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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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 2 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: Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 3 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: Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 4 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". Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 5 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 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 6 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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 7 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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 8 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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 9 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 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 10 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. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting January 10, 2012 Page 11 There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 3:45 pm on January 10, 2012.