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Home My WebLink AboutReference Agenda City Council - 10/09/200711:45 A.M. - "At Your Berne" Award, City Staff Recognition ognition AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 OCTOBER 9, 2007 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND A CTI A TED 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 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. l f you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. SiListed desea clirigir a al Concilio y cree que su ingi s es Iimitado, habit un int rprete ingl s-espariol en todas las juntas del on iii 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-U6-3105) 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 Harvey Houston, First Church of God. t/ C. fledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. t `-n.010 D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll oft the required Charter Officers. Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Mike Hummell Council Members: Melody Cooper Larry Elizondo, Sr. Bill Kelly Priscilla G. Leal Michael McCutchon John E. Marez Nelda Martinez E. MINUTES: City Manager George K. Noe � City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of September 25, 2007. (Attachment # 1) Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2007 Page 2 F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2) 2. Arts and Cultural Commission G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as motions, resolutions, or ordinances. !f 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 forreconsideration 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. Ali 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 forindivival consideration in its normal sequence afterthe items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. ONSE T I IIOTJOI S*RESOLUTIONS ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (Atthispointthe Council will vole on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration) 3. Motion approving a health benefits consultant agreement with The Hay Group, of Dallas, Texas, in accordance with Request for Proposal No. B1-0224-07 in the amount of $52,000. Funding is available in the Employee Benefits Health Fund for FY 2007- 2008. (Attachment # 3) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) P007 252 Agenda Regular Council Meeting )ctober 9, 2007 Page 3 4. Motion approving a supply agreement with Pencco, Inc., of San Felipe, Texas for approximately 816,000 gallons of ferrous sulfate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. Bl -0-8 based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $339,740 of which $283,117 is budgeted in FY 2007-2008. The term of the supply agreement 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. Funds have been budgeted by the Wastewater Department in FY 2007- 2008. 7- 20 . (Attachment # 4) 5. Motion approving a supply agreementwith Calabrian Corporation, of Lisle, Illinois, for approximately 865,000 pounds of sodium bisulfite solution for use at the wastewater treatment plants in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0225-07 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $162620 of which $135,517 is required in FY 2007-2008. The term of the supply agreement 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. Funds have been budgeted by the Wastewater Department in FY 2007- 2008. 7- 20 . ►ttachment ## 5) 6.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $30,580 and to execute a contract and all related documents with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Loan Star Libraries Grant to be used as follows: $25,580 for books for the new Southside Library; $3,000 for a part-time archivist for the Central Library; and $2,000 for archival supplies for the Central Library. (Attachment ## 6) 6.b. Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $30,580 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission into the Library Grants Fund No. 1068 to be used as follows; $25,580 for books for the new Southside Library; $3,000 for a part-time archivist for the Central Library; and $2,000 for archival supplies for the Central Library. (Attachment ## 6) 7.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries in the amount of $25,000 for improvements to the Parkdale Branch Library; (Attachment # 7) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007 253 2007 254 027433 027434 027435 Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2007 Page 4 7.b. Ordinance appropriating $29,138.86 into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210, Project No. 120095, for improvements to the Parkdale Branch Library from the following sources; $25,000 from the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries; and $4,138.86 from unappropriated interest earnings from the Library Capital improvement Program Fund No. 3210; changing FY 2006-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026997 to increase appropriations by $29,138.86. (Attachment # 7) 8. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Ricardo Ruiz (Artist) for the design, production, installation, and purchase of a 6 -foot high x 12 -foot wide mural, In the amount of $8,550 as part of the Percent for Art Program associated with the Parkdale Branch Library renovation project. (Attachment ## 8) 9. Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the Maintenance Services Fund 5110 for roof repairs at the Asian Cultures Museum ; changing Ordinance No. 027352 which adopted the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget to increase appropriations by $20,000. (Attachment # 9) 10. Ordinance appropriating $124,644 from the unreserved fund balance No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for the hiring of two civilian positions, equipment, and supplies in the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget; changing the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget adopted by ordinance No. 027352 by increasing appropriations by $124,644. Attachment ## 10) 11. Resolution determining a public necessity to acquire fee simple title to the surface estate only for a storm water drainage project, known as the Master Channel 27 Drainage Project, on a tract of land known as Parcel 16; and for a related Inundation and Drainage Easement known as Parcel 16A; both out of Lot 21, Section 26, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts; from the owners, William C. Oliver, Virginia Oliver Bettiga, Patricia L. Oliver Delong, and Bessie J. Oliver, Individually and as CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the ertd of the agenda surnmary) 02'7436 200.' 255 027437 02'7438 027439 Agenda Regular Council Meeting ctober 9, 2007 Page 5 community survivor for the estate of Charles D. Oliver, Jr.; for the public purpose and use as a storm water drainage channel and for other related purposes; and authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire the subject parcels by means of the City's power of eminent domain. (Attachment # 11) 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) E J. PRESENTATIONS: s: Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. 12. Report by Chiang, Patel & Yerby (CP&Y), Inc., related to the Recent Public Water Quality Issues (Attachment # 12) 13. Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Title 1l Transition Plan and Non - Discrimination Ordinance Update (Attachment # 13) 14. Update on the Tule Lake Lift Bridge by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Attachment # 14) K. REGULAR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: CES: 15. Motion approving the 2007 Tax Levy of $72,790,741.58 based on the adopted tax rate of $0.563846 per $100 valuation, in accordance with Section 26.09 (e) of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Attachment ## 15) 16. First Reading ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article 11, Division 2, Junked Vehicles, by repealing Sections 13-38 through 13-45 and adopting new Sections 13-38 through 13-45; providing . for an effective date; providing for publication; and providing for penalties. (Attachment # 16) 1.a. Motion to amend prior -to second reading the Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 31 Noise, by amending Section 31-6(i), by adding HVAC systems to the definition and revising the noise measurement process for related machinery. (Attachment# 17) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2007 256 2007 257 Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2007 Page 17.b. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 3Noise, by repealing the existing chapterand adopting a new Chapter 31 Noise; providing for publication; and providing for penalties. (First Reading 9/25/07) (Attachment # 17) 18. Resolution supporting the use of 128 acres adjacent to J. C. Elliott Landfill by Nueces River Authority in partnership with Coastal Bend Regional Parks Association for use as a regional park. (Attachment # 18) 19. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in the amount of $790,547 with Van Fleet Construction, of Kingsville, Texas for the Parkdale Library Renovations Project for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. (Attachment # 19) 20. Resolution authorizing the renaming of the Parkdale Branch Public Library to the "Anita W.T. Neyland Public Library" as recommended by the Library Board, upon completion of improvements to the facility; and repealing Resolution No. 026129, which previously authorized the renaming of the Parkdale Branch Public Library to the "William T. Neyland Public Library". (Attachment # 20) L. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOTSCHEDULED 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 SS THE COUNC/L DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORM AT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, R, GIVING VOUR 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 u.sted se dirge aiajunta y cree quesuin l s es/imi ado, habra un intrprete in l s -es ar of en la reuni n de la junta para ayud rte. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) ct 027440 Ccina-cArided 027491 8007 258 027442 Agenda Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2007 Page 7 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 c1L MEMB RS, OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY 15 NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S '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 Goverment 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. 21. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, for deliberations on Municipal Court Judges regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal 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 ofactivities 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. 22. CITY MANAGER'S 'S F EP I T Upcoming Items 23. MAYOR'S UPDATE 24. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS TS CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) may' (SCC- py�, taiSi- pa..9.c) Agenda Regular Council Meeting to er 9, 2007 Page 8 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) O. ADJOURNMENT: POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's offici bulle in board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 00 p.m., October 5, 2007. 111/09,\Cin Naa#10 rmando Chapa 71,4! 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. 21. Motion appointing Craig Henderson, Christopher Matt and Patrick O'Hare as Part -Time Judges of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas effective et07' October 9, 2007 and setting their salaries at an hourly rate equal to that of the 0 other Municipal Court Judges to work hours as determined by the Presiding Judge to terms to -terminous with those of the City Council. CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING October 9, 2007 CONSENTAGENDA: H. Garrett M. Cooper L. Elizondo. Sr. M. Rummell B. Kelly P. Leal M. McCutchon J. Marez N. Martinez # { RF}[ ,V 1111.1 l;lf L2a, 0 S ash I o Page of ~ ~ W ~ ~ a ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ - C~ ~ ~ ~ ~ w ~ ~ J ~ C~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ J ~ ~ W ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ C~ ~