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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/06/20111 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 December 6, 2011 which were approved by the City Council on December 13, 2011. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of December, 2011. a OM ntketo Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL INDEXED Present: Mayor Joe Adame MINUTES City of Corpus Christi, Texas Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 - 12:00 p.m. Council Members: Chris N. Adler Larry Elizondo, Sr. Kevin Kieschnick Priscilla Leal David Loeb John Marez (Arrived at 12:06 pm) Nelda Martinez Mark Scott City Staff: City Manager Ronald L. Olson City Attorney Carlos Valdez City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Joe Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Pastor David Beirne, Travis Baptist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Council Member Mark Scott. City Secretary Chapa called 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 November 15, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 2 - 5). There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2.a. MOTION NO. 2011-264 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of $60,000 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office for funding available under the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program for the purchase of an interface between the Police Department Laboratory Information Management System and Records Management System, and to execute all related documents. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 2.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029293 Ordinance appropriating $60,000 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) of the Governor's Office for funding available under the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program in the No. 1061 Police Grant Fund. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 2 An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 3. MOTION NO. 2011-265 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Job Order Construction Contract with Barcom Commercial, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $169,322.43 for the Old Police Department Building Property Storage Modifications and Demolition. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 4. MOTION NO. 2011-266 Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Job Order Construction Contract with Alpha Building Corporation, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $90,561.15 for the Williams Drive New Police Department Offices. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 5. ORDINANCE NO. 029294 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 for the construction, operation, and maintenance of FAA owned navigation, communication and weather aid facilities; and for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions which were listed on the agenda as follows: * Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) of the Texas Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding Cause No. 13 -10 -00272 -CV, styled San Patricio Municipal Water District and South Texas Water Authority vs. City of Corpus Christi, presently on appeal from the 319th District Court of Nueces County, Texas. * 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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 3 * Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with attorneys regarding litigation involving construction issues at HEB Tennis Center, with possible discussion and action in open session. * Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding fire collective bargaining negotiations with possible discussion and action in open session. The council went into executive session. The council returned from executive session and the following motions were passed with the following votes: I. MOTION NO. 2011-267 Motion authorizing the City Manager to continue to employ the law firm of McKibben, Woosley & Villarreal, LLP to provide legal representation to the City, in Supreme Court No. 11-0143; Court of Appeals Cause No. 13 -10 -00272 -CV; Trial Court Cause No. 08-3566, San Patricia Municipal Water District and South Texas Authority v. City of Corpus Christi, at an hourly rate not exceeding $200, subject to certification of funds. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal and Loeb, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez and Scott were absent. MOTION NO. 2011-268 Motion authorizing the City Attorney's Office to initiate and pursue any and all legal proceedings necessary against any responsible party in order to remedy the damages which presently exist at the HEB Tennis Center. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, and Loeb, voting "Aye"; Marez, Martinez and Scott were absent. ZONING CASES: Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 6, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0911-04, The Other Door: A change of zoning from "RM -1" Multifamily 1 District to "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District, resulting in a change of future land use. The property described as Shannon Addition Lot 10, Block 1, located south of Coleman Avenue and east of South Staples Street. 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 "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District. Council Member Adler 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: Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 4 6. ORDINANCE NO. 029295 Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by The Other Door Corpus Christi, Inc., (Owner) represented byJames P. Brown, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Shannon Addition, Block 1, Lot 10, from the "RM -1" Multifamily One 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; and providing for publication. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 7, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0911-05, Texan Trail Properties — A change of zoning from "RM -1" Multifamily 1 District to "CG -2" General Commercial District, without resulting in a change of future land use. The property described as Lindale Park Subdivision Section 4, Lots 23-27, Block 40, located north of Texan Trail and west of South Alameda Street. 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 denial of the "CG -2" General Commercial District and in lieu thereof approval of the "ON" Professional Office District. Mr. Saldana stated that the applicant concurs with this recommendation. Council Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Leal and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 7. ORDINANCE NO. 029296 Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by Texan Trail Properties, LLC, Owner, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Lindale Park Subdivision, Section 4, Block 40, Lots 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27, from the "RM -1" Multifamily One District to the "ON" Office District, 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. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Martinez were absent. REGULAR AGENDA Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 8. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager explained the code amendment. Mr. Martinez stated that staff recommends that the coop size remain at 5 x 5 x 5. Mayor Adame 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 December 6, 2011 Page 5 8. ORDINANCE NO. 029297 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Section 6-154, entitled "Keeping of any livestock or fowl," by revising the section to allow the keeping of urban chickens; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye" Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 9. Mike Culbertson, Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that this resolution combines the Economic Policy Handbook and codifies it into the guidelines. Mayor Adame asked for comments fromnthe audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 9.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029298 Resolution adopting the revised City's Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatements. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 9.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029299 Resolution amending the City of Corpus Christi Economic Development Incentive Policies 2009-2011 to incorporate provisions of the City's Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Tax Abatements. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 10. Emily Martinez, Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that this is for the development of a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 10. RESOLUTION NO. 029300 Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with Corpus RP -Two, Ltd., providing for temporary property tax abatement. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 11. Emily Martinez, Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that this item relates to the redesign of a new hangar door at the Aviation Maintenance Technician Training Facility. This is required to meet FAA requirements. Mayor Adame 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 December 6, 2011 Page 6 11.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029301 Ordinance appropriating $225,000 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 Del Mar College for development of the aviation maintenance technical training facility at the Corpus Christi International Airport; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $225,000. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 11.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029302 Resolution approving the First Amendment to the Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A Board") and Del Mar College ("Del Mar"), which provides an additional $225,000 for development of the aviation maintenance technical training facility at the Corpus Christi International Airport. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 12. Emily Martinez, Regional Economic Development Corporation stated that this item is related to the expansion of additional space at the craft training center. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 12.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029303 Ordinance appropriating $1,750,000 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 Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Shop Training Program, Inc., doing business as Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend for expansion of its facility; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $1,750,000. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". 12.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029304 Resolution approving the Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A Board") and Associated Builders and Contractors Merit Shop Training Program, Inc., doing business as Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend ("Craft"), which provides a grant of $1,750,000 for expansion of Craft's existing facility; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Business Incentive Project Service Agreement with the Type A Board for the implementation and administration of the Business Incentive Agreement. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 7 The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". FIRST READING ORDINANCES: Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 13. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this item approves the transfer of funds from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the General Fund. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 13. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Appropriating and approving the transfer of funds in the amount of $950,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for the prior and current expenditures including construction of the Aquarius Street project from Dasmarinas to Commodores into and appropriating in the Street Capital Improvement Fund No. 3530; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing appropriations by $950,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye'; Kieschnick was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14. Miguel Saldana, City Planner stated that this item relates to appropriation of funds for the Preserve at Mustang Island, LLC Sanitary Sewer Lift Station. Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager provided an overview of the project and explained the funding. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 14. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Appropriating $650,000 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No. 540450- 21800-4220 to pay the Preserve at Mustang Island, LLC, for the construction and installation of a master plan lift station with 8 -foot diameter wet well, 8,376 -linear feet of a 4 -inch and 6 -inch PVC dual force main, and related appurtenances, located east of State Highway 361, south of Zahn Road. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 15. Miguel Saldana, City Planner stated that this item relates to a use privilege agreement for a 4' x 20' section of the public city sidewalk as an outdoor seating space. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 15. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Use Privilege Agreement with Pietsch Realty Investments, LLC, (Owner and Permittee), granting and conveying a use Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 8 privilege of a 4' x 20' section (80 -square foot portion) of public City sidewalk right-of-way as an outdoor seating space, in consideration of $560, a one-time use privilege fee; subject to compliance with the specified conditions. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 16. Eddie Houlihan, Assistant Director of Management and Budget stated that this item relates to a transfer of funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax to the General Fund for beach maintenance. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Authorizing the transfer of $270,000 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund No. 1030 to and appropriating in the General Fund No. 1020 for beach maintenance; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase both revenues and expenditures in the General Fund by $270,000 each. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 17. Mike Morris, Director of Parks & Recreation stated that this item relates to park improvements and other projects. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows: 17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Appropriating $120,090.66 in developer contributions and $553.65 in interest earnings for a sum of $120,644.31 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements and other related projects. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 18. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager stated this is for an amendment to require that animals released from impoundment to have a microchip and to provide for payment of the device. Mayor Adame 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 Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 6, Section 6-103, entitled "Impoundment," to require an animal released from impoundment to have a microchip and provide for payment of the device; providing for penalties; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 9 The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 19. Herb Canales, Director of Libraries stated that this item is for the adoption of two new interlibrary loan service fees; $2.75 for residents of the city, per item; and $15.00 for nonresidents of the state, per item. 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 Amending Section 2-79 of the Code of Ordinances by authorizing an interlibrary loan service fee; providing an effective date; and providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 20. Stephen Draper, Interim Director/Building Official stated that this item is a first reading for the adoption of the new International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, Residential Code and adoption of the 2008 National Electrical. 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 Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by repealing Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes and adopting new Article II, City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes; adopting the international Code Council (ICC), 2009 editions of the International Building Code, Existing Building Code, Energy Conservation Code, Fuel Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Residential Code for one and two family dwellings; adopting the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) National Electrical Code, 2008 edition, as the City's Electrical Code; providing for penalties; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye". FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda. Items 21 - 44. 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 Item No. 36. Staff provided a presentation on Item Nos. 42, 43 and 44. 21. Motion approving the lease purchase of one (1) Pierce rescue pumper from Siddons Fire Apparatus, Inc., of Manor, Texas in the amount of $425,000 of which $7,589.57 is required for FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 10 Texas Local Government Cooperative. The rescue pumper will be used by the Fire Rescue Division of the Fire Department. Funds for the lease purchase of the rescue pumper will be provided through the City's lease/financing program. 22. Motion approving the lease purchase of 6,500 95/96 -gallon curbside refuse containers from Toter Incorporated of Statesville, North Carolina for the total amount of $293,800, of which $31,479.72 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 containers will be used in the City's automated collection program. Funds for the lease purchase of the curbside collection containers will be provided through the City's lease/purchase financing program. 23. Motion approving a supply agreement with Martin Marietta Materials, of San Antonio, Texas for approximately 4,000 tons of cold mix -cold laid asphalt and approximately 1,000 tons of pre -coated aggregate, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0018-12 based on lowest responsible bid for an estimated semi-annual expenditure of $287,000. 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 for the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds are available in the Material Inventory Fund. 24. Motion approving a repair work order with Smith Pump Company, Inc., of McAllen, Texas for the removal, repair, installation and start up of Raw Water Pump #3 located at Pump Station #1, based on sole source in the amount of $75,058. Funds are budgeted in the Water Department Fund in FY 2011-2012. 25. Motion approving a supply agreement with Doggett Machinery, of Corpus Christi, Texas for the lease of a motor grader in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0029-12, based on lowest responsible bid, for an estimated twenty-seven month expenditure of $184,005, of which $40,890 is budgeted for FY 2011-2012. The term of the agreement shall be for nine months (February -October) for three consecutive years beginning in 2012. Funding is budgeted and available in the Parks and Recreation FY 2011-2012 adopted budget. 26. Motion approving a service agreement with Tel West Network Services, of Austin, Texas for local and long distance telephone service, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0092- 11, based on lowest responsible bid, for an estimated three-year expenditure of $394,108.92, of which $76,632.29 is required and budgeted for the remainder of FY 2011- 2012. The term of the service agreement will be for three years with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the service provider and the City Manager or designee. Funds are budgeted in the Municipal Information System Fund for the remainder of FY 2011-2012 and will be requested in future fiscal years. 27. Motion approving service agreements with the following companies for the following amounts, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. 3I-0195-11, based on lowest responsible bids for an estimated annual expenditure of $139,932.90, of which $81,627.53 is required for FY 2011-2012. The term of the contracts will be for twelve months with options to extend the agreements for up to two additional twelve month periods subject to the approval of the contractors and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Water Department in FY 2011-2012. Dorome General Repair Corpus Christi, Tx Primary Contractor $54,167.40 Grand Total: $139,932.90 Pang Construction Corpus Christi, Tx Secondary Contractor $49,338.63 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 11 Abel's Paving & Construction inc. Corpus Christi, Tx Tertiary Contractor $36,426.87 28.a. Ordinance appropriating $22,700.21 in community contributions in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for improvements, and other related projects. 28.b. Motion approving the purchase and installation of a play structure from The PlayWeil Group of Dallas, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative, in the amount of $65,408.67. The purchase is for new park equipment for Lamar Park. Funding is budgeted and available in the Parks & Recreation 2010 General Obligation (Bond 2008) CIP Fund and the Community Enrichment Fund. 29.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the 2011 Sub -Recipient Agreement (SRA) and all related documents in the amount of $62,259 with the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA) for FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant. 29.b. Ordinance appropriating $62,259 from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA), FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), into the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to carry out homeland security projects that will significantly improve local and regional terrorism prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities. 30.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the 2011 Sub -Recipient Agreement (SRA) and all related documents in the amount of $59,643 with the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA) for FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activity (LETPA); and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant. 30.b. Ordinance appropriating $59,643 from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA), FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), into the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to carry out law enforcement terrorism prevention and protection - oriented activities (LETPA) such as planning, organization, training, exercises and purchase needed equipment. 31.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the 2011 Sub -Recipient Agreement (SRA) and all related documents in the amount of $267,608.35 with the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA) for FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS); and authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 12 31.b. Ordinance appropriating $267,608.35 from the Texas Department of Public Safety/Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency (TXHLS-SAA), FY 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), Metropolitan Medical Response System Program (MMRS), into the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to support the integration of emergency management, health and medical systems into a coordinated response to mass casualty incidents caused by any hazard and purchase medical equipment. 32.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of $49,990 from the United States Department of Transportation to enhance education, emergency response, and community awareness associated with pipeline safety issues and to execute all related documents; and ratifying acceptance of the grant to be effective September 29, 2011. 32.b. Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $49,990 from the United States Department of Transportation in the No. 1053, Gas Grants Fund to enhance education, emergency response and community awareness associated with pipeline safety issues. 33.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant of $440,354 from the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, based on a $12.34 reimbursement for each participant served, and to execute all related documents; and ratifying acceptance of the grant to begin as of October 1, 2011. 33.b. Ordinance appropriating a grant of $440,354 from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund to provide for the Women, Infants and Children Program, based on a $12.34 reimbursement for each participant served. 34.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant from the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program in the amount of $100,000 for the development and implementation of a wetland restoration plan for the Oso Bay Learning Center and Wetland Preserve, with a City match of $47,000 in the Fund No. 3292 Parks and Recreation 2010 GO (Bond 2008) and a $20,000 cash match from the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, Inc. and a total project cost of $167,000. 34.b. Ordinance appropriating $100,000 from the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the development and implementation of a wetland restoration plan for the Oso Bay Learning Center and Wetland Preserve. 34.c. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, Inc. for a $20,000 cash match for the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program. 35.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with the National Council on Aging for funding in the amount of $20,000 for the One Away Advocacy Campaign. The contract period will be May 23, 2011 through December 31, 2011. 35.b. Ordinance appropriating a $20,000 grant from the National Council on Aging in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the Elder Voices video footage project. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 13 36.a. Ordinance appropriating $28,900 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for services from Granicus, Inc. to implement an automated agenda management system; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $28,900. 36.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between Granicus, Inc. and the City of Corpus Christi for an automated agenda management system for a term of twelve months with three one-year automatic renewals, subject to annual appropriation of funds. 37. Ordinance authorizing the resale of four (4) properties for minimum acceptable sales prices as follows, of which the City will receive $13,036.10, plus $3,719.35 for partial payment of City paving and demolition liens: (1) 402 Robert Drive; Lot 5, Block 1, Alameda Estates No. 3, in the amount of $12,000; (2) 5018 Cynthia Drive; Lot 34, Hilltop Village, in the amount of $1,000; (3) 7206 Eastphal Court; Lot 2, Block 3, Court of St. James Unit 2, in the amount of $53,875; and (4) 3626 Eastern; Lot 12, Airport Park Addition No, 2, in the amount of $2,000. 38. Resolution approving amendments to the City Investment Policy to incorporate legislative changes made in 2011 to the Public Funds Investment Act; and approving the investment policy as amended. 39. Resolution affirming the Debt Management Policy for the City of Corpus Christi. 40. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, Inc. (Developer), in the amount of $367,153.93 for public improvements including construction of water, wastewater and storm water improvements for the Deaton Baker Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 located on State Highway 44, west of South Clarkwood Road and east of County Road 57, in accordance with the Unified Development Code, Section 8.1.10, Requirements for Plat Recordation Prior to Final Acceptance of Infrastructure Based on Financial Security. 41. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Job Order Contract with Barcom Commercial, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $61,906.54 for certain construction connected with Homeland Security protection. 42. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with H2O Construction, of Harlingen, Texas in the amount of $555,197 for the Turtle Cove Park/Jester Drainage Improvements for the Base Bid. 43. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Coym, Rehmet & Gutierrez of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $243,413 for City Wide Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program. 44. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Hargreaves Associates, of San Francisco, California in the amount of $1,315,137.50 for Destination Bayfront Master Implementation and Phasing Plan to include overall concept and schematic design phase services, Minutes - Regular Council Meeting December 6, 2011 Page 14 UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 45, Update on Las Colonias Drainage Improvement Project. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering provided a presentation on the proposed improvement project, including the La Voila Creek and the Oso Drainage Basin projects related to the flooding conditions in the Las Colonias area. Mr. Anaya explained that funds are available in the CIP associated with the La Voila Creek in the amount of $400,000; and projecting $500,000 for Year 2, and $500,000 in Year 3 for construction improvement costs. PUBLIC COMMENT: Jack Gordy spoke about illegal signs; Simon Hernandez spoke about residential flooding in the La Volla Creek area. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Olson provided a status report on the department head selection processes. Mr. Olson referred to the three current vacancies, Fire Chief, Human Resources and the Finance Director, and recently with the promotion of Troy Riggs to Assistant City Manager, the Police Chief vacancy. He stated that interviews were held last Friday for the Human Resources Director, and interviews for the Director of Finance are scheduled for December 16, 2011. He announced that the final candidate for the Fire Chief position is Robert Rocha. Mr. Olson stated that a consultant will be selected to assist with recruitment for the Police Chief position. He recognized the Interim Police Chief Rich Badaracco. PUBLIC COMMENT There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 3:47 pm on December 6, 2011.