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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JANUARY 30, 2001
2:00 P.M. ~: l O ~) ~'~
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Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Betty Jean Longoria
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
Invocation to be given by~C/ather Bob Dunn, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. - ~. ~0~(~ 0 ~(~
City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
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Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Henry Garrett
Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. ~J~pproval of Regular Meeting of January 23, 2001. (Attachment # 1)
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT
SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONR
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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ingl~s-espa/~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.
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
Quarterly Update on Spaceport Effort (Attachment # 2)
City of Corpus Christi Third Golf Facility Options (Attachment # 3)
Quarterly Update - 2000 Bond Projects
(This presentation will reference consent items # 5 - 13) (Attachment
# 4)
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.
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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. Ail 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 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract with Chuck Anastos Associates, Inc. for
a total fee not to exceed $67,558 for the Renovation of Senior and
Recreation Facilities (Bond Issue Project No. B-l). (Attachment # 5)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract in the amount of $69,816 with Architec
TKO for the Renovation of Senior and Recreation Centers (Bond
Issue Project No. B-2). (Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services contract in the amount of $87,664 with Urban
Engineering, Inc. for Outdoor Sports Facilities -Irrigation (Bond Issue
Project No. B-3). (Attachment Cf 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services contract in the amount of $37,500 with Shiner
Moseley and Associates for the Renovation/Development of the
following existing parks: (Bond Issue Project No. B-5) (Attachment
# 8)
a. Los Encinos Park
b. Parker Park
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c. South Bluff Park
d. St. Andrews Park
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract in the amount of $50,010 with Bright +
Dykemas Architects, Inc. for the Renovation and Development of the
following existing parks: (Bond Issue Project No. B-6) (Attachment
# 9)
a. Nueces River Park
b. Oak Park
c. Surfside Park
d. West Guth Park
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
engineering services contract in the amount of $28,800 with Turner
Engineers, Inc. for the Museum of Science and History Fire
Suppression System and Museum HVAC System (Bond Issue Project
No. B-7). (Attachment # 10)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract in the amount of $122,014 with
Roots/Foster Associates, inc. for the following projects: (Attachment
#11)
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b.
Mustang Island Fire Sub-Station (Bond Issue Project A-l)
ADA and Coed Improvements at Fire Stations (Bond Issue
Project A-1 )
Health Department Roof Repair (Bond Issues Project A-l)
Bayfront Convention Center/Selena Auditorium Roof Repairs
(Not a G.O. Bond Issue Project).
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract in the amount of $261,725 with
Bennett, Martin, Solka & Torno for the Animal Control and Vector
Control Facility (Bond Issue Project No. A-2) (Attachment # 12)
Ordinance appropriating $583,600 from the anticipated revenues from
the 2% Hotel Occupancy Tax; amending Ordinance No. 024130
which adopted the FY00-01 Budget by adding $583,600 to the Hotel
Occupancy Tax Fund, transferring $583,600 to and appropriating in
the No. 3180 Convention Center Capital Improvement Program Fund
to begin the Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and
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Rehabilitation Project; amending Ordinance No. 024162 which
adopted the FY00-01 Capital Budget by adding $583,600 to the No.
3180 Convention Center Capital Improvement Program Fund.
(Attachment # 13)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
architectural services contract in the amount of $4,476,850 with
Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback and Associates, Inc. for the multi-
purpose arena and Bayfront Convention Center Expansion and
Rehabilitation projects providing that $1,383,600 is currently
authorized with the remaining balance of $3,093,250 being authorized
only upon appropriation of funds. (Attachment # 13)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of
$33,804 to facilitate the construction of Gate No. 2 of the Storm Surge
Protection Gate Rehabilitation/Replacement Project by allowing the
removal and replacement of railroad tracks. (Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Post Construction Lease with Phoenix Demolition for the Nourishment
of Corpus Christi Beach Project to allow the right of access for the
removal of 126,000 cubic yards of sand from the O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant. (Attachment # 15)
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel 1 located on Holly Road
for the Force Main Repair and Replacement Project (Line B) -
Hardwick Drive to Wooldridge Road for $17,673 from the owner, Fred
J. Raible, Trustee. (Attachment # 16)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Change Order No. 1 for an additional amount not to exceed $22,550
with Mitchell's Unlimited of Robstown, Texas for a total restated
amount of $77,800 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant:
Primary and Secondary Basins No. 3 and No. 4 Flocculator
Equipment Rehabilitation. (Attachment # 17)
Motion approving the purchase of two trailer mounted water pumps
from Air Specialty & Equipment Company, Corpus Christi, Texas, in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0071-01, based on Iow bid, for
a total of $29,400. The pumps will be used by the Water Department
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and are replacements to the fleet. Funds are available through the
FY00-01 Capital Outlay Fund. (Attachment # 18)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Borden Milk Products LLC,
Austin, Texas, in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-01-2, for 118,537 half-pint
containers of milk consisting of homogenized milk, buttermilk, Iow fat
milk, Iow fat chocolate milk and skim milk, based on the
recommended award submitted by the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments for an estimated six-month expenditure of $22,177.94.
The term of the agreement shall be for six months with an option to
extend for up to three additional months, subject to the approval of
the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Senior
Community Services in FY00-01. (Attachment # 19)
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies,
for the following amounts for treating approximately 4,800 tons of
sludge de-watering polymers for an estimated annual expenditure of
$47,697.60 in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0018-01, based
on Iow bid. The term of the supply agreements 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. Funds have been budgeted in FY00-01 by the
Wastewater Department. (Attachment # 20)
Polydyne, Inc.
Norcross, GA
Broadway Treatment Plant
$10,406.40
Cytec Industries, Inc.
W. Patterson, NJ
Oso and Allison Treatment Plants
$37,291.20
Grand Total: $47,697.60
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. for the
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal services at the J.C. Elliott
Landfill. These services will be rendered on an "event" basis, four (4)
times per year and funded by the Storm Water Department. The
estimated annual expenditure for this service is $90,000. (Attachment
#21)
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a
grant application to the Texas State Energy Conservation Office in the
amount of $200,000 for conversion of 12 Solid Waste collection
vehicles to liquefied natural gas fuel. (Attachment # 22)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant
in the amount of $133,900 from the State of Texas, Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for funding available for
continuation of a project to prevent minors from purchasing and
consuming alcohol and to execute all related documents.
(Attachment # 23)
Ordinance appropriating $133,900 from the State of Texas, Office of
the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the No. 1050 State and
Federal Grant Fund to implement a project to prevent minors from
purchasing and consuming alcohol. (Attachment # 23)
Motion approving the pumhase of 10 Eventide digital instant recall
recorders from VistaCom, Hillsboro, Texas, in accordance with the
State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for the total amount
of $17,950. The Police Department will use the equipment in the 911
Emergency Communications Center. Funds are provided through the
Police General Fund FY00-01 Budget. (Attachment # 24)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with Texas A & M University - Corpus
Christi. The focus of the evaluation will be on outcome measures of
the Weed and Seed Projects. The evaluation will include measures
of juvenile delinquency, crime, unemployment, welfare, child abuse,
dropout, and other school measures. The cost of the evaluation will
not exceed $25,000. (Attachment # 25)
Second Reading Ordinance - Changing the name of Belden Street to
Concrete Street between North Tancahua Street and the west end of
Belden Street. (First Reading - 1/23/01) (Attachment # 26)
Ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on April 7, 2001, in
the City of Corpus Christi for the election of mayor and eight council
members; providing for procedures for holding such election;
providing for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for
establishment of branch early polling places; designating polling place
locations; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and
purpose of this ordinance. (Attachment # 27)
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K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
L. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
28. First Reading Ordinance - Providing for the creation of the Committee
for Persons with Disabilities and its purpose, membership, rules,
powers and duties. (Attachment # 28)
PRESENTATION UPDATING THE PROCESS OF NEGOTIATION-~
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ON RINCON BAYOU PROJECT
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Contract Amendment No. 1 to contract between HDR Engineering,
Inc. and the City of Corpus Christi (Motion No. M2000-011) to provide
professional engineering services to assist City efforts on the Rincon
Bayou Project, not to exceed $130,000. (Attachment # 29)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with The Kleberg Law Firm for land
acquisition services in connection with the Rincon Bayou Project, at
the rate of $175 per hour for principal attorneys, $65 per hour for
paralegals, and $260 per day for landmen, plus expenses.
(Attachment # 29)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
professional services contract with attorney Tim Brown to provide
legal services in connection with proceedings at the Texas Natural
Resources Conservation Commission regarding the Rincon Bayou
Project, and to provide legal advice and document preparation
services in connection with administrative agency, intergovernmental
and legislative matters affecting the City's water interests, at the rate
of $140 per hour, plus expenses. (Attachment # 29)
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
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section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive
Session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer.
N. REPORTS:
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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; cun'ent topics raised by media; follow-up on Staff assignments;
scheduling of future Council meetings and activities; and other brief
discussions regarding city-related matters.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE/ACTION
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 2:30 p.m., January 26 ,2001.
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Ar~ando Chapa
City Secretary
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