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MINUTES OF THE ETHICS COMMISSION
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
5:30 p.m., June 10, 2004
ACM Conference Room — 5t" Floor
City Hall — 1201 Leopard
The members present were: Chair Gloria Perez, James Cramer, Joe Guzman, Fred
Haley, Harlan Heitkamp, Derrick Reaves, Craig Reynolds. Robert Corrigan arrived at
5:50 p.m. City Manager George K. Noe and Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar were
present.
The Commission approved the minutes of the May 13, 2004 meeting.
Staff updated the Commission that amendment to Code of Ethics, Code of Ordinances,
City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 2, Article V, Section 2-311 (21) regarding former
employees was approved by City Council to read "Unless previously recommended by
the City Manager and approved by the Ethics Commission, as an employee you shall
not, within 12 months after leaving city employment, represent any other person or
organization in any formal or informal appearance with the city council or any other
agency or employee of the city concerning a project for which you had responsibility as
an employee."
The City Manager discussed his recommendation to allow former City employee Jorge
Cruz-Aedo to interact with City staff concerning the contract with City and SMG. SMG
manages the City's convention center and arena. The City Manager explained that
while the Assistant City Manager, Mr. Cruz-Aedo supervised the convention center but
did not negotiate the management contract with SMG. The City Manager explained that
it is in the City's interest to allow this interaction because Mr. Cruz-Aedo works on the
detailed budget for the convention center and area for SMG. He explained that city staff
has to interact with SMG regarding the budget. The City Manager explained that SMG
is compensated on base fee, with incentive for breaking even. He explained that the
fee is part of expenses. A motion was made to. approve City Manager recommendation.
The motion was approved.
The Commission reviewed annual reports of financial information. The Commission
identified additional information needed for reports.
The Commission unanimously approved Gloria Perez to continue as chair for annual
term. The Commission unanimously approved Craig Reynolds as vice chair for annual
term.
A question was asked by Commission regarding whether they may be involved with city
council election. Assistant City Attorney stated she will provide additional information
on this subject.
The Commission discussed topics for the next meeting. One proposed topic was
annual review of the Ethics Code.
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Mr. Reaves informed the Commission that he would not be available to meet in July.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Gloria Perez
Chair
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