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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 02/15/201111:45 A.M. - Proclamation declaring February 15, 2011 as "Leadership Corpus Christi Class 39 Day" Proclamation declaring February 15, 2011 as "Half Price Books Half Pint Library Day" Proclamation declaring February 18, 2011 as "Maureen Miller Day" Proclamation declaring the week of February 20-26, 2011 as "National Engineers Week" Proclamation declaring the month of February 2011 as "Career and Technical Education Month" Swearing-in Ceremony of newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee Members 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 System. Na( 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 INDEXED Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 2 E. MINUTES: F. Approval of Regular Meeting of February 8, Meeting of February 8, 2011, (Attachment # CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (flefer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) / Q5 OLK 2011 and Workshop 1) 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, recArairtbrait-0-K Csc.e- las+ 2a 028967 028950 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 3 3. CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 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) 2011 043 028951 028952 02 89,5.3 028954 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 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) 028955 028956 028957 028958 028959 028980 028961 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 5 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 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. 2011 044 2011 045 0289.62. 02896.3 a:41 4'-1 .14%22- 5=t�`t Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 6 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 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. 2011 047 J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) 12: iD2, DZ. C lAem.s 13.1 5) K. REGULAR AGENDA 3-47._.(0r 3:? (t-kv +12 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) 15, 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 028964 2011 046 028965 as Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 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: 02896.6 ',0o --&22 Agenda Regular Council Meeting February 15, 2011 Page 8 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 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 publication. 0 2 &9 6 7 tF a.PPtk ("s 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 2011 047 City Council Goals 2010-2011 L IIIIII• 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 -v 54 7 F 0 o zaui4aeinJ •N L E a) N 0 a) )13iuyOSa!N •N r m N� 0 0. 0 S. % p D cD D a 0 CD - i F . :VON3JV 1N3SNO3 HOZ `51. Menage 1 m 0n c O MI m 00 cXi z-0 rn c _ m z 0 • d CD O n O zaugaelAi •N a) !D N CD 0) I}aiuyosaiN •)I opuozII3 •1 n o. C- O. O. a1 3 CD oN\ s s U \4) L LOZ '91. MenigaA c o XJ 00 C �o z� 0c rcn E_ m cn z C)