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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JULY 15, 2003
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 fhs 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. !f you have a petition or ofher informafion pertaining to your
subject, please present it fo the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirigirse a! Concilia y tree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un inf~rprete ingl~s-espanol en fodas !as juntas de!
Concilio Para ayudarle.
Persons with disabilifies who plan fo attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to
contact the City Secretary's office (at 36~-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.
6. Invocation to be given by Dr. Micah Davidson, Senior Pastor, Gardendale Baptist Church.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the Unlted States.
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to tali the roil of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Melody Cooper
Council Members:
Brent Chesney City Manager George K. Noe
Javier D. Colmenero Acting City Attamey R. Jay Reining
Henry Garrett City Secretary Armando Chapa
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
E. MINUTES:
'I . Approval of Regular Meeting of July 8, 2003. {Attachment # 1 }
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F. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect fo go into
executive session of any time during fhe meeting in order to discuss
any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of
the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 559 of fhe Texas Govemment Code,
and that fhe City Council specifically expects fo go info executive
session on the following matters. !n the event the Council elects fo go
into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or
sections of the Open Meetings Acf aufhorizing fhe executive session
will be publicly announced by the presiding olrfrce.
2. Executive session under Texas Govemment Code Section
559.071 regarding United States vs. City of Corpus Christi, Cause
No. C-03-015, in the United States District Court for the Sou#hem
District of Texas, with possible discussion and action in open
session.
3. Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections
551A71, 551.072 and 551.087 regarding the acquisition and
development of site for a minor league baseball s#adium with
possible discussion and related action in open session.
G. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: {Attachment # 4}
4. Commission on Children and Youth
* Storm Water Management Advisory Committee
* Water Resources Advisory Committee
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For adminisfrative convenience, certain of fhe agenda items are
listed as motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed
appropriate, the Cify Council will use a differenf 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 ac#ion 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 i#em.
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
July'! 5, 2003
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I. 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
vo#e without being discussed separately unless requesfed by a Council
Member or a citizen, in which event the item or items will immediately be
withdrawn forindividual 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.,ORDINANCESRND ORDINANCES
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
{Af this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolufions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration)
5. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a three-year lease (contingent on the funds budgeted in FY 2004-
2007} with Old Lipan, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the facility
space to opera#e the Juvenile Assessmen# Center in the amount
of $33,664.20 per year which has been budgeted in the FY 2003 -
2004 budget of the Corpus Christi. Crime Control and Prevention
District. (Attachment # 5}
6. Resolution authorizing the review of Transmission and
Distribution {T & D) rates of AEP Texas Central Company
(Company}; directing Company to file certain information ("Rate
Filing Package"} with the City of Corpus Christi; setting a
procedural schedule for the gathering and review of necessary
information; setting dates for the filing of the City's analysis of the
Company's filing and the Company's rebuttal to the analysis;
authorizing the hiring of legal counsel and consultants; requiring
the reimbursement of the City of Corpus Christi's T & D rate case
expenses; setting a public hearing to determine if the axis#ing T
& D rates are unreasonable or in any way in violation of any
provision of law and to determine just and reasonable T & D rates
to be charged. {Attachment # 6}
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7. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a Local Project Advanced Funding Agreement for the
Voluntary Transportation Improvement Project with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) governing the construction
of a proposed drainage culvert on FM 70 to serve the future
development of Cefe Valenzuela Landfill in the amount of $16,000
for preliminary engineering and $900,000 for construction (subject
to availability of funds}. {Attachment # 7)
8. Resolution authorizing the Director of the Corpus Christi -Nueces
County Public Health District or his designee to apply to the
Department of Health and Human Services for first-year funding
of a $50,000, three-year renewal grant for a demonstra#ion project
to supplement existing community emergency medical response
systems. {Attachment # 8)
9. Resolution authorizing the Director of the Corpus Christi -Nueces
County Public Health District or his designee to submit a grant
application to the Texas Department of Health for aone-year
$204,750 grant to provide additional personnel and supplies for
the continued provision of immunization services. (Attachment #
9)
10. Resolution authorizing the Director of the Corpus Christi -Nueces
County Public Health District or his designee to submit an
application to the Texas Department of Health for aone-year
$149,797 renewable contract to fund the elimina#ion and control
of tuberculosis in Nueces County. {Attachment # 10)
11. First Reading Ordinance -Amending Article Xl, Commercial and
Industrial, Chapter 55, Utilities of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Corpus Christi, regarding disposal and pretreatment of commercial
and industrial was#e; and providing for penalties. (Attachment #
11)
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
revising Article 17, "B-5"Primary Business District, Article 18, "B-fi"
Primary Business Core District, and Article 22, Off-Street Parking
Regulations. {First Reading - 07108103) (Attachment # 12)
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J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2:00 P,M.
ZONING CASES:
13. Case No. 0603-02,,, Mike Yarbrough: A change of zoning from a
"R-1 B" One-family Dwelling District to a "B-1" Neighborhood
Business District on Yarbrough Addition, Lots 4 and 5, located on
the west side of Airline Road and 600 feet south of Holly Road.
{Attachment # 13)
Plannin Commission and Staffs Recommendation: Approval of
the yB-1"Neighborhood Business District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the zoning ordinance upon application by Mike
Yarbrough by changing the zoning map in reference to Lots 4 and
5, Yarbrough Addition from "R-1 B"One-family Dwelling Dis#rict to
"B-1" Neighborhood Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the
existing Comprehensive Plan.
K. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS~RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES:
14.a. Ordinance appropriating $30,379 from the Reserve for
Government Access Equipment and Facilities in the No. 1020
General Fund for access channel equipment and facilities;
amending Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 024974 to
increase appropriations by $30,379. (Attachment # 14)
14.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Channel 10 PAUG/NuPAC, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas fora 12-month period with a renewal option of four
additional one-year periods, subject to the approval of the
contrac#or and the City Manager or his designee, to manage a
public access studio and editing equipment with Ci#y donated
equipment for public access producers for aone-time payment of
$15,458 for facility and equipment set-up and $14,921 for
replacement of inoperable equipment. {Attachment # 14)
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15. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi the In#erruptible
Water Supply Contract between Lavaca-Navidad River Authority
and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. (Attachment # 15}
L. SPECIAL BUDGET CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2003 - 2004:
16. First Reading Ordinance -Adopting the Ci#y of Corpus Christi
Budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 2003; to
be filed with the County Clerk and appropriating monies as
provided in the budget. (Attachment # 16}
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO TH,E CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CHAPTER 39 PERSONNEL:
17. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances by
revising Section 39 - 303, Standard Ciassiflca#ions, Pay Plans,
Pay Grades and Ranges, as amended; revising Section 39 - 304,
Classified Service defined, as amended; revising Section 39 -349,
Plan il, Personal Leave for Plan it employees, as amended;
revising Section 39 - 318, Discretionary Payment of Involuntary
Termination, as amended; repealing all otherordinances and rules
or parts of ordinances and rules in conflict with this ordinance.
(Attachment # 17}
PROPOSED FEEIRATE INCREASE ADJUSTMENTS
INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED FY 2003 -2004 BUDGET:
18.a. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water, gas and
wastewater rates and providing an effective date of August 1,
2003. (Attachment # 18}
18.b. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Chris#i, to establish Section 55-7 to adopt a monthly
frfty cent local exchange access line service fee to provide for the
purchase, installation and maintenance expenses, including
personnel, of 9-1-1 service in the City of Corpus Christi,
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Texas; repealing Ordinance No. 024971 which established a
monthly forty cen# fee and providing for an effective date of August
1, 2003. (Attachment # 18}
18.c. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Cade of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi to increase and establish the Health Departmen#
fees as follows: Food Handler and Food Manager's Permit from $6
to $7; Day Care Facility Inspection from $35 to $50; Sexually
Transmitted Disease Clinic visit from $5 to $15; Sexually
Transmitted Disease Clinic blood test from $5 to $10; Food
Service Permit Reinspection, Fee of $50; Foster Family Home
Inspec#ion, Fee of $50; Birth Certificate Cover, Fee of $1; Letter of
Verification for Cosmetology License Applicants, Fee of $50;
amending Section 23-19 regarding fees for Water Sample Lab
Tests; and providing for an effective date of August 1, 2003.
(Attachment # 18)
18.d. Resolution authorizing fees for laboratory testing ofwatersamples
for FY 2003 - 2004 and providing for an effective date of August
1, 2003. (Attachment # 18)
18.e. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Section 53-257, Parking Meter Zones:
established by amending certain parking meter zone rates;
providing for penalties; and providing for an effective date of
August 1, 2003. (Attachment # 18)
18.f. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Section 9-35.1, Parking Rates, to increase long-
term (hourly) parking rates and adding covered parking ra#es at
the Corpus Christi lntemational Airport; providing for repeal of
conflicting ordinances; providing for penalties; and providing for an
effective date of August 1, 2003. (Attachment # 18)
18.g. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Chapter 21, Garbage Trash and other refuse to
increase the solid waste system service charges; providing for
penalties; and providing for an effective date of August 1, 2003.
(Attachment # 18)
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18.h. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Chapter 21, Garbage, Trash and other Refuse
to increase, in certain instances, the solid waste hauler annual
permit fee; providing for penalties; and providing for an effective
date of August 1, 2003. (Attachment # 18)
18.i. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 49, Streets and Sidewalks; to
increase fees to close and abandon stree# or easement and
providing for an effective date of August 1, 2003.
(Attachment # 18)
18.j. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 13, Buildings; Construction; and
Related Operations; housing and housing premises standards; to
add a new flood determination letter fee and providing for an
effective date of August 1, 2003. (Attachment # 18)
18.k. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances, City
of Corpus Christi, Chap#er 13, Buildings; Construction and Related
Operations; housing and housing premises standards; to establish
new fees or increase technical construction code fee schedules
and providing for an effective date of August 1, 2003.
{Attachment # 18)
18.l. Resolution authorizing Park, Recreation, Cultural and Leisure
Time Activities rental fee and recreational fee adjustments; adding
new rental fees and recreational fees for FY 2003 - 2004 and
providing for an effective date of August 1, 2003. (Attachment
# 18)
M. PRESENTATIONS;
Public comment will not be solicited on Presenfafion items.
19. Automated Meter Reading Initiative (Attachment # 19)
20. Neighborhood Initiative Pilot Program in the Cunningham and
Chula Vista Neighborhood (Attachment # 20)
21. Landry's Memorandum of Understanding (No Attachment)
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N. 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. !F YOU PLAN TO
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located at the podium and state your name and address. !f you have a petition
or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it fo the City
Secretary.)
Si usted se dirige a !a junta y cree gue su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprefe
ingl~s-espaftol en la reuni6n de la junfa Para ayudarle.
PER CJTY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OFTHEAUDIENCE 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 1S NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
O. REPORTS•
The following reports include quesfions by Council fo Staffregarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from
Sfafl; reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff,•
consfituent cancems; current fopics raised by media; follow-up on Staff
assignmenfs; scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and
ofher brief discussions regarding city-related masters.
22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Upcoming I#ems
23. MAYOR'S UPDATE
24. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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P. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance
to City Ha11,1201 Leopard Street, at ,3~ O O p.m. I l , 2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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CONTINUING PRIOR.~TY ISSUES
Airport / 5eawaU / Conn ,}tti~Qn enter / A};~~a
• Continue quarterly reporting process for these initiatives.
$6 Bond Lssue ~„mP-r~ov, eme~
Update status on Senior Centers.
• Provide cammuuicatian an completion of these projects {e.g, "Report to the Community").
• Continue community involvement on issues such as L,eopar<1 Street improvements.
Priv~Qn /~, t~ewEnaineerin~ .
~ Clearly dune "privatization" and "re-engineering."
• Make decisions regarding, privatization and re-engineering in the next i2-24 months, with
discussions within 4o days.
+- Establish process to identify what services can and cannot be privatized.
• Continue focus on park maintenance.
• Maintain the S-year forecast model.
• Review the August l budget adoption deadline.
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• Continue implementation ofthe Community Policing initiative.
• Establish date for Crime Control and Prevention District election.
+ Continue City participation in Youth Qppartuni#ies United and other youth crime initiatives.
Emni„av,~e He, th Care
• Address concerns related to employee compensation and benefits, including health insurance.
• Work to coordinate Police and `ire health benefits with those of other City eraplayees
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• Establish election date.
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Sta W ex Utility
• Reconsidet' implementation plan for a Storm Water Utility.
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• Continue quarterly reports on the progress of the TIF and Beach Restoration Project.
• Continua to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
r $xamine alternatives for solid waste rnanagexnent system, including privatization.
• Continue regular updates and expansion of the City's web site, including individual council
member web pages.
• Establish target date for online permitting process.
• Communicate brush pickup via a-mail.
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• Continue active role.
Frost wank ~ui~di~g
• Lease and complete renovation
n Ya 'a Pion
* Implement current island annexation plan
ADA ~r~i~ion Plan
• Develop and approve ADA Transition Plan Within 90 days.
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• Develop Council-approved redistric#ing plan for the City of Corpus Christi
In u i Dis c Con
• Review Iudustriat District contracts and determine date far approval
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• Staff completes action requests in a timely manner.
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• Cominue discussions with County to determine structure and process fox the most effective
and efficient delivery of health services
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• Continue to develop marketing playas far the Museum of Science and History and the
Columbus Fleet
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Relationships witb Other Goveriunents
Development Initiative Packages
*Park Rehabilitation
*Leopard Street Curbs and Gutters
Economic Development Summit and Post•Summit Meetings
Agnes-Lareda Corridor Market (studies, plans)
*Salid waste /Pickup
Base Closures
* *Nortbwest Library
Northside Development Pian .
Tra#~ic Controls {channeling, studying on/off ramps an 5PID)
*Five Pouats Ambulance
Effluent Plan for Leopard Medians
RTA Public Improvements
Arts and Sciences Park Plan
Budget Item
* * Capital Improvement Program item
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NEW PRIORITY II~TITIATIVES AND ISSUES
City sta,,~`'will develop and present to City Council actianlimplementation plans for the fallowing priority
areas:
Desalination Pilot Pro'ect
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*Cade Enforcement in Trashy Neighborhoods
*Employee Classification Study
Master Drainage Plan
Garwood Water
*New Golf Course
b~~- *Charter Revision with Specific Charge(s)
'-~' *More Funding for Economic Development
*Fire and Police Contracts
New Funding Sources 1 Plan for Inner City Improvements
Improve Permitting Process (online /customer service)
Padre Island Development Plan
Downtown /South Central Development Plan (marina, t-heads, breakwater)
Housing Emphasis 1 Process {older neighborhoods, working class neighborhoods)
**Road Projects
Southside Traffic Plan