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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 September 27, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on October 11, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of October, 2016.
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City Council
Tuesday,September 27,2016 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 Rabbi Emeritus Kenneth Roseman, Congregation Beth
Israel.
Rabbi Emeritus Kenneth Roseman gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Arlena Sones,
City Auditor.
City Auditor Arlena Sones 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:
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 8- 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,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Mark Scott
E. Proclamations/Commendations
Mayor Martinez presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for the newly appointed board and committee members.
1. Proclamation declaring October 4, 2016, "National Night Out".
Proclamation declaring October 8, 2016, "Corpus Christi Out of the
Darkness Walk".
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Proclamation declaring October 9-15, 2016, "National Fire Prevention
Week".
Proclamation declaring October 2016, "Wildlife in Focus Month".
Swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Board, Commission and
Committee members.
The Proclamations were presented and the Swearing-in Ceremony was
conducted.
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.John Kelley,3621
Austin,spoke regarding annexation and taking care of the City's current needs
before expanding outside the city limits.Hazel McGee,P.O.Box 39,Mineral,
Texas,requested verification on the information she received regarding the
drainage system in the Turtle Cove Subdivision.Abel Alonzo,1701 Thames,
and Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,expressed appreciation to the police officers
and firefighters for the services they provide to the community.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hake!,asked questions regarding how streets are determined for
repairs and the length of time it takes to repair a street.Ms.Saldana
complained that her street was torn up and no one has been working on it for
two weeks.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Martinez referred to City Manager's Comments.Assistant City Manager
Mark Van Vleck reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)Today is National Voter Registration Day and the League of Women Voters
of Corpus Christi are registering voters in the City Hall Atrium until 3:00 p.m.
today.The League of Women Voters can also assist if a voter needs to submit
a change of address,name or other information or request a replacement
registration card.2)The Santa Fe Street Grand Opening was postponed due to
weather.The event has been rescheduled and will take place on Thursday,
November 3,2016 at 9:00 a.m.at the Gaslight Square parking lot,located at the
corner of Santa Fe Street and Buford Avenue.3)The Fire Station No.18
groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday,October 19,2016 at
11:00 a.m.,located in the 6100 block of Ayers Street near Saratoga Boulevard.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of September 20, 2016
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Mayor Martinez referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Magill
and passed unanimously.
BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Arts and Cultural Commission
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Community Youth Development(78415) Program Steering Committee
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Mayor's Fitness Council
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Parking Advisory Committee
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Sister City Committee
Transportation Advisory Commission
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Arts and Cultural Commission
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Sharon Sedwick(Business
Development Groups/Corporate Rep.),Hilda Lamas(Performing Arts),and
Shelly M.Rios(Public Art/Public Spaces),seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint Joe A.DeLaGarza,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Community Youth Development(78415)Program Steering Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Sandra Rivera(78415
Resident),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Lisa Torres(78415 Resident),
Rick Barrera,Velma Lozano(78415 Resident),Janelle Mata(78415 Resident),
Ricardo Pimentel,Sr.(78415 Resident),Simone Sanders(78415 Resident),
Gracie Solano(78415 Resident),and Carlos Barrera(78415 Resident),
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Raymond Gignac(Property
Owner),Jonathan Richter(Agent/Employee/Tenant),Janet Maxwell(Stock
Owner)and Tim Heuston(Agent/Employee/Tenant)and appoint Steve Keenan
(Agent/Employee/Tenant),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed
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unanimously.
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Tiffany A.Montemayor(Community
Outreach),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez made a motion to realign Elizabeth Perez from Alternate,
General Public to General Public and appoint Eucharia Igwe(Alternate,General
Public),seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Parking Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint Robert Catalano,Fay
Crider,Erica Lozano,Ginny Price and Jim Swan,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed unanimously.
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to realign Veronica Marsello
(At-Large)to the SCP Volunteer Workstation Representative,reappoint
Veronica Ramirez(At-Large),and appoint Consuelo"Connie"Garcia(SCP
Volunteer)and Jeannine Leal(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Rosas
and passed unanimously.
Sister City Committee
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to appoint lain Vasey(Economic
Development Sector),Deven Bhakta(Greater Corpus Christi Hospitality
Association),Barbara Canales(Port Industries of Corpus Christi),Annette
Medlin(United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce),Susane"Westi"Horn
(Higher Education Institution),William Pettus(Advertising/Public Relations),
Masaki Berrios(Arts and Cultural),Heather Moretzsohn(At-Large)and David
Loeb(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Commission
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to realign Anthony Gavlik as the
Bicycle Community Representative,seconded by Council Member Hunter and
passed unanimously.
Mayor Martinez made a motion to appoint Karen Beard,seconded by Council
Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
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Water Resources Advisory Committee
Mayor Martinez made a motion to reappoint Sally Gill(Landscaping),Robert
Kunkel(Port Industries),Lucia Sosa(Citizen At-Large),and Phil Hale,Sr.
(Apartment Owner or Owner's Representative),seconded by Council Member
Rubio and passed unanimously.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-33)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Martinez referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments from
the public.Council members requested that Items 10,11,13,16,and 21 be
pulled for individual consideration.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta announced
that Council Member Magill was abstaining from the vote on Item 26.
A motion was made by Council Member McIntyre,seconded by Council
Member Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items
were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution to submit a proposal for the FY2016-2017 Community
Youth Development Program
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a proposal to the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission for the Community
Youth Development Program.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030967
5. Purchase of ammunition for the Police Department
Motion approving the purchase of ammunition from Precision Delta, of
Ruleville, Mississippi and GT Distributors, Inc., of Austin, Texas for a
total amount of$74,732.40. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
Precision Delta .40 caliber ammunition $24,960.00
GT Distributors, Inc. .223 riffle ammunition $49,772.40
Total
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$74,732.40
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-113
6. Resolution authorizing the purchase of Handheld Ticket Writers,
Printers and Components for the Police Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to purchase
handheld ticket writers, related components, and licenses for Police
Department vehicles from Tyler Technologies, of Dallas, Texas, for a
total cost of$81,252.00 with funding available in the FY2015-2016
Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, and additionally
authorizing payment and continual renewal of necessary software
licenses in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 annually, subject to
budget approval and sufficient future appropriations.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030968
7. Purchase of playground equipment and installation for Parker
Park(Bond 2012)
Motion approving the purchase of playground equipment and
installation for Parker Park from T.F. Harper&Associates LP, of
Austin, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $157,794.00. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard. Funding
for this purchase is from Bond 2012 for Parker Park funds and FY
2015-2016 Community Enrichment funds.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-114
8. Purchase of two Ford Transit Cargo Vans for the Police
Department
Motion approving the purchase of two Ford Transit Cargo Vans from
Caldwell Country Ford, of Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of
$96,381.06. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative,
dba BuyBoard. Funds have been set aside by Fleet Maintenance
Service in FY15-16.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-115
9. Purchase of six 2017 Ford Fusions for the Fire Department
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Motion approving the purchase of six 2017 Ford Fusions from Caldwell
Country Ford, of Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of$151,617.10.
The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-116
12. Purchase of one Truck Mounted Excavator for Utilities and
Streets Operations
Motion approving the purchase of one Truck Mounted Excavator from
Waukesha-Pearce Industries Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas for a total
amount of$311,357.98. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-119
14. Purchase of one 2016 Self-Propelled Chipspreader for Street
Operations
Motion approving the purchase of one 2016 Etnyre Self-Propelled
Chipspreader from Cooper Equipment Company, of San Antonio,
Texas for a total amount of$282,633.00. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-121
15. Purchase of one Deere 410L, Backhoe with a Jackhammer for
Street Operations
Motion approving the purchase of one Deere 410L, Backhoe with a
Jackhammer from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services LTD., of Corpus
Christi, Texas for a total amount of$100,673.00. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-122
17. Purchase of one Deere 524K, Front End Loader for the Storm
Water Department
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Motion approving the purchase of one Deere 524K, Front End Loader
from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services LTD., of Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total amount of$119,882.00. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-124
18. Purchase of Vehicle Alignment Equipment for Fleet Maintenance
Services
Motion approving the purchase of Vehicle Alignment Equipment from
Mohawk Resources LTD, of Amsterdam, New York for a total amount
of$56,167.93. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council. Funds have been
set aside by Fleet Maintenance Services in FY15-16.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-125
19. Engineering Design Contract for Elevated Water Storage Tanks-
Citywide (Alternative Capacity Requirement Implementation)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Engineering Design contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$672,034 for the Elevated Water Storage Tanks-
Citywide(Alternative Capacity Requirement Implementation) for
design, bid and construction phase services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-126
20. Engineering Services for Street Preventative Maintenance
Program (SPMP)for FY 2016-2017
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction materials testing agreement with Rock Engineering of
Corpus Christi, Texas for$98,035 and professional services contract
with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$676,269 for
2016 and 2017 projects in the Citywide Street Preventative
Maintenance Program. (SPMP)
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-127
22. Purchase of one DRI-Rime CD300M Electric Pump and one 200
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HP Variable Frequency Drive for O.N.Stevens Water Treatment
Plant
Motion approving the purchase of one DRI-Prime CD300M Electric
Pump and one 200 HP Variable Frequency Drive from Godwin Pumps
of Corpus Christi, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $88,299.45.
The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Funds have been set aside
by the Water Department in FY2015-2016.
DRI-Prime CD300M Electric Pump 200 HP Variable Frequency
Drive
$54,969.20 $30,930.25
Purchase Price: $85,899.45
Inbound Freight: $2,400.00
Total Amount: $88,299.45
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-128
23. One Year Microsoft Office License Subscription Purchase
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
one-year Microsoft Office E3 license subscription with Software House
International (DIR-SDD-2503)for$133,747.20.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-129
24. Passenger Facility Charge(PFC)Application No.3 for Runway
Extension and Taxiway Project Grant
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit Passenger
Facility Charge (PFC)Application No.3 to the Federal Aviation
Administration to allow for reimbursement of$9.3 million dollars in
airport operating funds used to match Runway Extension and Taxiway
Project grant monies.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-130
25. Interlocal Agreement for the development of a Regional Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City, Nueces County and other
participating local governments for the development of a Regional
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Hazard Mitigation Plan with a financial commitment not to exceed
$6,500 for the development of the plan.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-131
26. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 1617
Paul Jones Avenue(1st Reading 9/20/16)
Case No. 0816-04 MBA-Mi Mundo Daycare, LLC: A change in zoning
from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District in reference to Peary Place Annex"D", located on
the west side of Paul Jones Avenue between Brittany Drive and
Argonne Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 24, 2016):
Approval of the rezoning 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 MBA-Mi Mundo Daycare, LLC, on behalf of BAPS
Corpus Christi, LLC ("Owner") by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to Peary Place Annex"D", 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.
Aye: 7- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Rosas and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
Enactment No:030970
27. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 3113 S.
Port Avenue (1st Reading 9/20/16)
Case No. 0816-01 Maria G. Lopez: A change in zoning from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District in reference to a 0.037 acre tract of land,
described as the remainder of lot 2, Block 6 of the San Diego Addition
Unit 1, located on the east side of Niagara Street between Guadalupe
Street and Nogales Street.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 24, 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 Maria G. Lopez("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
Map in reference to a 0.037 acre tract of land, described as being the
remainder Lot 2, Block 6 of the San Diego Addition Unit 1, 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:030971
28. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 5702
Corsica Road (1st Reading 9/20/16)
Case No. 0716-06 Corner Strong, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and "CG-2"General
Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District. The
property is described as being a 4.99-acre tract of land of which 4.52
acres is out of Lots 17, 18, 31 and 32, Section 11, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm Garden Tracts and 0.47 acres is out of Lot 11, Block 2,
Barclay Grove Unit 11, located on the east side of South Staples
Street(FM 2444) between Corsica Road and Timbergate Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 24, 2016):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District and the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District, and, in lieu thereof, approval of
the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special
Permit, subject to the Owner complying with eleven (11) conditions
and the conceptual site plan.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Corner Strong, Ltd ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 4.99-acre tract of land of which 4.52
acres is out of Lots 17, 18, 31 and 32, Section 11, Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm Garden Tracts and 0.47 acres is out of Lot 11, Block 2,
Barclay Grove Unit 11, from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District and "CG-2" General Commercial District to the"CN-1/SP"
Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030972
29. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Victims Of Crime Act(VOCA)Outreach Program (1st Reading
9/20/16)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas,
Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$179,149.24 to continue the
Victims of Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program within the Police
Department with a City match of$21,340 and an in-kind match of
$40,480 from the No. 1020 Police General Fund; appropriating the
$179,149.24 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for the VOCA
Outreach grant in the Police Department; and authorizing the transfer
of$21,340 from the No. 1020 General Fund to the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total project cost of
$240,969.24.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030973
30. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code regarding
Employee Health Plan (1st Reading 9/20/16)
Ordinance amending Section 39-309 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to change employee contribution for health plan coverage
and remove Citicare Premium Plan; and providing for severance and
an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030974
31. Second Reading Ordinance Appropriating Fund Proceeds for
Fiscal Year 2015-2016(1st Reading 9/20/16)
Ordinance appropriating amounts of: (a) $12,448.80; (b) $634,195.66
(c) $970,898.79; (d) $87,186.67; and (e) $66,872.15 into the Airport
CIP, Bond Proceeds, Utility Revenue Bond, Specialty Bond Proceeds
and other Unappropriated Funds, respectively, for the following
purposes: City's match for future FAA Grant Projects, Bayfront, Public
Facilities, Fire, Police, Public Health and Safety, Sanitary Landfill,
Library, Convention Center, Parks, and Streets, and as further detailed
in Attachment 1; changing the FY 2016 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030621 to increase expenditures
accordingly.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No:030975
32. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the Second Amendment
to TIRZ#3 Amended Project and Financing Plan (1st Reading
9/20/16)
Ordinance approving the second amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#3 Amended Project& Financing Plan approved
by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three,
Corpus Christi, Texas, on August 23, 2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030976
33. Second Reading Ordinance-FY17 Community Youth
Development Program Contract Extension Amendment(1st
Reading 9/20/16)
Ordinance ratifying execution of Community Youth Development
program contract extension amendment with Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services from September 1, 2016 to May 31,
2017 in the amount of$355,156.38; authorizing appropriation in the
No. 1060 Grants Fund for the Community Youth Development
Program; and authorizing extension of subcontracts with Youth
Odyssey, SERCO of Texas, Communities in Schools, and Boys&Girls
Club of Corpus Christi.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030977
10. Lease-Purchase of two Slope Tractor Mowers for the Parks and
Recreation Department
Motion approving the lease-purchase of two Slope Tractor Mowers
from Alamo Industrial, of Seguin, Texas for a total amount of
$365,600.00. $51,000.00 will be paid out of FY2015-2016 funds,
leaving $314,600.00 to be lease-purchased with allowing interest of
$23,706.00 for a total not to exceed $389,306.00. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard.
Two Slope Tractor Mowers
Total Non-financed: $51,000.00
Total Lease-Purchase: $314,600.00
Total Allowable Interest for Lease: $23,706.00
Not To Exceed Grand Total: $389,306.00
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Mayor Martinez referred to Item 10,lease-purchase of two slope tractor
mowers.Director of Fleet Operations Jim Davis and Isaac Benavidez,Fleet
Maintenance,responded to the following council member questions:what the
slope tractor mowers will be used for;the areas mowed and the amount of
acreage;whether the item could be tabled;the number of similar vehicles in
operation;whether these units are replacements;the service life of the
mowers;a spreadsheet defining equipment use by activity,contracted
services,and cost-benefit analysis;and the timing of the lease-purchase.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-117
11. Purchase of four John Deere Mowers for the Parks and
Recreation Department
Motion approving the purchase of four John Deere Mowers from Deere
and Company, of Cary, North Carolina, for a total amount of
$73,319.40. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative,
dba BuyBoard.
Mayor Martinez referred to Items 11,13,and 16 since the items are related to
vehicle and truck purchases.Director of Fleet Operations Jim Davis and Isaac
Benavides,Fleet Maintenance,responded to council members.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 11,the purchase of four John Deere Mowers.
Discussion topics included:the number of mowers the City has;the
replacement of the units;and the need for the additional equipment.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 13,the purchase of 15 vehicles for utilities and
street operations.Discussion topics included:the number of units;the
reasons for purchasing F-250 trucks;how the trucks will be used;a list of the
inventory;whether the trucks are white;whether the vehicles include
compressed natural gas(CNG)packages;defining the service life of the
equipment and the hours each truck is in use;and whether any trucks are
take-home vehicles.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 16,the lease-purchase of two truck-mounted
excavators.Discussion topics included:the number of units the City current
has;the age of the units;whether the units are replacements to the fleet;
in-house repair maintenance;and developing a justification process for the
purchase of vehicles.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve Item 11,seconded by
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Council Member Magill.This Motion was passed 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-118
13. Purchase of 15 Vehicles for Utilities and Street Operations
Motion approving the purchase of 15 vehicles from Caldwell Country
Automotive, of Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of$461,870.00. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba Buyboard.
Funds for the purchase of the vehicles have been budgeted in FY
2015-2016.
This item was discussed during the discussion on Item 11.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Rosas
Nay: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-120
16. Lease-Purchase of two Truck Mounted Excavators for Storm
Water Department
Motion approving the lease-purchase of two Truck Mounted
Excavators from Waukesha-Pearce Industries Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total amount not to exceed $735,750.04. The award is
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC), dba BuyBoard.
Total Lease-Purchase Price: $690,478.26
Total Allowable Interest for Lease: $45.271.78
Grand Total: $735,750.04
This item was discussed during the discussion on Item 11.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Motion was passed 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-123
21. Resolution approving a service agreement for Police and
Municipal Court Parking Lot Improvements Phase 2
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
service agreement with Total Protection, of Corpus Christi, to furnish
and install access control gates for the parking area at the Police and
Municipal Court Building for a not to exceed amount of$114,543.32,
with funding available in the FY2015-2016 General Fund and
Facilities/Property Mgmt Fund.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 21,a service agreement for the Police and
Municipal Court Parking Lot Improvements,Phase 2.Police Chief Mike Markle
responded to the following council questions:the cost for Phase 2;
construction of the fencing and mechanical gate;the timeframe to complete
the project;the importance of completing the project for the security of the
parking lot;the use of sole source and identifying sole source on future
purchasing items;and new technology available.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Resolution was passed 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030969
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 39)
39. Second Reading Ordinance-Plan CC, The City's Proposed
Comprehensive Plan (1st Reading 9/20/16)
Ordinance adopting a new comprehensive plan for the City of Corpus
Christi titled "Plan CC Comprehensive Plan"; providing that the
adopted comprehensive plan shall amend, supersede, and replace the
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previous comprehensive plan titled "City of Corpus Christi Policy
Statements: An Element of the Comprehensive Plan"; and providing
for severance, publication and effective date.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 39.Interim
Director of Development Services Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of
this item is to approve the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the work performed by
staff,the Planning Commission and the City Council to achieve common
ground;Plan CC will be a road map moving forward;the available land is
District 3 that can be utilized for growth in that area;and the area development
plans.
Mayor Martinez called for comments from the public.John Kelley,3621 Austin,
said that public and professional input that was provided in the plan was
ignored and the plan continues to create disparity in the City.David Owen,214
Dolphin,spoke regarding the land use map designating the Chapman Ranch
area agriculture/rural enterprise as opposed to planned development.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Magill.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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:030978
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 34-37)
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta announced that Council Member
Magill was abstaining from the discussion on Item 37.The Council went into
executive session.
34. 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 lawsuit of
H2O Construction Services, Inc. vs. City of Corpus Christi.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 34 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the execution of all documents necessary to accept
mediator's proposal to settle the lawsuit of H2O Construction Services,Inc.vs.
City of Corpus Christi the amount of$225,000.
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-132
35. 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 Railroad
Commission Applications of Petro Waste Environmental, LP to operate
a commercial disposal facility in McMullen County, Texas on a 1500
acre tract located approximately four miles north of Tilden, Texas.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 35 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the extension of agreements and encumbrance of funds
for legal and City's case to state agencies and engineering services in
analysis-negotiation and potential litigation related to issuance of a Railroad
Commission permit to PetroWaste Environmental for operation of a
commercial oil and gas disposal facility in McMullen County with the following
entities in the following amounts,
RPS Group(Expert) $122,000
Sledge Law Firm $35,000
Total: $157,000
and further authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with and expend
the amounts designated for the aforesaid entities on different law firms and
engineering firms determined to be most appropriate for the presentation of
the of the City's case to state agencies,subject to the authorization of funds.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Motion was passed 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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-133
36. 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 extraterritorial
jurisdiction and City boundaries, including, but not limited to,
annexation of areas north of FM 2444 and in the vicinity of FM 43 and
Highway 286 and in other areas of the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction,
rights and remedies pursuant to Chapter 43 of the Texas Local
Government Code, and certificates of convenience and necessity, and
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pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss financial
or other incentives, including incentives involving potential utility
services, that could be offered to business prospects that the
government body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the governmental body.
The E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
37. 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 extraterritorial
jurisdiction and City boundaries, including, but not limited to,
annexation of areas south of FM 2444 and the Staples Street Corridor,
rights and remedies pursuant to Chapter 43 of the Texas Local
Government Code, and certificates of convenience and necessity, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss financial
or other incentives, including incentives involving potential utility
services,that could be offered to business prospects that the
government body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the
territory of the governmental body.
The E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. Council Member
Magill abstained from the discussion on this item.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 38)
38. Second Reading Ordinance-Street Closure of Flynn Parkway,
located at the southwest corner of Flynn Parkway and Holly Road.
(1st Reading 9/27/16) (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to abandon and
vacate an undeveloped and unsurfaced 0.173 portion of a 39-foot wide
public right-of-way, as shown and dedicated by Schanen Estates Unit
2 Plat, a map of which is recorded in Volume 22, Page 63, Map
Records of Nueces County, Texas, and requiring the owner, AEP
Texas to comply with specified conditions.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 38.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate an
unsurfaced portion of a 39-foot wide public right-of-way to allow AEP Texas to
expand their adjacent station.Mr.Dimas stated that staff is recommending that
the owner pay the approximately$22,000 value of the land.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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 Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 40 -41)
40. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a grant
for Animal Care Operations (1st Reading 9/27/16)(Requires 2/3
vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Duffield Family
Foundation, dba Maddie's Fund, in the amount of$1,000 to support
Animal Care operations; and appropriating the$1,000 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Martinez deviated from the agenda and referred to item 40.Police Chief
Mike Markle stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant in the
amount of$1,000 from the Duffield Family Foundation,dba Maddie's Fund,to
support Animal Care operations.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.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 Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
41. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds to reimburse
developer for the construction of distribution water main line
located on the southeast corner of Old Brownsville Road and
South Padre Island Drive(1st Reading 9/27/16) (Requires 2/3 vote)
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a
distribution main extension and construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with Peterson Properties, Ltd., ("Developer"),
for the construction of a water distribution main line and appropriating
$19,159.00 from the No. 4030 Distribution Main Trust Fund to
reimburse the Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 41.Assistant Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a water
distribution main extension construction and reimbursement agreement for the
construction of a distribution main line in the amount of$19,159.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
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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: 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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 42 -441
Mayor Martinez referred to Future Agenda Items.Assistant City Attorney Mark
Van Vleck stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.Council
members requested information on Items 42,43 and 44.
42. Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement for a Hike and
Bike Trail in Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)for a Hike and Bike Trail located in Dr. Hector
P. Garcia Park near Greenwood Drive and Home Road with the City's
local participation in the amount of$4,620 for reimbursement of direct
state costs associated with the project.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Resolution for an Advance Funding Agreement for the next
section of the Schanen Hike and Bike Trail (Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)for the next section of the Schanen Hike and
Bike Trail located along Shea Parkway from Saratoga Boulevard to
Killarmet Drive with the City's local participation in the amount of
$8,904 for reimbursement of direct state costs associated with the
project.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Service Agreement for Street Sweeping Services (Requires 2/3
vote)
Motion approving a service agreement with Coastal Maintenance
Concepts, LLC, of Corpus Christi, TX for Street Sweeping Services in
accordance with RFB No. 128, based on the lowest, responsive
responsible bid. The annual agreement will be for$466,297.50. The
term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to
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two additional one year periods, subject to the approval of the
contractor and the City Manager, or designee. Funding will be
budgeted in FY16-17.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 45)
45. Water Supply
Discovery -Water Management Strategies
Discovery and Discussion -RFI Approach
Mayor Martinez referred to Item 45.Project Manager L.J.Francis stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide a briefing on the City of Corpus Christi's
water supply initiatives and programs.The topics included:information on
present and future water management strategies identified by Region N and
the Request for Information Process(RFI)regarding solicitation and delivery of
alternative water supplies.The presentation team included Kristi Shaw,Project
Manager with HDR Engineering and Major Projects Engineer Bill Green.Mr.
Francis provided a brief overview of the 3D process(Discover,Discuss,and
Decide)and the updated presentation schedule.
Kristi Shaw provided the following information:the water management
strategies,short-and long-term,identified and evaluated by Region N;the
Region N categories for evaluating water management strategies;a map of the
water management strategies recommend in the current 2016 Region N plan;a
chart comparing the different recommended water management strategies;the
water management strategies that are no longer actively being considered;the
objective of the RFI;the City's water supply planning history;key
considerations for regarding the RFI;a summary of the key points from the
San Antonio Water System RFI experience;preliminary activities for RFI
process;and Region N categories for evaluating wter managment strategies.
Ms.Shaw stated that the aspect of the RFI process that is most critical is
making sure that it is line with what the City's vision and need is in looking for
additional water supplies.
Council members discussed the following topics:the reason the Aquifer
Storage Recovery Program was not identified in the 2016 Region N
recommended plan;attention to scalability,affordability and level of
predictability in each of the water supplies;water supply helping to encourage
job growth;the number of RFIs the City has previously conducted;value in the
RFI process;structuring the RFI is the most important process;review of the
take-or-pay contracts for surface water;how to position an RFI in the financial
models;the staffing required for the RFI process;an estimation of how long an
RFI process would take;the outcome of the San Antonio Water System RFI
process;the City not currently looking at another water supply in short order,
but potential in desalination;whether a water source would have to be on the
Region N plan and how it would impact funding;whether wheeling comes into
plays in developing a water source;two modeling approaches for the RFI
including:optimization and criteria-based decision support tool;a workshop to
address alternative funding and the RFI strategies;the ability in the future to
provide water to other regions;the opportunity to look at reverse water;and an
update on desalination.
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R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:26 p.m.
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