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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 03/23/1999Proclamation declaring March 23, 1999 as American Diabetes Association "Diabetes Alert Day" AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD MARCH 23, 1999 2:00 P.M. 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 w~l be provided an opportunity to address the Council after the Presentations section. Please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and address. Your presentation will be ilmited to three minutes. 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 que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un interprate ingi~s~espa~ol en todas las juntas del Concilio pera ayuda~e. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or serWces are requested to contact the City Secretary's office (at 512 880-3'~05) 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 Reverend E. F. Bennett. V/ C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.' ~ 0 F D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. V// Mayor Pro Tem Melody Cooper v/ Council Members: Javier D, Colmenero Alex L. Garcia, Jr. Dr. Arnold Gonzales Betty Jean Longoria John Longoria Edward Martin Dr. David McNichols City Manager David R. Garcia City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr, City Secretary Armando Chapa E. MINUTES: 1. ~/Approval of Regular Meeting of March 16, 1999. (Attachment # 1 ) Agenda Reguiar Council Meeting March 23,1999 Page 2 ACTION/COMMENTS Fm Hm BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (None) PRESENTATIONS: Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. Mayor's Advisory Committee on Waste Reduction and Recycling commemorating Janet F. Harte and recycling program. Proposed Nueces County major projects and related bond issue. 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.) Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s-espar~ol en la reuni6n 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. 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. CLOSED MEETING: 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 Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 23,1999 Page 3 ACTION/COMMENTS 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 Closed Sessions and Related Action In addition to the foregoing, notice is given specifically that the City Council expects to go into executive session during this meeting regarding the following additional matters: Closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, regarding City of San Juan v. Central Power and Light Company, No. C-2510-96-F, 332"~ District Court, Hidalgo County, Texas, with possible action related thereto in open session. Closed session pursuantto Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding City of Corpus Christi v. Advisory Commission on State Emergency Communications, No. 99-02304, 201st District Court, Travis County, Texas, with possible action related thereto in open session. Km CONSENT AGENDA Notice to the Public The fo~ewing 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.) Resolution honoring the life and accomplishments of Janet F. Harte. (Attachment # 2) 0 2358 3 Agenda Regu!ar Council Meeting March 23, 1999 Page 4 ACTION/COMMENTS Motion approving a supply agreement with Vulcan Chemical Technologies, West Sacramento, CA. for approximately 415 tons of sodium chlorite solution in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0078- 99 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $264,770. 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. Funds have been budgeted in FY 98-99 by the Water Department. (Attachment # 3) Motion approving a supply agreement with AAMCO Transmission, Corpus Christi, Texas for automatic transmission overhaul and repair service for approximately 114 automobiles and light trucks in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0079-99, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $63,950. The term of the contract shall 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 by Maintenance Services and the Fire Department in FY 98-99. (Attachment # 4) Motion approving a supply agreement for flashlights and batteries including 710 flashlights, 35,000 batteries, 375 lanterns, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0075-99 with Texas Mill Supply, Corpus Christi, Texas for an estimated annual expenditure of $21,945.30. The term of the agreement shall be for twelve months with options 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 FY 98-99 by the various using departments. (Attachment # 5) 99-- 074 {-/0o- tk Motion approving the purchase of 7,500 feet of 16" coated and wrapped steel pipe in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0082-99 from Trident Steel Corporation, Houston, Texas in the amount $107,400 based on low bid. The pipe is for the Gas Department and is included in the FY 1998-99 budget. (Attachment # 6) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Participation Agreement with Shell Development Joint Venture, developer of the Barclay Grove Unit 4 Subdivision, for payment in an amount not to exceed $19,517.38 for pavement section improvements to Lipes Boulevard and in an amount not to exceed $54,842.09 for bridge construction improvements over Master Channel 31 along Lipes Boulevard in accordance with the Platting Ordinance. (Attachment # 7) (Requires 6 votes) 023584 Agenda Regular Council Meeting Mamh 23,1999 Page 5 ACTION/COMMENTS 8,a, 8.b. 6.c. 8.d. Lm Second Reading Ordinance - Establishing the street name of "Northwest Boulevard" for F.M. Highway 624 between U.S. Highway 77 and the west city limits. (First Reading - 3/16/99) (Attachment # 8) Second Reading Ordinance - Changing the street name of "Up River Road" to "Leopard Street" between the Union-Pacific Railroad Crossing Leopard Street and U.S. Highway 77. (First Reading - 3/16/99) (Attachment # 8) Second Reading Ordinance - Changing the street name of "Leopard Street" on the west side of the Interstate 37 Expressway to "Interstate 37 Access" between a point 2,500-feet north of Ripple Road to Redbird Lane. (First Reading - 3/16/99) (Attachment # 8) Second Reading Ordinance - Changing the street name of "Leopard Street" on the east side of the Interstate 37 Expressway to "Interstate 37 Access" between Sharpsburg Road and Redbird Lane. (First Reading - 3/16/99) (Attachment # 8) PUBLIC HEARINGS: Zoning Cases: Case No. 299-6, Tuloso-Midway Independent School District: A change of zoning from an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District and "B- 4" General Business District to an "AB" Professional Office District on the east 19.53 acres out of Tuloso Road Elementary, located on the northwest corner of Leopard Street and Tuloso Road. (Attachment # 9) (Requires 6 votes) Plannina Commission and Staffs Recommendation: Approval. ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Tuloso-Midway Independent School District by changing the zoning map in reference to being the east 19.53 acres out of Tuloso Road Elementary from "R- 1B" One-family Dwelling District and "B-4" General Business District to "AB" Professional Office District; amending the comprehensive plan to account for any deviations from the existing comprehensive plan. 023585 023586 15),o 1 02-3587 15Zo-l© 1%o 13o1- Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 23,1999 Page 6 ACTION/COMMENTS 10. Case No. 299-7, SSP Partners: A change of zoning from an "R-1B" One-family Dwelling District to a "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on Bayview Unit 3, Block 10, Lot 15R, located on the east side of 18th Street, approximately 150 feet north of Morgan Avenue. (Attachment # 10) (Requires 6 votes) Plannine Commission and Staffs Recommendation: Denial of the "B- 1" District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for a convenience store subject to a site plan and eight (8) conditions. ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by SSP Partners, by granting a Special Permit for a convenience store subject to a site plan and eight (8) conditions to Bayview Unit 3, Block 10, Lot 15R; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan. Street Closure: 11. Ordinance closing and abandoning three 542.92-square foot street stub-out rights-of-way as recorded by plat of Cimarron Crossing Unit 3, subject to compliance with the specified conditions and the owner, Corpus Christi Independent School District, replatting the property within 180 days at its expenses. (Attachment # 11) REGULAR AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES: 12.a. Motion approving selection of the site for the Staples Street Pumping Plant and to proceed with acquisition of the site for construction of the facility. (Attachment # 12) 12.b Ordinance amending the FY 98-99 Capital Budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 023474, to revise the scope of the Staples Street Pumping Plant Project by accelerating a portion of the South Staples 42-inch Southside Transmission Main from proposed Staples Street Pumping Plant to Yorktown Boulevard. (Attachment # 12)(Requires 6 votes) 0P. 3:i90 0 2 35 9L 07 8 17oo-II 0Z359;L Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 23,1999 Page 7 ACTION/COMMENTS 12.c. 13.a. 13.b. 14. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $55,250 to the contract with Urban Engineering, Inc., expanding the scope of engineering services for the Southside Transmission Main (Stevens Plant to Clarkwood Road Project): Staples Street Pumping Plant - New Pumping Plant and Storage Reservoir to include related additional engineering services for a 42 inch waterline from the new pumping plant at South Staples Street and County Road 43 to the existing 16-inch waterline near Country Creek. (Attachment # 12) (Requires 6 votes) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Participation Agreement with the Wood River Home Owners Association, Texas Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas. (Attachment # 13) (Requires 6 votes) Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use of Pipeline Easement Agreement with the Tejas South Pipeline Partnership. (Attachment # 13) (Requires 6 votes) Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation regarding charges for use of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Facilities by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Attachment #14) (Requires 6 votes) 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. 15. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT * Upcoming Items Legislative Update and consideration of resolutions and actions deemed appropriate by the City Council as to legislative issues before the 76th Texas Legislature. 023593 15oo Agenda Regular Council Meeting March 23,1999 Page 8 ACTION/COMMENTS 16. MAYOR'S UPDATE 17. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS ADJOURNMENT: POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at 2:00 p.m., March 19 ,1999. City Secretary NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.ci.corpus-christi.tx.us after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings,