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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
FEBRUARY 18, 2003
2:00 P.M.
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made.
A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Harold Palmer, Corpus Christi Fellowship.
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 Tem John Longoria
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
Acting City Manager George K. Noe __
Acting City Attorney Jay Reining __
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Special Meetings of February 7, 2003 and February 12, 2003. (Attachment # 1 )
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, ce[fain 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; ormay 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withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence afterthe items not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 supply agreements with the following
companies for the following amounts, for library books and
recordings, based on best value, for multiple progressive awards
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0050-03 for a total
estimated annual expenditure of $398,120. The term of the
agreements shall be for twelve months with options to extend for
up to three additional twelve month periods, subject to the
approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee.
Funds have been budgeted bythe Corpus Christi Public Libraries
and the Local Branch of the South Texas Library System in FY
2002-2003. (Attachment # 2 )
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Baker & Taylor, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
Primary Supplier Groups 1-3
$323,496
Ingram Library Services, Inc.
La Verqne, TN
Secondary Supplier Groups 1 & 2
$74,624
Grand Total: $398,120
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to
execute a construction contract with Mitchell's Unlimited of
Robstown, Texas, in the amount of $79,776 for the McArdle Road
Street Improvements, Phase 3 (Structure Demolition). (Bond
Issue 2000) (Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to
execute a consultant contract with RVE, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total fee not to exceed $126,570 for the Kennedy
Causeway Lift Station. (Attachment # 4)
Ordinance appropriating $21,341.07 from Brighton Village Unit
7C, Block 2, Lots 8 and 9 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 $21,341.07 to the No. 6010 Drainage Channel
31 Trust Fund. (Attachment # 5)
Motion approving payment of $21,341.07 developer's contribution
from Brighton Village Unit 7C, Block 2, Lots 8 and 9 from the No.
6010 Trust Fund/Drainage Channel 31 Trust to Mark Bratton,
Trustee, for disbursement to the appropriate Drainage Channel
31 Trust Funding Owners, in accordance with the Offsite
Drainage Development Contract, Master Plan Drainage Channel
31, between the City of Corpus Christi and Trustee. (Attachment
# 5)
Ordinance approving the conveyance and disposal of a portion of
Southbay Park contain lng 4,226.7 square feet out of Lot 47, Block
2, Harbor Village Subdivision, to the adjacent landowners, Leroy
Steinocher and wife, Priscilla Steinocher, requiring them to replat
the property within 180 days at their expense, and authorizing the
Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Special
Warranty Deed in exchange for the perpetual maintenance of the
property conveyed. (Attachment # 6)
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Ordinance approving the conveyance to the adjacent landowners,
John Grover Strong and wife, Evangeline C. Strong, a portion of
Crestmont Park west of Carroll Lane and Grassmere Drive,
containing 5,140.08 square feet, and currently platted as Block 6,
Crestmont Subdivision Unit 1, save and except a section of street
right-of-way, and authorizing the Acting City Manager or his
designee to execute a Special Warranty Deed in exchange for the
perpetual maintenance of the property by the grantees.
(Attachment # 6)
Ordinance appropriating $15,000 in the No. 3530 Street Capital
Improvement Program Fund from Performance Bond Proceeds
of the Omaha Drive Improvements Project; amending Capital
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025144 by increasing
appropriations by $15,000. (Attachment # 7)
Ordinance governing City elections in 2003, including
appointment and compensation of election officials, voting
systems, ballot boxes, and central counting station. (Attachment
# 8)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
Case No./1~2-05, Dav~l W. & Elaine R. Hoffman: A change of
zoning/f~om a "R-lB'/One-family Dwelling District to a '"RE"
Res..id'ential Estate~T~istrict on Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
G/alden Tracts,/Section 49, being 10 acres out of Lot 31, located
<~n the north srde of Glenoak Drive, approximately 500 feet west
of Retta D~iv/e. (Tabled from '1-14-03) (Attachment# 9)
Planoi~q Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: ApprOval
of a~'RE'' Residential Estate District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by David W.
and Elaine R. Hoffman by changing the zoning map in reference
to 10 acres out of Lot 31, Section 49, Flour Bluff and Encinal
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11.
Farm and Gar~n Tracts, f~ "R-I~B" One-fa? Dwellin¢istrict
to "RI? Recdential Es.tale Districtl amendin~f [he CompCehens!~
PIca/ to//account~or any~¢deviatiol~~ from t~e existing
/(2Yo ml~ h e n sive.,?la n. ¢
Case No. 0103-01, Marc and Nelda Fuentes: A change of zoning
from an "A-1" Apartment House District to a "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District on Cabaniss Acres, Block 3, Lot 24 - A, located
on the south side of Carolyn Drive, approximately 200 feet west
of Ayers Street. (Attachment # 10)
Planning Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Approval
of a "B-I" Neighborhood Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Marc and
Nelda Fuentes by changing the zoning map in reference to Lot
24-A, Block 3, Cabaniss Acres, from "A-I" Apartment House
District to "B-1" Neighborhood Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan.
Case No. 0103-03, A & W Office Supply, Inc.: A change of zoning
from an "A-2" Apartment House District to a "B-5" Primary
Business District on South Bluff Addition, Block 13, Lot 13,
located on the north side of Laredo Street, approximately 200 feet
east of South Staples Street. (Attachment # 11)
Planning Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Approval
of a "B-5" Primary Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by A & W
Office Supply, Inc., by changing the zoning map in reference to
Lot 13, Block 13, South Bluff Addition, from "A-2" Apartment
House District to "B-5" Primary Business District, amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan.
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J. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
12.
Resolution naming the covered couds at H.E.B. Tennis Center
located at 1520 West Shely the "Mildred and Lloyd Sessions
Tennis Pavilion"; waiving the requirements of a sixty-day waiting
period following submission of Name Change to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee, publication of legal notice,
acceptance of written comments to the Park and Recreation
Advisory Committee, and determination of course of action by the
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee. (Attachment # 12)
13.
Discussion and possible action regarding options for amendments
to the City of Corpus Christi City Charter. (Attachment # 13)
14.
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to
execute Amendment No. 2 to the contract for Construction
Manager at-Risk services contract with Moorhouse - Beecroft,
Joint Venture, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas reducing the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $25,000,000 to
$24,614,045 for construction of the Bayfront Convention Center
Expansion/Rehabilitation Project. (Attachment# 14)
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
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CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A
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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.)
Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl¢s es limitado, habra un int¢rprete
ingl~s-espa~ol en la reuniSn de la junta para ayudarle.
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PER CITY COUNClL 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.
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 Counc# 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 Government Code Section
551.071 regarding a health insurance claim the City asked
Entrust to adjudicate on October 18, 2002, underlying coverage
issues, and legal issues associated with the City's health
insurance plans, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections
551.071 and 551.072 regarding the Landry's Project in the
Corpus Christi Marina, 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 the South Wharf Project
in the Corpus Christi Marina, with possible discussion and action
related thereto in open session.
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;
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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.
18. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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20.
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCILAND OTHER REPORTS '..
A~JOURNMENT: )
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~, 2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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council priority issues.
M2003-070
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Motion to table the design for the seawall streetscape
until March 25, 2003 to refer to the Arts and Cultural
Commission to allow for public comment.
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