HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/17/2012I 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 July 17, 2012 which were approved by the City
Council on July 24, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of July, 2012.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
12:00 PM Council Chambers
A. Call meeting to order.
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation.
The invocation was delivered by Associate Pastor Darryl Hart, Immanuel
Fellowship.
C. Pledge of Allegiance.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Larry Elizondo.
D. Roll CaII.
City Secretary Chapa verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the
necessary Charter Officers, City Manager Ron Olson, City Attorney Carlos
Valdez and City Secretary Armando Chapa were present to conduct the
meeting.
Present: 9 - Mayor Joe Adame,Council Member Chris Adler,Council Member Kelley
AIIen,Council Member Larry Elizondo,Council Member Priscilla Leal,Council
Member David Loeb,Council Member John Marez,Council Member Nelda
Martinez, and Council Member Mark Scott
E. Proclamations 1 Commendations: (NONE)
F. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Meeting Minutes - July 10, 2012.
A motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by Council
Member Adler to approve the minutes as presented and passed with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Allen, Elizondo, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez
and Scott, voting "Aye".
G. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Library Board
Oil & Gas Advisory Committee
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Planning Commission
Water Resources Advisory Committee
The following appointments andlor reappointments were made to the City's
Boards and Commissions:
Building Code Board of Appeals: Reappointed - John Kendall (Building
Industry) and Ricardo Martinez (Engineer); New Appointments - Ray Jones
(Building Industry) and Vincent Doyle (Not Connected with Building Industry)
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation: New
Appointment - Edward Martin
Library Board: New Appointment- Roberta Seawell (La Retama)
Oil & Gas Advisory Committee: New Appointments - William Perry Mofitt
(Alternate, Oil industry) and Randy Schnettler (Alternate, General Public);
Realignment to Regular Members - Gary Meurer (General Public) and Paul
Grivich (Oil Industry)
Planning Commission: New Appointments Fred Braselton, Chris Hamilton,
Mike Lippincott and Philip Ramirez
Water Resources Advisory Committee: New Appointment - Robert Kunkel (Port
Industries) and Paula Stanley (Apartment Owners Association)
Enactment No:
i. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 11)
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda, Items 3 through
11. There were no comments and the items were approved by one vote:
3. Purchase of traffic signals and equipment
Motion approving the purchase of traffic signals and equipment from
Siemens Industry, Inc., Austin, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI -0155-12 based on lowest responsible bid for a total amount of
$55,750. Funds have been budgeted by Traffic Engineering in FY
2011-2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Adame, Council Member Adler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-128
4. Purchase of food items for Elderly Nutrition Program
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the
following amounts in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-12-3 for food items which
include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables; meats and condiments,
for an estimated six month expenditure of $194,522.94 of which
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5.
6.
$32,420.49 is required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The terms of
the contracts shall be for six months with options to extend for up to three
additional months, subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments, the suppliers, and the City Manager or designee. Funds
are available through the Meals on Wheels Grant.
LaBatt Food Service
Corpus Christi, Texas
162 Line Items
$91,102.80
Performance Food Group
Victoria, Texas
99 Line Items
$103,420.14
Grand Total: $194,522.94
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-129
Purchase of replacement vacuum truck for Wastewater department
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) vacuum truck from Houston
Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas for a total amount of $303,976.14. The
award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). The unit is a
replacement to the fleet and will be used by the Wastewater Department.
Funding is available in the FY 2011-2012 Capital Outlay Budget of the
Wastewater System Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and pproved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 -
MayorAdame, Council MemberAd]er, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-130
Supply agreement for conversion of fleet vehicles from gasoline to
compressed natural gas (CNG)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Natural Gas Vehicles Texas,
Inc., Dallas, Texas for the conversion and up -fitting of ten (10) vehicles
from gasoline fuel to compressed natural gas (CNG) in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. Bl -0163-12 based on lowest responsible bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $98,600. The term of the agreement will
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be for twelve months with options to extend for up to two additional
twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager, or designee. Funds are available in the Gas Grant Fund No.
1053, Gas Fund, Maintenance Service Reserve for Fleet Replacement
Fund and Storm Water Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-131
7. Service agreement to provide portable chemical toilets
Motion approving a service agreement with Skid -O -Kan Company,
Corpus Christi, Texas for portable chemical toilets in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI -0148-12, based on lowest responsible bid, for a total
estimated annual expenditure of $61,411.50 of which $5,117.63 is
required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The term of the agreement
shall be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2)
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier
and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
using Departments in FY 2011- 2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-132
8. Service agreement to provide dumpster containers for using City
departments
Motion approving a service agreement with CC Disposal Service,
Corpus Christi, Texas for dumpster route collection in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. BI -0161-12, based on lowest responsible bid, for a total
estimated annual expenditure of $89,088.00 of which $7,424.00 is
required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The term of the agreement
shall be for twelve (12) months with options to extend for up to two (2)
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier
and the City Manager or designee. Funds have been budgeted by the
using Departments in FY 2011- 2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-133
9. Construction contract for sports field improvements to Bill Witt and
Botsford Parks
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Lowman Land Improvements of Orange
Grove, Texas for the Bill Witt and Botsford Park Improvements project in
the amount of $237,401.95 for the Base Bid (Bond 2008 Project - Sports
Field Improvements).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-134
10. Professional services contract for architect/engineering services for
wastewater service line repair
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Contract
for Professional Services with Engineering Construction Management
Services (ECMS) of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $60,400.00
for the Wastewater Service Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and
Manhole Ring Cover Adjustment Program FY2012 for construction
inspection services.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council Member Adler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012-135
11. Lease renewal for Tejas Bowman Archery Club on property located off of
McKinzie Road and Allison Drive
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
five-year lease agreement with Tejas Bowmen Archery Club for the use of
City property near Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant off of McKenzie
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Road, to maintain and operate an archery range; and declaration of
emergency.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained; 0
Enactment No: 029559
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
12.
MayorAdame read Executive Session No. 12. The Council went into executive
session. The council returned from executive 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.
MayorAdame announced that no action would be taken on the executive
session.
A motion was made to amend the minutes to reflect that Council Member
Priscilla Leal did not attend the Executive Session, and passed.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
L. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE1
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 - 14)
MayorAdame referred to Item No. 13. Michael Morris, Director of Parks and
Recreation stated that this item is renaming Corpus Christi Beach to "North
Beach". He added that the Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee is
recommending the renaming. MayorAdame asked for comments from the
audience. John Sloan and Carrie Robertson spoke in support of the renaming.
13. Ordinance renaming North Beach
Second Reading Ordinance - To rename certain areas in the City of
Corpus Christi as "North Beach". (1st Reading - 7/17/12)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 Council Member Marez
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029564
MayorAdame referred to Item No. 14. Peter Davdison, Marina Superintendent
stated that this item is accepting a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife
Department in the amount of $12,457, with a City match of $4,152.50 for a boat
pump -out system for the Marina. MayorAdame asked for comments from the
audience. There were no comments.
14. Acceptance of grant and appropriation of funds for Marina boat pump -out
system
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department in the amount of $12,457.00 for the Corpus
Christi Marina boat pump -out system, with a City match of $4,152.50 in
the No. 4700 Marina Fund for a total project cost of $16,609.50; and
appropriating the $12,457.00 grant in the No. 1058 Marina Grants Fund
for a boat pump -out system for the Corpus Christi Marina.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Adams, Council Member Adler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Marez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029560
N. SPECIAL BUDGET CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 15 - 23)
PROPOSED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY 2012-13 CAPITAL BUDGET
MayorAdame referred to item No. 15. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager
stated that this is the first reading for approving the Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Capital Improvement Planning Guide. He added that a presentation was
provided to the Council last week during the public hearing. MayorAdame
asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments.
15. Approval of FY 2012-13 Capital Budget
Second Reading Ordinance - Approving the Fiscal Year 2012-2013
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of
$212,844,400. (1st Reading - 7/17/12)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029565
PROPOSED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FY 2012-13 OPERATING BUDGET
MayorAdame referred to Item No. 16. Eddie Houlihan, Assistant Director of
Management and Budget stated that this is the first reading of the Proposed
Operating Budget for FY 2012-2013. Mr. Houlihan added that the revenues total
$723,139,064, and expenditures total $730,351,256. He referred to two
proposed amendments to the budget.
Council Member Scott made a motion to amend the budget by removing
$250,000 from the Convention Incentive Fund and add to the Community Event
Fund (CEF), seconded by Council Member Elizondo. After discussion, Council
Member Scott withdrew his motion.
City Secretary Chapa announced that staff is proposing two amendments to the
budget. A motion was made by Council Member Martinez, seconded by
Council Member Loeb to: 1) increase revenues for the Corpus Christi Museum
of Science and History by $50,000, and 2) reduce the increase for the Police
Health Plan from 11.6% to 9%, and passed. Mayor Adame asked for comments
from the audience. Abel Alonzo spoke regarding $2 million to the Arena and
asked for a list of how the money will be spent.
16. Ordinance adopting proposed FY 2012-13 operating budget
Second Reading Ordinance - Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget
for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 2012; to be filed with the
County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget and
providing for severance. (1st Reading 7/17/12)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as
amended with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 17. Eddie Houlihan, Assistant Director of
Management and Budget stated that this is a first reading ordinance ratifying
the increase in property tax revenues in the amount of $1,880,999. Mayor
Adame asked for comments from the audience, There were no comments.
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17. Second Reading Ordinance - Ratifying increase in property tax revenues
in 2012-13 operating budget (First Reading 7/17/12)
Ordinance to ratify increase of $1,880,999 in property tax revenues from
last year's operating budget as reflected in the 2012-2013 operating
budget.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 -
Abstained:
-
Abstained: 0
MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Council
Member Marez, Council Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
PROPOSED FEE / RATE ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED FY
2012-13 OPERATING BUDGET
Mayor Adame referred to the Proposed Fee and Rate Adjustment for
FY2012-2013 Operating Budget, Items 18 through 23. Council Members
discussed Item No. 20, regarding fee increases for temporary street closures for
neighborhood, small, large/special events and a new fee for parades, walks,
marches and sporting event. Mayor Adame asked for comments from
audience. Carolyn Moon and Freddy Ramirez spoke in opposition to the fees
related to parades, walks, marches and sporting event. Mike Staff stated that
permit fees should be equitable.
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Fee increases for incentives to return
Library items (First Reading 7/17/12)
Ordinance amending Section 2-79 "Fees" of the Code of Ordinances by
defining lost item, referring accounts with a lost item to collection,
modifying lost item fee processing, authorizing replacement library card
fee, authorizing increase in overdue fees for audio/visual items; providing
an effective date; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Adame, Council Member Adler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Marez, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
19. Second Reading Ordinance - Repealing the electronic processing fee for
utility payments (First Reading 7/17/12)
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 17,
Finance, by repealing Section 17-3.1, regarding utility payments
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convenience fee; providing for severance; providing for publication; and
providing for effective date of August 1, 2012.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Marez, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
20. Second Reading Ordinance - Permit fee increases for traffic engineering
application process (Related items ) (First Reading 7/17/12)
Fee increases for temporary street closures for neighborhood, small,
large/special events and new fee for parades, walks, marches and
sporting events
Ordinance amending Section 49-16 of the Code of Ordinances to revise
and increase fees for temporary street closure permits, classify and add
permit fees for parades, walks, marches, and sporting events, and
provide authority for the traffic engineer to issue all temporary street
closure permits; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Leal, Council Member Martinez and
Council Member Scott
Nay: 2 - Council Member Loeb and Council Member Marez
Abstained; 0
21. Second Reading Ordinance - Fee increases for banner permits (First
Reading 7/17/12)
Ordinance amending Section 3-3(2)(c) of the Code of Ordinances to
increase the fee for a banner permit from $ 25.00 to $ 35.00; providing
for severance; providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - MayorAdame, Council MemberAdler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Marez, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
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22. Second Reading Ordinance - Fee increases for Residential Traffic
Management Program (First Reading 7/17/12)
Ordinance amending Section 53-88 of the Code of Ordinances to
provide for an administrative fee of $ 100.00 to initiate a traffic calming
study device process; providing for severance; and providing for
publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - MayorAdame, Council Member Adler, Council Member Allen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Marez, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
23. Second Reading Ordinance - Water rate and fee adjustments (First
Reading 7/17112)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water rates and fees; providing for
severance; providing an effective date; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - MayorAdame, Council Member Adler, Council MemberAllen, Council
Member Elizondo, Council Member Loeb, Council Member Marez, Council
Member Martinez and Council Member Scott
Absent: 1 - Council Member Leal
Abstained: 0
O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 24 33)
MayorAdame referred to the Future Agenda section, Items 24 through 33.
MayorAdame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and
that no action or public comment would be taken at this time. City Manager
Olson stated that Item No. 24 is being withdrawn. Staff provided a presentation
on Items 26 through 33.
24. Resolution for adjusting recreational fees for FY 2012-2013
Resolution authorizing adjustment of parks, recreation, cultural, and
leisure time activities rental and recreational fees; adding new rental fees
and recreational fees for fiscal year 2012-2013; providing for publication;
providing for effective date; and providing for severance.
City Manager Olson announced that this item is being withdrawn.
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25. Agreement with CCISD for juvenile assessment center services
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with the Corpus Christi Independent School District
to provide Juvenile Assessment Center services.
This Resolution was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029561
26. Professional services contract for third party review of FEMA data and
model analysis of seawall area (Related items 5-6)
Ordinance approving and appropriating the transfer of $175,000 from
Unreserved Fund balance in No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund to and
appropriating in the No. 3271 Seawall Type GIP Fund for the
Preliminary FEMA Bayfront Flood Insurance Rate Maps Assessment
Project; and declaring an emergency.
This Emergency Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029562
27. Ordinance amending the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 029135 to add Project No. E12070 Preliminary FEMA
Bayfront Firm Assessment; increasing revenues and expenditures in the
amount of $175,000 each; and declaring an emergency.
This Emergency Ordinance was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029563
28. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Professional Services Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of $168,312.00 for the Preliminary FEMA
Bayfront Flood Insurance Rate Maps Assessment project
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-136
29. Award of construction. contract and amendments to professional services
contracts for Williams Drive phase 1 and 2 (Bond 2008) (Related items
12-14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction Contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc of
Houston, Texas in the amount of $17,714,384.10 for Williams Drive
Phases 1 & 2 from Rodd Field to Nile Drive and Nile Drive to Airline
Road for the Base Bid and Additive Alternates No. 1 & 2. (Bond 2008)
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This Motion was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-138
30. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 3 to a Contract for Professional Services with RVE, Inc.
of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $85,160.00 for a restated fee of
$1,115,640.00 for Williams Drive Phase 1 from Rodd Field to Nile Drive
for TxDOT assistance, plan revisions, and additional construction
observation services. (Bond 2008)
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-139
31. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to a Contract for Professional Services with Naismith
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $126,540.00
for a restated fee of $1,232,714.00 for Williams Drive Phase 2 from Nile
Drive to Airline Road for additional construction observation services.
(Bond 2008)
This Motion was recommended by staff to the Regular Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012-140
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING
32. Amend Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Community Development
Block Grant project
Public hearing to consider a motion regarding an amendment to the 2005
and 2010 Consolidated Annual Action Plans (CAAP) approved by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to change
the location and scope of work for a FY05 and FY10 Community
Development Block Grant project forAVANCE; and to authorize the City
Manager or designee, following the conclusion of the public comment
period required by HUD, to amend the FY05 and FY10 CMP, by
changing the location and scope of work for a Community Development
Block Grant project forAVANCE; and to execute all necessary
documents with HUD and the CAAP grantee as may be required to
complete the project.
This Motion was recommended by staff to Public Hearing.
Enactment No: M2012-137
FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING
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33. Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing and Finance Corporation
(CCHFC)
1. CaII meeting to order
2. Secretary Armando Chapa calls roll.
3. Approve minutes from Board meeting of February 28, 2012.
4. Treasurer's Report
5. Election of officers
6. Consider approval of an interim construction loan to CDG Housing
Corpus Christi, Ltd. in connection with the development of The Villas at
Woodbend.
7. Consider a resolution authorizing the General Manager to designate a
person to act as his designee for executing documents of the CCHFC.
8. Public comment
9. Adjourn
This meeting was recommended by staff to the Corporation section,
P. UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEMS 34 - 35)
34. Bond Issue 2012 Project Recommendation
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 33, Updated on Bond issue 2012 Project
Recommendation. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager discussed the
timeline, preliminary projects, recommended street projects, possible street
projects, possible public facility projects, possible parks and recreation
improvements, and economic development potential projects.
35. Street Improvement Funding Recommendation
MayorAdame referred to Item No. 35, Street Improvement Funding
Recommendation. Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager provided a
presentation and discussed the following issues: Street Funding Requirement
Overview; Street Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Work Plan; Cost of
Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Work Plan; Revised Assessment Program; Street
Maintenance Program Funding Requirement; Street User Fee; Street
Maintenance Work Plan; Summary of Total Cost of Work Plans; Design
Standards; Street Cuts and Cost Recovery and Potential Legislative Agenda
Items.
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Q. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED
ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 P.M., OR AT THE
END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. A recording is made of the meeting;
therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state
your name and address. If you have a petition or other information pertaining
to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Mayor Adame referred to the Public Comment section of the agenda. Andrea
Montalvo Hammod spoke in opposition of closing Winrock Park; Willa Dean
Smith spoke in opposition of closing Winrock Park; Sally Vera spoke in
opposition of closing Winrock Park; Trian Serbu opposes the street repair fee;
Jack Gordy spoke about the signs on RTA bus benches; Susie Luna-Saldana
spoke in support of women representation on board and supports the
recommendation of appointing Debbie Lindsey -Opel to the Type A Board;
Carolyn Moon spoke about the plastic bag fee and lack of education; Heather
Moretzsohn spoke about the funding cuts to the Sister City Exchange Project
and supports restoring funding to this program; Jacob Bartlett spoke in support
of funding the Sister City Exchange Program; Annie Rodriguez spoke in
support of funding the Sister City Exchange Program; Incarnate Word Academy
Student spoke in support of funding the Sister City Exchange Program; John
Porter read a letter on behalf of Leo Diaz in regards to supporting the Sister
City Exchange Program; Abel Alonzo asked for equitability when supporting
programs; Colin Sykes spoke about a recent ruling by the Supreme Court
regarding Corporations are People and the effect on the election process; Jim
Klein spoke about the Citizens United and asked for support of a Resolution to
overturn the Citizens United court case; Maria Garza spoke about the salary
levels for the City of Corpus Christi; Rosie Colin thanked the Council for their
work on behalf of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
R. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
There were no City Manager comments.
* Update on City Operations
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame
adjourned the meeting at 5:30 pm.
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