HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/11/2012I 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 December 11, 2012 which were approved by
the City Council on December 18, 2012.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 18th day of December, 2012.
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Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012 12:00 PM
Council Chambers
A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER.
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order.
B. INVOCATION.
The invocation was delivered by Chuck Goodwin, Fish for Life Ministries.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson.
D. ROLL CALL.
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
E. Proclamations 1 Commendations
1. H.E.B. Feast of Sharing
City Manager's "At Your Service" Award
Mayor Martinez announced the presentations.
F. MINUTES:
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes - Special Meeting of November 14, 2012
and Regular Meeting of November 20, 2012.
A motion was made by Council Member Priscilla Leal, seconded by Council
Member Mark Scott to approve the minutes as presented.
G. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Citizens Advisory Health Board
Library Board
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Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Regional Health Awareness Board
The following reappoinmentslnew appointments were made to the following
City boards, commissions and committees:
Citizens Advisory Health Board. Amanda Stu kenberg - Reappointed; Thomas
Rosales (Joint) - New Appointment
Library Board: Dr. Stuard Elovitz and Natalie Rogen (Friends/Library) -
Reappointed; Evelyn Sue Donahoe - New Appointment
Museum of Science & History Advisory Board: Kathy Juneau
(Friends /Museum), Tom Kimes (Friends /Museum), Linda Torno (Education), Dr.
Jonda Halcomb (Higher Education), Pablo Arturo Garza (Business Community),
Scott Sutherland (Business Community), Luis Cabrera (Advisory), and
Shannon Madden (Advisory)
Regional Health Awareness Board: Donna Huddleston and Smbar Qureshi
Enactment No:
CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 15)
Mayor Martinez called for consideration of the Consent Agenda, Items 4
through 15. Mayor Martinez asked for council and public comments and there
were none. The following items were approved by one vote:
4. 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.
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 Rojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012 -194
5. 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
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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.
The foregoing motion 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: M2012 -195
6. 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.
The foregoing motion 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: M2012 -196
7. 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.
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: 029689
8. 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
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providing for temporary property tax abatement..
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- 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: 1 - Council Member Allen
Enactment No: 029690
9. 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).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the followig 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 Rojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012 -197
10. 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_
The foregoing motion was passd 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: M2012 -198
11. 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
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$2,433,323.70 for the Oso Effluent Re -Use Distribution System Phase
1 Project.
The foregoing mofion 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 -199
12. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Comprehensive Plan to
include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements`within
public right-of-ways (1st Reading 11 /20112)
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 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: 029691
13. Second 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 (1st Reading 11120/12)
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.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Allen, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Scott, Council Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council
Member Riojas and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Leal
Enactment No: 029692
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14. Second Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating Federal
grant to strengthen homeland security preparedness (1st Reading
11120112)
Ordinance 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 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: 029693
15. Second Reading Ordinance - Appropriating funds for one -time
expenditures to provide three police motorcycles and lights and
hardcases for previously purchased patrol rifles (1st Reading 11 /20/12)
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 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: 029694
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 16 -18)
Mayor Martinez read Executive Session Items 16 through 18. The council went
into executive session. The council returned from executive session.
16. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 to consult with attorneys regarding contemplated litigation
related to the city of Corpus Christi's wastewater treatment plants, with
possible discussion and action in open session.
This E- Session Item was discussed.
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17. 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.
This E- Session Item was discussed.
18. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.072 to deliberate the value of real property because deliberation in
an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
This E- Session Item was discussed.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 19)
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 19. Bob Payne, Planning and
Environmental Services Department provided a brief presentation of the two
proposed districts. He added that the two new zoning districts being proposed
are for use under airport flight zones, or next to refineries. Mr. Payne stated
that the Compatible and Industrial Compatible Districts do not permit any
residential use or uses that are likely to draw large groups of people. Mr.
Payne added that the Planning Commission recommends approval, and Staff
recommends approval, not including billboards in the Industrial Compatible
District.
A motion was made by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member
Leal to open the public hearing. The following two citizens spoke regarding
this item. Captain Dave Edgecomb, NAS, and Abel Alonzo. A motion was made
by Council Member Scott, seconded by Council Member Loeb to close the
public hearing
99. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Unified Development
Code for new zoning districts for use under airport flight zones,
refineries or other potential hazards to adjacent uses (1st Reading
12111112)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( "UDC ") by
establishing new section 4.8 "Compatible Districts" in Article 4 "Base
Zoning Districts and revising related provisions of the UDC to include
the "Table of Contents" and subsections 1. 11.2 "Abbreviations," 1. 11.3
"Defined Terms," 7.4.3 "Allowed Outside Display, Sales and Storage,"
7.5.3.A "Single Tenant Freestanding Sign," 7.5.3.0 "Multi - Tenant (3 or
more Tenants) Freestanding Sign," and 7.9.5 "Zoning District Buffer
Yard -New Development;" amending the Comprehensive Plan to
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account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause,
severance, penalties, publication, and an effective date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
L. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 20 - 23)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Regular Agenda. City Secretary Chapa stated
that this item is to change the start time of the Council meeting from 12:00
noon to 11:30 am beginning with the December 18th Council meeting. Mayor
Martinez asked for comments from the audience and the following citizens
spoke: Colin Sykes and Abel Alonzo. Mayor Martinez stated that public
comment would be scheduled for 12:00 Noon.
20. Motion changing the start time of the City Council Meetings from 12;00
Noon to 11:30 am beginning on December 18, 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 -200
Mayor Martinez referred to Item Numbers 21, 22 and 23. Constance Sanchez,
Director of Finance stated that then: is an opportunity for the City to refund
existing general obligationlimprovement bonds to achieve annual savings.
Mayor Martinez asked for comments from the audience and there were no
comments.
21. Refunding of existing General Improvement Bonds (Related Items 21 -
23)
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.
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
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2012 -201
22. 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.
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: 029695
23. 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,
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
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Enactment No: 029696
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 24 - 30)
24. First Reading Ordinance - City reimbursement for costs incurred prior
to receipt of bond proceeds for approved projects relating to Bond
2012
Ordinance relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing
various City improvements from the proceeds of tax - exempt
obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes;
authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing
an effective date. (BOND 2012)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
25. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Capital Improvement
Program Budget to add the voter- approved Bond 2012 Projects
Ordinance amending the FY 2013 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 029565 to add the voter - approved Bond
2012 projects as listed in Attachment 1; increasing revenues and
expenditures in the amount of $30,674,000.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
26. First Reading Ordinance - Amending City code to increase fares /fees,
and modifying enforcement procedures and regulations to bring them
in line with industry standards
Ordinance amending Chapter 57, Article 11 "TAXICABS" of the Corpus
Christi Code by modifying, clarifying and expanding taxicab inspector's
duties, modifying and clarifying enforcement, procedures, and
regulations for owners, operators, and drivers of vehicles for hire,
repealing section 57 -34 public notice of application, increasing fees for
taxicab certificates, permits, and street user fees, and increasing fares
for taxicabs; Amending Chapter 57, Article IIIA "LIMOUSINE AND
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SIGHTSEEING SERVICE" of the Corpus Christi Code by modifying
and clarifying enforcement, procedures, and regulations for limousines
and sightseeing services and increasing fees for permits and street
user fees.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
27. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State grant for
collaborative enforcement efforts with Nueces County Sheriff's office
Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to accept a grant in the amount of $245,503 from Nueces
County for funding eligible under the FY2011 Department of Homeland
Security Grant Program Operation Stonegarden to reimburse fuel,
overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment_ expenditures for the Police
Department's collaborative enforcement efforts with Nueces County
along routes of ingress and egress to including (but not limited to) U.
S, Highway 77 and State HY44; and appropriating the $245,503 in the
No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
28. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State grant for
Meals on Wheels Program
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 2013 Senior
Community Services, Title XX Meals on Wheels Program.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
29. First Reading Ordinance - Acepting and appropriating federal grant
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and authorizing execution of agreements for homeless prevention and
rapid re- housing
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount
of $83,495 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development in Grant Fund No. 1059 for the 2011 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan's Emergency Solutions Grant Program.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first 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
30. First Reading Ordinance - Repealing and amending cable franchise
ordinances to comply with State cable franchising statute
Ordinance repealing Divisions 1 through 15 of Article XVIII Cable
Communications Services of Chapter 55 and amending Chapter 2,
Division 17, regarding municipal cable franchises; amending Division
16 regarding public access channels rules and procedures; providing
for effective date and publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Council Member Leal, Council Member Loeb, Mayor Martinez, Council
Member Magill, Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and
Council Member Garza
Absent: 2- Council Member Allen and Council Member Scott
Abstained: 0
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (31 - 40)
Mayor Martinez referred to the Future Agenda, Item Nos. 31 through 40. Mayor
Martinez stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that
no action or public comment would be taken. City Manager Olson stated that
staff would be make a presentation on Item No. 40, and Council requested a
presentation on Item Nos. 33 and 37.
31. Purchase of Tasers for police officers for restraint of aggressive
individuals
Motion approving the purchase of TASER brand non - lethal weapons
from GT Distributors, Inc., Austin, Texas based on sole source for a
total expenditure of $72,034.10. Funds have been budgeted by the
Police Department in FY 2012- 2013,
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This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
32. Purchase of animal transport shells to replace existing units
Motion approving the purchase of six (6) animal transport shells from
Jackson Creek Manufacturing, Inc., Denton, North Carolina based on
lowest responsible bid, in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI- 0030 -13, for a total expenditure of $67,302.30. Funds have been
budgeted by the Animal Care Department in FY 2012- 2013.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
33. Lease purchase for ambulances to replace existing units
Motion approving the lease purchase of two (2) ambulances from
Knapp, Chevrolet, of Houston, Texas based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston - Galveston Area Council of
Governments (H -GAC), in the amount of $270,000. The ambulances
will be used by the EMS Division of the Fire Department. These units
are a replacement to the fleet. Funds for the lease purchase of the
ambulances will be provided through the City's lease /financing
program.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
34. Lease purchase of curbside refuse containers for the Solid Waste
automated collection program
Motion approving the lease purchase of 6,500 96- gallon curbside
refuse containers from Toter Incorporated, Statesville, NC for the total
amount of $307,420. 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 collection program. Funds for the lease purchase of the
curbside collection containers will be provided through the City's
lease /purchase financing program.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
35. Supply Agreement for testing reagent that tests water for bacteria
Motion approving a supply agreement with IDEXX Distribution, Inc.,
Westbrook, Maine for the laboratory testing reagent "Colilert" based on
only bid, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI- 0174 -12, for an
estimated annual expenditure of $94,140.00, of which $62,760.00 is
required for the remainder of FY 2012 -2013. 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
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budgeted by the Health Department and Water Department in FY
2012-2013.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
36. Amendment to professional services contract for design work solutions
to air emissions testing for flare permitting requirements at wastewater
treatment plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with
Naismith Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$11,250.00, for a total restated fee not to exceed $57,700.00, for the
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Flare Permitting.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
37. Professional services contract to update licensing for records imaging
and management to a city -wide solution
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract with MCCI of Tallahassee, Florida for an expenditure of
$99,817.92 to update existing Laserfiche licenses to an enterprise
solution with the option to extend for up to three 1 -year terms for
annual maintenance in the amount of $40,737.74.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
38. Certification agreement with State for local historic preservation efforts
Motion approving execution by the Mayor of a Certification Agreement
with the Texas Historical Commission for City participation in the
Certified Local Government Program regarding local historic
preservation.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
39. Resolution of support for the Schanen Hike and Bike trail project
allowing a request for State funding
Resolution to certify local funding and support of the Schanen Hike
and Bike Trail from Yorktown Blvd to Saratoga Blvd project to the
statewide Transportation Enhancement Program for funding
competition in the Texas Department of Transportation 2012 program
call for projects_
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Consent Agenda.
40. First Reading Ordinance - Amending city code to clarify areas where
waterfowl hunting is prohibited
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Ordinance amending section 33 -75 of the Corpus Christi Code by
clarifying the area where discharge of firearm is prohibited, clarifying
unlawful act, clarifying areas where waterfowl hunting is not allowed
within 1,000 feet; providing an effective date; providing for severance;
and providing for publication.
This Motion was recommended by Staff to the Regular Agenda.
O. UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL; (ITEMS 41 - 43)
41. Flint Hills Permitting Process
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 41, Update regarding Flint Hills Permitting
Process. Valerie Pompa, Flint Hills Resources first provided overview of the
history of Flint Hills. she stated that Flint Hills has been a community member
since 1980, has invested $3.1 billion in assets, and donated $8 million to local
non - profit agencies in the last decade. She reported that Eagle Ford Shale has
created 3,900 jobs, $5 billion in economic impact in Nueces and San Patricio
counties. Ms. Pompa announced a $250 million project in their West Plant
which is designed to increase their capability to process domestic crude and
reduce emissions. Ms. Pompa stated that Flint Hills has met with community
groups and various organizations to receive input on this project. She also
stated that they have posted all project information on the Flint Hills website
for community access.
42. Bond Issue 2012 Project Execution Schedule
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 42, Bond 2012 Execution Schedule. Mr.
Dan Biles, Director of Engineering provided a brief overview regarding the
project execution study, goals, schedule for Proposition 1 (Streets), and
Propositions 3 through 8. Mr. Biles added that a Capital Budget Oversight
Committee has been created under the direction of the City Manager. Mr. Biles
informed the Council that project maps and schedules will be posted on the
City's website.
43. FEMA's Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map Update
Mayor Martinez referred to Item No. 43, FEMA's Preliminary Flood Insurance
Rate Map (FIRM) Update. Mr. Dan Biles, Director of Engineering stated that
FEMA has provided the City of Corpus Christi with working copies of the draft
FIRM maps. He stated that FIRMs are used to enforce state and community
flood plain management regulation, calculate flood insurance premiums, and
determine whether a property is required to purchase flood insurance. Mr.
Biles provided an outline of FEMA's upcoming schedule, and an update on the
City of Corpus Christi's efforts towards finalizing and adopting the Draft Storm
Water Master Plan.
P. PUBLIC COMMENT.
Mayor Martinez referred to Public Comment. Jack Gordy spoke about citations
issued regarding illegal political signs, and advertisement on RTA bus
benches; Freddy King spoke about the City's bond rating and bond projects;
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and Mary Lou Huffman spoke about the clean up in the Cesar Chavez area and
various other issues.
Q. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS:
City Manager Olson introduced the new Museum Director, Carol Rehtmeyer.
Ms. Rehtmeyer made brief remarks about her plans and goals for the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History.
* Update on City Operations
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Martinez
declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 pm.
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