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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
DECEMBER 10, 2002
12:00 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 ea#ier. 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 Iimitado, habra un int&rprete ingl~s-espa~ol 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 Daniel Sanchez, Glory Full Gospel Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. - J~J~)/~_/
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Henry Garrett V
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison \/
John Longoria ~/,
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa ~
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December10,2002
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E. MINUTES:
1. v/Approval of Workshop Meeting of November 18, 2002, Regular
Meeting of November 19, 2002 and Special Meeting of November
26, 2002. (Attachment # 1)
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 authorized 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 ma~ters. 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 Government Code Section
551.071 regarding Corpus Chdstr§ Sexqally Oriented Business
Ordinance.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding Second Baptist Church of Corpus Christi,
Texas v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 00-6895-A, 28th 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 Larry Young et al v. City of Corpus Christi, No.
01-647-C, 94th 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 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.
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G. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 6)
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Board
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation Board
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Sister City Committee
H. 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
ratherthan 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. 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 afierthe items not
requidng separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will
be adopted by one vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCE~
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 Altivia of Houston,
Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0016-03, for
approximately 1,080 tons of liquid chlorine based on Iow bid for
an estimated annual expenditure of $268,920. The term of the
agreement shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for
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up to two (2) additional twelve-month pedods, subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee.
This chemical will be used by the Water Department for treatment
of our water supply. Funds have been budgeted in FY 2002-2003
by the Water Department. (Attachment # 7)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Comlink Wireless
Technologies, Inc., of Grapevine, Texas for two-way radio
batteries in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0131-02, based
on Iow total bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$50,851.16. The term of the contract 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 his designee. The batteries are used by various City
departments. Funds have been budgeted in FY 2002-2003 by the
using departments. (Attachment # 8)
Motion approving a supply agreement with SBC of Austin, Texas
for hardware and operating system maintenance and support on
the City's Cisco network equipment in accordance with the State
of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total amount of
$70,445.64. The term of the contract will be for twelve months
with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-months
periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. (Attachment # 9)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit
a grant application in the amount of $57,060 to the State of
Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Year 4 funding available
under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund for the Police
Department's Family Violence Unit. (Attachment # 10)
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2003 Consolidated
Plan/Annual Action Plan that is the planning and application
process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investments Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter
Grants (ESG) programs. (Attachment # 11)
Motion reaffirming Community Development Block Grant Program
objectives and guidelines as previously adopted by the City
Council on March 22, 1994 (Ordinance No. 21901 ). (Attachment
#11)
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Motion granting a permit to Sabco Operating Company to drill an
oil or gas well located approximately six (6) miles seaward of the
Corpus Chdsti Marina in Corpus Christi Bay, State Tract 53.
(Attachment # 12)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit
a grant application in the amount of $131,018 to the State of
Texas, Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for
funding eligible under the FY2002 Juvenile Accountability
Incentive Block Grants Program to fund a program to reduce
juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice system, and
increase the accountability for juvenile offenders. (Attachment #
13)
Ordinance approving the sale of surplus houses to be moved and
authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Earnest Money Contract and Bill of Sale for all surplus houses
available to be sold by sealed bid in connection with the McArdle
Road Street Improvement Project, Phase 3. (Bond Issue 2000)
(Attachment # 14)
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (APPROXIMATELY 2:00 P.M.)
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 1102-01, Braselton Land Ventures, In~..z~ change of
zoning from a "F-R" Farm-Rural District to~3-'1~-1C" One-family
Dwelling District on Flour Bluff and E. pe~al Farm and Garden//
Tracts, Section 19, being 27.896 ac~ and .44 acres out of ~
13 and 14, located on the n~'th side of Wooldddge/R'oad,
approximately 1,650 fee~t'Of Aidine Road. (Atta.~nt ~ 15)
Planning CommissiorCs'and Staff's Recommencl~tion: Approval
of the "R-lC" .~a"mily Dwelling District/
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Ame.odlng the Zoning Ordina~'e upon applicaton by the
Br/~elton Land Ventures, Inc./6y changing the zoning map in
Keference to 27.896 acres a~ .44 acres out of Lots 13 and 14,
Section 19, Flour Bluff and..Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from
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"F-R" Farm-Rural Dwe~ng~Distdct to "R-lC" One-fa~Qily. Dwelling
District; amendi~g-tl~e Comprehensive Plan t.g.a~count for any
deviatio..~mfi3 the existing Comprehensi.~lan.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT:
16.a.
Public Headng to hear citizens comments regarding proposed
amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Article 24. (Attachment Cf
16)
16.b.
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
amending Article 24, Height, Area and Bulk Requirements by
adding a category for One-Family Dwelling on Padre and
Mustang Barrier Islands in an "AT" Apartment Toudst District; by
including in this category the following minimum requirements:
20-foot front yard, 5-foot side and rear yards, 25 percent yard
open space, 5,000 square foot lot, and 50-foot lot width; and
maximum requirements: none for height, 43,560 square foot floor
area per acre of lot area, 1.0 floor area factor, and 8.72 units per
acre. (Attachment # 16)
K. PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
17. J/14th Annual Feast of Sharing, HEB Holiday Dinner (Attachment
Cf 17)
18. '~'2002 Citizen Survey Results (Attachment Cf 18)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
19. ~/Motion approving the creation of the City of Corpus Christi
Economic Development Office. (Attachment Cf 19)
20.~j/ First Reading Ordinance -Approving the FY2002-2003 Capital
Budget in the amount of $229,913,200. (Attachment Cf 20)
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Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Chdsti,
Texas Tax Notes, Series 2002 in the amount of $2,150,000 for
the purpose of paying contractual obligations incurred or to be
incurred for the renovations of the former Frost Bank building
(creation of Emergency Operations Command Center and One
Stop Development Center) and for the purchase and installation
of chillers at City Hall. (Attachment # 21)
Ordinance appropriating $2,050,000 from the sale of City of
Corpus Chdsti, Texas Tax Notes, Series 2002 in the No. 5110
Maintenance Service Fund; for purpose of paying contractual
obligations incurred or to be incurred for the renovations of the
former Frost Bank Building (creation of Emergency Operations
Command Center and One Stop Development Center), and for
pumhase and installation of City Hall chillers; transferring
$508,880 to the No. 3160 City Hall Capital Improvement Program
Fund to reimburse funds transferred under Ordinance 025051 for
the One Stop Development Center; amending Ordinance No.
024974 which adopted the FY2002-2003 Operating Budget by
increasing appropriations by $2,050,000. (Attachment # 22)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a construction contract in the amount of $559,214 with Malek Inc.,
of Corpus Christi, Texas for the City Hall Chiller Replacement -
Phase 1. (Attachment # 23)
Resolution approving Morgan Stanley & Company Incorporated
as dealer for the City's Utility System Commercial Paper Note
Program, Sedes B, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
a dealer agreement with said firm. (Attachment # 24)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a construction contract with Laughlin-Thyssen, Inc., of Houston,
Texas, for a total fee not to exceed $8,920,125 for the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant Wash Water System, Phase 2
(Filter Drain, Yard Piping, Filter to Waste) Project. (Attachment #
25)
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 THF
COUNCIL MEETING, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASF
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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 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 ingl&s es limitado, habr~ un int&rprete
ingl&s-espal~ol en la reuni6n de la junta para ayudarle.
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. THIS POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO
RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
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.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT:
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NOTE:
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., December 6 ,2002.
Armando Chapa
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