August 18, 2017

CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION TRANSMITTAL August 18, 2017

The Following Council Action Requests are Attached:

High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Traffic Signal....................................... 4

Memorandums Or Items Of Information Enclosed:

Upcoming Public Meetings & Events ..................................................................... 6 Scheduled City Council Agenda Items/Policy Issues ................................................ 8 Status of Choke Canyon/Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir System ............................. 10

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CITY COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTS (CCARS) As of August 16, 2017

Ref. No.

Date

Requested Action Request

Staff

Assigned

Current Status

Est.

Completion Date

1. Rubio 8/15/17

Provide a memo that discusses the process for which we will educate citizens regarding the changes to the utility rates.

Kim Womack Working 8/30/17

2. Garza 8/15/17

Provide a memo to council that discusses the location selected for the HAWK crosswalk.

Mark Van Vleck Complete 8/16/17 Enclosed

3. CM 8/15/17

Provide a memo to Council that addresses the Code Enforcement Issues brought up by Nelda Martinez during Public Comment.

Chief Markle Complete 8/17/17

4. Lindsey-Opel

8/8/17

Provide a memo to Council that discusses a possible engineer position for Design Contracts for jobs like curb and gutter replacement within the Engineering department.

Mark Van Vleck Working 8/23/17

5. Smith 7/25/17

Provide the recommended maximum in the internal service fund’s unreserved accounts at the next Council Meeting.

Sylvia Trevino Scheduled 8/22/17

6. Hunter 7/11/17

Motion to provide a Workshop for Council regarding the Parks and Recreation Department.

Keith Selman Scheduled Scheduled TBD

7. Smith 7/11/17

Provide a memo to Council that includes the expected maintenance costs for The Water’s Edge.

Keith Selman Working 8/24/17

8. Vaughn 5/16/17

Bring forward a briefing regarding the Homeless.

Keith Selman Working TBD

9. Vaughn 9/20/16

Provide a memo to Council that will discuss succession planning for retiring employees and a waiting period for hiring as consultants.

Sylvia Trevino Working 8/25/17

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INFORMAL STAFF REPORT

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor and Council

From: Margie C. Rose, City Manager

Date: August 18, 2017

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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8/17/2017 2:25 PM

August 22, 2017 Tuesday

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING -- Council Chambers

August 28, 2017 Monday

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Transportation Advisory Committee -- City Council Chambers

August 29, 2017 Tuesday

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING -- Council Chambers

September 5, 2017 Tuesday

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Library Board Room -- La Retama Central Library - 2nd Floor Board Room

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) Regular Meeting -- City Hall, 6th floor

September 6, 2017 Wednesday

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Committee for persons with Disabilities -- Council Chambers

September 7, 2017 Thursday

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Human Relations Commission -- City Council Chambers

September 12, 2017 Tuesday

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING -- Council Chambers

September 13, 2017 Wednesday

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee -- City Hall, 3rd floor Conference Room

September 19, 2017 Tuesday

11:30 AM - 5:00 PM COUNCIL MEETING -- Council Chambers

September 20, 2017 Wednesday

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Community Youth Development Program Steering Committee -- Juvenile Assessment Center, 615 LeopardSuite 105

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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI SCHEDULED

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS/POLICY ISSUES As of August 17, 2017

*Please note that this schedule may change at anytime due to schedulingconflicts and/or priority issues.

August 29, 2017

*Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3

*Regular Council Meeting 11:30 a.m.

1. (17-0392) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute aprofessional services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texasin the amount of $114,950 for the Bridge Rehabilitation project. (CapitalImprovement Program) (CIP) The term of this agreement is for one year with optionto extend for two additional one-year periods subject to the sole discretion of theCity based on sufficient funding and successful performance by the engineering firm.

2. (17-0961) Texas State Aquarium Update

3. (17-0974) Motion approving the purchase and installation of playground equipmentat Captain Falcon Park from Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc., of San Antonio,Texas for $52,152.65, and the purchase and supervision of installation ofplayground equipment at Crestmont Park from Exerplay, Inc ., of Cedar Crest NewMexico for $61,059.75, for a total not to exceed of $113,212.40 based on thecooperative purchasing agreement with the Local Government PurchasingCooperative dba BuyBoard.

4. (17-1009) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute aconstruction contract with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. of Houston, Texasin the amount of $1,512,189 for the Aquatic Facility Upgrades and Improvements -West Guth Pool project for the base bid plus additive alternates 1, 2 and 3. (Bond 2012 Proposition 4)

5. (17-1019) Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute serviceagreement with IPS Advisors, LLP of Dallas, Texas for health and welfare benefitsconsulting services in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 973, basedon best value for a total amount not to exceed $59,000 for the initial year, with astep price increase throughout the option years. The initial year’s funding will berequested for FY 2017-18. The term of this agreement is for one year with option toextend for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of theCity.

6. (17-1020) Case No. 0617-03 CC Ventures Equities IV, LP: A change of zoning fromthe “CN-1” Neighborhood Commercial District to “CG-2” General CommercialDistrict. The property is described as being 0.839 acres out of the west 170 feet of

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Foxwood Estates Phase III, Block 11, Lot 2, located along the east side of Weber Road, north of Bratton Road, and south of Saratoga Boulevard.

7. (17-1024) Case No. 0717-02 Bradley W. Shirley and Valerie V. Shirley: A change ofzoning from the “RS-6” Single-Family 6 District to the “IL” Light Industrial District.The property is described as being Bohemian Colony Lands 6.379 acres out ofSection 7, Lot 5, located north of Saratoga Boulevard and east of Greenwood Drive.

8. (17-1028) Annual Board of Director’s Meeting of the Corpus Christi CommunityImprovement Corporation (CCCIC).

9. (17-1033) Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018 Ad Valorem Tax Rate

10. (17-1061) Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply agreement with Aaron Concrete Contractors, of Aransas Pass, Texas for the supply of cement stabilizing sand in response to Request for Bid No. 1152 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $297,828.94, with an estimated expenditure of $24,819.08 in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.

11. (17-1062) Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply agreement with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Longview, Texas for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite (“chemical”) in response to Request for Bid No. 1149 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $1,498,465.05, with an estimated expenditure of $124,872.09 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Utilities Fund. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.

12. (17-1069) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of $155,000.09 for the 2018 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Speed enforcement, and distracted driving overtime, with a city match of $47,166.67, for a total project cost of $202,166.76 and appropriating $155,000.09 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.

September 12, 2017

*Regular Council Meeting 11:30 a.m.

1. (17-1008) Resolution approving Bond 2016 Residential Rebuild Project Work Plan

2. (17-1029) Annual Board of Director’s Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing andFinance Corporation.

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As of: 08/17/2017

Date Elevation Volume % Capacity Elevation Volume % Capacity Volume % Capacity Elevation Volume % Capacity

FULL 220.5 662,821 100% 94.0 256,339 100% 919,160 100% 44.0 161,085 100%

08/17/2017 197.5 221,467 33.4% 90.1 183,978 71.8% 405,445 44.1% 41.7 140,426 87.2%

08/16/2017 197.5 221,467 33.4% 90.1 183,978 71.8% 405,445 44.1% 41.8 141,293 87.7%

07/17/2017 198.4 233,606 35.2% 91.1 201,561 78.6% 435,167 47.3% 42.5 147,442 91.5%

08/17/2016 198.1 248,172 37.4% 88.4 161,271 62.9% 409,443 44.5% 44.3 164,106 101.9%

STATUS OF THE CHOKE CANYON / LAKE CORPUS CHRISTI / LAKE TEXANA RESERVOIR SYSTEM

RESERVOIR STATISTICS

Choke Canyon Reservoir Lake Corpus Christi CCR/LCC Combined Lake Texana

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Colorado River at Wharton

Mean Daily Flow

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