HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 05/23/2000AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
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A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by ,Rov. Dr. Kenneth I'tarka, St. B'd~tholemew's Episcopal 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. ~/
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Arnold Gonzales ~'/
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia ~
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. ~7
E0 MINUTES:
1. ~//Approval of Regular Meeting of May 16, 2000 and Bond Program Public Hearing of May 17, 2000.
(Attachment # 1)
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
May 23,2000
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F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
G. PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
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SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
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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.)
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ingl~s-espaffol en la reunidn 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.
I. 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
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 aRer the items not requiring separate
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
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discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one
vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANCES
.RoM .REV,OUS MEET,N S: 5'
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with MP Contracting in the amount of $17,465
for the Health Center Sidewalk Repairs. (Attachment # 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 to the architectural/engineering services contract
with M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. and Associates, Inc. in the amount of
$180,700 related to the Terminal Apron Construction, Terminal
Reconstruction, and Lift Station Relocation projects at Corpus Christi
International Airport.~Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
annual maintenance agreements with Hewlett-Packard Company in
the amount of $40,297.69 for maintenance on the hardware and
operating system of the Hewlett Packard - Unix Servers. (Attachment
# 4)
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 023690 passed and approved on
July 13, 1999, by amending Section 3 to adopt the final assessment
roll and assessments to be levied against the owners of property
abutting on Margie Drive, from Leopard to Marfine Street for the
Annaville Area Street Improvements, No. III, Phase 2 project.
(Attachment # 5)
Ordinance governing the construction, maintenance and use of gas
pipelines within the City of Corpus Christi; amending Section 55-3 of
the City Code of Ordinances; providing for penalties. (Attachment #
6)
7.a.
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a lease for one hundred and twenty days with
Nueces County Community Action Agency (NCCAA) for seven real
and personal properties identified on the attached and incorporated
CITY COUNCIL
PRIORITY ISSUES
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agenda summary)
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2000-!53
2000-154
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Exhibit A, in consideration of NCCAA operating Head Start programs
for eligible citizens of Corpus Christi and maintaining the properties.
(Attachment # 7)
7.b.
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a ten year lease with an option to renew for 10
years, with Nueces County Community Action Agency for seven real
and personal properties identified on the attached and incorporated
Exhibit A, in consideration of NCCAA operating Head Start programs
for eligible citizens of Corpus Christi and maintaining the properties.
(Attachment # 7)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute an eleven month lease with Texas A&M Corpus
Christi for the use of the area located adjacent to the northern most
Hobie Cat launching ramp on North Beach and the area located on
the north side of Ocean Drive right-of-way on Ward Island, in
consideration of the installation and operation of two CODAR radio
towers and providing for the maintenance of the premises.
(Attachment # 8)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year lease with Texas A&M Corpus Christi
for the use of the area located adjacent to the northern most Hobie
Cat launching ramp on North Beach and the area located on the north
side of Ocean Drive right-of-way on Ward Island, in consideration of
the installation and operation of two CODAR radio towers and
providing for the year-round maintenance of the premises.
(Attachment # 8)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
9.a,
Motion to amend Ordinance priorto Second Reading by incorporating
additional provisions in Article I, Article VI and Article IX of the Tourist
Industrial District Agreement; placing limits on development size;
establishing a reverter provision; and requiring filing of the Agreement
in both Nueces and San Patricio Counties. (Attachment # 9)
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9.b.
10.
11,
12.a.
12.b.
13.
Second Reading Ordinance - Disannexing from the City, the Island
(owned by Kenneth L. Berry and wife, Brenda L. Berry ["Owner'])
located off Ingleside Point and comprising a part of John G. Hatch
Survey in San Patricio County and adjusting the City Boundaries,
conditioned upon formation of a Tourist Industrial District and
inclusion of said Island in said district and execution of Tourist
Industrial District Agreement; creating a Tourist Industrial District
covering said Island; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a Tourist Industrial District Agreement, effective as of May
23, 2000, with "Owner" Pursuant to §42.044 Texas Local Government
Code and to file the Agreement in the official records of Nueces
COunty, Texas. (First Reading 5/16/00) (Attachment # 9)
Ordinance amendin mance No. 023702 w ' adopted the F -
00 Budget by i easing appropriations' ertain funds a ' ing the
Resolution reaffirming the Financial Policies adopted by Resolution
No. 023319 and providing a policy to build the General Fund Balance
to an adequate levy in future years. (Attachment # 11)
Ordinance appropriating $25,000 in the 6010 Permanent Art Trust
Fund and amending Ordinance No. 023702 which adopted the FY99-
00 budget by adding $25,000 to the No. 6010 Permanent Art Trust
Fund; transferring $25,000 to and appropriating it in the No. 3280
Park Capital Improvement Fund for installation of artwork and
amending Ordinance No. 023703 which adopted the FY99-00 Capital
Budget adding $25,000 to the Park Program. (Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with artist, Robert Perless in the amount of $200,000 for the
complete development and installation of artwork titled Orion's Belt on
the Shoreline Drive median south of the intersection of IH37 and
Shoreline Boulevard. (Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to issue request
for proposals for audit of Central Power & Light and Southwestern
Bell franchise agreements. (Attachment # 13)
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14.a.
14.b.
14.c.
15.
16.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with the Park and Recreation Department to provide
$20,538 from the FY 1999 Weed and Seed Program to implement
Operation Cool Off at Joe Garza Community Swimming Pool.
(Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with the Park and Recreation Department to provide
$24,257 from the FY 1999 Weed and Seed Program to implement
Operation Cool Off at H.E.B. Community Swimming Pool.
(Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with the Park and Recreation Department to provide
$10,500 from the FY 1999 Weed and Seed Program to continue a
Transportation Program for youth recreation. (Attachment # 14)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into
executive session at any time during the meeting in orderto discuss matters
listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551 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.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding Five Citizens of Corpus Christi v. City of Corpus
Christi et al No. 00-275-G, 319th District Court, Nueces County, Texas,
with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
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, J r. No. C-99-143, Mark Schauer
No. C-99-144, Charles Bartels No. C-99-158, William Livingston No.
C-99-159, Duane Pacheco No. C-99-168, Gilbert Garcia No. C-99-
170 with possible discussion and action related thereto in open
session.
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REPORTS:
The following reports involve brief discussions regarding the listed topics.
No action will be taken by the Council other than to give direction to staff or
to place the topic on the future agenda.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
* Upcoming Agendas
* Reminder of Invitations, Scheduled Events
* Status of Council Inquiries
MAYOR'S UPDATE: (NONE)
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
Henry Garrett
*Status of City Lobbyist
Rex A. Kinnison
*Economic Development Proposal
*Budget Issues
Betty Jean LoncJoria
*Park Department Budget issues
John Lonqoria
*Code Enforcement Department
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POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, '1201 Leopard Street, at 2:00 p.m., May 19 ,2000.
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ando Chapa ,//~,~.__
City Secretary
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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
May 23, 2000
Item Number
S, Neal
J, Colmenero
M, Cooper
H, Garrett
A, Gonzale. s
R, Kinnison
B, Longoria
j, Longoria
M, Scott
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S. Neal
J. Colmenero
M. Oooper
H. Garrett
A. Gonzales
R. Kinnison
B. Longoria
J. Longoria
M. Scott
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