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.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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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.
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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.
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* 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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.