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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
July 13, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Brent Chesney
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
ABSENT
Kevin Kieschnick
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Benjamin Wheeler with Southside Community
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Chesney.
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 Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of July 6,
2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 10). Mr. Jesse
Noyola requested that Item 10 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2010-166
Motion approving a supply agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P., of San
Antonio, Texas for approximately 9,000 tons of trap rock in accordance with Bid Invitation
No. BI -0169-10, based on only bid, fora total amount of $354,150 of which $29,512.50 is
required for the remainder of FY 2009-2010. The term of the supply agreement 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. Funds have been
budgeted by the Street Department in FY 2009-2010 and have been requested for FY2010_
2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
INDEXED
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3. MOTION NO. 2010-167
Motion approving a service agreement with Longhorn Regional Service Center, LLC, of
Killeen, Texas, for the refurbishment of two (2) firefighter brush trucks in accordance with
Bid Invitation No. B1-0172-10, based on only bid, fora total amount of$180,000. The brush
trucks will be used by the Fire Department. Funding is available in the Capital Outlay Budget
of the Maintenance Services Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
4. MOTION NO. 2010-168
Motion approving the purchase of a mobile global positioning system (GPS) from GeoShack,
of San Antonio, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0144-10, based on only bid,
for a total amount of $77,450. The GPS equipment will be used by the Water, Wastewater,
and Storm Water departments. Funding for the purchase of the GPS equipment is available
in the above respective operations budgets.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2010-169
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $198,523
utilizing funds from the 2008 and 2009 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of
Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
6.a. MOTION NO. 2010-170
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$384,882 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) to continue the
motor vehicle theft enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 10 with a City
cash match of $449,758, in-kind services of $14,019, and program income cash match of
$8,767, for a total project cost of $857,426 and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028675
Ordinance appropriating $384,882 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement
grant in the Police Department.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
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7 ORDINANCE NO. 028676
Ordinance appropriating an amount of $100,000 (funds received from SMG under
contractual obligation to contribute capital for the American Bank Center) into the No. 4710
Visitors Facility Fund for American Bank Center expenditures; changing the FY 2009-2010
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 by increasing revenues and
expenditures by $100,000 each.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 028677
Ordinance authorizing the resale of 3.58 acres out of the Gregorio Farias Grant, Abstract
No. 592, Nueces County, Texas, located at IH -37 South Access Road at Redbird Lane,
which was foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, to Calallen Independent
School District for $5,000, of which the City of Corpus Christi shall receive $1,031.56 plus
$909.63 for partial payment of City paving and demolition liens.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
9.a. MOTION NO. 2010-171
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with Yorktown Oso
Joint Venture, (Developer), in the amount $24,670.10 for future construction of Rodd Field
Road as a requirement for Rancho Vista Subdivision Unit 3A, located south of Yorktown
Boulevard and east of Rodd Field Road, in accordance with the Platting Ordinance Section
V— Required Improvements, Subsection A. 3. b), contingent upon receipt of an acceptable
form of financial document compliant with City requirements.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028678
Ordinance appropriating a $24,670.10 payment from Yorktown Oso Joint Venture, made in
lieu of half street construction of Rodd Field Road, to the infrastructure Fund No. 4730 for
developers share of future construction of Rodd Field Road.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the naming of Manuel Q. Salinas
Park. Jesse Noyola, 4421 Bluefield, thanked the City Council and the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee, on behalf of the Salinas family, for their approval of the naming of Manuel Q. Salinas
Park. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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10. ORDINANCE NO. 028679
Naming approximately 51.14 acres of Lot 9, Block 7, Cliff Maus Tracts, located near
intersection of Airport Road at Horne Road, the Manuel Q. Salinas Park. (First Reading —
07/06/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 11 regarding the proposed FY2010-2011
Operating Budget. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez explained that this item included the
approval of the first readings of the operating budget and setting the property tax rate at the effective
rate. Mr. Martinez provided the proposed amendments to the budget including adjusted revenues for
gas; increasing the expenditures for the Art Museum of South Texas in the amount of $170,000 and
the Botanical Gardens in the amount of $10,000.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the effective tax rate; allocating
the savings from the consolidation and reorganization efforts to street maintenance; the budget
reduction initiative considerations; allocating additional funding for the Corpus Christi Convention
and Visitors Bureau (CBV) by reducing the debt service fund; the development of a rapid response
brush pickup fund for use during significant weather events; the Development Services budget;
whether Development Services has had conversations with the development community regarding
the proposed rate increases; deferring the effective date for the Development Services rates
increases and what affect that delay would have on the budget; the street maintenance budget;
concerns with consolidating the call center/utility help desk and eliminating park positions; the
consolidation of the City's Economic Development Department (EDD) and Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation (EDC); eliminating the funding for the Deputy City Manager
position; the utility rate increases; deferring capital improvement projects; consideration to fund the
art organizations that reside in City facilities or that utilize allocated funds for marketing; developing
an initiative to fund the arts in the future from the general fund instead of the hotel occupancy tax
(HOT) fund; opposition to re -merging Marina operating and Parks and Recreation; zero -based
budgeting; the recycling program; consolidation of payroll operations; an explanation of span of
control analysis; Municipal Information Systems (MIS) software; reducing to once a week garbage
collection; the utility transfer; the amount of the general fund reserve; saving for reducing park
maintenance positions; the GASB liability; the increase in health insurance premiums; and the
effects for reducing the rate for retiree insurance.
Assistant City Manager Martinez stated that 7% of the water utility rate increase is due to the
City's debt requirements and 2% to operating costs. Mr. Martinez added that issuance of revenue
bonds today are only structured to replenish our commercial paper account that has already been
expended for our capital improvements. Mr. Martinez expressed concern that if the City does not
meet the utility rate requirement, bond coverage will drop below the required rates, ratings will go
down, and interest payments will go up.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Buck Sosa, 3801 Devonshire, spoke
regarding the 45% premium increase for retiree health insurance and the 1998 Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant Program Public Safety Officers Health Benefits Provision for disabled
officers injured in the line of duty. Ceferino Valenzuela, 4958 Highmeadow, spoke in support of twice
a week garbage collection and delaying the recycling program. Mr. Valenzuela also spoke regarding
the proposed health care premiums. Rachel Griffith, President of the Greater Corpus Christi
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Hospitality Association (GCCHA); Mike Reeves, Best Western; and Kaushik Bhakta, Hampton Inn &
Suites, spoke regarding the proposed budget reductions to the Convention and Visitor Bureau
(CVB). Ms. Griffith stated that the membership of the GCCHA request that the Council restore the
CVB funding to last year's level. In response to Council Member Chesney, Assistant City Manager
Martinez reported that the City did not make a budget reduction to the CVB and the funding is a
contractual commitment with the CVB based on the amount of hotel occupancy tax (HOT)
generated. June Martinez, 4014 Herndon, spoke regarding the increase in health insurance costs
and suggested mandatory training for employees on changes to the insurance plan.
Charles Rogers, 3518 Pecan, spoke regarding the affect the health insurance increase will
have on him as a disabled firefighter. Maria Gonzalez, 1813 Amazon, stated that all expenditures
need to be suspended and positions should be cut from upper management. William Pettus, 102
Alta Plaza, spoke regarding the reduced level of funding for the CVB. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,
expressed disappointment that the recommendations discussed were not made available to the
public and spoke regarding delaying the recycling program and considering all alternatives before
approving the effective tax rate. Colin Sykes, 309 Aberdeen, thanked the Council for their support of
the arts.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to reduce the tax rate from the proposed $0.58 to $0.56. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal, voting
"Aye"; Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to amend the proposed budget by eliminating the utility rate
increases. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. A discussion ensued regarding the debt
requirements; the effects to the bond coverage, bond ratings, and interest rates if the utility rates are
not increased; changes to the capital improvement program; and capital costs associated with the
bond program. Mr. Chesney stated for the record that he has been complaining about the capital
improvement program and that changes need to be implemented to improve the system. Council
Member Martinez stated that the Council should consider a policy that future bond elections include
the cost of utilities. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The motion failed with the following vote: Chesney and Leal voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend the ordinance by reducing the City's debt service
contribution exclusively for the CVB up to $500,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council an their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to create a rapid response brush pickup fund in the amount of
$500,000 allocated out of the general fund unappropriated balance. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The following motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
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Council Member Scott expressed concern with Development Services lack of communication
with the development community. Mr. Scott made a motion directing Development Services to
resolve issues or eliminate costs in the department. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Leal were
absent.
Council Member Scott requested that staff provide a memo explaining the retiree health
insurance premiums. A brief discussion ensued regarding the rates for retirees; public safety
disabled employees; and the retiree health care reimbursement.
Mr. Scott made a motion to move all economic development assets from the City to the
Economic Development Corporation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. The following
topics pertaining to this motion were discussed: the City's contribution to the EDC; the saving
realized in the general fund for not filling the Director of Economic Development position; the total
budget for the Economic Development Department (EDD); and whether the City would retain an
office for Economic Development. Roland Mower, CEO of the EDC, stated that he and the City
Manager have had extensive conversations on the effort to find a way to deliver comprehensive
economic development services to the community at a reduced costs. Mr. Mower added that the
EDC has a strong program to handle small business efforts. Mr. Mower reported that the EDC has a
contract with the City of Portland that is very consistent with the direction the City is asking the EDC
to consider. Ms. Martinez asked if the Council would consider tabling this item for further
consideration. Mr. Scott withdrew his motion.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to table this item for one week. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Chesney. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame,
Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Leal were
absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion directing staff to proceed with consolidation and reorganization
initiatives with the saving allocated to street maintenance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Chesney. Council Member Marez expressed concern regarding the recommendation to eliminate
the tuition reimbursement funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Leal were
absent.
Council Member Marez asked staff for an update on the allowable uses for the insurance
reimbursement from the federal government.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
11.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1,
2010; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
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11.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
To ratify increase of $1,380,315 in property tax revenues from last year's Operating Budget
as reflected in the 2010-11 Operating Budget.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the compensation and classification
ordinance. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia provided an overview of the proposed
revisions to address the changes to the City's contributions for employee health insurance coverage
and retiree participation in the City's group health insurance program.
In response to Council Member Adler, Ms, Garcia stated that employees eligible for
Medicare have been removed from the City plan. Council Member Leal asked questions regarding
firefighters receiving social security. Ms. Garcia stated that only those firefighters that have outside
employment are eligible to receive social security.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
12. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter39, Personnel, Article III Employee Compensation
and Classification System, revising Section 39-309 Coverage Under the City's Group Health
Plan to Establish the City Contribution for Citicare Premium Coverage, Revising Section 39-
312 Retirees Participation in the City's Group Health Insurance Program at Group Rates to
clarify that Group Rates are based upon the Retiree Group, Repealing All Other Ordinances,
and Rules, or Parts of Ordinances and Rules, in conflict with this Ordinance; Providing for
Effective Date.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal
voting "No; Kieschnick was absent.
MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the proposed fee and rate changes
to support the proposed FY2010-2011 Budget. Assistant Director of Budget Eddie Houlihan
provided a brief summary of the proposed rates including utility rate increases for water and
wastewater; Sunrise Beach recreation site increases; gas lighting charges; increase in the annual
pipeline reporting fees; various fire code fees; various health department fees; solid waste fees;
public information office fees; lost library item processing fee; charges for alarm systems; and new
rental and recreation fees.
City Secretary Chapa stated that staff is recommending a change to Item 13.d, prior to first
reading to correct the description of the increased fee from $120 to $125. Ms. Martinez made a
motion to amend Item 13.d. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
13.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 55-50, 55-52, 55-113 and 55-70(9) and adding new Section 55-55, 55-
56, and 55-115, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Water Rates;
providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Article Ill, Chapter 12, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding the Sunrise
Beach Recreation Site; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.c. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 55-61 and 55-63, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding
Gas Rates; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.d. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Section 35-147(d), Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Pipeline
Reporting Fees; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended on its first reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo,
and Leal, voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.e. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Sections 55-100, 55-102, and 55-148, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus
Christi, regarding Wastewater Rates; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
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13.f. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Section 18-1(b)(12), Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Fire
Code Fees; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.g. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Creating new Section 19-105, Chapter 19, of the Code of Ordinances, regarding
Reinspection of Frozen Dessert Machines and related fee; amending the following
provisions of Chapter 23, Code of Ordinances: Section 23-18, entitled "Schedule of Fees for
Clinical Health Services and Policies Related to the Imposition And Collection of Such
Fees," to revise existing fees and applicable provisions; and Section 23-19, entitled "Fee for
Laboratory Testing of Water Samples", to revise the title and establish new fees for Vector
Services; creating new Section 23-24, Entitled 'Rental and Use of Facilities," regarding
rental of the Auditorium, equipment, and fees; providing for an effective date; providing for
penalties; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.h. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending various provisions of Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Garbage,
trash and other refuse" to revise existing fees, add new definitions and language, and
establish new fees; providing for an effective date; providing for penalties; and providing for
publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Lea[,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.i. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, to establish fees for Public Information Office:
$25 CCTV Community Event Bulletin Board slide fee, and $75lhourfee for video production
services, and include Council Chambers audio video services after business hours fee of
$50/hour; providing an effective date; and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kiesch nick was absent.
13.j. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter2 regarding $5.00 Lost Library Item Processing
Fee; providing an effective date, and providing for publication.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote; Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.k. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Section 3Y-2, Code of Ordinances relating to the fees charged for Alarm
Systems; providing an effective date, and providing for publication.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal,
voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
13.1. RESOLUTION NO. 028680
Resolution authorizing adjustment of Parks, Recreation, Cultural, and Leisure time activities
rental and recreational fees; adding new rental fees and recreational fees for fiscal year
2010-2011; providing for publication; providing for an effective date; and providing for
severance.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No";
Kiesch nick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 14 regarding Development Services fees. Mr.
Chesney made a motion to table item 14 until July 20, 2010. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Martinez . The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
14. TABLED TO JULY 20, 2010
Amending Chapter 14 "Development Services," Article XIII, "DevelopmentServices Fees",
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Valuation"; Section 14 1304, "Processing And Plan Review Fee"; Section 14 1306, "Special
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1313, "Technical Construction Code Fee Schedules", of the Code of Ordinances, City of
fees, plumbing permit fees, mechanical permit - , fuel gar permit fees, swim -ming pool
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain, thanked Pau!
Bass, Lawrence Mikolajczyk, and City Manager Escobar for their assistance with recycling at the
Texas Democratic Convention. Joanna Gilbertson, 4601 Gulf Breeze Boulevard, spoke regarding
garbage collection and response to 9-1-1 calls. Ms. Gilbertson asked that the Council consider
keeping the City safe and clean during their budget deliberations.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding professional auditing services.
Assistant Director of Financial Services Michael Barrera explained that this item is for the approval
of auditing services to perform the City's annual audit and complete the City's Annual Financial
Report (CAFR). Mr. Barrera introduced the evaluation committee including Senior Buyer Lisa
Covington, Controller Anna Marquez, Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien, Interim Director
of Financial Services Constance Sanchez, and. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar.
Mr. Barrera provided an overview of the Request for Proposal (RFP) process; the four major
criteria in evaluating the proposals; the proposals received; pricing range; and the recommendation
of Collier, Johnson & Woods, P.C. representing the best overall value to the City.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the cost difference between
Collier Johnson and the low bidder; whether there was an option to issue this contract under
professional services; restructuring the evacuation mechanism to weigh heavier on pricing; the
evaluation criteria percentage for the proposer's profile and qualifications; whether auditing services
include review of the uncollectible debt; consideration for a fresh perspective on the auditing
services; providing additional information to Council to explain the matrix; the reason the contract
option extends for a five year period; and local preference.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke
regarding the auditing contract being awarded to Collier, Johnson and Woods, PC for 14 years and
that the staff should recommend contracts that are effective and efficient as possible.
Ms. Adler made a motion to accept the recommendation by the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Ms. Martinez.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. MOTION NO. 2010-172
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a service agreement with
Collier, Johnson & Woods, P.C., of Corpus Christi, Texas for $140,000 to provide
professional auditing services in accordance with Request for Proposal No. BI -0139-10.
The term of the agreement will be for twelve months, with an option to extend for up to four
additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of the contractor and the City
Manager or his designee. This service will be used by the Finance Department. Funding is
budgeted and available in the General Fund for FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No"; Kieschnick
was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding an application for financial
assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for Raw Water Influent Improvements Project.
Deputy Director of Water Operations Mark Van Vleck provided a brief presentation including the
proposed improvements; the existing and proposed headworks configuration; the types of funding;
initial steps for funding and the path moving forward; the summary of project budget; and the project
schedule.
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There were no comments for the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
16. RESOLUTION NO. 028681
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi requesting financial assistance
from the Texas Water Development Board in the amount of $20,125,500 for the design and
construction of improvements to the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant; authorizing the
filing of an application for assistance; and making certain findings in connection therewith.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Marez were
absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 17 regarding the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment for
Nonconforming Lots of Record and for Compact and Clustered Development Overlay. Assistant City
Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales introduced the presentation team including
Senior Planner Lisa Wargo; David Loeb; and Bart Braselton.
Ms. Wargo provided a brief presentation on Non -Conforming Lots including the new
definitions; proposed changes; examples of homes designed on narrow lots; and Planning
Commission comments. Ms. Wargo referred to a powerpoint presentation on the Compact and
Cluster Development Overlay including standards under the proposed ordinance; the definition and
permitted uses; examples of vertical and horizontal duplexes; density; common open space; on-site
storm water management; parking; buffers; photos of cluster developments; and Planning
Commission comments.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: possible locations for the
nonconforming lots and the timeline for approval of the ordinances.
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Mayor Adame recessed the Regular Council meeting to hold the annual corporation
meetings for the Corpus Christi industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC), Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC), and the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation (CCHFC).
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Mayor Adame reconvened the Regular Council Meeting. There being no further business to
come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 5:24 p.m. on July 13,
2010.
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I 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 July 13, 2010, which were approved by the City Council
on July 20, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of July, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL