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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JUNE 22, 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 will 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. Yourpresentation will 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 ud. Desea didgirse al Concilio y cree que su ingl~s es limitado, habr~ un int~rprete ingl~s~espaflol en todas las juntas del
Concilio pare ayuclade.
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 512 880-3105) 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 b~astor Alan Sielk, Our Savior Hispanic Lutheran Church.
C. Oledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. -- C~
D. .;ity Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of t_he required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Henry Garrett
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Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
City Manager David R. Garcia V
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr. ~
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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E. MINUTES:
1. ~Approval of Regular Meeting of June 15, 1999. (Attachment # 1)
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June 22,1999
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
* Census 2000 Complete Count Committee
PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
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
Meetings Act, Chapter551 of the Texas Govemment 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 Session 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 matter:
Closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, regarding L-Head Baitstand Lease Agreement.
Closed session pursuant to Texas Government-Code Section
551.071, regarding City of Corpus Christi v. Advisory Commission on
State Emergency Communications, No. 99-02304, 20 l't District Court,
Travis County, Texas.
Closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, regarding Ben Figueroa et al v. Jackie Martin, No. 99-2891-
E, 148th District Court, Nueces County, Texas.
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.)
Closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
regarding legal issues associated with funding options for elevation of the JFK
Causeway.
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June 22, 1999
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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.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as
motions, resolutions, or ordinances. If deemed appropdate, 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
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 un/ess 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 approving the purchase of 127 radios with chargers, belt clips
and rings from Ericsson, Inc., Ingleside, Texas, for the total amount
of $238,610.84. The award is based on Sole Source. The radios will
be used by the Police Department. Funds are provided through the
Law Enforcement Block Grant, Crime Control District, and Police
Department General Fund. (Attachment # 3)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with Handex Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas in the
amount of $143,546 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill Gas Interception
Trench Project. (Attachment # 4)
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Motion setting a Public hearing on recommended FY 1999-2000
Operating and Capital Improvement Projects budget during the
Regular Council meeting of July 13, 1999. (Attachment # 5)
Resolution determining the necessity for and ordering the
improvement of the following highways in Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas for the Annaville Area Streets No. 3, Phase 2 project:
Margie Drive between Leopard Street and Martine Drive;
specif3/ing that certain of these improvements will be paid for partly by
the City and partly by assessments while others will be paid for
entirely by assessments; and directing the City's Director of
Engineering Services to file a Notice of Proposed Assessments with
the Nueces County Clerk. (Attachment # 6)
Resolution approving plans and specifications for improvements to
the following highways in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, TX for the
Annaville Area Streets No. 3, Phase 2 project:
Margie Drive between Leopard Street and Martine Drive;
approving the Director of Engineering Services' Project Construction
Cost Estimate including an estimate of the portion of costs to be paid
by the City and the portion to be paid by assessment; setting a public
hearing on these proposed assessments to occur during the July 13,
1999 City Council meeting; directing the City Secretary to arrange to
publish notice of this public hearing; and ordering the Director of
Engineering Services to provide written notice of the public hearing to
property owners. (Attachment # 6)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
agreement with DORN Technology Group, Inc. and DORN
Technology Services, Inc. for the upgrade of Riskmaster software
licensed to the City for managing liability claims and associate
services at a cost of $74,579. (Attachment # 7)
Ordinance appropriating $5,000 from the Devary Durrill Foundation in
the No. 6010 Trust Fund - Blucher Park to acquire additional park
land adjacent to Blucher Park. (Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the acquisition of Parcel No. 2 located on North
Carrizo Street, between Kinney and Blucher Streets, for $44,000 in
connection with the Blucher Park Expansion Project. (Attachment
# 8)
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First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 23, Article II1, Section 23-57, Swimming Pool Standards, to
define Hot Tub and Spa; to modify disinfection and water temperature
regulations for swimming pools, wading pools, hot tubs or spas;
providing for penalties under City Code Section 1-6. (Attachment
# 9)
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending Chapter 2, Administration,
Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, relating to the Storm
Water Management Advisory Committee. (First Reading 6-08-99)
(Attachment # 10)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 599-3, Ricardo Gonzales: A change of zoning from an "R-
1 B" One-family Dwelling District to an "AB" Professional Office District
on Gardendale, Block 7, Lots 3A and 3B, located on the south side of
Cain Drive, approximately 230 feet east of Everhart Road.
(Attachment # 11)
Planninq Commission's and Staff's Recommendation: Approval of the
"AB" Professional Office District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Ricardo
Gonzalez, by changing the zoning map in reference to Lots 3A and
3B, Block 7, Gardendale, from "R-1 B" One-Family Dwelling District to
"AB" Professional Office District; amending the Comprehensive Plan
to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan.
Case No. 599-4, Sin Choi: A change of zoning from an "AB"
Professional Office District with a Special Permit to a "B-4" General
Business District on Gray Village Unit 2, Block 2, Lot 8, located on the
west side of Everhart Road, approximately 130 feet north of Mt.
Vernon Drive. (Attachment # 12)
Planninq Commission's and Staffs Recommendation: Denial of the
"B-4" District and in lieu thereof, approval of a "B-I" Neighborhood
Business District.
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ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Sin II Choi, by
changing the zoning map in reference to Lot 8, Block 2, Gray Village
Unit 2, from "AB" Professional Office District with a Special Permit to
"B-I" Neighborhood Business District; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive
Plan.
M. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
13. Discussion and consideration of FY 99-00 Operating Budget.
(Attachment # 13)
14.
Discussion and consideration of funding options for elevation of JFK
Causeway. (Attachment # 14)
N. REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
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16.
17.a.
17.b.
18.
Motion appr~x month mor. L~m on enforceme~3t-o'C'~ina
Code S.9~5ns12-41, 12-45..:.1~nd 12-79 to allo~/~cdr current live-
aboards to remain at the..G-drpus Christi Marij3a~. (Attachment # 15)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $2,298,830 with Pre-Load Inc.
of Dallas, Texas for the Staples Street Pumping Plant - New Pumping
Plant and Storage Reservoir. (Attachment # 16)
Ordinance appropriating $291,605 of interest earnings in the computer
systems 1998 Fund No. 3170 to partially fund Amendment No. 1 to the
Arthur Andersen Contract. (Attachment # 17)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract change with Arthur Andersen LLP in the amount of $345,300
for additional contractor resources and modification of the project's
scope. This increases the existing contract amount from $4,644,552
to $4,989,852. (Attachment # 17)
Motion approving Amendment No. 1, between the State of Texas and
City of Corpus Christi, to the Advance Funding Agreement for the Bay
Trail Phase 2 Hike & Bike Trail Project by phasing the project due to
cost constraints so that Phase 2A is limited to improvements to the
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public park areas of Ocean Drive between Cole Park and the Ocean
Drive at Alameda intersection, with future phases as funds become
available to complete the project as originally envisioned, (Attachment
# iS)
Motion approving the submission of FY 1999 - 2000 Community Youth
Development Programs in the amount of $500,000 to the Texas
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services as recommended
by the Community Youth Development Steering Committee.
(Attachment # 19
Resolution approwng an Interlocal Agreement establishing the Coastal
Bend Bays & Estuaries Program and authorizing the City Manager to
execute the agreement. (Attachment # 20)
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.
21. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
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23.
* Upcoming Items
MAYOR'S UPDATE
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 3:00 .p.m., June 18 ,1999.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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