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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/08/2011I 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 November 8, 2011 which were approved by the City Council on November 15, 2011. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of November, 2011. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL INDEXED Present: Mayor Joe Adame Council Members: Chris N. Adler Larry Elizondo, Sr. Kevin Kieschnick David Loeb John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott Absent Priscilla Leal MINUTES City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 - 12:00 p.m. City Staff: City Manager Ronald L. Olson City Attorney Carlos Valdez City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Father Sean Maloney, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Council Member Kevin Kieschnick. City Secretary Chapacalled the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required Charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of October 25, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. BOARD APPOINTMENTS The council made the following reappointments and new appointments to the city's boards, commissions and committees: Citizens Advisory Health Board Suzzette Chopin, Reappointed Elizabeth Sefcik, New Appointment Lauren Younborg, New Appointment Ted Schroeder (Joint), New Appointment Ethics Commission William Strawn, Reappointed Haysam D. Dawod, Reappointed Coretta Graham, New Appointment Food Service Advisory Committee Robert Boyle, Reappointed Manuel Ortega, New Appointment Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 2 Island Strategic Action Committee Alex Harris (Construction Contractor), New Appointment Library Board Mary Jane Garza, Reappointed Lawrence Jordan, Reappointed John B. Keys, Reappointed Paul Altheide, New Appointment Mayor's Fitness Council Ken de Koning (Faith -Based), New Appointment Megan Allen (College/University), New Appointment Reinvestment Zone No. Two Board Mayor Joe Adame Council Member Chris Adler Council Member Larry Elizondo Council Member Kevin Kieschnick Council Member Priscilla Leal Council Member David Loeb Council Member John Marez Council Member Nelda Martinez Council Member Mark Scott CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 7). Council Members requested that Item No. 3 be pulled for individual consideration. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. MOTION NO. 2011-244 Motion authorizing the lease purchase of one tractor and flex -wing cutter from Lansdowne - Moody Co., L.P., of Houston, Texas, for a total amount of $80,000, of which $18,541.55 is required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). Funds are available in the Airport Fund in FY 2011-2012. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 5.a. MOTION NO. 2011-245 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson Plaza Associates LP, for approximately 4,802 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N. Carancahua, Suite #105, for $4,802 monthly rental payment, for the Juvenile Assessment Center. 5.b. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 3 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. MOTION NO. 2011-246 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson Plaza Associates L.P., for approximately 4,710 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N. Carancahua, Suite #113-A for $5,800.45 monthly rental payment to house the City's Magistration and Detention Center. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 5.c. MOTION NO. 2011-247 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson Plaza Associates L.P., for approximately 5,443 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N. Carancahua, Suite #1.13 for $6,197.83 monthly rental payment to house the Municipal Environmental and Juvenile Courts. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 6. MOTION NO. 2011-248 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service contract with the Texas Water Development Board for the Volumetric and Sedimentation Surveys of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 7.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029268 Ordinance changing the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029135 to increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $34,800 for the addition of Project #E11114, BS 286A (Ayers Street) from Holly Road to SH 357 (Saratoga Boulevard) Project. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 7.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029269 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for an Advance Funding Agreement for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 4 Projects with no required match for the adjustment of water valves during the rehabilitation and widening of BS 286A (Ayers Street). The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leaf was absent. The following item was pulled for individual consideration and was voted on separately. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 3. MOTION NO. 2011-243 Motion approving the purchase of play structures and park equipment from T.F. Harper & Associates LP, of Austin, Texas based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative, in the amount of $77,718.28. The purchase is for new and replacement park equipment for Molina Veteran's Park, Airline Park, Turtle Cove Park, Bel Aire Park, Lindale Park, Lawson Park and Inwood Park. Funding is budgeted and available in the Parks and Recreation 2010 General Obligation (BOND 2008) Capital Improvement Project Fund. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS MayorAdame announced the executive session which was listed on the agenda as follows: Executive session pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding Cause. No. 2011 DCV -5073-C styled Ex Parte City of Corpus Christi, Texas presently pending in the 94th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, which involves Aquarius Street issues, with possible discussion and action in open session. The council went into executive session. The council returned from executive session. Mayor Adame announced that no action would be taken on the executive session. Mayor Adame deviated from the agenda and referred to Item No. 11, a presentation regarding the Initial Assessment of Single Member District Population Deviations. David Mendez, Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP Firm provided an overview of the redistricting process and timetable; explained the one person - one vote concept; referred to the ideal council member district size using the 2010 census data to be 60,848 per district; explained the deviation between the most populous and least populous district; DOJ preclearance process; explained the voting rights act and retrogression; referred to redistricting standards under the Shaw -Reno line of cases; explained the two policies regarding the redistricting criteria and the elements of the guidelines for submitting redistricting proposals; referred to the 2010 population and that Districts 1 through 4 are under populated; and the timetable. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 11.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029273 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 5 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas adopting criteria for use in the redistricting 2011 process; and providing an effective date. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 11.c. RESOLUTION NO. 029274 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas establishing guidelines for persons submitting comments and specific redistricting proposals; and providing an effective date. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS ZONING CASES Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 8, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0911-02, Red Ace Saratoga, Ltd: A change of zoning from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to "IL' Light Industrial District without resulting in a change of future land use. The property to be rezoned is described as Saratoga Weber Plaza, Block 9, Lot 2A. The property is located west of the intersection of Saratoga Boulevard and Weber Road City Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a presentation including an aerial view of the subject property; the existing and future land use map; ownership map; location of surrounding business; and a site plan. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the applicant's request for a change of zoning from "CG -2" General Commercial District to "IL" Light Industrial District. Mr. George Clower, the applicant stated that he is agreeable to a special permit that would allow for the rental company lease and outside storage. Council Member Kieschnick made a motion to grant a Special Permit, seconded by Council Member Scott and passed. Council Member Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Martinez and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 8. ORDINANCE NO. 029270 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code, upon application by Owner, Red Ace Saratoga, Ltd. by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Saratoga Weber Plaza, Block 9, Lot 2A, from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit, amending the comprehensive plan to account for any deviations from the existing comprehensive plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and providing for publication. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 6 An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 9, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the -following zoning case: Case No. 0911-03, Calallen Baptist Church: A change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District to "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District resulting in a change of future land use. The property described as Calallen, Block 19, Lots 11 and 12 and Calallen Townsite, Block 14, Lot 7-A and Block 19, Lot 1-A, located between Middle Lane and west Buckhorn Street, west of Interstate Highway 37. City Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a presentation including an aerial view of the subject property; the existing and future land use map; location of surrounding business; and a site plan. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and Staff's recommendation is denial of the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial Districtforthe entire property and in lieu thereof approval of a change of zoning to the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District for 100 feet of the subject property along the Interstate 37 frontage. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Elizondo, and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 9. ORDINANCE NO. 029271 Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by Owner, Calallen Baptist Church, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Calallen, Block 19, Lots 11 and 12, and Calallen Townsite, Block 19, east 100 feet of Lot 1-A, from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District, amending the comprehensive plan to account for any deviations from the existing comprehensive plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 10, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the comprehensive plan amendment for the Port/AirportlViolet Area Development Plan. Mr. Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager stated that this item is for the public hearing and second reading to provide for the Corpus Christi Beach Area Development Plan. No one appeared in opposition to the comprehensive plan amendment. Council Member Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Loeb and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 10. ORDINANCE NO. 029272 Amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Corpus Christi by amending the PortlAirport/Violet Area Development Plan area boundary to delete the Rincon Channel Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 7 areas; amending the boundaries of the North Central Area Development Plan to include Rincon Channel areas; providing for a new plan name of the North Central Area Development Plan to the Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan; amending the Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan which incorporates a comprehensive rezoning strategy, policies for growth and development, a prioritized project list for consideration in the City's Capital Budget Improvement Plan, legislative priorities and direction in seeking partnerships and grants from various entities, repealing portions of Ordinance 022166 pertaining to the North Central Area Development Plan; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan including the Future Land Use Plan adopted by Ordinance 028504; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Kieschnick and Leal were absent. Mayor Adame deviated from the agenda and referred to Item No. 37, Convention and Visitors Bureau Update. Keith Arnold, CEO, Convention and Visitors Bureau provided a brief presentation and referred to the visitors trends and the three primary attractions — Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington and Museum of Science and History for the period July 2010 through September 2011; industry travel using the Smith Travel Research for hotel occupancy; referred to the HOT collections for the fiscal year ending July 2011;convention and sports sales for year- end; referred to the CVB convention sales team and goals and the 2010-2011 advertising budget; Co -Op advertising, billboards and first branding; the certified tourism ambassador program; an interactive marketing website, email marketing and online sales. REGULAR AGENDA MayorAdame referred to Item No. 12. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this is an amendment to contract with LNV to rehabilitate the existing effluent pipeline at the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 12. MOTION NO. 2011-249 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $245,158 for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Line Rehabilitation. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Leal were absent. MayorAdame referred to Item No. 13. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this item is selecting Freese and Nichols as peer review consultants for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant project. MayorAdame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 8 13. MOTION NO. 2011-250 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $61,551 for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Nutrient Removal Project — Peer Review. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this item is for the construction contract for the Phase 1 short term improvements to the Salt Flats Levee System. MayorAdame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 14. MOTION NO. 2011-251 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with Bridges Specialties, Inc. of Sandia, Texas in the amount of $208,000 for construction of the Salt Flats Levee System, Phase 1 (Short Term Improvements). The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. MayorAdame referred to Item No. 15. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this item is amending to the contract with Urban Engineering and is related to the improvements at the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 15. MOTION NO. 2011-252 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $116,860 for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanical Bar Screen and Grit Removal Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, `Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 16. City Manager Ron Olson is recommending withdrawing the item for consideration this week. Council Member Scott stated that the intent is to bring this item back expeditiously. 467 MOTION WITHDRAWN for the Base Bid and Additive Alternates 1, 2, and 3 for Aquarius Street. FIRST READING ORDINANCES Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 17. Celia Gaona, City Auditor stated that Item 17 includes an amendment to the City Auditor ordinance to establish a council audit committee; appropriation of funds for personnel, software and remodeling expenses; and approval of the Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 9 annual audit plan. Ms. Gaona stated that a high level risk assessment was performed and referred to the departments that had been selected for audit. MayorAdame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: City Manager Olson stated that Item 17a should be amended to remove Item No. 5 under Section 121/2-3 of the Ordinance. Council Member Scott made a motion, seconded by Council Member Loeb, and passed. 17.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 029171 regarding CityAuditor; establishing a Council Audit Committee; providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 17.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance appropriating $15,165 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for Internal Audit department personnel, software and remodeling expenses; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $15,165. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. 17.c FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance to approve the Annual Audit Plan for FY 2011-2012. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 18. Fred Segundo, Director of Aviation stated that this item is a first reading ordinance that will consolidate three existing leases with the Federal Aviation Administration for operation and maintenance of the navigational aids at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Mr. Segundo added that the agreement takes effect 61 days after approval by the council on second reading. MayorAdame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 18. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a twenty-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of property at the Corpus Christi International Airport forthe construction, operation, and maintenance of FM owned navigation, communication and weather aid facilities; and providing for publication. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 10 The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 19. Joan McKaughan, Interim Director of Human Resources stated that this is annual ordinance to -continue provisions in the Texas Municipal Retirement System Plan for participating employees that continues the updated service credits benefit and cost of living adjustment for prior and current annuitants. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 19. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said system for service performed by qualifying members of such system who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective date for such actions. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 20. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this is a first reading item amending the speed limit from 35 MPH to 30 MPH on Aquarius Street between Commodores Drive to Whitecap Boulevard. Mr. Anaya added that the Traffic Department conducted a speed study and that accident history data warrants lowering the speed limit. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending Section 53-255 of the Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Aquarius Street between Commodores Drive to Whitecap Boulevard from 35 MPH to 30 MPH at all times, providing for penalties; and providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal was absent. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda. Items 21 - 36. Mayor Adame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that no action or public comment will be taken at this time. Council members pulled items 23, 24, 26, and 33. Staff provided a presentation on the Item 36. 21. Motion approving a supply agreement with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc., of Austin, Texas for emulsion oil (SS -1) in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0017-12, based on only bid, for an estimated six month expenditure of $84,645.05. The term of the contract will be for six months with an option to extend for up to five additional six-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. This material is Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 11 used by Street Services for maintenance of City streets. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Services Department in FY 201112012. 22. Motion approving the purchase of a LiveScan booking station and required components from 3M Cogent Systems, Inc. as an enhancement to the Corpus Christi Police Department's existing Automated Fingerprint Identification System for- a total" amount of $85,613. Funds are budgeted and available in the 2010 State Homeland Security Program — Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity Fund, acquired through the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Program. 23. Motion approving a service agreement with ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc., of Dallas, Texas for EMS Billing and Collections Services in accordance with the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) cooperative purchasing agreement for an estimated annual expenditure of $396,800 of which $264,533 is required for FY 2011- 2012. The term of the contract will be for one year with two automatic extensions and an option to extend the agreement for up to two additional twelve month periods subject to the agreement of the contractor and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Fire Department in FY 2011-2012. 24. Motion approving the lease purchase of three (3) transfer trailers from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of $228,819, of which $16,344.84 is required for FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). The transfer trailers will be used by Solid Waste Operations. Funds for the lease purchase of the transfer trailers will be provided through the City's lease/financing program. 25. Motion approving a supply agreement with TDW Services, Inc., of Pasadena, TX, for hot tap fittings in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0016-12 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $65,738.50 of which $43,825.67 is required for FY 2011- 12. The term of the supply 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 designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department in FY 2011/2012. 26. Motion approving the lease purchase of two (2) ambulances from Knapp, Chevrolet, of Houston, Texas in the amount of $270,000 of which $19,286.44 is required for FY 201.1- 12. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). The ambulances will be used by the EMS Division of the Fire Department. Funds for the lease purchase of the ambulances will be provided through the city's lease/financing program. 27. Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $106,740.14 utilizing funds from the 2009 and 2010 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062. 28.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept funding in the amount of $1,700 from the Target Corporation for the purchase of equipment to assist the Repeat Offender Program for the Police Department. 28.b. Ordinance appropriating $1,700 in the General Fund No. 1020 from a grant from the Target Corporation for the purchase of equipment to assist the Repeat Offender Program for the Police Department; changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 12 Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $1,700 each. 29.a. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease with Festival of the Arts for the Merriman Bobys House in Heritage Park for a one year term with an option to renew annually for two years with rent of $600 per month. 29.b. Ordinance appropriating $4,800 of anticipated rental income, from the lease of the Merriman Bobys House in Heritage Park to the Festival of the Arts, in the No. 4710 Visitor's Facility Fund for the maintenance of Heritage Park facilities; changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted on July 26, 2011 by Ordinance No. 029155, by increasing revenues and expenditures by $4,800 each. 30.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a $637,137 grant awarded by the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend for the final federal installment of FY 2011 funding for the Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition Program. 30.b. Ordinance appropriating a $637,137 grant from the Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the FY 2011 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition Program. 31.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a $21,671 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). 31.b. Ordinance appropriating a $21,671 grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service in the No.1067 Parks and Recreation grants fund for the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. 32. a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Funding Agreement with the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History allowing them to reimburse the cost of salary for the Museum Archeologist for a period of two years. Funding agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to support the continued employment of the Museum Archeologist through completion of the Lower Nueces Valley Project. 32.b. Ordinance appropriating $47,760 from the Friends of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History into the No. 1020 General Fund for funding of an archeologist position in FY 2011-2012; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase revenues and expenditures by $47,760 each. 33.a. Ordinance appropriating $150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1140 Business/Job Development Fund for a grant from the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation Major Business Incentives to Lakeside Steel Texas Inc. for development of a new pipe threading facility; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $150,000. 33.b. Resolution approving the Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A Board") and Lakeside Texas Steel Inc. ("Lakeside"), which provides a grant of $150,000 for development of a new pipe threading facility; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Business Minutes - Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2011 Page 13 Incentive Project Service Agreement with the Type A Board for the implementation and administration of the Business Incentive Agreement. 34. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 related to the construction improvements along County Road 69, Project # 6507, and -the District's irrigation canal contiguous to the roadway. 35. Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Local Government Agreement to contribute funds with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for acquisition of right-of-way and adjustment of utilities for a highway project on State Highway 357 (Saratoga Boulevard) from Staples Street to Rodd Field Road with the City participation in the amount of $1,500 which represents 10% of the estimated total cost of the right-of-way ($15,000). 36. Resolution nominating TPCO America Corporation ("TPCO") to the Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism ("EDT") through the Economic Development Bank ("Bank") as a triple jumbo enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act ("Act"). UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL: MayorAdame referred to Item No. 38, Presentation on Destination Bayfront Project Update. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager stated that the purpose of the presentation is to provide an update on the Destination Bayfront Project, Phase 111. Mr. Martinez added that the Memorandum of Understanding authorized the organization to create an RFQ for the design and planning services related to . J.J. Hart, Board Member and Dan Biles, Assistant Director for Engineering Services provided an update on the RFQ process; selection project team; the lead consultant selected, Hargreaves Associates and their project history; project road map; and scope o work. PUBLIC COMMENT Erica Lyons, spoke regarding the Roll Beyond Coal demonstration scheduled for November 19' at McCaughan Park; and in support of bike lanes. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Mr. Olson provided an update on the vehicle management program; update on the recruitment for the Human Resources Director, Finance Director and Fire Chief; and reported that the Improvement Team has completed the field work on the first city department and will provide a presentation to, the council on the findings and improvements for that department. Mr. Olson stated that they are continuing their work on a solution for the crossing guard program. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 3:00 pm on November 8, 2011.