HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 07/11/2000AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JULY 11, 2000
9:00A.M.
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Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by'~rr. Jim Cory, First Presbyterian Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United Sites.--- ~.L~.
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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.
City Secretary Armando Chapa ~
E. MINUTES:
1. ~)~pproval of Regular Meeting of June 27, 2000. (Attachment # 1 )
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Regular Council Meeting
July 11,2000
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
Commission on Children and Youth
Ethics Commission
Human Relations Commission
Intergovenmental Commission or, Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Planning Commission
Sister City Committee
Water Shore Advisory Committee
SPECIAL DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Public comment will only be solicited on FY 00-01 Budget during
Public Hearing and First and Second Readings of Budget Ordinance.
* Bond Issue 2000 draft ordinance and proposed ballot language
FY00-01 Budget - Departmental Review including but not
limited to the following departments:
General Fund
.uman Re,ationsl rn
Human Resources
Intcrnal Audit
Library
Housing and Community Development
Combined Utilities
Water
Wastewater
Gas
Storm Water
Other
Risk Management
Municipal Information Services
Outside Agencies
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (APPROXIMATELY 12:00 NOON)
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
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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 authorfzing the executive
session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer.
Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 for attorney client consultation regarding issues raised by
new area landfills, with possible action and discussion in open
session regarding operating and financial issues for the City's
Landfills.
PRESENTATION: (1:45 P.M.)
Recognition of Victor Lara Ortegon's radio broadcasting career and
declaring July 11, 2000 as "Victor Lara Ortegon Day".
(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 podlure 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-espa,~ol 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.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. /f deemed approprfate, 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
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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.)
Motion approving a supply agreement with U.S. Filter Distribution
Group, Corpus Christi, Texas for pre-fabricated manholes in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0123-00 based on low bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $25,665.24. The term of the
agreement will be for twelve months with 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 budgeted
in FY99-00 and requested for FY00-01 by the Wastewater
Department. (Attachment # 4)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Haas-Anderson
Corporation, Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately 960 tons of
crushed limestone in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0106-00
based on total low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of
$18,751. 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. This material will be used by the Gas, Wastewater, and
Water Departments. Funds have been budgeted in FY99-00 and
requested for FY00-01 by the using departments. (Attachment # 5)
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Motion approving a supply agreement with Bay, Ltd., Corpus Christi,
Texas for approximately 20,000 tons of hot mix asphalt in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. B1-0144-00 based on low bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of $549,600. The term ofthe 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 suppliers and the
City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Street
Services for FY99-00 and request for FY00-01. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Texas Battery Service,
Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately 1,195 automotive,
commercial and golf cart batteries in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI-0135-00 for an estimated annual expenditure of $41,280.37
based on low bid. The term of the contract will be for twelve months,
with an option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods,
subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his
designeeo Funds have been budgeted by the using departments for
FY99-00 and requested for FY00-01. (Attachment # 7)
Ordinance appropriating $29,600 from the Reserve for Capital Outlay
in the No. 5110 Maintenance Service Fund to purchase equipment;
amending the FY99-00 Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 023702,
to increase appropriations by $29,600 in the No. 5110 Maintenance
Service Fund. (Attachment # 8)
Motion appreving the purchase of two trailer mounted water pumps
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0150-00, from Hedz
Equipment Rental, Corpus Christi, Texas for a total of $29,600, based
on low bid meeting specifications. These pumps are replacement.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion approving the purchase e Ultra Low Volume Mosquito
Sprayers from B&G Che ' and Equipment Co., I ouston,
Texas in accordanc h Bid Invitation No. BI-00 , based on low
bid meeting s I~cations for a total amoun . ,3.5.5. The mosquito
Budget. (Attachment # 9) ~F'aand Equ. Nip~
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Motion approving the pumhase of 2,557 automatic emergency alert
radios from Hi-Go PublicAlert, Inc., Manor, Texasfor$115,065 based
on sole source. The radios are requested for the Local Emergency
Planning Committee. Funding is available from a Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission-SEP Grant. (Attachment # 10)
Motion approving the purchase often (10) radios with chargers, belt
clips and batteries from CoroNet Ericsson, Ingleside, Texas for the
total amount of $24,000. The award is based on sole source and will
be used by the Fire Department's Local Emergency Planning
Committee. Funds are provided through Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission SEP Grant. (Attachment # 11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Coastal Contractors for a total fee not to
exceed $50,582 forthe Power Street Storm Water Pumping Station
Generator Replacement Project. (Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Bridge Participation Agreement with Premier Planning and
Development Corporation for bridge construction on Guadalupe River
Drive, Wood Estates Unit 3 in accordance with the Platting Ordinance,
of which the City's share of cost must not exceed $69,324.36.
(Attachment # 13)
Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Bob
Lacy, Sr., owner and developer of Lot 1, Block 1, Bob Lacy's
Business Park, for the installation of a 1,308 linear feet of 12-inch
PVC water grid main. (Attachment # 14)
Ordinance appropriating $43,037.20 in the 4030 Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to pay a reimbursement
request by Bob Lacy, Sr. for the installation of a 12-inch PVC water
grid main. (Attachment # 14)
First Reading Ordinance- Amending Code of Ordinances Section 53-
254, Schedule V, Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain Zones, by
revising the speed limits on the on parts of Cimmaron Boulevard,
Northwest Boulevard, Leopard Street and McKinzie Road:
(Attachment #15)
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a. On Cimmaron Boulevard, from 40 MPH to 35 MPH between
Yorktown Boulevard and a point approximately 600 feet south
of Bison Drive.
b. On Northwest Boulevard (F.M. 624), revising the existing
speed limits and revising current speed limit boundaries to the
following:
* 50 MPH to 45 MPH, from a point approximately 350
feet east of Riverside Drive and a point approximately
175-feet east of River Run Drive.
* 60 MPH, from a point approximately 30 feet east of
East Riverview Drive to the west city limits.
c. On Leopard Street, from 35 MPH to 40 MPH between Rehfeld
Road and a point 1,975 feet west of Loma Alta Drive.
d. On McKinzie Road (F.M. 3366) increasing the existing speed
limits and revising current speed limit boundaries to the
following:
* 35 to 40 MPH, between the Interstate 37 North
Frontage Road to a point approximate 400 feet south of
the centerline of Leopard Street.
* 40 to 45 MPH, from a point approximately 400 feet
south of the centerline of Leopard Street to a point
approximately 620 feet north of Kingsbury Drive.
* 40 and 45 to 50 MPH, from a point approximately 620
feet north of Kingsbury Drive to the south city limits.
and providing for penalties.
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Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute approximately an eighteen month lease ending
December 31, 2001 with Austin Express, Inc., for ticket counter
space, office space, gate space, aircraft parking apron space, and
joint use of the baggage claim space and other common areas at
Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment fees
that total approximately $4.59 per enplaned passenger and that are
adjusted annually based on a fixed formula. (First Reading 6'13-
00)(Attachment # 16)
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REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
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solut'on authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a Collaborative Agreement with the Texas Association of Local Health
Officials (TALHO)FFexas Department of Health (TDH) to establish a
collaboration among local health departments in Texas for the
purpose of applying for computer network funding from the
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board (TIFB) to establish the
Texas Health Alert Network (HAN); providing that the collaborative
agreement shall be in force through the period of the
Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board Grant and six months
thereafter. (Attachment# 17)
Resolution approving the FY00-01 Budget for Co vention and Visitors
Bureau. (Attachment#18)7~}-5/~Ti~~
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Consideration of Public Comment on FY00-01 Operating and Capital
Budgets. (Attachment# 19)
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT:
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
revising Article 12A. "B-1A" Neighborhood Business District by
amending Section 12A-7 supplementary height and area regulations
by requiring 100 feet frontage for a "B-1A" District; by amending
Article 24. height, area and bulk requirements by amending the right-
of-way for the "B-1A" District by changing minium lot width and area
to none. (Attachment # 20)
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
revising Article 31 newly annexed territory by amending Section 31-1
by requiring notice by publication before the 15th day before the date
of hearing. (Attachment # 21)
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;
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scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
22. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
23. MAYOR'S UPDATE
24. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT: ~7:
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 D.m., July 7 ,2000.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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