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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD ST.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
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 al Concilio y cree que su ingles es limitedo, habra un interprete ingles-esparhol en todas las
juntas del Conciiio 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. f t,, q
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Miriam Berger, Chaplain, Christus Spohn Health
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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 Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
City Manager Angel R. Escobar ✓
City Attorney Carlos Valdez 4
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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Approval of Regular Meeting of February 8,
Meeting of February 8, 2011, (Attachment #
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: _ 3:43 Com`-
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. CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public a.: o- j Z: f i
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has
been furnished with background and support material an 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.
....C.ONSENT__MOTIONS,_.RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES.
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
2.
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances
not removed for individual consideration.)
a. Ordinance appropriating and approving the transfer of funds
in the amount of $1,270,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the No. 1020 General Fund for "one time"
expenditures into the Capital Outlay Budget of the
Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110 for the purchase of
vehicles; changing the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 by increasing
appropriations by $1,270,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund,
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and by increasing both estimated revenues and
appropriations in the No. 5110 Maintenance Services Fund
by $1,270,000 each. (Attachment # 2)
b. Motion approving the purchase of thirty-one (31) police
package sedans from Champion Ford, of Corpus Christi,
Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0066-11,
based on only bid for a total amount of $709,838. These
units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the
Police Department, Uniform Division and Crime Control.
Funding is available in the FY 2010-2011 Capital Outlay
Budget of the Fleet Maintenance Fund and the Crime
Control District Budget. (Attachment # 2)
a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
accept a $64,697.68 grant awarded by the Texas
Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Program
for the FY 2011 Senior Community Services, Elderly
Nutrition Program. (Attachment # 3)
b. Ordinance appropriating a $64,697.68 grant from the Texas
Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans Program
in the No. 1067 Parks and Recreation Grants Fund for the
FY 2011 Senior Community Services, Elderly Nutrition
Program. (Attachment # 3)
4. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit a grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation in the
amount of $55,000 for costs associated with Energy Control
Systems at the 0.-- N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, with a
City match of $55,000 in the No. 4010 Water Fund, and a total
project cost of $110,000. (Attachment # 4)
5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit a grant application to the Bureau of Reclamation in the
amount of $48,750 for costs associated with energy monitoring
systems at the Navigation Boulevard, South Staples, and Sand
Dollar Water Pump Stations, with a City match of $48,750 in the
No. 4010 Water Fund, and a total project cost of $97,500.
(Attachment # 5)
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a._ Ordinance _authorizing the _ City Manager, or his. designee, to
execute a four-year lease agreement with Corpus Christi
Police Athletic League for the use of T.C. Ayers Field located
at 1722 Winnebago, Ben Garza Field located at 1815
Howard, and the sublease of Driscoll Field located at 4235
Baldwin, for Baseball Program. (Attachment # 6)
b. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Southside Little
Miss Kickball League for the use of fields located at 4200
McArdle Road for Kickball Program. (Attachment # 6)
c. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute five-year lease agreement with Padre Youth
Football League for the use of football fields located at Bill
Witt Park located on Yorktown Boulevard for Football
Program. (Attachment # 6)
d. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a five-year lease agreement with National Little
League of Corpus Christi for the use of baseball fields
located at Paul Jones Youth Sports Complex for Baseball
Program. (Attachment # 6)
e. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Oso Little Miss
Kickball League for the use of Kickball Fields located at Paul
Jones Youth Sports Complex for Kickball Program.
(Attachment # 6)
f. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute a five-year lease agreement with Oso Pony
Baseball League for the use of baseball fields located at
Paul Jones Youth Sports Complex for Baseball Program.
(Attachment # 6)
7 Ordinance authorizing the resale of six (6) properties for $8,250
which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes,
of which the City shall receive $162.03, plus $225.41 for partial
payment of City paving and demolition liens. (Attachment # 7)
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8. Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute Amendment No. 1 to a professional
architectural/engineering services contract with Urban
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to
exceed $186,476 for a restated total not to exceed fee of
$222,026 for the Aquarius Drive from Dasmarinas to
Commodores project for Basic Service (Detailed Design, Bid
Phase and Construction) and Additional Services -Project No.
6472. (BOND ISSUE 2008) (Attachment # 8)
9. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a construction contract with Bridges Specialties Inc. of Sandia,
Texas, in the amount of $414,290.10 for the Salt Flats Drainage
System Improvements Phase III Sta. 5+20 through Sta. 17+50
for the Total Base Bid. (Attachment # 9)
10. Resolution amending Resolution No. 028897 which authorized
the execution of a Local Project Advance Funding Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for construction to
adjust manholes and water valves on FM 43 on Weber Road
from SH 358 (SPID) to SH 357 (Saratoga Blvd.), to increase
amount of City's funding obligation from $52,303 to $89,893.56.
(Attachment # 10)
11. Second Reading Ordinance -- Abandoning and vacating an
89,683 -square foot portion of the North Country Club Place and
South Country Club Place public street rights-of-way, out of the
Country Club Place Subdivision, the public rights-of-way being
located north of the Interstate Highway 37 right-of-way; subject
to compliance with the specified conditions. (Tabled on
-01111 /1-1) (First Reading — 02/08/11) (Attachment # 11)
I. 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.
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12. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.074(a) of the Texas 6:ce,
Government Code to deliberate the appointment of a City \ & A- p Age)
Manager with possible discussion and action in open session.
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CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
13. Ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on May 14,
2011, in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and
eight Council Members; providing for procedures for holding
such election; providing for notice of election and publication
thereof; providing for establishment of Branch Early Polling
Places; designating Polling Place locations; authorizing the City
Secretary to contract with the Nueces County Election Officer
for equipment and supplies necessary to conduct the election;
authorizing Joint Election Agreements with Flour Bluff
Independent School District and London Independent School
District; selection of June 11, 2011, as the Runoff Election Date,
if one is necessary; enacting provisions incident and relating to
the subject and purpose of this ordinance. (Attachment # 13)
14. First ' -ading Ordinance — Approving FY 2011
Bud!: -t and Capital Im vement Plan g Guide in t amount
of „173,982,100. (A chment # 14)
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a. Motion to amend Ordinance Chapter 57, Article V. of the
- Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances prior to Second Reading,
by revising several sections in said Article to provide for
expanded definitions; more offenses and penalties; other
specific requirements applicable to auto wreckers and auto
wrecker companies; providing for a repealer clause; and
providing an effective date of March 1, 2011. (To be
considered at approximately 2:00 p.m.) (Attachment # 15)
b. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending Chapter 57, Article
V. of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, by revising
several sections in said article to provide for expanded
definitions; more offenses and penalties; other specific
requirements applicable to auto wreckers and auto wrecker
companies; providing for a severance clause; providing for a
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repealer clause; and providing an effective date of March 1,
2011. (First Reading - 02108111) (To be considered at
approxfmately2:00 p.m) (Attachment # 15)
16. Resolution determining that certain Voluntary Paving
Assessment Petitions for Buckhorn, Olson, Junior Terrace,
Comanche, and Viola Streets are not qualified under the
Voluntary Paving Assessment Program; removing said street
names from the list of possible streets identified in connection
with the authorization and issuance of the "City of Corpus
Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2009" and,
thereby, abandoning those street projects as permitted
expenditures of Bond proceeds; redirecting the resultant excess
Bond proceeds to other authorized street improvement projects
(with priority given to other qualified voluntary pavement
assessment program projects) as permitted expenditures of
Bond proceeds; and other matters relating to the foregoing.
(BOND ISSUE 2008) (Attachment # 16)
L. PRESENTATIONS: 3.07-'•2'
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
17. Status Report from Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT) on Harbor Bridge Improvements / Replacement (To be
considered at approximately 3:00 p.m) (Attachment # 17)
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 youhave 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:
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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 IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST
AMENDMENT RIGHTS.
N. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS: (NONE)
ADJOURNMENT: 2- 5�
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front
entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at ,,v30 p.m.,
on February 10, 2011.
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.
G. Ordinance amending Chapter 33, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by
adding a new Article (IX) to regulate illegal smoking products and related
paraphernalia and by specifically negating a requirement of a culpable mental
state; providing for penalties; providing for severance; and providing for
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12. Motion to accept the recommendations provided by Slavin Management
Company and setting the interview date for Saturday, February 19, 2011 for the
following applicants:
Patrick S. Banger of O'Fallon, Missouri
Floyd T. Johnson of Pompano Beach, Florida
Catherine O'Connor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Ronald Olson of Polk County, Iowa
Gilbert Perales of Arlington, Texas
David Watkins of Bryan, Texas
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Bayfront and Downtown Initiatives
Complete Utility Master Plans
Conservation and Recycling Education Plan
Comprehensive Economic Development
Approach
Street Improvement Plan
Development Process Improvement
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II Water Plan
Safe and Healthy Community Initiatives
(Gang, Graffiti, and Physical Health Emphasis)
Support Continued Military Presence
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