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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 June 21, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on July 12, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of July, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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A. (.. Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,June 21,2016 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.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Monica Martinez, Greater Faith Church.
Pastor Monica Martinez gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Yvette Aguilar-
Assistant City Attorney.
Assistant City Attorney Yvette Aguilar 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.
(Note:Council Member Scott arrived at 11:45 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
Acting City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Michael Hunter,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 June 21, 2016, "American Airlines 35th
Anniversary Celebration of Service in Corpus Christi".
Proclamation declaring June 26, 2016, "Ms. Coastal Bend Senior
Pageant Day".
Proclamation declaring June 30-July 4, 2016, "39th Annual Mayor's
July 4th Big Bang Celebration".
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Proclamation declaring July 2016, "Parks and Recreation Month".
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board,commission and committee members.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES.A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you 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 referred to comments from the public.Gloria Scott,4422 S.
Alameda,spoke on behalf of the Corpus Christi Juneteenth Coalition and
thanked the City Council for their participation in this year's"10 Days of
Celebration of Emancipation"held June 9-19,2016 by presenting a key to the
City and issuing a proclamation.Alan Wilson,445 Delaine,reported on the
following three resolutions approved by the Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce:1)support for the 1/8 cent sales tax with the following positions:
minimum of 50%of the total funds for economic development; up to 5500,000
to housing programs;the balance of funds to arterial/collector streets;the
continuance of the sales tax for 20 years;maintaining a
review/recommendation panel,supports a Type B structure and appropriate
protection mechanisms to ensure funds for economic development are
maintained;2)support of city bond election 2016 and supports a bond election
every two years with a focus on deferred capital projects;and 3)encourages
the City Council to develop a comprehensive financial plan for city streets,
arterial/collector,residential,both capital and maintenance,to include a Type B
sales tax,assessment revenue,existing general fund revenue,including
enhanced funding and potential ad valorem tax increases.John Kelley,3621
Austin,spoke regarding annexation of Chapman Ranch to prevent windfarm
development and infrastructure issues.Barbara Brinkman,4802 Marie,
requested consideration for additional budget funding for Animal Care
Services and addressed the need for another veterinarian and supplies for the
clinic.Chris Phelan,1321 Ayers,spoke regarding the utility bill insert related to
the 2015 annual drinking water quality report;a dead link reported for the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's website on the insert;and
radioactive material in drinking water.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401
Gulfbreeze Boulevard,spoke regarding the design of the new Harbor Bridge
and expressed concerns with the plans related to the Beach Avenue
intersection;ADA,bike and pedestrian access;and solutions to current
drainage problems. Vincent Perales,4602 Newbury Lane and a member of
Nueces County Youth Against Tobacco requested consideration to amend the
City's Code of Ordinances,Smoking in Public Places,to include all products
that meet the definition of tobacco products,including:electronic cigarettes
and pipes,vaporizers,hookahs,and all other electronic devices.Corbin
Boomer Matthews,3318 Casa Rosa Drive,spoke in favor of the Harbor Bridge
being lit in rainbow colors and thanked Mayor Martinez and Council Member
McIntyre for being instrumental in having the Harbor Bridge lit in rainbow
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colors.Bill Word,6018 Pinehurst,spoke regarding comments made by
speakers during last week's and today's public comment regarding the lighting
the Harbor Bridge in rainbow colors.Richard Throop,14202 Encantada,
presented the current housing report for Corpus Christi specific to each
council district.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding the palm trees on
Airline Road and accessibility.Michael Rojas,Get Me,announced that the
transportation network company,Get Me,will begin services in Corpus Christi
on June 29,2016.Mack Parks,Tride,announced that the transportation
network company,Tride,started operations on June 11,2016 and is excited to
serve Corpus Christi.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.Acting City Manager
Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)Animal Care Services received a$9,000 grant from the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(ASPCA)for a Rescue/Ride Program.As
part of the program,Animal Care Services is able to rescue animals and send
them to various areas to be adopted.Within the last month,38 dogs have been
sent to Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control and Great Plains Humane
Society Heart Rescue.An additional 20 dogs are scheduled to be sent to
adoption facilities in New York.The program has been very helpful and
successful for the City.2)The mid-year Solid Waste collection is in full swing
and coincides with the beginning of hurricane season.The Solid Waste
Department wants to make sure areas are clean and free of debris in the event
of a storm.Solid Waste Operation's brush pickup is on schedule.For
information,visit the website at www.cctexas.com.3)Development Services
will be implementing the new building codes and amendments beginning
September 1,2016 and are encouraging residents to visit the website at
www.cctexas.com to participate in a survey and schedule an educational
session on the changes.4)A public meeting on the Rodd Field Road
Expansion will be held on Monday,June 27,2016 at 5:30 p.m.at Bridgeway
Church of Corpus Christi to seek input on the design of the project.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of June 14, 2016.
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.City Secretary Huerta
requested that the minutes be amended to reflect the follow corrections: 1)
page 4,related to the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
appointment,changing Edward Garcia to Edward Martinez;and 2)page 9,
correct the misspelling of the word,"response".
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the minutes,as stated,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Chad Magill made a motion to approve the minutes as
amended,seconded by Council Member Rudy Garza and passed unanimously.
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I. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 14)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council
Member Rosas was abstaining from the vote on Item 7.
A motion was made by Council Member McIntyre,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 Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
3. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for a
Federal grant and Interlocal Agreement for grant funds
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$163,004 to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY
2016 Local Solicitation with 50% of the funds to be distributed to
Nueces County under the established Interlocal Agreement; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to
establish terms for the sharing of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant(JAG) Program FY 2016 Local Solicitation.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030874
4. Resolution awarding Service Agreements for Bayfront and
Medians Turf and Grounds Maintenance and Stormwater
Improved Rights-of-Way Mowing
Resolution finding the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for
mowing services by grouped acreage in response to Bid Event No.
104, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114 and 115; awarding a service agreement
to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for each acreage group;
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and authorizing the City manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for each
acreage group for a total cost of$288,905.73 of which $72,226.43 is
required for the remainder of FY 2015-2016. Agreements will be for
one year with an option to extend for up to four additional one year
terms, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City Manager
or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Parks and Recreation
Department in FY 2015-2016.
Cut Masters Lawn Service Dorame General Repair& Lawn
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
$13,692.00 $139,349.13
Texas Gulf Coast Contracting La Med Facility maintenance, Inc.
dba Gulf Coast Maintenance San Antonio, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas $37,483.60
$98,381.00
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030875
5. Supply Agreement for chemical used for the treatment of potable
drinking water at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Motion approving a Supply Agreement with Carus Corporation, Peru,
Illinois, for approximately 720,000 wet pounds of Sodium
Permanganate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 118, based on the
lowest, responsive and responsible bid for a not to exceed amount of
$878,400.00 of which $219,600.00 is required for the remainder of FY
2015-2016. The term of the agreement shall be for one year with an
option to extend for up to two one year terms, subject to the approval
of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been
budgeted by the Water Department in FY 2015-2016.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Enactment No: M2016-064
6. Engineering Design Contract Amendment No. 3 for the
Programmed Water Line Service Life Extension for City-Wide
Distribution Repair and Replacement-Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Procurement
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to proceed with
delivery order preparation by executing Amendment No. 3 to the
Engineering Design Contract with Urban Engineering of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$328,350, for a total restated fee not to
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exceed$645,790 for the Programmed Water Line Service Life
Extension for City-Wide Distribution Repair and Replacement-
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Procurement.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-065
7. Construction Contract and Materials Testing Agreement for
Kostoryz Road from Brawner Parkway to Staples Street(Bond
2012, Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$8,796,224.60 and a construction
materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering and Laboratory,
Inc. in the amount of$64,924.00 for Kostoryz Road from Brawner
Parkway to Staples Street. (BOND 2012 Proposition 1)
Council Member Rosas abstained from the vote on Item 7.This Motion was
passed on the Consent Agenda.
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Rosas
Enactment No: M2016-066
8. Service Agreement for Lindale Senior Center Roof Repair
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with South Texas Metal Roofing of Corpus Christi, Texas,
for the roof repair of Lindale Senior Center, in accordance with Bid
Event No. 96 based on the lowest, responsive and responsible bid for
a base cost of$174,850 and an additional 10% project contingency in
the amount of$17,485 for unforeseen repairs.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-067
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 3142
Masterson Drive and 6201 Kostoryz Road (1st Reading 6/14/16)
Case No. 0516-01 Paisano Contractors, LLC: A change of zoning from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District. The property is described as being 3.1 acres out
of Lot 3, Section 8, Bohemian Colony Lands, and Lot 1 B, Block 1,
Crestmont Unit 11 (0.76 acres), located on the northwest corner of
Masterson Drive and Kostoryz Road.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 18, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Paisano Contractors, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to 3.1 acres out of Lot 3, Section 8,
Bohemian Colony Lands, and Lot 1B, Block 1, Crestmont Unit 11 (0.76
acres), from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030876
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Adopting International Fire Code
with local amendments (1st Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance adopting the International Fire Code, 2015 Edition, with
local amendments, as the Fire Code of the City of Corpus Christi; and
providing for severance, publication, penalty, and an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030877
11. Second Reading Ordinance - Naming the park located at Coves of
Lago Vista subdivision (1st Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance naming the park located at Coves of Lago Vista subdivision
as Barclay Park.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030878
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating a State
grant for the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve and Learning Center
(1st Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
documents to accept a Community Outdoor Outreach Program grant
from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in amount of
$48,033.00 for the Observing Science Outdoors Summer Guardians
2016 with City matching funds of$4,950 and an in-kind match of
$8,391, for total program funds of$61,371; appropriating the
$48,033.00 grant in the No. 1067 Parks Grants fund and authorizing
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the transfer of$4,950 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1067
Parks Grant fund and appropriating the same for the Observing
Science Outdoors Summer Guardians 2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030879
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease agreement for the 2016 Arts
Alive! Event(1st Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement with the Arts Community Center of Corpus Christi, Inc. to
allow use of area generally bounded by current and former N.
Shoreline Blvd., between Coopers Alley and Williams Street, for the
Arts Alive! Event and related activities on September 1 through
September 5, 2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030880
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Interlocal Agreement Amendment
for County Road 52 Extension Phase 1B (1st Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance amending the FY 2016 Capital Budget to add Project No.
E16303 County Road 52 Phase 1B, appropriating $100,000 of
anticipated revenue from Nueces County, Texas; approving
Amendment No. 1 to an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County,
Texas; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Change Order No. 2 with Haas Anderson Construction of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$649,017.80 for the County Road 52
project Phase 1B for final surface treatment and completion of project.
(BOND 2008)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030881
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 19)
19. Public hearing to discuss and consider proposed Charter
Amendments for the November 8, 2016 Special Election with
possible action.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 19,a public
hearing on the proposed Charter Amendments for the November 8,2016
Election.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.John Bell,Chairman of the Charter
Review Ad Hoc Committee,stated that he submitted a letter to the City Council
after being contacted by former City Manager Marvin Townsend regarding
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Proposition 9 relating to the sale of untreated water.Mr.Townsend considers
this section of the City Charter a critical part of the City of Corpus Christi's
leadership role in being a regional provider of treated and untreated water and
that repealing this section would be a major step backwards.Mr.Bell stated
that he has discussed this issue with City Attorney Risley and both believe
there is existing authority under state law that would allow the City of Corpus
Christi to sell water.This issue is more of a perception issue as opposed to a
legal issue.From Mr.Townsend's perspective,repealing this section would be
sending the wrong signal to the region.There were no comments from the
public.
City Secretary Huerta provided a brief overview of the proposed charter
amendments,Propositions 1 -11 as follows:
Proposition 1
Establishing a Dedicated Fund To Be Used Solely for Residential Street
Reconstruction and Authorizing the City Council To Levy,Assess And Collect
A Property Tax Not To Exceed Six Cents($0.06)Per One Hundred Dollars
($100.00)Of Assessed Value For The Purpose Of Residential Street
Reconstruction,Including Associated Utilities Work And Professional
Engineering Services,Said Taxes To Be Maintained In This Dedicated Fund
And Used Solely For The Purpose Of Residential Street Reconstruction,And
Said Taxes to Be Gradually Implemented at a Rate of Not More Than Two Cents
($0.02)Per One Hundred Dollars($100.00)Per Year.
Proposition 2
Providing That The Mayor Pro Tem Shall Be The Council Member Elected At
Large Who Received The Highest Number Of Votes.
Proposition 3
Adjusting Total Annual Compensation For The Mayor To$24,000 And Total
Annual Compensation For Each Council Member To$18,000,and Eliminating
All Other Forms of Compensation,To Be Effective With The City Council
Elected In 2022.
Proposition 4
Allowing For Procurement Of Contracts For Independent Auditor With Terms
Up To Five Years.
Proposition 5
Providing For The Appointment Of Two Alternate Members To The Civil
Service Board.
Proposition 6
Eliminating The Prohibition On City Employees Filing For Nomination Or
Election To Municipal Public Office To Comply With Texas Local Government
Code Section 150.041.
Proposition 7
Providing Authority To Issue Bonds In Accordance With The Laws Of The State
Of Texas.
Proposition 8
Clarifying The Approval Process For Leases,Updating The Statutory
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Reference,And Eliminating the Waiting Periods for Leases and Lease
Amendments Which Do Not Exceed 5 Years.
Proposition 9
Repealing An Unnecessary Provision Regarding Untreated Water Supply
Contracts.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to remove
Proposition 9,repealing an unnecessary provision regarding untreated water
supply contracts,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Proposition 10
Updating Legal References In The General Powers Section And Clarify The
General Powers.
Proposition 11
Clarifying The Procedures Regarding Purchases And Contracts in Conformity
with State Law.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:feedback on
Proposition 1 related to including a sunset provision of 10,15 or 20 years;the
ability to combine Propositions 4-11 regarding housekeeping items; including
information to provide clarity on the other forms of compensation referred to in
Proposition 3,and concerns with Proposition 2,related to the manner in which
the Mayor Pro Tern is proposed to be determined eliminating the current
practice of rotating the Mayor Pro tem duties among council members.
Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McIntyre made a motion directing the City Manager to amend
Proposition 2 to include the language"in the event of the disability of the
mayor",seconded by Council Member Garza,and passed unanimously.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion directing the City Manager to move
forward with Propositions 1 -8 and 10-11,as amended,seconded by Council
Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
P. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 28)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.Mayor
Martinez recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a special board meeting
of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
28. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
The Corporation Meeting was held.
Q. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING
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Mayor Martinez reconvened the regular Council meeting.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 20)
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance regarding the City of
Corpus Christi's proposed FY2016-2017 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan
Ordinance to adopt the fiscal year(FY)2016-2017 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP), for the Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG), and the HOME
Investment Parterships (HOME) Programs; to authorize the City
Manager or designee to submit the FY2016-2017 CAAP to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), and to amend
if required by HUD; to authorize the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept and appropriate upon
receipt the grants from HUD into the Grant Fund No. 1059 for the
approved FY2016-2017 CAAP projects and further to execute funding
agreements and all other documents necessary to implement the
FY2016-2017 CAAP with organizations of approved projects.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 20.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt
the FY2016-2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant(CDBG),Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)and the
HOME Investment Partnerships(HOME)Programs.Mr.Bentancourt provided
the entitlement allocations received from the U.S.Department of Housing and
Urban Development as follows:CDBG-$2,404,606,ESG-$221,468,and HOME
-$868,482;and information regarding staffs recommendations.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.Linda McKamie,1279 Glenoak
Drive,spoke on behalf of Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi and expressed
appreciation for staffs recommendations.Ms.McKamie explained that CDBG
funding will be used to upgrade accessibility at its newly relocated facility and
ESG funding will be used to assist with case management and rental
assistance.Niki Kiruki,Director of Operations at the Boys and Girls Club,
thanked staff for their recommendation for CDBG funding to renovate the Teen
Center.Ms.Kiruki stated that the Boys and Girls Club's mission is to enable all
youth and provide a positive focus for teens in Corpus Christi.Mayor Martinez
closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:how the CDBG funding
for Ben Garza Park Improvements will impact discussions regarding the
leasing of that facility; requests for additional information on the CDBG HCD-
Single Family Rehabilitation Program,including the number served,price point
and how the program operates;feedback on the balances each year for the
following CDBG programs: Police-Code Enforcement Program,Police-
Demolition Program,and Police-Clearance of Vacant Properties Program;
staffs evaluation of ESG requests that do not have any revenue other than
client payments;the ability to assist more homeowners with the grant funding
from the CDBG-Appliance Replacement Grant Program;a description of the
improvements for CDBG Parks and Recreation-Sacky Park Improvements;
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whether funding for HOME-Affordable Housing Project/Program is designated
to a specific non-profit or open to affordable housing programs;and any
funding considerations during this fiscal year for the relocation of residents
related to the new Harbor Bridge.
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: 9- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas,Council Member Scott and Council Member
Vaughn
Abstained: 0
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 32)
32. Financial Audit of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) by
Jerry Van Beveren from Flusche,Van Beveren, Kilgore, PC
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 32,financial
audit of the Regional Transportation Authority(RTA).Jerry Van Beveren of
Flusche,Van Beveren,Kilgore P.C.,stated that the firm was engaged to
perform a reveiw of the RTA's internal controls and to explore issues related to
their recent fraud activity.Mr.Van Beveren referred to the conclusions
regarding the detection of and response to the fraud activity and reported that
the RTA responded quickly to the matter and conducted a thorough
investigation.The RTA had their internal investigation reviewed by an outside
auditor,Collier Johnson&Woods,and the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Mr.Van Beveren stated that the audit concludes that the RTA's response was
sufficient and timely.The reason the fraud activity occurred was due to a lapse
in the RTA's internal controls.However,the RTA's internal controls were also
how the fraudulent activity was identified.Mr.Van Beveren stated that the
audit provided recommendations to address the internal controls and that the
RTA had changed their internal controls prior to any auditor making
recommendations.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the recommendation
to identify potential conflicts of interest to include vendors;appreciation to the
City Council for initiating the financial audit and the members of the internal
audit team which included Tom Niskala,Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal and
City Manager Ron Olson;the plan for implementation moving forward;and
whether the RTA has an ethics policy in place,including financial disclosure
requirements for board members.
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 15 -18)
Mayor Martinez referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session.Council Member Magill abstained from the discussion on
Item 18.
15. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters,
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(including litigation) between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus
Christi Firefighters Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
16. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to conveyance,
lease, and sale of City property and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, and value of real property located at 521 Josephine Street
known as Ben Garza Park and Gym when deliberation in open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
17. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to proposed
improvements to the Park Road 22 canal and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to entities that the City seeks to have
locate, stay or expand within the City limits along Park Road 22 and
with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations
and to deliberate possible offers of financial or other incentives to said
business prospect(s)
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
18. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the
annexation of property adjacent to City limits, 14 C.F.R. § 77.31, 14
CFR § 77.9, Section 358 of Public Law 111-383, Part 211 of Title 32,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), the Consolidated Appropriations
Act 2016 (H.R. 2029, Sec 301), topics of the aforementioned statutes
and regulations, and related statutes and regulations.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Magill abstained from
the discussion on Item 18.This E-Session Item was discussed in executive
session.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 29 -31 and 33)
29. Ad Hoc Residential Street Infrastructure Advisory Committee
Final Report
*Approximate Time will be 4:00 pm*
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 29.Andy
Taubman,Chairman of the Ad Hoc Residential Street Infrastructure Committee
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(Committee),stated that the purpose of this item to provide a briefing on the
Committee's recommendations.Mr.Taubman introduced the Committee
members present:Toby Futrell,Richard Stracener,Kyle Pape,and Javier
Huerta.Adria Schreiber-Garza,Business Manager for the Office of Public
Works,responded to questions from the City Council.
Mr.Taubman presented the Committee's first finding: the amount of money
that Corpus Christi would have to spend to maintain and replace residential
streets on a a 60-year cycle would be approximately$71 million per year and
that this amount does not include spending for arterial or collector streets.
Mr.Taubman further presented the Committee's following findings and
recommendations for Process Observations included the following:2.1 the
City track job cost at the street level;2.2.the City use the contracting methods
of IDIQ,Micro-IDIQ and Project Bid method,in addition to tasking City-internal
work crews to perform the work to maintain and rebuild the streets;2.3.the
City should pay contractors promptly;2.4 the creation of an acquisition
planning role for purchasing and contract administration;2.5 the City design
and implement process and system improvement to document cost,
geo-spatial parameters,and performance measures;2.6 the City define a
formal process in place for the intake,evaluation,trial,and acceptance of new
technologies;2.7 budgetary savings that result from understaffing,unfilled
vacancies and under-compensation have a real cost impact on the project
themselves;2.8 there is a need for construction project management;2.9 the
continuation of the Street Preventative Maintenance Program(SPMP)seal coat
program and track the data for effectiveness;2.10 the continuation of the
SPMP overlay program with a reallocation to increase spending on residential
collector streets;2.11 the prioritization of incremental spending on
arterial/collector streets;2.12 the grandfathering of Street Design;2.13 the City
consider improved street standards or construction damage mitigation such as
increased warranties,delayed acceptance,or delayed installation guaranteed
by performance bonds;2.14 the City consider a strategy to address street
construction in the ETJ to limit exposure to increased costs if those roads
become the City's responsibility through annexation;and 2.15 the City evaluate
the stormwater problem outside of the purview of this Committee.
The Committee's recommendations and findings for Street Treatment Types
included the following:3.1 the City funds a program of residential street
spending to achieve a Targeted Area Reclamation(TAR),with a defined budget
amount and program cycle time for proactive,intensive maintenance;3.2 fund
a residential street spending program to be known as Rebuild,with a defined
budget amount.Mr.Taubman referred to the recommendations regarding
Prioritizing Street Rebuilding:4.0 Prioritizing street rebuilding according to a
process that considers road condition,safety,maintenance history,proximity
to schools,population density,utility coordination,transportation coordination
and road network connectivity.The Committee offerred Reconstruction
Scenarios and made recommendation regarding financing and
communications.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
whether staff is already tracking at the street level and when the tracking
began;current use of the Micro-IDIQ;the Weaver report's findings indicating
the need to speed up the payment process for contractors;the legal
requirement regarding the time frame allowed for paying vendors;the number
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of inspectors to approve a street;the acquisition planning role;whether
improvements to the information systems are factored into the budget costs;
contracting project managers when staffing levels are low;the need to
increase staffing levels to manage the work;reallocating the spending to
improvement the quality of residential collector streets;the current allocation
through the SPMP;grandfathering of street design standards;the number of
subdivisions grandfathered; how long the grandfathering law has been in
effect;a formal process for accepting streets in subdivisions;rezoning of
platted property;concerns with TAR cycle by segment in each district;
pavement index condition(PCI)measurements;creation of a workplan to
target areas by need; reconstruction scenarios;next steps for implementation;
an audit work plan;addressing adequate staffing for the Street Department
during the budget process;standards for new construction;and extraterritorial
jurisdiction recommendations.
31. Nueces County Truancy Committee Final Report and
Recommendations
*Approximate Time will be 5:00 pm*
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a briefing on
the final recommendations of the Nueces County Truancy Committee
(Committee)dealing with the statutory changes to de-criminalize truancy and
focus on prevention.John Milam,Deputy Director of the Nueces County
Juvenile Department,along with Committee members Judge Gail Loeb,Judge
Irina Rogoff-Klein,and Judge Thelma Rodriguez presented this item.Mr.Milan
provided the following information:the committee's membership;background
on House Bill 2398 and Senate Bill 107;and the Committee's recommendations
on the following six(6)goals each county is required to review:1)a uniform
process for filing truancy cases with truancy courts;2)uniform administrative
procedures;3)uniform deadlines for processing truancy cases;4)a local plan
with strategies to address truancy,including effective prevention,intervention,
and diversion methods to reduce truancy and referrals to a truancy;5)a
system for tracking truancy information and sharing information among school
districts,open-enrollment charter schools,truancy courts,juvenile courts,and
juvenile probation departments in the county;and 6)any changes to statutes
or state agency rules the Committee determines are necessary to address
truancy.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether state
legislators who pushed to decriminalize truancy offered any solutions;the
processes or methods used in other states regarding truancy compliance;
evidence-based programs;criminalization of truancy having stigmatized
children with a criminal record;local control of the process;the
recommendation to limit truancy cases to two courts;and increasing a the
number of case managers.
30. Discussion regarding the proposed ballot for November 8, 2016
election
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 30.City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that the purpose of this item is to review the
draft ballot language for the General and Special Elections being held on
November 8,2016 and to obtain direction from Council on the sales and use
tax authorization.Direction on the Charter Amendments was provided during
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the discussion on Item 19.City Secretary Huerta stated that the first reading of
the election ordinance is scheduled for August 9,2016,with the second
reading scheduled for August 16,2016.The General Election is related to the
election of the mayor and eight council members.The list of candidates and
races will be determined after the end of the filing period which is scheduled
from July 25,2016 to August 22,2016.
The first item on the Special Election is Proposition 1,regarding the sales tax
authorization.The draft language of which includes the direction provided
during the March 22,2016 city council retreat,which included:general sales
and use tax with allocations of up to$500,000 for affordable workforce
housing,45%for economic development projects,and the remainder for
construction,repair and maintenance of residential streets;with a term of 15
years.
lain Vasey,President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation(EDC)stated that the EDC Board recommended the
following:a Type B structure;with a minimum of 50%for economic
development;up to$500,000 for affordable housing;the balance to arterial and
collector streets;continuation of the sales tax for a term of 20 years;
maintaining a review/recommendation panel;and appropriate protection
mechanisms to ensure the funds for economic development are maintained.
The Type A Board recommended the following:a Type B structure;$3 million
for streets(set amount);$500,000 for affordable housing(set amount);and the
remainder for Economic Development.
Council members discussed the following topics:removal of the general sales
and use tax;the Type B structure not allowing for residential streets;other
funding sources for residential streets;that the general sales tax structure
could be used for residential streets;debt service availability;the Council's
priority to address residential streets;that the public would support a
residential rebuild program;the 2014 Arlington bond which defined the
program and criteria for the types of streets,exploring the ability to change the
wording from affordable housing to housing initiatives;and support for the
EDC's recommendation.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion directing the City Manager to move
forward with the ballot language recommended by the EDC Board:a Type B
structure;with a minimum of 50%for economic development;up to$500,000
for affordable housing;the balance to arterial and collector streets;
continuation of the sales tax for a term of 20 years,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed unanimously(Council Member Vaughn-absent).
City Secretary Huerta referred to the remaining proposed ballot items:
Proposition 2 regarding the continuation of the Crime Control District for ten
years and the Charter Amendments,as previously discussed in Item 19.City
Secretary Huerta explained the other possible propositions:two(2)initiative
petitions,one regarding"Cite and Release"for Class B Misdemeanors due
June 24,2016,the other related to Transportation Network Companies due July
29,2016;as well as one(1)recall petition due July 8,2016.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Magill made a motion directing the City Manager to move
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forward with the ballot language presented regarding the Crime Control and
Prevention District,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously(Council Member Vaughn-absent).
33. Beach Operation and Maintenance Funding Update
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33.Interim
Director of Parks&Recreation Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of
this item is to provide a presentation regarding the resources used to maintain
and provides services at the parks and beaches.The Parks and Recreation
Department maintains two(2)bay beaches:McGee Beach,approximately.3
miles and City-owned;and North Beach,approximately 1 mile,which is leased
from the Texas General Land Office.Both bay beaches are maintained by the
Tourist District team and patrolled by Park Enforcement officers.The bay
beaches are funded from the General Fund and State Hotel Occupancy Tax
(HOT)fund.The Parks and Recreation Department is also responsible for the
Gulf Beach,approximately 7.9 miles.Maintenance of the Gulf Beach is driven
by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers permit,which influences the City's
drafting of its adaptive beach maintenance plan.Operational activities include:
sale of beach parking permits;maintenance of driving lanes;patrol of Beach
Enforcement Offices;lifeguards and Packery Channel patrol.Gulf Beach
activities are funded from the General Fund,local and state HOT funds,the Tax
Increment Financing Fund(TIF),and General Land Office reimbursements.Ms.
Anaya provided a chart detailing expenditures per beach.
A council member and Ms.Anaya discussed the following topics:funding for
North Beach renourishment;whether state HOT funds can be used for beach
cleaning;North Beach qualifying for state HOT funds;and the ability to
continue using the Texas General Land Office's Coastal Erosion Management
Program to renourish North Beach and McGee Beach.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 21 -25)
21. One Reading Action Item -Appropriating Unreserved Funds into
Employee Health Benefits Fund to cover claim expenditures for
the remainder of the fiscal year
Ordinance appropriating $6,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in Fund No. 5610 Employee Health Benefits-Citicare;
appropriating $845,863 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Fund
No. 5609 Employee Health Benefits- Police; appropriating $605,263
from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Fund No. 5608 Employee
Health Benefits- Fire; amending the FY2016 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030620 to increase expenditures by
$7,951,126; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 21.Interim
Director of Human Resources Steven Viera stated that the purpose of this item
is to request an iincrease in the amount budgeted for the City's Citicare,
Citicare Fire and Citicare Police health plans to cover claim expenditures for
the remaining FY2016 budget period.Mr.Viera presented a snapshot of the
budgets for the following:Citicare Plan,the general employee health plan;
Citicare Police plan;and Citicare Fire plan.Mr.Viera provided an overview of
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the driving factors resulting in increased costs in the health plans including:
the Affordable Care Act(ACA);inpatient costs; prescription drug cost
increases related to the ACA; increased utilization of emergency room
facilities;outpatient costs;and a chart detailing how the ACA mandates have
impacted the health plan and resulted in increased costs.Mr.Viera stated that
staff is working to implement the following recommendations: proposed
premium increase for employees,retirees and dependents in the Citicare and
Citicare Police plans;plan design changes for Citicare related to deductibles,
co-pays,emergency room,and diagnostic care;focus on employee education;
meeting with the leadership of the Corpus Christi Police Officers'Association
regarding the status of the plan,the need for premium increases,and how the
ACA has impacted the police plan,including increased costs;and preliminary
discussions with the Corpus Firefighters'Association regarding the fire plan
and impacts.
Council members and Mr.Viera discussed the following topics:the percent
changes in deductibles and premium increases;the national epidemic
regarding health insurance and cost;the health of the reserve funds even with
removing the$7.9 million out of the fund balance;that the employee-only
premium has not been increased since 2010 and the City has not experienced a
rate increase in the last three years;employee education;when the plan
information will be ready;monitoring mechanisms;and keeping rates
competitive for recruitment purposes.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on emergency reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030882
22. Engineering Design Contract for Sea Town (aka S.E.A. District)
Pedestrian Improvements (Bond 2012, Proposition 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Engineering Design Contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$157,806.71 for the SeaTown (aka
S.E.A. District) Pedestrian Improvements project for engineering
design services. (Bond 2012, Proposition 8).
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 22.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to award an engineering
design contract for the SeaTown(aka S.E.A.District)Pedestrian Improvement
project,Bond 2012 Proposition 8.During the discussion on this item at the
June 14,2016 city council meeting,there was a question raised regarding the
project budget related to the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District.
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This project is outside the limits of the Downtown Management District and
none of the funds will be used to reimburse the Downtown Management
District.
Council Member Magill made a motion to remove the Downtown Management
District charge of$55,000 from the project budget,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously(Council Members Scott and
Vaughn-absent).
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Mclnt made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Magill.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Rosas
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-068
23. Appointing Financial Advisor for Issuance of Utility System
Revenue Refunding Bonds
Motion authorizing the appointment of and approving the contract for
M. E. Allison, & Co., as Financial Advisor for the issuance of the"City
of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2016", in an amount not to exceed $84,735,000.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 23.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the appointment of
M.E.Allison&Co.as Financial Advisor for the issuance of Utility System
Revenue Refunding Bonds.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Rosas
Absent: 2- Council Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-069
24. Second Reading Ordinance -Authorizing the Issuance of Utility
System Revenue Refunding Bonds (1st Reading 6/14/16)
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Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016" in
an amount not to exceed $84,735,000; making provisions for the
payment and security thereof by a junior and inferior lien on and
pledge of the net revenues of the City's Utility System on a parity with
certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations;
stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional
Revenue Bonds on a parity therewith; prescribing the form, terms,
conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds; including the approval and
distribution of an official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the
execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, an escrow
agreement, and a purchase contract; complying with the
requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously
executed 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 bonds, and providing an effective date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 24.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of
Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed
$84,735,000.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030883
25. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending State Speed Limit in
Certain Zones Along Shoreline Drive and Ennis Joslin Road (1st
Reading 6/14/16)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Article VIII,
Section 53-254 Schedule V, Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain
Zones by adding Ennis Joslin from Wooldridge Road to Holly Road
and updating North and South Shoreline Boulevard and amending
Section 53-255 Schedule VI, Decrease of State Law Maximum Speed
by removing East Shoreline Boulevard
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 25.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances by amending the State speed limit in certain zones along Shoreline
Drive and Ennis Joslin Road.City Attorney Miles K.Risley explained that the
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ordinance would need to be amended prior to second reading to include the
language"providing for severance;and providing for publication".
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to amend the ordinance as stated,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously(Council
Member Vaughn-absent).
In response to a council member,Mr.Edmonds stated that the changes to the
Code of Ordinances were approved by the Transportation Advisory
Commission.
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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030884
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -27)
26. First Reading Ordinance-CenturyLink Communications, LLC
renewal of Conduit Use Agreement for Telecommunications
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
ten-year Conduit Use Agreement with CenturyLink Communications,
L.L.C., to install and maintain telecommunications facilities within city
conduit located in Ocean Drive right-of-way between Ennis Joslin
Road and Sand Dollar Blvd. in consideration of$7,886.00 annual
revenue payment, to be increased by 4% annually.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 26.Director of Information Technology Belinda
Mercardo stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a renewal of a
conduit use agreement with CenturyLink Communications.The City-owned
conduit is located in the Ocean Drive right-of-way between Ennis Joslin and
Sand Dollar Drive and CenturyLink has fiber optic cable in the conduit.In year
1,CenturyLink will pay to the City$7,886 for the use of the conduit and the
revenue will be placed in the General Fund.The city council previously
approved three five-year conduit use agreements.This agreement will be for
ten years with an annual increase in the revenue payment of 4%per year.
There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the reason for
lengthening the term of the agreement to ten years;the type of services
CenturyLink provides;the ability to trade or consolidate services with
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CenturyLink;the increase of 4%per year in revenue;and opportunities for
communication companies to invest in utilizing their conduit and the City's
conduit for communication improvements.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Amending lease agreement to add
additional parking spaces for lesee of City parking lot located at
Mann Street and Mesquite Street
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the lease agreement with the Results Companies for
the City parking lot located at Mann Street and Mesquite Street to
allow the lease of the entire City parking lot
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 27.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to amend the lease agreement with Results
Company by increasing the number of parking spaces in the Mann Parking lot
by an additional 36 spaces,with an additional revenue of$3,600 per year.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill,Council Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Rosas and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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