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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 March 8, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on March 29, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of March, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Tuesday,March 8,2016 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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Annette
Rodriguez, Director of Public Health.
Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez 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: 8- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Brian Rosas,Council Member Mark Scott,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 6-12, 2016, "Harbor Playhouse Week".
Proclamation declaring March 11,18, & 25, 2016, "Fill-The-Boot for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association Days".
Proclamation declaring March 19, 2016, "Vestido Rojo Day".
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.
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G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Ron Olson reported on the following topic:
a. OTHER
The next"Let's Talk"Event will be held on Wednesday,March 30,2016,from
6:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m.at the Garden Senior Center,5325 Greely Drive."Let's
Talk"is an opportunity for citizens to meet with the City's management team to
discuss issues.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 23, 2016.
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Magill
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Standards Board
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Board
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Island Strategic Action Committee
Planning Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Building Standards Board
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Mark Flores(At-Large),seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Dante C.Miller(Home
Builder),seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Civil Service Commission
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to accept City Manager Olson's
recommendation for the new appointment of Rixio Medina,seconded by
Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Civil Service Board
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Rixio Medina,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
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Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Marshall Burns and
Dalia Gutierrez,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Tracy Ferezan,Ernest
Herrera,and Anthony Zoccolillo,seconded by Council Member McIntyre and
passed unanimously.
Island Strategic Action Committee
City Secretary Huerta announced that the Padre Island Business Association is
recommending the appoint of Cheri Sperling as their nominee.City Secretary
Huerta announced that Council Member McIntyre would be abstaining on the
vote regarding the new At-Large member and the Padre Island Business
Association Member appointments.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Cheri Sperling(Padre Island
Business Association),seconded by Council Member Scott and passed
unanimously;Council Member McIntyre abstained.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Charles L.Knoll
(Commercial Property Owner),seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Aaron B.Huffman(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously;Council
Member McIntyre abstained.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to reappoint Kathleen Pratt(At-Large)and Rick
Sowash(At Large),seconded by Council Member Magill.There was a brief
discussion regarding the loss of representation of a representative residing on
Mustang or Padre Island and a hotel operator. The motion passed
unanimously.
Council Member Scott made a motion to reappoint Stan Hulse(Padre Isles
Property Owners Association)and Carter Tate(Realtor),seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to table the appointment to the Planning
Commission,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
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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 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 called for comments from the public.City Attorney Miles K.
Risley read a portion of the Council Chamber Rules of Decorum.Carrie
Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulf Breeze Boulevard and on behalf of the North
Beach Community Association,provided the City Council with a list of new
priorities identified to address improvements to the neighborhood and the
beach.Ms.Meyer requested that the City Council consider the use of hotel
occupancy tax(HOT)funds when appropriate for the improvements and to
prioritize Beach Avenue.Kim Novack,2901 W.Surfside Boulevard,requested
that the City Council consider supporting the North Beach Community
Associations'priority list of improvements to improve the curb appeal of North
Beach.Rosie Collin,7821 Etienne,advocated for the selection of Michael
Hunter to fill the vacant at-large council member position.Gary Adams,1929
Sandy Way,thanked the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County staff for
uncovering the history of Sandy Way Street and requested a meeting with one
or more council members to meet with residents to address the condition of
the street.Libby Edwards,14158 Cutlass,provided an update on the Island
Strategic Action Committee's last meeting:the large attendance and public
comment interest in the beach;City staff assistance for the committee;and
concern regarding the Park Road 22 Bridge project and the status of the
Memorandum of Understanding and environmental assessment.
Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding recommendations for
consideration of Guy Nickleson to fill the vacant at-large council member
position and requested to review all the applications for the 16 applicants.
Zachary Ramirez,spoke on behalf of Michael Hunter and requested that the
City Council consider him for the vacant at-large council member position.
Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel and on behalf of LULAC Council#1 spoke on
behalf of Michael Hunter to represent the community in the at-large council
member position.Sam Longoria,3641 W.L.Breeding Drive,recommended the
appointment of Michael Hunter to the vacant at-large council member position.
Linda Gibeaut,14158 Southern,thanked Animal Care Services for re-initiating
neighborhood sweeps and educating the community about animal care,leash
laws,and the need to spay and neuter.Ms.Gibeaut addressed the need for
adequate funding for Animal Care Services to help support Corpus Christi
being a"No Kill"city.Marisol Ramirez,6925 SPID,asked for consideration that
Michael Hunter be selected for the at-large council member position.
The following individuals spoke in support of creating regulations and permit
requirements for transportation network companies(Agenda Item 14):Mark
Tandy,1330 Peterson;Anna Valenti,4102 Lowman Street,Walter Losh,2921
Waldron Road;Julie Tandy,1330 Peterson;Felix Jimenez,2013 Treyway;Laura
Pena,3535 Cottonwood; Ray Nelson,1110 Shiels;Homer Palacios,3410 Kay
Street;Cody Little,Sparkling City Pools;Cody Coronado,2913 Islander;Ken
Hobbs,7201 Windwillow Drive;Dillon Stiefel,3025 Quail Springs;Jeremy Hillis,
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413 Mediterranean;and Hector Sanchez,4433 Teak.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to approving an ordinance that
overregulates transportation network companies and requires drivers to be
fingerprinted(Agenda Item 14):Rachel Caballero,4021 Wood River Drive;
Marshall Burns,538 Deforrest;Rick Gomez,5022 Bonner;Stephen McMains,
252 Circle;Damian Tabor,1455 Corban;Kyle Hoelscher,529 Naples;William
Thompson,8326 Salsa Drive;Joe Hilliard,510 McClendon;Edward Espino,
5826 S.Alameda;Louis Williams,317 Peoples;Jason Vela,6947 Everhart;
Aislynn Campbell,510 McClendon;Adolfo Garcia,5338 Bonham Street;Craig
Jamison,4609 Snead Drive;Marcus Haas,4530 Driftwood;and Duane Baker,
626 Catalina.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 11 -13)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
session items.The Council went into executive session.
11. 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.
12. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation and other legal matters
related to Adam Balle vs. City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County,
Texas, CCPD Officer A Salines or A. Salinas#9163 and CCPD Officer
Perriraz#8738 and CCPD Officer A Salinas#1362 Ten John Doe
Defendants and Ten Jane Doe Defendants, pending in the District
Court of the U.S. Southern District of Texas Corpus Christi Division.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 12 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to
settle Adam Balle vs.City of Corpus Christi,Nueces County,Texas,CCPD
Officer A Salines or A.Salinas#9163 and CCPD Officer Perriraz#8738 and
CCPD Officer A Salinas#1362,Ten John Doe Defendants and Ten Jane Doe
Defendants,pending in the District Court of the U.S.Southern District of Texas
Corpus Christi Division in an amount not to exceed$378,300.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rosas.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 Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-027
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13. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters) to discuss the evaluation and duties of public
officers or employees, including, but not limited to, Judges of the
Corpus Christi Municipal Court.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13 and the following ordinance was considered
on emergency reading:
Ordinance amending Ordinance No.030438 to modify salaries of the Presiding
Judge,full-time and part-time municipal judges;declaring an effective date of
April 4,2016;and declaring an emergency.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This ordinance was passed on emergency and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030787
R. PUBLIC INTERVIEWS FOR COUNCIL MEMBER AT-LARGE VACANCY
(To be held at approximately 3:00 p.m.)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item R.City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta stated that the purpose of this item is to conduct public
interviews for the Council Member At-Large Vacancy.City Secretary Huerta
introduced the four(4)finalists:Gil Hernandez,Michael Hunter,Bob Jones,
and Joe McComb.
City Secretary Huerta explained the interview process.The finalists will be
asked the four(4)questions that were filed with their application packets.The
finalists will draw lots to see which candidate will answer each of the four(4)
questions first,and then will rotate through each question.The candidates will
have two(2)minutes to answer each question.Additionally,each candidate
will have one(1)minute to make introductory comments before the interviews
begin,starting alphabetically,and one(1)minute to make closing comments at
the end of the interview in the reverse order.City Secretary Huerta stated that
at the completion of the interviews,the City Council will go into executive
session to deliberate and will discuss in open session prior to voting on the
appointment.
The candidates drew lots for the rotation order as follows:1)Joe McComb;2)
Michael Hunter;3)Bob Jones;and 4)Gil Hernandez.The candidates provided
responses to the following interview questions:
1)Why do you want to be a City Council member and what makes you the most
qualified candidate?
2)What do you believe should be Council priorities?
3)What would your priorities be as an At-Large Member?
4)What is your understanding of the council-manager form of government?
After completiing the interview process,Mayor Martinez thanked each finalist
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for stepping up and showing commitment,passion and love for this
community.
24. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.074
(Personnel Matters) to discuss the appointment, employment, and
duties of public officers or employees, including, but not limited to,
members of the City Council.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24,an executive session item regarding the
council member at-large vacancy.The Council went into executive session.
The Council returned from executive session and the following motion was
considered:
Motion appointing Michael Hunter to fill the vacant At-Large Council Member
seat.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rosas.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 Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-028
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the consent agenda items,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.The consent agenda was approved by
one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Approving a Developer Participation Agreement to reimburse the
developer for the City's cost to extend North Oso Parkway located
south along Holly Road, east of Ennis Joslin Road and south of
Paul Jones Avenue.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
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developer participation agreement with MPM Development, L.P.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to$208,946.10 for the
City's share of the cost to extend North Oso Parkway, in accordance
with the Unified Development Code.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030782
5. Approving a contract for Texas Electronic Registration Remote
System access for issuing birth certificates
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the
period 9/1/2015 through 8/31/2017 to provide the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD) access to
the Texas Electronic Registration Remote System (TER Remote
System) for the purpose of issuing individual birth certificates, and pay
DSHS a fee of$1.83 for each Certification of Vital Record printed as a
result of searches of the database; and ratifying acceptance of the
contract to begin September 1, 2015.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2016-025
6. Resolution approving a Data Usage Agreement(DUA)with the
Texas Health and Human Services Enterprise agencies to
facilitate creation, receipt, maintenance, use, disclosure or
access to confidential information with the Health District
Resolution authorizing the Director of the Corpus Christi Nueces
County Public Health District(CCNCPHD), to sign on behalf of the City
of Corpus Christi for the CCNCPHD, a Data Use Agreement and its
Attachment A with the Texas Health and Human Services Enterprise
agencies to facilitate creation, receipt, maintenance, use, disclosure or
access to confidential information with the CCNCPHD and describe
the CCNCPHD's rights and obligations with respect to the confidential
information pursuant to 45 CFR 164.504(e)(1)-(3), for the contract
period beginning on the date of execution and ending upon termination
of the base contracts listed in Exhibit A.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030783
7. Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering contract for the
Laguna Shores Road Force Main Replacement
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to proceed with
design phase work by executing Amendment No. 1 with LJA
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Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$479,977.31 for a total restated fee not to exceed $529,817.31 for
Laguna Shores Road Force Main Replacement.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-026
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code regarding
campfires on Gulf of Mexico Beaches(1st Reading 2/23/16)
Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances Section 10-67 regarding
campfires on Gulf of Mexico Beaches; providing for penalties;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030784
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the
purchase of security equipment at the American Bank Center(1st
Reading 2/23/16)
Ordinance appropriating $176,500 from the unreserved fund balance
in the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund and transferring to and
appropriating in the No. 4710 Visitors Facility Fund for the purchase of
security equipment at the American Bank Center; and amending the
FY 2015-2016 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to
increase expenditures in the Arena Facility Fund by $176,500 and
increase expenditures in the Visitors Facility Fund by $176,500 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030785
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving a Reimbursement
Agreement and appropriating funds for the construction of water
arterial transmission and grid main line located south along Holly
Road, east of Ennis Joslin Road and south of Paul Jones Avenue
(1st Reading 2/23/16)
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with MPM Development, L.P. ("Developer"),
for the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line
and appropriating $97,133.33 from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance
with the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030786
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 14)
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code to establish
Article VI. -Transportation Network Companies (1st Reading
2/23/16)
Ordinance Amending Chapter 57 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to establish Article VI. -Transportation Network
Companies; and providing for severance, publication, penalty, and an
effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.City Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that the
purpose of this item is the amend Chapter 57 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to establish Article VI.-Transportation Network Companies.This
ordinance effectively makes the City's vehicle-for-hire ordinance easier to
comply with by adopting regulations for transportation network companies like
Uber and Lyft.The regulations are similar to the City of Houston,Texas.The
presentation team included: Police Chief Mike Markle;Assistant City Attorney
Buck Brice,and Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Mary Afuso,602
Bermuda;Sara Baker,626 Catalina;Steve deAses,6314 Penny Lane;and
Richard Torres;and John Kelley,3621 spoke in opposition to approving an
ordinance that overregulates the transportation network companies.Dan
Steifel,6773 Wood Iron Drive,spoke in support of the transportation network
company regulations.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics: biometric
fingerprinting providing a comprehensive background check of the criminal
justice database;the argument between individual safety and reducing driving
while intoxicated(DWI);Uber currently operating in Houston and Austin,
Texas;the original intent of the ordinance to allow transportation network
companies to operate legally; not requiring Uber to have a local office;the
timeframe that city representatives have been working with Uber/Lyft;having
equity in the market place for all vehicle-for-hire companies;Uber's decision to
leave Corpus Christi should the ordinance pass in its current state;the cost for
biometric fingerprinting;the ordinance overregulating transportation network
companies;review of the entire vehicle-for-hire ordinance to reduce
regulations on the whole industry;consideration to delay the second reading
to look at what San Marcos and College Station are doing; Uber operating in
200 cities;the City of Beaumont passing an ordinance to inspire Uber to come
to their city;the ability to make alternative transportation available both
economically and as a lifestyle opportunity for the community;fingerprinting
not being a predictor of crime;use of Uber allowing individuals to take
responsibility for their own safety;the issue being addressed at the state
legislative level;the advantage of fingerprinting including: biometric
association,data being provided from the federal and state criminal justice
system,and continuous updating to the originating agency;whether there was
a representative from Uber present;the reason a national company wouldn't
want fingerprinting;the companies maneuvering the public policy process;
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when Uber began operating in Corpus Christi;the transportation network
companies'contribution to the street fee;how the City will be adaptable to the
future;whether drivers or users represented are subject to any citation
retroactively;and consideration to contract with the transportation companies
for a specified time period.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to bring back
the entire vehicle-for-hire ordinance,Chapter 57,to City Council for a
workshop review in one year,seconded by Mayor Martinez and passed
(Council Member Scott voting"No").
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.Council Member McIntyre stated that she would
support the ordinance to allow Uber to operate legally.This Ordinance was
passed on second reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030788
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15 -17)
15. First Reading Ordinance-Second Amendment to Lease for
Atlantic Aviation to extend term for fifteen years (Requires 28 Day
Delay)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
second amendment to the lease between Mercury Air Center-Corpus
Christi, Inc., dba Atlantic Aviation ("Atlantic"), Atlantic Aviation FBO
Holdings, LLC ("Atlantic Holdings"), and the City for completion of
$3,300,000 in capital improvements for an additional 15-year lease
term; authorizing the execution of a short-term license agreement as
part of the second amendment; and providing for severance,
publication, and an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to authorize the second amendment to the
original five-year lease agreement with Atlantic Aviation to extend the term for
an additional 15-years of operation of a Fixed Base Operator lease on the west
side of the airfield at the Corpus Christi International Airport.Mr.Segundo
provided information on the terms of the agreement and the areas of
renovation.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza 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:
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Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds and executing
agreement for replacement of the covered parking canopy and
hardware at the Corpus Christi International Airport
Ordinance appropriating $178,000 from the unreserved fund balance
in the No. 4610 Airport Fund for replacement of the covered parking
canopy fabric and hardware at the Corpus Christi International Airport
("Airport"); amending the FY2016 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030620 to increase expenditures by $178,000; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement for
$177,132 with USA Shade & Fabric Structures for this turnkey project
at the Airport.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to execute an agreement for the replacement of
the covered parking canopy and hardware at the Corpus Christi International
Airport that sustained damage as a result of recent weather events,including
high winds.In response to a council member,Mr.Segundo stated that the new
material to be used is more resilient in our climate.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Approving an agreement and
appropriating funds to reimburse the developer for the
construction of water arterial transmission and grid main line
located east of Cimarron Boulevard, south of Yorktown and west
of Salsa Drive
Ordinance authorizing city manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with Ata O. Azali, LLC., ("Developer"), for
the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and
appropriating $96,617.67 from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission and
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance with
the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Assistant Director of Development Services
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Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a water arterial
transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement agreement and
appropriate funds from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust for
the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -23)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Mayor Martinez announced
that Item 21 was pulled from the agenda.City Manager Olson stated that staff
had planned presentations on Items 19,20,and 22.
18. Approving a Developer Participation Agreement to reimburse the
developer for the City's cost to extend Oso Parkway east of
Cimarron Boulevard located south of Yorktown and west of Salsa
Drive
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
developer participation agreement with Ata O. Azali, LLC.,
("Developer"), to reimburse the Developer up to $224,662.67 for the
City's share of the cost to extend Oso Parkway, in accordance with the
Unified Development Code.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Resolution authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement
for park improvements at West Haven Park
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for park improvements at
West Haven Park located near intersection of Cliff Maus Drive at
Rockford Drive.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution awarding service agreements for Bayfront Parks and
Medians Turf and Grounds Maintenance
Resolution awarding service agreements to the lowest responsible
bidder for each acreage group in response to Bid Event No. 82; and
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authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
related to this bid award totaling up to $216,279.35. Funds have been
budgeted by the Parks and Recreation Departments in FY 2015-2016.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Authorizing execution of Change Order No. 5 for the McArdle
Road Improvements from Ennis Joslin Road to Whitaker Drive
project(BOND 2012)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to provide for the
installation of a new traffic signal by executing Change Order No. 5 to
a construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$286,512.96 for a restated fee
of$11,098,692.16 for the McArdle Road Improvements from Ennis
Joslin Road to Whitaker Drive. (BOND 2012)
This item was pulled from the agenda.
22. Design -Build Agreement for Bayshore Park(Bond 2008
Proposition 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Design
- Build Agreement with Fulton Coastcon General Contractors of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$5,080,000 for the Bayshore
Park project as part of the Bond 2008 Proposition 7 Bayfront
Development Plan Phase 3 project.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
23. Authorizing execution of an Engineering Design Contract for the
design of traffic signals approved in the 2014 Highway Safety
Improvement Program grant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the
engineering design, bid and construction phase services contract with
Maldonaldo-Burkett Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLP (MBITS)
of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$668,956.56 for the design
of traffic signals approved in the 2014 Highway Safety Improvement
Program grant.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
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