HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/20/2012HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of March 20, 2012 which were approved by the
City Council on March 27, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of March, 2012.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
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MINUTES
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Regular Council Meeting
March 20, 2012 - 12:00 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Pro Tem David Loeb
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Kelley Allen
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
Absent
Mayor Joe Adame
Larry Elizondo
City Staff:
City Manager Ronald L. Olson
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Pastor Scott Higginbotham with Lexington Baptist Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Council Member Priscilla Leal.
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 Pro Tem Loeb called for approval of the minutes of the Regular Council meeting of
February 28, 2012. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
BOARD APPOINTMENT
The council made the following new appointments or reappointments to the city's boards,
commissions and committees:
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Thomas Deyer
Irene Martinez
Bertha Romero
Donnie Contreras
Electrical Advisory Board
Kevin L. Martinez
Island Strategic Action Committee
J.J. Hart
Gabriel Hilpold
Alex Harris
Charles Mader
James Needham
William Goldston
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North Padre Island Development Corporation
Joe Adame
Chris N. Adler, President
David Loeb
Kelley Allen
Larry Elizondo
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Joe Benavides
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 3 - 6). There
were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2012-051
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment #7 to a Contract
for Professional Services with KSA Engineers, Inc. of Longview, Texas, in the amount of
$201,800.00 for a re -stated total of $2,387,216.95 for the Corpus Christi International
Airport Runway 13-31, Runway Extension Safety Mitigation Project for additional
engineering and design work.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen,
Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2012-052
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Associated Construction Partners LTD of Boerne, Texas in an amount of $353,425.00 for
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station Force Main Improvements for the
Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen,
Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2012-053
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a
Contract for Professional Services with HDR, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount
of $147,000 for a total re -stated fee of $244,250 for the Downtown Streets — Chaparral
Project for street signalization.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen,
Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
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6.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029388
Appropriating $26,124.47 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facility Fund
for American Bank Center expenditures; changing the FY2011-2012 Operating Budget,
adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed expenditures by $26,124.47.
(First Reading 02/28/12)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on
its second reading with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029389
Appropriating $268, 000 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities Fund
for Marketing and Co -Promotion Expenditures for the American Bank Center; changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed
expenditures by $268,000. (First Reading 02/28/12)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on
its second reading with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
6.c. ORDINANCE NO. 029390
Appropriating $305,279.91 from reserved fund balance in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities
Fund for American Bank Center Arena Capital Improvement Expenditures; changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155, by increasing
proposed expenditures by $305,279.91. (First Reading 02/28/12)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on
its second reading with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
6.d. ORDINANCE NO. 029391
Appropriating $100,000 from unreserved fund balance of the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund
and authorizing the transfer of $50,000 from the No. 1130 Arena Facility Fund to and
appropriating in the No. 4710 Visitors Facilities Fund for Arena capital and repair
maintenance needs relating to the food and beverage concessions; and changing the
FY2011-2012 Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155, by increasing
revenues by $50,000 and expenditures by $150,000. (First Reading 02/28/12)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on
its second reading with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
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EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb 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 pending litigation styled Civil Action No. C-11-154, Robert
Knabe et al vs. The City of Corpus Christi, et al presently pending in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, 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
Patricia, County with possible discussion and action in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to
deliberate regarding confidential commercial or financial information received from a
business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate, stay or expand within the City
and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations and to deliberate
possible offers of financial or other incentives to said business prospect, 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb announced that no action would be taken on the executive sessions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item No. 7, and a motion was made and passed to open
the following public hearing:
Case No. 1111-01, Bettie L. Barr: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning from the
"CG -2" General Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, resulting in a change
of future land use from commercial use to a light industrial use. The property to be rezoned
is Don Patricio Subdivision, Block S, Lots 23-30, located on the northeast corner at the
intersection of Flour Bluff Drive and Division Road.
Dan McGinn, Development Services referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
current aerial view; existing land use; regional future land use and transportation plan; future land
use; views of the subject property; site plan for the facility; and ownership map. Mr. Ginn stated that
Planning Commission's and staffs recommend denial of the change of zoning from "CG -2" General
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District and in lieu thereof approval of a "CG -2"
General Commercial District with a Special Permit "SP" subject to five (5) conditions, without
resulting in a change of future land use from commercial use to a commercial use with a special
permit.
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Council Member Scott made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Adler. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their vote as follows:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 029392
Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by Owner, Bettie L. Barr,
by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Don Patricio Subdivision, Block S, Lots
23-30, from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit and subject to five (5) conditions; 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: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Adame and Elizondo were absent. (Note: Council Member Martinez was originally absent
for the vote on Item 7 and the Council concurred to accept her vote of "Aye".)
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item No. 8, and a motion was made and passed to
open the following public hearing:
Case No. 0112-01, Yorktown Oso Joint Venture: The applicant is requesting a change of
zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5 District, resulting
in a change of future land use. The property to be rezoned is Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, Section 25, 7.566 acres out of Lot 29, south of Yorktown Boulevard and
east of Rodd Field Road.
Dan McGinn, Development Services referred to a powerpoint presentation including an
aerial view; an existing land use map; future land use map; ownership map; and views of the
subject property. Mr. McGinn reported that Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
of the change of zoning to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5 District.
Council Member Marez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their vote as follows:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 029393
Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by Owner, Yorktown
Oso Joint Venture, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to 7.566 acres out of
Section 25, Lot 29 Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "FR" Farm
Rural 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 with
the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Adame and Elizondo were absent. (Note: Council Member Martinez was originally absent
for the vote on Item 7 and the Council concurred to accept her vote of "Aye".)
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Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item No. 9, and a motion was made and passed to open
the following public hearing:
Case No. 0112-03, Vishal Hotel, LP: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning from
"IL" Light Industrial District to "CG -2" General Commercial District, not resulting in a change
of future land use. The property is described as Byron Willis Subdivision, Block 2A, Lot J,
located south of South Padre Island Drive (State Highway 358), east of Weber Road and
west of Flynn Parkway.
Dan McGinn, Development Services referred to a powerpoint presentation including an
aerial photo; existing land use map; future land use map; regional future land use plan; views of
the subject property; and ownership map. Mr. McGinn stated that Planning Commission and staff
recommend approval of the change of zoning to the "CG -2" General Commercial District.
Council Member Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council
Member Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their vote as follows:
9. ORDINANCE NO. 029394
Amending the Unified Development Code (UDC), upon application by Owner, Vishal Hotel,
LP, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Byron Willis Subdivision, Block 2A,
Lot J, from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "CG -2" General 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 with
the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Adame and Elizondo were absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item No. 16. Jennifer Dragoo, Chairperson of the Ethics
Commission, presented this item and provided clarification on the changes made to the ordinance
based on the council members comments during the presentation on February 28th
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb called for a brief recess from Item 16 to listen to public comment.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb called for comments from the public and there were none.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb returned to discussion on Item 16. Discussion continued regarding the
inclusion of language regarding the penalty for filing a false report. Mayor Pro Tern Loeb called for
comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo spoke regarding the ethics ordinance. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ethics provisions regarding conflicts of interest and complaint
procedures.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal and Marez voting "No";
Adame and Elizondo were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 15. Stacie Talbert, Assistant Director of Parks and
Recreation, provided a background on the naming of a ballfield at the Southside Sports Complex
for Raymond R. Dulak, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Loeb called for comments from the audience. Ethel Dulak
and Bill Kopecky spoke regarding this item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
15. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Naming ball field at Southside Sports Complex at 1901 Paul Jones Avenue the Raymond
R. Dulak, Jr. Ball Field.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 10. Dan McGinn, Development Services referred to
a powerpoint presentation including original case; existing land use map; future land use map; aerial
photo; site plan; original ordinance special permit conditions; and Planning Commission and staff's
recommendation to approve the extension of the Special Permit. Mayor Pro Tem Loeb asked for
comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
10. ORDINANCE NO. 029395
Amending Zoning Ordinance 024699, upon application by Vista Del Mar Irrigation Company,
by adding a two (2) year time extension to the Special Permit term previously approved;
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: Loeb, Adler, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame, Allen
and Elizondo were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 11. Interim Director of Engineering Services Dan Biles
stated that this item is authorizing the execution of a construction contract with Grace Paving &
Construction for Wooldridge Road from Rodd Field Road to Quebec Drive. Mayor Pro Tem Loeb
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. MOTION NO. 2012-054
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Construction Contract with
Grace Paving & Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $2,719,256.42 for
Wooldridge Road from Rodd Field Road to Quebec for the Base Bid (Bond 2008).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen,
Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 12 and announced that he would be abstaining from
the discussion and vote on this item. Council Member Scott made a motion to appoint Council
Member Marez as temporary chair, seconded by Council Member Martinez and passed. Police
Captain Jerry Vesely explained that this item is an amendment to the contract with RedFlex Traffic
Systems for red Tight enforcement program. Temporary Chair Marez asked for comments from the
audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
12.a. MOTION NO. 2012-055
Motion authorizing an amendment to the agreement between the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas and Redflex Traffic System, Inc. for Photo Red Light Enforcement Program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adler, Allen, Leal,
Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb abstained; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
12.b. MOTION NO. 2012-056
Motion executing a Standard Form Citation Verification Services Program Agreement
between the City of Corpus Christi and Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adler, Allen, Leal,
Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Loeb abstained; Adame and Elizondo were absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 13. Jay Reining, Interim Director of Municipal Court
explained that this item included an ordinance amending the code of ordinances and ordinances
appropriating funds for building security, technology, and juvenile case managers. Mayor Pro Tem
Loeb asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 29-48 and 29-52, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, to
authorize additional authorized expenses from the Municipal Court Building Security Fund
and the Juvenile Case Manager Fund consistent with current state law.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
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13.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $170,702 from Municipal Court Building Security Fees in the No. 1035
Municipal Court — Building Security Fund for expenses specifically authorized by state law
and city ordinance; appropriating and transferring $91,097.15 from the General Fund to the
No. 1037 Municipal Court Fund; changing the FY 2011-2012 Adopted Annual Operating
Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed expenditures/revenues
by $170,702.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
13.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $255,720 from Municipal Court's Technology Fees in the No. 1036 Municipal
Court — Technology Fund for expenses specifically authorized by state law and city
ordinance; appropriating in and transferring $150,618 from the General Fund to the No.
1037 Municipal Court -Technology Fund; changing the FY2011-2012 Adopted Annual
Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed
expenditures/revenues by $255,720.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
13.d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $357,206 from Municipal Court's Juvenile Case Manager Fees in the No. 1037
Municipal Court Juvenile Case Manager Fund for expenses specifically authorized by state
law and city ordinance; appropriating in and transferring $247,464 from the General Fund
to the No. 1037 Municipal Court -Juvenile Case Manager Fund; changing the FY2011-2012
Adopted Annual Operating Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing
proposed expenditures/revenues by $357,206.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to Item 14. Pat Eldridge, Police, stated that this item is an
ordinance appropriating funds to continue the school crossing guard program. Mayor Pro Tem Loeb
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 $70,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund to
fund the School Crossing Guard Program for the remainder of FY2012.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Loeb, Adler, Allen, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo
were absent.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Loeb referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda (Items 17 -
37). Mayor Pro Tem Loeb 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 Numbers
24, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, and 37.
17. Motion approving the lease purchase of two (2) five yard wheel loaders from Anderson
Machinery, of Manor, Texas in the amount of $379,629.68 of which $6,757.53 is required
for FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the
Texas Local Government Cooperative. The units will be used by the Solid Waste
Department. Funds for the lease purchase of the wheel loaders will be provided through the
City's lease/financing program.
18. Motion approving the lease purchase of 2,940 96 -gallon curbside recycle containers from
Toter Incorporated, of Statesville, North Carolina for the total amount of $149,899, of which,
$8,080.47 is required for FY2011-2012. 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 recycle program. Funds for the lease
purchase of the curbside recycle containers will be provided through the City's
lease/purchase financing program.
19. Motion approving the lease purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Pneumatic Roller from Holt Cat
Machinery, of Dallas, Texas for a total amount of $101,554 of which $5,440.59 is required
for FY2011/2012. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Texas Local Government Cooperative. The equipment will be used by the City's Street
Department. This unit is a replacement to the fleet. Funds for the lease purchase of the
roller will be provided by the City's lease/purchase financing program.
20. Motion approving the lease purchase of four (4) side loading refuse trucks from Rush Truck
Centers of Texas LP, of Houston, Texas for a total amount of $1,186,120.00 of which
$21,113.32 is required for the remainder of FY2011-2012. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). All units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the Solid
Waste Department. Financing for the lease purchase of the vehicles will be provided
through the City's lease/purchase financing program.
21. Motion approving the purchase of twelve (12) Chevrolet Tahoes from Caldwell Country
Chevrolet, of Caldwell, Texas, for a total amount of $327,562. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative (TLGPC). All units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the Police
Department. Funding is available in the FY2011-2012 Capital Outlay Budget of the Fleet
Maintenance Fund.
22. Motion approving the lease purchase of one (1) trommel screen from McCourt & Sons
Equipment, Inc., of La Grange, Texas fora total amount of $292,125 of which $20,799.68
is required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC).
The equipment is a replacement unit and will be used by the Solid Waste Department.
Financing for the equipment will be provided through the City's lease -purchase financing
program.
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23. Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $129,559
utilizing funds from the 2009 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi
and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
24. Motion approving the purchase of an interface for the Laboratory Information Management
System (LIMS) and [Leads from STARLIMS Corporation, of Hollywood, Florida, for a total
expenditure of $73,550. Funds are available through the Coverdell Forensic Science
Improvement Grant program and Municipal Information Systems.
25.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant from the Coastal
Bend Regional Advisory Council in the amount of $21,133.93 to be used for the purchase
of equipment and supplies to support the delivery of emergency medical services for the
Corpus Christi Fire Department.
25.b. Ordinance appropriating $21,133.93 from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council into
the No. 1056 Ambulance Grant Fund to purchase equipment and supplies to support the
delivery of emergency medical services for the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
26.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents to accept a
$5,381 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Senior
Companion Program (SCP).
26.b. Ordinance appropriating a $5,381 grant awarded by the Corporation for National and
Community Service for the Senior Companion Program (SCP).
27.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a $117,301.38 grant awarded
by the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Program for the FY2012
Senior Community Services (SCP) Elderly Nutrition Program.
27.b. Ordinance appropriating a $117,301.38 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture
Texans Feeding Texans Program in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the
FY2012 Senior Community Services (SCP) Elderly Nutrition Program.
28. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease agreement with the
Buccaneer Commission, Inc. ("Commission") for 2012 Buccaneer Days Festival and related
activities to allow use of City property including areas bounded by Kinney Street, North
Shoreline, South Shoreline, and Park Avenue, including adjacent parking lots during April
23 2012 through May 8, 2012; use of parking lot north of former Memorial Coliseum site
from April 12, 2012 through April 16, 2012; and also including use of McGee Beach for
fireworks launch on April 27, 2012; and provide for Commission paying 50% police overtime,
and 100% of all other City costs and fees.
29. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 027996, which designated a certain area within the
jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi as a tax increment financing district known as
"Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas" (the "Reinvestment
Zone"), to correct the termination date of the Zone; authorizing the City Manager to enter
into an Amended Interlocal Agreement with Del Mar College and Nueces County.
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30.a. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Great Western Soccer League, a non-profit organization, for the use of Terry and Bobby
Labonte Park for its soccer program to end in January 2014 by amending section regarding
water utilities.
30.b. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Padre Youth Football League, a non-profit organization, for the use of Bill Witt Park for its
football program to end in February 2016 by amending section regarding water utilities.
30.c. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend Youth Football League, a non-profit organization, for the
use of Botsford Park for its football program to end in January 2014 by amending section
regarding water utilities.
30.d. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Corpus Christi Senior Softball Association, a non-profit organization, for the use of Kiwanis
Park for its softball program to end in March 2016 by amending section regarding water
utilities.
30.e. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Southside Little Miss Kickball League, a non-profit organization, for the use of property
located at 4200 McArdle Road for its kickball program to end in February 2016 by amending
section regarding water utilities.
30.f. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Southside Youth Sports Complex, a non-profit organization, for the use of Price Park for its
baseball program to end in January 2014 by amending section regarding water utilities.
30.g. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Corpus Christi United Little Miss Kickball League, a non-profit organization, for the use of
Bill Witt Park for its kickball program to end in January 2014 by amending section regarding
water utilities.
30.h. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Padre Soccer League, a non-profit organization, for the use of Bill Witt Park for its soccer
program to end in January 2013 by amending section regarding water utilities.
30.i. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Santa Fe Soccer League, a non-profit organization, for the use of South and North Pope
Park for its soccer program to end in June 2013 by amending section regarding water
utilities.
30.j. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
Corpus Christi Police Athletic League, a non-profit organization, for the use of T.C. Ayers,
Ben Garza, and Driscoll Field for its youth athletic program to end in February 2015 by
amending section regarding water utilities.
30.k. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend the lease agreement with
National Little League, a non-profit organization, for the use of Paul Jones Youth Sports
Complex for its baseball program to end in February 2016 by amending section regarding
water utilities and waiving outstanding water utility balance.
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
March 20, 2012
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at least $3,700,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment and will retain at least 4 current full-
time jobs with an average annual salary of at least $50,000 over a five-year period and the
creation and maintenance of 36 additional full-time jobs with an average annual salary of at
least $50,000 over a five-year period, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute a Business Incentive Project Support Agreement with the CCBJDC regarding
implementation and administration of the Kanon Business Incentive Agreement for the
Creation and Retention of Jobs.
35.a. Ordinance appropriating $300,000 from the Unreserved Fund balance in the No. 1140
Business/Job Development Fund for a business incentive grant from the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation ("CCBJDC") to Oneta Company ("Oneta") for
investing in new facilities and new equipment of their existing manufacturing and distribution
facilities and the creation and retention of jobs; changing the FY2011-2012 Operating
Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 029155 by increasing proposed expenditures by
$300,000.
35.b. Resolution approving a Business Incentive Agreement for the creation and retention of jobs
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation ("CCBJDC") and
Oneta Company ("Oneta"), which provides a grant of up to $300,000, for investing in new
facilities and new equipment for its facilities within the City of Corpus Christi, in which Oneta
will invest at least $4,700,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment and will retain at least 64
current full time jobs with an annual average salary of at least $30,935 over a five-year
period and the creation and maintenance of 31 additional full time jobs with an average
annual salary of at least $30,935 over a five-year period, and authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute a Business Incentive Project Support Agreement with the CCBJDC
regarding implementation and administration of the Oneta Business Incentive Agreement
for the creation and retention of jobs.
36. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a one-yearInterlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District ("District"),
to renew annually automatically, in the annual amount equal to the District's revenue
received from the District's ad valorem taxes each fiscal year at an annual minimum of
$127,000 for assistance in downtown development and redevelopment activities for FY2011-
2012 and annually thereafter as renewed.
37. Case No. 0212-01, Urban Engineering: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning from
the "RS -6" Single-family 6 District to the "RS -4.5) Single-family 4.5 District on Tract 1 and
"CH" Cottage Housing District on Tract 2, without resulting in a change of future land use.
The property to be rezoned is described as Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
Section 26, 20.763 acres out of Lots 29, 30 and 31, located east of Rodd Field Road (County
Road 9) and north of Slough Road (County Road 26). Planning Commission and Staffs
Recommendation: Approval of the change of zoning to the "RS -4.5" Single-family 4.5
District on Tract 1 and "CH" Cottage Housing District on Tract 2.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Olson provided an update on the recruitment of the Director for Municipal
Court position. Mr. Olson stated that interviews were conducted and he is currently working on an
offer with one of the candidates.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Loeb adjourned
the Council meeting at 5:42 p.m. on March 20, 2012.