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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JANUARY 16, 2001
2:00 P.M. v'/
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
intothemicrophonelocatedatthepodiumandstateyournameandaddress. Yourpresentationwillbelimitedtothreeminutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree qua su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un interprete ingles-espa,~ol en todas las juntas del
Concilio para 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 361 880-3105) 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 by Mr. Charles Boren, Norton Street Church of Christ.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.-
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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Mayor Samuel L. Neall Jr. ~//
Mayor Pro Tern Betty Jean Longoria
Council Members:
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Javier D. Colmenero V
Melody Cooper ~/
Henry Garrett ~
Arnold Gonzales V
Rex A. Kinnison V
John Longoria ~,/'
Mark Scott ~/
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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E. MINUTES:
1. ~/~pproval of Regular Meeting of January 9, 2001. (Attachment # 1)
F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATION,~
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 didge a la junta y cree que su ingles es limitado, habr~ un interprete
ingl~s-espa/~ol en la reuni6n de la junta pare 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 AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
H. 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
Thefollowingitemsareofaroutineoradministrativenature. TheCouncilhasbeen
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 un/ess requested by a Council Member or a citizen, in
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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 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 pumhase of 1,300 traffic sign faces, 3,000
aluminum sign blanks, 300 extruded aluminum sign blades and 2,000
traffic sign posts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0062-01 with
the following companies for the following amounts, based on Iow bid
meeting specifications and Iow bid for a total of $47,499.50. The sign
faces, sign posts and anchors will be used by the Traffic Division of
the Street Services. Funds have been budgeted by the Street
Department for FY00-01. (Attachment # 2)
Vulcan Signs
Foley, AL
Bid Items: 1 and 2
$26,909.50
NoRhwestPipe Company
Houston, TX
Bidltem:3
$20,590.00
Grand Total: $47,499.50
Motion approving the purchase of twelve Lightweight Aluminum
Stretchers from Ferno-Washington, Inc., Wilmington, Ohio in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0066-01, based on Iow bid
meeting specifications for a total amount of $31,248. The Lightweight
Aluminum Stretchers are to be used by the EMS Department. Funds
have been budgeted by the EMS Department in FY00-01.
(Attachment # 3)
Motion approving the purchase of fifty 4500 p.s.i. Carbon Air
Cylinders, one Breathing Air Module Compressor, one SCBA
Containment Fill Station 3 Bottle Unit, one Mobile SCBA Containment
Fill Station 2 Bottle Unit, one SCBA Containment Fill Station 2 Bottle
Unit in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0035-01 with the
following companies for the following amounts, based on Iow bid and
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best bid for a total of $68,162. Funds have been budgeted by the Fire
Department in FY00-01. (Attachment # 4)
Daco Fire and
Lubbock, TX
Bid ltem:l
$28,400
Su~ivalAirSystems
Freeport, TX
Bidltems:2,3,4 & 5
$39,762
Grand Total: $68,162
Motion approving the pumhase of a Compress Air Foam (CAF) Unit
in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0075-01 from Mertz, Inc.,
Ponca City, Oklahoma, based on only bid for a total of $27,417. The
CAF Unit will be used by the Fire Department. Funds have been
budgeted by the Fire Department in FY00-01. (Attachment # 5)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Unifirst Holdings L.P.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for uniform rental service, which includes
approximately 21,946 changes of uniforms, in accordance with Bid
Invitation No. BI-0048-01 based on total Iow bid for an estimated two
year expenditure of $124,739.34. The term of the contract shall be
for twenty-four months with an option to extend for up to one
additional twelve month period subject to the approval of the supplier
and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted
by the using departments in FY00-01. (Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with Kiehl Henderson Group to conduct
a local and regional air and highway intermodal demand analysis for
the purpose of attracting air and highway carriers, freight forwarders,
and other cargo industry companies to Corpus Christi International
Airport and providing for a contract fee not to exceed $39,700.
(Attachment # 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with The YMCA of Corpus Christi, Northside Outreach
Program to provide $10,000 from the FY00-01 Weed and Seed
Program to implement a Youth Summer Basketball and Swimming
Program. (Attachment # 8)
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Motion authorizing the Ci~/..Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with the C~s Christi IceRays~e~rovide $10,000 fro.~
the FY00-01 We~ed~and Seed Progra..n~15 implement a Lea~e~'hip
and Mentori/13g'Program, which w_~evelop better disci~ol~e, self-
esteem~tive~tmosp here.
(Atta. JYdment # 8) J J
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with The Tejano Academy of Fine Arts to provide $10,000
from the FY00-01 Weed and Seed Program to implement a Song for
Life Program designed to help youth through the use of the Arts.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with the Park and Recreation Department to provide
$20,000 from the FY00-01 Weed and Seed Program to implement a
Summer Swim Program at the Joe Garza and HEB Community Pools.
(Attachment # 8)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a
grant application to Texas Department of Transportation in the
amount of $265,500 for development and implementation of a
comprehensive communication and education plan relating to
underage drinking and impaired driving. (Attachment # 9)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute Lease No. DTFA07-91-L-01440, terminating
September 30, 2001 with an option to renew annually through
September 30, 2005, with the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the operation of the air
traffic control tower and terminal radar approach control center in
consideration of a monthly rental payment of $13,110.52 and the FAA
maintaining and operating the air traffic control tower and terminal
radar approach control center. (Attachment # 10)
Second Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Lease No.
DTFA07-98-L-01153 with the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) providing for the establishment
of applicable easements and rights-of-way necessary for the
installation of water, wastewater, electric, and natural gas utility lines,
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utility service lines, and power/control cable routes in support of Air
Traffic Control Tower Operations (ATCT) at Corpus Christi
International Airport; and providing for FAA ownership and
maintenance of all installed water, wastewater and natural gas utility
lines in consideration of the FAA operating the ATCT. (First Reading -
12/19/00) (Attachment # 11)
12.a. Motion to amend prior to second reading the January 9, 2001
ordinance amending the Platting Ordinance by amending Section 5
(which amends Section IV, subsection G. 2b of the Platting
Ordinance) by changing the radius for expenditure of park trust funds
from 3 miles to 1.5 miles. (Attachment# 12)
12.b. Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Platting Ordinance
regarding the City's participation in streets, parks, and street lighting
infrastructure improvements; and regarding park dedication and use
of monies in the Park Trust Fund. (First Reading - 1/9/01 ) (Attachment
# 12)
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
K. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
13. Resolution expressing the desire of the City of Corpus Christi to host
the American Bowling Congress Tournament in 2006, and authorizing
the City Manager to provide the American Bowling Congress with
$50,000 per year for five years, free rental of the Bayfront Plaza
Convention Center Exhibit Hall and related in-kind services, subject
to appropriations. (Attachment # 13)
14. Ordinance appropriating $2,000,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance of the General Fund No. 1020 to begin the planning and
development of projects approved in the Special Election on
November 7, 2000; amending Ordinance No. 024130 which adopted
the FY00-01 Budget by increasing appropriations by $2,000,000.
(Attachment # 14)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
signal construction supply contract in the amount of $585,450 to V.C.
Huff, Inc. for the construction of new traffic signal improvements
funded by the approved 2000 Bond Program (Bond Issue Project 34),
subject to appropriation of funds. (Attachment # 15)
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
University of New Orleans/EPA/PBS video series on water quality,
which features the City of Corpus Christi (Attachment # 16)
Quarterly Progress Presentation on Wesley Seale Dam Stabilization
Project by Freese and Nichols (Attachment # 17 and see separate
attachment)
Update by HDR Engineering on water supply and drought
contingency plan (Attachment # 18)
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
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, 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 matters:
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding Texas Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket
22352 (Central Power and Light rate case) and regarding Public Utility
Commission of Texas Docket 23520 (Central Power and Light request
to implement fuel factors and implement a surcharge), with possible
discussion and action related thereto in open session.
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N. REPORTS:
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The fo/lowing 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.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to
City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at ~:.~(? P'm,:~\L~V- //~ ,2001.
rmando Chapa
City Secretary
Resolution authorizing intervention of the City of Corpus Christi in Public
Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 23520, application of Central
Power and Light Company for fuel surcharge and increase in fuel factor, and
related proceedings.
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