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AGENDA,
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD ST.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401
JUNE 24, 2008
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 92:00 p.m. orat 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 other information pertaining to yoursubject, please present it to the
City Secretary.
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para ayudarte.
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 once (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 op der.
B. Invocation to be given by Rev. A Zi�(VAn }
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 Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem John Marez
Council Members:
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Mike Hummel[
Bill Kelly
Priscilla G. Leal
Michael McCutchon
Nelda Martinez
E. MINUTES:
ity Manager GeneMe v
ity Attorney
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Annmuml of Rpnirlar Mpp.#iiia of June 10, 2008. (Attachment # 1)
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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. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Upcoming Items
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 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)
2.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute an Interlocal Agreement between the City or Corpus
Christi and Nueces County to establish terms for the sharing of 027726
the 2008 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program
Award. (Attachment # 2)
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2.b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit a grant application in the amount of $73,850 to the U.S.
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding
eligible under the FY 2008 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance
Grant, 50% of the funds to be distributed to Nueces County
under the established Interlocal Agreement. Grant funds will be
used for the enhancement of law enforcement efforts by the
Police Department and Nueces County. (Attachment # 2)
3.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
accept two grant amendments, totaling $115,750, from the
Texas Department of State Health Services for the Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) program, with changes as follows:
(1) an increase in the reimbursement rate to $11.83 per
participant served, resulting in an additional $15,250 in program
income, and (2) additional funds of $100,500 for supplies,
equipment, travel, bathroom renovations, and the purchase of a
modular building, subject to further approval of the State of
Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); and to
execute all related documents. (Attachment # 3)
3.b. Ordinance appropriating two grant amendments, totaling
$115,750, from the Texas Department of State Health Services
in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund for the Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC) program as follows: (1) $15,250 in program
income due to a change in the reimbursement rate per
participant served, and (2) $100,500 in additional funding for
State and federally -approved program expenses. (Attachment
# 3)
4.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit a grant application to the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments in the amount of $25,000 for Recycling and Anti -
Litter Education. (Attachment # 4)
4.b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit a grant application to the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments in the amount of $6,000 for three events to be held
in 2008-2009: Recycled Art Contest open to school children in
Grades K-6; Christmas Tree Recycling Event; and the 2008
Clean Air Fair. (Attachment # 4)
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5.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute all documents necessary to accept the grant from the
Coastal Bend Diabetes Initiative, Inc. in the amount of $8,350 for
the healthy living program for youth known as Sajai Wise Kids
Program at Latchkey sites and recreation 'centers. (Attachment
# 5)
5.b. Ordinance appropriating a $8,350 grant from the Coastal Bend
Diabetes Initiative, Inc. in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation
Grant Fund forthe healthy living program for youth known as the
Sajai Wise Kids Program at Latchkey sites and recreation
centers. (Attachment # 5)
6. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute an use permit agreement agreement with Matthew
Peveto d.b.a. Mustang Music Group for use of Corpus Christi
Beach during July 21 through July 29, 2008 for ZiegenBock
Music Festival; providing for payment of 100% of all City costs,
plus $5,000. (Attachment # 6)
7. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Santa Fe Soccer
League, a non-profit organization, for the use of North Pope Park
and South Pope Park for its soccer program in consideration of
Santa Fe Soccer League maintaining the premises and
improvements. (Attachment # 7)
8. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Corpus Christi United
Little Miss Kickball, Inc. (CCULMK) a non-profit corporation, for
the use of Bill Witt Park for its kickball program, in consideration
of CCULMK maintaining the premises and improvements.
(Attachment # 8)
9. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Great Western Soccer
League, a non-profit organization, for the use of Terry and Bobby
Labonte Park for its soccer program in consideration of Great
Western Soccer League maintaining the premises and
improvements. (Attachment # 9)
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10. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a five-year lease agreement with South Texas
Association for Radio Controlled Automobile Racing, Inc.
("STARCAR") for the use of Bill Witt Park in consideration of
STARCAR maintaining the premises and improvements.
(Attachment # 10)
11. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces
County, Texas for City of Corpus Christi, Texas to provide
Lifeguard Services on Nueces County Gulf Beaches in Newport
Pass and Padre Balli Parks owned by County. (Attachment # 11)
12. Resolution approving the First Amendment to Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation's Agreement to
grant Business Incentives to Texas A&M University — Corpus
Christi for the retention of jobs. (Attachment # 12)
13. Resolution approving the First Amendment to Corpus Christi
Business and ,fob Development Corporation's Agreement to
grant Business Incentives to Del Mar College for the retention of
jobs. (Attachment # 13)
14. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a construction contract with Rabalais I & E Constructors of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $189,600 for the Water
Facilities Power Adjustment, (Attachment # 14)
15. Ordinance appropriating $60,800 from unappropriated settlement
proceeds in the No. 3160 City Hall Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Fund, transferring to and appropriating in the No. 4670
Development Services Fund for Consultant Services for the
Performance Improvement in the Northside Redevelopment Plan
Project, Phase II; changing the FY2007-2008 Capital Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 027546 by increasing appropriations
by $60,800, changing the FY2007-2008 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 027352 by increasing revenues and
appropriations by $60,800 each. (Attachment # 15)
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16.a. Motion to amend prior to second reading Ordinance amending
the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55,
regarding Rules and Procedures for Public Access Cablecasting, 2008 153
to change program deadline day from Friday to Wedenesday in
Sections 2 and 6, prior to second reading. (Attachment # 16)
16.b. Second Reading Ordinance — Amending the Code of
Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55 regarding rules 027743
and procedures for public access cablecasting; providing for
publication; and providing for an effective date of July 1, 2008.
(Attachment # 16)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
K. REGULAR AGENDA (NONE)
L. SPECIAL BUDGET PRESENTATIONS:
17. Overview of Proposed 2008-2009 Budgets for Internal
Services/Special Revenue/Debt Service Funds. (Attachment
# 17)
18. Overview of Proposed FY 2008-2009 Budgets for Enterprise
Fund (Attachment # 18)
M. PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
19. Update on the Activities of the City Council Memorial Coliseum
Committee (Attachment # 19)
20. Discussion Regarding Safety Issues on the Beach Area in Front
of the Padre Island Seawall (Attachment # 20)
21. Third (3d) Quarter Health Benefits/Risk Management Report
(Attachment # 21)
22. Report on City Youth League Leases and Recommended
Changes (Attachment # 22)
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N. 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 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 Ciry
Secretary.)
Si usfed se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl6s es limitado, habra un
interprete ingl6s-espanol 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 MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY
COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO
RESTRAIN A CITIZENS FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
O. 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 557 of the Texas Govemment 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.
23. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section
551.087 to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to
a business prospect that the City Council seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the City and with which the City Council
is conducting economic development negotiations, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
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24. Executive session under Texas Governme Code Sect- n
551.071 re riling Title V omplaint of illcrest Res' ents
Associati against the ity of Corpus hristi, filed i#h the
Enviro ental Prot ion Agency PA) and a U.S.
De ment of Holing and Urban evelopmen HUD), with
p sible discus ' n and action ref ted thereto i open session.
25. Executive ession under exas Govern nt Code Secti
551.071 regarding C use No. 04 01-B, Tufts ove
Invest ent Corporati , N.V. vs. City Corpus Christ' to the
117' District Court f Nueces Co ty, Texas, with ossible
di ession and act'on related ther o in open sessio .
P. ADJOURNMENT:
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front
entrance to City Hall, 1209 Leopard Street, at -IL00 p.m., June 18, 2008.
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
Wednesday before regularly scheduled council meetings.
If technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded
on the Internet by Thursday morning.
Symbols used to highlight action items that implement
council goals are on attached sheet.
23. Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the
Chapter 380 Agreement for Economic Development Incentives between Sam
Kane Beef Processors, Inc. and the City of Corpus Christi, which was approved
by the City Council on December 19, 2006, to modify the repayment terms.
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Develop Street Plan
Texas A&M University—Corpus Christi
Expansion
Neighborhood Improvement Program
(NIP) and Model Block Expansion
Development Process Improvement
Coliseum Plan
Master Plan Updates
Improve Code Enforcement
Downtown Plan
Charter Review
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