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Home My WebLink AboutReference Agenda City Council - 01/26/20109:45 A.M. - Proclamation declaring Friday, February 5, 2010 as "National Wear Red Day" Proclamation declaring the week of February 1- 5, 2010 as "National School Counseling Week" AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD ST. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 JANUARY 26, 201f~ 10:00 A.M. ~,/ PUBL/C NOTICE -THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED /N THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEET/NGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity fo address the Council at approximately 4:00 p.m., or 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 ingles es limifado, habra un inferprete ingles-espanol en todas las anfas 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 Joe Adame to call the meeting to order. B. Invocation to be given by Mr. Brian Smith, Christus Spohn Health System, ~/ Vice-President, Mission Integration. C. Pled a of Alle lance to the Flag of the United States. ~ ~(~~~~ u ~~~ 9 9 D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the oll of the required Charter Officers. Mayor Joe Adame Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal Council Members: City Manager Angel R. Escobar Chris N. Adler Brent Chesney Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar Larry Elizondo, Sr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Kevin Kieschnick John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott 1NDEXFt Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 Page 2 E. MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of January 19, 2010. (Attachment #1) 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 specifted. A motion to reconsider maybe 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. ~Z -~ ~ t7g H. SPECIAL BUDGET CONSIDERATION ITEMS: ~ 3 ~ . ~ o 2. Ordinance amending the FY2009-2010 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 due to projected decline in sales tax revenues of $6.6 million, by adjusting expenditures and revenues in the General Fund, and various Internal Service, Enterprise, and Special Revenue Funds; and declaring an emergency. (Attachment # 2) 3. Ordinance mending Code ..~bf Ordinanc~Chapter 39, Personn ,consistent witt~mendments~to the Fiscal Year 2009- 10 budget as ~ardopted on J~uary 26, 2010; and decl ring an emergency. (Attachment # ~) CONSENT AGENDA Notice to the Public ~,~ ~ -" ~- 2-~ The following items are of a roufine 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. l : 30 ~ ~~ 15 -'+ ~~ ~S a~ . ~~~~~ ~~28963 G~ei~ci~ ~~ ~~~> Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 image 3 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary} CONSENT MOTIONS RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (At this poinf the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration.) 4. Motion approving a service agreement with ISS Facility Services, of Corpus Christi, Texas for custodial service for the Frost Building in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0171-09 based on best value for an estimated annual expenditure of $63,186.84 of which $31,593.36 is required for FY 2009-2010. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the service provider and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Building Maintenance in FY 2009-2010. (Attachment # 4) 5. Ordinance appropriating $170,272.66 from ~Nueces County in the No. 1061 Police Grants fund for funding eligible under the FY 2009 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program, to reimburse fuel, overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment expenditures for the Police Department's collaborative enforcement efforts with Nueces County along routes of ingress and egress including (but not limited to) U. S. Highway 77 and State Highway 44. (Attachment # 5) 6. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the amount of $517,268 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding eligible under the FY 2009 Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Formula Grant, to be used for the purchase of equipment and sworn officer overtime in an effort to disrupt gangs as well as the trafficking of illegal drugs, contraband, and human beings. (Attachment # 6) 7. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with SLC Construction, LLC of Aransas Pass, Texas, in the amount of $471,941.75 for McNorton Channel Improvements -Phase 1, Gilliam Street Improvements for the Total Base Bid Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. (Attachment # 7) 2010 024 02 84 G 9 0284'70 200 025 Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 image 4 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 8. Resolution authorizing the formation of a Joint Land Use Study Committee to address land use compatibility next to or associated with flight patterns from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Cabaniss Field and Waldron Field and, directing staff to prepare a joint land use study grant application for review by the committee and for submission to the Office of Economic Adjustment of the Department of Defense. (Attachment # 8) 9. Resolution approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the First American Corporation for the creation and retention of jobs and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Business Incentive Project Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation regarding implementation and administration of the First American Corporation Business Incentive Agreement. (Attachment # 9) 10. First Reading Ordinance -Amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by adding a new Division 29 to establish the Island Strategic Action Committee; providing for publication. (Attachment # 10) J. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBL/C NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at any time during the meefing in order to discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of fhe Texas Government Code, and that the Cify 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 fhe executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding office. 11. Executive Session regarding former Municipal Juvenile Court Judge under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney with possible discussion and action in open session. Li ~~~~~ r~~ 2 Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 image 5 K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) L. REGULAR AGENDA CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 3:2~-~I~ CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: 12. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use Agreement with the Junior League of Corpus Christi for the design, installation and donation of park improvements at the Antonio E. Garcia Park located at the corner of Agnes and 17th Streets. (Attachment # 12) 13. Resolution approving the inclusion of The Gardens at Cole Park in the Cole Park Site Plan. (Attachment # 13) 14. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding to supplement or replace Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for the following organizations: Arts and Cultural Commission, Corpus Christi Symphony, Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center, Texas Jazz Festival, Arts Community Center, Instituto de Cultura Hispanics, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Harbor Playhouse, Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures. (Attachment # 14) M. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE) Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. N. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 4:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. 1F 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.) PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE OPEN MEETINGS ACT PROHIBITS THE CITY COUNCIL FROM RESPONDING AND DISCUSSING YOUR COMMENTS AT LENGTH. THE LAW ONLY AUTHORIZES THEM TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 0~}~~'74 ~'~~'75 Agenda Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 gage 6 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 1. MAKE A STATEMENT OF FACTUAL INFORMATION. 2. RECITE AN EXISTING POLICY IN RESPONSE TO THE INQUIRY. 3. ADVISE THE CITIZEN THAT THIS SUBJECT WILL BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA AT A LATER DATE. 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 /S NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT R/GHTS. O. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: (NONE) P. ADJOURNMENT: ~~` ~~ POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hail, 1201 Leopard Street, at ~ ' ~ p•m•, on January 21, 2010. ,. Armando Chapa -~ City Secretary NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.cctexas.com on the Thursday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on the Internet by 5:00 p.m. Friday. Symbols used to highlight action items that implement council goals are on attached sheet. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 028468 AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 39, PERSONNEL, ARTICLE III EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, REVISING SECTION 39-307 ELIMINATING PRO-RATED BENEFITS FOR HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK LEAVE, AND PERSONAL LEAVE ACCRUAL AND ANY OTHER BENEFITS PROVIDED IN SPECIFIC SECTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, EXCEPT SECTION 39-320 FUNERAL BENEFIT; REVISING SECTION 39-309 TO INCREASE THE EMPLOYEE PREMIUM FOR COVERAGE UNDER THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH PLAN; REVISING SECTION 39-324 TO EXCLUDE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FROM ELIGIBILITY FOR HOLIDAY PAY EXCEPT FOR TIME ACTUALLY WORKED WHICH WILL BE PAID AT ONE TIMES THE STRAIGHT TIME RATE; REVISING SECTION 39-325 TO EXCLUDE PART- TIME EMPLOYEES FROM LEAVE PLAN I; REVISING SECTION 39-326 TO ELIMINATE VACATION ACCRUAL ON A PRO-RATED BASIS FOR PART- TIME EMPLOYEES; REVISING SECTION 39-332 TO SUSPEND CASH-IN OF VACATION LEAVE UNTIL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE CITY IMPROVE; REVISING SECTION 39-335 TO ELIMINATE SICK LEAVE ACCRUAL AND ACCUMULATION FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; REVISING SECTION 39-340 TO SUSPEND CASH-IN OF SICK LEAVE UNTIL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE CITY IMPROVE; REVISING SECTION 39- 341 TO EXCLUDE PART-TIME EMPLOYEES FROM LEAVE PLAN II; REVISING SECTION 39-342 TO ELIMINATE VACATION ACCRUAL ON A PRO-RATED BASIS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; REVISING SECTION 39- 347 TO SUSPEND CASH-IN OF VACATION LEAVE UNTIL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE CITY IMPROVE; REVISING SECTION 39-354 TO SUSPEND CASH-IN OF SICK LEAVE UNTIL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF THE CITY IMPROVE; REVISING SECTION 39-366 TO ELIMINATE PERSONAL LEAVE ACCRUAL ON A PRO-RATED BASIS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; REVISING SECTION 39-367 TO ELIMINATE BEREAVEMENT LEAVE ON A PRO-RATED BASIS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES; REVISING SECTION 39-368 TO INDICATE THAT THE CATASTROPHIC LEAVE PROGRAM APPLIES TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY; REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES, AND RULES, OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES AND RULES, IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE, PROVIDING FOR SEVERANCE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. 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