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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of July 12, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on July 19, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of July, 2016.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 12,2016 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 Rod Young, Church of Hope.
Pastor Rod Young gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Steve Viera,
Interim Director of Human Resources and Benefits.
Interim Director of Human Resources Steve Viera 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:
Interim City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,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 July 11-15, 2016, "National Disability Voter
Registration Week".
Proclamation declaring July 16, 2016, "Mandela Day in Corpus
Christi".
Recognition of Mayor's July 4th Big Bang Celebration Essay Contest
Winner, Ms. Yuna Jung.
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations.Mayor Martinez recognized Ms.
Yuna Jung,winner of the Mayor's July 4th Big Bang Celebration Essay
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Contest,and presented her with a Certificate of Commendation.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.Interim City Manager Margie C.Rose discussed the following
topics:
a. OTHER
1)The City of Corpus Christi,in partnership with Reliant Energy,have
established two cooling centers at Lindale Senior Center and Greenwood
Senior Center.The cooling centers are open Monday through Friday from 8:00
a.m.to 4:00 p.m.until the end of September.For the past seven years,the City
and Reliant Energy have offered the residents a comfortable place to stay
during the day to help minimize their electricity usage at home.2)Interim City
Manager Rose announced the appointment of Gilbert Hernandez as Director of
Municipal Court.3)Interim City Manager Rose stated that the City of Corpus
Christi would like to extend our sympathies to the City of Dallas and the
families of the officers who died in the line of duty last week.In
commemoration,the Corpus Christi Police Department's Honor Guard and
Chief of Police Mike Markle will be representing the City of Corpus Christi and
the Corpus Christi Police Department in Dallas,Texas this week to mourn the
fallen officers.
Mayor Martinez asked those present in the Council Chambers to stand in
silence to honor and support the men and women of the Corpus Christi Police
Department and law enforcement.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of June 21, 2016
Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.A motion was made by
Council Member Magill,seconded by Council Member Garza,that the Minutes
be passed.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (Type A)
Planning Commission
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Bart Braselton,Debbie
Lindsey-Opel and Randy L.Maldonado,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission
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Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Jeremy Baugh and Eric
Villarreal,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed unanimously.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Daniel M.Dibble,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
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 Property Maintenance
Code which requires that address numbers be visible from the street and
enforcement of these violations.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel and on behalf
of LULAC Council No.1 and Ccause United Teachers and School Employees,
spoke in support of all police officers and invited the City Council and public to
a community rally being held on Labor Day to show support to police officers.
Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,spoke regarding the changes he made in life from a
former gang member to being a strong supporter of police officers.Steve
Harrison,118 Rossiter,spoke regarding the length of time for placing out bulk
trash and the street system.Marcus Haas,4530 Driftwood,and William
Thompson,8326 Salsa,spoke in support of Item 17,an ordinance to allow for
Transportation Network Companies(TNC)to operate at the Corpus Christi
International Airport.Barbara Brinkman,4802 Marie,spoke regarding the need
to enforce various City Codes related to Animal Care.Ms.Brinkman requested
consideration to create ordinances related to breeding and mandatory spay
and neutering.Cheryl Martinez,3938 Surfside,spoke regarding positions
needed at Animal Care Services and requested consideration to increase
funding during budget discussions.James Klein,3501 Monterrey,informed the
City Council of an event scheduled for July 31,2016 to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of the 1966 Farm Workers'March.The march will take place at the
Old City Hall Park from 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m.Melissa Zamora,3917 Brawner
Parkway;Dorothy Pena,5906 Cinnamon Oaks;and Rachel O'Reilly,925 Park
spoke on behalf of For the Greater Good of South Texas regarding local
government providing safe,reliable drinking water,a safe environment,and
quality infrastructure and the effects the recent water boil had on citizens in
the community.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze Boulevard,spoke
regarding the new Harbor Bridge design and requested a town hall meeting,
with representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)
and city staff,be held on North Beach to discuss the impact on traffic at Beach
Avenue.Judy Telge,3554 Santa Fe,made comments related to Agenda Item 12,
approval of the FY2016-2017 Comprehensive Annual Action Plan,and the lack
of extremely low income rental housing in the City.Gloria Scott,4422 S.
Alameda,requested that the City Council direct the Texas Historical
Commission to explore the possibility of designating the northwest area of
Corpus Christi a historical site.
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J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
Mayor Martinez referred to Item J.,Explanation of Council Action.City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that this section of the agenda allows for the
City Council to make motions to reconsider.City Secretary Huerta stated that
she was informed that Item 19 on the June 21,2016 City Council agenda may
need to be reconsidered.This item is regarding the City Charter amendments
proposed for the November 2016 ballot The City Council may reconsider an
item as long as it is reconsidered at the next regularly scheduled City Council
meeting by someone on the prevailing side,and would require a two-thirds
vote of the City Council to pass.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reconsider Item 19 on the June 21,
2016 City Council agenda regarding the City Charter amendments proposed for
the November 2016 ballot,seconded by Council Member Garza.The motion to
reconsider was passed 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
Enactment No:M2016-070
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Vaughn made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
remove Proposition 3 regarding council compensation from the list of
proposed charter amendments,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed unanimously.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Vaughn made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
move forward with Propositions 1,2,4-8,10 and 11,seconded by Council
Member Magill.
This motion of direction was passed and approved with the following vote:
Mayor Martinez,Council Members Scott,Vaughn,Garza,Hunter,Magill,
McIntyre,and Rosas,voting"Aye",Council Member Rubio voting"No".
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-5)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Rubio,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
approved by one vote as follows:
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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
4. Second Reading Ordinance-CenturyLink Communications, LLC
renewal of Conduit Use Agreement for Telecommunications (1st
Reading 6/21/16)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030885
5. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending lease agreement to add
additional parking spaces for lesee of City parking lot located at
Mann Street and Mesquite Street(1st Reading 6/21/16)
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
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030886
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 9 -11)
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 2302 and 2314 Saratoga Boulevard
Case No. 0616-04 Kitty Hawk Development, Ltd.: A change of zoning
from the "CG-1"General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial
District. The property to be rezoned is described as being a 2.8 acre
tract of land encompassing all of Lots 1 through 3, Block 10, Saratoga
Place and a portion of Lots 4 through 9 and a portion of Lot 12, Block
10, Saratoga Place, located on the north side of Saratoga Boulevard
(State Highway 357) and approximately 120 feet west of Ayers Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 1, 2016):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-1" General Commercial
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District to the"IL" Light Industrial District and, in lieu thereof, approval
of the "IC" Industrial Compatible District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Kitty Hawk Development, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 2.8 acre tract of land
encompassing all of Lots 1 through 3, Block 10, Saratoga Place and a
portion of Lots 4 through 9 and a portion of Lot 12, Block 10, Saratoga
Place, from the "CG-1" General Commercial District to the "IC"
Industrial Compatible District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 9.Interim
Director of Development Services Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to rezone the subject property to allow for light industrial for the
construction of a fencing company with a 5,000-square foot building and
limited outside storage.The subject tract is adjacent to the Air Installation
Compatible Use Zone(AICUZ)surrounding Cabaniss Field.It is staff's opinion
that the requested"IL"Light Industrial zoning could negatively impact the
surrounding area by allowing uses that could result in the congregatation of
large groups of people and uses that could impact flight operations.Mr.
McGinn stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of
the"IL"District and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"IC"Industrial Compatible
District.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:an explanation of why
the"IL"District could impact flight operations;compatible uses in the AICUZ
area;safety concerns for businesses and neighborhoods within the area;and
the Joint Land Use Study(JLUS)recommendations to accommodate the future
of U.S.Navy operations.
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:
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
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 3945 Crosstown Expressway (State Highway 286)
Case No. 0616-02 Coastal Kina, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the
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"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"General
Commercial District. The property to be rezoned is described as Lot 4,
Block 4, Roseland Place, located on the northwest corner of Home
Road and Crosstown Expressway (State Highway 286).
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 1, 2016):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Coastal King, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Lot 4, Block 4, Roseland Place, from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"General
Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10.Interim Director of Development Services
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for development of a carwash.Mr.McGinn stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
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:
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
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 1402 Agnes Street
Case No. 0616-03 J.Z. Auto, LLC: A change of zoning from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the "Cl" Intensive Commercial District. The
property to be rezoned is described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 3,
Chamberlin's Subdivision, located on the northwest corner of Agnes
Street and 12th Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 15, 2016):
Denial of the rezoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the"Cl"
Intensive Commercial District and, in lieu thereof, approval of the
"CI/SP" Intensive Commercial District with a Special Permit subject to
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three conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by J.Z. Auto, LLC ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to Lots 15 and 16, Block 3, Chamberlin's
Subdivision, from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the "CI/SP"
Intensive 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 11.Interim Director of Development Services
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the expansion of the existing car repair business and
expand with reduced set backs for both the side and rear yards of the property.
Mr.McGinn stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial
of the"IL"to the"Cl"District and,in lieu thereof,approval of the"CUSP"
Intensive Commercial District with a Special Permit subject to three conditions.
Mayor Martinez opened the public hearing,there were no comments from the
public.Mayor Martinez closed the public hearing.
Interim Director McGinn and Michael Gunning responded to council members
who spoke regarding the following topics:whether the business abutts a
neighborhood;the allowable uses in the current"IL"and"CUSP"uses;
notification to the adjacent neighbors;whether the applicant is in agreement
with the"CUSP"zoning;the setback with the existing uses;and Planning
Commission and staff working creatively with businesses to foster business
activity in the community.
Council Member Rubio 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: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Magill, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 12)
12. Second Reading Ordinance regarding the City of Corpus Christi's
proposed FY2016-2017 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (1st
Reading 6/21/16)
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
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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 12.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.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:future discussion on
repurposing existing projects for very low income affordable housing projects;
descriptions of the CDBG Police-Demolition Program and CDBG Police-Code
Enforcement Program;and clarifying that the HOME Affordable Housing
Project/Program is not dedicated to a specific program or project.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Scott.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Magill, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas, Council
Member Scott and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member McIntyre
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030887
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 6 -8)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session.
6. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
for consultation with attorneys regarding collective bargaining matters,
(including litigation) between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus
Christi Firefighters Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
7. Executive Session pursuant to Section 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
removal of Harbor Bridge and pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
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property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a
third person, related to the removal of Harbor Bridge.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
8. 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, the
position of the City Manager.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 8 and the following motions was considered:
Motion to appoint Margie C.Rose as City Manager.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed 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
Enactment No: M2016-071
Motion to authorize the Mayor to negotiate an employment agreement with
Margie C.Rose,with execution subject to City Council approval.
Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed 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
Enactment No:M2016-072
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 -17)
13. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating
Community Enrichment Funds for park improvements
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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documents necessary to accept and appropriate$650,025.34 in
developer contributions, other donations and interest earnings in the
4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements and other
related projects as described on the attached and incorporated Exhibit
A.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and
appropriate$650,025.34 in developer contributions,other donations and
interest earnings in the Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements
and other related projects.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: 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
14. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing City Manager or designee
to apply for, accept, and appropriate funds for the Texas State
Library Archives Commission (TSLAC) items
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
documents to apply for and accept grants and reimbursements from
the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC); and to
appropriate funds from TSLAC in the No. 1068 Library Grant Fund for
said City programs.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 14.Library Director Laura Garcia stated that
the purpose of this item is to execute documents to apply for and accept
grants and reimbursements from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission.There were no comments for the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio 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: 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
15. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing City Manager or designee
to appropriate royaties from bequeathed oil, gas, and mineral
interest funds to Library fund
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Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to appropriate
royalties received from oil, gas, and mineral interests bequeathed to
the Corpus Christi La Retama Central Library by William T. Neyland
into the Library Grants fund No 1068.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 15.Library Director Laura Garcia stated that
the purpose of this item is to appropriate royalties received from oil,gas,and
mineral interests bequeathed to the Corpus Christi La Retama Central Library
by William T.Neyland.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: 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
16. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code Chapter 57 to
include revisions for vehicles for hire
Ordinance amending Chapter 57, Article II "TAXICABS"of the Corpus
Christi Code; Amending Chapter 57, Article IIIA"LIMOUSINE AND
SIGHTSEEING SERVICE"of the Corpus Christi Code; amending Sec.
57-284. -Transportation network company permit fee and Sec.
57-294. -Transportation network vehicles-Inspections of the Corpus
Christi Code; providing an effective date, severance, penalty, and
publication.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16.Interim Assistant City Manager Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City of Corpus
Christi's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 57,Articles II and 111A,Sections 57-284
and 57-294 regarding vehicles-for-hire.Interim Assistant City Manager
Ellington highlighted the following:Section 57-35,related to the certificate of
operation fee which shall be in an amount equal to 2%or a combination,
whichever is less;and Section 57-80,related to the State of Texas registration
sticker.Police Captain William Breedlove and Assistant City Attorney Buck
Brice were available to respond to questions.
Council members and the presentation team spoke regarding the following
topics:the removal of the fare caps;industry discussions related to fare caps;
items amended in the ordinance that the City Council did not give direction on
including:housekeeping measures;contract drivers;grandfathering
certificates of operation;identification cards;taxicabs and vehicle-for-hire
permit consolidation; limousine services,including black car service
(mirroring the language from the City of Houston);the ability to have a
supplemental license for limousines;the tiered fee schedule;whether TNCs
have a fare cap;and if taxi rates are required to be posted in vehicles.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Dan Stiefel,6773 Wood
Iron Drive,provided information on taxi cab rates and fee schedules.
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Council Member McIntyre 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
17. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 9 of the Code of
Ordinances to allow for Transportation Network Companies (TNC)
to operate at Corpus Christi International Airport
Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances to establish
provisions for transportation network companies and transportation
network drivers to operate at the Corpus Christi International Airport;
and providing for penalties, severance, publication, and an effective
date.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 17.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to amend the City of Corpus Christi's Code of
Ordinances,Chapter 9,to allow for Transportation Network Companies(TNC)
and their drivers to operate at the Corpus Christi International Airport(Airport).
The amendment will allow TNCs to enter into an airport operating agreement
on an annual basis for a fee not to exceed$600 to allow the TNCs to adopt a
geofence,or establish their own,in order to track the TNC drivers doing
business at the Airport;and allow for TNC drivers to pick up passengers at
curbside with a trip fee of$2.00.In addition,TNCs will have to comply with the
Airport's ground transportation rules and regulations which encompass all
vehicles-for-hire at the Airport.Mr.Segundo stated that time constraints did
not allow staff to present the ordinance to the Airport Board,however,the
board did recommend the$2.00 trip fee,curbside pickup,and TNCs would be
allowed to operate under an agreement and comply with the ground
transportation rules and regulations.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.Dan Steifel,6773 Wood
Iron Drive,spoke regarding TNCs getting the upper hand to be able to have
curbside pickup whereas taxicabs are not allowed in this area and the use of
geofence for taxicabs.Dennis Gilley,5101 Golden Eye,spoke in support of the
ordinance.Judy Tandy,1330 Peterson Drive,spoke regarding the loading and
pickup regulations that apply to taxicabs at the Airport and taxicabs not having
the ability to wait for pickups.
Council members and Mr.Segundo discussed the following topics:the reason
for allowing TNCs to pickup curbside;Chapter 57 prohibiting TNCs from
picking up passengers in the taxicab stand area and loading zone;signage to
designate the TNC area;the ability to transfer the permit that vehicles receives
from the Airport from vehicle to another;the reqiurement that taxicabs must
call the Airport for pickups;the automatic vehicle identification(AVI)tag permit
system;and tracking of the geofencing for TNCs and taxicabs.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
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by Council Member Rosas.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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -30)
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 22,27,and 29.Council
members requested information on Items 18,20,23,and 28.
18. Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application for the
Man-Portable X-ray Units project
Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application in the amount
of$82,985.59 to the Office of the Governor for the Man-Portable X-ray
Units project; and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's
designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application for
SWAT Ballistic Protection Equipment
Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application in the amount
of$181,873.20 to the Office of the Governor for the SWAT Ballistic
Protection Equipment project; and authorizing the City Manager or the
City Manager's designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Approving the lease of six trucks for the Utilities Department
Motion approving the lease of six trucks from PV Rentals, for the
amount of$65,880 based on a cooperative purchasing agreement with
the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard,
of which $16,470 is required for the remainder of FY 2015-2016.
Funds have been budgeted by the Utilities Department. The remaining
contract balance will be funded through FY2016-2017. The term of the
contract will be for one year with no extensions.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Supply Agreement for Liquid Cationic Polymer for treatment of
potable drinking water
Motion approving a Supply Agreement with Polydyne Inc. of Riceboro,
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Georgia for water treatment chemicals in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. 116, based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for
an estimated annual expenditure of$345,390.00 of which $57,565.00
is budgeted by the Water Department for the remainder of FY
2015-2016. The terms of the contract will be for one year with options
to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to the
approval of the Supplier and the City Manager or designee.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Change Order No. 2 for the City-Wide Collection System
Replacement and Rehabilitation Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite
Quantity(IDIQ) Program
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute Change
Order No. 2 with National Power Rodding Corporation of Chicago,
Illinois in the amount of$596,194.57 for a total restated fee of
$3,437,500.00 for the City-Wide Collection System Replacement and
Rehabilitation Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program
(Program).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Purchase of 30 Cabinet Assemblies with Cobalt Controllers and 5
individual Cobalt Controllers
Motion approving the purchase of 30 Cabinet Assemblies with Cobalt
Controllers and 5 individual Cobalt Controllers from Paradigm Traffic
Systems, Houston, Texas based on a cooperative purchasing
agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative,
dba BuyBoard, for the amount of$338,200.00. The Street Department
has set aside funds in FY 2015-16 for this procurement.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution for executing the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA) Notification for Additional Funding in 2016 Street
Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the
"Notification for Additional Funding in 2016 (Street Maintenance
Program)" in an amount of$2,814,839.00 for the Corpus Christi
Regional Transportation Authority's fiscal year 2016 allocation to the
City's Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) projects.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Construction contract for Greenwood Drive from Gollihar Road to
Home Road (Bond 2012, Proposition 1)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with HAAS-Anderson Construction, LTD of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$3,789,579.60 for Greenwood
Drive from Gollihar Road to Home Road for the total base bid. (BOND
2012 Proposition 1)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Engineering Design contracts for North Beach Area Road
Improvements and Area Beautification and Pedestrian
Improvements and Area Enhancements (Bond 2012 -Proposition
8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Engineering Design Contracts with LJA Engineering, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$130,524.70 for the North Beach Area
- Road Improvements and Area Beautification project and
$121,358.39 for the North Beach Area- Pedestrian Improvements and
Area Enhancements for engineering design services. (Bond 2012,
Proposition 8)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Construction Inspection Staff Augmentation Contracts
Amendment No. 1
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment
No. 1 for nine Construction Inspection Staff Augmentation (CISA)
contracts totaling $1,846,875 for a total not to exceed amount of
$2,291,695 providing augmented Construction Inspection staff within
Engineering Services Department.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Approving the purchase of Cisco SmartNet maintenance for the
City's Network Infrastructure and Internet Equipment
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve the
purchase of three years Cisco SmartNet maintenance with Great
South Texas Corp dba Computer Solutions of San Antonio, Texas,
DIR-TSO-2542, for a total expenditure of$485,731.11. Funds are
available in the Information Technology Department FY2015-2016
budget.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Approving the expenditure of Type A funds for the rehabilitation
of La Armada II
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Motion to approve the action of the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation, authorizing the expenditure of$150,000 of
funding to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority for the rehabilitation of
La Armada II.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Resolution authorizing the emergency expenditure for HVAC
repair at the American Bank Center
Resolution authorizing the emergency expenditure of$70,000 for
HVAC repair at the American Bank Center, which was approved by the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation on May 16,
2016.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 31 -32)
31. Management Review of Engineering Services
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 31.Assistant Director of Strategic Management
Saundra Thaxton stated that the purpose of this item is to present the results
of the Management Review of the Engineering Services Department.The study
was conducted as part of the City's overall continuous improvement program
to identify gaps,improvements needed within the department,benchmarks
and look at best practices.Recommendations are integrated into an
implementation plan,reviewed in detail and approved by the City Manager,and
built into the Annual Business Plans.Assistant Director Thaxton provided the
following overview:a review of the prior assessments performed by Strategic
Management;a chronology of events that have occurred over the last two
years in the Engineering Services Department;a background on Frank C.
Brogan Consulting;and a schedule overview.
Frank Brogan,Brogan Consulting,stated that the purpose of the management
review was to improve process improvements and review the performance of
the Engineering Services Department.Mr.Brogan said the objectives of the
review included:providing an independent evaluation,review staffing and
processes,and the expectations placed on the department.The review
included:a series of interviews with city staff,augmented staff,consulting
engineering firms,contractors,former city staff and the chairman of the Street
Committee;an analysis of information;the department's recent improvements;
and evaluations and recommendations.Mr.Brogan highlighted the following
areas of the review:staffing resources,organization,staffing versus workload;
salary issues;the architecture/engineering consultant process;construction,
and change order processes;engineering fees;administrative fees,
accountability;potential conflicts of interest;the reputation of the engineering
department;and expectations.Mr.Brogan reported the following conclusions:
turnover and inadequate staff resources are a critical problem;augmented
staff is a"stop-gap"temporary solution that is not fully effective;the salary
structure must be improved;the need to create two new assistant director
positions;processes must be improved;and bond programs must be better
formulated and executed.
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Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the department
concurs with most of the recommendation and many of the recommendations
align with initiatives already underway.Mr.Edmonds provided the following
information:an overview of the implementation plan and goals;the immediate
actions required;the current staffing gaps and remedies;staffing contracts;
the benefits of augmented staff and their accomplishments.Executive Director
of Public Works Valerie Gray and Interim Director of Human Resources Steve
Viera responded to council members'questions.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:documenting standard
operating procedures;changes to the contract approval process;the drivers
and opportunities in the private sector other than salary;a survey of other
cities with similar turnover rates;the silo effect versus cradle-to-grave project
management;support from the City Council;the use of contract staffing;an
update on the hiring process;what other cities are doing to solve staffing
issues;and recruiting efforts by the Human Resources Department.
32. FY 2015 Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 32.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to provide a presentation on the
FY2015 audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR).John
Shepherd,Partner with Collier,Johnson&Woods,P.C.,stated that the
objectives of the presentation include:providing an outline of the information
that is contained in the CAFR;reviewing the government-wide net positions
and activities of the City;and reviewing the impact of the net pension,
including new net pension standards that were implemented in the current
year.Mr.Shepherd provided a brief overview of the following:the table of
contents;the introduction section;the financial section which includes the
auditor's report and management's discussion and analysis;fund information,
and the statistical sections in the CAFR.Mr.Shepherd referred to the
Emphasis of Matter portion of the independent auditor's report.The Emphasis
of a Matter addresses that the City implemented the Governmental Accounting
Standards Board's(GASB)Statements No.68 and 71 related to accounting for
pensions.The reasons for the emphasis is related to the material impact it has
on the City's net position.Mr.Shepard presented information on the City's
benefit plans;the deferred outflows related to pension liability;net pension
liability;the unrestricted net position;the breakdown with implementing GASB
68&71;and the schedule of contributions.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the net pension
liability;the percentage of public safety activities;the impact for implementing
GASB;the projections for annual repeating;the schedule of contributions;
blended discounted rates for benefits;other post employment benefits;why
retirees are paying a lesser rate;concern with having a deficit; increasing
Texas Municipal Retirement System contributions from 1%to 2%;and the
impact on the budget as a result of changes to benefits.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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