the street user fee and creating a street maintenance and reconstruction tax
(SMART);$30 million for 30 years to properly fund residential street
reconstruction;codifying designation of funds going directly into the
infrastructure and utilities and as new or additional funds become available,
decreasing the tax increase.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing City Manager to bring back an
ordinance for the creation of an Infrastructure Commission,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.
Discussion on this motion included:creating the commission would create
bureaucracy;the final decision making would be by the City Council;the
composition of the commission and issues with conflicts of interest;staff
resources and allocations;and the ad hoc Street Maintenance Committee.
The motion of direction was passed with the following vote:Vaughn,Garza,
Magill,Rosas,and Rubio,voting"Aye";Martinez,Scott,McIntyre,and Riojas,
voting"No".
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the recommended
total increase necessary to fund combined strategies,residential at.11176 and
street maintenance fee conversion to ad valorem strategy at.06471,totaling
17.647 cents;the eradication of the street maintenance fee;the ability to self
assess;referendum challenges to an increase in ad valorem taxes;
consideration to increase taxes between four to eight cents;distribution of the
sales tax;the process for reducing a portion of the Regional Transportation
Authority tax;economic development challenges with increased taxes;the
internal and external capacity to support additional street projects;the City
Council's first priority to fix residential/local streets;creating a dedicated
funding stream for residential/local street repairs;evaluating funding sources
should other funding become available;how increased ad valorem taxes would
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affect business owners;a rollback election;the election schedule;election
provisions;consideration to double the current street maintenance fee;and a
charter revision to allow the ability for City Council to take a referendum to
voters.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to come
back with an action to amend the City Charter to allow for City Council initiated
referendums,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the public on Item 19.Council Member Garza
made a motion to set September 15,2015,as the date of the adoption of the ad
valorem tax rate of$.606264 per$100 valuation.The motion was seconded by
Council Member Magill.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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-086
20. Scheduling the Two Public Hearings Related to FY2015-2016
Property Tax
Motion setting a public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for
September 1, 2015 and a second public hearing for September 8,
2015 during the City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at City
Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that a special meeting will be held on September 1,2015 to
hold the public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2015-087
0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. Public hearing and future resolution to approve the Corpus
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Christi Crime Control Budget for FY2015/2016
Public hearing and future resolution approving the FY 2015/2016
budget for the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21.Magement Services Director for the Police
Department Pat Eldridge stated that the purpose of this item is to present the
FY2015-2016 budget for the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention
District.Ms.Eldridge provided the following information:the continued focus
on the core programs;the assignment of 63 police officers;the total revenues
and expenditures;and the budget schedule.Mayor Martinez opened the public
hearing.There were no comments from the Council or the public.Mayor
Martinez closed the public hearing.
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 23 -27 and 29-30)
23. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Funds for Increased
Wrecker Fees
Ordinance appropriating $110,000 in General Fund No. 1020 from
increased towing fees adopted by City Council in January 2015; and
changing the FY 2014-2015 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 030294 by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General
Fund No. 1020 by $110,000 each.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to appropriate$110,000 from increased towing fees
adopted by the City Council.In response to a council member,Chief Markle
said the FY2016 Operating Budget will need to be amended to reflect this
increase.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 3- Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed enforcement
overtime
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$98,082 for the 2016
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project(STEP)within
the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and Speed
enforcement overtime, with a city match of$43,247.57, for a total
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project cost of$141,329.57 and appropriating $98,082 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation(TxDOT)in the amount of$98,082 from the 2016
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project(STEP)for Driving While
Intoxicated(DWI)and speed enforcement overtime.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.The Ordinance were passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:.
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 3- Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating grant funds for motor
vehicle theft enforcement
Ordinance appropriating $527,853 from the Texas Automobile
Burglary Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund; and appropriating $6,621 in program income match in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Interim Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to appropriate$527,853 from the Texas Automobile
Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority and$6,621 in program income match
to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rosas 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: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 3- Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing contracts and
appropriating funds for the Community Youth Development
Program
Ordinance ratifying execution of Community Youth Development
program contracts with Texas Department of Family and Protective
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Services from March 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015 in the amount of
$207,233.47 and September 1, 2015 to August 31, 2016 in the
amount of$396,765.44; authorizing appropriation in the No. 1060
Grants Fund for the Community Youth Development Program; and
authorizing extension of subcontracts with Youth Odyssey, SERCO of
Texas, Communities in Schools, and Boys & Girls Club of Corpus
Christi.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to ratify execution
of the Community Youth Development(CYD)program contracts with the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services in the 78415 area.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Magill 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: 6- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Rosas
Absent: 3- Council Member Riojas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code regarding
Technical Construction Boards
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter
14 "Development Services,"Article II "City of Corpus Christi Technical
Construction Codes," Division 1, "Scope and Administration of
Technical Construction Codes," Section 14-206, "Technical
construction boards," by amending the licensing requirements for
members of the Electrical Advisory Board and Mechanical/Plumbing
Advisory Board; providing for severance; and providing for effective
date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Director of Development Services Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances,Chapter 14,Development Services,by amending the licensing
requirements for the members of the Electrical Advisory Board and the
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board to allow for more flexibility during the
appointment process.In response to a council member,Mr.Grimsbo said the
amendment would allow preference for appointment to be given to individuals
licensed in the State of Texas rather than making it a requirement.For
example,a retired candidate who has many years of experience but no longer
maintains a license.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve to ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Rosas
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Absent: 3- Council Member Riojas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing the Issuance of Certificates
of Obligation for Facility Improvements (Senior Centers)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2015" in an amount not to exceed
$2,000,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements within the City; providing for the
payment of said Certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all
taxable property within the City and further securing said Certificates
by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues of the Solid Waste
System; providing the terms and conditions of said Certificates and
resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment,
security, sale, and delivery of said Certificates, including the approval
and distribution of an Official Statement; authorizing the execution of a
paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; complying
with the requirements of the letter of representations on file with the
depository trust company; delegating the authority to certain members
of the City staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the
Certificates; enacting other provisions incident and related to the
subject and purpose of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 29.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of up
to$2,000,000 in Certificates of Obligation for the purpose of making permanent
public improvements to Lindale Senior Center,Northwest Senior Center,
Greenwood Senior Center and the City Hall skylight.Ms.Sanchez said the City
published the notice of intention to issue the certificates on July 19,2015 and
July 26,2015.There were no comments from the public.Council Members
spoke regarding the follow topics:the unanimous support of the Council to
make senior centers a priority and the results of the facility maintenance study.
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: 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
30. First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the 2015 Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#3 Amended Project and Financing Plan
Ordinance approving the Project& Financing Plan as proposed by the
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Christi, Texas
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 30.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to adopt the amended Project&Financing Plan for
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3(TIRZ#3).Ms.Barrera provided a brief
overview of the following information:how the tax increment funds work;the
location of the TIRZ;the project categories;the proposed programs and
initiatives;and the project budget.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Scott. This Ordinance was passed on first 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
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 -35)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Olson stated
that staff had a planned presentation on Item 33.
31. Lease-Purchase of 8 CNG Trucks, 3 Diesel Trucks and 2 Trailers
for Solid Waste Operations
Motion approving the lease-purchase of eight compressed natural gas
garbage trucks, one cab and chassis, two retriever side loaders, and
two trailers from the following companies for the amounts below for a
total cost of $3,413,907.30. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council of
Government (H-GAC) and the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). Funding is available from the city's lease
purchase financing contractor.
Rush Truck Center
of Texas, L.P. Heil of Texas Corpus Christi Freightliner
Houston, Texas Houston, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
$2,737,724.84 $188,302.00 $291,975.00
Purchase Price $3,218,001.84
Interest for Lease $195,905.46
Total Cost $3,413,907.30
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Replacement Mobile Computers for Police and Fire Vehicles
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve a
48-month lease agreement with CSI Leasing, Inc. of Saint Louis,
Missouri, DIR-SDD-1880, for two hundred thirty-five (235) Datalux T5
Integrated Mobile Data Computer(MDT) systems from Austin Ribbon
& Computer of Austin, Texas, fora total expenditure of$1,186,571.89.
Funds are available in the Municipal Information Systems Department
FY2014-2015 budget and will be requested in future budget years.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. City Council Construction Change Order Policy
Resolution establishing City Council policy for construction change
orders.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Engineering Monitoring Contract Amendment No. 2 for Nueces
Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring 2015-2016
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount
of$96,428 for a total restated fee not to exceed $288,720 for the
Nueces Bay System Salinity and Freshwater Inflow Monitoring
2015-2016.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Engineering Monitoring Contract Amendment No. 5 for Nueces
River Water Quality, Oso Creek Water Level & City of Corpus
Christi Meteorological Monitoring 2015-2016
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 5 to the monitoring services contract with the Conrad
Blucher Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in the amount
of$99,593 for a total restated fee not to exceed $654,674 for the
Nueces River Water Quality, Oso Creek Water Level &City of Corpus
Christi Meteorological Monitoring 2015-2016.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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