HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/30/2001I 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 October 30, 2001, which were approved
by the City Council on November 13, 2001.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, this 13th day of November, 2001.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
October 30, 2001
2:05 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Samuel L. Neal Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Noyola
Council Members:
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Mark Scott
ABSENT
Brent Chesney
City Staff:
City Manager David R. Garcia
Deputy City Manager George Noe
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining
Recording Secretary Rachelle P. Ramon
Mayor Neal called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation
was delivered by Pastor Rod Carpenter, Solid Rock United Pentecostal Church, and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Colmenero. 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 October 23, 2001. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as
presented.
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Mayor Neal called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2-11). A Council member
requested that Item 5 be discussed. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes and the following were passed:
2. M2001-406
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
CW Campbell Electric in the amount of $63,752 for the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant
replacement of 12kV switchgear.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
3.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024644
Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the No. 4010
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Water Fund into the No. 4010 Water Fund for a computerized maintenance management
system; amending Ordinance No. 024528 which adopted the FY2001-2002 Annual Budget
by increasing appropriations by $400,000.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024645
Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance of the No. 4200
Wastewater Fund into the No. 4200 Wastewater Fund for a computerized maintenance
management system; amending Ordinance No. 024528 which adopted the FY2001-2002
Annual Budget by increasing appropriations by $400,000.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
3.c. M2001-407
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with EMA Inc.
in the amount of $800,000 for a computerized maintenance management system for the
Wastewater and Water Departments.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
4. M2001-408
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Brown -McKee Inc. of Lubbock, Texas in the amount of $1,318,000 for the O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant chemical feed piping replacement.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
6.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024646
Ordinance appropriating $21,754.78 from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Trust Fund No. 4030-209010 to pay developer reimbursement request for the installation of
646 linear feet of a 12 -inch PVC water grid main to develop Victoria Park Unit 5.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
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6.b. M2001-410
Motion approving the reimbursement application submitted by Mr. Greg Voisin, President,
So -San Corporation, for the installation of 646 linear feet of a 12 -inch PVC water grid main.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
7. M2001-411
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an annual joint funding
agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the
Interior, for the continuation of surface water data collection and limited studies by the
USGS for the city's water supply activity; and providing for the city to pay the USGS the
amount $147,685 out of a total project cost of $206,460 during the federal fiscal year
October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
8. M2001-412
Motion approving the allocation of $60,472 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and
$40,528 from the General Fund to fund $101,000 to a total of 16 arts and cultural
organizations for arts projects in 2002. Funding is authorized in the FY2001-2002 budget.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
9.a. M2001-413
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$468,750 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services for funding eligible under the COPS MORE 2001 Program and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 024647
Ordinance appropriating $468,750 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Community Oriented Policing Services, in the No. 1050 State/Federal Grants Fund to
purchase mobile computing units, personal computers, crime analysis software and video
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imaging software for the Police Department; authorizing the transfer of $156,250 from the
No. 6010 Law Enforcement Trust Fund to, and appropriating $156,250 in the No. 1050
State/Federal Grants Fund as the grant match.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
10.a. ORDINANCE NO. 024648
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an eleven -month lease
agreement with the Corpus Christi City Employees Credit Union to install Automatic Teller
Machines (ATMs) at Municipal Court, Coliseum and City Hall in consideration of monthly
payments of $100 or 10% of net profit, whichever is greater.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
10.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a three-year lease
agreement with two option years with the Corpus Christi City Employees Credit Union to
install Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) at Municipal Court, Coliseum and City Hall for
monthly payments of $100 or 10% of net profit; whichever is greater.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an amendment to the
lease agreement executed with Noble Food Services Inc. on November 21, 2000, by
Ordinance No. 024289 to extend the term of the lease.
The foregoing ordinance passed on first reading by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
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Council Member Kelly said his question pertained to Item 4 rather than Item 5. He asked if
the proposed improvements to the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant will involve the handling
of benzine at the plant. City Manager Garcia replied that several hazardous materials are used at the
plant in the treatment of the water supply. Mr. Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering Services, said
the project will reroute and relocate the chemical feed piping system at the water treatment plant
from its existing underground location to above the ground. Mr. Garcia said the new configuration
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of the pipes will improve staff's ability to monitor and inspect the chemical feed piping system.
(Note: Item 4 was approved with the rest of the consent items; see page 2 of the minutes.)
As there were no questions on Item 5, City Secretary Chapa polled the Council as follows:
5. M2001-409
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 5 to the
engineering services contract with Govind and Associates in the amount of $48,560 for the
Airport Ditch outfall improvements and Broadway Plant lift station and diversion to
Greenwood Plant/Nueces River Delta.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
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Mayor Neal referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the
public hearing on the following zoning case:
12. Case No. 1001-07. City of Corpus Christi. A change of zoning from "F -R" Farm -Rural
District, "R -IB" One -family Dwelling District and "I-2" Light Industrial District to "I-3"
Heavy Industrial District being 2,427.99 acres out of J.C. Russell Farm Block and Margaret
Kelly Farm Tract, generally bound by Agnes Street (State Highway 44), Joe Mireur Road
(Farm -to -Market Road 763), McGloin Road and Buckholt Road.
City Secretary Chapa said the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
"I-3" Heavy Industrial District. Mayor Neal said Council Member Noyola would be abstaining from
discussing or voting on Item 12.
Mr. Michael Gunning, Director of Planning and Development, said this proposal is intended
to bring the airport into conformance with the Adopted Airport Plan and the zoning ordinance, which
requires that all airport runways and facilities be zoned "I-3." He said the rezoning is only for
property that is wholly owned by the City of Corpus Christi and within its city limits. He added that
this action will remove any zoning obstacles for economic development projects at the airport. No
one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
ORDINANCE NO. 024649
Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by the City of Corpus Christi
by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 2,427.99 acres out of the J.C. Russell Farm
Blocks and Margaret Kelly Farm Tracts —[the 2,427.99 acres is generally described as the
land comprising and surrounding the Corpus Christi International Airport, generally bound
by Agnes Street (State Highway 44), Joe Mireur Road (Farm -to -Market Road 763), McGloin
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Road and Buckholt Road (County Road 53)] —from "F -R" Farm -Rural District, "R -1B" One -
family Dwelling District, and "I-2" Light Industrial District to "I-3" Heavy Industrial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, and Scott voting "Aye"; Noyola abstaining; Chesney absent.
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Mayor Neal referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. Mr. Tony Cisneros, Director
of Park and Recreation, referred to Item 13 and introduced Mr. Dewayne Hollin, Chairman of the
Marina Association of Texas. Mr. Hollin said the Corpus Christi Marina was honored as the "Marina
of the Year" and the "Clean Marina of the Year" by that association. He explained that the selection
committee consists of industry experts, such as people who build, operate and insure marinas. He
said this is the first time in the association's history that one marina has won both awards. Accepting
the award were Mr. Peter Davidson (Marina Superintendent), marina staff and members of the
Water/Shore Advisory Committee.
Mr. Hollin said the Corpus Christi Marina was also certified as a "Clean Texas Marina"
through a program funded by the Texas General Land Office and the Sea Grant Program of Texas
A&M University -College Station and administered by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission. In addition, local artist Dinah Bowman was recognized for helping to design the logo
for the Clean Texas Marina Program to be utilized statewide.
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The second presentation (Item 14) was regarding the city's Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) transition plan, Title II. Mr. David Ramos, Director of Human Relations, explained that the
ADA, a comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, was signed into law in July 1990.
He said that Title II of the ADA prohibits public entities from discriminating against or excluding
people from programs, services, or activities on the basis of disability. He said that as a public entity,
the City of Corpus Christi must conduct a self-evaluation of policies and practices under Title II. He
said that according to Title II, equal opportunity must be provided through reasonable modifications
in policies, practices or procedures, as well as provide for accessibility through architectural
modifications.
Mr. Ramos said that administrative compliance with ADA regulations involves the following
steps: designating a responsible employee; providing notice of ADA requirements; establishing a
grievance procedure; and developing a transition plan. He said the four principles guiding that
compliance are commitment from entity leaders, coordination of compliance activities, involvement
of persons with disabilities, and ensuring that the new procedures are put into place. He said the three
compliance phases are planning for the compliance measures, conducting self -evaluations, and
implementing the modifications.
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With regard to the city's compliance status, Mr. Ramos said the Committee for Persons with
Disabilities was established by ordinance on February 13, 2001 (it had previously been the Mayor's
Committee for Persons with Disabilities). Mr. Ramos was appointed by the City Manager to serve
as the city's ADA coordinator on June 20, 2001. The City Manager also designated city staff
members to serve on the ADA/Transition Plan Task Force (core group) and departmental ADA
compliance officers effective in August 2001.
Mr. Ramos then reviewed the schedule of compliance activities for 2002: departmental self-
evaluation due in January; core group to analyze self-evaluation documents by February; draft
recommendation to the City Manager by March; public forum input meeting by April; City
Manager's final review by July; and City Council's review and approval by July 2002.
Responding to Mayor Neal, City Manager Garcia said the recommendations the core group
will make to correct any existing deficiencies in city -owned facilities can be incorporated in different
ways through different funding sources. He added that these are mandated by federal guidelines and
affect all governmental entities.
Ms. Crystal Lyons, Chairperson of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities, said the self -
evaluations will be conducted not only for physical accessibility but also to ensure that
discrimination does not occur in programs. She said people with disabilities make up 20% of the
general population, adding that she is working with another entity on its Title II transition plan.
Council Member Garrett asked about the public input process. Mr. Ramos said they can have
several meetings to receive public input. Mr. Garrett asked Mr. Ramos if he feels the city is on track
now with its compliance efforts. Mr. Ramos said he believes more has been done within the last 1'%
years in terms of ADA than in the last five years.
Council Member Colmenero asked about the time line and budgetary impacts. Deputy City
Manager Noe pointed out that the capital budget will be adopted in the fall as opposed to the
operating budget (which is adopted by July 31st). He said information for the operating budget needs
to be received by April of each year. Mr. Colmenero suggested that the Council receive preliminary
reports prior to the final recommendations in 2002. Mr. Noe said they will receive a draft document
in April 2002 in order to receive public comment.
Council Member Scott asked when the city was supposed to have completed a transition plan.
Mr. Ramos replied that the time frame was 1995 and portions were put in place, such as the
grievance process. Responding to another question from Mr. Scott, Mr. Noe said part of this process
will be to prioritize needed improvements and recommend how to fund them.
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The third presentation (Item 15) was regarding the stormwater master plan project/flight
operations schedule. Mr. Escobar introduced Mr. Dan Phillips, Director of Data Processing for
TerraPoint, LLC. Using a computer presentation, Mr. Escobar explained that the project began in
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September 2001 and is scheduled for completion in December 2002. He said elevation data will be
collected using LIDAR technology, which requires that an aircraft make nighttime flights throughout
the city beginning on November 5, 2001 for about five weeks (depending on weather conditions).
He said public notices will be disseminated during the next two weeks to inform citizens of the
aircraft and the flight schedule.
Mr. Escobar said all flights will be coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration,
U.S. Navy, and the Corpus Christi International Airport. He said the aircraft will fly 3,200 to 3,500
feet above ground level at approximately 175 miles per hour. He said the elevation data will be
collected using global positioning technology and a state-of-the-art computerized laser system to
scan the ground's surface. He said this allows for a very rapid collection of elevation data with a high
accuracy rate. Mayor Neal commented on the importance of notifying the public about this project.
Council Member Colmenero suggested that the city's web site also contain information about it.
Council Member Kelly asked if the overflights will include unincorporated areas of Nueces
County. Mr. Escobar replied affirmatively, saying it will specifically include Oso Creek and west
of Hwy. 77. Responding to Council Member Noyola, Mr. Phillips said each flight will be a four- to
five-hour mission.
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The fourth presentation (Item 16) was regarding bioterrorism information on the City interne
web site. Ms. Susan Cable, Director of Communications and Quality Management, accessed the
city's web site to demonstrate changes that have been made, such as the inclusion of links entitled
"Bioterrorism/Emergencies" and "Current Issues." She said other city pages have links to the U.S.
Postal Service, Centers for Disease Control, American Red Cross, and the Local Emergency
Planning Committee. She said some of the sites also have information in Spanish.
Mayor Neal said the City of Corpus Christi received a first place designation from the Texas
City Management Association for its web site for cities over 75,000. He said the city's technology
efforts have grown dramatically.
Council Member Colmenero asked if people are able to download audio transmissions. Ms.
Cable said at this time they do not have that capability because they do not have the necessary
software but they are in the process of acquiring it. In addition, the city has links on its site to the
Adobe site which provides information about that type of software.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 17, South Texas Aggregation Project (STAP). Mr.
Mark McDaniel, Director of Management and Budget, explained that in April and May 2001 the
Council took action to join the STAP, which consists of 41 cities with an aggregated electrical load
of almost 300 million kilowatts. He said the City of Corpus Christi represents 40% of the total STAP
load; other member cities are Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Victoria, Lavaca-Navidad River
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Authority, and others. He said that STAP solicited qualifications from 79 separate companies to
determine if the bidders would be able to serve STAP's load in a dependable way.
Mr. McDaniel said STAP consultants are negotiating with six companies regarding such
issues as contract length; allowable swing in consumption based upon historical loads; pricing
structure; and types of accounts that might be included in the contract. He said the proposed
resolution, if approved, would allow STAP to move forward by determining the economic benefit
to the city and committing to a contract. Mr. McDaniel added that if it is determined that a contract
is not to the city's economic benefit, the city is not obligated to act on it.
The Budget Director said the city has 349 accounts, which represents about 119 million
kilowatt hours. Last fiscal year the city spent $10.9 million on power and $11.5 million is budgeted
this fiscal year (based on the higher spring prices). He said the General Fund represents about 29%
of the $11.5 million, most of which is for street lighting. He said staff believes that the electrical
pricing the city will receive from joining with STAP will be better than it paid last year, which would
result in significant savings if the city proceeds with the project.
Mayor Neal asked if other entities such as CCISD and Nueces County are negotiating
separate contracts with electric providers. Mr. McDaniel replied affirmatively, explaining that cities
probably have the most attractive loads because they have huge water plants and administrative
offices. He said seasonal and peak -load entities may detract from the cities' load. City Manager
Garcia said the city has the option of bringing in partnering entities that could complement the city's
load. Mayor Neal asked if the city intends to designate a staff person to that role in the future. Mr.
Garcia replied that that is a real possibility, adding that the city has many options available to it.
The Mayor said it is important to view the electrical usage of the four -county area. Mr.
McDaniel said that with regard to the area's military bases, the federal government has an
advantageous arrangement for the bases. Council Member Kinnison said it is important to keep the
Council informed about STAP's activities. There were no comments from the audience. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. RESOLUTION NO. 024650
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign an Electric Supply
Agreement with the winning bidder for the electric load of South Texas Aggregation Project,
Inc. upon confirmation of economic benefit to the City.
The foregoing resolution passed by the following vote: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney absent.
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Mayor Neal opened discussion on Item 18, arena land acquisition. City Secretary Chapa said
that Council Members Kelly and Scott would be abstaining from discussing or voting on this item.
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There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes:
18. ORDINANCE NO. 024651
Ordinance appropriating $5,000,000 from loan proceeds into the Arena Facility Fund No.
3275 for multipurpose arena land acquisition; amending Ordinance No. 024162 which
adopted the FY2000-2001 Capital Budget, increasing appropriations by $5,000,000.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance passed: Neal, Colmenero, Garrett,
Kinnison, Longoria, and Noyola voting "Aye"; Kelly and Scott abstaining; Chesney absent.
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Council Member Noyola made a motion to reconsider Item 17 from the October 23, 2001
meeting regarding the ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles. City Secretary Chapa explained
that a Council member who was on the prevailing side of an agenda item from the previous week
can move for reconsideration. He said that motion must be seconded and passed by a two-thirds
majority (six votes) to reconsider the item. Mr. Chapa said Item 17 on October 23, 2001 was the
second reading of an ordinance providing for continuation of ad valorem taxation of leased motor
vehicles. He said the vote at that time was as follows: Kinnison and Longoria voting "Aye"; Neal,
Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly, Noyola, and Scott voting "No"; Chesney absent.
Council Member Longoria seconded Mr. Noyola's motion to reconsider Item 17. Mr. Chapa
polled the Council and the motion passed by the following vote: Colmenero, Garrett, Kelly,
Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Neal voting "No"; Chesney absent.
Mr. Chapa said the Council had the option of having the item come back on the agenda
during the next regular meeting (on November 13, 2001) or they could take a vote on the item today,
which is allowed under the current agenda (Item G -Explanation of Council Action). Mayor Neal said
he would prefer voting on the item today. There were no comments from the audience or the
Council. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes on the reconsidered ordinance as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 024652
Ordinance providing for continuation of ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles.
The foregoing ordinance passed on second reading by the following vote: Colmenero,
Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison, Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Neal voting "No";
Chesney absent.
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Mayor Neal recessed the regular Council meeting for the meeting of the Corpus Christi
Community Improvement Corporation.
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Mayor Neal announced the executive sessions, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071, regarding the following:
20. City of Corpus Christi v. Commission on State Emergency Communications et al, No. 03 -00-
00689 -CV, Third Court of Appeals, Austin, Texas, with possible discussion and action
related thereto in open session;
21. City of Corpus Christi Project #3219, Nourishment of Corpus Christi Beach - 2001, with
possible discussion and action related thereto in open session; and
22. Resource Technology Corporation, Debtor, United States Bankruptcy Court for Northern
District of Illinois, Eastern Division, with possible discussion and action related thereto in
open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Neal made the following motions, which were seconded by Council Member Kelly. A voice
vote was called and the motions passed as follows:
22.a. M2001-414
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to a legal services agreement
with Leroy G. Inskeep with Piper, Marbury, Rudnick & Wolf, Chicago, Illinois, to represent
the City before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois in the Chapter
11 proceedings involving Resource Technology Corporation at an hourly rate of $383.00.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison,
Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney and Colmenero absent.
22.b. M2001-415
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with Kerry
Russell with Lloyd, Gosselink, Blevins, Rochelle, Baldwin & Townsend, P.C., Austin,
Texas, to represent the City before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Illinois in the Chapter 11 proceedings involving Resource Technology Corporation at an
hourly rate of $210.00.
The foregoing motion passed by the following vote: Neal, Garrett, Kelly, Kinnison,
Longoria, Noyola, and Scott voting "Aye"; Chesney and Colmenero absent.
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Mayor Neal called for petitions from the audience and there were none. He then called for
the City Manager's report. Mr. Garcia said there would be no Council meeting on November 6th
because it is the first Tuesday of the month. He said the remaining Council meetings for the year are
November 13th, November 20th, December 1 lth and December 18th. He said presentations
scheduled for November 13th include employee dues check -off, Bayfest and Buccaneer Days
reimbursements, and the quarterly update on the bond projects.
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The Mayor said he received a request from the National League of Cities to provide
information regarding costs incurred by municipalities since the September 1 lth terrorist attacks. Mr.
McDaniel said there was not a major impact on the General Fund budget but staff will provide
information during the first quarterly report on the budget. He said the issue he is concerned about
is the sales tax revenue during the time period of September 1 lth. However, staff's projections were
conservative regarding sales tax revenues. Mr. Garcia said the airport has experienced increased
operating costs and hotel/motel occupancy taxes may have been affected. On the other hand, Corpus
Christi is being seen as an alternative tourist destination as a result of an accident on the causeway
to South Padre Island.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Neal adjourned the
Council meeting at 5:12 p.m. on October 30, 2001.
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