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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 07/18/2006 11 :45 8.m Proclamation declaring July 16-23,2006 as "Hi-Faimesse Girls Club Week" Certificates of Commendation - Southside T -Ball All Stars Swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Board, Commission and Committee members AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD JULY 18, 2006 , 10:00 AM. ~ PU/II.IC NOTICE - THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVA TED PAGERS ARE PRQH,.ITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. Mem.rs of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Council at approximately 12:00 p.m. or at the end of the Council Meeting, whichever is earlier. Please speak into the microphone located at the pOdium and state your name and atldr&Ss. Your presentation wDI be limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary. Si Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingles es limitado, habra un interprete ingles-espanol en todas las juntas del CanciNo para ayudarle. PersOllS with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contatlthe City Secretary's office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. A. Mayor Henry Garrett to call the meeting to order. /' B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Doug Hoffman, Calvary Chapel Coastland. ~. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.' (J'L. /" c~ t...... D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers. Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro T em Jesse Noyola -'* ........-- 1..-// COU~' Members: Brent. hesney Melo~ Cooper Jerry Garcia Bill K.'y Rex KInnison John Marez Mark Scott ,/ '-- City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa ~ ~ ./' / .---- L..,/ ~- ~ E~ MINUTES: 1. Approval of Regular Meeting of July 11, 2006. (Attachment # 1) )G /M. S ...____- .........- Ag.da Reglllar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 2 F. BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2) 2. * C.C. Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Sister City Committee * G. 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. ) H. 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 bten discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote "ithout being discussed separately unless requested by a Council Memter or a citizen, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdl(awn for individual consideration in ffs normal sequence after the items not requitfng separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adli>pted by one vote. (At this point the Council wiN vote on all motions, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 3. Motion approving the purchase of one (1) line jetting truck from 200 6 2 1 0 Chastang's Bayou City Ford, Houston, Texas for the total amount of $96,040.88. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC). The truck will be used by the Wastewater Department. Funding is available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund. This unit is a replacement to the fleet. (Attachment # 3) .......'-'.7____ Ageltda Reglltlar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 3 4, Motion approving the purchase of one (1) pick-up truck from Philpott Motors, Port Neches, Texas for the total amount of $28,390. This award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC). The vehicle will be used by the Beach Operations Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This vehicle is a replacement to the fleet. Funding is available in the operations budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. (Attachment # 4 ) 5.a. Ordinance appropriating $217,310 from the unappropriated fund balance in Fund 5110 Maintenance Services for Vehicle Refurbishment; amending the FY 2005-2006 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance 026385 by increasing appropriations by $217,310. (Attachment # 5) 5.b. Motion approving a service agreement with Reliance Truck & Equipment Ltd., San Antonio, Texas for the refurbishment of eighteen (18) refuse truck packer bodies in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0152-06, based on only bid, for an estimated amount of $217,310. Funding is available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund. (Attachment # 5) 6. Motion approving the purchase of one (1) tractor from John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina for the total amount of $37,960.35. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC). The tractor will be used by the Park Operations Division of the Park and Recreation Department. This unit is a replacement to the fleet. Funding is available in the Operations Budget of the Parks and Recreation Department. (Attachment # 6) 7. Motion approving the purchase of one (1) trenching machine from EKA, Inc., Stone Mountain, Georgia, in accordance with the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (TLGPC), for a total amount of $36,261.63. The trenching machine will be used by the Park Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This unit is a replacements to the fleet. Funds are available in the FY 2005-2006 Park Operations Budget. (Attachment # 7) "......." .,,- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2006 211 , , I) (, '"'\ ~ '1 V;'\JO/V 2006 212 2006 213 2006 214 Agelkia Regtlar Council Meeting July 18,2006 Page 4 8. Motion authorizing the City Manager to purchase specialized equipment in the amount of $543,368.55 using funds from the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant. (Attachment # 8) 9.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $41 ,404 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund and to execute all related documents. (Attachment # 9) 9.b. Ordinance appropriating $41,404 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund. (Attachment # 9) 10.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the amount of $15,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for an Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) grant for OWl enforcement overtime within the Police Department and to execute all related documents. (Attachment # 10) 10. b. Ordinance appropriating $15,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding of an Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) grant for OWl enforcement overtime within the Police Department in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund. (Attachment # 10) 11 , Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents for continued financial assistance for beach cleaning and maintenance on North Padre and Mustang Islands during FY 2006-2007 under the Texas General Land Office's Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program. (Attachment # 11) 12.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the amount of $45,000 for Household Hazardous Waste Disposal, with a city match of $45,000 in the No. 4010 Water Fund, and a total project costs of $90,000. (Attachment # 12) CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2006 215 2006 216 G2S871 (' 1)('872 ,J '- ~) 025873 G' ,..., c:: 8"'" .~ (.. 0 (Lf (j2G875 - -... Agenda R.lar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 5 12.b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the amount of $25,000 for approximately 45 Solid Waste Collection Vehicle Signs to promote recycling and anti.litter messages, with no city matching funds. (Attachment # 12) 12.c. Resolution authorizing the City Manageror his designee to submit a grant application to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments in the amount of $15,000 for recycling and anti-litter education, with a city match of $10,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund, and a total project costs of $25,000. (Attachment # 12) 13. Ordinance approving a $5,000,000 transfer from Street 2005 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3541 to and appropriating in the Water 2006 Capital Improvement Fund No. 4090; a $5,000,000 transfer from Street 2005 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3541 to and appropriating in the Wastewater 2006 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 4250; and a $2,000,000 transfer from Street 2005 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3541 to and appropriating in the Stormwater 2006 Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3492 for projects related to the improvements and extensions to the Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater systems; amending FY 2004-2005 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026188 by increasing appropriations by $12,000,000. (Attachment # 13) 14. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No.3 to the construction contract with T & C Construction Company Ltd. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $313,278.06 for a total restated fee of $5,945,698.06, for the Downtown Drainage Improvements Phase 1 Project B - New Kinney Street Pump Station. (Attachment # 14) 15. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment NO.5 to the Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $120,700 for a total re-stated fee of $780,300 for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Structural/Process Improvements (Clarifier Bridges/Aeration Basin/Fine Bubble Diffuser). (Attachment # 15) - .- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end ot the agenda summary) r, 2 ;; 8 7 6 G 2 C~ 8 7 "/ j I J-' ':'>""'8 ,I.:':j:) ( 2006 217 ~ 2006 218 ~ Agenda ReglIJlar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Pa~6 16. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with S.J. Louis Construction Ltd. of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $346,583.26 for the Southside Water Transmission Main, Phase 5 project. (Attachment # 16) 17. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No.1 to the testing services contract with Tidal Power Services, LLC of Hallettsville, Texas, in the amount of $22,500 for a restated fee of $47,100 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Alternate Power Supply System Failure Analysis. (Attachment # 17) 18. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 with Ramos Industries Inc. of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of $77,943 for electrical building modifications, controls/metering modifications for the Rincon Diversion Project - Intake Pump Station, Pipeline, Discharge Structure and Hondo Creek Bridge Replacement Project. (Attachment # 18) 19.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order NO.6 with Jalco Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $699,833.48 for additional quantities/items, Whalen Drive, the Winnebago Interconnect, and Winnebago Cave-In Repair for the Antelope Street and Salt Flats Area 36"/48" Wastewater Gravity Interceptor Line Project. (Attachment # 19) 19.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 for engineering services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi in the amount of $48,880 for project inspection and construction management services for the Antelope Street and Slat Flats Area 36"/48" Wastewater Gravity Interceptor Line Project. (Attachment # 19) 20. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 2 to the construction contract with Reese Contracting, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $154.693 for the Leopard Street Roadside Safety Improvements, Phase 1. (Attachment # 20) ...... ".- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2006 219 ~ 2006 220 ~ 2006 221 ~ 2006 222 ~ 2006 223 2006 224 ~ Agenda ReQlilar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 7 21. Motion approving the application from The American Bank Center, in association with Special Olympics Texas, to temporarily close the following street section for the Texas Bayball Ballyhoop Tournament and to waive any and all fees associated with the permit request and traffic control: (Attachment # 21) The northernmost end of Shoreline Boulevard, directly east of the Convention Center, beginning at the intersection of Fitzgerald Street and Shoreline Boulevard northward, beginning at 6:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, 2006 until 6:00 a.m., Monday, July 31, 2006. 22. Ordinance amending Ordinance 026727, abandoning and vacating a 4,387.50-square foot portion, of a 15-foot wide utility easement out of Lots 8-10, and Lots 16-18, Block 191, Padre Island NO.1 Subdivision, to correct the legal description of the abandoned and vacated easement to Lots 8-10, and Lots 16-18, Block 191, Padres Island-Corpus Christi Section 4; subject to compliance with the specified conditions. (Attachment # 22) I. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE) J. PRESENTATIONS: Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items. 23. Third Quarter Report of the Health Benefits/Risk Management Fund (Attachment # 23) K. REGULAR AGENDA CONtlDERATION OF MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES: L. SPECIAL BUDGET CONSIDERATION ITEMS: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. CHAPTER 39. PERSONNEL: 24. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances by revising Section 39-300 Policy; revising Section 39-303, Standard Classifications, Pay Plans, Pay Grades, and Ranges, as amended; revising Section 39-308 Temporary Employees; revising Section 39-312 Retirees Participation in the City's Group ~-- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 2006 225 U2L879 ~ Ag_da Regular Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 8 Health Insurance Program at Group Rates; revising Section 39- 318 Discretionary Payment for Involuntary Termination; revising Section 39-324 Holidays; revising Section 39-333 Plan I Personal Leave; revising Section 39-334 Plan I Bereavement Leave; revising Section 39-337 Plan I Use of Sick Leave; revising Section 39-338 Plan I Use of Personal Leave and Vacation in lieu of Sick Leave; revising Section 39-339 Plan I Payment of Sick Leave Upon Termination; revising Section 39-348 Plan II Payment of Vacation Leave Upon Termination; revising Section 39-349 Plan II Personal Leave for Plan II Employees; revising Section 39-352 Plan II Use of Sick Leave; revising Section 39-353 Plan II Use of Personal Leave and Vacation in lieu of Sick Leave; revising Section 39-355 Plan II Payment of Sick Leave Upon Termination; revising Section 39-360 Leaves with Pay Deemed Beneficial to City Operations; repealing all other ordinances and rules, or parts of ordinances and rules, in conflict with this ordinance; providing for an effective date and providing for severance. (Attachment # 24) PROPOSED FEE/RATE INCREASE ADJUSTMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSED FY 2006-2007 BUDGET: 25.a. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water, gas and wastewater rates; providing for severance; providing for an effective date; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.b. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 21, Garbage, trash and other refuse, regarding increases to resource recovery fees; providing for penalties; providing for severance; providing an effective date; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.c. First Reading Ordinance - Revising Sections 23-57 (3)(b), 19- 33(b}, 19-49(a}, 19-54(b), and 19-56, Code of Ordinances, by increasing health department fees relating to pool inspections, food establishment health permits, food manager permits, and food handler permits; restructuring fee provisions related to specific food establishment health permits; revising the training requirement and term of food handler permits; revising the term ~""".- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) A-s- ~ ry"---,:,-At:t ~ ~ Agenda ReQllllar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 9 of food manager permits; providing for severance; providing for penalties; providing for publication and providing an effective date. (Attachment # 25) 25.d. First Reading Ordinance - Revising Section 3-42(b), Code of Ordinances, to increase fees for billboard signs; providing for severance; providing for penalties; providing for publication and providing an effective date. (Attachment # 25) 25.e. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 3 % Alarm Systems, by repealing the existing Chapter and adopting a new Chapter 3 % Alarm Systems providing for severance; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.f. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 9, Aviation, by creating Sections 9-65 through 9-67 providing for rental uses and rates; rental and user agreements; city owned equipment; providing an effective date; providing for severance; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.g. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 9, Aviation, by creating Section 9- 64 providing for a federal inspection fee of $2.50 per international flight passenger, assessed to the airline; providing for an effective date; providing for severance; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.h. First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 2, Administration, creating a library collection fee of $10 to be assessed on any account of $25 or more that is unpaid for 60 days or more, and is referred for collection to a private vendor; providing for an effective date; providing for severance; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 25) 25.i. Resolution authorizing adjustment of Parks, Recreation, Cultural and leisure Time Activities Rental and Recreational Fees; adding new ren~al fees and recreational fees for Fiscal Year 2006-2007; providing for publication; providing for effective date; and providing for severance. (Attachment # 25) - ,- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) o 2J;g 8 0 Agenda Re~lar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 10 PROPOSED CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUDGET: 26. First Reading Ordinance - Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuring Fiscal Year beginning August 1, 2006; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and providing for severance. (Attachment # 26) M. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. OR AT THE END OF THE COUNCIL MEETING. WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORM A T 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 ingles es /imitado, habra un interprete ingles-espaflol 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 AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY IS NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. N. 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. 4IP...',....... CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) ~ Agellda Reglllar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 11 27. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding In re Tomas Duran, Debtor, Bankruptcy No. 04-21514-C-7, including all related Adversary Proceedings and removed state court action pending as Adversary No. 04-2143-C, City of Corpus Christi v. Entrust, Inc., Tomas Duran, and Duran Insurance Brokerage (formerly Cause No. 04-3928-G, City of Corpus Christi v. Entrust, Inc. et ai, in the 319th Judicial District Court of Nueces County, Texas), and also regarding Cause No. C-04-500, Tomas Duran v. City of Corpus Christi, In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. o. 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. 28. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT * Upcoming Items 29. MAYOR'S UPDATE 30. COUNCIL AND OTHER REPORTS P. ADJOURNMENT: POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's off~al Qulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall. 1201 LeopardStreet,at 160 p.m., Julv14 ,2006. ~ Armando Chapa City Secretary CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) Ag8flda RegI.Ilar Council Meeting July 18, 2006 Page 12 NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.cctexas.com after 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on the Internet by Monday morning. Symbols used to highlight action item that implement council priority issues. ~---- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) '"U Q) CQ (1) ~ o .... ~ ............;- .. '-1 \ ",' t- t- ::tI OJ t- 3: OJ ~ Z s: =" =" G) n n G) 0 A) ~ !. 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