HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/10/2012I 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 January 10, 2012 which were approved by the
City Council on January 17, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of January, 2012.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
INDEXED
18:32
Present:
Mayor Joe Adame
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
MINUTES
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Regular Council Meeting
January 10, 2012 - 12:00 p.m.
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 Lewis and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States
Flag was led by Council Member Larry Elizondo.
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
December 13, 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:
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Ruby Cantu
Olga Gonzales
Transportation Advisory Committee
Jason Capeheart (Declined the appointment)
Joseph M. Dudek
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda, Item No. 3.There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 029340
Appropriating $15,628.25 from abandoned/unclaimed monies from the Police Property
Room, changing the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
029155 by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by
$15,628.25 each.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, 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 of the Texas Government Code for
consultation with attorneys regarding fire collective bargaining negotiations 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 Cause No. 8-11-6088CV-B styled City of Ingleside,
Texas vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas presently pending in the 156th District Court of San
Patricio County.
The council went into executive session. The council returned from executive session,
Mayor Adame announced that no action would be taken on the executive sessions.
ZONING CASES
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 4, and a motion was made and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
Zoning Case No. 1011-02. Mostaghasi Investment Trust: A change of zoning from the
'CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS -6" Single-family 6 District, resulting
in a change of future land use from a commercial use to a low density residential use. The
property to be rezoned is 7.297 acres out of the east half of Lot 1, Block 2, Nueces River
Irrigation Park, located south of Northwest Boulevard (F.M. 624) and west of County Road
69.
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
businesses; and a site plan. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval of the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District.
Council Member Adler made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Marez and passed. There were no comments from audience. City Secretary Chapa
polled the council for their votes as follows:
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4. ORDINANCE NO. 029341
Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by owner, Mostaghasi
Investment Trust, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to 7.297 acres out of the
east half of Lot 1, Block 2, Nueces River Irrigation Park, from the "CN -1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "RS -6" Single-family 6 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
follows: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 5, and a motion was made and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
Zoning Case No. 1011-03, Elbas Land Development, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the
"RS -6" Single-family 6 District to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5 District without a change of
future land use. The property to be rezoned is Assessors Map 138-A, Block 138-A, 8.51
acres of Lot 1 and Assessors Map 138-A, Block 138-A, 9.24 acres out of Lot 1, south of the
intersection of Up River Road and Wood Creek Drive.
City Planning Miguel Saldana referred to a presentation including an aerial view of the
subject property, the existing future land use map; ownership map location of surrounding
businesses; and a site plan. He stated that the 20% rule is in effect. Mr. Saldana stated that the
Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5 District.
Council Member Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Marez and passed. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa
polled the council for their votes as follows:
5. ORDINANCE NO. 029342
Amending the Unified Development Code •(UDC), upon application by owner, Elbas Land
Development, Ltd., by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to property legally
described as Assessors Map 138-A, Block 138-A, 8.51 acres of Lot 1 and Assessors Map
138-A, Block 138-A, 9.24 acres of Lot 1, from the "RS -6" Single-family 6 District to the "RS -
4.5" Single-family 4.5 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 follows: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 6, Mr. Stephen Draper, Interim Director/Building Official
explained that this item refers to amendments to Chapter 14 of the City Code of Ordinances and
adopting the 2009 Code Series. A motion was made and passed to open the public hearing on the
adoption of Technical Codes and proposed amendments.
Council Member Marez 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:
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 029343
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 I1,
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 (NEPA) 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 second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 7. Mr. Armando Chapa, City Secretary explained that
with the recent appointment of Kevin Kieschnick to Nueces County Tax Assessor/Collector a
vacancy exist for Council Member District 1. He referred to the process used in the past which
included the submittal of an application, resume and report of financial information and explained
the candidate requirements.
Council Member Scott made a motion, second by Council Member Martinez and passed.
Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary
Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
7. MOTION NO. M2012-001
Motion that the City Council accept applications for the District 1 vacant city council position
until 5:00 pm, January 19, 2012, require that all applications be filed in the Office of the City
Secretary which shall include: Application forAppointment to the City Council, Resume, and
a City's Report of Financial Information and set a executive session for January 24, 2012
to consider applications.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 8. Mr. Michael Barrera, Assistant Director of Financial
Services explained that this item is for the purchase of police sedans for the police department.
Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary
Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
8. MOTION NO. M2012-002
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-one (31) police package sedans from Philpott
Motors, of Nederland, Texas, in the amount of $697,101.75. The award is based on the
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative. These
units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the Police Department and Crime
Control. Funding is available in the FY2011-2012 Capital Outlay Budget of the Fleet
Maintenance Fund and the Crime Control District Budget.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 9. Mr. Lawrence Mikolajczyk, Director of Solid Waste
Operations stated that this item is for approval of an interlocal agreement to allow residents of the
City of Portland to dispose of the household hazardous waste. Mayor Adame asked for comments
from the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the
council for their votes as follows:
9. RESOLUTION NO. 029344
Resolution approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Portland for the
disposal of household hazardous waste at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station for an initial term
of one year, with up to 19 additional one-year renewal periods; and authorizing execution
of the agreement by the City Manager or designee.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 10. Mr. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that
this item relates to La Voila Creek Drainage Channel Excavation. Mr. Anaya explained that the
project includes improvements of the area to facilitate better area drainage. Mayor Adame asked
for comments from the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
10. MOTION NO. M2012-003
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Urban Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $138,000 for
La Voila Creek Drainage Channel Excavation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 11. Mr. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering provided
a presentation including the project scope, project schedule, and project budget. Mayor Adame
asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City
Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
11. MOTION NO. M2012-004
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Naismith Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of
$667,690 for Oso Creek Basin Drainage Relief.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 12. Mr. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that
this item is for the award of a construction contract to Bay, Ltd. for the reconstruction of Staples
Street, Phase 1 and Phase 2. He introduced the design team, Nick Cecava, Freese & Nichols;
Chris Rock, Rock Engineering; and. Leah Olivarri, Olivarri & Associates. Mr. Anaya provided a
presentation including the project scope, proposed pavement sections, project schedule and
project costs. He stated the public involvement efforts included contacts with selected
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stakeholders, public meetings, quarterly mailouts, project website and media releases. Mr. Anaya
stated that the project is proposed to be reconstructed utilizing concrete pavement. Mayor Adame
asked for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo and Darryl Haas, Haas Anderson spoke
about the project. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
12.a. MOTION NO. M2012-005
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Construction contract with
Bay, Ltd., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $15,081,495.80 for Staples Street
Phase 1 and 2 from Saratoga to Williams for the Base Bid and Additive Alternates 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. (BOND 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Elizondo, Leal,
Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler and Scott, voting "No".
12.b. MOTION NO.. M2012-006
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Professional Engineering
Materials Inspection and Testing Contract with Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory,
Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $177,441 for Staples Street Phase 1 and 2
from Saratoga to Williams. (BOND 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Elizondo, Leal,
Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler and Scott, voting "No".
12.c. MOTION NO. M2012-006
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Construction
Management/Inspection Services Contract to R. H. Shackelford, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas in an amount not to exceed $296,865 for Staples Street Phase 1 and 2 from
Saratoga to Williams. (BOND 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Elizondo, Leal,
Loeb, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler and Scott, voting "No".
FIRST READING ORDINANCES:
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 13. Pat Eldridge, Polide Department stated this item is
for a one time expenditure for the purchase of tasers, patrol rifles and go -bags, a downed operator
kit needed for officers. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments from audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
13. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $100,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the No. 9010 Crime Control
District Fund for "one-time" expenditures in the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget and
changing the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by
increasing appropriations by $100,000.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14. Miguel Saldana, Senior Planner stated that Item 14
and 15 are related. He stated the items relate to abandoning and vacating six (6) easements to
accommodate the development of the HEB on Alameda Street. Mayor Adame asked for
comments from the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa
polled the council for their votes as follows:
14.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 342 -square foot portion (0.007 acres) of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement out of Alameda Center, Unit 3, Lot 1, located south of Robert Drive and west of
Delano Drive; requiring the owner, HEB Grocery Company, LP, to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
14.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 469 -square foot portion (0.010 acres) of a 10 -foot wide utility
easement out of Alameda Center, Unit 3, Lot 1, located south of Robert Drive and west of
Delano Drive; requiring the owner HEB Grocery Company, LP, to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
15.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 658 -square foot portion (0.015 acres) of a 5 -foot wide utility
easement out of Alameda Estates, Block 2, Lot 3, located south of Robert Drive and west
of Delano Drive; requiring the owner, HEB Grocery Company, LP, to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
15.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 1,450 -square foot portion (0.033 acres) of a 10 -foot wide aerial
electrical easement out of Alameda Estates, Block 2, Lot 3, located south of Robert Drive
and west of Delano Drive; requiring the owner HEB Grocery Company, LP, to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
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15.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 1,699 -square foot portion (0.039 acres) of a 5 -foot wide utility
easement out of Alameda Estates, Block 2, Lots 7A, 7C, 7D and 7E, located south of
Robert Drive and west of Delano Drive; requiring the owner, HEB Grocery Company, LP,
to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
15.d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 2,144 -square foot portion (0.049 acres) of a 10 -foot wide gas
easement out of Alameda Estates, Block 2, Lots 7E and 7F, and an unplatted tract of land
(known as "Lot I" in the Nueces County Appraisal District Records), located south of Robert
Drive and west of Delano Drive; requiring the owner, HEB Grocery Company, LP, to comply
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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 16. Mr. Miguel Saldana, Senior Planner stated the item
relates to abandoning and vacating an easement for closure to allow for the future construction.
Mr. Saldana stated that this was the old Furr's building and that the owner proposes to construct
a hotel on the property. He added that the easement proposed for closure interferes with the
proposed development. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their votes as follows:
16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating a 3,397.68 -square foot portion (0.078 acres) of an existing utility
easement out of Block 2-A, Lot J, Byron Willis Subdivision; requiring owner, Vishal Hotel,
LP to comply 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, voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 17. Mr. Miguel Saldana, Senior Planner stated that the
property is The Coves at Lago Vista and are located south of the Oso Creek. He added that this
area does not have any wastewater services and that the applicant is requesting exemption from
the acreage fees. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and Staff recommend aprova[
of the exemption subject to a sanitary sewer agreement. Mayor Adame asked for comments from
the audience. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the
council for their votes as follows:
17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Exempting The Coves at Lago Vista, Unit 3, Block 2, Lots 21 and 22 from the payment of
wastewater lot and acreage fees pursuant to Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development
Code; and requiring the Developer/Owner to comply with the specified conditions.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler abstained.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda. Items 18 - 25.
Mayor Adame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that no action or
public comment will be taken at this time. Staff provided,a presentation on Item Nos. 23, 24 and
25.
18. Motion approving a supply agreement with Doggett Machinery, of Corpus Christi, Texas,
forthe lease of three wheel loaders in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0049-12, based
on only bid, for an estimated twenty-seven month expenditure of $331,209, of which
$73,602 is budgeted for FY2011-2012. 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 FY2011-2012 adopted budget.
19. Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $64,415.17
utilizing funds from the 2009 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi
and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund 1062.
20.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a sub -grant in the amount of
$95,299 from the Department of Homeland Security FEMA for funding eligible under the
2010 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) grant to purchase law enforcement equipment
for the Police Department.
20.b. Ordinance appropriating $95,299 in the No. 1061 Police Grants fund from the Department
of Homeland Security FEMA for funding eligible under the 2010 Port Security Grant
Program (PSGP) grant to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Police Department.
21. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 6 to the
Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
amount of $758,964 for a total restated fee of $2,877,767 forthe Brawner Parkway Channel
Improvements associated with the Staples Street Improvements as follows: (BOND 2008)
Phase 1 from Brawner Parkway to Barracuda Place
Phase 2 from Barracuda Place to Gollihar
22. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Change Order No. 3 with Ti -
Zack Concrete, Inc., of Le Center, Minnesota in the amount of $277,159.23 for the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements Group 1 project for additional
construction for ADA compliance and project over runs on quantities. (BOND 2008)
23.a. Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor for the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2012.
23.b. Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the issuance
of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series
2012" in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the
limitations prescribed by law, forthe payment of the contractual obligations; prescribing the
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form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance,
sale, and delivery of the contractual obligations; authorizing the execution of a Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase and Investment Letter; complying with the
requirements imposed by the Letter of Representations previously executed with the
Depository Trust Company; delegating the authority to the Mayor and certain members of
the City Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the contractual
obligations; and providing an effective date.
23.c. Ordinance appropriating $60,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 2010 Debt
Service Fund for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 debt payment related to the Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligations; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $60,000.
24.a. Ordinance amending the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
029135 adding Project #E11102 Energy Efficiency Conservation Retrofit for Major City
Facilities; increasing revenues and expenditures in the arnount of $7,300,000.00.
24.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Fixed Price Energy
Performance Contract (Design/Build) with McKinstry Essention, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, for
Energy Efficiency Conservation Retrofit for Major City Facilities in an amount not to exceed
$6,950,000.00 (Project No. E11102).
25. Zoning Case No. 0711-02, Sigifredo Montemavor: A change of zoning from the "RS -6"
Single-family 6 District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, resulting in a change of future land
use. The property to be rezoned is Flour Heights, Block 1, Lot 22, located between Purdue
Road and Division Road along the east side of Flour Bluff Drive.
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 26. Update on Amendments to Metal Recycling
Ordinance. Police Captain Breedlove provided an update regarding metal recyclers ordinance and
reported that this year the loss is estimated at $950,000; requirements under the current ordinance.
Capt. Breedlove stated that they have met with the affected companies and have made some
adjustments to the proposed ordinance. He provided an overview of the proposed changes.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the audience.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Olson reported that the budget process is underway and that he anticipates
a challenging budget year; announced and introduced the new appointments of Fire Chief Robert
Rocha and Constance Sanchez, Director of Finance; reported that Ms. Yasmine Chapman will
begin her employment with the City of Corpus Christi as Director of Human Resources on January
30, 2012; informed the council that a selection firm has begun recruitment for a new Police Chief;
he announced the following organizational changes: the Aviation department will report to Rudy
Garza, Assistant City Manager, the Public Information Office will report to Troy Riggs, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Pete Anaya will function as Director of Master Planning; and Dan Biles will
function as the Interim Director of Engineering.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:45 pm on January 10, 2012.