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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JANUARY 28, 2003
12:00 P.M.
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A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Charles Graft, St. Luke's United Methodist 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 John Longoria
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia
Acting City Attorney Jay Reining __
City Secretary Armando Chapa __
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E. MINUTES:
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Approval of Regular Meetings of January 14, 2003 and January
21,2003 and Joint Meeting of January 16, 2003. (Attachment #
1)
BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
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
any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of
the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code,
and that the City Council specifically expects to go into executive
session on the following matters. 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 office.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071 regarding the following construction contracts: Corpus
Christi Animal Shelter and Vector Control Facility Re-Bid - Project
No. 5117; Mustang Island Fire and Parks & Recreation Station -
Project No. 5114; Improvements to Fire Stations (ADA - CoEd) -
Project No. 5115, with possible discussion and action related
thereto in open session. ~(~. ~[~-~ L~y~t /(~;{~'~ ~
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections
551.071, 551.072, and 551.087 regarding acquisition and
development of a site for a minor league baseball stadium in the
Arena/Convention Center/Port of Corpus Christi area, location of
a professional baseball franchise in the facility, and possible real
estate agreements with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and
RSR Sports implementing the stadium, with possible discussion
and action related thereto in open session.
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
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ratherthan 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 afterthe items not
requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will
be adopted by one vote.
CONSENT MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCES AND ORDINANC_~-~
FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
(At this point the Council will vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration)
Motion approving supply agreements with the following
companies for the following amounts in accordance with the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-
03-3 for paper goods, for an estimated six month expenditure of
$31,673.43, based on the recommended award submitted by the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments. The term of the contracts
shall be for six months with an option to extend for one additional
six month pedod, subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend
Council of Governments, the suppliers, and the City Manager or
his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Senior Community
Services in FY2002-2003. (Attachment # 4)
Gulf Coast Paper Co.
San Antonio, TX
$5,084.91
PFG
Victoria, TX
$26,588.52
Grand Total: $31,673.43
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Motion approving supply agreements with the following
companies for the following amounts in accordance with the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-
03-1 for food items which include canned and frozen fruit and
vegetables, meats and condiments for an estimated six month
expenditure of $90,854.78, based on the recommended award
submitted by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments. The
terms of the contracts 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 suppliers, and
the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by
Senior Community Services in FY2002-2003. (Attachment #5)
Ben E. Keith
San Antonio, TX
40 Items
$15,212.27
LaBatt Food Service
Corpus Christi, TX
71Items
$28,905.87
PFG
Victoria, TX
43 Items
$30,513.82
Sysco Food Service
San Antonio, TX
37Items
$16,222.82
Grand Total: $90,854.78
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
Change Order No. 2 with Rabalais Electric Constructors of
Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $272,938 for the
Wastewater Microwave Communication System. (Attachment #6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a contract with Shiner, Moseley and Associates, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the amount of $80,000 for consulting services
associated with Pro-Planning of Emergency Recovery
Operations. (Attachment #7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
a Right of Way Easement in the amount of $65,000 for Pamel 2,
comprised of a Right of Way Easement and Temporary
Construction Easement, both out of Block C, Wilkey Addition,
located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Airline Road
and South Padre Island Drive, from the owners, Robert C. Shih
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and wife Yalee Shih, and recognizing the public necessity of
acquiring these easements for construction of street and utility
improvements in connection with the Intersections Approach
Improvements Project, and for other municipal purposes. (Bond
Issue 2000) (Attachment #8)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year farming lease with Mark
Stockseth, John H. White and Harry L. White, Jr. dba W & S Ag
Enterprises for 1,320 acres of farmland out of Cefe F. Valenzuela
Municipal Landfill located west of FM2444 and County Road 57
and approving a cash rental fee of $55.00/acre per crop year.
(Attachment # )
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year farming lease with Paul T.
Rackley, Jr. and Marion G. Rackley dba Rackley and Rackley, a
Joint Venture for 940 acres of farmland out of the Cefe F.
Valenzuela Municipal Landfill located west of FM2444 and County
Road 57 and approving a cash rental fee of $55.00/acre per crop
year. (Attachment #9)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a five year farming lease with Julius
Zdansky, Jr. for 46 acres of farmland out of the proposed
Southside Sewer Treatment Plant site located off Yorktown
Boulevard and approving a cash rental fee of $20.00/acre per
crop year. (Attachment #9)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a one year farming lease with Julius
Zdansky, Jr. for 20.598 acres of farmland located at the northeast
comer of Chapman Ranch Road and Saratoga Boulevard and
approving a cash rental fee of $30.00/acre per crop year.
(Attachment #9)
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing the City Manager or his
designee to execute a one year farming lease with Larry Mokry
for 23.099 acres of farmland located at the northwest comer of
Chapman Ranch Road and Saratoga Boulevard and approving
a cash rental fee of $35.00/acre per crop year. (Attachment #9)
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Resolution approving the submission of a grant application in the
amount of $105,231 to the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic
Beverage Commission for funding of overtime to enforce the
underage drinking laws and to prevent youth access to and illegal
use of alcohol. (Attachment #10)
11.
Resolution encouraging the Texas Congressional Delegation to
support funding for President Bush's $3.5 Billion First Responder
Initiative during the 108~ Session of Congress. (Attachment # )
12.
Second 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 following street
section: (First Reading- 1/14/03) (Attachment #12)
On Rand Morgan Road (F.M. 2292): revising the existing speed
limits to the following:
55 mph to 45 mph from north right-of-way line of Leopard Street
(State Highway 9) to 0.858 miles south of the north right-of-way
line of Leopard Street.
45 mph to 30 mph school speed zone when flashing for a
distance of 1,584 feet from a point 314 feet north of the centedine
of OregonTrail to 340 feet south of the centedine of Goodnight
Loving Trail.
55 mph from 0.858 miles south of the north right-of-way line of
Leopard Street to Agnes Street (S.H. 44); providing for penalties.
J. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2:00 p.m.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT:
13.a.
Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Article
27A, Special Conditions, in order to allow temporary banners in
the front yard setback. (Attachment #13)
13.b.
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Zoning Ordinance by
revising Article 27A, Special Conditions, by adding subsection
27A-2.07. (Attachment #13)
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PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
14.
Presentation by the Arts and Cultural Commission on the Corpus
Christi Festival of the Arts (March 22 - April 6, 2003) (Attachment
# 14)
15.
Discussion regarding options for amendments to the City of
Corpus Christi City Charter (Attachment #15)
16.
Solid Waste Services/Automated Collection Program Phase II,
Quarterly Update (Attachment #16)
17. Bond Issue 2000, Quarterly Update No. 7 (Attachment #17)
18.
Blucher Arroyo Storm Water Drainage Structure Condition
Assessment Results (Attachment #18)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
19. Ordinance appropriating $30,000 from the Unrestricted Park Trust
Fund in the No. 6010 Trust Fund for the payment to Tuloso-
Midway Independent School District for the purchase of
playground equipment; amending Ordinance No. 024974 which
jadopted the FY2002-2003 Annual Budget by increasing
' / appropriations by $30,000. (Attachment # 19)
· ,,,,-~iop, a'~ori '~g the Cit~['ana~re~ Ci~of Co~
Chr,~ti's Au¢~"or's Offi~,,e¢. (Att~3eflment ff,~20) J ,,/
21.a. Motion identifying drainage projects approved for funding in
FY2002-2003. (Attachment # 21)
21 .b.
Motion identifying additional drainage projects requiring additional
funding in short range utility Capital Improvement Plan.
(Attachment # 21)
22.
Resolution tentatively approving the Storm Water Management
Policies, and directing staff to proceed with preparation of the
Storm Water Cdteria and Design Manual, including the
preparation of alternate levels of protection. (Attachment # 22)
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Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 025170, which ordered a
General Election to be held on April 5, 2003, in the City of Corpus
Christi for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members, to
authorize a Joint Election with Del Mar College and to make
changes in regular and eady voting polling places. (Attachment
# 23)
Resolution supporting Nueces County's efforts to restore the
Historic Nueces County Courthouse. (Attachment # 24)
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REPORTS:
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25. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS
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Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tender, Completion and
Release Agreement between the City and Winship Construction and Continental
Casualty Company for the construction and completion of the Corpus Christi
Animal Shelter and Vector Facility.
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