Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/20/2012 12:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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12-00795 11. ProclamationsProclamation declaring December 1, 2012, as "World Aids Day"presented  Action details Video Video
12-00797 12. MinutesApproval of Meeting Minutes - November 13, 2012.passed  Action details Video Video
12-00766 13. ResolutionInterlocal 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.passedPass Action details Not available
12-00680 14. MotionAgreement 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.passedPass Action details Not available
12-00648 15. ResolutionAmendment to Type A agreement for Plant Bikes (Rugged Cycles) (Original Agreement Passed 05/29/12) 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.passedPass Action details Not available
12-00753 16. ResolutionAdopting 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.passedPass Action details Not available
12-00769 17. ResolutionGrant 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 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.passedPass Action details Not available
12-00767 18. MotionRatification 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, 2012passedPass Action details Video Video
12-00725 39. OrdinanceSecond 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 11/13/12) 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"passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00743 210. OrdinanceSecond 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 11/13/12) 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 “Cpassed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00744 211. OrdinanceSecond 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 11/13/12) 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 “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 7.339-acre tract of land out of Lots 29 and 30, Section 25, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Gardpassed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00750 212. OrdinanceSecond 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 11/13/12) 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 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 apassed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00762 213. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Appropriating developer fees and interest for park improvements and related projects (1st Reading 11/13/12) 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.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00763 114. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating State grant for Meals on Wheels Program (1st Reading 11/13/12) 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.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00764 215. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Amending the number of members for the Sister City Committee (1st Reading 11/13/12) Ordinance to revise the membership of the Sister City Committee from 21 members to 15 members.passed on second readingPass Action details Not available
12-00796 116. E-Session ItemExecutive 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.discussed in executive session  Action details Video Video
12-00733 117. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Amending the Comprehensive Plan to include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements within public right-of-ways (1st Reading 11/20/12) 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 severancepassed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
12-00749 118. ResolutionNominating 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").passedPass Action details Video Video
12-00780 119. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating Federal grant to strengthen homeland security preparedness (1st Reading 11/20/12) 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.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
12-00776 120. OrdinanceSecond 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 11/20/12) 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.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
12-00781 121. OrdinanceSecond 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.passed on first reading  Action details Video Video
12-00775 122. MotionSupply 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00778 123. MotionApproving 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00779 124. MotionPurchase 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00793 125. ResolutionAmending 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00773 126. ResolutionAgreement 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00759 127. MotionContract 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).recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00770 128. ResolutionInterlocal 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00760 129. MotionProfessional 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00761 130. MotionConstruction 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00790 131. MotionRefunding 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
12-00791 132. OrdinanceOrdinance 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00792 133. OrdinanceOrdinance 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.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
12-00731 134. PresentationAnnual Status Report from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Harbor Bridge Improvements/Replacement and other construction, maintenance and administrative issues.presented  Action details Video Video