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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
APRIL 25, 2000
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 after the Presentations section. Please speak
into the micrephone 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.
;i ud. Desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espa~ol en todas las juntas del
Concilio pare 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 361 880-3'105) at least 48 hours in advance so that apprepr~ate arrangements can be made.
A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order. ( Z .' 0 (
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Danny Barfield, Central Christian Church.
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 Samuel L. Neal, Jr. V/'
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Arnold Gonzates ~ [~L: 0 ~'
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Rex A. Kinnison
~3etty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City SecretaN Armando Chapa
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April 25, 2000
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MINUTES:
Approval of Regular Meeting of April 18, 2000. (Attachment # 1 )J
EXECUTIVE SESSION: ~'7,,:~__.) f'). n-,, .
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 matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Govemment Code. In the event the
Counc~ 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 the following cases against the City of Corpus
Christi et al in the United States District Court for the Southern District
of Texas, Corpus Christi Division: William Bussey No. C-99-171, John
Betz No. C-99-133, Arnulfo Guerrero, Jr. No. C-99-143, Mark Schauer
No. C-99-144, Charles Bartets No. C-99-158, William Livingston No.
C-99-159, Duane Pacheco No. C-99-168, Gilbert Garcia No. C-99-
170 with possible action thereon in open session.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551,071 regarding legal advice on the process associated with
creating a tax increment financing zone in the area of the seawall on
Padre Island.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding proposed Agreed Order with TNRCC regarding
Notice of Enforcement Action City of Corpus Christi, J. C. Eliiott
Landfill, 7001 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, Nueces County, MSW Permit
No. 423A, Air Account No. N E-0034-B, Docket No. 1999-1376-MLM-
2000-118
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Regular Council Meeting
April 25, 2000
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
Community Youth Development Program Steering Committee
(Attachment # 2)
PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. 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.)
Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-espat~ol en la reunion de la junta para ayudarle.
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.
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 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
,'umished 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
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April 25, 2000
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which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual
consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiting 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,)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Mueiler Company,
Decatur, Illinois, for fire hydrants in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI-0075-00 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$125,513.31. The term of the agreement shall 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. Funds are available from Warehouse Inventory for FY99-
00. (Attachment # 3)
Motion approving the purchase of a two-year Master Licensing
Agreement for Novell NetWare Operating System and Novell
GroupW'~se through the Departmentof Information Resources, Austin,
Texas in the amount of $71,617.81 subject to annual appropriation.
The licensing agreement is purchased in accordance with State of
Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funds have been budgeted
by MIS in FY99-00 and requested for FY00-01. (Attachment # 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $33,098.40 with A. Or~iz
Construction & Paving, Inc. for the Oso Municipal Golf Course Car~
Path and Service Road Extension project. (Attachment # 5)
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Pamel No. 1 located at the
northeast corner of Williams Drive and Daiy Drive for $147,500 in
connection with the Willlares Drive Lift Station Expansion and Buffer
project. (Attachment # 6)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager his designee to submit a
grant application in the amount of $160,322 to the State of Texas,
Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for funding eligible
under the FY1999 Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grants
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2000-119
2000-120
2000-121
2000-122
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Program to reduce juvenile delinquency, improve the juvenile justice
system, and increase the accountability for juvenile offenders.
(Attachment # 7)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a one-year Intergovernmental Agreement with Tuloso-Midway
Independent School Distdct (TMISD) to install and share fiber optic
cable from Tuloso Road and Leopard to Haven and McKenzie Road.
(Attachment # 8)
024016
9.a.
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with International Westside
Baseball League forthe use of the Youth Sports Complex located at
the intersection of Greenwood Drive and Home Road: Attachment #1,
in consideration for providing a youth sports program and providing for
the year-round maintenance of the premises and improvements.
(First Reading - 3-28-00) (Attachment # 9)
024017
9.b.
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with Westside Pony Baseball
League for the use of the Youth Sports Complex located at the
intersection of Greenwood Drive and Horne Road: Attachment # 1, in
consideration for providing a youth sports program and providing for
the year-round maintenance of the premises and improvements.
(First Reading - 3-28-00) (Attachment # 9)
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9.c.
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with Sparkling City Girls Fast
Pitch for the use of the Youth Sports Complex located at the
intersection of Greenwood Drive and Home Road: Attachment # 1, in
consideration for providing a youth sports program and providing for
the year-round maintenance of the premises and improvements.
(First Reading - 3-28-00) (Attachment # 9)
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REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
Ordinance a~ ~ating $2,273,480 fro eserved Fund Balance
as foil General Fund No 10 62 045 and Combin tility
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12.
13. a.
13.b.
14.a.
14.b.
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adopted the F -00 Budget, by incre ' appropriatio s
Resolution expressing the City of Corpus Christi's interest in
improving traffic safety along F.M. Highway 2444 (Staples Street)
between Saratoga Boulevard and the South City Limit, by
encouraging the implementation of available short and longer term
measures by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Attachment
#11)
024020
Motion approving the purchase of a Compressed Natural Gas
Metering System from Megatronics International Corporation, San
Antonio, Texas to be used by the Gas Department, in accordance
with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total
of $27,392.85. Funds have been budgeted by the Gas Department
in FY 99-00. (Attachment # 12)
2000--1 3
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a two-
year contract with renewal options for two additional one-year terms
with Lafayette Life Insurance Company in the estimated amount of
$493,918 annually for employee Group Term Life and Accidental
Death & Dismemberment Insurance. (Attachment # 13)
2000-124
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a two-
year contract with renewal options for two additional one-year terms
with UNUM-Providence Corporation in the estimated amount of
$371,866 annually for employee Disability Insurance. (Attachment #
13)
2000--125
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract in the amount of $1,746,235 with Pate & Pate Enterprises,
Inc. for construction of the Up River Road 24" Water Line
Improvements - Phase I11, West Guth Park to Southern Minerals
Road. (Attachment # 14)
2000 126
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
testing agreement in the amount of $25,769 with Professional
Services Industries, Inc. for material testing and inspection services
forthe Up River Road 24" Water Line Improvement - Phase III, West
Guth Park to Southern Minerals Road. (Attachment # 14)
2000-127
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16.a.
16.b.
Resolution opposing any congressional action to extend or expand
the current moratorium on collecting taxes on electronic commerce.
(Attachment # 15)
Motion accepting a grant in the amount of $10,750 and authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to execute contracts and all related
documents with the Coastal Bend Workforce Development Board to
fund a mentor program to provide construction skills to at-risk youth.
(Attachment # 16)
Ordinance appropriating $10,750 received from the Coastal Bend
Workforce Development Board in the No. 1050 Federal/Grants Fund
to fund a mentor program to provide construction skills to at-risk
youth. (Attachment # 16)
REPORTS:
The fo~owing reports include questions by Council to Staff regarding City
policies or activities; request by Council for information or reports from Staff,'
reports of activities of individuarCouncil 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.
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agenda summary)
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024022
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
* Update on Art Museum Expansion Project
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE:
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS:
(THE CITY COUNCIL MAY RECESS FOR DINNER AND
RECONVENE AT 6:00 P,M.)
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17.a.
17.b.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
6:00 p.m.- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN:
Public comment on the City of Corpus Christi's proposed FY2000
Consolidated Annual Action Plan (AAP) that is the application for
funding forthe Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants
(ESG) Programs. (Attachment # 17) (See separate project detail
binder previously furnished)
Council discussion and possible action on a tentative list of
projects/activities to be funded. (Attachment # 17) (See separate
project detail binder previously furnished)
(Note: Copy of project detail binder is available for
review in City Secretary's Office)
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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 2:30 p.m., April 21 , 2000.
Arrnando Chapa
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an agreed
order with Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission regarding
Notice of Enforcement Action, City of Corpus Christi, J.C. EIliott Landfill,
7001 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, Nueces County, MSW Permit No. 423A, Air
Account No. NE-0034-B, Docket No. 1999-1376-MLM-E; Enforcement ID
No. 14267.
Ordinance appropriating $83,300 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the
No. 5410 Self-Insurance Fund-General Liability for payment of an
administrative penalty or to fund a supplemental environmental project, if the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission authorizes a supplemental
environmental project to offset the administrative penalty.
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