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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 03/09/201011:45 A.M. - Proclamation declaring Wednesday, March 10, 2010, as "Registered Dietitian Day" Proclamation declaring Thursday, March 11, 2010, as the "67th Anniversary Banquet Celebration of the Wesley Community Center" Proclamation declaring the month of March, 2010 as "Women's History Month" Proclamation declaring the month of March, 2010 as "Red Cross Month" "At Your Service" Award, City Staff Recognition AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD ST. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 MARCH 9, 2010 12:00 P.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 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 a/ Concilio y tree que su ing/es es limifado, habra un interprete ing/es-espanol en todas las juntas del Concilio pars 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 ot~ce (af 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 Pastor Kenneth Mutchler, Immanuel Fellowship. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. ~G~-~~~, J D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the II of the required Charter Officers. Mayor Joe Adame Mayor Pro Tem Chris N. Adler Council Members: Brent Chesney Larry Elizondo, Sr. Kevin Kieschnick Priscilla Leal John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott Ci Mana er An el R. Escobar 1/ tY 9 9 Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar City Secretary Armando Chapa INDEXED Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) E. MINUTES: Approval of Regular Meeting of February 23, 2010. (Attachment # 1) F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2) 2. Committee for Persons with Disabilities Museum of Science and History Advisory Committee G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as motions, resolutions, or ordinances. 1f 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 maybe .made at this meeting of a vote at fhe last regular, or a subsequent special meeting; such agendas are inco-porated herein for reconsideration and action on any reconsidered item. H. CONSENT AGENDA Notice to the Public ~ 2.:210 _ l2t 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 fhe Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration.) 3. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute athree-year contract and lease agreement with Susan Shelby Torrance (Pro) for tennis operations at the AI Kruse Tennis Center in consideration of Pro paying the city 5% of Pro and lesson revenue, and collecting and forwarding city revenue ~iP~ ~~ 028499 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 3 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES {Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) to city in return for Pro's exclusive use of tennis center, and city paying Pro $3,166 per month for Pro operating tennis center. (Attachment # 3) 4. Resolution authorizing .the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an tnteriocal Cooperation Agreement, in the amount of $10,000, with the University of Texas Marine Science Institute (UTMSI), for UTMSI to provide monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico beaches from the North Jetty of Packery Channel to the City of Corpus Christi city limits for turtles during sea turtle nesting season, March 15 to September 30. (Attachment # 4) 5. a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for funding eligible under the Governor's Advisory Council on Physical Fitness (GACPF) and to execute all related documents. (Attachment # 5) b Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from the Texas Department of State Health Services fund in the No. 1071 Community Enrichment Fund, to be used for encouraging, promoting, and enhancing healthy living through organized sports, events, diet and everyday activity all with a strong emphasis on using our natural resources. (Attachment # 5) 6. a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with Dr. William Burgin, Jr., to serve as the Local Health Authority for the Public Health District. (Attachment # 6) b. Resoluti aut rizing the i y Man er or h" designe to exec a an reement~ h Dr. ette Si on to se a as th Alter a Local alth A ority for a Publ' Health istrict. Attachme # 6) 7. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Holloman Corporation of Converse, Texas in the amount of $246,906 for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Cathodic Protection 2010 for the Total Base Bid (Water Fund Capital Outlay). (Attachment # 7) 02~5U0 0285U~ 0285U2 028503 po s-i~on~cL S~a~F 2.0~ 0 048 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 8. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract with Corpus Christi Independent School District in the amount of $72,600 plus $1,300 in closing costs for the purchase of fee simple property rights to 2.42 acres of vacant land owned by CCISD on Paul Jones Avenue, north of and adjacent to the City's South Guth Ball Field complex for recreational and other public purposes in connection with the South Guth Ball Field Relocation Project. (Attachment # 8) 9. Ordinance amendin ection 33-16, de of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi o allow parkin n the Seawall P g Lot on Windward ive when any rtion of beach se and of the concrete p ion of the P re Island Seaw is closed to vehicular affic; providin or penalties; pro.. ' ng for publication. (Attac ent # 9) 10. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan (as adopted by Ordinance No. 025251), and thereafter amended by Ordinances 026278 and 026402) and the Corpus Christi Future Land Use Plan (as adopted by Ordinance 026278) for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction; establishing a Unified Future Land Use and Transportation Plan for coordination of land use zoning subdivision development and Capital Improvements consistent with the public interest; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the city; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 02/23/10) (Attachment # 10) I. EXECUTIVE SESSION: ~ ,- i2~ g 1~ ~ PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session at any time during the meeting in order fo discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by fhe provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects to go info 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 once. 11. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Pablo Vela vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tr~~ ~ 028.504 ~~~.~~ 2010 052 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 5 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) Cause No. 07-60564-3, in the County Court at Law Number 3, Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action in open session. 12. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with its attorney regarding City of Corpus Christi -Proposed TPDES Permit No. WQ0010401004, EPA ID No. TX0047058 (CN600131858; RN101610327), with possible discussion and action in open session. 13. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 regarding an appeal by Michael Rodriguez, concerning a decision by the Civil Service Board, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ~ : 52 -- ~2,: ~n WASTEWATER ACREAGE FEE EXEMPTION: 14. Public hearing to consider and Ordinance exempting Margaret Kelly Land, Tract 3, Lot 1 subdivision from the payment of wastewater lot or acreage fees under Section V.B.6.1) of the Platting Ordinance; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions. (Attachment # 14) COTTAGE HOUSING DISTRICT: 15. Public hearing to consider and First Read' g Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Zoning Ordina a by adding t Section 4-1, the "10" Zonin istrict, which as not listed w n district was adopted, a by adding t new "CH" Wing District; by adding a n Article 6C Titl "CH" Cottage ousing District; by addin "Cottage Hou ' g Developme as a permitted use to ections 6B-2, 7- , 8-2, 8-A2, 9-2 0-2, 11-2, 12-2, 12A-2, 1 -2, 14-2, 14A-2 a 16-2; by alteri the form of the Article 2 chart; and by ad ng a new distric to Section 24- 1; relatin o the use, regul ions, and review standards for a Cottag ousing District; oviding for incr sed density and low-i act development n smaller lots w' hin the City limits; am .ding conflicting p ovisions of the ity's comprehensive pl ;repealing confli ing ordinances; roviding for penalties; oviding for public tion; and providi for an effective date. (POSTPONED UN IL MARCH 23, 2 0) (Attachment #15) ~c.:ee 'rv~oiwv~ rrv~ 2b~~'o~"~ 0285E15 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 6 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) K. REGULAR AGENDA ~~~ _ .~,. ~ o Y~"`- CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: 16 17. a. Resolution ratifying the acceptance of a funding award in the amount of $1,581,737 from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the Weatherization Assistance Program effective September 1, 2009 and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all related documents. (Attachment # 16) b. Ordinance appropriating $1,581,737 in the No. 1059 Grant Fund for the Weatherization Assistance Program (VI/AP). (Attachment # 16) a. Resolution approving the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation's expenditure of $1,100,000 of the Corporation's Seawall Funds for the Salt Flats Levee System - Phase 1 project; authorizing amendment of the Corporation's budget; and approving a Seawall Project Agreement between the Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi for the Salt Flats Levee System-Phase 1 Project. (Attachment # 17) b. Ordinance appropriating $1,100,000 from Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation in the No. 3271 Seawall Systems CIP Fund for Salt Flats Levee System- Phase 1 Project. (Attachment # 17) c. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $303,054 for preliminary design, design, bid . and construction phase services, and additional services for the Salt Flats Levee System -Phase 1 .Project for Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) recertification. (Attachment # 17) ozssos 028547 a285ns ~2$5t~~ 2010 Q50 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 18 a. Resolution establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself, in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000, for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes relating to the Utility System; authorizing matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. (POSTPONED ON 2/16110) (Attachment # 18) b. Ordinance advancing $8,000,000 from Fund No. 4050 - Choke Canyon Fund to and appropriating into the No. 4087 Water 2010 TWDB-WIF Loan fund for expenditures related to the planning, design, and permitting of a pipeline and related facilities between the Colorado River and the Mary Rhodes Pipeline pumping facility at Lake Texana; providing for repayment of the $8,000,000 to Fund No. 4050- Choke Canyon Fund from proceeds from the sale of bonds to the Texas Water Development Board. (POSTPONED ON 2/16/10) (Attachment # 18) c. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $9,676,590, for a total restated fee of $10,990,177 for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 for preliminary design, design, bidding and construction phase services and additional services. (POSTPONED ON 2/16/10) (Attachment # 18) 19. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of $8,000,000 "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2010"; providing the terms, conditions, and specifications for such bonds, including the approval of an application to the Texas Water .Development Board; making provisions for the payment and security thereof on a parity with certain currently outstanding obligations; stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a parity therewith; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrarsgreement and an escrow agreement; complying with the requirements of the depository trust company; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and providing an effective date. (Attachment # 19) 028510 028511 20 51 f' ~T~~^+~ ~- 028512 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 8 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) L. PRESENTATIONS: 12 I IZ-~.Z~ Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. 20. Presentation by Nueces County Commissioner Betty Jean Longoria: (Attachment # 20) a. Update on the Coastal Bend State Veterans' Cemetery Corpus Christi Project b. Census 2010 Update M. 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. 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.) 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: 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 C/TY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE, EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL D/SRESPECT 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 RIGHTS. ~, ~..~ ~~~ N. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: (NONE) Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2010 Page 9 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 official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at ~ ~%3 0 p.m., on March 4, 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 the Friday. Symbols used to highlight action items that implement council goals are on attached sheet. 11. Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Release & Settlement of Cause #07-60564-3; Pablo Vela vs. City of Corpus Christi; in the County Court at Law No. 3; Nueces County, Texas, in the amount of $80,000, subject to certification of funds. 2010 0 5 2 13. Motion to deny Michael Rodriguez' appeal of the decision of the Civil Service Board. 2010 0 53 City Council Goals 2009-2011 o~ '~.R~ r I i WATER 1~ ~~/ ,,~,, orpas Christi Economic Development Strategic Pian Coliseum Plan Development Process Improvement Support Public Safety Garwood Water Plan Develop Street Plan Community Pride Sustainability and Renewable Energy ~~ ~~ 0 i~ ~ z ~- ~ ~ r oo n ~ ~ cn ~ ~ ~ ~ r_" ~ ~ a a N ~ ~; ~ ~' y o y ~ ~ 3 ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N ~ ~ O C ~ ~ ~ fD ~ a ~ . n O z rn z n rn z v n _- as co 0 0 G~ n C ~ r ~O 70 -n C~ C1 00 C ~ Z ~ n C r~ ~ _ rn rn~ ~~ z =~ G~ \~/ N s N -o N a ~' ~' m~ ~ ~ .~O-r Z ~ ~ N ~- ~ N -v ~ a1 ~ T ~ ~. ~ ~ r m NO. O ~ ~ N ~ C7 Q ~ ~ flf ~ ~, ~D ~ 3 ~ c~ ~ ~ ~ ~ to 0 0 ~~ C ~ r DO ~~ 00 C ~ Z ~ C7 ~ r ~_ m m~ ~~ z- G)