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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
12:00 P.M.
PUBLIC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED PAGERS ARE
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intothemicrophonelocatedatthepodiumandstateyournameandaddress. Yourpresentationwillbelimitedtothreeminutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirfgirse al Conci~o y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espa,~ol en todas las juntas de/
Concilio para ayuda~e.
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliat7 aids or services are requested to contact
the City Secretary's office (at 36~ 880-3~05) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
B.
C.
D.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by~aather Mark Haas, Holy Trinity Orthodox Christian Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. ~. ~ F~(,)~'~ (~v/
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
City Manager David R. Garcia (/~
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. L/.
City Secretary Armando Chapa L,/
E. MINUTES:
1. ~,/Approval of Regular Meeting of February 8, 2000. (Attachment # 1 )
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
February 15, 2000
Page 2
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Counc~ may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in order to discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter551 of the Texas Government Code. 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 officer.
Planned Executive Session and Related Action
Notice is given specifically that the City Council expects to go into
executive session during this meeting regarding the following
additional matter:
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding City of Corpus Christi v. Manhattan Construction
Company et al, No. 94-6459-A, 28th District Court, Nueces County,
Texas.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections
551.071 and 551.072 regarding purchase, exchange, lease, or value
of the Frost Bank Building on Leopard or other real property for a city
emergency operations center and other city operations, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 and 551.072 regarding City of Corpus Christi, Condemnor v.
Leona Estes, No. 99-61770-4, County Court at Law No. 4, Nueces
County, Texas with possible discussion and action in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding City of San Benito et al v. PG&E Gas
Transmission, Texas Corporation et al, No. 96-12-7404-A, 107th
District Court, Cameron County, Texas, with possible discussion and
action related thereto in open session.
BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
Februa~ 15,2000
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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.)
Si usted se dirge a la Junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-esparlol en la reunion de la junta para ayudade.
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 A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. /f 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.
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.)
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
February 15,2000
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5.a.
5.b.
5.c.
Motion approving the purchase of thirty-eight computers from
Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston, Texas to be used by the
Central Library in accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative
Purchasing Program for a total of $53,960. Funds are available
through a Telecommunication Infrastructure Fund (TIF) Grant.
(Attachment # 2)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Calgon Corporation.,
Pittsburgh, PA., for approximately 180 tons of liquid cationic polymer
solution in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0046-00 based on
low bid, for an estimated annual expenditure of $142,200. The term
of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to
extend for up to two additional twelve month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. The
Water Department will use the chemical for water supply treatment.
Funds have been budgeted for FY99-00. (Attachment # 3)
Motion approving the purchase of technical support services from
Oracle Corporation for a total annual cost of $34,920 The term of
services will be twelve months and includes software license and
services for Oracle database. (Attachment # 4)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a Supplemental Environmental Project Agreement with the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission, which will provide a
contribution of $350,000, from Koch Industries, Inc., for the purchase
of an "Emergency 1" hazardous material response vehicle.
(Attachment # 5)
Ordinance appropriating $350,000, received from Koch Industries,
Inc., in Account No. 1050-00000-20-806091, TNRCC-SEP Account,
to purchase an "Emergency 1" hazardous material response vehicle.
(Attachment # 5)
Motion approving the purchase of a hazardous materials response
vehicle from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments
(HGAC), for the total amount of $350,419.50. The award is based on
the cooperative purchasing agreement with HGAC. The hazardous
materials response vehicle will be used by the Fire Department.
Funds are available through a Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission grant. (Attachment # 5)
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
2000-043
2000-04
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Regular Council Meeting
February 15,2000
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6.8.
6.b.
9.a.
Resolution authorizing the City's Fire Chief to execute an amendment
to an existing Supplemental Environmental Project Agreement with
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission that will
provide an additional $150,000, to be contributed by Koch Industries,
Inc., to purchase site specific alerting device systems for at-risk areas
in and around chemical industries in the Corpus Christi/Nueces
County Area. (Attachment # 6)
Ordinance appropriating $150,000, received from Koch Industries,
Inc., and $304.07 of interest in Account No. 1050-00000-806090,
TNRCC-SEP account, to purchase site specific alerting device
systems for at-risk areas in and around chemical industries in the
Corpus Christi/Nueces County area under the Corpus Christi/Nueces
County Local Emergency Planning Committee's Emergency
Response and Communications during hazardous material incidents
program. (Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $306,650 with Bracco
Construction, Inc. for Phase 1 of the Padre Island Pumping Plant
Improvements: Ground Storage Tank Installation Project.
(Attachment # 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services agreement with Urban Engineering for a total fee
not to exceed $161,780 for the Odor Control Improvements at:
various Lift Stations (Wooldridge Road, Willjams Drive,
Everhart Road/Staples Street, Country Club Area);
the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant;
and for the Rehabilitation Improvements at the Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant (Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
in the amount of $348,509 from the U.S. Department of Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the FY 2000
Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and to execute related
documents. (Attachment # 9)
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summaN)
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023944
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2000-049
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February 15, 2000
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9.b.
10.
Ordinance appropriating $348,509 from the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in the No. 1050 State/Federal
Grants Fund to purchase marked vehicles and law enforcement
equipment for the Police Department; authorizing the transfer of
$38,723 from the No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust Fund, and
appropriating it in the No. 1050 State/Federal Grants Fund as the
grant match. (Attachment # 9)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 0100-04, Kincl's Crossina Realty: A change of zoning from
an "R-2" Multiple Dwelling District to an "R-1C" One-family Dwelling
District on King's Crossing Unit 1, Phase 1, Block 28, Lot 1 and Block
39, Lot 1, located approximately 400 feet south of Lens Drive and 4OC
feet west of Cimarron Boulevard. (Attachment # 10)
Planninq Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Approval of the
"R-1C" District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by King's Crossing
Realty by changing the zoning map in reference to Lot 1, Block 28,
and Lot 1, Block 39, King's Crossing Unit 1, Phase ,1, from "R-2"
Multiple Dwelling District to "R-1C" One-family Dwelling District;
amend ing the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from
the existing Comprehensive Plan.
REGULAR AGENDA
(NO REGULAR ITEMS)
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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11.
12.
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
Bond Issue 2000 Program and Process (Attachment #11 )
Overview of Industrial Districts and Contracts (Attachment # 12)
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Regular Council Meeting
February 15, 2000
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13.
N.
Update on Employee Group Health Insurance (Attachment # 13)
REPORTS:
The following reports include questions by Counc~ to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff,'
reports of activities of individual Council members and Staff,' constituent
concerns; current topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
15.
16.
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 1:30 p.m., February 11 ,2000.
Armando Chapa fVL/
City Secretary
NOTE:
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Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings.
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