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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/19/2007I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular Meeting f the Corpus Christi City Council of June 19, 2007, which were approved y the City Council on June 26, 2007. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of June, 2007. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 - 10:00 a.m. PRESENT T Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez Council Members: Melody Cooper Larry Elizondo, Sr. Mike Hummel) Bill Kelly Priscilla Leal Michael McCutchon John Marez City staff: City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member John Marez and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Priscilla Leal. Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of June 12, 2007. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made: Coastal Bend Council of Governments Mayor Henry Garrett (Reappointed) Council Member Bill Kelly (Reappointed) Council Member Michael McCutchon (Appointed) Council Member Larry Elizondo, Sr. (Appointed) George K. Noe, City Manager (Reappointed) Ed Garay a, Water Superintendent (Reappointed) Oscar Martinez, Assistant City Manager (Reappointed) Ron Massey, Assistant City Manager (Reappointed) Armando Chapa, City Secretary r (Alternate; Reappointed) Yvonne Haag, Director of Neighborhood Services (Alternate; Reappointed) Richard Hooks, Fire Chief (Alternate; Reappointed) Angel Escobar, Director of Engineering (Alternate; Reappointed) Ogilvie Gericke, Director of MIS (Alternate; Reappointed) Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Frank "Rocco" Montesano (Appointed) Food Service Advisory Committee Beverly Rogers (Reappointed) Gabriel G. Hernandez (Appointed) Small Business Advisory Committee Gary Basinger (Appointed) Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 2 Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 -12). There were no comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 5, 8 and 11 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3. RESOLUTION NO. 027315 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a gift of one (1) Water Quality Analyzer estimated to value $3,Q40 from the Nueces River Authority. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, I larr , and Martinez, , voting "Aye„ 4. MOTION N N . 2007--148 Motion approving the lease purchase of one (1) articulating wheel loader and purchase of two (2) track excavators from the following companies for the fallowing amounts based on low bid and only bid in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0162-07 for a total amount of $200,804. The construction equipment will be purchased for the Wastewater and Water Departments. Funding for the lease purchase of the articulating wheel loader will be provided through the City's lease/purchase financing program. Funding for the purchase of the excavators is available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund. All three units are replacements to the fleet. Scott Macon Equipment Corpus Christi TX Item No. 1 $129,584 Grand Total: $200,804 Doggett Heavy Machinery Corpus Christi TX Item Nos. 2 & 3 $71,220 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, fare , and Martinez, voting "Aye". 6. ORDINANCE NO. 027306 Ordinance appropriating $10,000 from Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers, Inc. in the General Fund No. 1020-11700; amending the FY2006-2007 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026908 by increasing revenues and appropriations by $10,000. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Mar , and Martinez, voting 'Aye" 7. MOTION NO. 2007-149 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to authorize payment of Invoice No. 873110 for twelve months software maintenance with Sungard HTE, Inc., of Lake Mary, Florida in an amount not to exceed $123,499. Included in the maintenance agreement are the HTE modules for Utilities Business Office, Central Cashiering, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Development Services, Neighborhood Services, and Click 2 Government. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 3 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". 9.a. MOTION NO. 2007-151 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to a Professional Engineering Contract with HDR -Shiner Moseley and Associates, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $60,502 for a restated total fee not to exceed $465,632 for the Corpus Christi Marina Development Project Phase III (Floating Docks E, F, G and H) for additional design, inspection and project coordination for electrical, wastewater, water, landscaping, asphalt repairs, fencing and signage. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". 9.b. MOTION N . 2007-152 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Construction Change Order No. 9 with the CCC Group, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of $47,921 for additional signage on fencing and Marina Boaters Facility, removal of original firewater outlets from docks and replacement with new outlets, install access boxes to permit Fire Department access for the fire system, and replacement of 160 backflow prevention devices on docks and four (4) landside backflow prevention devices with enclosures and piping. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". 10. MOTION NO. 2007-153 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 5 with Longhorn Excavators, Inc., of Richmond, Texas in the amount of $33,522 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill Solid Waste Citizen Collection Center and Transfer Station for removal of concrete rubble and placement of compacted select fill. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". 12. MOTION NO.2007-155 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Infrastructure Development Agreement with C.C.T. Navigation -Cameron, LP, (Developer), substituting a deposit in the amount of $302,847.34 fora letter of credit and the construction of Bates Drive improvements for Navigation Pointe, Block 1, Lot 1, located south of Bates Drive and west of Navigation Boulevard. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 5 regarding a grant for an Expanded Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) with Mobile Fingerprint Matching Capacity project. Council Member Hummel! asked questions regarding the use of the AFIS system and the determination of which vehicles would receive a system. Police Chief provided an explanation of the system and said the system would be installed in the newer units. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 4 City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 5. RESOLUTION NO. 027305 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the amount of $500,000 to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the FY 2007 Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Assistance Grants Program for an Expanded AFIS with Mobile Fingerprint Matching Capacity project with a City match of $20,000 for a total grant application of $520,090, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 8 regarding Up River Road Improvements from Rand Morgan to McKinzie Road. Council Member Martinez asked if additional extensive tests were necessary to determine more unanticipated concrete beams or pavement. Director of Engineering Angel Escobar responded that staff did not anticipate discovering additional underground concrete beams or pavement. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 8. MOTION N. 2007-150 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract with Berry Contracting, LP d.b.a. Bay, Ltd., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $62,935.76 for a total restated fee of $7,456,381.76 for the Up River Road Improvements from Rand Morgan Road to McKinzie Road. (BOND ISSUE 2004) The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 11 regarding a Distribution Main Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement Submitted by J JAF Development, LLP, Council Member Hummell asked for the purchase price of a fire hydrant assembly. Acting Assistant Director of Development Services Johnny Perales responded that the average price of a fire hydrant assembly is $1,200 to $1,400. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 11,a. MOTION N. 2007-154 Motion approving the Distribution Main Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement submitted by JAR Development, LLP, owner and developer of Legends of Diamante Unit 2 located east of Rodd Field Road and north of Slough Road for the installation of 399 -linear feet of 8 -inch PVC water distribution main. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". 11.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027307 Ordinance appropriating $4,223.80 from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund No, 540450- 21806-4030 to pay the developer reimbursement request for installation of 399 -linear feet of 8 -inch PVC water distribution main to develop Legends of Diamante Unit 2. Minutes -- Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 5 An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the approval of the FY2007-2008 Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District budget. Police Chief Bryan Smith presented this item. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Council for their appointments to the Crime Control and Prevention District and said the main goals of the district include the officers and the Juvenile Detention Center. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 13. RESOLUTION NO. 027308 Resolution approving the FY 2007-2008 budget for the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding an amendment to an affordable housing program agreement. Director of Neighborhood Services Yvonne Haag explained that the amendments proposed by the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation include extending the term of the agreement until May 19, 2008 and changing the condition of the agreement for homebuyer assistance from a "non -forgivable" second lien to a "forgivable" second lien. Ms. Haag stated that Mr. Farrar, dba Miramar Homes, is requesting the amendments because he has had difficulty selling homes with a non -forgivable second lien. She added that this amendment would allow more flexibility for the homebuyer to customize their specific needs. Council members asked questions regarding the purchase price of the homes; location of homes; reasons for the difficulties in selling the homes; the criteria for affordable housing; special accommodation requirements for ADA accessibility; federal regulations and approval; the application process; process for approval of a second lien program; the amount of money allocated for affordable housing; who is responsible for keeping track of participants in the program; income qualifications; if funds remain in the affordable housing program if monies are not spent; the benefits for affordable housing; and how lenders are selected and monitored. Council Member Leal requested a copy of the Community Development Corporation guidelines for income qualifications and an approved list of lenders for affordable housing. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of the 4A board and other affordable housing programs considering more funding for specific needs requirements. He also asked questions regarding how much of the affordable housing money has not been spent. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 02730 Resolution authorizing the city Manager or his designee to execute the Second Amendment to the contract between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (4A Board) and Randy Farrar, d.b.a. Miramar Homes, for an Affordable Housing Program Agreement, to extend the term of the program agreement and amend the services to provide that the loan of funds may be forgiven. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Corpus Christi International Airport. Acting Director of Aviation Ron Massey presented this item. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 15.a. RESOLUTION NO. 027310 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 3 to Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-037-2005 to extend the scope of the grant to include Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation - Phase II, Runway 17/35 shoulders and Blast Pads, Airport Drainage Improvements - Phase IV, Terminal Apron, and West GA Apron at Corpus Christi International Airport. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 15.b. RESOLUTION_NO. 027311 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept Federal Aviation Administration Grant Number 3-43-0051-039-2007 in an amount not to exceed $8,447,719 to Rehabilitate West GA Apron, Phase 11, Rehabilitate Taxiway Systems, Phase!, Improve Airport Drainage Area VI, Phase 1 and Rehabilitate Taxiway Lighting Systems, Phase 1 at Corpus Christi International Airport. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 15.c. ORDINANCE N. 027312 Ordinance appropriating $3,914,214 from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3- 48-0051-039-2007 in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund to Rehabilitate West GA Apron, Phase 11, Rehabilitate Taxiway Systems, Phase I, Improve Airport Drainage, Area VI, Phase 1, and Rehabilitate Taxiway Lighting Systems, Phase 1 at Corpus Christi International Airport; changing F2-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026997 to increase appropriations by $3,914,214. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 15.d. ORDINANCE NO. 027313 Ordinance appropriating and transferring $392,073 from Airport Capital Reserve Fund 4611 to and appropriating in 3020A Airport Capital Reserve Fund as 5% grant match to Rehabilitate West GA Apron, Phase 11, Rehabilitate Taxiway Systems, Phase 1, Improve Airport Drainage Area VI, Phase 1, and Rehabilitate Taxiway Lighting Systems, Phase 1 at Corpus Christi International Airport; changing the F 200 -2007 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026908 to increase appropriations by $392,073 and changing the 2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 026997 to increase appropriations by $392,073. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 7 An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 15.e. MOTION NO. 2007-1 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Bay Limited, of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $7,441,{437.75 for the Corpus Christi international Airport West General Aviation (GA) Apron Rehabilitation and Drainage Phase V Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Ilarezwas absent. 15.f. MOTION r . 2007-157 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Engineering Materials Inspection, Testing, and Laboratory Services Contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. (PSI), of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $74,639 for the Corpus Christi International Airport West General Aviation (GA) Apron Rehabilitation and Drainage Phase V Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16, an overview of the Proposed FY2007-2008 Budgets for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Debt Service Funds. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including the internal service funds summary and fund balances; internal service funds full time equivalents; and major revenues and expenditures by fund for Stores, Maintenance Services, Municipal Information Systems, Engineering Services, and Liability & Employee Benefits Group Health Benefits. Council members asked questions regarding expenditures exceeding revenues; percentage of allocation for reimbursement of funds; projected sources of revenue; capital improvement projects; the proposed Bond 2008 project; incurred expenses by user departments; engineering services revenues; excess fund balances; management and location of vehicles; review of the financial policy; total number of vehicles in the City; rental properties; changing the structure of the insurance for cost savings; a City owned/leased clinic; and considering a health savings account model for group insurance. A brief discussion ensued regarding simplifying the budget documents. Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present certificates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Bill Davis, owner of Absolute Waste, spoke regarding not being on the agenda for approval of a put and pay contract. Council Members asked questions regarding the agenda process. Joe Holt, 35 Lakeshore, asked the Council to consider allocating an additional $10,000 to the Art Center. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 8 Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray, spoke regarding utility rate increases and placing the dues check -off for city employees on the agenda. John Torrey, 7253 Yaupon Drive, spoke on behalf of Haas Materials regarding communications with City staff on the testing and specifications of crushed concrete. Bill Kopecky, ky, 3609 Topeka, spoke regarding a Mayor/Council form of government, dues check -off and the Texas Municipal League. Harry Boerm, 3825 Dunstain, spoke regarding dump trucks damaging Dunstain Street to repair Lott Street. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding decreasing the tax rate. Michael Womack, 1717 Amazon; Deanna Payne* 6609 Pharaoh Drive; and Cathy Skurow, Vice President of the Botanical Gardens, asked the Council to consider funding the Botanical Gardens and Nature Center with hotel occupancy tax funds. Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hake!, spoke in support of City growth and the Crosstown Commons Project. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of the Crosstown Commons Project. Mayor Garrett announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as follows: 19. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 for deliberations regarding economic development negotiations, with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. 20. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, for deliberations regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of Municipal Court Judges with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and the following motions were passed with the following vote: 20.a. MOTION NO. 2007-1 8 Motion appointing the following Judges at the salary level of current judges (full time and part time) for their respective positions: a. Rodolfo Tamez as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division B; b. Deanie King as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division D; c. Margie Flores as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division B; d. Mary Medary as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division C; e. Mike Alaniz as Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division D; f. Melissa Madrigal as Part-time Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division E; Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 9 g. Hector DePena as Part-time Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division E; h. Jerry Batek, as Part-time Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Judge of Division E; The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". Mb. MOTION .2007-159 Motion to not reappoint Michael Sullivan, as Part-time Judge of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas and Judge of Division E. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye". * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Garrett returned to Item 16, an overview of the Proposed F oo -2008 Budgets for Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Debt service Funds. Assistant City Manager Martinez referred to the powerpoint presentation including revenues and expenditures for Liability and Employee Benefits Workers' Compensation Benefits and Administration; special revenue funds full time equivalents, major revenues and expenditures by fund; and debt service obligations, major revenues and expenditures; and the upcoming budget calendar. Council Members asked questions regarding the utility bonds; funding for the Botanical Gardens with hotel occupancy tax; debt service obligations; and the status of transferring the crossing guards to Corpus Christi Independent School District Mayor Garrett referred to Item 17, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the following zoning case: Case No. 0507-03 Scott Electric Com•an Inc.: A change of zoning from an "1-2" Light Industrial District to an "1-3" Heavy industrial District on property described as Shoreline Park, Block 8, Lot 3, located on John Street, approximately 145 feet west of North Port Avenue. City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of an "1-3" Heavy Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit, for one (1) 3,000 gallon above ground fuel tank for the storage of unleaded gasoline, subject to a site plan, and approval by the Fire Marshal and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Faryce Goode -Macon, Interim Assistant Director of Development Services, explained that the applicant is requesting the zoning change to relocate a 3,000 -gallon fuel tank. Ms. Goode - Macon referred to a powerpoint presentation including an existing land use map; a 2003 aerial view; photographs of the subject property; an ownership map of Scott Electric property; and Planning Commission and staffs recommendation. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting June 19, 2007 — Page 10 Errol Summerlin, Texas Rio Grande Aid and on behalf of the residents of the Hillcrest Neighborhood Association and Lee Spears, 4913 Goldeneye, spoke in opposition of the zoning change. Council Members asked questions regarding the safety, testing, inspections and history of the fuel tank; the recommendation of the "1-2" with a Special Permit instead of the "1-3"; the individuals appearing in opposition; if the non -conforming tank was still legal if the tank was temporarily moved from the original location; the number of notices sent and identity of the owners; the negotiation to purchase Lot 10 on Dempsey Street by Scott Electric; and the placement of the empty fuel tank on the property prior to Council approval. Mr. Kelly made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Council Member Kelly made a motion to delay the vote on Item 17 to June 26, 2007 to allow the property owners and Scott Electric to work out their differences. The motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 17. ORDINANCE NO. 027314 Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Scott Electric Company, Inc., by changing the zoning map in reference to a portion of Shoreline Park, Block 8, Lot 3, (currently zoned "1-2" Light Industrial District) by granting a Special Permit for one (1) 3,000 gallon above ground fuel storage tank per the metes and bounds description; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummel!, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Kelly, Leal and McCutchon, voting "Na'; Cooper was absent. 18. WITHDRAWN 11, Flour Bluff and Encina * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe announced a news conference on Wednesday, June 20th at 1:30 p.m. at Cole Park to unveil the new graffiti truck. City Manager Noe announced a public meeting on the 2006 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report on Thursday, June 21st at 6:00 p.m at the Water Utilities Conference Room. Mayor Garrett asked staff to provide a report on the status of the replacement of the Airport and Development Services Directors. Mayor Garrett also spoke regarding the City's customer service. Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member Marez asked for a presentation on the noise ordinance including state statutes. Minutes -- Regular Council Meeting June 19, 200 -- Page 11 Council Member Leal asked for updates on issues from the city council action requests including staffing for the Animal Care division, sidewalk improvements in the downtown area, and the City of El Paso's cost for natural gas. Ms. Leal thanked Director of Storm Water Operations Valerie Gray and staff for their assistance in the Crestmont area; Director of Water Operations Ed Garana for assistance in the Molina area; and the Code Enforcement Department for mowing several homes with high weeds. Council Member Hummell reported a pothole located on Carancahua Street between the Wilson Plaza and 1st City Tower. Council Member McCutchon reported potholes in the South Shores Subdivision on Cape Cod and Cape Aron. Council Member McCutchon also spoke regarding a proposal by citizens to do a project on a concrete circle on Whitecap Boulevard; the approval process on ordinances; and a waiver of a sprinkler system for a Flour Bluff nursing home. Council Member Martinez reported on an e-mail from Paige Dinn thanking the Police Department, Tony Reyes and volunteers for their efforts with a summer program for children. Ms. Martinez also spoke regarding the noise ordinance. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the Council meeting at 4:24 p.m. on June 12, 2007.