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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/26/2001I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Corpus Christi of June 26, 2001, which were approved by the City Council on July 10, 2001. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 10th day of July, 2001. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 11:00 a.m. PRESENT Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr. Mayor Pro Tem Henry Garrett Council Members: Brent Chesney Javier D. Colmenero Bill Kelly* Rex A. Kinnison John Longoria* Jesse Noyola Mark Scott City Staff: City Manager David R. Garcia Deputy City Manager George Noe City Attorney James R. Bray Jr. City Secretary Armando Chapa Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ramon Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Associate Pastor Zane T. Estis, Glad Tidings Assembly of God, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Noyola. City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting. Mayor Neal called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 19, 2001. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Neal announced the following executive sessions: 2.a. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding legal issues related to the operation and management of the City's Solid Waste System, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 2.b. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 regarding performance and compensation of the City Manager, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 2.c. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 regarding performance and compensation of the City Secretary, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 2.d. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 regarding performance and compensation of the Municipal Court Judges, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 2.e. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Five Citizens of Corpus Christi v. City of Corpus Christi et al, No. 00-275-G, 319th District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. The Council went into executive session. *Council Members Kelly and Longoria arrived during the executive session. The Council returned from executive session. 1 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 2 Council Member Longoria made the following motion, which was seconded by Council Member Chesney: 2.d. M2001-232 Motion reappointing the following judges to a term coterminous with the City Council and authorizing a cost of living adjustment as approved in the FY2001-2002 budget: a. Rodolfo Tamez as Presiding Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge of Division A; b. Deanne Svoboda Galvan as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge of Division C; c. Julianna Siracusa -Rivera as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge of Division B. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Colmenero and Scott absent. Mayor Neal made the following motion, which was seconded by Mr. Longoria (the motion was corrected by the Mayor later in the meeting; see page 17 of the minutes): 2.c. M2001-231 Motion authorizing a cost of living adjustment as approved in the FY2001-2002 budget for the City Secretary; a 5% merit pay increase; and an additional 5 -day annual leave accrual and 3 -day sick leave accrual per year effective the first full pay period in August 2001. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Colmenero and Scott absent. The Mayor then made the following motion, which was seconded by Mr. Chesney: 2.b. M2001-230 Motion effective the first full pay period in August 2001 that the City Manager's compensation and terms of employment be changed as follows: cost of living adjustment as approved in the FY2001-2002 budget; a 5.7% merit pay increase; a car allowance increase of $100 per month; an additional 3 -day annual leave and 3 -day sick leave accrual per year; an increase in the number of days allowed to sell back vacation days by 5 days; full participation in the deferred compensation program; and to retain separate legal counsel paid by the City in the event of a lawsuit filed against him personally for actions that were undertaken in the course of discharging his duties as City Manager. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Colmenero absent. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 3 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 18, FY2001-2002 operating budget, and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the public hearing. The Mayor first called for comments on the General Fund budget. Mr. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, said that according to the proposed FY01-02 budget, the General Obligation Debt Service Fund needs an additional $1.9 million. He said he estimates that the proposed 4 -cent increase in the tax rate will raise about $3 million. Mr. O'Brien questioned why the excess increase in the tax rate is needed. He also cited budget figures involving the reinvestment zone, the Mayor's Office, City Council budgets and major memberships. He asked how much of the 4 -cent tax increase will apply to the 68 -cent tax cap. Mayor Neal called for comments on each of the General Fund departments and there were none. He also called for comments on the city's other funds, including the Utilities Fund. Mr. O'Brien said the proposed budget estimates that a 2% increase in the water, wastewater and gas rates will generate an additional $1.5 million, while the projected fund balance in the Enterprise Funds is over $76 million, which includes over $36 million for the Choke Canyon reserve. Mr. O'Brien also compared the fund balances of the Wastewater and Water funds from two years ago to the projected balances. He said the net income last year in the Combined Utility System Fund was $25.8 million and he questioned the need for a 2% utility rate increase across the board. Council Member Colmenero made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Kelly, and passed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 20, a presentation about the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). Mr. Blaine Withers, Deputy to the Commander, gave a computer presentation about the organization. He said CCAD's mission is to overhaul, repair, modify, test and modemize Department of Defense rotary wing aircraft, engines and components. He said CCAD provides world-wide on- site maintenance, aircraft crash analysis, oil analysis, and chemical, metallurgical and training support. He said they also train active duty Army, Reserve Component, and foreign military personnel. Mr. Withers said CCAD currently employs approximately 2,850 people with an average salary of $48,600 and a local economic impact of $534 million. He said they work with three unions and the largest portion of their workforce (22.7%) consists of metals/processing trades. Other aspects of the workforce include: a large percentage of veterans (67%); average age of 49.83; and a large number of employees with over 16 years of service. Mr. Withers then showed an 18 -minute video of specific aspects of CCAD's operations. Responding to Council Member Kelly, Mr. Withers said there is some uncertainty about how Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 4 much CCAD's operation may grow since there are still budget decisions to be made by the Department of Defense; however, there is potential for growth. He also discussed the qualifications that potential CCAD employees should have and the programs they have underway with Del Mar College and Flour Bluff ISD. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 19 and a motion was made, seconded, and passed to open the public hearing on the proposed re -naming of Ocean Drive to South Water Street between Furman Avenue and Buford Street. Using a diagram, Mr. David Seiler, Traffic Engineer, noted that that two - block section of Ocean Drive --located behind First United Methodist Church --in all likelihood was the Ocean Drive connection to South Water Street before Shoreline Boulevard was constructed. Mr. Seiler said the owners of the property fronting on that street section, First United Methodist Church and the Morris L. Lichtenstein Jr. Foundation, are both requesting the street name change to better describe the location of the properties there and prevent further confusion. He said the City Secretary's Office notified all of the affected parties and there was no opposition to the proposal. There were no comments from the audience. Council Member Chesney made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Colmenero, and passed. Responding to Council members Scott and Noyola, Mr. Seiler said this could be categorized as a "housekeeping" change. He said the cost to change the three street signs will be approximately $300. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 19.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Ordinance changing the name of Ocean Drive to South Water Street between Furman Avenue and Buford Street. The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3-16). Council members requested that Items 14 and 15 be discussed. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed: 3. M2001-233 Motion approving a supply agreement with Valley Solvents and Chemical, Corpus Christi, Texas, for approximately 459,900 pounds of Sodium Bisulfite Solution for four Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0149-01 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $45,300.15. The term of the supply agreement will be for 1 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 5 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 in FY2000-2001 and are requested for FY2001-2002 by the Wastewater Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 4. M2001-234 Motion approving a supply agreement with DPC Industries, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas for approximately 1,150,600 pounds of Sodium Hypochlorite Solution for the five Wastewater Treatment Plants in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0148-01 based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $359,332.38. The term of the supply agreement will be for 12 months with an option to extend for up to two additional 12 -month periods subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted in FY2000-2001 and are requested for FY2001-2002 by the Wastewater Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 5. M2001-235 Motion approving a supply agreement for Police Uniforms, including 470 pairs of trousers, 575 shirts, and 40 jackets, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0143-01 with Public Safety Products, Incorporated, Corpus Christi, Texas, based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $48,702.50. The term of the contract will be twelve months with 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 in FY2000- 2001 by the Police Department. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 6. M2001-236 Motion approving a supply agreement with SafeNet Environmental Services, LLC, Corpus Christi, Texas for the testing of asbestos in approximately 90 privately held and public structures in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0132-01, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $42,390. The term of the contract will be for 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 in FY2000-2001 and are being requested for FY2001-2002 by Housing and Community Development. T Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 6 The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 7. M2001-237 Motion approving a supply agreement for 15,000 plastic recycling bins in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0151-01 with SCL A-1 Plastics, LTD, Brampton, Ontario based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $56,100. The term of the contract will be for 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. These bins will be furnished by Solid Waste Services for use in the City-wide Recycling Program. Funds have been budgeted by Solid Waste Services in FY2000-01 and requested for FY2001-02. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 8. M2001-238 Motion approving the purchase of one Series IV tractor loader backhoe from Crescent Machinery, Corpus Christi, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0140-01, based on low bid meeting specifications, for a total of $63,565. The backhoe will be used by the Storm Water Department. This unit is an addition to the fleet. Funds are available through the FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 9. M2001-239 Motion approving the purchase of one 12 ton trailer and two 6 ton trailers from H&V Equipment Services, Incorporated, Corpus Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0152-01, based on low bid and low bid meeting specifications, for a total of $20,994. The trailers will be used by Storm Water, Water and the Wastewater Department. These trailers are all additions to the fleet. Funds are available through the FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 10. M2001-240 Motion approving the purchase of four sludge containers from Wastequip May Fab, Beeville, Texas, in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0150-01 based on only bid for a total of $42,980. These sludge containers will be used by the Wastewater Division and is budgeted Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 7 in the FY2000-2001 Capital Outlay Fund. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 11. M2001-241 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a maintenance agreement with Centronix, Incorporated, Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $29,450 for 12 months of system maintenance based on sole source. The maintenance is for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant SCADA Communications System. Funds have been budgeted by the Water Department in FY2000-2001 and requested for FY2001-2002. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 12. M2001-242 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in the amount of $29,800 with R.S. Black Civil Engineers Contractors/Machinery Materials Incorporated (Joint Venture) for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Biological Digester Unit Odor Control Facilities. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 13.a. M2001-243 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a renewal grant and execute a contract with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments - Area Agency on Aging for the Elderly Nutrition Program. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 13.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024485 Ordinance appropriating a $581,350 grant from the Coastal Bend Council of Governments - Area Agency on Aging in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the Elderly Nutrition Program. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." T Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 8 13.c. M2001-244 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a renewal grant and execute a contract with the Texas Department of Human Services for the Title XX Meals on Wheels Program. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 13.d. ORDINANCE NO. 024486 Ordinance appropriating a $160,200 grant from the Texas Department of Human Services in the No. 1050 Federal/State Grants Fund for the Title XX Meals on Wheels Program. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 16. ORDINANCE NO. 024489 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 544.50 -square foot portion of a 20 -foot wide, utility easement out of Lot 2E, Block 1, Caja Industrial Development, requiring the owner, Mr. David B. Evins, (Owner), to comply with the specified conditions and replat the property within 180 days at the owner's expense. An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 14, beach cleaning and life guarding. Responding to Council Member Scott, Mr. Tony Cisneros, Director of Park and Recreation, said crews scrape the sand in front of the beach five days per week but not on weekends; however, they continue to pick up trash from the receptacles. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 024487 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents for continued financial assistance through the Texas General Land Office for beach cleaning and life guard services on Padre Island during FY2001-2002. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * T Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 9 Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 15, fiber optic cable. Council Member Kelly asked if this proposal will allow for the synchronization of the traffic lights on Northwest Boulevard, also known as FM 624. Ms. Barbara Stover, Street Superintendent, said they will do that. She said a planned fifth traffic signal will also be synchronized after it is installed. She added that the timing of the project depends on the delivery of the equipment. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council: 15. RESOLUTION NO. 024488 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to a execute a one-year Intergovernmental Agreement with Calallen Independent School District to install and share fiber optic cable from East River View Drive and Northwest Boulevard to Wildcat Drive and Northwest Boulevard. The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 17, FY2001-2002 budget discussion regarding the Internal Service Funds, Special Revenue Funds, Solid Waste Services, and the continuation of the General Fund discussion. Mr. Mark McDaniel, Director of Management and Budget, said the Internal Service Funds consist of Liability/Employee Benefits, Maintenance Services, Municipal Information Systems, Stores, and Engineering Services. He said those funds support other city operations on a cost basis. Overall, their combined expenditures increased by approximately $230,000 (less than 1 %), due primarily to the rise in group health insurance costs, which he briefly addressed. Mr. McDaniel said the Special Revenue Funds consist of the following: Crime Control and Prevention District, Hotel Occupancy Tax, Reinvestment Zone No. 1 and No. 2 (Packery Channel), Visitors Facility Fund, Arena Facility, Seawall Improvement, and Local Emergency Planning Committee. He said in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund, proposed expenditures include $1.2 million for initial project work for the convention center expansion with $50,000 being budgeted for the American Bowling Congress. The Budget Director said contributions to outside agencies remain level, except for a funding increase to the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as per their contract. The proposed amounts for the outside agencies are: Asian Cultures Museum, $15,000; Art Museum of South Texas, $200,000; Harbor Playhouse, $31,500; Center of Hispanic Arts, $15,000; Arts Community Center, $15,000; convention promotion, $2,091,235; Corpus Christi Symphony, $12,000; Jazz Festival, $7,500; and arts grants/projects, $76,500, for a total of $2,463,735. He said the CVB requested an additional $105,000 and the Economic Development Corporation requested an additional $100,000. One of the new Special Revenue Funds is the North Padre Island Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Packery Channel). He said staff is estimating approximately $60,000 in captured value for FY01-02 per the Economic Research Associates study. Participating entities include the city, Nueces County, Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 10 and Del Mar College. Another new fund is the Seawall Improvements Fund, for which collection of the 1/8th cent sales tax began on April 1, 2001. For that fund, staff is projecting $4 million in revenue and $3.2 million in proposed expenditures for initial project costs and debt service for the bond sale anticipated in fall 2001. He said the Arena Facility Fund's 1/8th cent sales tax collection also started on April 1, 2001 and includes $4 million of projected revenues and $1.9 million of proposed expenditures for initial project costs in FY01-02. In addition, a bond sale is projected in spring 2002. The Visitor's Facilities Fund is expected to have flat revenues and expenditures and the fund balance is projected to remain under 1%. The final 10 officers (for a total of 50) will be hired through the Crime Control and Prevention District, which also includes funding for an election reauthorizing the district. Mr. Jeffrey Kaplan, Director of Solid Waste Services, discussed his department's accomplishments for FY2000-01: recycling collection every other week; heavy brush collection eight times per year; bulky item collection twice per year; free disposal days for residents (first Saturday of each month); "Cash for Trash" events every other month; household hazardous waste collection events quarterly; "hot shot" and "Litter Critter" programs; Cefe Valenzuela Landfill land purchase; and final cover on J.C. Elliott Landfill cells 1-4. Mr. Kaplan said program enhancements for FY01-02 include: continuing the current level of service in all departments; merging brush grinding operations with heavy brush; transferring landfill scale house functions and three landfill positions to the Financial Services Department; implementing Phase I of the automated refuse collection system; intensifying environmental compliance efforts; and continuing "Cash for Trash," free disposal days, and "Stop Trashing Corpus Christi" cleanup events. Major initiatives for the next fiscal year include developing a request for proposals (RFP) for the recycling operation; developing a business plan and an RFP for the Valenzuela Landfill; and creating a citizen drop-off station at the entrance to the landfill that will provide several services. The Director of Solid Waste Services also reviewed a chart showing current year versus proposed expenditures. He explained that the department's original revenue estimate was based on tonnage at the Elliott Landfill through January 2001, while the updated estimate is based on tonnage through May 2001. Mr. Kaplan said that in order to reverse the trend of decreasing landfill tonnage, staff has developed the following options for the Council's consideration: Option I - new "put -or -pay" contracts with private haulers and a Solid Waste System (SWS) service charge; Option II - new contracts and departmental service reductions; Option III - new contracts and city-wide solid waste collection concept; and Option IV - a lower tipping fee and franchise fee. Mr. Kaplan said that if adopted, Option I would achieve the level of revenue budgeted for FY01-02 and maintain service levels. He said the proposed SWS service charge entails $3 per cubic yard for haulers with contracts and $4 per cubic yard for haulers without contracts. He said that while Option 11 also proposes the "put -or -pay" contracts, it does not include the service charge concept. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 11 He said the impact of that option would be a revenue shortfall of $2 million, which would require an offsetting reduction in expenses in the areas of brush grinding, recycling, "Cash for Trash," and landfill costs. Responding to Council Member Garrett, Mr. Kaplan said this option would result in the elimination of the recycling program. Under Option III, Mr. Kaplan said the city would take over all commercial collection within the city's jurisdiction and the city would issue an RFP for an exclusive contract with one or more haulers for commercial service, as well as the inclusion of the "put -or -pay" contracts. He said that option would require an estimated 24 -month transition period, resulting in a short-term revenue loss but a potential long-term gain. Mr. Kaplan said Option IV proposes a lower tipping rate and a franchise fee. He noted that the "put -or -pay" contracts are not included in this option and there is no guarantee of tonnage at the landfill. The lower tipping rate would be set at $16 per ton for all customers, resulting in a significant revenue loss, while the inside -city -limits franchise fee would be approximately $10.50. He said Option IV would require greater effort to ensure compliance and more extensive enforcement. Mr. Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager for Public Works and Utilities, said staff is recommending Option I --the SWS service charge and the "put -or -pay" contracts. He noted that currently, the Elliott Landfill tipping fee includes the cost to bury the waste, a state fee, landfill project cost, and other expenses such as bond debt service, landfill development, and post -closure costs. He said staff is proposing unbundling the tipping fee and reducing it to an amount that reflects the first three expenses (waste burial, landfill project fee, and state fee), while the remaining costs would be recovered through the implementation of the service charge, which he further explained. A discussion ensued about how the cost of garbage collection and dumping is calculated. City Manager Garcia clarified that the city will only enter into contracts with haulers, not with the commercial customers which generate the waste. Mr. Massey pointed out that the city has an ordinance requiring all commercial haulers that operate within the city limits to be permitted and follow established guidelines. Responding to Council members' questions, Mr. Massey said city staff will work with the haulers as they develop the details of the proposed SWS service charge. Mr. Kaplan noted that other cities have implemented similar service charges. In reply to Council Member Kinnison, Mr. Kaplan said staff has been unable to develop a business plan because of the fluctuation in tonnage at the landfill. He said staff has initiated a full - cost accounting study to ensure that all the costs are properly captured. He also discussed the complexity of overlapping costs associated with such operations as brush grinding. Mr. Kinnison said he did not want staff to disregard the option of passing some costs on to the residential customers. Mr. Massey said staff will review that issue. Mr. Massey also further described the "put -or -pay" contracts, which will guarantee tonnage at the Elliott Landfill and are an important part of the business plan at the Valenzuela Landfill. In order to develop the contracts, Mr. Massey said staff met with the haulers individually and collectively to receive their input. He said the contracts contain the following terms: $19.50 per ton 1 Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 12 plus the state fee; available to all haulers who have been permitted for at least 12 months; the city has the right to enact fees and ordinances for waste generation; and haulers under contract receive benefits of more favorable offerings. Mr. Massey and Mr. Kaplan responded to questions from Council Members Colmenero and Longoria. Mr. Massey noted that Item 23.a. on the day's agenda is a proposed "put -or -pay" contract with BFI of Texas; another hauler decided that such a contract is not in their best interest at this time (resulting in the withdrawal of Item 23.b.). He said other haulers have indicated that they are still willing to discuss the contracts with city staff. Mayor Neal called for comments on Item 23.a. and there were none. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 23.a. M2001-245 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with BFI of Texas, L.P., guaranteeing the annual delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste to the J.C. Elliott Landfill for a specified fee, for a period not to exceed the life of the J.C. Elliott Landfill. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." 23.b. WITHDRAWN MvtiOlt autnulizuig tI e Lily Manag.a Ot-tAs ULsigncc to eACCLLtc a coiitiact wltll GOipuS Chiist; Disposal gua,a,d�,c;ng t�e dL. ivc.y of all aC..Cptabk Wabtc c.,11lLd *1th; ,c « tL� bp 1/4,1 ILC, lira p1od not to CACctil UiC lilt iOtt LduaLU. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal called for a brief recess. Upon reconvening, Mr. McDaniel referred to comments made by Mr. O'Brien during the budget public hearing. He said there is an overall increase in terms of current ad valorem taxes once the assumption is made of a growth in values of 2.5% of $1.4 million. He said of the 4 -cent increase, 5.0096 is being taken on the General Fund side versus the debt service side, which equates to $887,000 at 2.5% growth. He noted that the value of the recent refunding on the bonds was $1.2 million, which was used by the General Fund. He said the city is still under the 68 -cent tax cap. City Attorney Bray added that the 4 -cent increase is attributable to the new debt approved by the voters in November 2000. Deputy City Manager Noe explained that Mr. O'Brien was operating from net numbers. He said the city issued the bonds approved by the voters, who were informed that the issue included the 4 -cent ad valorem tax increase. In addition, the city refunded outstanding debt that fell under the tax cap. He said the $1.9 million figure is a net number after it is increased for one action and decreased for the other action. He said the savings will only accrue during the first several years. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 13 Mr. McDaniel said the major memberships line item includes membership in the Better Business Bureau, National League of Cities, Coastal Bend Council of Governments, U.S. Conference of Mayors, and the Texas Municipal League. He said this year there is an additional membership in the Public Technology Institute for $15,000. Mr. McDaniel also referred to Mr. O'Brien's question about the amount of the Utility Fund reserves. He said there are several reasons why that fund has a larger reserve than the General Fund, including bond convenants, restricted uses (such as Choke Canyon), and the timing of debt service payments. He reiterated that staff is recommending the 2% utility rate increases to accommodate large upcoming capital projects. Mayor Neal said eight requests were made by Council members for additional adjustments to the budget, which were delineated by staff and distributed to the Council. He said adjusted proposed revenues and expenditures are both $141,658,389. On the list of Council requests, Council Member Garrett referred to Item 7, "provide support for Buc Days at 50% cost to event - $20,874," and Item 8, "provide support for Bayfest at 50% cost to event - $25,361." Mr. Garrett said currently the organizers of Buccaneer Days reimburse the city for costs for police, stormwater, solid waste, street and park and recreation, which amounted to $41,749 last year. He said Bayfest pays for police, solid waste, marina and park and recreation costs, which totaled $50,721 last year. He said this requirement in their contracts places a burden on both festivals; in fact, this year Buc Days had to cancel the fireworks due to financial problems. He said both organizations are asking that they only be responsible for 50% of the city's costs. Mr. Garrett said if their request is approved, the resulting cost to the budget could be offset from the hotel/motel tax fund or each of the affected departments could absorb the cost in their budgets. Council Member Chesney also commented on Items 7 and 8 of the Council requests. He said other cities place a great value on the economic impact of city-wide festivals and he feels that Buc Days and Bayfest are crucial to the quality of life in this community as well as beneficial to the city financially. Responding to Council Member Kelly, Mr. Garrett said Buccaneer Days and Bayfest are seeking to have their required reimbursable amounts reduced to 50% on a permanent basis. Mr. Kelly said he understands that Buc Days and Bayfest are "signature" events for the city, and he noted that a signature event in the northwest area is Czechfest. Mr. Chesney said Bayfest and Buc Days are being penalized because they are forced to charge a small fee in order to make ends meet, while free events are not penalized. He said neither festival is a profitable venture. In reply to other questions from Mr. Kelly, Mr. Garrett said that Buc Days charges a $2 admission fee into the carnival and admission into the rodeo, but they do not charge for the parade. He said every year the organization awards three scholarships, one of which is a full $20,000 scholarship. He further explained the costs for which the festivals reimburse the city. Council Member Longoria asked when the policy of charging Buc Days and Bayfest for the Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 14 city's costs was enacted. Mr. Garcia said that in 1998 the city entered into contracts with the organizers of both Buc Days and Bayfest in which the required reimbursable amount for the city's costs was initiated at 25% and increased by 25% each year until they reached 100% reimbursement this year. Mr. Longoria said he would be open to addressing the policy issue but not to giving the organizations an outright contribution. Mr. Chesney said they were asking for either an appropriation or a waiver because they have the same effect on the budget. Mr. Chesney and Mr. Garrett said their long-term intent is to change the policy if they can, but right now they are addressing the immediate budget implications. Mr. Longoria said Buc Days and Bayfest have the capacity to raise money and they should look at their budgets and find ways to eliminate expenses. Mr. Chesney said if those organizations had the capacity to control their expenses they would not be making this request. Council Member Scott asked about the revenues for Buc Days and Bayfest. Mr. Garcia said city staff does not review their budgets. Mr. Chesney said Bayfest has a $1 million budget, of which about $500,000 is donated to non-profit organizations. Mr. Longoria said the non -profits earn that money. Mr. Chesney said Bayfest has a projected $60,000 to $70,000 net gain for 2001 and they are trying to build up some reserves in case things go away. Upon verification by Mr. Garcia, Council Member Kinnison said the city has numerous contracts with event organizers that require 100% reimbursement of city costs. Mr. Garcia said when Mr. Garrett and Mr. Chesney first discussed this issue with him, it became apparent that it was more complicated than it first appeared because the policy applies to other organizations in addition to Buc Days and Bayfest. Mr. Kinnison said there is a plan to annex a large portion of the island and a change to the city's policy would set a significant precedent with regard to events there. Mr. Garcia said the same policy is also applied to the Concrete Street Amphitheater. Mr. Kinnison said he is open to a full discussion on the policy, but from the standpoint of the budget he would like to leave it as it is. Council Member Colmenero said he believes the Council needs to look at the city's policy while at the same time recognizing the impact on tourism of Buc Days and Bayfest. Responding to Mr. Kelly, Mr. Garcia said the Concrete Street Amphitheater representatives would like to pay 50% of the city's costs but the city is billing them for 100% of the costs. Mayor Neal said the Council needed to suspend its discussion on the budget in order to hear petitions from the audience. Mr. Isaac Valencia, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, said that organization has invested time and energy into addressing problems facing the city, such as budget restrictions. He discussed the issues of "drag -up" pay; a call -taker position in Police Communications; co-oping with the county for overtime; MDT/AVL system; and police substations. Mr. Phil Rosenstein, 949 Bobalo, said he is a U.S. Merchant Marine veteran of World War 1, Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 15 II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He briefly described the history of the Merchant Marines and said he expects to have a Merchant Marine flag in a few weeks which he would like to present to the Mayor's Committee on Veterans Affairs. Mr. Andy Rodriguez, 3401 S. Alameda, asked if the ordinance regulating substandard buildings is being enforced. City Attorney Bray replied that it is. Mr. Rodriguez expressed concern about deteriorated neighborhoods and abandoned houses in the area of Leopard, Brownlee and Staples streets. Mr. Colmenero said a plan for inner city improvements is one of the Council's new priority initiatives. Mayor Neal said it is also an area of interest for the directed patrol officers. Cmdr. Bryan Smith of the Crime Control and Prevention District proceeded to meet with Mr. Rodriguez. Mr. Leon Perez, 904 Buford, said ridiculous accusations were made by the newspaper about Police Chief Pete Alvarez. He said the Police Department is very important. He also said that absentee landlords run Corpus Christi. Mr. Vic Menard, 1510 Dove Lane, said that for many years the city has been a strong partner with Buccaneer Days and Bayfest. He said the policy change regarding reimbursing costs was adopted during a financially difficult time for the city. He discussed the benefits of the two festivals, both to citizens and to tourists. He said the city needs to revisit the policy regarding costs. Returning to the budget discussion, Mr. McDaniel said the city charges for solid waste pickup to organizations which hold free events, such as the Jazz Festival and the Beach to Bay run. Mr. Scott referred to Item 1 on the list of Council requests, "increase economic development contribution - $100,000." He said the Council received a document from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) with a series of requests, most specifically a request for $100,000 for a director of development coordination. He said the EDC has done an excellent job and he believes that funding that position will further enhance their efforts. Mr. Kinnison said he supports that proposal, noting that increasing funding for economic development was one of the initiatives identified during the Council's recent retreat. In order to fund the requested $100,000 for the EDC, Mr. Kinnison suggested the city follow the original allocation of $375,000 between the General Fund and various utility funds based upon a gross receipts measure. Mr. Garcia asked if this would be a permanent increase, and Mr. Scott said it would be. Mr. Chesney spoke in favor of this proposal. Mr. Kelly said it is essential that Corpus Christi's workforce is trained to take advantage of any new jobs that are created here. Mr. Longoria discussed Item 2, "skate park architectural/engineering - $80,000." He said the Skate Park Association has paid a designer $5,000 to draft their conceptual and preliminary materials list for a 25,500 -square foot skate park. He said the exact location of the park has not yet been determined. He said the park organizers are hoping it will be a public-private partnership, which he described. He referred to information that the Council received about the association's proposal. Mr. Colmenero, Mr. Noyola and Mr. Garrett spoke in favor of this item. Responding to Mr. Chesney, Mr. Longoria further described the proposal. He said $20,000 will at least get the project off the ground, T Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 16 which Mr. Kinnison said he could support. Mr. Noe addressed Item 5, "increase contribution to the Convention and Visitors Bureau - $50,000." He said that during the CVB's last joint meeting with the Council, the CVB said they would be requesting an additional $100,000 to enhance their cooperative advertising program. He said staff was recommending funding $50,000 from the hotel/motel occupancy tax fund instead of the requested $100,000 because the unencumbered balance of that fund is only about $120,000. Mr. Kinnison noted that the city has committed $50,000 to the American Bowling Congress. He said the CVB budgeted $264,000 for the Columbus Fleet bonds, but the actual amount will be $223,000 as a result of savings from the refunding of those bonds. Mayor Neal suggested that Item 4, "offset revenue loss due to non -renewal of child safety fee - $134,009" be taken out of the police overtime line item. Mr. McDaniel said there are some potential revenue offsets as a result of actions during the recent legislative session. Mr. Colmenero discussed Item 5, "reinstate McGee Beach lifeguards - $21,950," saying it is an important program that should be reinstated. He said it should also be reviewed in relation to the planned repairs on the seawall. Mr. Noyola referred to Item 6, "modify proposed salary adjustments (4% for non- management and 2% for management and eliminate merit) and add back 2% for all employees effective March I, 2002 for General Fund only - $969,156." He said he has previously expressed his opposition to merit increases. Mr. Noe responded to the Mayor's questions about this issue. Although not on the list, Mr. Scott raised the issue of the city's sesquicentennial celebration. He suggested that $10,000 be taken from the hotel/motel fund reserve this fiscal year and $10,000 next fiscal year. He said those amounts would be in addition to staff time that would be spent in promoting the event. Mr. Colmenero discussed the issue of a citation program for code enforcement. Mr. Longoria spoke in favor of funding for the sesquicentennial event. In order to frame the budget, Mayor Neal made a motion to approve the General Fund adjusted proposed revenue amount of $141,658,389 and adjusted proposed expenditure amount of $141,658,389; seconded by Mr. Colmenero. He called for a voice vote and the motion passed unanimously. The Mayor then called for consideration of each of the nine Council proposals. Mr. Scott made a motion to approve $100,000 for Item 1 -increase economic development contribution; seconded by Mr. Chesney. The Mayor called for a voice vote and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Longoria made a motion to approve $20,000 for development of a skate park (Item 2); seconded by Mr. Noyola. The Mayor called for a voice vote and the motion passed unanimously. There was no motion made for Item 3, CVB funding request of $50,000. Mr. Garrett made a motion to approve $134,009 for Item 4 -offset for non -renewal of child t Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 17 safety fee; seconded by Mr. Colmenero. A voice vote was called and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Longoria made a motion to approve $21,950 for Item 5 -McGee Beach lifeguards; seconded by Mr. Colmenero. The Mayor called for a voice vote and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Noyola made a motion regarding Item 6 -modify proposed salary adjustments. The motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Garrett made a motion to approve Item 7 -provide support for Buccaneer Days by reducing reimbursement requirements to the city by 50%; seconded by Mr. Chesney. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council and the motion passed by the following vote: Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Neal, Kinnison, Longoria, and Scott voting "No." Mayor Neal referred to Item 8 - provide support for Bayfest by reducing reimbursement requirements to the city by 50%. Mr. Chapa polled the Council and the item passed by the following vote: Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Neal, Kinnison, Longoria, and Scott voting "No." Mr. Scott made a motion to approve $10,000 for Item 9 -sesquicentennial celebration; seconded by Mr. Colmenero. The Mayor called for a voice vote and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Garcia said staff would bring back proposals on how to pay for the funding amounts approved by the Council. Mayor Neal said the Council's next meeting is July 10th. Mayor Neal referred to Item 2.c. regarding the City Secretary's compensation. He said when he originally made the motion at the beginning of the meeting, he mistakenly said "no increase in car allowance" when he should have said "$100 increase in car allowance." Mr. Longoria seconded Mayor Neal's motion to correct Item 2.c. A voice vote was called and the motion passed as follows: 2.c. M2001-231 Motion authorizing a cost of living adjustment as approved in the FY2001-2002 budget for the City Secretary; a 5% merit pay increase; a car allowance increase of $100 per month; and an additional 5 -day annual leave accrual and 3 -day sick leave accrual per year effective the first full pay period in August 2001. The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Chesney, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye." Referring to the budget, Mr. Kinnison said the Council has previously discussed the possibility of holding an election to ask the voters to consider Charter amendments, a 1/8th-cent sales tax increase for economic development, and renewal of the Crime Control District. He said in order to ensure a good voter turnout, there would probably not be an election held until after July 2002, which means that funds budgeted for an election could be used for other items. Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 18 * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal refereed to Item 21, presentation on a request for proposals (RFP) for the City Marina operations and development. Mr. Cisneros discussed the history of the marina, noting that in the 1930s a single pier was constructed, followed by construction of the seawall and three landmasses in the 1940s. The following decade the marina became the responsibility of the city's Park and Recreation Department, and in the 1970s the marina began to lease business sites. Currently, the marina encompasses 23 acres consisting of one L -Head and two T -Heads with 580 wet boat slips and 12 business tenants (four of which are seasonal). He said the goals of the RFP include: continue to improve the bayfront and city marina; offer new attractions for residents and visitors; generate new commercial and/or entertainment opportunities; and improve the marina's fund balance. He said the daily marina operations discussed in the RFP include slip rentals, lease management, marina maintenance and marketing, fuel service, wastewater pump -out service, and marina security. He said the intent is to incorporate the marina development into the seawall restoration project. Mr. Cisneros said staff is hoping to receive responses from experienced development teams which have a clear vision for marina development, previous success with waterfront projects, and available financial resources. He said the ultimate project elements are a high-quality environment, long-term generation of revenue for both the development team and the city, and selection of a development team which is committed to Corpus Christi and its success. Mr. Cisneros said staff hopes to issue the RFP in July 2001 with a response deadline of September 26, 2001. In November 2001, staff will ask the Council to consider a development team for selection and in February 2002, they would execute an operations contract and ground lease. Responding to Council Member Longoria, Mr. Cisneros said the proposal leaves room for negotiations on the part of both the city and the developer. Council Member Kinnison asked about a development proposal made by Mr. Leon Loeb. Mr. Cisneros said his proposal --which pertains to only one part of the marina --is still under investigation. He said staff intends to bring the Council a comprehensive plan for the entire marina. Mr. Garcia said staff has not carved out any property for Mr. Loeb and the city is open to any development proposal that comes in. In fact, he said, currently there are at least three specific development proposals from Mr. Veteo, Mr. Loeb, and from the Omni Hotel chain. Mr. Cisneros said it is conceivable that some respondants to the RFP may be interested in the operation of the marina while others may only be interested in the development aspects of it. Mayor Neal said he has heard criticisms that the city does not put any ad valorem tax revenue into the marina, which could affect its operation and development. Mr. Cisneros noted that the RFP does not mention the creation of any new landmass property. Council Member Colmenero said the development of the marina needs to be considered in conjunction with the renovation of the convention center, construction of the arena, and rehabilitation of the seawall. Council Member Longoria discussed the importance of keeping the T Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 19 RFP open-ended. Council Member Scott asked about a possible grant application that was pulled from the agenda recently. Mayor Neal said he thought that staff was reevaluating the grant application and will be bringing it back to the Council. The Council concurred with staff's recommendation regarding the request for proposals for the marina and directed them to proceed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal referred to Item 22, an update on the Corpus Christi North Beach nourishment project. Mr. Jerry Hauske, with Shiner, Moseley & Associates, referred to aerial photographs which illustrated that several public facilities on that beach, including the restrooms, picnic tables and gym equipment, are being threatened by the water. He explained that the waves hit the beach at an angle and drive the sand along the shoreline, where it becomes trapped behind the groin at the project's north end. Mr. Hauske said the city has received $1.45 million from the Texas General Land Office for a beach nourishment project on Corpus Christi Beach, which consists of excavating approximately 25,000 cubic yards from behind the rock groin and moving that material to the beach's south end. He said the project also includes bringing in 125,000 cubic yards of material from an off-site source and placing it on the south end. He said the completed beach will be 3,200 feet long by 150 feet wide, and since it is normal for a portion of the sand to seek equilibrium in the water, the engineers estimate that the stable beach width will be from 60 to 90 feet and could last about 10 years. Mr. Hauske explained the process that is followed in the beach renourishment project. He said the sand is being carefully monitored and measured, and is being tested by an independent laboratory prior to be placed in its permanent location. He added that the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission has reviewed the test results and approved the material. He said the test results indicate that the new sand meets all the project requirements for design. Mr. Hauske said they estimate the project will be fully complete by the end of July. Responding to Council Member Chesney, Mr. Hauske said there is no requirement in the specifications that the sand be washed, which he explained. He said there is no advantage to filtering the sand rather than washing it. Mr. Chesney said some constituents have expressed concern that the contractor is not meeting his obligations. Mr. Hauske said he is not aware of any obligations to the city that have not been met by the contractor. He explained that neither the city nor the General Land Office have contracts with the subcontractors because the project contractor is solely and ultimately responsible for his subcontractors. In reply to Mr. Garcia, Mr. Hauske said he is inspecting the project and is satisfied with it. Council Member Kelly asked where the contractor is obtaining the sand material. Mr. Hauske replied that currently it is coming from a dredge material placement area at the Port of Corpus Christi. Mr. Kelly asked what precautions are being taken to ensure that heavy metals or other contaminants are not ending up on the city's beach. Mr. Hauske explained the extensive testing that 1' Minutes - Regular Council Meeting June 26, 2001 Page 20 was conducted on the sand, adding that both the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission and an independent laboratory said the material was found to be clean. He said all the test results are available at his office for review. He emphasized that the material is of a good quality. Council Member Colmenero requested specific information about the tests. Mr. Garcia said there is no reason to be concerned about the quality of the sand. Council Member Kinnison asked what is the source of some of the Council members' concern about this project. Council Member Longoria said there is a problem between the general contractor and one of the subcontractors and rumors about the project have resulted. Mr. Chesney said he wants to ensure that the project is well constructed. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Neal called for the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia said items scheduled for July 10th include the first reading of the budget, spaceport update, U.S. Census report, and the contract for the Frost Bank building. He said the city will receive the certified tax rolls from the appraisal district on July 25th. Mr. Kinnison said the appraisal district will have that information available on July 24th and he said he does not want to vote on the second reading of the budget until they know that information. Mayor Neal called for Council concerns and reports. Mr. Scott referred to a letter from a satisfied constituent on Padre Island and he complimented those involved with the National Geographic article, as well as the Committee for Persons with Disabilities for the employment award they received from the Governor's Office. Mr. Scott also requested reports regarding the city's web site and the efforts of Ms. Patricia Garcia in the Office of Intergovernmental Relations, as well as a presentation on the bombing site proposal. He asked about the condition of the grass at Cole Park. Mr. Cisneros explained that the main irrigation lines are being rerouted as a result of the Bay Trail project. Mr. Colmenero asked about the status of the MHMR park. Mr. Garcia said staff was hoping that the state would deed the land back to the city but the city may have to purchase it. Mr. Colmenero asked if a deferred payment plan for drag -up pay could be explored. Mr. Noe said staff had an extensive discussion about that issue with the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, but there is a requirement that the employee would have to pay the taxes up front even if the payment is deferred. Mr. Noyola asked if the trees that were removed from the ditch near the Lozano Golf Course were merely cut or if the roots were extracted. Mr. Massey said staff would provide a report. Mr. Noyola requested a report on the amount of money that Lozano Golf Course is losing as a result of damage to the greens. Mayor Neal said the golf course discussion needs to be placed back on the agenda. The Mayor also asked if the Council was interested in exploring the construction of a 100 -acre land mass on the bayfront (Mr. Veteto's proposal). Some of the Council members said they were not interested in such a proposal. Mr. Garcia said staff did not specifically mention any proposals in the RFP for the marina. He said that does not preclude anyone from coming in as part of the redevelopment proposal. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the Council meeting at 7:40 p.m. on June 26, 2001. T