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I 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 September 30,2014 which were approved by the City
Council on October 14, 2014.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of October, 2014.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,September 30,2014 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice --THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Nelda Martinez to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Elder Henry Williams, Corpus Christi Christian
Fellowship.
Elder Henry Williams gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Donna
James-Spruce, Safety& Risk Manager.
Safety&Risk Manager Donna James-Spruce led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and stated that a quorum of the
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Mayor Martinez would be absent and
Council Member Leal has been granted a leave of absence.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Ron Olson,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 6- Council Member Kelley Allen,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council
Member Chad Magill,Council Member Colleen Mclntyre,Council Member
Lillian Riojas, and Council Member Mark Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Nelda Martinez,Council Member Priscilla Leal, and Council Member
David Loeb
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1, Proclamation declaring September 17, 2014 as, "Mission of Mercy
Mobile Medical Program Clinic Day"
Proclamation declaring October 3-9, 2014 as, "Ideas Week Corpus
Christi"
Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2014 as, "National Fire
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Prevention Week"
Proclamation declaring October 15, 2014 as, "Pregnancy and Infant
Loss Awareness & Remembrance Day"
Mayor Pro Tem Garza presented the proclamations.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.
a. Other
City Manager Olson stated that staff has been monitoring the impact of the
recent rain and reported that the rain has had a minimal impact because it was
not falling in the drainage basin.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of September 23, 2014
Mayor Pro Tem Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Magill made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to the Consent
Agenda.There were no comments from the Council or the public.The consent
agenda items were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
6. Approving a construction contract and an engineering contract
for construction observation services for the Wastewater Service
Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and Man-hole Ring and
Cover Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
construction contract with RCM Constructors, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$657,391 for the Wastewater Service Line
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Repair and Clean-out Installation and Manhole Ring and Cover
Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015 for the base bid and to execute an
engineering contract with Engineering & Construction Management
Services, LLCof Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$69,300, for
the Wastewater Service Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and
Manhole Ring and Cover Adjustment Program FY 2014-2015 for
construction observation services.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-136
7. Purchase Six Months End of Lease Extension from ePlus for
Mobile Data Terminals used by Public Safety
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to purchase six months end of lease extension
from ePlus of Herndon, Virginia for 207 Public Safety mobile data
terminals in the amount of$31,643.43 per month for a total cost of
$189,860.58. Funds are available in the MIS FY2013-2014 budget.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-137
8. Purchase of Localizer Array System for the Corpus Christi
International Airport
Motion approving the purchase of a localizer array system for the
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) with Thales ATM, U.S.,
Overland Park, Kansas, based on sole source for the total amount of
$268,612.00. Ninety (90) percent of the project is funded through a
Federal Administration Grant with a ten (10) percent local match.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-138
9. Installation of Monitors for the Multi-User Flight Information
Display System
Motion approving the installation of twenty nine (29) monitors and
related materials at the Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) for
the Multi-User Flight Information Display System (MUFIDS) from
MCFSA LTD., San Antonio, Texas in accordance with the State of
Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total expenditure of
$155,050.00. Funds have been budgeted in the Airport Fund No. 4610
in FY 2013- 2014.
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This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-139
10. Approving a legal services contract with Tim Brown for general
water issues
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a legal
services agreement with Timothy L. Brown to advise the City on water
rights and general water law issues, at monthly rate of$7,000 plus
expenses.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: M2014-140
11. Approval of Tax Abatement Guidelines
Resolution adopting the City's Guidelines and Criteria for
Granting Tax Abatements
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030296
12. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning from Single-Family to
Neighborhood Commercial and Multi-family at 7901 South Padre
Island Drive(1st Reading 9/23114)
Case No. 0814-01 Gladys Mattie Smith Marital Trust, Patricia Peterson
Nuss and Chris Ann Peterson Brown: A change of zoning from "RS-6"
Single Family 6 to "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract
1 and "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District on Tract 2 resulting in a change to
the Future Land Use Plan. The property is described as being 14.24
acres out of Lots 23 and 24, Section 28, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, located south of Williams Drive between Ennis
Joslin Road and Paul Jones Avenue.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 13, 2014):
Approval of the rezoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District on Tract 1 and "RM-3"
Multifamily 3 District on Tract 2.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Gladys Mattie Smith Marital Trust, Patricia Peterson
Nuss and Chris Ann Peterson Brown ("Owners"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 14.24-acre tract of land out of Lots 23
and 24, Section 28, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
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Commercial District on Tract 1 and to the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District
on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030297
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Appropriating fund proceeds in the
City's Capital Improvement Program Funds (1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance appropriating funds as detailed in Attachment 1
summarized as follows:
$19,293.27 in AIRPORT interest earnings for the City's match for
future FAA Grant Projects; $201,380.61 in BOND PROCEED interest
earnings for Bayfront, Public Facilities, Fire, Police, Public Health and
Safety, Sanitary Landfill, Convention Center, Parks, and Streets for the
stated bond projects not yet complete, similar projects to be approved
by City Council or the payment of debt service; $272,814.59 in
UTILITY REVENUE BOND interest earnings for the support of the
City's approved Capital Improvement Program; $135,529.63 in
SPECIALTY BOND PROCEED interest earnings for Sales Tax Bonds
for the Seawall, Packery Channel Bonds, and Energy Efficiency Bonds
for the stated bond projects not yet complete, the support of the City's
approved Capital Improvement Program, specific military supported
projects and as determined by the Type A Board; and appropriating
$239,234.33 in OTHER UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS for Street
Assessments, Construction Yard Lease Rental, Sale of Scrap, and
Texas Department of Transportation Refund for the repair of city street
due to private construction and other street expenses to be approved
by City Council; and Changing the FY 2014 Capital Improvement
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029916 to increase expenditures by
total of$868,252.43.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030298
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for Corpus
Christi Downtown Revitalization Alliance (CCDRA) Development
Director(1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance appropriating $30,000 in the Parking Improvement Fund
1040 from Parking Meter Collection revenue for payment to the
Corpus Christi Downtown Revitalization Alliance and changing the
FT2013-2014 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by
increasing expenditures in the Parking Improvement Fund by$30,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030299
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15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to pay for
emergency repairs to Police Department roof. (1st Reading
9/23/14)
Ordinance appropriating $267,214.82 from the unreserved fund
balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for emergency repairs to the
roof of the Police Department; and changing the FY 2013-2014
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 029915 by increasing
expenditures by$267,214.82.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030300
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to refund
wastewater lot/acreage fees paid (1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance appropriating $5,928.97 from the No. 4220 Wastewater
Trunk System Trust Fund to refund Jack R. Day, Jr., the wastewater
lot/acreage fee paid since wastewater services are not available nor
will it be available within the next 5 years as related to Oak Terrace
Unit 2, Block 4, Lot 6A.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:030301
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving a wastewater
reimbursement agreement and appropriating funds for property
located on the south side along Holly Road, east of Rodd Field
Road (SH 357)and west of Encino Drive. (1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance authorizing execution of a wastewater collection line
extension construction and reimbursement agreement ("Agreement")
with Palm Land Investment, Inc. ("Developer"), for the construction of
a wastewater collection line and appropriating $243,846.90 from the
No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No: 030302
F. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. 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.
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Mayor Pro Tern Garza called for comments from the public.Susie Luna
Saldana stated that citizens in the community are concerned with the
increasing fees.Dick Messberger spoke regarding the potential impact the
proposed windfarm will have on military bases. Captain Mark McLaughlin,
Former Commanding Officer at Naval Air Station Kingsville,stated that where
the location APEX plans to build the windfarm is not conducive to air traffic
control and radars at NAS-Kingsville and Corpus Christi International Airport,
or to future growth.Prasant Chhotu spoke in support of the southside
annexation.Jane Helm spoke in opposition to the location of the proposed
windfarm.Juan Araiza spoke regarding ethics and transparency and a possible
conflict of interest on the agreement between the City and the Corpus Christi
Country Club regarding effluent water.Lydia Bray spoke in opposition to the
windfarm development.Abel Alonzo expressed his displeasure with citizens
attacking the character and credibility of the council members.
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 2-3)
Mayor Pro Tern Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's
executive sessions.Mayor Pro Tem Garza announced that Council would
discuss Item 18 in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas
Government Code for consultation with attorneys concerning legal issues
related to the ordinance approving the Southside FM2444 annexation.City
Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Magill recused himself from
the discussion on Item 18.The Council went into executive session.
2. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Gov't
Code for consultation with attorneys regarding Scorpio Development,
LLC v. City of Corpus Christi, with possible discussion and action in
open session.
Mayor Pro Tern Garza referred to Item 2 and stated that the following motion
was discussed for consideration:
Motion authorizing the settlement of Cause No.2011-CCV-60894-2,styled
Scorpio Development,LLC v.City of Corpus Christi;County Court of Law No.
2,Nueces County,Texas in the amount of$110,000 to be effective October 1,
2014.
Council Member Allen made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member McIntyre,and passed unanimously.
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2014-135
3. 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.
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 18 -20)
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the Southside FM2444
Annexation (1st Reading 9/16/14) (Tabled 9/30/14)(Requires 2/3
vote)
Ordinance annexing Laureles Farm Tracts adjacent to the City limits
located along and on both sides of FM 2444, areas south of FM 2444
and west of County Road 41, commonly referred to as a portion of the
Chapman Ranch and a portion of the proposed APEX Wind Farm;
providing for a Municipal Services Plan for the annexed tracts of land;
providing that the owner and inhabitants are entitled to all rights,
privileges, and burdens of other citizens and property owners of the
City of Corpus Christi and are subject to and bound by the City
Charter, Ordinances, Resolutions and Rules; providing for amendment
of the official maps of the City of Corpus Christi; designating area to be
added to City Council District number 5; providing for severence; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Items 18,19,and 20 and stated that the
annexation issue is a very serious topic for the City Council and the
community and the Council would prefer that the Mayor and the entire City
Council be present.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to table Items 18,
19 and 20 until October 14,2014,seconded by Council Member Allen and
passed unanimously.
Aye: 0
Abstained: 0
19. Approving the funding of utility improvements in the Southside
FM2444 Annexation Area (Tabled 9/30/14)(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution regarding the funding of utility improvements in the
Southside FM2444 Annexation Area with property taxes from the area.
This item was discussed under Item 18.This Resolution was tabled to October
14,2014.
20. Development Agreements for Property Owners with Exemptions
in the Southside FM 2444 Annexation Area (Tabled 9/30/14)
(Requires 2/3 vote)
Resolution granting a Development Agreement for properties in the
Proposed Southside FM 2444 Annexation Area where the property
contains an agricultural, wildlife management, or timber land
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exemption established by the Nueces County Appraisal District and
where the property owner has requested the City grant a development
agreement in lieu of annexation on their qualifying property; providing
for a 15 year time limit; providing that the City will not annex land that
is the subject of a Development Agreement; providing that the
development agreement authorizes the City to enforce all regulations
and planning authority of the municipality provided the authority does
not interfere with the use of the area for agriculture, wildlife
management, or timber land uses; providing that the area under the
Development Agreement is considered adjacent or contiguous to the
city; providing that the agreement is automatically terminated if the
landowner files any type of subdivision plat or related development
document regardless of how the property is appraised by the Nueces
County Appraisal District; providing that the agreement will be filed
with the Nueces County Clerk; providing for severance; and providing
an effective date.
This item was discussed under Item 18.This Resolution was tabled to October
14,2014.
J. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
5 Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ethics Commission
Food Service Advisory Committee
Mayor's Fitness Council
Regional Health Awareness Board
Reinvestment Zone No. Three Board
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Transportation Advisory Committee
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Garza deviated from the agenda and referred to board and
committee appointments.The following appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Mayor Pro Tern Garza made a motion on behalf of Mayor Martinez to appoint
Marie T.Guajardo and Eric Newman,seconded by Council Member Magill and
passed unanimously.
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor Pro Tern Garza made a motion on behalf of Mayor Martinez to appoint
Dr.Misty Kesterson and David Keith,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Scott made a motion to reappoint Ken Griffin,James"Jim"
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Needham,Darcy Jones,and Toby Hammett Futrell,seconded by Council
Member Magill and passed uanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a
motion to appoint Terri Adams and Jason Rodriguez,seconded by Council
Member Riojas and passed unanimously.
Ethics Commission
Council Member McIntyre made a motion to reappoint David Ghably,Haysam
D.Dawod,and Larry L.White,seconded by Council Member Magill and passed
unanimously.
Food Service Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to realign Anthony Hernandez from
Community at Large to Food Industry,seconded by Council Member McIntyre
and passed unanimously.Council Member McIntyre made a motion to
reappoint Carlos R.Moreno,Manuel Ortega,Robert Boyle and Anthony
Hernandez,seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Dr.Patricia Polastri,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Regional Health Awareness Board
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Ambar Qureshi,seconded
by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.Three Board
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Stefany Schade,seconded
by Council Member Allen and passed unanimously.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to reappoint Anne Bauman,seconded
by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member Magill
made a motion to appoint Renee I.Hundley,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Christina Cisneros-Guzman,
seconded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.Council Member
Magill made a motion to appoint Anthony Gavlik,seconded by Council Member
McIntyre and passed unanimously.Council Member Magill made a motion to
appoint Leo Rios,secnded by Council Member Scott and passed unanimously.
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Council Member Magill made a motion to appoint Robert Kent,seconded by
Council Member Allen and passed unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 21)
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the Capital Improvement
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Budget for fiscal year 2014-2015 (1st Reading 9/23/14)
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2014-2015 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$265,257,900.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 21.Assistant City Manager Gus
Gonzalez stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the second reading
of the FY2014-2015 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning(CIP)
Guide.Mr.Gonzalez stated that the wastewater tab has been inserted into the
CIP,at the direction of the City Council,in the amount of$47,820,900.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Magill made a motion to amend the ordinance prior to second
reading to change the amount to$313,078,800 to include the wastewater tab,
seconded by Council Member McIntyre and passed unanimously.This
Ordinance was passed on second reading as amended and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 030303
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 22 -23)
22. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to implement cost
of living increase for City employees
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter
39, Personnel, Article III Employee Classification and Compensation
System to revise Section 39-303, adjusting the pay grades and steps
to implement a one and a half percent(1.5%) cost of living increase as
approved in the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget and to add new pay grades
401 and 402; repealing conflicting ordinances and rules; providing for
effective date and providing for severance.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 22.Director of Human Resources
Yasmine B.Chapman stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City
Code of Ordinances,Chapter 39,Article III to revise pay grades and steps to
include the 1.5%cost of living increase approved in the budget.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
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23. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating program income revenue
for laboratory and public health services
Ordinance appropriating $459,000 from the estimated program income
revenue in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund as State fiscal year
2014-2015 program income to fund laboratory and public health
services for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Item 23.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$459,000 from
the estimated program income revenue to fund laboratory and public health
services for the period of September 1,2014 through August 31,2015.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Allen, Council Member Garza, Council Member Magill,
Council Member McIntyre, Council Member Riojas and Council Member
Scott
Absent: 3- Mayor Martinez, Council Member Leal and Council Member Loeb
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 24-26)
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Ron
Olson stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
24. Supply agreement for lease of computers,servers and other
computer peripherals and related products (Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion approving a supply agreement with CSI Leasing, Inc., Saint
Louis, Missouri for lease of approximately 300 desktop computers, 200
laptop computers, 20 servers, and other computer peripherals and
related products in accordance with the State of Texas cooperative
purchasing program and the City's Master Lease Agreement No.
1880CCC for an estimated expenditure of$1,398,138.27, of which
$30,503.23 is required for the remainder of FY 2013-2014. The term
of the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up
to three additional twelve month periods subject to the approval of the
supplier and the City Manager or designee.
This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
25. Engineering construction contract for the Schanen Ditch
Improvements Phase 2 Project(Requires 2/3 vote)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, in the
amount of$678,276.00 for the Schanen Ditch Improvements Phase 2
project for Total Base Bid.
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This Motion was recommended to consent agenda.
26. Type A Grant for Accion Texas Loan Buy Down Program for
Fiscal Year 2014-2015
Resolution approving the renewal of a Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation and Accibn Texas, Inc. ("Accion")to provide
grant amount up to$250,000 for the interest buy down and grant
programs for small businesses.
This Resolution was recommended to consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS TO CITY COUNCIL: (ITEM 271
27. Texas State Aquarium Lease Agreement
Mayor Pro Tem Garza referred to 27.Assistant City Manager Wes Pierson
stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss a request by the Texas State
Aquarium for a new lease agreement.Mr.Pierson provided a background of
the current lease agreement with the Texas State Aquarium;the request made
by the Texas State Aquarium and the options for consideration.Tom Schmid,
President and CEO of the Texas State Aquarium,provided information on the
proposed expansion of the aquarium and Caribbean Journey attraction;the
economic impact of the private/public partnership;and a computer animation
of the expansion project.Mr.Pierson said staff is recommending the creation
of a new lease-purchase agreement with the same terms as the existing
agreement,but with the option for the Texas State Aquarium to purchase;
based upon the level of investment and continued operation over a period of
time.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the relationship
between the City and the Texas State Aquarium;the addition of the Caribbean
Journey;the performance-based purchasing agreement;the benefits to the
community;liability to the City;and the timeline.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:26 p.m.
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