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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
MAY 15, 2001
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Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council after the Presentations section. Please speak
into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and address. Your presentation will be limited to three minutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
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the City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by Reverend David Pantermuehl, St. Paul United Church of Christ./"
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. - Cnrrtft-
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Henry Garrett
Council Members:
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
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Landmark Commission
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G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council
will use a different method of adoption from the one listed; may finally pass
an ordinance by adopting it as an emergency measure rather than a two
reading ordinance; or may modify the action specified. A motion to
reconsider may be made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a
subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein for
reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
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The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been
discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without
being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in
which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual
consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate
discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one
vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS. ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
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Motion approving the purchase of two hydraulic track excavators from
Crescent Machinery, Corpus Christi, Texas, in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0122-01, based on low bid, for a total of $57,510.
The excavators will be used by the Wastewater and Water
Departments. One item is a replacement and the second is an
addition to the fleet. Funds are available through the FYOO-01 Capital
Outlay Fund. (Attachment # 3)
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Motion approving the purchase of three 72 inch self propelled rotary
mowers from Jones Equipment & Turf, Inc., New Braunfels, Texas in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0121-01, based on low bid, for
a total of $29,481. The mowers will be used by the Wastewater
Department. All items are replacements. Funds are available through
the FYOO-01 Capital Outlay Fund. (Attachment # 4)
(~ Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to increase the
'CJ Advanced Funding Agreement in the amount of $46,255.27 with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the S.H. 358 Illumination
Project. (Attachment # 5)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to increase the
Advanced Funding Agreement in the amount of $25,458.25 with the
Texas Department of Transportation for the Holly Road Phase 2
Project. (Attachment # 5)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services contract with Shiner, Moseley and Associates,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $148,600 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill
Sector 9 Liner Improvements and Phase 2 Final Cover System.
(Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Trinity Engineering Testing Corporation for a fee not to
exceed $187,498 for Quality Control Testing, Soil and Liner
Evaluation Report/Geomembrane Liner Evaluation Report/Ballast
Evaluation Report and Final Cover System Evaluation Report for the
J.C. Elliott Landfill Expansion Sector 9 Liner Improvements and
Phase 2 Final Cover System. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving the application from the Corpus Christi Offshore
Racing Association to temporarily close the following street sections
in conjunction with the East-West Powerboat Shoot-Out and related
activities, June 1-3, 2001: (Attachment # 7)
a) Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane and
parking lane), from the north right-of-way of the old
Belden Street median crossover to the Barge Dock
entrance, beginning 9:00 a.m., May 28,2001 until 6:00
p.m., May 30, 2001, and from 6:00 p.m. , June 4,2001
until 12:00 p.m., June 5, 2001;
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b) Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (inside lane and
parking lane), from the south right-of-way of Hughes
Street to the north right-of-way of Power Street,
beginning 9:00 a.m., May 28,2001 until 6:00 p.m., May
30,2001, and from 6:00 p.m. , June 4,2001 until 12:00
p.m., June 5, 2001;
c) Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (full street closing)
between the north right-of-way of the old Belden Street
median crossover and the south right-of-way of Hughes
Street, beginning 6:00 p.m., May 30, 2001 until 6:00
p.m., June 4,2001;
d) Southbound Shoreline Boulevard (full street closing),
between the south right-of-way of Hughes Street to the
north right-of-way of Power Street, beginning 6:00 p.m.,
May 30, 2001, until 6:00 p.m. , June 4, 2001;
e) Northbound Shoreline Boulevard (sidewalk area)
between the Barge Dock and Mann Street, beginning
6:00 p.m., May 30, 2001 until 12:00 p.m., June 4,2001.
7.b. Motion pursuant to Chapter 49 (Streets and Sidewalks), Division 2
(Temporary Closure of Streets) Section 49-17 (Conditions and
requirements for permit) Paragraph (a) to allow the applicant for the
"East-West Powerboat Shoot-Out" Event to charge an admittance fee
of $10.00 for all persons above the age of 15 years and $5.00 for
children between the ages of 5 and 15 years. Children under 5 years
will be admitted free. (Attachment # 7)
8.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept the
Summer Food Service Program Grant from the Texas Department of
Human Services to provide summer lunches and snacks to citizens
ages one to eighteen at Summer Youth Recreation Programs
throughout the community. (Attachment # 8)
8.b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi
Independent School District to provide summer food services for the
Summer Recreation Programs. (Attachment # 8)
8.c. Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $361 ,823 from the
Texas Department of Human Services in the NO.1 050 Federal/State
Grants Fund to operate a Summer Food Service Program for Summer
Recreation Program participants ages one to eighteen years.
(Attachment # 8)
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8.d. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Corpus Christi
Independent School District to provide transportation services for the
Summer Recreation, Weed and Seed and Youth Recreation
Programs for a fixed rate of $2.42 per mile. (Attachment # 8)
9.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to acceptfunding
in the amount of $12,647 from the Flour Bluff Independent School
District E=MC2, 21st Century Grant Program to provide a structured
summer recreation program, contingent upon approval of the
Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Flour Bluff Independent
School District. (Attachment # 9)
9.b. Ordinance appropriating $12,647 from the Flour Bluff Independent
School District E=MC2, 21s, Century Grant Program in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund to provide recreational programs at Flour
Bluff Junior High School. (Attachment # 9)
9.c. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with Flour Bluff Junior High
School for the City to provide a structured summer recreation program
to school age youth 12 to 16 years of age in consideration for the
payment of $12,647 and use of Flour Bluff Junior High School
facilities. (Attachment # 9)
10.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept funding
in the amount of $13,321 from the West Oso Independent School
District E=MC2, 21s, Century Grant Program to provide a structured
summer recreation program. (Attachment # 10)
10.b. Ordinance appropriating $13,321 from the West Oso Independent
School District E=MC2, 21s, Century Grant Program in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund to provide recreational programs at West
Oso Junior High School. (Attachment # 10)
10.c. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Governmental Agreement with West Oso Junior High
School for the City to provide a structured summer recreation program
to school age youth 12 to 16 years of age in consideration for the
payment of $13,321 and use of West Oso Junior High School
facilities. (Attachment # 10)
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11. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an
application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) for $1,000,000 for a three-year Lead-Based
Hazard Control in Privately-Owned Housing Grant Program.
(Attachment # 11)
12.a.
Resolution authorizing the resale of twenty-four (24) properties shown
on the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" which were foreclosed
upon by Nueces County for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, for a
minimum opening bid amount equal to 10% of the most recently
appraised value for properties valued under $10,000 and 15% of the
most recently appraised value for properties valued at $10,000 or
higher, rounded to the next ten dollar increment. (Attachment # 12)
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12.b. Resolution authorizing the resale of sixty-eight (68) properties shown
on the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" which were foreclosed
upon by Nueces County for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, for a
minimum opening bid amount equal to 25% of the most recently
appraised value for properties valued under $1 0,000 and 30% of the
most recently appraised value for properties valued at $10,000 or
higher, rounded to the next ten dollar increment. (Attachment # 12)
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
J. PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
13. Presentation by the Arts and Cultural Commission regarding the
Percent for Art Ordinance (Attachment # 13)
14. Quarterly Update on Airport Terminal Reconstruction Project
(Attachment # 14) (Related action item # 17)
15. Quarterly Update on City's Risk Management Program; Health and
other Risk Programs (Attachment # 15)
16. Status Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Diversion (Attachment
# 16) (Related action item # 18)
K. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES:
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17. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $1,141,497.80 with Bay, Ltd.
for the Corpus Christi International Airport Terminal Apron
Improvements Phase 1 Project. (Attachment # 17)
18. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Amendment NO.3 to an engineering services contract in the amount
of $43,010 with Govind and Associates, Inc. for the Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant Lift Station and Diversion to Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment PlantlNueces River Delta (Digester Blowers
and Air Diffusers Replacement Project). (Attachment # 18)
19.a. Ordinance appropriating $331,625 from the Regional Transportation
Authority in the No. 3530 Street Bond Fund for Special Projects 2000
Street Improvement Program; amending the FYOO-01 Capital Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 024162 by adding $331,625 to the Street
Capital Improvement Fund. (Attachment # 19)
19.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract in the amount of
$49,090 for a total fee not to exceed $98,180 with Shiner, Moseley
and Associates for the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)
Miscellaneous Street Improvements. (Attachment # 19)
20. Resolution reaffirming and amending financial policies adopted by
Resolution No. 023319 and providing a policy to maintain the fund
balance for the General Fund at an adequate level. (Attachment # 20)
21. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a
Letter of Intent to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for a grant
in the amount of $250,000 to develop networks between justice
systems, social services, and habilitation services to better serve
juvenile offenders and their families. (Attachment # 21)
22.a. Motion adopting the FY2001 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG), and the Home Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Programs. (Public Hearing 5/08/01)
(Attachment # 22)
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22.b. Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi Consolidated/Annual
Action Plan (AAP) for Community Planning and Development
Programs for FY2001; authorizing the City Manager or his designee
to submit the Consolidated/Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development; and authorizing the
City Manager or his designee to make changes in the
Consolidated/Annual Action Plan if required by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development. (Attachment # 22)
23. Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs of the Packery
Channel Improvements Project. (Attachment # 23)
24. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with First American Title Insurance Company of Texas for an
amount not to exceed $22,000 for title services associated with the
Packery Channel Restoration Project. (Attachment # 24)
25. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 2 Administration, Article IV
Miscellaneous Boards, Commissions and Committees, Division 8,
Section 2-115 and 2-116, by modifying the composition of the Animal
Control Advisory Committee; providing for an effective date.
(Attachment # 25)
26.a. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 6, Animal Control. Article I in General;
Section 6-2 Definitions and Article IV Care and Keeping of Animals by
adding new Section 6-39, regarding the restraint of a dog by means
of a tether; providing for an effective date. (Attachment # 26)
26.b. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 53, Traffic. Article I in General, by
adding new Section 53-16, regarding the restraint of a dog in an
unenclosed motor vehicle; providing for an effective date.
(Attachment # 26)
L. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT
APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M. OR AT THE END OF THE COUNCIL
MEETING. WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PLAN TO
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ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE
SIGN THE FORM A T THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER,
GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (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.)
Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingles es limitado, habra un interprete
ingles-espaflol en la reuniOn de la junta para ayudar/e.
PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE,
EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL
DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
_ M. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the
Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the
section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive
session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer.
Planned Executive Sessions and Related Action
In addition to the foregoing, notice is given specifically that the City
Council expects to go into executive session during this meeting
regarding the following additional matters:
27. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding City of Corpus Christi v. William Riddick et ai, No.
95-71 04-G, 319th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session.
28. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding Carol Kinney et al v. Nueces County et ai, Civil
Action No. C-01-200, United States District Court for the Southern
District ofTexas, Corpus Christi Division, with possible discussion and
action related thereto in open session.
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N. REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff;
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff; constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
29. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Consideration of resolutions and actions
" deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues before
the 77th Texas Legislature.
30. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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32. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
O. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 2:30 p.m., Mav 11 .2001.
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Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of Canales & Simonson to
represent individual police officers and to employ the Law Offices of Jorge Rangel to represent
the City of Corpus Christi and the Police Chief in Carol Kinney et al v. Nueces County et aI,
Civil Action No. CoO 1-200, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas,
Corpus Christi Division, at an hourly rate not exceeding $150, subject to certification and
appropriation of funds. At { \1 A- ~ ,f
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of Canales & Simonson to
represent the City in City of Corpus Christi v. William Riddick et aI, No. 95-7104-G, 319th
District Court, Nueces County, Texas, at an hourly rate not exceeding $150, subject to
certification and appropriation of funds.
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