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AGENDA
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1201 LEOPARD
APRIL 8, 2003
1:30 P.M.
A. Mayor Samuel L. Neal, Jr. to call the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend E.F. Bennett.
C. 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 Tem John Longoria
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
Acting City Manager George K. Noe
Acting City Attorney R. Jay Reining
City Secretary Armando Chapa
E. MINUTES:
1. Approval of Regular Meeting of March 25, 2003. (Attachment #1)
F. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS:
Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the General Election held on April
5, 2003 in the City of Corpus Christi for the purpose of electing the Mayor and eight Council
Members. (Attachment #2)
2.5.
Ordinance ordering a Runoff Election to be held on April 19, 2003 in the City of Corpus Christi;
designating polling places; enacting provisions incident and relating to the subject and purpose
of this ordinance. (Attachment #2) (To be considered if a Runoff Election is necessary)
Outgoing Councilmember speeches and presentations. (This item will take place if a Runoff
Election is not necessary)
ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT:
This agenda was posted on. the City's official bulletin board at the front entrance to City Hall,
1201 Leopard Street, at c~,~(~ a.rp~ .~'~* I ~ ,2003.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
March 25, 2003 - 2:23 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem John Longoria
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
City Staff'.
Acting City Manager George K. Noe
Acting City Attorney R. Jay Reining
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Recording Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by the Reverend E.F. Bennett and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United
States flag was led by Council Member Bill Kelly. 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 joint Council meeting of March
4, 2003 and the regular Council meetings of March 4, 2003 and March 11, 2003. A motion was
made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 2 of the regular agenda regarding the North Padre
Island Storm Damage Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project, otherwise known as the
Packery Channel Project. The Mayor called for public comment. Mr. JeffFrahm, residing at 13501
Royal Fifth Court, spoke as a representative of the Padre Island Business Association. He spoke
to the importance of the Packery Channel project to the Padre Island community. He thanked the
Council and the Corps of Engineers for their support and their efforts in forwarding this project.
Trian Serbu, residing at 14310 Playa del Rey, asserted his contention that two-thirds of the Packery
Channel project was being financed by the taxpayers instead of by investors, as the Council had
promised the voters during Bond Issue 2000. Nathan Worth, residing at 7537 State Highway 361,
spoke in support of the Council's actions regarding this project. Mayor Neal asked Acting City
Manager Noe to address the concern raised by Mr. Serbu. Mr. Noe stated that the bonds for the
Packery Channel project are supported by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) zone revenues, not by the
general taxpayers.
Council Member Scott asked Mr. Noe to discuss the future plans for the Packery Channel
project. Mr. Noe said that several speakers were in the audience today to provide information on
this subject. Councilman Scott commented that the number of people involved in the project
reflected its complexity and the tremendous effort required to get to this point. Acting City
Manager Noe called on Mr. Tom Utter to provide a brief summary of what the Council was about
to consider. Mr. Utter reported that the first bond sale, otherwise known as the Bond Purchase
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Agreement (BPA), will be signed today. The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) will be
published on April 14 and finalized shortly thereafter. With that finalization, the Project
Cooperation Agreement (PCA) which is before the Council today for authorization, will be executed
sometime in early April or May. Formal advertising of the project for bid by the Corps of Engineers
will take place in two stages: a 30-day notice of intent to advertise followed by the actual
advertising of the project for bid in June. They anticipate the receipt of bids and the award in July.
The July time frame is significant because it ensures the $1,275,000 from the General Land Office
to support this project. The project will take approximately two and half years to complete. He
complimented Colonel Leonard D. Waterworth, U.S. Army, with the Corps of Engineers and his
staff for their assistance in furthering this project. Mr. Utter concluded by saying that the
authorization process appeared to be at an end, barfing any unanticipated setbacks.
Acting City Manager Noe asked Colonel Waterworth to speak regarding this project. Col.
Waterworth said that the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement marks a major milestone
because it will lead to construction on the project later on in 2003. He commented that this would
not have been possible without the joint efforts and leadership of the Council and city staff, state
agencies like the General Land Office, and the congressional delegation in Washington, D.C.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes on items 2a and 2b and the following
motions passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and
Scott voting "Aye"; Garrett and Kelly abstained.
2a. RESOLUTION NO. 025236
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor's designee to execute a Memorandum of
Agreement between the Department of the Army and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for
the North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and Environmental Restoration Project.
2.b. RESOLUTION NO. 025237
Resolution authorizing the Mayor or the Mayor's designee to execute a Project Cooperation
Agreement between the Department of Army and the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for
construction of the North Padre Island Storm Damage Reduction and Environmental
Restoration Project.
Immediately after the vote, Mayor Neal asked the Council, County Commissioner Joe
McComb and County Commissioner Chuck Cazalas, and Colonel Waterworth and his staff, to join
him in the dais to witness the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement and the Project
Cooperation Agreement.
Mayor Neal thanked the city staff for their efforts in furthering this project. He invited Mr.
A1 Allison with M.E. Allison & Company to say a few words regarding the Packery Project. Mr.
Allison said that he signed the bond purchase contract committing his company to purchase the
bonds. His firm will confirm the bonds to their customers tomorrow and close the bond issue on
April 30.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 3 of the regular agenda regarding the issuance of
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commercial paper notes. Ms. Lee Ann Dumbauld, Director of Finance, explained that this item is
the financing mechanism for funding the Capital Improvements Projects budget that the Council had
approved at a prior meeting. The Council also approved Morgan Stanley as the underwriter for the
commercial paper notes in a prior meeting. Through them, staff has taken quotes for the underlying
credit facility and that would be provided by West LB AG at an annual fee of 22 basis points plus
a one-time up front fee of $5,000. Mayor Neal asked if this was short-term paper and Ms.
Dumbanld responded affirmatively. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. ORDINANCE NO. 025238
Ordinance approving and authorizing the issuance of commercial paper notes in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 to provide interim financing to pay Project
Costs for Eligible Projects and to refund obligations issued in connection with an Eligible
Project; authorizing the execution and delivery of a loan note and prescribing the terms,
features and characteristics of such instnunents; approving and authorizing certain
authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of
such commercial paper notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making
certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident
and related to issuance, sale, security and delivery of such commercial paper notes, including
the approval of an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, a Credit Agreement and a Dealer
Agreement; approving the use of an Offering Memorandum in connection with the sale from
time to time of such commercial paper notes; and providing for an effective date.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kiunison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 4 of the regular agenda regarding the issuance and
sale of Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds. Ms. Lee Dumbauld, Director of Finance,
explained that this item is designed to refund higher rate bonds at the city's target rate of 3% in
present value savings. The current rates are approximately 2.15%. Ms. Dumbauld said that staff
is asking the Council to approve a parameter sale so that on whatever day the 3% savings are
available, the Acting City Manager will be authorized to refund the bonds for an estimated savings
of $800,000 to $1 million, depending on the interest rate at that time. In the past, the Council had
approved Dain Rauscher as the underwriter for these types of bonds. Since the Council has
expressed concern about local participation, staff is recommending that the Banc of America be
appointed as the co-manager in this transaction. Acting City Manager Noe added that since 1999,
present value savings on refunding bonds totals $4.5 million. There were no comments from the
audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. ORDINANCE NO. 025239
Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of City of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2003, in an aggregated principal amount not to exceed
$35,000,000.
The foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
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Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 5 of the regular agenda regarding the execution of
a Master Lease Purchase Agreement with the Bane of America. Ms. Lee Ann Dumbauld, Director
of Finance, explained that the city's current leasing agreement expires at the end of the month. Staff
sent out and then reviewed RFPs, and is recommending the selection of Bane of America Leasing
and Capital LLC. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
5. MOTION NO. 2003-108
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Master Lease
Purchase Agreement with Banc of America Leasing and Capital LLC for a one-year term
with an option to renew for one year.
The foregoing motion passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 6 of the regular agenda regarding changes in the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 34 (GASB 34). Ms. Lee Ann Dumbauld,
Director of Finance, said this was a housekeeping item that was needed to properly record activity
in the new funds created to comply with the changes in the GASB. There was no comment from the
audience. Councilman Kinnison asked if this had any effect on any planned expenditures. Ms.
Dumbauld replied that this would have no effect at all. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 025240
Ordinance amending Fiscal Year 2002-2003 Operating Budget as adopted by Ordinance No.
024974 to add Community Enrichment Fund 4720 and Infrastructure Fund 4730 and to
rescind appropriations of $1,479,536.23 in Trust Fund 6010; transferring $13,971.68 from
Trust Fund 6010 to and appropriating in General Fund 1020; transferring $658,123.90 from
Trust Fund No. 6010 to and appropriating in Federal/State Grants Fund 1050; transferring
$773,062.31 from Trust Fund 6010 to and appropriating in Community Enrichment Fund
4720; transferring $2,396.34 from Trust Fund 6010 to and appropriating in Infrastructure
Fund 4730; transferring $31,982 from Trust Fund 6010 to and appropriating in Fire Station
Capital Improvement Program Fund 3190; approving necessary transactions to properly
record activity in the proper funds.
The foregoing ordinance passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
CONSENTAGENDA
Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 7-28). Council members
requested that Items 19, 20, 23 and 26 be discussed. There were no comments from the audience.
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City Secretary Chapa noted that Councilman Kelly would be abstaining on Item 8. A motion was
made and passed to approve Agenda Items 7 through 28, constituting the consent agenda, except for
Items 19, 20,23 and 26, which were pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes and the following motions passed by the following vote: Neal,
Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye" (NOTE:
Kelly abstained on Item 8 only).
7. MOTION NO. 2003-109
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a construction
contract with Jalco, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $2,045,000 for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant's Chlorine Removal and Liquid Disinfection Facilities Project.
8. MOTION NO. 2003-110
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a construction
contract with Jalco, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $230,450 for the Bayfront
Multi-Purpose Arena Off-Site Wastewater Improvements Re-Bid.
9. MOTION NO. 2003-111
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No.
2 with Garver Construction, Ltd., of Houston, Texas in the deductive amount of($121,600)
for the Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main Rehabilitation Project.
10. MOTION NO. 2003-112
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a one-year option
to a construction contract with Rabalais I & E Constructors of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $234,092.40 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Ongoing Instrument
Maintenance Program FY2002-2003.
11. MOTION NO. 2003-113
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No.
3 tO a construction contract with Winship Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $72,883 for the Corpus Christi Animal Shelter and Vector Control Facility.
12. MOTION NO. 2003-i 14
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a construction
contract with Garrett Construction Company of lngleside, Texas in the amount of
$777,878.20 for the Crossgate Channel Water Quality Improvements Project.
13.a. MOTIONNO. 2003-115
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Utility Easement
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instrument with Rachel Cornelia Frazier, et al, in the amount of $34,242.50 for Parcel 33,
comprised ora Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement, necessary for the
Southside Water Transmission Main, Phase 2a, and for other municipal purposes.
13.b. MOTIONNO. 2003-116
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an Utility Easement
instrument with Thomas D. Richardson, et al, in the amount of $34,207.80 for Parcel 34,
comprised of a Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement, necessary for the
Southside Water Transmission Main, Phase 3, and for other municipal purposes.
14. MOTION NO. 2003-117
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract with Albert Kessler, in the amount of $42,500 plus $850 in closing costs, for the
purchase of fee simple property rights for Parcel 1, being all of Lot 26, Block 6, Koolside
Addition, with street address of 5709 Gollihar Road, necessary for the Meadowbrook
Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project, and for other municipal purposes.
15. MOTION NO. 2003-118
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Utility Easement
with the owners, D. H. Braman, et al, in the amount of $30,000 for Parcels 19, 24, 28, 29,
and 30, all out of Artemus Roberts Subdivision and Rowena Shaeffer Subdivision, north of
State Highway 44, between McKenzie Road and County Road 36, in connection with the
Southside Gas Transmission Main, Part D, CR36 to McKenzie Road.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 025241
Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for the blanket coverage of various projects
covering the installation, construction, existence, use, operation and maintenance of certain
highway traffic signals/lighting in the City of Corpus Christi.
17. ORDINANCE NO. 025242
Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to implement the
Participation Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Braselton Land Ventures,
Inc., in the amount of $12,318.16 for the difference in construction price between a I 0" and
16" effluent force main through the Village at Dunbarton Oaks Subdivision Unit 3.
18.a. MOTION NO. 2003-119
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to accept a renewal Weed and
Seed grant in the amount of $225,000 for Site II West for the continued support of the Weed
and Seed Program fi:om the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
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18.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025243
Ordinance appropriating $225,000 from the United States Department of Justice Office of
Justice Programs in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the continued support of the
Weed and Seed Program, Site II West, for FY2002-2003.
21.a. MOTIONNO. 2003-128
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to accept a bequest from the
Estate of Sarah J. Porter in the amount of $55,438.99. The funds are to be used to purchase
books, other printed materials as stipulated in the Last Will and Testament of Miss Porter.
21.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025245
22.
Ordinance appropriating $55,438.99 gitl from the Estate of Sarah J. Porter into the No. 4720
Community Enrichment Special Revenue Fund for the Corpus Christi Public Libraries for
printed books, other printed materials and books for the visually impaired; amending the
FY2002-2003 Operating Budget adopted by ordinance No. 024974 to increase
appropriations by $55,438.99.
MOTION NO. 2003-129
Motion appointing Library Board Member Treva Bedwell to the South Texas Library
System Advisory Council for a term expiring August 31, 2005.
24.a. RESOLUTION NO. 025246
Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to accept a grant from the
Texas Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Management in the amount of
$22,240 for hazardous materials emergency preparedness planning activities, with a City
match of $4,448 in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund, and a total project costs of
$26,688.
24.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025247
25.
27.
Ordinance appropriating $22,240 from the Texas Department of Public Safety Division of
Emergency Management in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for hazardous materials
emergency preparedness planning activities.
ORDINANCE NO. 025248
Ordinance appropriating $34,727.67 from the State of Texas in the No. 1050 Federal/State
Grants Fund for training of police personnel and training equipment.
RESOLUTION NO. 025250
Resolution recognizing public necessity of acquiring three tracts of land for the Corpus
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Christi International Airport Expansion Project, and other municipal purposes; and
authorizing acquisition by means of negotiations or eminent domain proceedings by the City
of Corpus Christi in acquiring the three tracts of land.
28.a. MOTION NO. 2003-131
Motion to amend prior to Second Reading by redesignating County Road 52 extended
between the County Road 73 and F.M. 624 to a "A-2" Arterial Roadway with 100 feet of
right-of-way, four lanes and a median; redesignating of County Road 46 between U.S. 77
and F.M. 666 to a "RA-I" Rural Arterial with 125 of right-of-way, two lanes and two
shoulders; revision to the collector road system south of F.M. 624 and between U.S. 77 and
County Road 73 to achieve a standard spacing of collector streets; and map labeling
corrections.
28.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025251
Second Reading Ordinance - Amending the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, by adopting the revised
Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan for the City and its extraterritorial jurisdiction;
establishing a Unified Transportation Plan for coordination of street improvements
consistent with the public interest; rescinding the Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan
adopted by City Council Ordinance No. 022166, February 22, 1995; amending the
Comprehensive Plan of the City. (First Reading - 3/11/03)
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 19 on the consent agenda regarding the Weed and
Seed Program. Council Member Colmenero asked for clarification on the boundaries of Site II
West. Mr. Dan Whitworth, Director of Park and Recreation, replied that Site II West covered
several different census tracts but basically was comprised of the westside of the city, starting from
Weber Road and going out toward Calallen. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes,
and the following motions passed with the following votes: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
19.a. MOTION NO. 2003-120
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
the City of Corpus Christi Housing and Community Development, Code Enfomement and
Community Policing Division to provide $12,500 from the FY2002-2003 Weed and Seed
Program to implement emergency board up of vacant buildings with illegal activity in Site
II West.
19.b. MOTIONNO. 2003-121
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Planned Parenthood of South Texas, Inc. to provide $4,400 from the FY2002-2003 Weed
and Seed Program to implement collaborative partnerships with existing community
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programs to provide after school, weekend and summer programs in Site II West. The goal
is to reduce at-risk behaviors including drug and alcohol use and teen pregnancy among
Weed and Seed adolescents.
19.c. MOTIONNO. 2003-122
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
The Salvation Army to provide $5,000 from the FY2002-2003 Weed and Seed Program to
implement operations and supportive services necessary to administer the transitional
housing program, Project Bridge for Families. Project Bridge for Families targets homeless
families in Site II West that are ready to leave the emergency shelter and enter a transitional
housing program.
19.d. MOTIONNO. 2003-123
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Fighting to Rid Gangs in America Foundation to provide $7,497 from the FY2002-2003
Weed and Seed Program to implement after school and weekend alternative activities at their
activity center classrooms, gym and computer center.
19.e. MOTIONNO. 2003-124
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Vision Community Organization to provide $10,000 from the FY2002-2003 Weed and Seed
Program to implement the target area with much needed on-site computer education, and all
the benefits that will accompany the project.
19.f. MOTIONNO. 2003-125
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
Ring of Champions to provide $7,497 from the FY2002-2003 Weed and Seed Program to
implement mentoring programs targeted at youth at risk remanded by the local courts, or
currently incarcerated and scheduled to return to the local community within nine months.
19.g. MOTIONNO. 2003-116
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute an agreement with
the Boys and Girls Club of Corpus Christi Inc., to provide $7,498 from the FY2002-2003
Weed and Seed Program to promote abstinence from substance abuse and adolescent sexual
involvement through the practice of responsible behavior.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 20, regarding a Gift Agreement with the Friends of
the Corpus Christi Public Libraries. Mayor Neal asked Herb Canales, Director of Libraries, to
elaborate on this item. Mr. Canales said that Item 20 referred to a major contribution of $50,000 on
that the Friends of the Library had received from the Ed Rachal Foundation to remodel and expand
the children's area in the Central Library. The total amount of the gift agreement is $61,344 and
represents approximately one-third of the funds needed. The Friends of the Library will raise the
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remaining amount needed, approximately $225,000 to $250,000. He recognized three members of
the Friends board who were in the audience: Betty Jean Longoria, Ella Gutierrez and Judy Pressley.
Mayor Neal asked Mr. Canales to speak about Item 23, regarding a rare 1847 lithograph of
the Zachary Taylor encampment in Corpus Christi. Mr. Canales said it was the first image of
Corpus Christi in 1845. It was purchased with funds given in memory of Inez Adams, a longtime
library supporter. Council Member Kelly commented that he thought this piece would be a good
candidate for limited edition prints and posters for sale and distribution. Councilman Colmenero
asked what efforts were being made to recognize bequests made to the library. Mr. Canales replied
that in the case of Sarah J. Porter, he thought that the expansion of the children's library presented
an excellent opportunity to recognize her efforts since she loved children.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes, and the following motions passed
with the following votes: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola
and Scott, voting "Aye".
20.a. MOTIONNO. 2003-127
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount
of $61,344 and to execute a Gift Agreement with the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public
Libraries. The funds are to be used to remodel and expand the children's library at the
Central Library.
20.b. ORDINANCE NO. 025244
Ordinance appropriating $61,344 gift from the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries
into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3210 for improvements to the
Children's Area of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries; amending Capital Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 025144 by increasing appropriations by $61,344.
23. MOTION NO. 2003-130
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement
with the Friends of the Corpus Christi Public Libraries, which provides for a gift to the City
of Corpus Christi of an 1847 lithograph of the Zachary Taylor encampment in Corpus
Christi. The lithograph is to be displayed in the Inez Sterling Adams South Texas Historical
Gallery at the Central Library.
Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 26 regarding Passenger Facility Charge funds.
Councilman Colmenero asked Mr. Dave Hamrick, Director of Aviation, if the revenues based on
airflight and traffic would impact these funds negatively. Mr. Hamrick responded that they would
not affect these funds specifically, but staffwould have to monitor closely furore enplanements to
ensure that they did not decrease. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes.
26. ORDINANCE NO. 025249
Ordinance appropriating $995,812 in Passenger Facility Charge Fund 4621; transferring
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$730,537 in the Airport 2000A Debt Service Fund 4640 and $265,275 in the Airport 2000B
Debt Service Fund 4641 for debt service payments on Airport improvements; amending
FY2002-2003 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 025144 to increase appropriations
by $995,812.
The foregoing motion passed with the following votes: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. The first presentation was an
update on the Texas Department ofTransportatiun (TXDOT)'s road projects. Angel Escobar, City
Engineer, introduced Mr. David Casteel, District Engineer with the Texas Department of
Transportation. Mr. Casteel in turn introduced Brian Wood, Deputy District Engineer, and Frances
Garza, Public Information Officer, who would be assisting him with the presentation. Mr. Casteel
said that TXDOT currently has five major projects in the advanced planning stages in the city in
2004-2014, totaling $84 million. The projects include the Crosstown Extension, the McKenzie
Road extension, the Freeway Management System (ITS) at five locations, the Joe Fulton Corridor/I-
37 project and the Harbor Bridge (Phase I) project. There are seven major projects in the planning
phases for a total of $395 million in 2014-2029, including the construction of the new Harbor
Bridge Phase II and SH 358 (SPID) improvements to the frontage roads and ramps.
Mr. Casteel provided updates on two major projects currently under construction, the JFK
Causeway and the Crosstown/Interchange. Councilman Garrett asked how many sheet pilings were
being driven per day in the JFK Causeway Project. Mr. Casteel responded that on the average,
seven to eight pilings were being driven per day. He said that the JFK Causeway project is
scheduled for completion by Summer 2004. Mr. Casteel reported that the Crosstown project is
scheduled for completion in Summer 2005. The extension of the Crosstown to Saratoga is scheduled
for completion in Summer 2005 at a cost of $15 million.
Regarding the maintenance and management of projects, Mr. Casteel referred to the
Intelligent Transportation System, current maintenance contracts and landscaping projects. He said
that about 60% of TXDOT's funds are devoted to project maintenance, emphasizing their
commitment to maintenance. Anticipated spending for aesthetic improvements for 2004-2006 is
estimated at $1,200,000, including the Governor's Achievement Award.
The second presentation was the proposed Master Plan of Improvements for the Gabe
Lozano and Oso Beach Municipal Golf Courses from the National Golf Foundation. Mr. Dan
Whitworth, Director of Park and Recreation, said that the plans that were going to be presented
today were endorsed by the Municipal Greens Committee and the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee. In response to Council Member Scott's question, Acting City Manager Noe said that
the financing for these improvements could be addressed in Bond Issue 2004. Mr. Whitworth
introduced Mr. Forrest Richardson of Forrest Richardson and Associates, who would be presenting
his recommendations for the Master Plan for the two courses. Mr. Richardson said that his research
has shown that there was a great need in Corpus Christi to bring young people to golf and to make
the courses bigger draws.
Mr. Richardson said that he structures Master Plans by separating improvements into three
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categories. The first tier of improvements are those that are necessary to bring the course up to
standard. The second tier are those that would increase the asset but are not essential. Finally, the
third tier of improvements are those that are lower on the priority list. For the Gabe Lozano Golf
Course, his research showed that this course's greatest asset was the large amount of land. His first
tier improvements were irrigation and drainage improvements needed throughout the course. He
recommended turf limits to decrease the cost of irrigation and maintenance. Enhancing the entry
drive was also a first tier recommendation. Other recommendations were to make the course more
playable by fixing the lake edges and expanding the play areas.
Second tier enhancements to the Gabe Lozano Course included some changes in golf holes
by widening and changing the alignment of fairways, addressing safety issues and adding new
greens. On Hole 4, for example, he recommended adding a new green to bring the existing lake into
play. For Hole 6, he recommended widening the fairway, creating an option to play hole in a
number of different ways. Hole 18 had a number of safety issues which could be addressed by
providing more space for golfers.
The third level of improvements would be to rebuild the existing executive nine-hole course
into a new youth/new golfer course and practice range. Mr. Richardson said that a course with as
much land as Lozano works well if it has a practice range, and 18-hole golf course and a new golfer
development area.
For the Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course, Mr. Richardson said that this course's major asset
is its rich history. The first tier improvements for this course would primarily be irrigation
improvements. Other first tier improvements would be to add a driving range, which would increase
revenues. Second tier improvements would be to address safety issues at Oso. He said that there
are too many parallel holes and some of the fairways are too close together. Third tier enhancements
would be to expand the course by adding nine more holes and expanding and formalizing the
parking lot. Mr. Richardson concluded his presentation by saying that the Master Plan is intended
to be a roadmap for the future. The city can choose the items that they would like to go forward
with as funds become available. Acting City Manager Noe said that staff would bring the Council
a plan for adoption and financing options at a future meeting.
The final presentation was on the city's housing programs, focusing on how they might
benefit city employees. Ms. Mary Dominguez, Director of Housing and Community Development,
reviewed the city's current programs and their eligibility requirements. These programs include
single family housing rehabilitation programs and homebuyer programs. The programs are available
to city employees who meet the income eligibility criteria on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Additionally, local financing institutions have various housing programs that would be beneficial
to city employees. Ms. Dominguez said that staff would obtain information on those programs and
make them available through the Human Resources Department.
Mayor Neal called for petitions fi.om the audience. Mr. Phil Rosenstein commended the
Council for not taking a stance on the anti-war effort. Mr. Bob Warren, residing at 1310 Prince
Drive, spoke regarding the city's compliance with the Bioterrorism Act to protect our water supply.
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Mayor Neal announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as follows
(Note: City Secretary Chapa stated that Mr. Noyola would abstain fi.om participating in the
discussion on items 32 and 33):
32.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Pagan
Lewis Motor Company d/b/a Budget Rent-A-Car v. City of Corpus Christi, No. 03-116 l-H,
347t~ District Court, Nueces County, Texas with possible discussion and related action in
open session.
33.
Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Claim
filed by Steve Chiscano on behalf of Pate & Pate Engineering of Houston, Texas and
possible discussion and related action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned fi.om executive session and
made the following motion, which passed with the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria and Scott, voting "Aye"; Noyola abstained.
33.
Motion authorizing the Acting City Manager or the Acting City Manager's designee, to pay
$119,619.83 to Pate & Pate and its subcontractors, in settlement of claim number 03-0141
for the construction ora Phase I waste water line at the Corpus Christi Airport.
Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Acting City Manager Noe reported that
Corpus Christi was featured in a section of April's issue of Texas Monthly Magazine, just in time
for summer travel. Second, he said that the Council should be receiving a copy of the staff
recommendations for the Community Block Grant allocations. The Planning Commission received
these recommendations last week and they will be further considering them tomorrow. Third, he
said that most of the Council should have received notice about the C.C. to D.C. trip on April 9-10,
2003. The Economic Development Corporation, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi, the
Chamber of Commerce and others are organizing a trip to Washington D.C. to recognize and spend
time with our legislative delegation as a show of support. He asked the Council to let him know if
anyone was interested in attending. The upcoming Council agenda for April 8 will consist of
canvassing the April 5 election results and sweating-in ceremonies, discussion of the ad hoe peer
review panel for the art program, and renewal of leases in Heritage Park.
Mayor Neal called for Council concems and reports, saying he did not have a report this
week. Mr. Chesney wanted to remind the public that the final Town Hall meeting for this term will
be held at Wilson Elementary on March 31. He, Council Member Scott and Council Member
Garrett would be sponsoring the event. He asked if it was still necessary to have city utility bills
processed by a San Antonio company. He knew that in the past, local companies could not provide
this service, but he was wondering if this was still true. Acting City Manager Noe said he would
check into this and get back with him. He also wanted to thank Scott Williams for the Texas
Monthly feature because he thought it was well-written and cast the city in a good light. He said it
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was a good example of the type of work the Convention and Visitors Bureau has been doing.
Finally, he wanted to compliment Mr. Noe on the high level of communication he has had with city
staff since Mr. Noe has been in charge, saying it has never been better.
Mr. Scott wanted to know the status of the desalination update that was to have been
scheduled for April because it was not on the list of upcoming agenda items. Assistant City
Manager Ron Massey said that the desalination update was still scheduled for April and if it had
been omitted from the list, it was an oversight. Mr. Scott said that several Council members had a
productive meeting with the local Air Conditioning Contractors organization. He asked Assistant
City Manager Margie Rose to ask a staffmember to draft a response to some of their concerns. Mr.
Scott asked for an update on the skate park. Mr. Dan Whitworth, Director of Park and Recreation,
said that the funding for a skate park is included as a supplemental budget item and has yet to be
approved. Acting City Manager Noe said that staff would know by the end of May if the item was
approved and could begin talks with local skating interests at that time.
Mr. Scott said that he had received a report on recommendations from Ms. Mary Dominguez,
Director of Housing and Community Development, for vacant properties. He wanted to know when
these recommendations were going to be implemented. Acting City Manager Noe said that the
recommendations were included in the CDBG allocations. He commented that the recommendation
to increase the administrative fee was great. He asked about the policy for handling multiple
violators. Ms. Dominguez responded that her department keeps pursuing cases in which the violator
does not comply. He asked if the recommendation to eliminate the second notice would be
implemented quickly. Acting City Manager Noe answered yes.
Mr. Scott also asked if staff would investigate illegal dumping near the intersection of
Graham and Ruddick in Flour Bluff. He commented that Mr. Brent Chesney's birthday was
tomorrow and wished him a happy birthday. He also commented that this was Mr. John Longoria's
last council meeting and he said it was a pleasure and an honor to serve with him. He said that Mr.
Longoria had made a difference in the community through his contributions. He commented on the
importance of the Packery Channel project and what a monumental day it was. Finally, he said that
at the Pharaoh Valley Property Owners meeting, the odor issue at the Oso Wastewater Treatment
Plant was a concern. Mr. Angel Escobar, City Engineer, said that the city had drawn down two
tanks for testing and when exposed to sunlight, the tanks had emitted a foul odor. He said that staff
has since refilled the tanks, so the odor problem should be considerably less. Mr. Scott asked staff
to contact Bill Payne, the president of the Pharaoh Valley Property Association, or John Houston,
to give them an update. Mr. Garrett added that it would be helpful ifa staff member from the plant
would meet with the property association to address their concems. Mr. Noe said it was a good idea.
Mr. Kelly said that the Police Officer League was going to start a baseball league in the
North side and the West side of Corpus Christi. He wanted to announce that the Mayor and Council
had agreed to sponsor one of those teams and he gave each member a baseball cap to thank them for
their support. He said that they did get a team in the Houston system. He wanted to compliment
Mr. Noe for his letter to the County Judge dated March 20 in which he discussed working with the
county to manage the jail population. He asked if the judge was satisfied with the progress made
to date. Acting City Manager Noe replied that he had not spoken with the judge directly, but he did
send a representative to a recent meeting and he seemed satisfied. Staff provided some additional
opportunities for improvement and they made a commitment to continue meeting. Mr. Kelly wanted
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to thank the commissioners court for supporting the crossing guard program. Additionally, Mr.
Kelly said that he understood that the county was going to build a skate park in Hilltop and he asked
Mr. Whitworth to comment. Mr. Whitworth confirmed that the county had already received funding
from a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant for a skate park and they are planning to build it in Hilltop.
He did not know the time line for construction. In response to Mr. Kelly's question, he said that
based on the funding he saw, the skate park was going to be somewhat more modest than the one
in Portland. Mr. Kelly wanted to know if this would create any opportunities for the city in creating
its program. Mr. Whitworth said that the city would certainly look at service areas without any
alternatives when reviewing the budget process to determine sites. Mr. Kelly also wanted to
congratulate the Corpus Christi Concert Ballet company for sponsoring Beauty and the Beast on
March 29 and 30 and the Alley II company for their performance in conjunction with the Fine Arts
Festival. Finally, he wanted to inform the council and the public that he had heard from Brooke
Sween-McGloin that the funding for the first phase of the Old Courthouse restoration was still going
to be received, notwithstanding recent media reports.
Mr. Longoria reported that on March 11, the Council received a memo concerning Airhart
Point and plans to have stairs placed there. The memo said that it appears that there is not enough
accessibility on Ocean Drive to avoid adequate application of the accessibility guidelines, so a ramp
would have to installed instead. Mr. Longoria said that it was disappointing that the city would
apply the guidelines to a small project yet Cole Park, the seawall and other sites along Ocean Drive
were not accessible to persons with disabilities. He asked if staff could do an analysis of what it
would cost to apply full accessibility to Cole Park and other sites with high usage at some point. He
thought that city resources should be spent on making high usage areas more accessible rather than
small projects. Acting City Manager Noe said that the city is committed to meeting the accessibility
requirements outlined in the ADA, and as such, small projects will now have higher price tags. Mr.
Noe also said that seawall project will create some opportunities to create full access in several
locations. He said he would follow-up on Mr. Longoria's request.
Mr. Colmenero said he had received several complaints about the lights being turned offin
the convention center parking lot at night while construction for the arena and convention center
expansion is taking place. He said it was becoming a safety issue and he asked that staffprovide
alternate lighting. Mr. Colmenero also had letters fi.om constituents regarding code enforcement
issues that he said he was providing to staff to assist them in revamping code enforcement
regulations.
Mr. Garrett said that he and Mr. Chesney were contacted by individuals who were concemed
with the roof leaking at the Harbor Playhouse. He wanted to know if it could be repaired. Mr. Noe
replied that the city's lease agreement with the Harbor Playhouse says that the Playhouse is
responsible for maintaining the building while the city handles the grounds maintenance. Another
consideration is the cost of repairing the roof, which he estimated to be between $50,000 to $60,000.
Mr. Noe said that if the Council wished to fund this project at some point, staff could look into it,
but that it would be difficult to obtain the funds in mid-budget year. Mr. Garrett replied that he
understood that we had already budgeted for this item. Mr. Noe responded that the city had
budgeted for repairs to the roof at the Art Center. He said that staff could look at next year's budget
to see if they could fired the Playhouse's repairs. Mr. Chesney asked if someone could meet with
the Playhouse to discuss the matter. Mr. Noe said he would make arrangements. Mr. Garrett also
asked if Police Chief Alvarez could have the traffic commander look at the SH 361 and Park Road
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22 intersection, especially on the weekends, to address problems in that area. He also asked if staff
would work on addressing items on the Council concerns list. Mr. Noe said some of the issues are
on-going but that he would ask staff to follow-up on these items.
Mr. Noyola wanted to thank Mr. Noe for making himself available last week while he was
on vacation. He also wanted to commend our citizens for cooperating with emergency personnel
in response to an accident on South Padre Island Drive. He thanked Council Member Longoria for
serving his community for eight years. He said that many people thought they would not be able
to work well together since they had run against each other in a previous race. Instead, Mr. Noyola
said that he had learned may things fi.om Mr. Longoria and he appreciated his service.
Mr. Kinnison also wanted to thank Mr. Longoria for his eight years of service. He said that
many of the goals this Council had achieved could not have been accomplished without him.
Mayor Neal asked if Assistant City Manager Ron Massey could look into a problem with
trash in the areas between Coles Elementary and the site for the new baseball stadium.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 6:05 p.m. on March 25, 2003.
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
CITY SECRETARY
TO:
Mayor Neal and Council Members
FROM: Armando Chapa, City Secretary
DATE: April 4, 2003
SUBJECT: Ordinance Canvassing and Declaring Results of the April 5, 2003 General
Election and Calling a Runoff Election for April 19, 2003, if necessary
Attached are two draft ordinances. (Final ordinances will be given to you on Tuesday at
the City Council meeting.) The first ordinance is to canvass and declare the results of the
April 5, 2003 general election. In order to canvass the results, the City Council must
compare results provided to the Mayor by the precinct election judges to the tabulation
reports provided. The council has the option to review all precincts or randomly select a
few. Upon determination that the results are accurate, the Council must approve this
ordinance.
The second ordinance is to call a Runoff Election for April 19, 2003, if necessary. Early
voting is tentatively scheduled for Apdl 14 and 15, 2003. Actual sites for branch and
mobile voting will be recommended based on races involved in the Runoff Election.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
ORDINANCE
CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE
GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 5, 2003, IN THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE MAYOR,
AND COUNCIL MEMBERS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Corpus Chdsti ordered and called a General
Election for the election of Mayor and eight Council Members;
WHEREAS, notice of the election was given as required by law;
WHEREAS, the election was held on the 5th day of April, 2003, in conformity with the
election laws of the State of Texas, and the results of the election have been certified
and returned by the election judges and clerks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has today canvassed the returns of the election; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the election was in all respects lawfully held and
that the City Secretary's tally and certification of results to the City Council are correct:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The tally of votes cast in the regular election held on the 5th day of April
2003 for Mayor and Council Members be made and certified to by the City Secretary of
the City of Corpus Christi, a copy of which is attached and incorporated, and the vote
tally is adopted as the official tabulation of the votes cast at the election for each
candidate in each precinct and in sum, and that the tabulation be filed and recorded in
the official records of the City of Corpus Christi as the official canvass of the election.
SECTION 2. The results of the canvass are declared to be:
That the following were duly elected:
Mayor
Council Member At Large
Council Member At Large
Council Member At Large
Council Member District One
Council Member District Two
Council Member Distdct Three
Council Member District Four
Council Member District Five
(Alternate Section 2).
A. That none of the candidates for the following offices received the required
number of votes cast in the election, which creates a necessity for a Runoff Election in
accordance within the Charter of the City of Corpus Christi.
B. That the candidate(s) who received the highest and second highest number of
votes in the main election are certified for placement in a Runoff Election as follows:
SECTION 3. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final
judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, work, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the
definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word, or provision hereof be given full rome and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 4. That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy
attached, the City Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for
immediate action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs
and (2) suspends the Charter role that requires consideration of and voting upon
ordinances at two regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect
upon first reading as an emergency measure this the __ day of ,2003.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED: April 3, 2003
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
R. Jay Reining
Acting City Attorney
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ORDINANCE
ORDERING A RUNOFF ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2003
IN THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI FOR THE ELECTION OF
and ; DESIGNATING
POLLING PLACE LOCATIONS; ENACTING PROVISIONS INCIDENT
AND RELATING TO THE SUBJECT AND PURPOSE OF THIS
ORDINANCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the regular City election for Mayor and eight Council Members was held in
the City of Corpus Chdsti on April 5, 2003, in accordance with the laws;
WHEREAS, the official canvass of the election reveals that none of the candidates for
the offices of and received the
number of votes required for election; and
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 3, of the City Charter sets the Runoff Election for the
second Saturday following the Regular election.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. A Runoff election for the offices of in the City of Corpus
Christi must be held April 19, 2003, with the names of the following candidates for the
respective office(s) as follows:
SECTION 2. All the qualified voters of the City of Corpus Christi eligible to vote in the
runoff election must be permitted to vote.
SECTION 3. The names of candidates for office must be placed on the ballot in the
manner and form prescribed by law.
SECTION 4. Precinct ballot counters must be employed at the election in accordance
with the Texas Election Code and the Election must be held at the polling places in the
regularly prescribed precincts of the City of Corpus Christi, listed on Attachment A,
incorporated by reference and made part of this ordinance. The Election must be held
in accordance with the election laws of the State of Texas. The polls must be open from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the day of the election. Testing of the precinct ballot counting
equipment must be conducted as prescribed by the Texas Election Code.
SECTION 5. The City Secretary shall conduct the election as directed by ordinance of
the City Council and by law.
SECTION 6.
A. Paper ballots and precinct ballot counters must be used for the conduct of the
election on election day and for early voting. Early voting in person at each of the
temporary branch polling places shall be conducted from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday and Tuesday, on April 14 and 15, 2003, contingent upon the receipt and
disbursal of ballots. Early voting in person may be conducted at the main early voting
polling place located in the lobby of City Hall, in the Collections Section, 1201 Leopard.
Other branch and mobile voting locations will be recommended based on races involved
in the runoff election.
B. In addition, eady voting in person may be conducted at the mobile temporary branch
polling places listed in the attached Exhibit B, determined by the City Secretary
dependent upon precincts involved in the Runoff Election. The City Secretary is
authorized to adjust the mobile temporary branch polling place schedule.
C. Each branch polling place and the main early polling place serve all election
precincts in runoff election.
SECTION 7. The City Secretary is directed to post and publish election notices as are
required by the Election laws of the State of Texas. The City Secretary is further
appointed as the authority and officer responsible for the conduct of the runoff election
and is authorized and directed to make all necessary arrangements for the holding of
the runoff election in accordance with and subject to the laws of this State including but
not limited to contracting with Nueces County for the use of tabulation equipment,
supplies and printing of ballots.
SECTION 8. By approving and signing this ordinance, the Mayor officially confirms as
his action all matters recited in this ordinance which by law come within his jurisdiction.
SECTION 9. If for any reason any section, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase,
word, or provision of this ordinance shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by final
judgement of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall not affect any other section,
paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase, word, or provision of this ordinance, for it is the
definite intent of this City Council that every section, paragraph, subdivision, clause,
phrase, word, or provision hereof by given full force and effect for its purpose.
SECTION 10.
That upon written request of the Mayor or five Council members, copy attached, the City
Council (1) finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate action
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necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs and (2) suspends
the Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two
regular meetings so that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as
an emergency measure this the__ day of ,2003.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
APPROVED: April 3, 2003
MAYOR
THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI
R. Jay Reining
Acting City Attorney
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