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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 02/17/2004AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD FEBRUARY 17, 2004 9:00 A.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 opporlunity to address the Council at approximately 12:00 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 Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espa~ol en todas las juntas del Concilio pare ayudarle. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend 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. A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott Invocation to be given by Pastor Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. to the Flag of the United States. -- ~_~< ) 1 ~_j Pledge of Allegiance City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. Council Members: Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Javier D. Colmenero Henry Garrett Bill Kelly Rex A. Kinnison Jesse Noyola City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa E. MINUTES: 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of February 10, 2004. (Attachment #1) Agenda Regular Council Meeting Febmary17,2004 'Page 2 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 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. H. 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 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 approving the lease purchase of one (1) 2000 GPM pumper fire truck from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) for the total amount of $386,676. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with H-GAC. This unit is a replacement. Financing will be provided through the City's lease/purchase financing program. (Attachment #2) Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 118,000 pounds of drop-on type glass spheres, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0048-04 from Swarco Reflex, Inc., of Mexia, Texas based on Iow bid for an estimated annual amount of $26,078. This item will be used by Street Services. The term of the contract is for twelve months with options to extend for up to two additional twelve- 2.004 (JSO Agenda Regular Council Meeting Febmary17,2004 Page 3 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) ./ month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the using department in FY 2003-2004. (Attachment #3) Motion approving a supply agreement with National Meters, Inc., of Lancaster, Ohio, for approximately 2,000 gas service regulators in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0036-04, based on Iow bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $25,900. The term of the 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 supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department in FY 2003-2004. (Attachment CfA) Motion approving the lease of a wheel loader with Crescent Machinery Company, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the total amount of $86,184 of which $17,955 is budgeted in FY2003-2004. The award is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0054-04 and is based on best value. The term of the lease is for twenty-four months with an option to extend the lease for up to twelve additional months, subject to the approval of the City Manager or his designee. The wheel loader will be used by the Park and Recreation Department. (Attachment #5) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the Friends of the Corpus Chdsti Public Libraries which provides the City with a gift of $7,000 for the expansion and remodeling of the Mary and Jeff Bell Children's Library at the Central Library. (Attachment #6) Ordinance appropriating $7,000 from the Friends of the Corpus Chdsti Public Libraries in the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210 for improvements to the Mary and Jeff Bell Children's Library at the Central Library; amending FY 2004 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025647 by increasing appropriations by $7,000. (Attachment #6) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $14,771 and to execute a contract and all 2004 052 004 053 -' 2004 054 r. 2 6 t J 200 . ,.)55 q\O-Z Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 17,2004 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) related documents with the Texas State Library and Amhives Commission for the Lone Star Libraries Grant to be used for the preservation and cataloging of local history materials. (Attachment #7) Ordinance appropriating a $14,771 grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission in the No. 1068 Library Grants Fund for preservation and cataloging of local history materials. (Attachment #7) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 with Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $30,000 for consulting services associated with Pre-Planning of Emergency Recovery Operations. (Attachment #8) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. I for Architect/Engineer Consultant Services Agreement with Morgan Spear Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $3,800 for the Gas Department Building Remodeling, Phase I Project for the construction inspection services. (Attachment #9) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract With Berry Contracting, L.P. dba Bay, Ltd., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $309,591.20 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Runways 13, 31, and 35 End Drainage/Grading Modifications. (Attachment #10) Motion authorizing the City of Corpus Christi's proportiona contribution of the local share of administrative expenses for regional water planning activities during FY 2003, required by Senate Bill 1, 75th Texas Legislature, in accordance with the Intedocal Agreement for Water Planning Activities approved by Motion M98-034, with the City's remaining share according to the formula adopted by the Regional Water Planning Group, to be $44,309.51. (Attachment #11) Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Island in the Son United Methodist Church, Owner and Developer ZO0,, . 05 ? 20u4 0 2004 059 2004 060 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 17, 2004 Page 5 ~2.b. i4. 15, of Lot 1, Block 1, out of Tracts B and C, Mustang island for the installation of 350 linear feet of an 8-inch PVC water distribution main. (Attachment #12) Ordinance appropriating $66,010.53 from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund No. 4030-540450 to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of 350 linear feet of an 8-inch PVC water distribution main to develop Lot 1, Block 1, out of Tracts B and C, Mustang Island. (Attachment #12) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve a Letter of Agreement between the City and the Beautify Corpus Christi Association (BCCA) and providing a $25,000 grant to BCCA for executing environmentally sustainable tasks like anti-litter campaigns and recycling education throughout the city, particularly in the Neighborhood Initiative Programs' communities. The grant funding duration is from February 15, 2004 to February 14, 2005. (Attachment #13) Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a revised reimbursement agreement between the Transportation Security Administration and Corpus Christi International Airport to provide law enforcement personnel at security checkpoints at the airport in consideration of reimbursement or partial reimbursement effective August 5, 2003, until September 30, 2004, with the option to extend for up to four (4) years. (Attachment #14) First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 29 regarding Municipal Court Building Security Fund and Security Fee; by amending Section 29-48 to reflect changes in State Law pertaining to the use of the Municipal Court Building Security Fund; and providing for penalties. (Attachment #15) Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a thirteen-year Renewal and Extension Lease with the Corpus Christi Area Council for the Deaf, Inc. to continue maintaining and operating a facility for deaf persons on a portion of Mt. Vernon Park; providing for one, ten-year automatic extension of the lease; and providing for termination upon one (1) year wdtten notice by either party. (First Reading 01/13/04) (Attachment #16) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 17, 2004 Page 6 18. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda Second Reading Ordinance - Clarifying the Definition of Well in Section 35-24, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi. (First Reading 02/10/04) (Attachment #17) PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING CASES: Case No. 0104-01, Hossein Mostaghasi: A change of zoning from a "F-R' Farm-Rural Distdct to a "B-4" General Business Distdct on Tract 1 and "R-lB" One-family Dwelling Distdct on Tract 2. The property consists of 18.566 acres out of Lot 1, Block 2, Nueces River Irrigation Park, located on the southwest corner of Northwest Boulevard (F.M. 624) and Hazel Bazemore Road (County Road 69). (Attachment #18) Planninq Commission and StafFs Recommendation: Approval of a "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1 and "R-lB" One-family Dwelling Distdct on Tract 2. ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Hossein Mostaghasi by changing the zoning map in reference to 18.566 acres out of Nueces River Irrigation Park, Block 2, Lot 1 from "F-R" Farm-Rural District to "B-4" General Business District on Tract 1 and "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District on Tract 2; and amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE) Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. REGULAR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: Motion to amend prior to Second Reading by amending Policy Statements B-2, B-4, B-10, D-11, and E-1 of the South Central Area Development Plan. 19.b. Second Reading Ordinance- Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi ("the City") by adopting the revised South Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 17, 2004 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) Central Area Development Plan; establishing the 'City's Comprehensive Plan Policies on the downtown, uptown, bayfront, bayfront arts and science park and surrounding areas for protection of the environment, future land use, transportation, public services, and capital improvements; rescinding the South Central Area Development Plan previously approved by Resolution 021169, May 21, 1991 and amended by Ordinance 022166, February 28, 1995; and amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan including the Urban Transportation Plan. (First Reading 02/10/04) (Attachment #19) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 15 to the Engineering Services Contract with Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc., of Corpus Chdsti, Texas in an amount not to exceed $1,181,100 for the design and construction phase services for the Seawall South Reach Project. (Attachment #20) Resolution supporting the use of Padre Island for training in conjunction with the Navy's Mine Warfare Center Excellence and the Department of Defense's Gulf of Mexico Joint National Training Capability. (Attachment #21) PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 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 FORMAT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A recording is mede of the meeting; therefore, please speak into fhe 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 dirfge a la junta y cree que su ingl&s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espaf~ol en la reunion 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 Agenda Regular Council Meeting Febma~ 17,2004 Page 8 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES {Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. M. 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 any matters listed on the agenda, when authotfzed 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. 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 bdef discussions regarding city-related matters. 22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT * Upcoming Items 23. MAYOR'S UPDATE 24. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS O. ADJOURNMENT: ~ * © ~ ~.,~, Agenda Regular Council Meeting Febmary 17,2004 Page 9 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to {egend at the end of the agenda summa~,) POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 2:00 p.m., February 13, 2004. Armando Chapa f City Secretary /~ NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.cctexas.com 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. Symbols used to highlight action item that implement council priority Issues. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2004 CONSENT AGENDA: ItemNumber .~-f ~- (.~,~:~.: S. Neal ~ B. Chesney ~ ~ J. Colmenero ~ M. Cooper ~ H. Garre~ / B. Kelly ~ R. Kinnison ~ J. Noyola ~ M. Scott ~ Passed/Failed CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 2004 S. Neal B. Chesney J. Colmenero M. Cooper H. Garrett B. Kelly R. Kinnison J. Noyola M. Scott Passed/Failed Page ,~ of ~