HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 10/22/200212:00 p.m. - Joint Luncheon with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau to discuss the results of their annual audit,
2001-2002 Performance Review, 2002-2003 Performance Goals and Media Plan, and to present a report on the
economic impact of the Visitor's Industry (City Hall, 6~ floor conference room)
1:45 p.m.
Proclamation declaring October 20 - 26, 2002 as "Week Without Violence"
Proclamation declaring October 22, 2002 as "Dispute Resolution Day"
Proclamation declaring October 26, 2002 as "Make a Difference Day"
Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and Committee Members
AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
OCTOBER 22, 2002
1:00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE
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 the Council Meeting, whichever is earlier. 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.
Si ud. Desea didgirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habra un int~rprete ingl~s-espaflol en todas las juntas del
Concilio para ayudade.
Persons with disabilities who plan to a~tend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to
contact 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.
Mayor Pro Tern Javier D. Colmenero
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by Reverend Anson Nash, Padre Island Baptist Church. V/
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. -
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Manager David R Garcia
City Attorney James I~. Bray, Jr. ~-I-I-I~,.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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E. MINUTES:
Approval of Regular Meeting of October 8, 2002. (Attachment #
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
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Ethics Commission
Human Relations Commission
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
ratherlhan 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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Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has
been furnished with background and support matedal 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)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to pumhase
a Digital Video Recording System for a total cost of $31,889 from
the Chubb Secudty Inc., of San Antonio, Texas, for the Corpus
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Chdsti International Airport closed circuit terminal system. Funds
are available in the Federal Aviation Administration Security
Compensation Grant No. 3-48-0051-33-02. (Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an agreement with DataSeek Corporation, of San Antonio, Texas,
to purchase Oracle 9i Standard Edition database software based
on the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for
$54,929.97 and including first year maintenance. The term of this
contract will be for thirty-six months. This database software will
be used to support multiple enterprise-wide applications. Funds
have been budgeted in the Municipal Information Systems in
FY2002-2003. (Attachment # 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
an agreement with DataSeek Corporation, of San Antonio, Texas,
to lease purchase two (2) HP rp7410 servers based on the State
of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for $293,088.78
(including shipping and handling). This price includes a rebate of
$36,800 as trade up. To be eligible for this rebate, the City must
return the current servers within 90 days of shipment or the price
will change to $329,888.78. Financing will be provided through
the City's agreement with Bank of America and the term of the
lease purchase will be thirty-six (36) months. The two servers will
be used as database and application servers to support multiple
enterprise-wide applications. Funds have been budgeted in
Municipal Information Systems in FY2002-2003 and will be
requested for ail subsequent years. (Attachment # 5)
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) custom fabricated air
handling units (AHU)from South Texas Equipment, Inc., of San
Antonio, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0018-03,
based on Iow bid meeting specifications for a total amount of
$38,800. This equipment is for the One Stop Development
Center located at 2402 Leopard. Funds have been budgeted by
the Engineering Department in FY2002-2003. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving supply agreements with the following
companies, for the following amounts, for approximately 2,106
gas meters in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0076-02
based on Iow bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$116,703. The terms of the contracts will be twelve-months with
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options to extend for up to two additional twelve month periods
subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his
designee. These meters will be used by the Gas Department.
Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department in FY 2002-
2003. (Attachment # 7)
National Meter, Inc.
Lancaster. Ohio
Bid Item 1
$66,000
Actads US Gas, Inc.
Owenton, Kentucky
Bid Items 2 and 3
$9,205
McGinnis Industrial Sales, Inc.
Houston, Texas
Bid Items 4, 5, 6 and 7
$41,498
Grand Total: $116,703
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
grant from the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the
amount of $6,677.97 for the purchase of equipment, supplies,
and services associated with networking the Corpus Christi Fire
Department Stations. (Attachment # 8)
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $6,677.97 from
the Coastal Bend Regional Advisory Council in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund to purchase equipment, supplies, and
services to network the Corpus Christi Fire Department Stations.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
modification to a grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for
an additional $5,000 for leak detection analysis of the City's water
distribution system. (Attachment # 9)
Ordinance appropriating $5,000 from the U.S. Bureau of
Reclamation in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund to
conduct a leak detection analysis of the City's water distribution
system. (Attachment # 9)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
grant in the amount of $267,626 from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding eligible under
the FY2002 Law Enforcement Block Grants program and to
execute all related documents. (Attachment# 10)
Ordinance appropriating $267,626 from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the No. 1050
Federal/State Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement
equipment for the Police Department; appropriating $29,736 from
the Law Enforcement Trust account in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund as the grant match. (Attachment # 10)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 4 to the contract for consulting services with the
Center for Coastal Studies in the amount of $71,170 for
Ecological/Biological Monitoring of Treated Wastewater
Diversions in the Rincon Delta and Nueces Bay. (Attachment #
11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 4 to the contract for consulting services with the
Conrad Blucher Institute in the amount of $110,370 for On-Going
Salinity Monitoring in the Rincon Delta and Nueces Bay.
(Attachment # 11)
Resolution amending Resolution No. 022938 to change the
membership of the Community Youth Development Advisory
Committee from 16 to 11 voting members, with two voting
positions filled by youth involved in the Youth Action Committee.
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Ordinance a ro riatin ~'225 377 from
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in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund'as State Fiscal Years
2001-2002 and 2002-2003 program income to fund
environmental, health, laboratory, and nursing services for the
period of September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2003.
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REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
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Ordinance appropriating $508,880 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance of the No. 3160 City Hall Capital Improvement Program
Fund, transferring to and appropriating in the No. 5110
Maintenance Services Fund for the One Stop Development
Center, witl~kC,~w~t-to reimburse the No. 3160 Ci~.d.d.d.d.d.d.d.d~all Capital
Improvement Program Fund~mending Ordinance No. 024974
which adopted the FY2002-2003 Operating Budget by increasing
revenues and appropriations by $508,880 each; amending
Ordinance No. 024730 which adopted the FY2001-2002 Capital
Budget by iRcreasing appropr, iatio~s by $508,880. (Attachment
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a construction contract with DS&S Construction, of Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the amount of $831,880 for the One Stop
Development Center Project. (Attachment # 14)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
15.
Case No. 0802-01, Ralph Diaz: A change of zoning from an "R-
1 B" One-family Dwelling District to an "1-2" Light Industrial District
on Steele Addition, Block 6, Lots 55, 56, 57, and 58, located on
the north side of Marguerite Street and 200 feet west of 21st
Street. (Attachment # 15)
Planninq Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Denial of
the "1-2" Light Industrial District, and in lieu, thereof, approval of
an "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling District with a "SP" Special Permit.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Ralph Diaz
by changing the zoning map in reference to Lots 55, 56, 57 and
58, Block 6, Steele Addition, (currently zoned "R-lB" One-family
Dwelling District) by granting a Special Permit for a parking lot for
eight (8) heavy load vehicles, one (1) roll off equipment and
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parking for employee vehicles subject to a site plan and ten (10)
conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
Case No. 0802-03, Yolanda Rodriguez: A change of zoning from
an "R-lB" One-family Dwelling Distdct to a "B-4" General
Business Distdct on Alameda Park Subdivision, Block 6, Lot 30,
located on the east side of Everhart Road, approximately 500 feet
south of Avalon Street. (Attachment # 16)
Planning Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Denial of
the "B-4" General Business District, and in lieu thereof, approval
of a "B-lA" Neighborhood Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Yolanda
Rodriguez by changing the zoning map in reference to Lot 30,
Block 6, Alameda Park Subdivision, from "R-lB' One-family
Dwelling District to "B-lA" Neighborhood Business District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations
from the existing Comprehet~sive Plan.
Case No. 0802-04, MTM Northwest, Inc. & MTM Northwest, LTD.:
A change of zon. ing from a "F-R" Farm-Rural District to a "B-4"
General Business District on 6.308 acres out of 9.808 acres,
Nueces River Irrigation Park, west 1/3 of the east 3/4 of Lot 1,
Section 2, located approximately 550 feet south of Northwest
Boulevard and 525 feet west of County Road 69. (Attachment #
17)
Planning Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Approval
of the "B-4" General Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by MTM
Northwest, Inc. and MTM Northwest, LTD. by changing the zoning
map in reference to 6.308 acres out of 9.808 acres of the west
1/3 of the east 3/4 of Lot 1, Section 2, Nueces Irrigation Park,
from "F-R" Farm-Rural District to "B-4" General Business District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations
from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
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Case No. 0802-05, The Enclave Council of Co-owners, Inc.: A
change of zoning from a "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling Distdct to a
"B-l" Neighborhood Business District on 0.07 acre out of
Gardendale No.1, Block 6, Lot 7-A, located 375 feet west of
South Staples Street, 300 feet north of Cain Ddve and 275 feet
south of Bonner Ddve. (Attachment # 18)
Planning Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Denial of
the "B-l" Neighborhood Business District, and in lieu thereof,
approval, approval of a "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District with
a "SP" Special Permit for a parking lot.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application byThe Enclave
Council of Co-owners, Inc., by changing the zoning map in
reference to 0.0;7 acre out of Lot 7-A, Block 6, Gardendale No. 1
Subdivision (currently zoned "R-lB' One-family Dwelling District)
by granting a Special Permit for an unenclosed parking lot subject
to a site plan and five (5) conditions; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan.
STREET ASSESSMENTS:
Public Hearing on proposed assessments for improvements to
the following highways in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
(BOND ISSUE 2000): (Attachment # 19)
Brookdale Street Improvements from Gollihar Road to
Sunnybrook Road
Whiting Street Sidewalk Improvements from Churchill
Drive to Lanier Drive
Ordinance closing the public hearing on proposed assessments
for improvements to the following highways in Corpus Christi,
Nueces County, Texas: (Attachment # 19)
Breokdale Street Improvements from Gollihar Road to
Sunnybrook Road
Whiting Street Sidewalk Improvements from Churchill
Drive to Lanier Drive
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imposing assessments totaling $77,685.74 against property
abutting the improvements, affected railways, and property and
railway owners; fixing corresponding liens on property and
charges against property owners; providing for subsequent
adjustment of assessment amounts and the corresponding liens
and charges based on as-built conditions; specifying assessment
payment terms and lien enforcement measures.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or the designee to execute
a construction contract in the amount of $617,998.20 with Garrett
Construction Company, of Ingleside, Texas, for the following:
(Attachment # 19)
Brookdale Street Improvements from Gollihar Road to
Sunnybrook Road
Whiting Street Sidewalk Improvements from Churchill
Drive to Lanier Drive.
Public Hearing on proposed assessments for improvements to
the following highway in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas
(Bond Issue 2000): (Attachment # 20)
Annaville Road Street Improvements from Violet Road to
Starlite Lane
Ordinance closing the public hearing on proposed assessments
for improvements to the following highway in Corpus Christi,
Nueces County, Texas: (Attachment # 20)
Annaville Road Street Improvements from Violet Road to
Starlite Lane
imposing assessments totaling $101,144.31 against property
abutting the improvements, affected railways, and property and
railway owners; fixing corresponding liens on property and
charges against property owners; providing for subsequent
adjustment of assessment amounts and the corresponding liens
and charges based on as-built conditions; specifying assessment
payment terms and lien enforcement measures.
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or the designee to execute
a construction contract in the amount of $1,090,531.35 with W.
T. Young Construction, of Corpus Chdsti, Texas, for the Annaville
Road Street Improvements from Violet Road to Starlite Lane.
(Attachment # 20)
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
Presentation to Dr. Richard Davis for 20 years of service to the
City of Corpus Christi as the Medical Director for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department (Attachment # 21)
Presentation by Jerry Kane, Chairman of the Airport Board on the
new Corpus Christi International Airport Terminal Opening
(Attachment # 22)
City of Corpus Christi Housing and Community Development,
Code Enforcement Division, Substandard Structure Process
(Attachment # 23)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS
NOT SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT
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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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PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL
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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
any matters listed on the agenda, when authodzed by the provisions of
the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,
and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive
session on the following matters. 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 office.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Govemment Code Section
551.071 regarding City of San Benito v. PG&E Gas Transmission,
Texas Corporation et. al, No. 96-12-7404-A, 107th District Court,
Cameron County, Texas, and the remaining claim of the City of
Corpus Christi related thereto, and regarding similar claims of the
City of Corpus Christi against other similar entities, with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections
551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 regarding acquisition and
development of a site for a minor league baseball stadium in the
Arena/Convention Center/Port of Corpus Christi area, location of
a professional baseball franchise in the facility, and possible real
estate agreements with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and
RSR Sports implementing the stadium, with possible discussion
and action related thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding James Skrobarcek v. City of Corpus Christi,
No. 024974-F, 214th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with
possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding United States of America, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, Application for Preliminary Permit,
Project No. 12250-000, Wesley E. Seale Dam Hydroelectric
Project, 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.
28. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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NOTE:
* Upcoming Items
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Consideration of resolutions and actions
deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues
before the 78th Texas Legislature.
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance
to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 9:15 a.m., October 18 ,2002.
A~nando Chapa
City Secretary
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