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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JULY 24, 2001
2.00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS AR[
PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council at approximately 5:30 p.m. or at the end of th,
Council Meeting, whichever is ear#er. Please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and addres~
Your presentation will be limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, pleas~
present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree qua su ing/~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espa/1ol en todas las juntas d~
Concilio para ayudarle.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contac
the City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by~J~everend Ed Seeger, Corpus Christi Metro Ministries.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. - ~,(~ ~ ((~ ~ (~
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. [/,~
Mayor Pro Tern Rex A. Kinnison
Council Members:
Brant Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia ~
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. __
City Secretary Armando Chapa ~
E. /MINUTES_.'
1. ~ Approval of Regular Meeting of July 17, 2001. (Attachment # 1)
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
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. Ail 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.)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Metrocall, Corpus Christi,
Texas, for radio paging service in accordance with the State of Texas
Cooperative Purchasing Program, for an estimated two year
expenditure of $124,272. The term of the agreement will be for two
years with an option to extend for up to two additional years, subject
to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee.
This service will be utilized by all City departments requiring radio
paging service. Funds have been budgeted by the using departments
in FY00-01 and requested for FY2001-2002. (Attachment # 2)
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Motion approving a supply agreement with Bay, Ltd., Corpus Christi,
Texas for approximately 20,000 tons of hot mix asphalt in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI-0165-01 based on Iow bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of $609,800. The term ofthe agreement shall be
for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional
twelve month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers and the
City Manager or his designee. Funds have been requested for
FY2001-2002. (Attachment # 3)
Motion approving a purchase of one 1250 GPM pumper fire truck
from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC),
for the total amount of $382,105.89. The award is based on the
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with HGAC. Funds have been
requested in the FY2000-2001 Budget. This item is a replacement.
(Attachment # 4)
Motion approving a purchase of eight (8) covered picnic tables and
five (5) trash receptacles from the following companies for the
following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0160-01,
based on Iow bid meeting specifications for a total of $29,849. These
items will be used by the Park and Recreation Department for the
"Bay Trail Project". Funds have been budgeted by Park and
Recreation in FY2000-2001. (Attachment # 5)
BJ's Park and Recreation Products
Maqnolia, TX
Item 1
$27,224
Paul E. Allen, Co.
Austin, TX
Item 2
$2,625
Grand Total: $29,849
Motion approving the purchase of computer network equipment and
software from the following companies for the following amounts, in
accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program
for a total amount of $156,197.30. Funds are provided in the Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant. (Attachment # 6)
Southwestern Bell DataComm
COrDUS Christi, TX
$108,857.40
AIIvest Information Services,
Inc./Assessments.com
Seattle, WA
$42,688
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DELL Marketing LP
Round Rock. TX
$4,651.90
Grand Total: $156,197.30
Motion approving the purchase of 32 traffic signal video cameras and
16 traffic signal video processors, from the following companies for
the following amounts, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0171-
01, based on Iow bid, for a total of $124,760. Funds have been
budgeted by the Street Services Department in FY2000-2001.
(Attachment # 7)
Texas Highway Products
Round Rock, TX
Item 1
$69,600
Control Technologies, Inc.
Tomball, TX
Item 2 & 3
$55,160
Grand Total: $124,760
Motion approving the purchase of one computerized wheel alignment
system from Nuway Engine Plating, Corpus Christi, Texas, in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0170-01, based on Iow bid, for
a total amount of $23,547. This equipment will be used by
Maintenance Services and is a replacement. Funds are available in
the FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. (Attachment # 8)
Motion approving the purchase of nine heavy trucks in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI-0155-01 from the following companies, for
the following amounts, based on Iow bid and Iow bid meeting
specifications, for a total amount of $496,850. Eight units are
replacements and one unit is an addition to the fleet. Funds are
available in the FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. (Attachment# 9)
Crosstown Ford Sales Fleetpride Power Equipment Padre Ford
Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, TX
2 Units 5 Units 2 Units
$135,941 $286,409 $74,500
Grand Total: 496,850
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Motion approving the purchase of 2,400 feet of 12" coated and
wrapped steel pipe in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0172-01
from Texas Pipe and Supply Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, based
on Iow bid for a total of $33,048. The pipe will be used by the Gas
Department. Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department in
the FY2000-2001. (Attachment # 10)
Motion approving the purchase of five (5) automatic refrigerated
samplers from Wmgo Equipment Company, The Woodlands, Texas,
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0167-01, based on Iow bid for
a total of $19,575. The samplers will be used by the Wastewater
Department and are replacements. Funds are available in the
FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. (Attachment # 11)
Motion approving the purchase of one 125 kilowatts, standby
generator and one 500KVA emergency generator from Stewart and
Stevenson, Corpus Christi, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0145-01, based on Iow bid and Iow bid meeting specifications,
for a total of $78,753. The 125 kilowatts, standby generator will be
used by the Gas Department. Funds are available in the FY2000-
2001 Capital Outlay Fund. The 500KVA emergency generator will be
used at the Frost National Bank Building located at 2402 Leopard
Street. Funds are budgeted in the No. 1020 General Fund for
improvements to the Frost Bank Building in the FY2000-2001.
(Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $145,300 with Sal-Con, Inc. for
the Renovation of Senior and Recreation Centers at the following
sites: (Bond 2000 Issue Project) (Attachment # 13)
Lindale Recreation Center
Lindale Senior Center
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into
second Addendum to the Intergovernmental Agreement with Del Mar
College District for the addition of four classrooms to the Central
Kitchen Project. (Attachment # 14)
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Ordinance appropriating $471,400 from the Del Mar College District
Fund in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the addition of
four classrooms in conjunction with the Central Kitchen Project.
(Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Van Fleet Construction in the amount of
$1,110,800 for the Senior Community Services Central Kitchen
Project. (Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Mendez Construction Company in the
amount of $257,066.29 for the renovation and development of the
following existing parks: (Bond 2000 Issue Project) (Attachment #
15)
Los Encinos Park
Parker Park
South Bluff Park
St. Andrews Park
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Coastal Bend Fire Protection in the amount
of $133,822 for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
Fire Suppression System. (Bond 2000 Issue Project) (Attachment
# 16)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Berryman Roofing and Construction, Inc.,
in the amount of $51,000 for the Convention Center Roof Repairs
2001 Project. (Attachment # 17)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Bruton/Gomez and Company, Inc., in the
amount of $23,890 for the Fire Station No. 9 Re-Roof 2001 Project.
(Attachment # 18)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with W.T. Young Construction Company in the
amount of $273,000 for the Storm Water Pump Station Valves
Replacement and Draw Down Pump Addition. (Attachment # 19)
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23.b.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services agreement in an amount notto exceed $75,000
with Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. for indoor air quality and
environmental services. (Attachment # 20)
Ordinance appropriating $8,970.83 from Brighton Village Unit 7C
developer's contribution to Drainage Channel No. 31 in the No. 6010
Drainage Channel 31 Trust Fund; amending Ordinance No. 024130,
which appropriated the Trust Funds, by adding $8,970.83 to the No.
6010 Drainage Channel 31 Trust Fund. (Attachment # 21)
Ordinance appropriating $826.65 from the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for a tool
box for city vehicle number 2027 and a digital camera for the local
solid waste enforcement program. (Attachment # 22)
Ordinance appropriating $826.65 from the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants fund to enhance
and expand community cleanup events. (Attachment # 22)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept and implement the FY2001
Consolidated Annual Action Plan for Community Planning and
Development (CPD) Programs that include the CDBG, ESG and
HOME Programs. (Attachment # 23)
Ordinance appropriating $8,446,519 in the Federal/State Grants Fund
No. 1050 for the FY2001 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for
Community Planning and Development Program Projects/activities
that includes 1) $6,281,519 composed of $5,082,000 for FY2001
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, $750,000 of
program income; $310,736 of reprogrammed funds in addition to
$138,783 that will be brought forward; 2) $173,000 for FY2001
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) activities; and 3) $1,992,000 for
FY2001 Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program for
projects/activities approved by the City Council on May 15, 2001
(Ordinance No. 024459). (Attachment # 23)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
subrecipient agreements for funds provided from the FY2001
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and FY2001
Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program. (Attachment # 24)
a. Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi - $75,000 for
improvements to the facility located at 3902 Greenwood
Drive.
b. Coastal Bend Community Foundation - $100,000 for
historic preservation to the Artesian Park located at 813
North Chaparral Street.
c. Corpus Christi Hope House - $25,000 for ADA and
facility improvements located at 658 and 630 Robinson
Ddve.
d. Corpus Christi Independent School District- Rose Shaw
Special Emphasis School $33,985 for the
development of an appropriate playground for young
children to include ADA accessibility at 844 Virginia
Street.
e. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. - $69,405 for facility
improvements located at 1906 and 1919 Leopard
Street.
f. Gulf Coast Council of La Raza - $30,000 for ADA and
facility improvements located at 721 Omaha Street.
g. Nueces County Community Action Agency - $80,000 for
minor repairs that will supplement their weatherization
program.
h. YWCA Corpus Christi- $29,557 for ADA Improvements
to their facility located at 4601 Corona Drive.
i. Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi, Inc. - $10,000 for
homeless activities.
j. Corpus Christi Hope House, Inc. $10,000 for
homeless activities.
k. Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, Inc. - $50,000 for
homeless activities.
I. Gulf Coast Council of La Raza - $25,000 for homeless
activities.
m. The ARK Assessment Center and Emergency Shelter
for Youth - $10,000 for homeless activities.
n. The Salvation Army - $25,000 for homeless activities.
o. The Women's Shelter - $43,000 for homeless activities.
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Motion authorizing the appointment of an ad hoc peer panel to the
Arts and Cultural Commission, consisting of arts specialists, to review
applications for the FY2001-2002 Arts Subgrant Program.
(Attachment # 25)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
renewal grant in the amount of $200,803 and execute a contract with
the Corporation for National and Community Service for the
continuation of the Senior Companion Program. (Attachment # 26)
Ordinance appropriating $200,803 from a grant awarded by the
Corporation for National and Community Service in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund for the Senior Companion Program.
(Attachment # 26)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with West Oso Independent
School District for a term of one year (which shall automatically renew
every year unless terminated by either party with at least 30 days
notice prior to the renewal date) for the City of Corpus Christi to
operate a Latchkey Program and Latchkey Camps on designated
district campuses. (Attachment # 27)
28.a. Motion authorizing the City Mana.g~r his designee to accept a ~
in the amount of $44,846 fro~h~e U.S. Department of J ustic.,e~-Office
of Juvenile Justice and D/effnquency Prevention for fund_j~g'available
under the Investig~/~ Satellite Initiative of the/l~'ernet Crimes
Against Childre,0,-tlCAC) Task Force Program_,~nd to execute all
related d.~nts. (A~achment # 28)~
28.b. Ordin~fce appropriating $44,846~m the U.S. Department of
Ju~e~ncy Prevention in the
~nforcement equipment
and training to develop/dr enhance forensic, investigative or
prevention resources t~respond to online sexual exploitation of
children offenses. (A~ffachment # 28)
29.a.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
$249,785 Title ¥ Delinquency Prevention Grant from the Criminal
Justice Division of the Governor's Office to enhance Municipal Court
processing and tracking of status offenders and Juvenile Assessment
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Center case management services to at-risk youth, with a
commitment to provide an in-kind match of at least 34% of the total
grant budget. (Attachment # 29)
Ordinance appropriating $249,785 Title V Delinquency Prevention
Grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office in
the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for Municipal Court
processing and tracking of status offenders and Juvenile Assessment
Center at-risk youth services. (Attachment # 29)
Resolution approving the submission of a grant application in the
amount of $333,467 to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the FY2001 Local Law
Enforcement Block Grants Program to purchase law enforcement
equipment for the Police Department. (Attachment # 30)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the
City of Corpus Christi and Kleberg, Nueces, and San Patdcio
Counties to share operating and maintenance costs of an Integrated
Alert Notification and Information System. (Attachment # 31)
Ordinance appropriating $380,000 from paving assessments in the
No. 3530 Street Capital Projects Fund; transferring $250,000 to the
No. 2010 General Obligation Debt Service Fund for the annual debt
service payment; transferring $130,000 to the No. 1020 General Fund
to reimburse the collections activity. (Attachment # 32)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 0501-01, Corpus Christi Outpatient Surqery, Ltd.: A change
of zoning from an "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District with a "SP"
Special Permit and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District with a "SP" Special
Permit to a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District on Port Aransas
Cliffs, Block 816A, Lot 66, and north one-half portion of the Proctor
Ditch, located on the east side of South Alameda Street,
approximately 650 feet south of Ropes Street. (Attachment # 33)
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Planninq Commission's and StafFs Recommendation: Denial of the
"B-I" Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval of
a Special Permit for a shopping center subject to a site plan and
eleven (11) conditions.
33.b.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
yearly renewable Right-Of-Way (R.O.W.) Maintenance and Parking
Agreement with Farmington Square, Inc., (Permittee) for R.O.W.
abutting property leased by Permittee to Corpus Christi Outpatient
Surgery Center, Ltd. (3636 S. Alameda); requiring Permittee to
construct Hike and Bike Trail and construct and maintain paved
parking area in a portion of proctor drainage R.O.W. (Lots 1 & 64,
Block 816, Port Aransas Cliffs) and in return allowing the public who
access the surgery center to jointly use the parking with the public
who park and access the Hike and Bike Trail, with specified
conditions; establishing a yearly fee of $1,338. (Attachment # 33)
33.c
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by
Corpus Christi Outpatient Surgery, Ltd., by changing the zoning map
in reference to Lot 66, Block 816A, Port Aransas Cliffs and the north
24 feet of the Proctor Ditch, (currently zoned "R-lB" One-family
Dwelling District and "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District) by granting a
Special Permit for a shopping center subject to a site plan and eleven
(11) conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan. (Attachment # 33)
STREET NAME CHANGE:
34.a. Public Hearing for the application to re-name Elbow Drive to
Pescadores Drive between Almeria Avenue and Park Road 22.
(Attachment # 34)
34.b.' Ordinance changing the name of Elbow Drive to Pescadores Drive
between Almeria Avenue and Park Road 22. (Attachment # 34)
J. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
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REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
35.a.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
in the amount of $449,736 from the Texas Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority (ATPA) to establish a proactive motor vehicle
theft enforcement unit in the Police Department and to execute all
related documents. (Attachment # 35)
35.b.
Ordinance appropriating $449,736 from the Texas Automobile Theft
Prevention Authority (ATPA) in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants
Fund to establish a proactive motor vehicle theft enforcement unit in
the Police Department; transferring $20,050 from the No. 6010 Law
Enfomement Trust Fund, and appropriating $20,050 in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund as grant matching funds. (Attachment #
35)
36.
Motion to approve a 3% health insurance premium increase and
emergency room co-pay increase to $50 per visit for Citicare and
Citicare Q-Plus for implementation on August 1, 2001. (Attachment
# 36)
37.
Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash, and Other Refuse regarding the
disposal of yard waste and eliminating the limit on the number of
containers that may be set out by residential customers, providing for
penalties. (First Reading - 7/17/01) (Attachment # 37)
38.
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash, and Other Refuse, and Chapter 53,
Traffic, regarding placement of disposal dumpsters within rights-of-
ways; providing for penalties. (First Reading - 7/17/01) (Attachment
# 38)
39.a.
Motion to amend prior to Second Reading Ordinance the Municipal
Solid Waste System Service Charge by Substituting a revised
Ordinance. (Attachment # 39)
39.b. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the City Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash, and Other Refuse regarding permitting
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commercial collection of solid waste within the city, permitting
commercial solid waste vehicles, and establishing the Municipal Solid
Waste System Service Charge; providing for penalties; and providing
for an effe,~tive~ate. (F',u'.st~eading - 7/17/01) (Attachment # 39)
Second Reading Ordinance - Adopting the City of Corpus Christi
Budget for the ensuing fiscal year beginning August 1, 2001; to be
filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in said
budget; and providi.ng for^severanc~ (~irst Reading - 7/17/01)
(Attachment # 40)
Second Reading Ordinance - Approval of Ordinance amending
Ordinance 3658, as amended, Section 100, Subsection 103, adding
the principal secretary to the mayor at-will exceptions to the Classified
Service; approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 3658, as
amended, Section 250, Subsections 251 through 257, by revising
these classification schedules as reflected in Exhibit A; approval of
Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 500,
Subsection 501, by deleting the Classified Salary Schedule effective
FY 2000-2001, and replacing it with a new schedule effective August
13, 2001, that provides a 3% cost-of-living increase for Classified
Employees and adjusts salary ranges by 3%, effective August 13,
2001, as shown in Exhibit B; approval of Ordinance amending
Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 510, by deleting the
Managerial Group Pay Plan for FY 2000-2001, and replacing it with
a new Managerial Group Pay Plan pay schedule effective August 13,
2001, that provides a 3% cost-of-living increase for Managerial Group
Employees and adjusts salary ranges by 3%, as shown in Exhibit C;
approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended,
Section 520, by deleting the Executive Pay Plan FY 2000-2001, and
replacing it with a new Executive Pay Plan schedule effective August
13, 2001, that provides a 3% cost-of-living increase for Executive Pay
Plan Employees and adjusts salary ranges by 3%, as shown in Exhibit
D; approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended,
Section 700, to add a new Subsection 707.2 to define eligibility of
employees to participate as retirees in city's group health insurance
program; approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as
amended, Section 700, adding a new Subsection 707.3, to provide
authority for City Manager to authorize up to $8,000 in documented
funeral expenses for employees who lose their lives while on duty due
to on-the-job injuries; approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance
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8127, as amended, Section 700, by adding a new Subsection 708.4
to authorize a Shift Differential Pay Program; approval of Ordinance
amending Ordinance 8127, as amended, by adding a new Section
714, to clarify add-on pays for Police and Fire Chiefs in compliance
with State Law, Chapter 143; approval of Ordinance amending
Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 850, to revise Subsection
850.1 and add a new Subsection 850.2 providing for car allowances
for officers and employees in the Executive Pay Plan based on
market conditions and travel expenses and providing for car
allowances for council members based upon reasonable travel
expenses in.~urre¢/ (First Bea/~ing - 7/17/01) (Attachment # 41)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Utilities, re,.~garding security deposits for utility customers.
(Attachment # 42)
Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water, gas and
wastewater rates; providing for an effective date. (First Reading -
7117101) (Attachment # 43) ~'~,.-,.~ ,.--w--~
44. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending Sections 6-10, 6-18, 23-20
and 2,3-57 of the City Code of Ordinances to increase the following
annual fees: Pct L; ..... = ~.~-- e~,~ tc e~. Rodeo Commercial
, Animal Permit fee from $50 to $200; sewage inspection fee from $60
to $200; Property Swimming Pool Inspection fee from $25 to $50;
~msnd!r.g ........... of t,,v r,;~,, ~.- cf ~"~ ...... to .... +~:
n~w annual f~ of $25 fo~ .... :-- -' -';"-'-"' c ......
~ providing for ~n e~ective d&te._(First 7/17/01)
(A*achment ¢44) ~ ~ .oadin~ -
45. Socond Readin~ Ordinance-Amendin~ Code of Ordinances, Section
~ 2-7¢(e) to increaso tho delinq uent penal~ charge for marina tenants.
(First Roadin~ - 71~710~) (A~achment ~ 45)
46.
Resolution approving the Fiscal Year FY2001-2002 Budget for the
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Attachment # 46)
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47. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services agreement with The Waters Consulting Group,
Inc., Dallas, Texas, at a cost not to exceed $296,808, for the
development and implementation of an innovative citywide
compensation and classification system that will (1) replace the City's
aging, obsolete system; (2) enable the City to attract and retain
qualified employees; (3) support reengineering efforts through
development of skill-based pay systems for the Departments of
Wastewater, Water, Storm Water, Gas, Streets, Solid Waste
Services, and the Park Maintenance Division; (4) provide solutions for
citywide compensation issues such as, internal equity of jobs within
designated pay grade levels, competitive pay schedules, and phased-
in implementation. This agreement does not apply to Police and Fire
personnel covered by collective bargaining agreements. (Attachment
48. Motion setting September 11~h~001 as the date of adoption of the ad
valorem tax rate of~per $100 valuation, and setting a public
hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for August 28, 2001 during the
Regular City Council Meeting beginning at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1201,
Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas. (Attachment # 48)/~
49.
50.
First Reading Ordinance - Amending Section 53-97 of the City of
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to update statutory references, to
allow permitted vehicles access onto non-roadway areas, and to
provide for issuance of access permits. (Attachment # 49)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi the lnterruptible Water Supply
Contract between Lavaca-Navidad River Authority and City of Corpus
Christi, Texas at the terms and conditions set fecth i~ the contract as
attached. (Attachment # 50)
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
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE
SIGN THE FORM AT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER,
GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A recording is made of
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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 didge a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-espat3ol en la reuni(3n de la junta para ayudade.
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 A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time dudng 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.
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.
51. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
52.
53.
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
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POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 5:00 p.m., Julv 20 ,2001.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home
Page at www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us after 7:00 p.m. on the
Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If
technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on
the Internet by Monday morning.
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