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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JUNE 27, 2000
9:ooA.M.
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the City Secretary's office (at 361 880-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given byLL~.Col. Ret. Chaplin James C. Berbiglia, Island Presbyterian.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. ' ~_~ C.~
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-Attorncy Jamcc R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. lApproyal of Regular Meeting
8, 2000. (Attachment # 1)
of June 20, 2000 and the Municipal Court Committee meeting of June
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
* Port of Corpus Christi Authority
SPECIAL BUDGET PRESENTATION:
Public comment will not be solicited on Budget issues until Public
Heating and First and Second Readings of Budget Ordinance.
FY00-01 Budget Discussion Session - Departmental Review
including but not limited to the following departments:
Street Services
Park & Recreation
Fire
Solid Waste
Other- Health, Municipal Court, etc.
Internal Service Fund Departments Overview
Maintenance Services
MIS
Insurance
Engineering
* Other FY 00-01 Budget Issues
PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: 1:45 p.m.
Recognition of Foy H. Moody High School Baseball Team,
2000 Class 5A State Finalists
Recognition of Coastal Bend Pest Control Association for
community service at Cole Park Kid's Place
APPROXIMATELY 2:00 P.M. - 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.)
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Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete
ingl~s-espaf~ol en la reunion de la junta para ayudafle.
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.
J. 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.
Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
fumished 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.)
Motion approving the purchase of two truck mounted brush loaders
from the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC),
for the total amount of $157,746.55. The award is based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Houston-Galveston Area
Council. The truck mounted brush loaders will be used by the Solid
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Waste Department. Funds are available in the FY 99-00 Capital
Budget. Both units are additions to the fleet. (Attachment # 3)
Motion approving a supply agreement for approximately 15,000 plastic
recycling bins in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0136-00 with
Tulip Corporation, Milwaukee, Wisconsin based on low bid, for a total
annual expenditure of $52,500. The term of the contract will be 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. These bins will be furnished by Solid Waste Services
for use in the City-wide recycling program. Funds have been budgeted
by Solid Waste Services for FY 99-00 and requested for FY 00-01.
(Attachment # 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with H & S Constructors of Corpus Christi, Texas
for a total fee not to exceed $96,500 for the O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant Clearwell No. I Pipe Relocation Project. (Attachment
# 5)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Jaco Construction of Clute, Texas for a total
fee not to exceed $171,170 for the O. N.. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant Clearwell No. 1 & 2 Roofing Systems Installation Project.
(Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction with Angelo's Painting, Inc. of Manyel, Texas for a total
fee not to exceed $109,400 for the Choke Canyon Dam Crane
Rehabilitation Project. (Attachment # 7)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Intergovernmental Agreement with Nueces County Water Control and
Improvement District #3 for the purpose of allowing the City to monitor
pH and turbidity levels of Nueces River Water at the Nueces County
Water Control and Improvement District #3 Pump Station.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Bracco Construction of Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total fee not to exceed $721,350 for the O.N. Stevens
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Water Treatment Plant Chemical Storage and Feed System Addition
and Upgrade Part 1 Project. (Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Total Protection Systems, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas for a total fee not to exceed $175,368.95 for the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant Closed Circuit Television and
Emergency Lighting Upgrade Project. (Attachment # 9)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Bracco Construction of Corpus Christi,
Texas for a total fee not to exceed $154,000 for the O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant Parts Storage Facility Interior
Modifications/Hoist Crane Improvements Project. (Attachment# 10)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with King Isles, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for
a total fee not to exceed $131,600 for the 36-inch Force Main
Replacement Project (Williams Street Lift Station to Oso Wastewater
Treatment Plant - Phase A). (Attachment # 11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant
application in the amount of $25,000 to the State of Texas Comptroller
of Public Accounts for tobacco compliance and prevention activities.
(Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
and execute a contract with the Coastal Bend Health Facilities
Development Corporation to fund the purchase of a convection
steamer for the Elderly Nutrition Program. (Attachment # 13)
Ordinance appropriating a $4,900 grant from the Coastal Bend Health
Facilities Development Corporation in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund for the Elderly Nutrition Program to purchase a
convection steamer. (Attachment # 13)
Resolution authorizing resale of sixty-nine (69) properties shown on
the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" which were foreclosed upon
for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, for a minimum opening bid
amounts equal to 25% of the most recent appraised value for
properties valued under $10,000 and 30% of the most recent
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appraised value for properties valued at $10,000 or higher.
(Attachment # 14)
Resolution authorizing resale of twelve (12) properties shown on the
attached and incorporated Exhibit "A" which were foreclosed upon for
failure to pay ad valorem taxes and miscellaneous liens, for minimum
opening bid amounts equal to prices listed on the attached Exhibit "A".
(Attachment # 15)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a twenty year lease agreement with the Veterans
Band of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Buddy Lawrence House located
at Heritage Park (Lots 4, 5 and 6, Block 60, Beach Portion of the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas) to be used for operations of the Veterans
Band of Corpus Christi, Texas in consideration of one hundred and
fifty ($150) monthly and interior maintenance of the facility. (First
Reading 5-30-00) (Attachment # 16)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a one year lease with the Texas State Aquarium
Association (TSAA's) to operate the parking lot in the right-of-way of
Highway 181 (Harbor Bridge) in consideration of TSAA's payment of
the bond fund note of approximately $150,000 annually, maintenance
of the landscaping and parking lot, and if parking revenues exceed
$400,000 annually, payment to City of 50% of the excess revenues.
(First Reading 5-30-00) (Attachment # 17)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five-year lease with the Texas State Aquarium
Association (TSAA's) to operate the parking lot in the right-of-way of
Highway 181 (Harbor Bridge) in consideration of TSAA's payment of
the bond fund note of approximately $150,000 annually, maintenance
of the landscaping and parking lot, and if parking revenues exceed
$400,000 annually, payment to City of 50% of the excess revenues.
(First Reading 5-30-00) (Attachment # 17)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a twenty-year lease with the Texas State
Aquarium Association, in consideration of lessee maintaining the
premises and improvements, operating a public aquarium and related
facilities, and retaining all financing covenants until the related
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indebtedness is fully retired (including making payments when
required), for Lots A-l, A-2, B, C, & D, Texas State Aquarium
subdivision and an assignment of certain property of Rincon Channel
owned by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and leased to the City.
(First Reading 5-30-00) (Attachment # 17)
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
18.
Case No. 0500-04, Puentes Family, Ltd., Partner: A change of zoning
from an "R-1 B" One-family Dwelling District to an "A-I" Apartment
House District on Bohemian Colony Lands, Section 9, being 11.70
acres out of Lot 6, located on the west side of Norchester Drive
terminus, approximately 1,250 feet north of Saratoga Boulevard.
(Attachment # 18)
Planninq Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Denial of the "A-
1" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for 150
units subject to a site plan and four conditions.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Puentes Family
Ltd. Partner, by changing the zoning map in reference to 11.70 acres
out of Lot 6, Section 9, Bohemian Colony Lands (currently zoned "R-
1B" One-family Dwelling District) by granting a special permit for 150
apartment units, subject to a site plan and four (4) conditions;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from
the existing Comprehensive Plan.
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
19.
Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to schedule and
conduct presentations and hearings pursuant to Texas Tax Code
Section 311.003 (F) and (G) forthe proposed creation of Reinvestment
Zone Number Two, City of Corpus Christi, in the Packery Channel area
of Padre Island; directing delivery of the preliminary Reinvestment
Zone Financing Plan to other taxing units; directing delivery to taxing
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units of notice of intent to establish the Zone; and authorizing and
directing the City Manager to take all actions necessary or convenient
in furtherance of establishment of the Zone. (Attachment # 19)
Motion authorizing and directing the City Manager or his designee to
issue a Request for Proposals for architectural/engineering design for
the renovation and expansion of the Bayfront Convention Center.
(Attachment # 20)
Motion directing that the proposed November election include a
proposition for a 1/8 cent economic development sales tax for the
construction of a new arena. (Attachment # 20)
Motion approving the Economic Development Program concept to be
funded by a proposed 1/8th cent sales tax increase and authorizing the
City Manager to proceed with all required actions to place the proposal
on the November 7, 2000 Election ballot. (Attachment # 21)
Motion approving the 1/8th cent sales tax for Seawall Renovation and
Repair proposal and authorizing the City Manager to proceed with all
required actions to place the proposal on the November 7, 2000
Election ballot. (Attachment # 22)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into
an Intergovernmental Agreement with Del Mar College District for the
City's construction, joint operation and maintenance of a Central
Kitchen Facility located upon land owned by Del Mar College District
and leased to the City of Corpus Christi for the useful life of the project.
(Attachment # 23)
Motion authorizing the appointment of a Subgranting Peer Panel to the
Arts & Cultural Commission, consisting of arts specialists, to review
applications for the FY 00-01 Performing Arts Subgrant Program.
(Attachment # 24)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the
contract with Repercussion Productions, Inc. for their performances of
Shakespeare in the Park to increase the compensation by $5,500 for
a total of $17,500. (Attachment # 25)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
PUBLIC NO TICE 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 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.
REPORTS:
The following 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 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.
26. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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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 2:30 p.m., June 23 ,2000.
City Secretary
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