HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/23/2003I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of September 23, 2003, which were approved
by the City Council on September 30, 2003.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 30th day of September 2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 23, 2003 - 2:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
Senior Assistant City Attorney Doyle Curtis
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rebecca Huerta
ABSENT
Council City Staff:
Mayor Pro Tem Melody Cooper Acting City Attorney Jay Reining
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Dr. David Lewis of Bayshore Bible Church and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Henry Garrett. City Secretary
Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter
officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the
regular Council meeting of Septerjtber 16, 2003. A motion was made and passed to approve the
minutes as presented.
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Mayor Neal referred to Iteirn 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Cable Communications Commissipn
Juan Garcia Jr.(Appointed)
Adria Renee Palacios (Appointed)
Coastal Bend Council of Govern ents
Ron Massey, Asst. City Manager Appointed)
Margie Rose, Asst. City Manager (Appointed)
Museum of Science and History Advisory Committee
Anna Peterson (Reappointed)
Dr. Sharon Brower (Reappointed)
Margaret Ellen Bolick (Appointed)
Regional Health Awareness Board
Patrick McGloin (Appointed)
Lillian Murray (Appointed)
Assistant City Manager Jorge Cruz-Aedo (Appointed)
Commission on Children and Youth
Amanda Desenberg (Appointed)
Human Relations Commission
Nancy Vera (Reappointed)
Dr. Gustavo Valadez (Reappointed)
Carol Ledbetter (Appointed)
Lisa Bonilla (Appointed)
Marisa K. Dowling (Appointed)
Albert Santoya (Appointed)
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Sister City Committee
Judy Benkendorfer (Reappointed)
Elizabeth Iglesias (Reappointed)
Mary H. "Bebe" Morris (Reappointed)
Sharon L. Phillips (Reappointed)
Drew Combs (Appointed)
John Rocha (Appointed)
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Mayor Neal acknowledged Mr. Ray Allen with the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuary Program,
who was presenting the city with a check on behalf of his organization.
Mayor Neal called for co ideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-12). City Secretary
Chapa announced that Item 10 was being moved to the regular agenda. He also stated that Council
Member Jesse Noyola was abstai ing from the discussion and vote on Item 9. Council Member
Scott announced that he was abstai ing from the discussion and vote on Item 12. Council members
requested that Items 5, 7 and 8 be discussed. There were no comments from the audience. A motion
was made and passed to approve Items 3 through 12, constituting the consent agenda, except for
Items 5, 7 and 8, which were pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2003-339
Motion approving a supplfr agreement with Marshall's Texas Battery Service, Inc., of
Corpus Christi, Texas in act;ordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0111-03 for approximately
820 automotive and comtnercial batteries based on low bid for an estimated annual
expenditure of $32,540.50 The term of the supply agreement shall be for twelve months
with the option to extend fbr up to two (2) additional twelve-month periods, subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted
by the using departments fir FY 2003-2004.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
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4. MOTION NO. 2003-340
Motion approving a supply agreement with Brown Mule Mowing, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas for mowing of storm water right-of-ways in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -
0063 -03 based on low bid f r an estimated two year expenditure of $646,148.96. The term
of the contract will be for enty-four months, subject to annual appropriations with an
option to extend for up to o additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of
the supplier and the City M nager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by the Storm
Water Department in FY 2 03-2004.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
6. MOTION NO. 2003-342
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a twelve-month
maintenance agreement wi h an option to renew for an additional year, subject to a five
percent increase with Sie ns Transportation Systems, Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in an
amount not to exceed $84,7 5 for the hardware and software support services for the Police
and Fire Department's mo 'le data computers/automated vehicle locator systems located in
emergency vehicles.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Loyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 025443
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Local Transportation
Project Advanced Funding Agreement for Voluntary Transportation Improvement Projects
(on -system) for landscaping State Highway 44 at International Drive with no local match,
but with maintenance responsibilities.
The foregoing resolution was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained; Cooper was absent.
11.a. MOTION NO. 2003-345
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$198,581 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for
funding eligible under the EY 2003 Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and to execute
all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
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11.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025495
Ordinance appropriating $198,581 from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to purchase law enforcement
equipment for the Police Dgpartment; and appropriating $22,065 from the No. 1061 Law
Enforcement Trust Fund as he grant match.
An emergency was declare , and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colme ero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 025496
Determining advisability, n ture and cost of improvements; determining district boundaries,
assessment method and a portionment of costs between district and city as a whole;
approving and filing prelimary assessment roll; and authorizing and establishing the Rodd
Field Public Improvement istrict. (First Reading 09/16/03)
The foregoing ordinance w s passed on its second reading with the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garr tt, Kelly, Kinnison, and Noyola, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained;
Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 5 regarding a software maintenance agreement.
Council Member Kinnison noted tljat this software was used by the 9-1-1 dispatch system. He said
that at one point, there was a problem with the billing for this item. He asked if the problem still
existed or if the account was current. City Manager Noe replied that he would check with Police
Chief Alvarez for more information.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. MOTION NO. 2003-341
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a twelve-month software
maintenance agreement with Tiburon, Inc., of Fremont, California in an amount not to
exceed $82,107.62 for records management, computer aided dispatch, mobile data,
automated vehicle locator and video imaging.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 7 regarding a Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Council Member Kelly asked if the food provided in this program had nutritional value. Mr. David
Ondrias, Acting Director of the Park and Recreation Department, replied that the program was
coordinated with CCISD and that the school district decided what food items to provide. He added
that it was a federally funded program, and thus the school district ensured that it met the appropriate
nutritional requirements. Mr. Kelly asked if staff knew whether the types of foods being provided
were in fact nutritious. Ms. Linda Hodge, Assistant Director of Programs, replied that federal
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guidelines dictate what types of foods are to be provided. She assured Mr. Kelly that no sodas or
junk food were allowed. She said that the city contracted with CCISD Food Services to provide
most of the foods. Mr. Kelly asked if staff was satisfied that the program was providing nutritious
meals. Ms. Hodge replied that it was an excellent meal program, consistent with the food provided
at other school sites. Mr. Kelly aske if the city monitored the program. Ms. Hodge replied that the
school district and city staff oversa the program, and it was audited about twice a year. Mr. Kelly
asked what type of compliance the ity was achieving, pursuant to the audits. Ms. Hodge replied
that the program was doing so well t at the city staff member who runs the program has been named
to a state board to assist other sch$ol districts with their program. She reiterated that it was an
excellent program.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7.a. MOTION NO. 2003-343
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$206,451 from the Texas Department of Human Services for the Child and Adult Care Food
Program (CACFP) to provide after school snacks to youth enrolled in after school
enrichment programs for FY 2003-2004.
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025491,
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $206,451 from the Texas Department of
Human Services to operate the Child and Adult Care Food Program in the No. 1067 Park and
Recreation Grants Fund providing for after school supplements for youth enrolled in
approved after school enridhment programs for FY 2003-2004.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colm0nero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
7.c. RESOLUTION NO. 025492
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School District for the After
School Snack -Child and Adult Care Food Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 8 regarding RTA Bus Stop Miscellaneous Street
Improvements Project. Council Member Colmenero asked what the extent of the project was. City
Engineer Angel Escobar replied that this was an important project that would improve the
intersection of Santa Fe and Morgan Avenue to meet ADA compatibility requirements. He said the
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improvements would include curb ramps and new crosswalks. He also said that the improvements
would include a bus pad and would allow for a wider turning radius for the RTA's new buses.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. MOTION NO. 2003-344
Motion authorizing the City
Barcom Commercial, Inc.,
Regional Transportation Au
The foregoing motion was
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, N
Mayor Neal noted that C
recovering from surgery. He said t
the Council, he wished her a quick
4anager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
f Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $100,017 for the
ority Bus Stop Miscellaneous Street Improvements, Phase 2A.
passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
yola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
uncil Member Cooper was absent today because she was
at she would be recuperating for several weeks. On behalf of
recovery and wished her family well.
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Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation was
Item 13 regarding the Regional Tr nsportation Authority (RTA) Downtown Streetcar Alignments
and Technology. Ms. Linda Watso , Director of the RTA, said she was joined by Board Chairman
Mike Rendon, to provide a brief o erview and presentation on the status of the Streetcar project.
She said that no action was require today, but she welcomed the Council's comments. She noted
that the RTA Board was scheduled o decide whether to move forward with this project during their
October 8 meeting.
Ms. Watson provided a bri f background on the project. She said that a year ago, when the
city approved their capital impro ement projects, she was repeatedly asked what the RTA was
planning to do to address the parki g and congestion problems in the downtown area. At that point,
Ms. Watson said that the RTA part ered with the city, the Downtown Management District (DMD),
the Port of Corpus Christi, and the PO to fund a feasibility study. She stated that the RTA wanted
to learn what role public transport non would play in the downtown area to connect the projects.
She said that the results of the study would be provided shortly.
Ms. Watson stated that tlje next step in the project was to review the environmental
assessment process. She noted that the RTA had held a technical workshop last week to obtain
broader input from the community on the streetcar project. She said that RTA staff would be
presenting this item to the Board of Directors at their next board meeting on October 8 to ask them
to narrow down the vehicle technology and also the alignment to two options.
Ms. Watson also mentioned that last month, a group of city, port, DMD and RTA staff went
on a trip to visit the streetcar systems in Tampa, FL and New Orleans, LA. She mentioned that city
staff also were able to visit the desalination plant in Tampa. She said they received a great deal of
input from these visits. Most importantly, Ms. Watson said that they learned that the key to a
successful project was the cooperation from all the partners in the community. She said that their
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streetcar projects were especially successful at triggering the economic development of undervalued
property in their communities, particularly around the waterfront area in Tampa.
She introduced Mr. Alan W4lkan, Senior Vice -President with PB Consulting, who was the
principal in charge of the streetcar roject. Mr. Wulkan provided an overview on the status of the
streetcar project. First, Mr. Wulka said he would review the federal implementation process that
the RTA was following for this pr 'ect. Second, he said that he would provide the results of the
feasibility study. Third, he said th t he would review the environmental assessment process, the
current state of the project. Finally he would cover the results of last week's workshop.
Regarding the federal imp ementation process, Mr. Wulkan said that there were the
following five steps in the proce s: feasibility study; environmental assessment/ preliminary
engineering; final design; constru tion; and operation. He said that the feasibility study was
designed to define what the role of ublic transit could be in the downtown transportation system.
He said that of special note in the d scussion was the unique opportunity the city had in looking at
new transit investment because at th same time the federal reauthorization of the transportation bill
(TEA -21) was taking place. Duri g the feasibility study, Mr. Wulkan said that the entire gamut of
vehicle technologies was evaluated o determine which type would be most compatible with the size
and needs of the city. He said that they also looked at every street in the downtown area to see
whether a transit investment would be feasible.
Mr. Wulkan stated that the results of Phase 1 of the feasibility study determined that the
following: a high capacity transit vAas feasible to carry forward into the environmental assessment
phase; and that the streetcar was the preferred technology. He said that the RTA board accepted
those recommendations and approved moving into the second phase, environmental assessment and
preliminary engineering. Mr. Wulkan noted that the RTA began this phase a month ago, and it was
expected to take 12 months to complete. He reported that the RTA had submitted a management
plan, a purpose and needs statement and a public participation plan. He said that now, they were
at the screen alignment/technology option stage, which involved narrowing down the alternatives.
Once that decision was made, no said that the remaining nine months would be spent in
implementing an extensive outreach program and technical evaluation to determine whether or not
to proceed with the program.
Mr. Wulkan provided more'detail on the purpose and need statement. He said that it would
define the transportation problems or needs anticipated without the project. It would also define the
project goals and objectives to address the problems or needs. He said that it was required by the
federal process and would be completed within the next two weeks.
With regard to the public involvement plan, Mr. Wulkan said that it would outline all of the
target audiences to get them involved. He noted that the target audiences included the following
groups: public and civic leaders; downtown property owners, business owners and workers; city
residents; and visitors and tourists. He mentioned that Ms. Carol Scott was the Manager of Public
Involvement. He said that the goals of the public involvement plan were the following: obtain
significant public input; key decisions by RTA board, public officials, and FTA whether to move
project forward; and project implementation.
Mr. Wulkan stated that while staff was waiting to make the recommendation to the RTA
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board, they had met with project partners, met with city staff and others involved with the program.
He said that they would attend the Buy the Bay Showcase to survey the general public, and had
planned some "Go to Them" evens as well.
With regard to the financia
following: demonstrate the RTA'1
service; demonstrate strength of I
"exempt" funding. He noted that
To qualify, a project would need t
that the project would not need to
very quickly through the project d
Mr. Wulkan said that we tl
community said that the city or th
federal funds. He said that the w
plan, Mr. Wulkan said that the plan was targeted to achieve the
financial capacity for existing services and proposed streetcar
TA's financial commitment; and qualify for FTA New Starts
e FTA New Starts "exempt" funding was a unique opportunity.
cost $25 million or under in federal funds. If eligible, he said
ompete with larger FTA New Starts programs and could move
velopment phase.
ey were visiting the Tampa and New Orleans projects, neither
RTA by themselves provided 100% of the local match for the
y these projects were historically funded through a variety of
sources that combined to meet the ocal match. He listed the following possible sources: corporate
sponsorship; installation of parking meters; private donations (monetary or ROW); tax increment
financing (TIF); improvement district streetscape, lighting and landscaping; and admission fee on
event tickets. Mr. Wulkan also mentioned another source of funding, namely to take advantage of
a proposed federal Streetcar Revit4ilization Pilot Program specifically for streetcars.
With regard to the Transit Panning Workshop held last week, Mr. Wulkan said that the goals
of the workshop were to recommend transit vehicle technology and to recommend two alignments.
He said that the workshop presentfd two vehicle technology options that were appropriate for the
Corpus Christi area, buses or streetcars. They broke all the alignments in the downtown area into
six parts for evaluation purposes. He said that the alignments were basically as follows: I-37
North, I-37 South, whether to go to the coliseum, and what the alignment should be East to West.
Mr. Wulkan stated that the workshop results overwhelmingly indicated that the streetcar was
the preferred vehicle technology. He said that three preferred alignments emerged from the
workshop. He noted that all three d'lignments had a downtown loop (east/west) in common. He said
that the preferred alignments were Chaparral Street, Water/Chaparral Streets and Shoreline
Boulevard. Mr. Wulkan said that they also asked if the initial line should extend to the Memorial
Coliseum/Holiday Inn/Spohn Hospital. He said that the answer was yes. He also said that they
asked for input on how future marina development should be served by transit. Mr. Wulkan reported
that there were three suggestions: a rubber tire trolley; privately operated tram service; and having
the streetcar run close to Shoreline Boulevard for access.
In conclusion, Mr. Wulkan referred to the environmental assessment schedule and noted that
they were at the beginning of the process. He said it was an exciting project and that they were
getting a great deal of cooperation from the community and others.
Council Member Colmenero asked if it was necessary to have a line running along John
Sartain and Lipan Streets. He suggested running the line down Shoreline Boulevard instead. Mr.
Wulkan replied that this option had been discussed before, but he explained that since they were
applying for federal transit funds, that had to make a direct connection to the existing transit system.
He said that they had to make the strongest possible case that the project had a transit purpose, and
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connecting to the Staples Street station was crucial to this argument.
Council Member Scott spoke in support of the streetcar project. He asked how the proposed
project would work in relation to the stormwater improvements planned for downtown. He
mentioned that since a number of str ets downtown would need to be torn up for stormwater repairs,
it might also be an opportune time t lay track for the streetcar project. City Manager Noe replied
that there was an opportunity to co bine the projects so that the federal funds could be used in part
to fund the stormwater projects, dep nding on what alignment was chosen. Mr. Wulkan added that
one of the values of partnering was hat an eligible cost under the implementation for the streetcar
project was the relocation and rebu lding of drainage.
Council Member Scott askec
replied that for the next six to sever
partners to develop the financial plat
that the costs would be determined
financing would not need to be ma
engineering, which would not take
Mr. Scott asked how quickly
cost was kept under $25 million in
said that the project would probabl:
Scott asked when the TEA -21 Bill
would probably happen during Api
adding surcharges to tickets. City 1
the relationship between the conven
down Shoreline Boulevard. He n
Shoreline Boulevard for the view,
Wulkan replied that it was a natur
activity centers or whether it shout
determine how to balance these iss
when the cost of the project would be determined. Mr. Wulkan
months, the RTA would be working with community and its
as they are developing the alternatives. Mr. Wulkan estimated
ometime in March or April 2004. He said that the decision on
le until the project was submitted to the FTA for preliminary
)lace until May or June 2004.
the line could be opened. Mr. Wulkan replied that if the project
ederal funds, then the delays could be kept to a minimum. He
take two to three years to build, if money was no object. Mr.
reauthorization would take place. Mr. Wulkan replied that it
il/May 2004. Mr. Scott asked if there was any prohibition to
Manager Noe said he would look into it. Mr. Scott asked what
ence of going down Water/Chaparral Streets and the view going
entioned that he thought it would be preferable to go down
but noted that the feasibility study did not support this. Mr.
31 debate whether the line should more directly serve current
d be more scenic for the tourists. He said it was up to staff to
zes to develop the best project.
Council Member Kinnison asked what the current ridership was to go from City Hall to
downtown. Ms. Watson replied thait there were between six and eight thousand daily boardings and
arrivals at the Staple Street station. She said that she could not say what the riders final destination
was. Mr. Kinnison expressed his concern that the trolley system would have to go the City Hall and
the County Courthouse, since the trplley system was designed to attract tourists. He also expressed
his concern that this route would net be cost effective, because he did not believe that there would
be enough demand from the ridership to warrant the expense of building this particular route. Mr.
Wulkan replied that it would be difficult to obtain federal funds for the project if did not connect
directly into the current transit system. Ms. Watson added that another benefit of connecting to City
Hall and the County Courthouse was the available parking, which would facilitate a park and ride
arrangement.
Mr. Kinnison asked if the timing of the streetcar project would coincide with the stormwater
system improvements downtown. City Manager Noe replied that there was more urgency for the
downtown drainage improvements, so there would be a great deal of coordination that would need
to take place for the two processes to work together. Mr. Kinnison noted that much of the drainage
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work that needed to be done was in the Water Street area, so if the Shoreline Boulevard alignment
was chosen, then the issue would be moot. City Manager Noe agreed. Mr. Kinnison cautioned that
an effective public information campaign would be key to the success of the project. Ms. Carol
Scott, Manager of Public Involvement, replied that a number of non-traditional methods were being
added to the usual methods of reaching the public, including "Go to Them" events and documenting
opinions and feedback through web based surveys. Finally, Mr. Kinnison said that he had enjoyed
the trip to visit Tampa and New Or eans, particularly Tampa because of its similarities to Corpus
Christi.
Council Member Kelly com
gotten in rehabilitating economical]
would like to see the project expan
revitalize that area and to change t
asked how expandable the project
population. Mr. Wulkan replied th
a regional streetcar project. He sai
economic development was not g
achieve the best results, Mr. Wulk
ented that he was struck by the results other communities have
challenged areas with a streetcar system. He stressed that he
into the Agnes and Laredo Streets corridor at some point to
e possible perception that this was a "Shoreline project". He
would be, so that it would impact a broader section of the
t the feasibility study had looked at the possibility of creating
that the project was definitely expandable. He cautioned that
aranteed to be a result of the streetcar implementation. To
stressed that there would need to be partnership between the
city and RTA to determine where new development was wanted and how many tools there were
available to achieve it. He said that the streetcar system could be one of the tools available. Mr.
Kelly asked why some projects were successful while others were not. Mr. Wulkan replied that it
was a combination of urban planning, incentives and the market.
Council Member Noyola spoke in support of the streetcar project, but noted that he did not
want it to affect the drainage improvements planned for other areas besides downtown. He also
suggested that the line be expanded to the Port Avenue area in hopes of triggering economic
development in that area. He spoke In support of the Shoreline Boulevard alignment for the streetcar
system. Council Member Garrett asked if it would be feasible to have two tracks running down
North Chaparral and South Water Street. Mr. Wulkan replied that it was possible, but there were
two issues: it would be more expen$ive because more stations would be needed and that the power
sources would need to be duplicated. Mr. Garrett commented that he felt the City Hall connection
was important because it would provide more available parking. He said that this was an exciting
project and he supported.
The next presentation was Item 14 regarding the Fourth Quarter FY 2002-2003
Budget/Performance Report. Ms. Cindy O'Brien, Acting Director of Management and Budget,
stated that the information contained in the report represented preliminary year end financial data.
She said that the Budget Office made every attempt to account for and include outstanding
encumbrances and anticipated final adjustments based upon current information available. She
noted that the final audited results would be reflected in the city's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) due for completion in November 2003. She added that the City Council goals/issues
had been updated and were included as a separate section.
Ms. O'Brien said there were a number of issues that had to be considered in the preparation
of the budget. She noted that the city had lost $1 million in revenues from the hospital district that
had been used to fund the Health Department. She also said that, due to deregulation, the city's
electric franchise revenue had also been declining, resulting in a reduction of $1 million in revenues.
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Finally, Ms. O'Brien stated that the Phase I implementation of the employee compensation and
classification plan was scheduled for this fiscal year, and would require $2 million in funding.
Regarding General Fund YTD revenues, Ms. O'Brien noted that sales tax revenues were
year ending July 31, 2002. She said that a contributing factor
ects of the events of September 11. However, Ms. O'Brien
es for August were running $87,000 over estimates. She also
were running below revenue projections, due to a September
rl that only failure -to -appear cases were eligible for collection.
d a 30 percent collection fee on all delinquent accounts, which
currently $600,000 under budget foi
for this decline was the delayed of
commented that the sales tax revem
said that Municipal Court revenues
2002 opinion by the Attorney Gener
She said that a recent bill now allow
would help this fiscal year.
Regarding General Fund exl
under budget. She said that this re;
expenditures when revenues did not
fiscal notes, including the unanticil
enditures, Ms. O'Brien reported that all departments were at or
lected positively on the management, who managed to reduce
meet expectations. Ms. O'Brien discussed several general fund
ated expenses related to storm/tornado costs, a sales tax audit
adjustment of $796,125 and significant measures to curtail overall operating costs. She said that the
year end result was a preliminary nit increase of $1.3 million in unreserved fund balance, mainly
due to a reduction in department expenditures.
Regarding the YTD enterpr se fund revenues, Ms. O'Brien noted that water fund revenues
were recording at 95 percent. Sh said that the low consumption was attributable to the large
amount of rainfall the city had in 20b2-2003. She noted that the gas fund had fluctuated due to the
fluctuating cost of fuel. With regar4 to the wastewater fund, Ms. O'Brien pointed out the fund was
running 164 percent of budget at this time because of the proceeds of the advance refunding in 2003.
If this portion of the budget was retnoved, then she said that the budget would run 93 percent of
revenues. With regard to YTD expenditures, Ms. O'Brien said that the utilities funds correspond
with the changes noted in the revenue percentages.
Ms. O'Brien reviewed a member of notes regarding the combined utilities, including the
following: storm/tornado related costs; lower water sales; higher PGA "pass through" costs; and
significant measures to curtail operating costs. She said that the year end result was the programmed
draw down of the fund balance.
With regard to the internal service fund revenues, she noted that Maintenance Services was
running higher than normal because of the $10 million loan they had received for improvements to
the One Stop Center. Ms. O'Brien noted that the internals service fund expenditures were running
under budget except for Risk Management, which was running over budget due to rising medical
costs.
Ms. O'Brien provided a number of Risk Management fund fiscal notes, including the
following: self-insurance claims lower than budget estimates, employee funded benefits accounted
for separately as a "pass through" cost; and general liability remediation work funded directly by
departments. She concluded that the year end result was an improved year end position compared
to earlier budget estimates, running $1.2 million in the black.
With regard to Special Revenue funds, Ms. O'Brien reported that the Hotel Occupancy tax
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fund was reporting 93 percent of revenues. She noted that the revenues from the island were
included on top of this amount, and that there were currently underestimated. She remarked that the
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 fund had outperformed estimates, and was running at 155 percent of
budget. She said that the special revenue expenditures for the Reinvestment Zone No. 2, the
seawall, and the arena expenditure were all in their second year of operations. She said that the
fluctuations in these categories wee due because they were developing new debt schedules and
reflecting them in the budget. Ms. 'Brien concluded the presentation by mentioning the following
hotel occupancy tax and visitor fac lity fund fiscal notes: decrease in tourism reflected in the hotel
occupancy revenues; and significant measures to curtail overall operating costs for convention
center.
Mayor Neal expressed his oncern that the variances in the fourth quarter report were not
reflected in the general fund budg t summary for the year. City Manager Noe replied that the
variances were comparing one year o the prior year, as opposed to being a year-end update of which
departments had come in at budget nd which had not. He said that staff could add a section to the
fourth quarter report that provided this information. Mayor Neal replied that he thought that the
intent of the fourth quarter report Should be to inform the Council on how each department had
performed. He stressed that it was important for the Council, as a policy making body, to know that
the variances were reflected in the budget because it would affect their decision. He said that he
wanted a year-to-date budget comljarison from this point forward.
The final presentation was Item 15 regarding the Bond 2000 quarterly report. City Manager
Noe noted that this a particular important update because the city was close to the third
anniversary of Bond 2000. He said that by this point, the city had committed to having most of the
projects underway.
City Engineer Escobar reported that of the five Public Health and Safety projects, the
following actions had been taken: one had been completed; one was near completion; two are under
construction; and one was in the latter design stages. Of the thirty-two Park and Recreation projects,
the following actions had been taken: all thirty-two projects had been completed; and an additional
seven approved projects were receiving further construction enhancements due to cost savings.
Finally, of the thirty street improvement projects, the following actions had been taken: seven
projects had been completed; three were near completion; eleven were under construction; one was
pending Council award; two were under design and close to bidding; four were waiting TxDOT
coordination; and two were on-going (city share of new subdivisions and street lighting).
Council Member Noyola spoke regarding the project on Cliff Maus Road, saying that the
contractor had placed some dirt behind a daycare center in the area. He asked if the dirt was going
to be removed. Mr. Escobar replied that he would find out.
Council Member Kinnison asked for an update on the light on Saratoga Boulevard. Mr.
Escobar replied that it would be an additional two months before the project could proceed because
they were waiting for equipment. Council Member Kinnison asked for a status on the Yorktown
project. Mr. Escobar replied that the project was being bid now and the bids would be received on
October 15.
Regarding the Seawall Project, Mr. Escobar said that the stepped seawall from Power Street
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to Peoples Street was on schedule for bidding in the November/December time frame. He said that
the remainder of the Phase One stepped seawall, from the barge dock to Power Street, was
anticipated to be completed by year's end. He reviewed that the Council had awarded a second
construction contract for the T -head and L -head portion of the seawall construction and a third
design contract to complete Phas C for the Marina Reach was also awarded. Mayor Neal
mentioned that a portion of the Mc ee Beach area was littered with trash. Mr. Escobar replied that
the city has been working with T xas A&M University - Corpus Christi to obtain a grant to
determine how to capture the trash oming out of the drainage box in that area.
Mr. Escobar reported that lti-purpose Arena Facility project was progressing very well.
Council Member Noyola asked if t e walk-through for this facility was going to be rescheduled.
Mr. Escobar replied affirmatively.
Mayor Neal remarked that t e seawall construction would present an excellent opportunity
to remove the median on Shoreline oulevard near the arena and convention center. City Manager
Noe replied that the South Centra Area Development Plan contained a major discussion and
recommendation on this issue for t e Council's consideration. Mayor Neal reiterated that the city
should seriously consider removi g the medians near the arena and convention center. City
Manager Noe said that staff would rovide a rough cost estimate for removing the medians.
City Engineer Escobar remarked that the purchase of the land with an option to buy an
additional 80 acres for the Public S fety Training Facility was on the agenda today. City Manager
Noe said that the site was ideal but that it had to be broken up into phases because the land
acquisition cost was not built into the bond issue. Mr. Escobar said that the design for the fire tower
and the shooting range would be available in November 2003.
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Mayor Neal referred to Itent 16, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0803-01, Rhonda McGinley-Lehnert: A change of zoning from an "R -1B" One -
family Dwelling District to an "AB" Professional Office District on Flour Bluff Gardens,
Block 3, Lots 13 and 14, located along the southwest corner of Waldron Road and June
Drive.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended the approval
of an "AB" Professional Office District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. A
motion was made, seconded, and passed to close the public hearing.
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Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16. ORDINANCE NO. 025497
Amending the Zoning Or finance upon application by Rhonda McGinley-Lehnert by
changing the zoning map in eference to Flour Bluff Gardens, Lots 13 and 14 from "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling Dis ict to "AB" Professional Office District; amending the
comprehensive plan to acco nt for any deviations from the existing comprehensive plan.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal referred to Item 17, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zor ing case:
Case No. 0803-02, John Ma in: A change of zoning from a "B-3" Business District to an
"I-2" Light Industrial Dis 'ct on Yorkwald Acres, Lot 14, located on the east side of
Waldron Road and approxi ately 450 feet north of Yorktown Boulevard.
City Secretary Chapa said t ie Planning Commission and staff recommended the approval
of a "I-2" Light Industrial District. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. A motion
was made, seconded, and passed to Close the public hearing. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
17. ORDINANCE NO. 02549
Amending the Zoning Ordiqiance upon application by John Mankin by changing the zoning
map in reference to Yorkwiald Acres, Lot 14, from "B-3" Business District to "I-2" Light
Industrial District; amending the comprehensive plan to account for any deviations from the
existing comprehensive plain.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
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Mayor Neal deviated from the agenda and opened discussion on Item 10 regarding a letter
of agreement for the Nueces River Watershed Feasibility Study. Assistant City Manager Massey
explained that the Corps of Engineers (COE) had completed a reconnaissance study of the Nueces
River basin, which identified 10 projects as being of COE interest. He said that projects of COE
interest usually involved ecosystem restoration or flood damage control. He said that if the COE
found co-sponsors for these projects, then feasibility studies could be conducted to determine the
viability of the projects.
Mr. Massey said that under federal rules, the COE and co-sponsors shared the cost of the
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feasibility study on a 50-50 basis. If the project was determined to be feasible and a decision was
made to execute the project, up to 65 percent of the construction cost could be funded by the COE.
He said this was a distinct advantage to working with the COE.
Mr. Massey stated that all
Nueces River Basin. He said that th
were the Hill Country streams and
that the reconnaissance study ident
six were chosen to continue into the
taking place in the Nueces Bay Bas
f the projects identified in the study would be executed in the
e important ecosystems dependent on the Nueces River System
associated springs and the Nueces Delta and Estuary. He said
Pied the following ten potential projects, and of these projects,
feasibility phase. Mr. Massey said that staff felt that any project
n was of interest to the city, because the outcome could further
or detract from our water rights in the area. He said that each of the six projects was mentioned in
the Regional Water Plan as a wa to optimize our watershed, create drought -proof supplies or
demonstrate environmental benefit to Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries. He listed the six projects
as follows: Cotulla diversion; tw -way pipe with off -channel storage; desalination; recharge
enhancement projects; wastewater iversions to the Nueces River Delta (treated effluent placement);
and brush control.
Mr. Massey said that there were five other agencies besides the COE that had expressed
interest in becoming co-sponsors far various combinations of those projects. He said that staff's
accomplishments to date were the following: identified co-sponsors; developed a Draft Project
Management Plan, including phasing of projects and clear stopping points; and developed draft
Federal Cost Share agreement. He said that the final draft Federal Cost Share Agreement covered
the following: obligations of the parties; method of payment; study management and coordination;
termination or suspension; as well as - disputes, maintenance of records, relationship of parties,
prohibition against lobbying and obligations of future appropriations.
Mr. Massey said that the cost to complete all six projects are estimated at $10 million and
take four to five years to complete, with a 50-50 cost share between the COE and the co-sponsors.
Thus, the co-sponsors would be required to contribute $5 million. He said that it was estimated that
the city's share of the total cost of the feasibility study would be $1.7 million, or 17 percent, if all
six studies were taken to completion. He noted that the agreement was written so that an individual
study could be terminated prior to c¢mpletion. He said that in-kind contributions would be accepted.
Council Member Scott asked why the city was providing financial support for the recharge
enhancement project when it appeared that it would benefit San Antonio at our expense. Mr.
Massey replied that if in fact the project was found to be feasible and was approved for federal
funding, then the city should be involved to assure that the mitigation was properly addressed. Mr.
Scott took exception to this, saying that it seemed like a high price to pay to protect the city's
interests. Mr. Massey replied that the mitigation could be a desal plant or other valuable project.
Mr. Scott stated that he opposed to financially supporting a project that would benefit San Antonio
at our expense. Mr. Massey replied that if one looked at all six of the projects, four of the projects
would benefit Corpus Christi.
In response to Mr. Colmenero's question, Mr. Massey said that San Antonio could proceed
with its plans without Corpus Christi's input. He said that the city can fight the project either on the
outside or on the inside of the process. He said that by participating in the agreement, the city was
not required to agree with the project.
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Council Member Kelly asked if there were any ideas on how to address flooding downstream
of Lake Corpus Christi. Mr. Massey replied that in his opinion, the most cost effective way to
prevent flooding would be to find Ways to manage the water so that more can be used for water
supply. Mr. Kelly stated that he wa galled at participating financially in San Antonio's attempt to
encroach on the city's water suppl} . He said that he hated to lose river water for a riskier water
source like desalination. He ackno,,r,11661edged that the city would probably have to participate in order
to assert those positions.
Mayor Neal asked for public comment. Mr. Johnny French, 4417 Carlton, asked the Council
to postpone action on the feasibilitstudy until public forums are held.
Council Member Chesney a pressed his concern that it was not clear what the Council was
deciding on today regarding this it m. A discussion ensued over exactly what the Council would
be committing the city to by appro ing this item. City Manager Noe said that the Council would
be allowing the city to enter into the agreement with the COE and its co-sponsors for the feasibility
study. He said that the city would 41so be providing $105,000 to meet the first year's cash match
as part of the federal cost-sharing agreement. Mr. Massey said that future funding would be
appropriated a year at a time, with fie Council's approval. City Manager Noe added that if the city
decided that they did not want to continue with the project, they could pull out and the entities could
still continue with the process.
Council Member Colmeneto stated that he did not like the fact that this resolution was
presented to the Council for their consideration less than 72 hours before they had to make a
decision. He asked Mr. Massey to avoid this in the future.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 025494
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign a letter of agreement with
the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, committing the City of
Corpus Christi to execute an agreement between the Department of the Army and the Nueces
River Authority, City of Corpus Christi, San Antonio Water System, San Antonio River
Authority, and the Guadalupe -Blanco River Authority for the Nueces River Watershed
Feasibility Study.
The foregoing resolution was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience. Mr. Jerry Wilkinson, 138 Catlania in
Rockport, TX, spoke regarding the marina's failure to provide the titles to three boats that he
purchased November 11, 2001 at an auction.
Mr. Phil Rosenstein spoke regarding the city's good financial standing compared to Nueces
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County.
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Mayor Neal deviated fromhe agenda and referred to Item 18a, and a motion was made,
seconded and passed to open the p4blic hearing on the following street closures:
TRACT A
18.a. Public hearing to consider4bandoning and vacating a 1.445 acre tract of land (62,965.30
square feet) of the Lak view Circle Street right-of-way, out of Westend Heights
Subdivision.
TRACT B
18.c. Public hearing to consider abandoning and vacating a 1.447 acre tract of land (63,025.90
square feet) of the Baymoor Boulevard and Ebony Street right-of-ways, out of the Baymoor
Addition Subdivision.
TRACT C
18.e. Public hearing to consider abandoning and vacating a 1.629 acre tract of land (70,945.40
square feet) of a portion ofNueces Bay Boulevard, north of the West Broadway Street right-
of-way, out of the Flint Hills Resources, LP.
TRACT D
18.g. Public hearing to consider abandoning and vacating a 0.562 acre tract of land (24,480.70
square feet) of a portion of Koepke Street right-of-way, out of Nueces Bay Heights
Extension Subdivision.
TRACT E
18.i. Public hearing to consider abandoning and vacating a 0.559 acre tract of land (24,357.30
square feet) of a portion of Moore Street right-of-way, out ofNueces Bay Heights Extension
Subdivision.
Mr. Art Sosa, Assistant Director of Development Services, explained that abandoning and
vacating these five public rights-of-way would lead to Item 19, which would allow the city to
acquire the property from Flint Hills Resources to construct the Police and Fire Public Safety
Training Facility. No one spoke in opposition to these items. A motion was made, seconded and
passed to close the public hearing.
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
TRACT A:
18.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025499
Ordinance abandoning and acating a 1.445 acre tract of land (62,965.30 square feet) of the
Lakeview Circle Street ri ht -of -way, out of Westend Heights Subdivision; subject to
compliance with the specifi d conditions.
An emergency was declare, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colm ero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
TRACT B:
18.d. ORDINANCE NO. 0255001
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1.447 acre tract of land (63,025.90 square feet) of the
Baymoor Boulevard and Ebony Street right-of-ways, out of the Baymoor Addition
Subdivision; subject to con}pliance with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
TRACT C:
18.f. ORDINANCE NO. 02550j
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1.629 acre tract of land (70,945.40 square feet) of a
portion of Nueces Bay Bot4levard, north of the West Broadway Street right-of-way, out of
the Flint Hills Resources, I„P; subject to compliance with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
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TRACT D:
18.h. ORDINANCE NO. 025502
Ordinance abandoning and acating a 0.562 acre tract of land (24,480.70 square feet) of a
portion of Koepke Street ri t -of -way, out of Nueces Bay Heights Extension Subdivision;
subject to compliance with e specified conditions.
An emergency was declarec, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
TRACT E:
18.j. ORDINANCE NO. 025503
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.559 acre tract of land (24,357.30 square feet) of a
portion of Moore Street right-of-way, out of Nueces Bay Heights Extension Subdivision;
subject to compliance with .he specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye";
Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal opened discus on on Item 19 regarding the acquisition of property from Flint
Hills Resources for the constructs of the Police and Fire Public Safety Training Facility. City
Manager Noe explained that Item 19a would allow the city to acquire the site for the first phase of
the facility. He said that Item 19b v$'ould give the city the option to purchase more land to complete
the future phases of the project. In response to Mayor Neal's question, Mr. Noe replied that the first
phase of the project, the only phase that was funded, would construct the firing range on the right
and the fire tower on the left. He sa d that in subsequent phases, staff would need to go back to Flint
Hills and negotiate.
There were no comments from the audience. Mr. Kinnison asked what the time line was for
constructing the first phase and letting the contract. City Engineer Escobar replied that the plans
were 95 percent complete on Phase 1, and should be completed by late October or early November.
Mr. Kinnison asked how long the construct would take. Mr. Escobar replied that construction could
start as early as December 2003, with a 12 -month construction period. In response to Mr.
Kinnison's question, City Manager Noe said that cost estimates for Phase 1 would not be available
until the plans were complete. Once staff had the estimates, Mr. Noe said that they would evaluate
when Phase 1 could begin.
Council Member Colmenero asked if this new facility would be near the Industrial Fire
Training Facility. Mr. Escobar replied affirmatively. Mr. Noe added that the city has spent time
speaking with Del Mar College to coordinate the construction of their facilities to ensure that there
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was as little duplication as possible.
Council Member Garrett was concerned that the Fire and Police Departments would not have
classrooms for use in the new facility. Mr. Escobar said that the classrooms would be constructed
in future phases.
Council Member Kelly asked if this site was isolated and far removed from residential areas.
Mr. Escobar replied affirmatively.
Council Member Kinnison asked what the cost would be to extend water lines to this site.
Mr. Escobar replied that he would et him know. He said that the line would have to be large for
use by the Fire Department for their fire training.
City Secretary Chapa poll4 the Council for their votes as follows:
19.a. MOTION NO. 2003-346
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Real Estate Sales Contract
with Flint Hills Resources LP, of Corpus Christi, Texas for the purchase of fee simple
property rights to two tract$ of land totaling 16.24 acres located east of Carbon Plant Road
and Hearns Ferry Road at the sales price of $162,400 plus $2,000 in closing costs with
payment being composed of $64,090 in cash and $98,310 in vacated and abandoned street
right-of-way; for the consttuction of the Police and Fire Public Safety Training Facility,
Phase 1, Project No. 5118. (Bond Issue 2000)
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
19.b. MOTION NO. 2003-347
Motion authorizing the Ciny Manager or his designee to enter into an option contract with
Flint Hills Resources, LP, pf Corpus Christi, Texas for the remaining 86.529 acres owned
by Flint Hills Resources, I?p located east of Carbon Plant Road and Heams Ferry Road at
the sales price of $865,290 with the cost of the option at $1,000 for a two-year term; for the
construction of the Police and Fire Public Safety Training Facility, Phase 1, Project No. 118.
(Bond Issue 2000)
The foregoing motion was passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the Downtown Drainage Improvements
Design project. City Engineer Escobar said that this contract was with Urban Engineering, and
Amendment No. 1 would allow staff to complete the scoping of project. He said that the contract
was in the amount of $732,010. He said that the following four elements of the project were
scheduled for completion: the design and construction of a new storm water pump station to greatly
increase the pumping capacity to the existing Kinney Street Pump Station; a new interceptor along
Water Street to the new pump station; a new discharge conduit from the pump station to the bay; and
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additional inlets on existing storm sewer to increase capacity. There were no comments from the
audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
20. MOTION NO. 2003-348
Motion authorizing the Cit;
contract for professional ser
the amount of $732,010 foi
2036.
Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a
ices with Urban Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the Downtown Drainage Improvements Design, Project No.
The foregoing motion was Gassed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Noyola and Scot, voting "Aye"; Colmenero and Cooper were absent.
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Mayor Neal announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as follows:
21. Executive session under Tetras Government Code Section 551.074 regarding deliberations
for the appointment of two members of the Board of Directors, Nueces County Appraisal
District with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.
22. Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087
regarding the South Wharf Project in the Corpus Christi Marina with possible discussion and
action related thereto in open session.
23. Executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072 and 551.087
regarding the acquisition and development of site for minor league baseball stadium, with
possible discussion and related action in open session.
The Council went into executive session.
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The Council returned from executive session. Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's
report. City Manager Noe announced that an immunization clinic would be held on Friday from
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hector P. Garcia Texas
Armory National Guard on Horne Street. He also said that the city was undertaking a very
aggressive schedule for mosquito spraying, but noted that the spraying could not commence until
the rain stopped. Mr. Noe said that on September 30, there would be a joint meeting between the
Council and the Port Authority at 11:30 a.m. at the Ortiz Center. He said that the regular meeting
would be held at 2:00 p.m., and there would be items regarding the six-month anniversary of the One
Stop Center, Memorial Coliseum re -use, the Way it Was video by the Landmark Commission, and
the STAP services agreement.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 7:45 p.m. on September 23, 2003.
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