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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 February 16, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on February 23, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of February, 2016.
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Tuesday,February 16,2016 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 at 11:31 a.m..
B. Invocation to be given by Chaplain Lynne Blackler, CHRISTUS Spohn Health
System.
Council Member Garza requested a special prayer be given for retired police
officer Jerry Mathis who passed away last night.Chaplain Lynne Blackler gave
the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Stacie Talbert
Anaya -Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Department.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya 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
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 February 14-20, 2016, "National LULAC
Week".
Proclamation declaring February 21-27, 2016, "National Engineers'
Week".
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Swearing-In Ceremony of Newly appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Ron Olson
said he had nothing to report.
a. OTHER
None.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 9, 2016.
A motion was made by Council Member Magill,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
I. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3- 12)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.A council member requested that Item 5 be pulled for individual
consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Rubio,seconded by Council Member
Garza,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
Abstained: 0
3. Resolution authorizing the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power,
Inc. (TCAP)to negotiate an electric supply agreement for five
years for deliveries of electricity effective January 1, 2018 and
obligate City to purchase electricity pursuant to said agreement
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Resolution of the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the
Texas Coalition for Affordable Power, Inc. (TCAP) to negotiate an
electric supply agreement for five years for deliveries of electricity
effective January 1, 2018; authorizing TCAP to act as an agent on
behalf of the City to enter into a contract for electricity; authorizing Jay
Doegey or Ronald L. Olson or Tom Tagliabue or Constance Sanchez
to execute an electric supply agreement for deliveries of electricity
effective January 1, 2018 and committing to budget for energy
purchases in 2018 through 2022 and to honor the City's commitments
to purchase power for its electrical needs in 2018 through 2022
through TCAP.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030760
4. Approving Amendment No.1 for the Ocean Drive Park
Improvements -Cole Park(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to continue design
services through executing Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for
Professional Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$120,000, for a total revised fee of$131,500
for Ocean Drive Park Improvements- Cole Park, for design, bid and
construction phase services.(Bond 2012)
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-020
6. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 437
Opportunity Drive (1st Reading 2/9/16)
Case No. 0116-01 Mint Business Professionals, LLC: A change of
zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2" General
Commercial District. The property is described as Lot 61, Block 3, 100
South Padre, located on the southwest corner of Enterprize Parkway
and Opportunity Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 13, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Mint Business Professionals, LLC ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 61, Block 3, 100
South Padre, from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"CG-2"
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General Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030762
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 1914
Lipan Street(1st Reading 2/9/16)
Case No. 0116-02 City of Corpus Christi: A change of zoning from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
The property is described as Lot 5A, Block 4, Brennan Addition,
located on the north side of Lipan Street between Coke Street and
19th Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 13, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IH" Heavy Industrial District
to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by the City of Corpus Christi ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Lot 5A, Block 4, Brennan Addition,
from the"IH" Heavy Industrial 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:030763
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the FY
2016 Local Border Security Program (LBSP) Grant(1st Reading
2/9/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$90,000 from
the State of Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for
funding eligible under the FY2016 Local Border Security Program
(LBSP) grant to reimburse overtime, fringe benefits, and mileage; and
appropriating the $90,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030764
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
(HMEP) grant program (1st Reading 2/9/16)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant of services budgeted for
$70,000 from Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor's Division
of Emergency Management, for FY 2016 Hazardous Materials
Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant program to conduct an
update to the 2010 Commodity Flow Study with a hard match of
$14,000; appropriating the $14,000 in the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) Fund No. 6060; and changing the FY 2015-16
Operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 by increasing
expenditures in the Local Emergency Planning Committee Fund No.
6060 by $14,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030765
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the repair of
Medic Unit 3 (1st Reading 2/9/16)
Ordinance appropriating $8,593.79 received from the Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool into the General Fund No. 1020
to repair Medic Unit 3; and changing the FY 2015-16 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 by increasing revenue and
expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $8,593.79.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030766
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
for the Senior Companion Program (SCP) (1st Reading 2/9/16)
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$60,060 for the
Senior Companion Program; appropriating the$60,060 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: 030767
12. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for a Master
Services Agreement for Capital Improvement Program Projects at
the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) (1st Reading
2/9/16)
Ordinance to appropriate and transfer $1,500,000 from Fund 4610
Airport Unreserved Fund Balance to Fund 3018 Airport Capital
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Reserve, amending the FY 2016 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030620 and authorizing the City Manager or designee
to execute Master Services Agreements with Garver, LLC and KSA
Engineers, Inc. to provide professional services for the Corpus Christi
International Airport.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030768
5. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 11330
Leopard Street(1st Reading 2/9/16)
Case No. 0116-03 Fantozzi, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the"CG-2"
General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District. The
property is described as Lot 4, Block 1, Wal-Mart Subdivision, located
on the north side of Leopard Street between Violet Road and Hart
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 13, 2016):
Denial of the change of zoning to the"IL" Light Industrial District and,
in lieu thereof, approval of the"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District
with a Special Permit for limited industrial uses, subject to a site plan
and nine conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC'), upon
application by Fantozzi, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lot 4, Block 1, Wal-Mart Subdivision, from the
"CG-2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General
Commercial 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 5,Zoning Case No.0116-03 Fantozzi,Ltd.In
response to a council member,Interim Director of Development Services Dan
McGinn stated that apartments are already allowed in the current"CG-2"
zoning.The applicant is requesting a zoning change from"CG-2"General
Commercial District to"IL"Light Industrial District.Staff has worked with the
applicant to establish a Special Permit that would allow for limited industrial
uses in order to better market the property,which includes the former Wal-Mart
building.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the types of industrial
uses allowed under the Special Permit;the ability to develop apartments in the
current"CG-2"zoning;ingress and egress from the subject property;and the
Special Permit narrowing the focus of industrial uses and minimizing the
impact to the neighborhood.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
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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:030761
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 choose to speak during this public comment
period regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so.You will not be allowed
to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the item. If you have
a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to
the City Secretary.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding the City's Code of Ordinances
related to abandoned vehicles and Code Enforcement's actions to remove a
vehicle parked on a citizen's private property without their knowledge.Carolyn
Moon,4902 Calvin,spoke regarding the elimination of plastic bags in the City.
Brian Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke regarding the following:the proclamation
honoring engineering and the role they play in quality of life;a status on
fluoridation in water;and the I-69/Trans-Texas Corridor Project.Andy
Taubman,15713 Cruiser,spoke regarding a proposal for manufactured
housing as an alternative to address infill lots,affordable housing and
neighborhood revitalization.Claude C.Axel,741 Crestview Drive,commended
the Mayor and City Council for their dedication,commitment,patience,and
self-control as public servants.Ruben De Los Santos,Director of the General
Land Office's State Power Program,residing at 338 Cape May,spoke regarding
Item 3,authorizing the Texas Coalition for Affordable Power Inc.to negotiate
an electric supply agreement,and suggested that the City consider an
alternative competitive offer from the General Land Office's State Power
Program.Richard Cavada,1209 S.Alameda,spoke regarding the Zika virus and
the recent purchase of additional pesticides as a preventative measure.Mr.
Cavada advocated for the construction of concrete streets in lieu of asphalt
streets.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 14-16)
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unified Development
Code to update regulations and improve implementation (1st
Reading 2/9/16)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code by revising
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subsection 1.11.3"Defined Terms", table 4.3.2 "Permitted Uses", table
4.3.3 "Residential Development Standards (Single-Family Districts)",
table 4.3.4 "Housing Types", subsections 5.1.2.A"Household Living",
5.5.3.E.6"Setbacks (for)Wireless Telecommunication Facilities",
7.5.3.A.1 "Single Tenant Freestanding Sign", 7.5.3.C.1 "Multi-tenant(3
or more tenants) Freestanding Sign", 7.5.27.D.10 "Definition (of)
Legible", 8.2.1.B.3 "Street Right-of-Way Dimensional Standards", table
8.2.1.0 "Non-Local Street Standards", and table 8.2.1.D "Rural Street
Standards" providing for severance; providing for penalties; providing
for publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development Services
Dan McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to propose various text
amendments to the Unified Development Code(UDC).Mr.McGinn said the
chart in Section 5.1.2.A.has been corrected to remove manufactured homes
from the"Use Not Included"column.Mr.McGinn stated that staff will be
providing a presentation on a future agenda regarding modular housing and
manufactured homes.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend Section 5.1.2.A.of the
ordinance,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030769
15. Appointing Financial Advisor for Certificates of Obligation
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the of City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Combination
Tax and Limited Pledge Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A in an
amount not to exceed $18,140,037.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 15 and 16 are related to the issuance of up to
$18,140,037 of Certificates of Obligation for the purpose of paying contractual
obligations necessary to complete the street projects from Proposition 1 in
Bond 2012.The purpose of Item 15 is to authorize the appointment of M.E.
Allison&Co.,as Financial Advisor.The purpose of Item 16 is to authorize and
approve publication of the Notice of Intention to issue the Certificates of
Obligation as required by the Texas Local Government Code.The Notice of
Intention will be published in the Corpus Christi Caller Times on Sunday,
February 28,2016 and Sunday,March 6,2016.The ordinance authorizing the
issuance is scheduled for the March 29,2016 and April 12,2016 City Council
meetings.There were no comments from the public.
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Council Member Magill made a motion to amend,if legally advisable,to include
a statement in the publication that the issuance of the Certificates of
Obligation does not include a tax increase,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Item 15 as amended,
seconded by Council Member Magill.This Motion was passed as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-021
16. Resolution authorizing publication of Notice of Intention to issue
Certificates of Obligation
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.
Item 16 was discussed during the discussion on Item 15.There were no
comments from the Council or the public on Item 16.
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: 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:030770
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17 -18)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating reimbursement funds
from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Ordinance appropriating reimbursement received from the Texas State
Library and Archives Commission for participation in Interlibrary Loan
Program in the amount of$16,972.92 into the Library Grant Fund No.
1068 to be used for library technology services; and increasing
expenditures in the Library Grant Fund No. 1068 by $16,972.92.
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Libraries Laura Garcia stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a reimbursement received from
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for participation in the
Interlibrary Loan Program to be used for library technology services.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on 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
18. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating donation
and approving Contract Change Order No. 1 for the Development
& Improvements at HEB Tennis Center and Al Kruse Tennis
Center(Bond 2012)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating a donation in the amount of
$100,000 from the Corpus Christi Tennis Association in Fund No. 3280
for the HEB and Al Kruse Tennis Centers; changing the FY 2016
Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030621 to
increase revenues and expenditures by $100,000; and authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute Change Order#1 with Safenet
Services, LLC. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$390,873.00
for the HEB and Al Kruse Tennis Centers for the replacement and
reconstruction of the elevated viewing platform at the HEB Tennis
Center. (Bond 2012)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a
donation from the Corpus Christi Tennis Association and execute Change
Order No.1 to a construction contract with Safenet Services,LLC for
replacement and reconstruction of the elevated viewing platform at the HEB
Tennis Center.Ms.Anaya presented the project location map,project calendar,
and budget. There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:appreciation to the
Corpus Christi Tennis Association for their donation;use of the remaining
fund balance for tennis center repairs;ADA accessibility with the installation of
the wheelchair lift;installation of electrical plugs;reference in the agenda
memo to use of the Job Order Contract(JOC)construction method;and
clarification on the discontinuation of the JOC method.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Item 18 to remove that the
statement that the project will be completed through the JOC construction
method;seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on first
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reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 32)
32. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Quarterly Economic Update
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 32.lain Vasey,
President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item is to provide the EDC
quarterly update.Mr.Vasey presented the following: a map of Metropolitan
Service Area(MSA);a breakdown of the employment by sector;the EDC goals
and results;information on the energy sector;the average annual wage rates;
a chart of unemployment rates in the Coastal Bend Workforce Area;the key
economic indicators;the EDC's strategic plan;the economic return on
investment;and the economic outlook for 2016.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the strategic plan's
focus on shovel-ready sites;the fall-out from the decrease in oil prices;recent
unemployment rates in Corpus Christi;water and the labor force being primary
assets for interested companies;the status of Kanon Services Inc.,the
professionalism of the EDC staff;how local companies are doing;focusing on
job growth for existing industry;opportunities in liquefaction of natural gas;
and the success in the use of Type A funds.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 24)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Future Agenda Items.
City Manager Olson stated that staff had planned presentations for Items 21,
22,23,24 and one presentation for Items 25-30.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Capital Programs Jeff Edmonds
presented this item.
24. Approving two Real Estate Sales Contracts for aquisition of right
of way for the County Road 52, Phase 2, Extension Project(Bond
2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Real
Estate Sales Contracts with Nueces Electric Cooperative, Inc. (NEC)
in the amount of$715,980 plus$6,000 in estimated closing costs for
acquisition of Parcel 1 and with Solomon Abdo and A.L. Hernden in
the amount of$128,350 plus$2,300 in estimated closing costs for
acquisition of Parcel 2, for a total expenditure of$852,630 for both
parcels, for the purpose of acquiring fee simple surface rights to two
tracts of land containing a total of 11.57 acres including 2,400 linear
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feet of existing paved road improvements across the NEC property,
both located 0.6 miles south of Northwest Boulevard (FM624) and
west of FM 1889, required for the construction of the County Road 52
Extension Project- CR69 to FM 1889. (Bond 2012)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 13)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session.
13. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters
and/or the collective bargaining agreements between the City of
Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 15)
15. Appointing Financial Advisor for Certificates of Obligation
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the of City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Combination
Tax and Limited Pledge Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016A in an
amount not to exceed $18,140,037.
Mayor Martinez returned to the discussion on Item 15 regarding certificates of
obligation.City Attorney Miles K.Risley explained that the amendment made to
Item 15 included a condition that language would be added to the publication if
legally advisable.City Attorney Risley stated that staff has spoken with bond
counsel,and that the suggested language that was the subject of the
amendment is not legally advisable.The inclusion of such language would be
viewed as an artificial limit on credit.City Attorney Risley said staff can
structure the proposal based on projections to not result in a tax increase,but
will not be modifying the language of the proposition.
Enactment No:M2016-021
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 -31)
Mayor Martinez returned to Future Agenda Items.Deputy City Manager Margie
Rose reiteratated that staff had planned presentations for Items 21,22,23 and
one presentation for Items 25-30.
19. Resolution approving the submission of a grant application for
funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
Fund
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$46,226.82 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division,
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for funding available under the Violence Against Women Act(VAWA)
fund for the Police Departments Family Violence Unit with a city match
of$20,000.52, an in-kind match of$6,900.00, for a total project cost of
$73,127.34; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution approving the submission of a grant application for
funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Fund
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of$179,149.24 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division
for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) fund for
the Police Department's Family Violence Unit to continue the Victim
Outreach Program with a city match of$21,340 and $40,480 in-kind
services, for a total project cost of$240,969.24; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate
the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Resolution authorizing the purchase of an Eco-Filter System for
the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Emmissions and
Odor Control Improvement Project
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to purchase an
EcoFilter System from BioAir Solutions, LLC, of Voorhees Township,
New Jersey, for a total cost of $257,740 for the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Emissions and Odor Control
Improvement Project.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Approving a Construction Contract for the Navigation Boulevard
Street project from Up River Road to Leopard Street(Bond 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Clark Pipeline Services, LLC of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of $7,808,705.83 and to execute a
construction materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering and
Testing Laboratory, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$56,471.00 for the Navigation Boulevard Street project from Up River
Road to Leopard Street for the Base Bid Part 2 (Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete) BOND 2012.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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23. Engineering Design-Build Contract for the J.C. Elliott Collection
Center Building and Site Improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a design
build contract with SafeNet Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas for
the J. C. Elliott Collection Center Building and Site Improvements
project in the amount of$904,375 for the total base bid and additive
alternate 1.
25. Resolution in support of the Avanti at Calallen Apartments an
Affordable Housing development to satisfy the requirement set
forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the
Avanti at Calallen Apartments to be developed by MDS Housing
Leopard, Ltd.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
26. Resolution in support of Calallen Apartments an Affordable
Housing development to satisfy the requirement set forth by the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Calallen
Apartments to be developed by ProsperaHCS Calallen, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
27. Resolution in support of Cayetano Villas of Calallen Apartments
an Affordable Housing development to satisfy the requirement set
forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as
Cayetano Villas of Calallen Apartments to be developed by Cayetano
Housing and Development.
This Resolution was withdrawn.
28. Resolution in support of Mar Bella Providence Apartments an
Affordable Housing development to satisfy the requirement set
forth by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
(TDHCA)
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Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as the Mar
Bella Providence Apartments to be developed by the ITEX Group,
LLC.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
29. Resolution in support of Samuel Place Apartments an Affordable
Housing development to satisfy the requirement set forth by the
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Samuel
Place Apartments to be developed by TG 110 Samuel Place, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
30. Resolution identifying the project known as Samuel Place
Apartments located at 4315 Carroll Lane, in the City Central
Corridor Community Revitalization Plan which will contribute to
revitalization efforts
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
identifying the project known as Samuel Place Apartments as a
development that will contribute most signifcantly to the concerted
revitalization efforts of the City in the City Central Corridor; and
providing for an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
31. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in
the amount of up to five million dollars ($5,000,000)to the Office
of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
Program
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of up to five million dollars
($5,000,000)to the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas
Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance Grant Program.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:34 p.m.
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