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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JULY 13, 1999
12:00 P.M.
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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 meetin_q to or,er.
Invocation to be given byP, c'.'orc.".d .¥..'t. rl: Stc'.';~,1, ,~.~,'~j St&r ~,,,p;.;~[ Ci~u,~.l,.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. - ~II~f~ {'~)0 ~
D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. ~//
Mayor Pro Tern Henry Garret[
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Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Melody Cooper
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Rex A. Kinnison
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scott
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City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr._~__
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. ~Approval of Regular Meeting of June 29, 1999. (Attachment # 1)
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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 f~ notice is given~specifically that the Cit.~y~
Council expects..J, d go into executive...se~lon during this m..e. etfng
reg a rding~llowing add itiona...,~.atfer: ~
Close/d/session pursuant.~¢ Texas Governmen/t./Code Section
55~.1/O~ciated ~f~ the 1986 Bond
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BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (Attachment # 2)
Cable Communication Commission
Greater Corpus Christi Business Alliance
Human Relations Commission
Planning Commission
Landmark Commission
PRESENTATIONS: (NONE)
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SCHEDULED ON THE AGENDA. PLEASE LIMIT PRESENTATIONS
TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING
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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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PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFF
PERSON, OR MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE SHALL BERATE,
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DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL'
MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC A T ANY COUNCIL MEETING.
J. 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
Notice to the Public
The following items are of a routine or adrninistrative 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 afl motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for
the following amounts in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-99-5 for paper goods for an
estimated twelve month expenditure of $35,251.00 based on the
recommended award submitted by the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments. The terms of the contracts shall be for twelve months
with an option to extend for up to twelve 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 FY 98-99 and requested
for FY99-00. (Attachment # 3)
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Gulf Coast Paper Co., Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX
$33,034.43
Labatt Food Service
Corpus Christi, TX
$2,216.57
Grand Total-$35,251.00
Motion approving supply agreement with the following companies for
the following amounts in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-99-4 for food items which
include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables, meats and
condiments for an estimated six month expenditure of $80,848.87
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 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 FY 98-99 and
requested for FY99-00. (Attachment # 4)
Sysco Food Service
San Antonio, TX
107 Items
$28,533.79
U. S. Foods
Corpus Christi, TX
39 Items
$12,302.71
Sam Hausman Meat Packer, Inc.
Corpus Christi, TX
2 Items
$9,456.09
Labatt Food Service
Corpus Christi, TX
133 Items
$3O,240.38
Lance,Inc.
Charlotte, NC
1 Item
$315.90
Grand Total - $80,848.87
Motion approving a supply agreement with Borden Milk Products LLC,
Austin, Texas in accordance with Coastal Bend Council of
Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-99-7, 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 $19,877.01.
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 ofl
the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the supplier and the City
Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Senior
Community Services in FY 98-99 and requested for FY99-00.
(Attachment # 5)
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Motion approving a supply agreement for black and galvanized pipe
fittings in accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0124-99 from Alamo
Iron Works, San Antonio, TX based on the total Iow bid meeting
specifications for the amount of $26,556.01. The award consists of
219 line items of various types of fittings for pipe ranging from %" to
12". The fittings will be stocked and distributed by the Warehouse to
the Gas Department and Water Department. The term of the contract
is twelve months with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-
month periods subject to the approval of the vendor and the City
Manager or his designee. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving a supply agreement with DPC Industries, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for approximately 1,150,600 pounds of Sodium
Hypochlorite Solution for the five Wastewater Treatment Plants in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0135-99 based on Iow bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $341,958.32. 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 and are requested for FY 99-00 by the
Wastewater Department. (Attachment # 7)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Van Waters & Rogers, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately 459,900 pounds of Sodium
Bisulfite Solution for four Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. B1-0132-99 based on Iow bid for an estimated
annual expenditure of $50,589. 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
and are requested for FY 99-00 by the Wastewater Department.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion approving a supply agreement with E&J Truck & RV Service,
Corpus Christi, Texas for wrecker service for City owned vehicles -
Group I, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0111-99 based on Iow
bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $44,239. 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 and requested for FY 99-00. (Attachment # 9)
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11.
13.
14.a.
14.b.
Motion approving the purchase of a Fire Station Alerting System in]
accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0142-99 from Zetron, Inc.,
Redmond, WA on the basis of Only Bid of $28,279. Funds are
budgeted in the FY 1998-99 Budget by the Fire Department.
(Attachment # 10)
Motion approving the purchase of eight computers, five monitors and
three network interface cards from Microtek Sales, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas, for the South Texas Library System (STLS), in accordance with
the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing Program for a total of
$16,553. Funds are available through the STLS-LSA grant.
(Attachment # 11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Concentra Managed Care, Inc. at an estimated annual
cost of $96,285 for occupational medical services. The term of the
contract is for one year with three additional one year options.
(Attachment # 12)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Tiburon Inc., in the amount of $41,171 for maintenance
and software support services on the Police Department's Records
Management and Computer Aided Dispatching System. The term of
the contract is for one year. (Attachment # 13)
Ordinance appropriating $33,968 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
designated for the Municipal Court Computer System; amending
Ordinance No. 023387, which adopted the FY 98-99 Operating
Budget, by adding $33,968 to the No. 1020 General Fund for the
purchase of technical services including computer programming to
establish an interface between the Police RMS System and the
Municipal Court Management System. (Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
contract with Tiburon, Inc. up to the amount of $33,968.00 for technical
services which will include the necessary programming to establish an
interface between the Police RMS system and the Court Management
System. (Attachment # 14)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with King Isles Construction Company in the
amount of $939,490 for the Naples Street Collection Line Upgrade
Project. (Attachment# 15) I ~ ~ - ~
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17.
18.
19.
20.
23.a.
23.b.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $144,700 with R. S. Black Civil
Engineers & Contractors/Materials and Machinery, a Joint Venture, of
Corpus Christi, TX, for the Holly Road Pumping Plant Suction Header
Rehabilitation Project. (Attachment # 16)
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a construction contract
in the amount of $129,145 with Haeber Roofing of Corpus Christi,
Texas for the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Chemical Building
Roof Replacement. (Attachment # 17)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $92,556 with D&R Sales for the
O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Parts Storage Facility.
(Attachment # 18)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $19,600 with R. S. Black Civil
Engineers & Contractors/Materials and Machinery, a Joint Venture of
Corpus Christi, Texas for the Savage Lane Pumping Plant-Additional
Pumping Unit. (Attachment # 19)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with H&G Contractors in the amount of
$196,545.55 for theWastewater Pipe Yard Construction. (Attachment
# 20)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract with D&R Sales in the amount of $140,740 for
the Wastewater Metal Warehouse Building. (Attachment # 21)
Resolution authorizing resale of four properties shown on the attached
and incorporated Exhibit A which were foreclosed upon for failure to
pay ad valorem taxes and miscellaneous liens, for minimum opening
bid amounts equal to prices listed on the attached Exhibit A.
(Attachment # 22)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept $3,000
of FY97 Home Investment Partnership Program funds administered
through the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation.
(Attachment # 23)
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Ordinance appropriating $3,000 of FY97 Home Investment Partnership
Program funds in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grant Fund for
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24.a.
24.b.
25.
26.a.
homebuyer assistance activities approved by the City Council on May
13, 1997. (Attachment # 23)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a
renewal grant in the amount of $193,006 and execute a contract with
the Corporation for National and Community Service for the Senior
Companion Program. (Attachment # 24)
Ordinance appropriating $193,006 from the Corporation for National
and Community Service in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for
the Senior Companion Program. (Attachment # 24)
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Items to be considered after 2:00 p.m.)
ZONING CASES:
Case No. 699-1, Jackson S. Ryan, Jr.: A change of zoning from a "B-
4" General Business District and "R-lB" One-family Dwelling District
to an "A-2" Apartment House District on Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, Section 11, being 5.79 acres out of Lot 1, located
on the east side of South Staples Street, approximately 750 feet south
of Saratoga Boulevard. (Attachment # 25)
Planning Commission's and StafFs Recommendation: Approval of the
"A-2" Apartment House District.
ORDINANCE
Amending the Zoning Ordinance upon application by Jackson S. Ryan,
Jr., by changing the zoning map in reference to being 5.79 acres out
of Lot 1, Section 11, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts
from "R-lB' One-family Dwelling District and "B-4" General Business
District to '%-2" Apartment House District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan.
STREETIMPROVEMENTS:
Ordinance closing the public hearing on proposed assessments for
improvements to the following highways in Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas:
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Annaville Area Streets No. 3, Phase II
Margie Drive between Leopard Street and Martine Drive;
imposing assessments totaling $25,026.54 against property abutting
the improvements, affected railways, and property and railways
owners; fixing corresponding liens on property and charges against
property owners; providing for subsequent adjustment of assessment
amounts and the corresponding liens and charges based on as-built
conditions; specifying assessment payment terms and lien
enforcement measures. (Attachment # 26)
26.b.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $178,627.50 with Asphalt
Paving and Construction of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Annaville
Area Street Improvements No. 3, Phase 2 (Margie Drive) project.
(Attachment # 26)
ADOPTION OF FY 99-00 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET:
Consideration of Public Comment on FY 99-00 Operating and
Capital Budgets.
M. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
27.
Discussion and consideration of FY 99-00 Operating and
Capital Budgets. (Attachment#27)
* Summary Report on 1986 Bond Program.
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
28.a. First Reading Ordinance - Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget
for the ensuing fiscal year beginning August 1, 1999; to be filed with
the County Clerk; appropriati~ng monies,as ~ovided in said budget.'
(Attachment # 28) f~r'~
28.b. First Reading Ordinance -Approving the FY 1999-00 Capital Budget
in the amount of $149,213,700. (Attachment #28)
29. First Reading Ordinance -Approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance
3658, as amended, Subsections 251 through 257, revising
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classification schedules as reflected in Exhibit A. Approval of
Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended, to reflect
housekeeping revisions to the Managerial Group Pay Plan for FY 1999
-2000, with no changes to the salary ranges, attached as Exhibit B.
Approval of Ordinance amending Ordinance 8127, as amended,
Section 520, to reflect housekeeping revisions with no changes to the
salary ranges to the Executive Pay Plan FY 1999 - 2000, attached as
Exhibit C. Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended, subsections 501 and
508, to consolidate salary schedules A and B into one new salary
schedule for classified positions (Grades 8 through 43), effective
August 2, 1999, with no changes to the salary ranges. Amend
Ordinance 3658, Subsections 103 and 151.2 to clarify probationary
employees' civil service status. Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended,
Subsection 550, to provide for suspension of exempt employees under
FLSA without loss of exemption. Amend Ordinance 8127, Section
552, to incorporate salary advancement based upon performance.
Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended, Section 551.4, to provide for
pay advancement upon transfer to position with same pay grade, but
different job class code. Amend Ordinance 8127, Section 551.7 to
correct title by adding Executive Pay Plan. Amend Ordinance 8127,
as amended, Subsections 951.12(a), 951.12(b), 952.5, and 952.13, to
clarify payment of vacation and sick leave upon termination by
employees eligible for retirement under Texas Municipal Retirement
System. Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended, Subsections 951.1(a)
and (b), 951.4(a),and (b), 951.9 (a) and (b), 952.1,952.9, and 952.11
to biweekly instead of monthly as the basis for leave accrual and
administration of other leave provisions. Amend Ordinance 8127, as
amended, Section 900, to add Friday after Thanksgiving as "Floating
Holiday." Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended, by adding a new
Subsection 713 to provide for certification pay for Aviation Public
Safety Officers. Amend Ordinance 8127, as amended, to clarify
language on Compensation upon initial employment in Section 551.1.
(Attachment # 29)
Ordinance amending the Civil Service Board Rules and Regulations,
as amended, Article Ill, Section 3, Probationary Period, regarding
positions with 12-month probationary period and extensions up to 12
months; amending Article VI, Section 6, as amended, Reduction in
Force, to set out criteria for selection of categories of positions citywide
for deletion and selection of incumbents by seniority as defined in
board rules and regulations; amending Article VII, Performance
Ratings, to incorporate provisions of City Manager's Performance
Evatuation Plan Policy; and providing for severance. (Attachment Cf
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31.
32.
33.
First Reading Ordinance - Authorizing and allowing, under the act
governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service
Credits" in said system for service performed by qualifying members
of such system who presently are in the employment of the City of
Corpus Christi; providing for increased prior and current service
annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City;
and establishing an effective date for such actions. (Attachment # 31)
First Reading Ordinance - Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of
Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water, gas, and
wastewater rates; providing for an effective date. (Attachment # 32)
Ordinan~ng lease a r.,q~e~nt with Patricia J~CS~bbs for
ope/r~n of L-Head Bai?~nd. (Attachment~.~3Y'
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute and submit an
application to the State Infrastructure Bank for a loan in the amount of
$4,000,000 to finance the City's share of the JFK Causeway Project,
and further authorizing the City Manager to negotiate financial terms
of the State Infrastructure Bank loan for submission to the City Council
for final approval· (Attachment # 34)
35.a.
35.b.
36.a.
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
Interlocal Governmental Agreement with the Regional Transportation
Authority for the Regional Transportation Authority to provide the City
money annually for street improvements purposes. (Attachment# 35)
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from the Regional Transportation
Authority in the No. 3530 Street Capital Projects Fund for the Special
Projects 1999 Street Improvement Program; amending Ordinance No.
023474 which adopted the FY 98-99 Capital Budget, by adding
$500,000 to the No. 3530 Street Capital Projects Fund. (Attachment
# 35)
Ordinance appropriating $114,282.65 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve in the No. 1020 General Fund for the Purchase
of Year 2000 Compliance Upgrade for the City/Nueces
County/Regional Transportation Authority Radio System; amending
Ordinance No. 023387, which adopted the FY 98-99 Operating
Budget, by adding $114,282·65 to the No. 1020 General Fund; subject
to approval by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) and
Nueces County (County). (Attachment # 36)
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36.b.
37.
38.
39.
P.
NOTE:
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Purchase Contract with Ericsson, Inc. in the amount of $114,282.65 for
the Year 2000 Compliance Upgrade of the City/RTA/Nueces County
Radio System. (Attachment # 36)
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.
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 3:30 p.m., July 9 ,1999.
City Secretary
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.
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