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Home My WebLink AboutReference Agenda City Council - 01/30/20071.45 A.M. - Recognition of 2006 City of Corpus Christi Vehicle Safety Roadeo Contest Winners Swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee Members "At Your Service" Award, City Staff Recognition AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 JANUARY 30, 2007 10:00 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 opportunity 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 Conciho y cree que su ingles es limitado, habit un interprete ingles-espanol en todas las juntas del Concilio para 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 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. A. Mayor Henry Garrett to call the meeting to order. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Jacoby St. Pierre, Faith Temple. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. ) (\ L=' D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Rex Kinnison Council Members: Brent Chesney Melody Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill Kelly John Marez Jesse Noyola Mark Scott E. MINUTES: City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer ✓,/ City Secretary Armando Chapa 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of January 23, 2007 (Attachment # 1) Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 2 BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE) G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: l=or 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 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 after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. CQNSENT)NOTIONS, 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 a supply agreement with Univar USA, of Corpus Christi, Texas for potassium permanganate in accordance with Bid invitation No. BI -0070-07, based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $490,758.80. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to four additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Water Department in FY 2006-2007. (Attachment # 2) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007 -027 Paraias v, Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 3 3 Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following amounts for emulsified polymerized asphalt in accordance with Bid Invitation Nos. BI -0003-07 and BI - 0059 -07 based on only bid and low bids, respectfully, for an estimated semi -annum expenditure of $402,065. The terms of the agreements shall be for six months with options to extend for up to five additional six-month periods, subject to the approval of the suppliers and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Department in FY 2006-2007. (Attachment # 3) Sem Materials Cleveland Asphalt Products Inc. Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion, Inc. Corms Christi, TX Shepherd, TX Austin, TX Primary Contractor Secondary Contractor Secondary Contractor 5210,000 $83,100 $108,965 Grand Total: $402,065 Motion approving the purchase of eighty-four (84) traffic signal cameras from Texas Highway Products LTD, of Round Rock, Texas in accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $73,500. The traffic signal cameras will be installed in existing traffic control monitoring systems. Funds have been budgeted by the Street Department in FY 2006-2007. (Attachment # 4) Motion approving a supply agreement with Hill Country Dairies, of Corpus Christi, Texas in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-07-2 for 152,000 half-pint containers of low fat milk, based on low bid for an estimated twelve month expenditure of $28,880. The term of the contract shall be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to three additional months subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the supplier, and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Senior Community Services in FY 2006-2007. (Attachment # 5) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007-028 OulciftaStr) 200-},. 2 ch askh ; c) J 2007 030 PLuakot Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 4 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $50,000 to the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for the funding of overtime to enforce underage drinking laws, to prevent youth access to and illegal use of alcohol, and provide for an educational program with a City cash match of $23,523 and in-kind contribution of $746, for a total project cost of $74,269, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant. (Attachment # 6) Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $30,000 to operate the Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP), an outdoor recreation program for youth participating in the City's summer program. (Attachment # 7) Ordinance appropriating $8,000 into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210 for improvements to the Parkdale Branch Library from the William T. Neyland Estate; amending FY 2006-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026997 to increase appropriations by $8,000. (Attachment # 8) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Fox Tree and Landscape Nursery, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $264,102.50 for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Landscape Improvements for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate AA -1. (Attachment # 9) 10.a. Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Nasser Farahnakian, owner and developer of Lot 1, Block 1, Sunrise Business Park located south of SH 44 access road and west of Clarkwood Road for the installation of 544 -linear feet of 10 -inch over -sized, over -depth PVC sanitary sewer collection line. Attachment # 10) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 027130 27131 027132 A hrak 2007 u31 2007 032 Ic\ie I v r iAc t `� Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 5 10.b_ Ordinance appropriating $29,314.80 from the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund No. 540450-21801-4220 to pay Nasser Farahnakian, for the installation of 544 -linear feet of 10 - Inch PVC sanitary sewer collection line as specified in the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement to develop Lot 1, Block 1, Sunrise Business Park. (Attachment # 10) 11.a. Motion approving the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by Nasser Farahnakian, owner and developer of Sunrise Business Park, Lot 1, Block 1 located south of SH 44 access road and west of Clarkwood Road for the installation of 466 -linear feet of 12 -inch PVC water grid main. (Attachment # 11) 11.b. Ordinance appropriating $47,860.95 from the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund No. 540450-21805-4030 to pay the Nasser Farahnakian reimbursement request for the Installation of 466 -linear feet of 12 -inch PVC grid main to develop Sunrise Business Park, Lot 1, Block 1. (Attachment # 11) 12. Second reading 0 • finance - mending t e Code Ordinan -s, City o Corpus risti, Ch ter 49, Str is and idewalks and Ch ,•ter 2, A. inistratio , by authorIng th City Man. •er to ecute Sta ard For evocable se Priv' ge Agre- ents or Licenses : • r pipeline , monitori /recove well, or able a conduit-••ntaining able inst ation, a d other - ructure or faciliti- . within C' rights -of- ay and n City -o . ed pro►erty; sett', • use and pplication ees; pro ding for •ublicati• ; and pr iding for n effectiv date. (First R ading 0 -23-07) ttachment 12) PU3LIC HEARINGS: 13.a. Public hearing to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance Article 33 "Supplementary Sign Regulations, Permits, Plats, and Filing Fees" allowing intermittent lighting, Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Signage. (Attachment # 13) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 027133 im. co 1 1 ,v; 1,ri C ' 2007 033 r27134 wot'_16(V),1�'r'I_ , - L (k.iv Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 6 13.b. First Reading Ordinance - Amending Article 33 "Supplementary Sign Regulations, Permits, Plats, and Filing Fees" allowing intermittent lighting, Light Emitting Diode (LED) and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Signage; providing for penalty; providing for publication; and providing for an effective date. (Attachment # 13) ZONING CASES: (NONE) J. REGULAR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: 14. Motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into a collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association for wages, benefits, and working conditions. (Attachment # 14) 15. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to serve as the Fiscal Agent for the Department of Justice, Community Capacity Development Office, Weed and Seed FY 2007-2008 Weed and Seed South East Site (Flour Bluff) Program, with DOJ funding in the amount of $175,000. (Attachment # 15) 16.a. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Traffic, by establishing an Automated Red Light Enforcement Program; providing for publication; and providing for penalties. (First Reading 01-23-07) (Attachment # 16) 16.b. Ordinance appropriating $68,180 from anticipated revenues generated from the Photo Redlight Enforcement for professional services provided by Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.; amending the FY 2006-2007 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026908 by increasing estimated revenues and appropriations by $68,180 each. (Attachment # 16) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007 034 027135 027136 027137 Pbla •f. Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 7 16.c. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Redfiex Traffic System, Inc., of Scottsdale, Arizona for a Photo Redlight Enforcement Program in accordance with Request for Proposal No. BI -0013-07 based on best value for an estimated first year expenditure of $584,400 of which $68,180 is budgeted in FY 2006-2007. The term of the contract will be for five years with an option to extend the contract for up to two additional twelve-month periods. (Attachment # 16) K. PRESENTATIONS: Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. 17. Update on Development Services Process Improvement by Horizon Centre (Attachment # 17) 18. Update on Dtown Wayfinding and Street Scapes and the Bayfront Master Plan (Attachment # 18) 19. 2006 Crime Statistics (Attachment # 19) 20. Economic Development GIS Demonstration (Attachment # 20) 21. Bond Issue 2004 Update (Attachment # 21) PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCJDULED 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 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 ingles es limitado, habra un interprete 'ngles-espafiol en la reunion de la junta para ayudarle. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007 035 Po Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 8 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. M. 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 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. 22. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Robert Partney v. City of Corpus Christi; Cause No. 05-546-F, in the 214th Judicial District Court, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 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. 23. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Consideration of resolutions and actions deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues before the 80th Texas Legislature 24, CITY MANAGER'S REPORT Upcoming Items CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) NIC. -t uyi CYl j5 pCic 007 036 Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2007 Page 9 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 25. MAYOR'S UPDATE 26. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS O. ADJOURNMENT: POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 0; O 0 A, m., January 26, 2007. Armando Chapa 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. 22. Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ Sandra Sterba-Boatwright of Donnell, Abernethy & Kieschnick to provide legal representation to the City of Corpus Christi in Cause No. 05-546-F; Robert Partney vs. City of Corpus Christi; in the 214th Judicial District Court at an hourly rate of $200.00, subject to certification of funds. 036 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CONSENT AGENDA: H. Garrett B. Chesney M. Cooper J. Garcia B. Kelly R. Kinnison January 30, 2007 c,1 , d i , I V 6t \6\7 14H tpoi V J. Marez J. Noyola M. Scott v V / Page of