February 7, 2013 - City of Corpus Christi

February 7, 2013
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION TRANSMITTAL
February 7, 2013
The Following Council Action Requests Are Attached:
1. Living Wage vs. Median Wage in Economic Development Incentives ................. 4
2. Disparity in Pricing for Parkdale Library Elevator Maintenance Services .............. 5
Memorandums Or Items Of Information Enclosed:
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Effluent Reuse Distribution System – Phase I .................................................. 6
Monthly Project Status Reports ...................................................................... 7
Submission of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report .................................. 14
Upcoming Public Meetings & Events ............................................................. 15
Scheduled City Council Agenda Items/Policy Issues ....................................... 18
Status of Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir System ....................... 23
Items Under Separate Attachment:
 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2012
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTS (CCARS)
As of February 6, 2013
Ref.
No.
1.
2.
3.
Date
Requested
Action Request
Staff
Assigned
Current
Status
Est.
Completion
Date
01/22/13
McIntyre
01/22/13
Magill
01/08/13
Martinez
Report on how a “living wage” is defined in the City’s economic
development policy.
Explain the disparity in the results of the bid tab for Parkdale
Library elevator/escalator repairs (Item 12).
Schedule an update on the animal control division.
Wes Pierson
Enclosed
Enclosed
Margie Rose
Enclosed
Enclosed
Wes Pierson
Scheduled
02/19/13
02/19/13
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
MEMORANDUM
To:
Mayor and Council
From:
Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
Date:
February 7, 2013
Subject:
Upcoming Public Meetings and Events
For your convenience, attached is a calendar of upcoming public meetings and events, as
submitted by City departments.
Please keep in mind that the City’s Ethics Ordinance prohibits Council members from speaking
before City boards, commissions, and committees, except on behalf of your own personal
financial interest, in which case you are to immediately state so publicly to the board,
commission or committee.
We hope this calendar will keep you informed about activities of interest taking place in your
district and Citywide.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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February 07, 2013
Thursday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Human Relations Commission -- City Council Chambers
February 11, 2013
Monday
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Operation Proud Parnership Community Meeting -- Real Life Fellowship, FLour Bluff Drive
Contact: Deanna McQueen
February 12, 2013
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
City Council Meeting -- City Council Chambers
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
CARP Coordinating Committee -- 2726 Holly Rd (Water Utilitites Office) Choke Canyon Room
February 13, 2013
Wednesday
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
Corpus Christi Public Library Board Meeting -- La Retama Central Library - Board Room
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee -- City Hall, 6th floor Conference Room
February 14, 2013
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Coastal Bend Landscape Conference -- Del Mar College Center for Economic Development
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CARP Ordinance & Regulations Work Group -- Water Utilities Office, 2726 Holly Road, Oso Bay Room
February 19, 2013
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
City Council Meeting -- City Council Chambers
February 25, 2013
Monday
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Advisory Committee on Community PRIDE -- 6th Floor City Hall
February 26, 2013
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
City Council Meeting -- City Council Chambers
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March 05, 2013
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) Regular Meeting -- City Hall, 6th floor
March 06, 2013
Wednesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Committee For Persons With Disabilities -- City Council Chambers
March 07, 2013
Thursday
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Human Relations Commission -- City Council Chambers
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
SCHEDULED
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS/POLICY ISSUES
As of February 7, 2013
*Please note that this schedule may change at anytime due to scheduling
conflicts and/or priority issues.
 (T) – Indicates Tentative Scheduling
February 19, 2013
1. Utilities Business Office (UBO) Collection Management Program
2. Amendments to Drought Contingency Plan
3. Plastic Bag Update
4. Destination Bayfront
5. Ozone Monitoring Data & Analysis (Outside Agency - Pollution Prevention
Partnership)
6. Update on Animal Control Division
7. Street Design Standards/ Storm Water Levels of Protection
8. Street User Fee
9. Federal Legislative Update
10. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
11. Ordinance amending Chapter 12 ½ of the City Code of Ordinances regarding
City Council Audit Committee, Audit follow-up reports, Peer review, and City
Auditor vacancy and selection process.
12. Motion to allow for appointment of Ad Hoc City Auditor Nominating Committee
13. Motion to appoint Kimberly Houston as Interim City Auditor
2/7/2013 11:18 AM
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February 26, 2013
14. (13-00063) Resolution adopting the catalyst areas in Corpus Christi for
incentive purposes.
15. (13-00080) Ordinance ratifying the acceptance of Amendment No. 5 to the
Grant Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and
appropriating $371,520 in the No. 1071 Community Enrichment Grants Fund
for air quality planning activities.
16. (13-0053) Ordinance amending the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029135 transferring budgeted funds in the amount of
$318,848 from the Citizens Collection Center Flour Bluff / Padre Island Area
Project to the J.C. Elliott Landfill New Office Building project; and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute a contract for professional services
with Kleinfelder Central, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$139,673.00 for the J.C. Elliott Landfill New Office Building.
17. (12-00910) Ordinance amending section 57-251 of the Code of Ordinances by
allowing for assignment when specialized equipment is needed; amending
section 57-254 (d) 1. g of the Code of Ordinances by increasing the additional
half hour fee to $25.00; amending section 57-254 (d) 1. i. of the Code of
Ordinances by increasing the clean up only fee to $60.00 and clarifying clean
up definition; repealing section 57-242 of the Code of Ordinances (Transfer of
disabled vehicles by wrecker not under permit); changing the FY 2012-2013
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029577 by increasing revenue
and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $2,000
18. (13-00053) Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
contract for professional services with Kleinfelder Central, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of $108,191.00 for the J.C. Elliott Landfill New
Office Building.
19. (13-00073) Motion approving a service agreement with Apollo Towing, of
Corpus Christi, Texas for wrecker service for City owned vehicles in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0060-13 based on only bid for an
estimated twelve month expenditure of $93,852.50 of which $39,105.21 is
required for the remainder of FY 2012-2013. The term of the agreement will be
for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month
periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his
designee. Funds have been budgeted by Maintenance Services and the Fire
Department in FY 2012- 2013.
2/7/2013 11:18 AM
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20. (13-000100) Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
contracts for the City-Wide Collection System Replacement and Rehabilitation
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program (“Program” or “Project”): a
construction contract with National Power Rodding Corp. of Chicago, Illinois in
the amount of $5,500,000.00; a contract for professional services with LNV, Inc.
of Corpus Christi in the amount of $162,950.00; a contract for professional
services with Coym, Rehmet & Gutierrez, Engineering, L.P. of Corpus Christi in
the amount of 120,880.00; and a contract for professional services with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi in the amount of $120,880.00.
21. (13-00074) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
instrument which amends the original Waterline Right-of-Way Easement
granted to Reynolds Metals Company, whose easement is now owned and
operated by the San Patricio Municipal Water District (SPMWD), for the
purpose of permitting SPMWD to install an additional potable waterline, not to
exceed 12-inches in diameter, in the original easement and to permit
realignment and centering of their original easement with the centerline of their
existing 24-inch diameter waterline, all within the City’s 8.646 acre tract located
approximately 3 miles southwest of Odem, Texas.
22. (13-00095) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the Lease Agreement with Oso Pony Baseball League, to
expand leases premise area to include additional 9.2 acres along Paul Jones
Avenue to be used for parking area.
23. (13-00099) Ordinance amending the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029565 to accelerate Project No. E12156B
Construct East General Aviation Apron from Fiscal Year 2015 to 2013;
increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $250,000.00; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 14 to a
Professional Services Agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc. of Longview, Texas,
in the amount of $140,000.00 for the Design of the East General Aviation Apron
Extension.
24. Ordinance for Street User Fee
25. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction
contract with Clark Pipeline Services, LLC of Taft, Texas in the amount of
$79,575.45 for the Base Bid of Bore and Case a 16-Inch Water Adjustment
under the east bound On-Ramp for IH 37 at Carbon Plant Road and IH 37.
26. Public Hearing and Ordinance imposing assessments and conditions;
amending the CIP, Motion awarding the construction contract and testing
contract for improvements of Street Assessment Projects (First Reading)
27. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Landscape
2/7/2013 11:18 AM
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Maintenance Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT) for landscape improvements within the project’s scope of SH 358
(South Padre Island Drive)/Flour Bluff Drive Intersection and SH 358 (South
Padre Island Drive)/SH 44 Interchange.
28. Motion approving a Contribution-In-Aid-Of-Construction Agreement with
American Electric Power (AEP) in the amount of $89,974.42, for the installation
of Aquarius Street Lighting Improvements.
29. (13-000105) Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") by
revising Article 8, Section 8.1, subsection 8.1.1, related to Authority regarding
subdivisions located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City by adding
language to incorporate Chapter II of the December 13, 2006 Nueces County
Subdivision Regulations and Platting Requirements, which incorporate the
Model Subdivision Rules as authorized by Chapter 364 of Title 31 of the Texas
Administrative Code; providing for severance, penalties, and publication.
30. (13-000106) Motion to approve standard deferment agreements to delay
completion of public improvements in accordance with Section 8.1.10.B of the
Unified Development Code (UDC) to expedite the process of construction
development.
31. (13-000107) Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") by
revising subsections 8.1.10. and 8.1.11. relating to the designation of authority
under Requirements for Plat Recordation Prior to Final Acceptance of
Infrastructure Improvements Based on Financial Security and Technical
Compliance; providing for severance, penalties, and publication
March 19, 2013
32. (12-00911) Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Kinney
Hotel Partners LTD providing for temporary property tax abatement.
Updates/Presentations (2012-2013):
Written
Economic Development Corporation –
Water Quality Issues
Health Benefits/Risk Management Capital Budget Report
Worksource
ADA Transition Program
Non-Discrimination Ordinance
2/7/2013 11:18 AM
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January / July
January/ April/ July/ October
January/ April / July/ October
March/ June / September/ December
March/ June / September/ December
September (Annual)
September (Annual)
TxDOT
September (Annual)
Quarterly
Economic Development Corporation (Presentation) April / October
Council Goals Update
February/ May/ August / November
Budget /Performance Report
March/ June / September/ December
New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant February/May/August/November
Semi-Annual
Crime Control and Prevention District
NAS-CC
Convention and Visitors Bureau
CCRTA
Port of Corpus Christi
February/ May/ August / November
February/ May/ August / November
March/ June / September/ December
Spring 2011 (Annual)
May/ November (Semi-Annual)
Annual
Downtown Management District
CCRTA
Summer 2011 (Annual)
Spring 2011 (Annual)
2/7/2013 11:18 AM
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STATUS OF THE CHOKE CANYON/LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI/LAKE TEXANA RESERVOIR SYSTEM
AS OF: 2/7/2013
RESERVOIR CAPACITIES
Reservoir_Graph2_Rpt
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
Capacity (%)
Capacity (Acre-Feet)
RESERVOIR CAPACITIES
CCR
FULL
LCC
LAST YEAR
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
CCR
SYSTEM
FULL
TODAY
CHOKE CANYON RESERVOIR
230
220.50
Elevation (Feet-MSL)
Elevation (Feet-MSL)
208.41
203.04
200
190
180
170
160
150
FULL
LAST YEAR
TODAY
98
96
94
92
90
88
86
84
82
80
78
76
74
44.00
Elevation (Feet-MSL)
42.48
82.2
77.27
FULL
Choke Canyon
Reservoir
Lake Corpus Christi
Reservoir
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Lake Texana
Reservoir
(1)
15
FULL
LAST YEAR
TODAY
LAST YEAR
07-Feb-13
35.06
35
TODAY
94.00
LAKE TEXANA RESERVOIR
45
LAST YEAR
SYSTEM
LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI
220
210
LCC
COMBINED SYSTEM
TOTAL (2)
Note:
ELEV
TODAY
CAPACITY
(A-F)
CAPACITY
(Percent)
Today
203.04
324,532
46.7%
Last Year
208.41
421,683
60.7%
Full
220.50
695,271
100.0%
Today
77.27
41,199
16.0%
Last Year
82.20
81,461
31.7%
Full
94.00
257,260
100.0%
Today
42.48
147,442
91.5%
Last Year
35.06
89,822
55.8%
Full
44.00
161,085
100.0%
Today
365,731
38.4%
Last Year
503,144
52.8%
Full
952,531
100.0%
(1) Lake Texana supplies 41,840 Acre Feet of water annually.
(2) System Total figures do not include Lake Texana capacity figures.
(3) TWDB Volumetric Survey of Lake Corpus Christi effective 06/21/05.
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