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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReference Agenda City Council - 04/14/200911:45 A.M. - Procamation declaring April 17, 2009 as "Corpus Christi Children's Book Festival Day' Proclamation declaring April 18, 2009 as "Earth Day-Bay Day' and the month of April as "Earth Month" Proclamation declaring April 21, 20D9 as "Volunteer Recognition Day' Proclamation declaring the week of April 12-18, 2009 as "National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week" AGENDA CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD ST. CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78401 APRIL 14, 2009 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC NOTICE- THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACT/VA TED PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITYCOUNCIL CHAMBERS DUR/NG MEETINGS OFTHE CITYCOUNCIL. Members of the audience will be provided an opportuhity to address the Council at approximately 12:00 p.m. or at the, end of the Council Meeting, whichever is earlier. Please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state yourname and address. Your prosentation will be limited to three minutes. if you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present ft to the CRy Secretary. Si Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree qua su ingfEs es limftado, habrS un intErprete ingl8s-espanol en todas las juntas del Concilio para ayudarle. 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 once (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made. A. Mayor Henry Garrett to call the meeting to order. 6. Invocation to be given by Reverend Henry Williams, Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship Church. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. M1~or ~~~, ~- D. City Secretary Armando Chapa to call the.roll of the required C arter Officers. Mayor Henry Garrett._~// Mayor Pro Tem Larry Elizondo, Sr. Council Members: Melody Cooper Mike Hummell Bill Kelly Priscilla Leal Michael McCutchon John Marez Nelda Martinez E. MINUTES: City Manager Angel R. Escobar >/ City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa Approval of Regular Meetings of March 24, 2009 and March 31, 2009. (Attachment # 1) INt1~YCC1 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 2 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at dte end of the agentla summary) F. BOARDS 8 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE) G. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: For administrative convenience, certain of the agenda items are listed as motions, resolutions, orordinances. If deemed appropriate, the City Council will use a differentmethod ofadop6on 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 maybe made at this meeting of a vote at the last regular, or a subsequent special meeting; such agendas are incorporated herein forreconsiderafionavd action on any reconsidered item. H. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: (NONE) CONSENT AGENDA Notice to the Public The following items are ofa routine oradministrefive nature. The Councilhas been furnished with background and support material on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items wilt 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. FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS: (O~ ~ ~ ~ I O . CJ p (At this point the Council will vote on alt motions, resolutions and ordinances not removed for individual consideration) 2. Motion approving a service agreement for dumpster route service in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0103-09 with Allied Waste, of Corpus Christi, Texas, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $116,375.76 of which $38,791.92 is required forthe remainder of FY 2008-2009. The term of the contract will be 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. This service will be utilized at thirty-nine different City facilities. Funds have been budgeted in FY 2008-2009 by the using departments. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 2) 2009 079 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 3 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summary) 3. Motion approving the purchase of four (4) trailer mounted air compressors in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0125-09 from Air Specialty & Equipment Co., of Corpus Christi, Texas based on low bid meeting specifications for a total amount of $70,674.58. These units are replacements and will be used by the Water Department. Funding is available in the FY 2008- 2009 Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 3) 4. Motion approving a supply agreement for portable chemical toilet service in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-0054-09 with Skid-O-Kan Co., of Corpus Christi, Texas based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $71,940 of which $17,985 is required for the remainder of FY 2008-2009. The term of the supply agreement will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additionaltwelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted bythe using departments in FY 2008-2009. (Requires 2l3 Vote) (Attachment # 4) 5. Motion approving the purchase of traffic signals and equipment from the following companies for the following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI-008ti-09 based on low bid, most advantageous bid and low bid meeting specifications for a total amormt of $285,873. Funds have been budgeted by Traffic Signals in FY 2008-2009. (Requires 2l3 Vote) (Aiiachment # 5) Texas Hiahwav Products. LTD Paradisfm Traffic Systems. Inc. Round Rock, Texas Arlington, Texas Item No.: 1, 3, 12 and 13 Item No.: 17 $65,025 $65,700 Control Technologies. Inc. Consolidated Traffic Control. Inc. Tomball, Texas Arlington, Texas Item No.: 4, 6-9, 14, 15, 18 and 19 Item No.: 2, 5, 10, 11 and 16 $89,748 $65,400 2009 080 2009 081 2009 082 TOTAL AWARD: $285,873 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 4 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the end of the agenda summery) 6.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize the purchase of licenses and consulting services from Innovative Management Solutions of Plano, Texas to implement Primavera P6.2 Project Management program for engineering and construction projects at a cost of $38,149.20 for the software licenses, $12,000 for assessment of department current project management organization, $66,450 for the Primavera implementation fees and $8,467.60 for the first year annual license maintenance. Software licenses and consulting services are being purchased from GSA (US General Service Administration) authorized supplier at GSA software prices. {Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 6) 6.b. Motion approving the purchase of continued annual maintenance from Innovative Management Solutions of Plano, Texas for the Primavera Project Management software solution subject to annual appropriation of funds. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 6) 7. Motion approving the purchase of consulting services from Citagus Software of Duluth, Georgia to implement the PeopleSoft Project Costing Module for a not to exceed amount of $106,080. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 7) 8.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the amount of $20,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project {STEP) for occupant protection enforcement overtime within the Police Department and to execute all related documents., (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 8) 8.b. Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding of the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department in No. 1061 Police Grants Fund. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 8) 20.09 os3 2009 084 2009 085 2009 086 0 2 8 ]. 0'7 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 5 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer W legend et tl~e end or the agenda summary) 9.a. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governors Division of Emergency Management, in the amount of $13,040 far hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities, in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 9) 9.b. Ordinance appropriating $13,040 from the Texas Department of Public Safety, Governor s Division of Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund for public awareness brochures, school book covers, production and broadcast of public service announcements, and to conduct an emergency response exercise and activities, with a cash or soft match of $3,260. (Requires 2l3 Vote) (Attachment # 9) 10.a. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a (ease agreement with the Buccaneer Commission, Inc. ("Commission") for 2009 Buccaneer Days Festival and related activities to allow use of City property bounded by Resaca Street to Palo Alto Street and Shoreline Boulevard and North Chaparral Street up to and including Barge Dock area; during April 20 through May 6, 2009, provide for Commission paying 50% police overtime and 100% all other City costs and fees. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 10) 10.b. Motion approving a $5.00 admission fee and/or $3.00 for adults (depending on date) and $3.00 per day for seniors, children under the age of 17 and taller than 36 inches, and persons with disabilities for Buccaneer Days Festival from April 23, 2009 through May 3, 2009. (Attachment # 10) 11. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Landry's Seafood and Steakhouse -Corpus Christi, Inc. to allow Landry's operation of golf cart shuttle service at People's Street T-head, during the following dates and times: during 12:01 a.m. Saturday April 18, 2009 through 11:59 p.m. Wednesday April 22, 2009; during 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. each night of the Boat Show starting April 23, 2009 ending April 26, 2009; and also during 12:01 a.m. through 5:59 p.m. on Monday April 27, 2009; and subject to compliance with the 028108 0?_8109 028110 2009 087 028].11 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 6 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at iha end of tha agentla summary) following conditions: (1) insurance and indemnity provisions established by City Manager; and (2) visitors to Landry's must be transported directly to and from the restaurant to the gate entrance. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 11) 12. Resolution to support the City of Corpus Christi, Texas bid for the 2012 Texas Recreation and Park Society Institute and Trade Show in cooperation with the Texas Park and Wildlife Department and the Southwest Region of the National Recreation & Park Association to be held in Corpus Christi February 20 through February 25, 2012; and dedicating City resources and the use of the American Bank Center for a total cost of $25,000; and providing an effective date. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 12) 13. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Huff & Mitchell, Inc. of Cypress, Texas in the amount of $2,454,026 for Oso and Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant Basin Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation FY 2008-2009 for Base Bid No. 3. (Requires 2!3 Vote) (Attachment # 13) 14. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No.1 to the Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $25,420 for a total re-stated fee of $66,301 for the Existing Broadway Plant Requirements for design, bid, and construction phase services. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 14) 15. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a professional services contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc., of Austin, Texas not to exceed $72,000 for consulting services necessaryto coordinate review of varioussctivities and research projects for the Rincon Bayou Nueces Delta (RBND) and Allison Effluent Diversion Demonstration Project (EDDP) including natural and man-induced physical conditions, relating to the limited natural freshwater and tidal inflows including man- made programs to enhance inflows to the Delta to increase productivity. (Requires 2!3 Vote) (Attachment # 15) 028112 2009 088 2009 089 2009 090 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 7 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Reler to legend al the end of the agenda summary) 16. Motion authorizing the City Manage r his designee to execute a Real Estate Sales Contra tth J. Palmer Green in the amount of $150,000 plu ,950 in closing s, for the purchase of fee simple perty rights to land improvem known as Parcel 3, scribed as Lots 1A ough 1 F, t ast 42.19 feet of Lo 13 and 14, and the est 50 feet Lots 15 and 16, Bioc , Sunnyside Addition ith the stre address of 1821 N. P Avenue, necessaryf the North P rt Avenue, IH- 37 to U 181 Street Improvem t Project a for other related publl urposes. (Bond 200 Requires 2 Vote) (Attachment # 16) 17.a. First Reading Ordinance -Amending Section 53-255 ofthe Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Ayers Street between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive from 30 MPH to 20 MPH, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 17) 17.b. First Reading Ordinance -Amending Section 53-255 ofthe Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Elizabeth Street between Santa Fe Street and Ocean Drive from 30 MPH to 20 MPH, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 17) 17.c. First Reading Ordinance -Amending Section 53-255 ofthe Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Sante Fe Street between Ayers Street and Elizabeth Street from 30 MPH to 20 MPH, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; providing for penalties; and providing for publication. (Attachment # 17) PUBLIC HEARINGS: ZONING CASES: l-L. ur ~ ~.Z; SO~-~, 18. Case No. 0309-01, Ross & Judith Sisson: A change of zoning from a "B-2" Bayfront Business District to an "I-2" Light Industrial District resulting in a change of land use from Bayfront Business to Light Industrial on property described as 1.4 acres out of Lot 23, Section 54, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, and Gadwell Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, located at 2502 and 2512 Laguna Shores Road. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 18) Fa. Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 8 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer to legend at the entl of the agenda summary) Planning Commission & Staff's Recommendation: Denialofthe requested "I-2" Light Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit subject to a site plan for a pet groom/boarding business, small dog and cat rescue shelter and dog service, and therapy/training facility subject to ten (10) conditions. ORDINANCE Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Ross W. and Judith A. Sisson, by changing the Zoning Map in reference Q ~ g~. 1 3 to 1.4 acres out of Lot 23, Section 54, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, and Gadwell Addition, Block 1, Lot 2, ~ S .n from "B-2" Bayfront Business District to "B-2/SP" Bayfront /~~_„ n , _ ~ „ r_~'J(v Business District with a Special Permit to allow for a pet (, /Y`om' ~`~- groom/boarding business, small dog and cat rescue shelter and dog service, and therapy/training facility, subject to a Site Plan and ten (10) conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and providing for publication. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN: 12 ; ~JU - Z%~-S ~-yti 19.a. ~abfic Hearing to receive public comments regarding fhe Lity of Corpus Christi's proposed FY2009 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CARP) for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) Programs. (To be considered at approximately 1:00 p.m.) (Attachment # 19) 19.b. Council discussion and possible recommendations on a list of projects/activities to be funded. (Requires 2/3 Vote) (Attachment # 19) Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 9 K. REGULAR AGENDA DLO' 22- CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Rater to legend at the end of the agenda summary) CONSIDERATION OF MOTIONS. RESOLUTIONS. AND ORDINANCES: 20.a. Ordinance appropriating $299,900 of the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund 1111 for Packery Channel Monitoring for 2008-2009; changing the FY 2008-2009 0 2 8114 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 to increase appropriations by $299,900. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 20) 20.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to the contract between the City and Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi (Division of Nearshore Research) in the amount of $299,900 for a restated not to 2 Q (, 9 ~ 9 exceed amount of $614,122 for Packery Channel Quarterly Monitoring for 2009-2010. (Requires 213 Vote) (Attachment # 20) 21. Motion to adopt the recommended order of priorities for implementation of Bond 2008 Projects. (Requires 213 Vote) 2 0 0 9 (Attachment # 21) 22.a. Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the General Election held on April 4, 2009: v: the City of Corpus ~ ~ g ~. 1 J Christi, for the purpose of electing the Mayor, and eight Council Members. (Attachment # 22) 092 22.b. Ordinance ordering a Runoff Election to be held on May 9, 2009 in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Council Member O ~ ~~ 1 District Three; designating polling place locations; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. (Attachment # 22) 23. Resolution supporting Legislation to create a Padre Island I~' So ~ II.~~ Gateway Municipal Management District. (Attachment # 23) ~ ~ 8117 L. PRESENTATIONS: Public comment will not be solicffed on Presentation items. 24. Statu of Sto~~ater Drain~Utility Rate evelopment pO (~ G-~ (A chment #714) 1 Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 10 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Rater t0legend at tl78 end of the agenda summary) M. LIMIT PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. IF YOU PLAN TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, PLEASE SIGN THE FORMAT THE REAR OF THE COUNCIL CHAMBER, GIVING YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TOPIC. (A recording is made of the meeting; therefore, please speaklnto the microphone located at the podium and state yourname and address. If you have a petdion or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City Secretary.) 1. MAKE A STATEMENT OF FACTUAL INFORMATION. 2. RECITE AN EXISTING POLICY IN RESPONSE TO THE INQUIRY. 3. ADVISE THE CITIZEN THAT THIS SUBJECT WILL BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA AT A LATER DATE. PER CITY COUNCIL POLICY, NO COUNCIL MEMBER, STAFFPERSON, OR MEMBERS OFTHEAUD/ENCE SHALL BERATE, EMBARRASS, ACCUSE, OR SHOW ANY PERSONAL DISRESPECT FOR ANY MEMBER OF THE STAFF, COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR THE PUBLIC AT ANY COUNCIL MEETING. THIS POLICY /S NOT MEANT TO RESTRAIN A CITIZEN'S FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the City Council may elect to go into executive session of any time during the meeting in order fo discuss any matters listed on the agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meeting Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, and that the City Council specifically expects fo go into executive session on the following matters. In the event the Council elects to go into executive session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the executive session will be publicly announced by the presiding office. Agenda Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2009 Page 11 CITY COUNCIL PRIORITY ISSUES (Refer b legend al the end of the agenda wmmary) 25. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section I ~Z' ~ 1t ~ ~ Z' ~5 551.071, regarding contemplated litigation by Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for damages to State Property, occurring on or about January 20, 2008, with possible discussion and action in open session. 26. Executive session under Section 551.072 and Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code for deliberations regarding the lease of real property and for deliberations regarding the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect relating to Memorial Coliseum with possible discussion and action related in open session. O. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: (NONE) Consideration of resolutions and actions deemed appropriate by the Cify Council as to legislative issues before the 81 a Texas Legislature. P. ADJOURNMENT: 5•~S POSTING STATEMENT: This agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to Clty Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at ,? : 3 o p.m., on April 8, 2009. i3~ti,.z„-;~~~ Armando Chapa City Secretary NOTE: The City Council Agenda can be found on the City's Home Page at www.cctexas.com on the Thursday before regularly scheduled council meetings. If technical problems occur, the agenda will be uploaded on the Internet by Friday before 5:00 p.m. p ~ s~cs ~~ 3;~g -~~;2-Ca Symbols used to highlight action items that implement council goals are on attached sheet. 25. Motion authorizing settlement of claim of Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), for damages to State Property occurring on or about January 20, 2008, for the sum of $100,000, subject to certification of funds. ~ 0 0 9 ~~~ SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1201 LEOPARD ST. APRIL 14, 2009 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act of the following addition to the agenda of the City Council to be considered at the above meeting: K. REGULAR AGENDA Z ~, Z S (nn ` 3 , ~~ 23.1. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 028007, which enacted new provisions related to smoking, to revise the Effective Date to June 15, 2009. 0281.18 POSTING STATEMENT: This supplemental agenda was posted on the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, at ~: 20 p:n'C, April 10, 2009. Q,:1K• '~--- Armando Chapa City Secretary City Council Goals 2007-2009 ~~ ~"" ~.~ ~ ~~~ 14UWNI Develop Street Plan Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Expansion Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) and Model Block Expansion Development Process Improvement Bond 2008 Coliseum- Plan Master Plan Updates Improve Code Enforcement Downtown Plan Charter Review c~ c~ ~~ 0 -„ IN 0 z m z D a N m c~ ~o ~~ C7 n 00 C 9'1 ^Z •_I C r ~^ `+ rn= m~ ~~ z~ O w cc m I~ 0 I~ ~~~ z ~ ~ ~ oo ~ r ~ x 3 ?; ~ ~ ~ n ~ o+ ~ ~ x 3 r_^ 0 n °o G~ N N C1 S fp - O ~ .~ O 3 N ~ G~ C ` t~ ~ ~ D ~ ~ ~ -v D ` ~ _ ~ w b o ` O ~ - ~ ~ ~ o- 9' ~ ~ ~ ~ N a N 0 0 m c D n O c -~i Z G7 n O O C7 x N