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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
JULY 20, 199.9
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intothemicrophonelocatedatthepodiumandstateyournameandaddress. ¥ourpresentationwillbelimitedtothreeminutes.
If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.
Si ud. Desea didgirse al Conci/io y cree que su ing/¢s es limitado, habr~ un intdrprete ingl¢s-espar3ol en todas las juntas del
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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 by~everend E. F. Bennett, Retired.
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 Tern Rex A. Kinnison
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garret[
Melody Cooper
Dr. Arnold Gonzales
Betty Jean Longoria
John Longoria
Mark Scot[
City Manager David R. Garcia
City Attorney James R. Bray, Jr.
City Secretary Armando Chapa
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1. ~/Approval of Regular Meeting of July 13, 1999. (Attachment # 1)
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
July 20,1999
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ACTION/COMMENTS
CLOSED MEETING:
PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Counc# 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 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 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 City of Corpus Christi v. Advisory Commission on State
Emergency Communications, No. 99-02304, 201~t District Court,
Travis County, Texas, with possible action related thereto in open
session.
BOARDS & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
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-espaF~ol en la reunion 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.
Agenda
Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 1999
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ACTION/COMMENTS
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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 cfa routine or administrative nature. The Council has been
furnished with background and support matedal 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
~onsideration 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 ail motions, resolutions and ordinances not
removed for individual consideration.)
Motion approving the purchase of a digital voice logging recorder in
accordance with Request For Proposal No. BI-0114-99 from Vista
Corn Corporation, Hillsboro, Texas, on the basis of most advantageous
proposal, for the amount of $38,137. The net cost to the City will be
$18,137 after a $20,000 reimbursement is received from the Coastal
Bend Council of Governments. The recorder will be used by the
Police Department and is budgeted in the 1998-99 Budget.
(Attachment # 2)
Motion approving the purchase of two 35 HP, 4-wheel drive tractors in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0159-99, from Nueces Power
Equipment, Corpus Christi, based on the Iow bid of $36,914. The
tractors will be used by Park & Recreation Department and are
included in the 1998-99 Capital Outlay as additional equipment.
(Attachment # 3)
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July 20,1999
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Motion approving supply agreements for Reformulated Gasoline - Bulk
Delivery; Regular Gasoline - Commercial Locations; and Low Sulphur
Diesel Fuel - Bulk Delivery, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-
0143-99, from the following companies, based on Iow bid. The term
of the supply agreements shall be for twelve months, with options to
extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the
approval of the contractors and the City Manager or his designee.
(Attachment # 4)
Oil Patch Petroleum, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas
649,360 gal Reformulated Gasoline
945,555 gal. Low Sulphur Diesel Fuel
Estimated: $798,882.06
SSP Petroleum
Corpus Christi, TX
123,000 gal. Regular Gasoline
Estimated $72,939.00
Total Award: $871,821.06
Ordinance appropriating $364,600 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
in the Combined Utility Systems Fund; transferring and appropriating
it in the No. 3180 Convention Center Capital Projects Fund to install
two new air conditioning chillers in Memorial Coliseum, to be
reimbursed to the Combined Utility Systems Fund with interest;
amending Ordinance No. 023387, which adopted the FY98-99 Budget,
by adding $364,600 to the Combined Utility Systems Fund; amending
Ordinance No. 023474, which adopted the FY98-99 Capital Budget, by
adding $364,600 to the No. 3,180 Convention Center Program.
(^ttachment#
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an
installation contract in the amount of $182,057 with Malek, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas for the Memorial Coliseum Chiller Replacement
Project. (Attachment # 5)
Motion approving the purchase of an integrated Software System in
accordance with Bid Invitation No. B1-0151-99 from Integrated
Information Systems, Inc., Tempe, Arizona on the basis of iow bid of
$166,750. Funds are budgeted in the FY 1998-99 Budget by the
participating departments. (Attachment # 6)
Motion approving the purchase of two servers and associated
equipment in accordance with the State Cooperative Purchasing
Program from Computer Education Solutions, Inc., Corpus Christi,
Texas on the basis of Iow bid of $33,975. Funds are budgeted in the
FY 1998-99 Budget by the Department of Housing and Community
Development. (Attachment # 6)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $72,289.88 with Garrett
Construction, Inc. of Ingleside, Texas for the ADA Compliance - Curb
Ramp Improvements Project (Agnes Street and Everhart Road).
(Attachment # 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $93,875 with King-Isles, Inc. for
the Santa Fe Street Resurfacing (Ayers/Louisiana) project.
(Attachment # 8)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $244,197 with Bracco
Construction Co. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Airport Ditch Ramps
(Horne Road to Padre Island Drive) project. (Attachment # 9)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
maintenance service contract in the amount of $105,388 with C. W.
Campbell Electric, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Water
Distribution System: Remote Water Quality Monitoring Sites - Ongoing
Instrumentation Maintenance Program. (Attachment# 10)
Motion authorizingtthe City Manager or his designee to execute a
construction contract in the amount of $37,500 with Gill Landscape
Nursery for the Gas Department Main Building Landscaping project.
(Attachment # 11)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend
Contract No. 6200000032 - Oso Parkway Storm Water Quality
Demonstration Project with the Texas Natural Resource ~
Conservation Commission by extending the end date from May 31,
1999 to December 1, 1999. (Attachment # 12)
Resolution authorizing City Manager or his designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi,
("TAMU-CC") for TAMU-CC to provide work to and partial payment for
eligible students participating in the Federal Work-Study Program.
(Attachment # 13
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
Use Privilege Agreement with Western Geophysical Company,~c. to
install, operate, use, repair, maintain, and remove seismic receiver
cables on approximately 56.59 acres of City property in Padre Island
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Subdivisior~, in consideration of payment of $565.90. (Attachment
#14)
REGULAR AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ORDINANCES:
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Resolution supporting election of Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr., as
President - Elect of the Texas Municipal League. (Attachment # 15)
Ordinanc~g lease a_g~-eem-'6~-with PC.<~;'~ne Stubbs~for~
opera, tion of L-Head Bajt.-8t~nd. (A~ach~Derf¢# 16) ~
Second 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; appropriating monies as provided in said
budget. (First Reading-7/13/99)(Attachment # 17),~
Second Reading Ordinance - Approving the FY 1999-00 Capital
Budget in the amount of $149,213,700. (First Reading Ordinance -
7/13/99) (Attachment # 17)
Resolution appr~e fiscal year 19~Budget for the
Corpus C_.br4sti Business Alliance~nvention and Visitor~.rs4~ureau.
(Att. a~Catfient # 18) ~
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Second Reading Ordinance - Approval of Ordinance amending
Ordinance 3658, as amended, Subsections 251 through 257, revising
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.
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July 20, 1999
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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. l(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.
(First Reading Ordinance - 7/13/99) (Attachment # 19)
Second 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. (First Reading -
7/13/99) (Attachment~ 20)
Second 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-.~21)
PRESENTATIONS:
Public comment will not be solicited on Presentation items.
* Kid's Place Expansion Project
* Corpus Christi Housing Authority Status Report.
* Update on Mary Rhodes Pipeline repairs.
- * City Hall Office Space Utilization Study
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Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 1999
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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.
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ORDINANCE NO. 023700
Ordinance amending the L-Head Bait Stand agreement on a temporary basis
not to exceed one year.
Ordinance amending the L~Head Bait Stand agreement for a term of fifteen
years plus one year for each $5,000 contributed by Lessee for construction of
the bait stand, with two additional five-year extensions if agreed to by the
City Manager and the Lessee; and providing for publication.
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