HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/20/2012I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Special Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of November 20, 2012 which were approved by
the City Council on December 11, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of December, 2012.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Tuesday, November 20, 2042
12:00 PM
Swearing -In Ceremony
Council Chambers
City Secretary Armando Chapa convened the Council meeting. The invocation
was delivered by Father Peter Maritnez, St. Paul the Apostle Church and Father
Frank Martinez, Christus Spohn Hospital. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
City Manager Ron Olson.
The swearing -in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor and Council Members
was conducted by The Honorable Janis Graham Jack, Senior U.S. District
Judge for the Southern District of Texas. The Mayor and each Council Member
thanked their family, friends and voters who elected them. A reception was
held for the incoming Council members, who then held their first Council
meeting after the reception.
A.
CALL MEETING. TO ORDER.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Secretary Armando Chapa,
C.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
City Secretary Armando Chapa verified that the necessary quorum of the
Council and the foregoing necessary Charter Officers, City Manager Ron
Olson, City Attorney Carlos Valdez and City Secretary Armando Chapa were
present to conduct the meeting.
Present: 9- Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Priscilla Leal, Council
Member David Loeb,Mayor Nelda Martinez, Council Member Mark
Scott,Council Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen
Mclntyre,Council Member Lillian Riojas, and Council Member Rudy Garza
Selection of Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor Martinez recommended the following Mayor Pro Tom rotation as
follows:
Council Member David Loeb (November 20, 2012 - February 18, 2013)
Council Member Kelley Allen (February 19, 2013 - May 20, 2013)
Council Member Lillian Riojas (May 21, 2013 - August 19, 2013)
Council Member Mark Scott (August 20, 2013 - November 18, 2013)
Council Member Chad Magill (November 19, 2013 - February 17, 2014)
Council Member Priscilla Leal (February 18, 2014 - May 19, 2014)
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Council Member Colleen McIntyre (May 20, 2014 - August 18, 2014)
Council Member Rudy Garza (August 19, 2014 - End of Term)
The motion was made by Council Member Loeb, seconded by Council Member
Scott and passed.
E.
Proclamations 1 Commendations
1.
F. MINUTES:
2.
Proclamation declaring December 1, 2012, as "World Aids Day"
Mayor Martinez read and presented the Proclamation (s).
Approval of Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2012.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Leal to approve the minutes as presented.
G.
BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 16)
Mayor Martinez called for consideration of the Consent Agenda, Items 3
through 15. City Manager Olson remove Item No. 8 for a staff presentation and
individual consideration. The remaining items were approved by one vote:
3.
Interlocal Agreement for ongoing community needs assessment for the
positive development of youth and families
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas A &M University- Corpus Christi
regarding ongoing community needs assessment.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029677
4.
Agreement for the installation of lighting at the Packery Channel for the
new parking lot and overlooks
Motion approving a Contribution -In- Aid -Of- Construction Agreement
with American Electric Power (AEP) in the amount of $67,114.70 for
the installation of the Packery Channel Parking and Overlooks
Lighting.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012 -192
5. Amendment to Type A agreement for Plant Bikes (Rugged Cycles)
(Original Agreement Passed 05129112)
Resolution approving an amended business incentives agreement
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation ( "Type A Corporation ") and Plant Bikes LLC ( "Rugged
Cycles "), to provide a grant of up to $200,000 to purchase and improve
a manufacturing facility in Corpus Christi and the creation and
retention of jobs.
The foregoing Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye. 9 - Council MemberAllen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029678
6. Adopting City portions of action plan and appointing hazard mitigation
coordinator for the reduction of loss from natural hazards
Resolution adopting the portions of the Coastal Bend Mitigation Action
Plan that pertains to the City of Corpus Christi which were developed
with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments and Appointing the City
Manager or his designee to act as the City's hazard mitigation
coordinator.
The foregoing Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029679
7. Grant Application to develop curriculum for training businesses and
residents for emergency situations
Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application for FEMA
2012 Community Resilience Innovation Challenge Grant in the amount
of $35,000.00 to combine emergency management studies and plans
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to develop a training lesson deliverable by businesses, colleges, and
local schools through human resources including the City's HR
department, new student orientations, and business continuity training
classes.
The foregoing Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029680
8. Ratification of funding agreements for the Emergency Solutions Grant
Program
Motion ratifying the FY2012 -13 Emergency Solutions Grant Program
funding agreements to be effective August 1, 2012
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012 -193
9. Second Reading Ordinance -A change of zoning from the "FR" Farm
Rural District to the "RM -2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 1 and the
"RS -6" Single - Family 6 District on Tract 2, at 4033, 4013, 4001, 3933,
3901 Airline Road (1st Reading 11/13112)
Case No. 1012 -01 The Mostaghasi Investment Trust DBA Sun George
Contracting and Development Co.: A change of zoning from the "FR"
Farm Rural District to the "RM -2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 1 and
the "RS -6" Single- Family 6 District on Tract 2, resulting in a change of
future land use from commercial to high density residential on Tract 1
and from medium density residential to low density residential on Tract
2. The property to be rezoned is described as being a 21.179 -acre
tract of land out of Lots 7 and 8, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts, located on the southwest corner of Airline
Road and Lipes Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 10, 2012):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RM -2" Multifamily 2 District on Tract 1 and the "RS -6"
Single - Family 6 District on Tract 2.
Ordinance
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Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( "UDC') upon
application by The Mostaghasi Investment Trust DBA Sun George
Contracting and Development Co. ( "Owner "), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 21.179 -acre tract of land out of Lots 7
and 8, Section 21, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RM -2" Multifamily 2 District on
Tract 1 and the "RS -6" Single - Family 6 District on Tract 2; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with
the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member McIntyre,
Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Magill
Enactment No: 029681
10. Second Reading Ordinance - A change of zoning from the "CN -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CG -2" General Commercial
District, at 6197 Dunbarton Oak Drive (1st Reading 11/13112)
Case No. 1012 -02 Saratoga Highway Properties, LLC: A change of
zoning from the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District, without resulting in a change of
future land use. The property to be rezoned is described as being a
3.38 -acre tract of land out of Lot 1, Block 3, Cimarron Center, located
on the southwest corner of Dunbarton Oak Drive and Cimarron
Boulevard_
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 10, 2012):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CN -1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "CG -2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC") upon
application by Saratoga Highway Properties, LLC ( "Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 3.38 -acre tract of land
out of Lot 1, Block 3, Cimarron Center, from the "CN -1" Neighborhood
Commercial district to the "CG -2° General Commercial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with
the following vote:
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Aye: 9 - Council MemberAllen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029682
11. Second Reading Ordinance - A change of zoning from the "FR" Farm
Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single - Family 4.5 District, at 7201
Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 11113112).
Case No. 1012 -03 Yorktown Oso Joint Venture: A change of zoning
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single - Family 4.5
District, without resulting in a change of future land use. The property
to be rezoned is described as being a 7.339 -acre tract of land out of
Lots 29 and 30, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located east of Rodd Field Road and south of Stampede Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 10, 2012):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RS4.5" Single- Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( "UDC') upon
application by Yorktown Oso Joint Venture, acting as agent on behalf
of Related Investors, Ltd. ( "Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference to a 7.339 -acre tract of land out of Lots 29 and 30,
Section 25, 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; and
providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - Council MemberAllen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029683
12. Second Reading Ordinance - A change of zoning from the "FR" Farm
Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single - Family 4.5 District, at 7201
Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 11113112)
Case No. 1012 -04 Yorktown Oso Joint Venture: A change of zoning
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS -4.5" Single - Family 4.5
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District, without resulting in a change of future land use. The property
to be rezoned is described as being a 13.206 -acre tract of land out of
Lots 31 and 32, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden
Tracts, located east of Rodd Field Road and south of High Gun Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 10, 2012):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "RS -4.5" Single - Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( "UDC ") upon
application by Yorktown Oso Joint Venture, acting as agent on behalf
of Related Investors, Ltd. ( "Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map
in reference to a 13.206 -acre tract of land out of Lots 31 and 32,
Section 25, 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; and
providing for a repealer clause, penalties, and publication,
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved an second reading with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029684
13. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating developer fees and
interest for park improvements and related projects (1st Reading
11113112)
Ordinance appropriating $43,824.93 in developer contributions and
$1,241.91 in interest earnings for a sum of $45,066.84 in the No. 4720
Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements, and other related
projects.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment Na 029685
14. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State grant
for Meals on Wheels Program (1st Reading 11113112)
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a $248,663.25 grant awarded by the
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services and appropriating
in No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the FY 2012 Senior
Community Services, Title XIX and Title XX Meals on Wheels
Program.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029686
15. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the number of members for
the Sister City Committee (1 st Reading 11113112)
Ordinance to revise the membership of the Sister City Committee from
21 members to 15 members.
The foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029687
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 16)
16. Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys regarding a matter in
which the duty of an attorney for the governmental body under the
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of.
Texas clearly conflicts. with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code, with possible discussion and action in open session.
Mayor Martinez read Executive Session Item No. 16. The council went into
executive session. The council returned from executive session. Mayor
Martinez announced that no action would be taken on the executive session.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ITEM 17
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 17. Pete Anaya, Director of Planning and
Environmental Services stated that this item is for a Public Hearing and First
Reading Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan to include American's
Disability Act (ADA) improvements within the public rights -of -way in areas
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where capital improvement and bond projects have not been identified.
A motion was made by Council Member Loeb, seconded by Council Member
Leal to open the public hearing. Mayor Martinez called for comments from the
audience. Abel Alonzo spoke in support of the program and thanked the City
and Staff.
17. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements within
public right -of -ways (1st Reading 11120112)
Ordinance amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi by adoption of the Corpus Christi ADA Master Plan; providing
for repeal of conflicting ordinances; and providing for severance
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as follows:
Aye: 9- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029677
L. REGULAR AGENDA: ITEM 18
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 18. Emily Martinez, Economic
Development stated that this item is nominating Valero Refining as a Double
Jumbo Texas Enterprise Zone project. She added that Valero Refining is
committing $200 million in investments and retaining approximately 383 jobs.
Ms. Martinez stated that Valero will receive the Double Jumbo Zone project
which allows them a rebate of State sales tax up to $2.5 million.
Mayor Martinez asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments.
18. Nominating oil refining company as a double jumbo Texas Enterprise
Zone project making them eligible for State sales tax rebates
Approving a resolution nominating Valero Refining ( "Valero ") to the
Office of the Governor Economic Development & Tourism ( "EDT ")
through the Economic Development Bank ( "Bank ") as a double jumbo
enterprise project pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act ( "Act ").
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved as follows:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Riojas
Enactment No: 029688
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M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 19 - 21)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 19. Floyd Simpson, Police Chief stated
that this item is appropriating a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security in the amount of $22,268, to strenghten our homeland security
preparedness.
Mayor Martinez asked for comments from audience. There were no comments.
19. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating Federal grant
to strengthen homeland security preparedness
Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to accept a grant in the amount of $22,268 from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security FEMA for funding eligible under the
FY 2012 Port Security Grant Program to purchase law enforcement
equipment for the Police Department; and appropriating the $22,268 in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as follows:
Aye: 9 - Council MemberAllen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029679
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 20. Yasmine Chapman, Director of Human
Resources stated that this ordinance is authorizing updated service credits in
accordance with the Corpus Christi Police Union to provide for increased prior
and current service annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased
retirees.
Mayor Martinez asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments.
20. First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing "Updated Service Credits" and
"Increased Prior and Current Service Annuities" in the Texas Municipal
Retirement System for adherence to collective bargaining agreement
An ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the
Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said
system for service performed by qualifying members of such system
who presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for
increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and
beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective
date for such actions; and providing for severance_
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as follows:
Aye. 9 - Council MemberAllen, Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb,
Mayor Martinez, Council Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council
Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 029678
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 21. Floyd Simpson, Police Chief stated
that this item is for the purchase of additional police motorcycles, and hard
cases and LED lighting for patrol rifles previously purchased.
Mayor Martinez asked for comments from the audience. There were no
comments.
21. First Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for one -time
expenditures to provide three police motorcycles and lights and
hardcases for previously purchased patrol rifles
Ordinance appropriating $85,000 from the unreserved fund balance in
No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund. for "one- time" expenditures in
the FY 2012 -2013 operating budget, and changing the FY 2012 -2013
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029577 by increasing
appropriations by $85,000.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading as follows:
Enactment No: 029680
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: ITEMS 22 - 33
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda section, Items 22 through 33.
Mayor Martinez stated that these items are for informational purposes only and
that no action or public comment would betaken. City Manager Olson
announced that staff would provide a presentation on Items 29 through 33; and
Council requested presentations on Items 23, 27, and 28.
22. Supply Agreement for Firefighting Clothing
Motion approving a supply agreement with Casco Industries Inc.,
Pasadena, Texas for firefighting clothing consisting of ninety sets of
pants and coats, based on only bid, in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI- 0003 -13 for an estimated annual expenditure of $139,064.40 of
which $92,709.60 is required for the remainder of FY 2012 -2013. The
term of the agreement will be for twelve months with an option to
extend for up to two additional twelve -month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee. Funds
have been budgeted by Fire Department in FY 2012 -2013.
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This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -194
23. Approving the purchase of nineteen (19) Chevrolet Tahoes for
replacement vehicles in the Police Department fleet
Motion approving the purchase of nineteen (19) Chevrolet Tahoes from
Caldwell Country, Caldwell, Texas for a total amount of $521,639. 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 FY 2012 -2013 Capital Outlay
Budget of the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -195
24. Purchase of a replacement vehicle (vacuum truck) for the maintenance
of wastewater collection main lines
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) vacuum truck from Houston
Freightliner, Inc., Houston, Texas for a total amount of $305,896.14.
The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston - Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). Funding is
available in the FY 2012 -2013 Capital Outlay Budget of the
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -196
25. Amending City Investment Policy to further protect the City's assets
Resolution approving amendments to the City Investment Policy to
amend term for Certificate of Deposit from one to two years and
include brokered certificates of deposit as an authorized investment;
and approving the Investment Policy as amended.
This Resolution was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029689
26. Agreement for temporary tax abatement for outpatient surgery center
providing for 12 permanent jobs located at 6200 Saratoga Boulevard
Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement with JHPK, LLC
providing for temporary property tax abatement.
This Resolution was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029690
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27. Contract amendment no. 2 to authorize additional design time for Hike
and Bike Trails project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to ratify Amendment
No. 2 to the Contract for Professional Services with JEC Architects,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $7,800.00, for a total
restated amount not to exceed $52,175.00 for the Hike & Bike Trails -
City Wide (Bond 2008).
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -197
28. Interlocal agreement for extending waterline on County Road 52 for
installation of fire hydrants
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County and the Nueces County
Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 in an amount not to
exceed $25,000, to extend the water line on County Road 52.
This Resolution was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
29. Professional services contract for decommissioning of wastewater
treatment plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $590,887.00 for the Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -198
30. Construction contract for an effluent line from Oso Water Reclamation
Plant to Wooldridge Lift Station for delivering effluent water to various
golf courses and City Parks via existing effluent distribution network
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with S.J. Louis Construction in the amount of
$2,433,323.70 for the Oso Effluent Re -Use Distribution System Phase
1 Project.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
31.
Enactment No: M2012 -196
Refunding of existing General Improvement Bonds (Related Items 21 -
23)
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Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, & Co., as
Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas General
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C and for the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds,
Taxable Series 2012.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2012 -198
32. Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas General
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2012C ", levying an annual ad
valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of
the Bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the
Bonds, including the approval and distribution of an official statement
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement; a purchase contract, and an escrow and trust agreement;
complying with the letter of representations on file 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 bonds, and providing an effective date_
This Ordinance was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029681
33. Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas General
Improvement Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2012 ", levying an
annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the
payment of the Bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and
resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and
delivery of the Bonds, including the approval and distribution of an
official statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a
paying agent/registrar agreement; a purchase contract, and an escrow
and trust agreement; complying with the letter of representations on
file 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 bonds, and providing an effective
date.
This Ordinance was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 029696
O, UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 34)
34. Annual Status Report from the Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) on Harbor Bridge Improvements /Replacement and other
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construction, maintenance and administrative issues.
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 34, Annual Status Report from Texas
Department of Transportation on Harbor Bridge Improvements /Replacement.
Lonnie Gregorcyk, District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation
provided an overview of the following major projects under construction. 1)
BS 286A - Ayers Street, to widen four lanes with a continuous left turning lane,
target completion is early June 2013 and approximate cost of projct is $5.5
million; 2) Americans Disability Act (ADA) - Various Roadway, to install and
upgrade curb ramps, a year from completion, and approximate cost of project
is $1.2 million; 3) FM 24 - Violet Road, to rehabilitate roadways, target
completion is May 2013 and approximately cost of project is $2.3 million; and
4) FM 3386 - McKenzie Road, is to rehabilitate roadways and add shoulders.
The project began in August 2012 and is scheduled to be completed by
Summer 2013 and approximate cost of project is $2.8 million. Mr. Gregorcyk
then discussed future projects.
P. PUBLIC COMMENT.
Mayor Martinez referred to Public Comment. Carolyn Moon spoke about an
item on the agenda related to development, water and sewer lines; Art Norman
congratulatd the Council on their election, and spoke about Oso Creek Park
and invited the Council and City Staff to the following two events: 1) Saturday,
December 1st starting at 630 am for Guided Hiking Tours; and 2) HighTouch
Technologies, Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 6, from 3:30 pm to
5:30 .pm, at 711 N. Carancahua.
Q. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
City Manager Olson announced the following updates: 1) a Council
Orientation on Tuesday, December 4 at 8:30 am, 2) introduced Kimberly
Jozwiak, the new Director of Municipal Court, 3) an update regarding the
schedule for the 2012 Bond Projects is planned for December 11, 4) update on
Street User Fee is planned for December 18, and 5) spoke about the
management contract with the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
and announced that Carol Rehtmeyer has been hired as the Museum Director
and that Ms. Rehtmeyer works for the joint partnership.
* New City Council Member Orientation
* Update on City Operations
R. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez made the following Council Committee Appointments:
Council Municipal Court Committee: Chair - Council Member David Loeb;
Members - Council Members Colleen McIntyre, Kelley Allen, and Rudy Garza
Council Audit Committee: Chair - Mark Scott; Members - Council Members
Lillian Riojas, Chad Magill, and Priscilla Leal
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Martinez
declared the Council meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm on November 20, 2012.
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