HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/09/2007I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of October 9, 2007, which were approved by the City
Council on October 16, 2007.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of October, 2007.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council M ting
October 9, 2007 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Hummell
Council M mb r :
Melody Cooper
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
6111 Kelly
Priscilla Leal
Michael McCutchon
John Mar*
Nelda Martinez
City Staff:
City Manager George K. Noe
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
*arrived at 11:06 a.m.
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Harvey Houston with First Church of God and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Larry Elizondo.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September
25, 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:
Arts and Cultural Commission
Molly Merkle (Reappoirtted)
Gloria T. Bilaye-Benibo (Reappointed)
Judith Prewitt, Ph.D. (Reappointed)
David Berlanga (Appointed)
Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 -11). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 4, 5, 7, and 10 be pulled for
individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2007-252
Motion approving a health benefits consultant agreement with The Hay Group, of Dallas,
Texas, in accordance with Request for Proposal No. B1-0224-07 in the amount of $52,000.
Funding is available in the Employee Benefits Health Fund for FY 2007-2008.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
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6.a. RESOLUTION N . 027433
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$30,580 and to execute a contract and all related documents with the Texas State Library
and Archives Commission for the Loan Star Libraries Grant to be used as follows: $25,580
for books for the new Southside Library; $3,000 for a part-time archivist for the Central
Library; and $2000 for archival supplies for the Central Library.
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.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027434
Ordinance appropriating a grant in the amount of $30,580 from the Texas State Library and
Archives Commission ion into the Library Grants Fund No. 1068 to be used as follows; $25580
for books for the new Southside Library; $3,000 for a part-time archivist for the Central
Library; and $2000 for archival supplies for the Central Library.
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.
8. MOTION NO. 2007-255
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contractwith Ricardo Ruiz
(Artist) for the design, production, installation, and purchase of a 6 -foot high x 12 -foot wide
mural, in the amount of $3,550 as part of the Percent for Art Program associated with the
Parkdale Branch Library renovation project.
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.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 027437
Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the Maintenance
Services Fund 5110 for roof repairs at the Asian Cultures Museum ; changing Ordinance
No. 027352 which adopted the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget to increase
appropriations by $20,000.
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.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 027439
Resolution determining a public necessity to acquire fee simple title to the surface estate
only for a storm water drainage project, known as the Master Channel 27 Drainage Project,
on a tract of land known as Parcel 16; and fora related inundation and Drainage Easement
known as Parcel 16A; both out of Lot 21, Section 26, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts; from the owners, William C. Oliver, Virginia Oliver Bettiga, Patricia L. Oliver
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Delong, and Bessie J. Oliver, Individually and as community survivor for the estate of
Charles D. Oliver, Jr.; for the public purpose and use as a storm water drainage channel and
for other related purposes; and authorizing the City Manager and the City Attorney to acquire
the subject parcels by means of the City's power of eminent domain.
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.
MayorGarrttpened discussion on Item 4 regarding asupply agreement for ferrous sulfate
for the Wastewater Department. Council Member Leal asked for the amount of ferrous sulfate used
in fiscal year 2007. Assistant Director of Financial Services Michael Barrera said the bid amount of
816,000 gallons represented the use over the last twelve months. Council Member Leal asked
questions regarding the budgeted amount for Items 4 and 5. Mr. Barrera said the required amount
for FY2007-2008 was for a 10 month period. In reference to Item 5, Ms. Leal asked why the
Greenwood Plant and Whitecap Plant were not receiving the sodium bisulfate solution. Director of
Wastewater Operations Foster Crowell explained that the Greenwood and Whitecap Plants are
ultraviolet and the chemicals are not required. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
4. MOTION NO. 2007-253
Motion approving a supply agreement with Pencco, Inc., of San Felipe, Texas for
approximately 816,000 gallons of ferrous sulfate in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -
0006 -08 based on only bid for an estimated annual expenditure diture f $339,740 of which
$283,117 is budgeted in FY 2007-2008. The term of the supply agreement will be for twelve
months with an option to tnd for up to two additional twelve-month periods subjectto the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted
by the Wastewater Department in FY 2007-2008.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2007-254
Motion approving a supply agreement with Calabrian Corporation, of Lisle, Illinois, for
approximately 865,000 pounds of sodium bi ulfite solution for use at the wastewater
treatment plants in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0225-07 based on low bid for an
estimated annual expenditure of $162,620 of which $135,517 is required in FY 2007-2008.
The term of the supply agreement 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 by the Wastewater Department in FY
2007-2008.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hurmell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 7 regarding the Parkdale Branch Library. Council
Member Leal requested preliminary numbers for the cost to rebuild a new Greenwood Library. City
Manager Noe said an estimated cost for the renovation or replacement of the Greenwood Library
would be included in the list of projects for the 2008 Bond Issue. Council Member Kelly thanked
Director of Libraries Herb Canales and staff for their work on the renovation of the Northwest
Library. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 027435
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Gift Agreement with
the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries in the amount of $25,000 for improvements to
the Parkdale Branch Library.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Elizondo, Hummell, ll, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez Marwas absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027436
Ordinance appropriating $29,138.86 into the Library Capital Improvement Program Fund No.
3210, Project No. 120095, for improvements to the Parkdale Branch Library from the
following sources; $25000 from the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries; and
$4,138.86 from unappropriated interest earnings from the Library Capital Improvement
Program Fund No. 3210; changing FY 2006-2007 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
026997 to increase appropriations by $29,138.86.
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.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the hiring of staff and purchasing of
supplies and equipment for the Crime Control and Prevention District. In response to Council
Member Hummell, City Manager Noe explained that it was a legal requirement that any action taken
by the Crime Control and Prevention District must have concurrence from the City Council. Council
Member Rummell asked questions regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Graffiti
Coordinator and the Senior Staff Assistant. Police Chief Bryan Smith provided a list of duties for
each position. Mayor Garrett asked staff to keep the Council informed on the graffiti process. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10. ORDINANCE NO. 027438
Ordinance appropriating $124,044 from the unreserved fund balance No. 9010 Crime
Control District Fund for the hiring of two civilian positions, equipment, and supplies in the
FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget; changing the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 027352 by increasing appropriations by $124,644.
Ari 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.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 13 regarding the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Title Transition Plan and the City's Non-Diririnatin Ordinance. Leon Bazar, Director of Human
Relations, referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview of the Human Relations
Department; ADA updates on the "Trash Pick -Up' Program; accessibility grievances, public
accommodations and technical assistance; innovative and proactive ADA initiatives; Committee for
Persons with Disabilities; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission/Fair Employment Practices
Agency Employment Discrimination; and HUD Fair Housing Discrimination.
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Council Members asked questions regarding the "Sail Away" program; public awareness on
the concerns that may impact a path of travel and non-compliant parking; programs that identify
areas in the community that need accessibility; and enforcement of non-compliant ADA parking.
Council Member Leal reported a sidewalk problem near the entrance to Sanders Elementary
School.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 12 regarding a report by Chiang, Patel & Yerby (CP&Y) Inc.
related to the recent public water quality issues. Walter Chiang, CP&Y, thanked the Council f r the
opportunity to work on the evaluation and said the presentation would include inteMews with staff
and operators, examination of the facilities, discussions with TCEQ and the consultants, findings
and suggestions for prevention in the future.
Ed Motley, Senior Vice President, referred to a p werp int presentation including the
characteristics of a model water supply; background on the water situation; the responsibilities of the
CP&Y independent review; current status of the water department; a timeline of occurrences; a map
showing the location of low chlorine residuals; causes for the occurrences; a map indicating
locations of positive samples; suggestions to prevent future occurrences; and conclusion. Mr.
Motley emphasized that CP&Y sees no public health concern with the Corpus Christi's Public Water
Supply Sytem.
Council members asked questions regarding the consultant that reviewed the sampling
procedures; whether opening fire hydrants would cause reduction in pressure; if the pressure drops
allowed infiltration into the system; the pressure when fire hydrants aren't opened and where the
pressure is measured; citation from TCEQ for water pressure; the number of false positives during
the year; the change in disinfectant; how bacteria survives in the water system; if the city has
previously done a maintenance a burn (free chlorinate); the nitrate/nitrite process; whether
maintenance burn has been incorporated in procedures; how an annual winter time free chlorination
will prevent duplicating events; whether the consultant was aware that using a stronger disinfectant
would release bacteria film; investigation of faulty laboratory procedures; adequate funding; design
of the system as a possible cause; how long consultants have overseen the water department;
whether consultants were charged with the chlorination process; spending on bottled water in City
Hall; violations for notification to the public; how long the City was aware of the situation; time period
for notification; the laboratory's notification to TCEQ and staff; the confusion of the 24 hour deadline;
the reason TCEQ required a City wide boil notice instead of just the affected areas; review of
supplemental budgets; policies changes; liability concerns; and the number of dead ends compared
to other cities.
Council Member McCutchon asked staff for suggestions on modifying an ordinance to
prohibit the installation of dead end mains from this point forward. Dr. McCutchon also requested a
report on the percentage of total water usage for flushing dead end lines. Council Member Leal
requested copies of the supplemental budget for 2006--2007; the old and new policies for the Water
Department; and a biweekly report on the flushing of the water at dead end mains. Ms. Leal also
asked staff to consider announcing the flushing of water mains on the City's website or public
access channel. Council Member Marez asked staff to set up a meeting with the Del Mar
Neighborhood Association to discuss the issues of receiving water into the system for that area.
Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
Director of Human Relations Leon Bazar, Director of Engineering Angel Escobar, and their staff, for
their work to eliminate the barriers that exist regarding ADA. He also spoke regarding the minimal
funding available for making the community totally accessible.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 14 regarding an update on the Tule Lake Lift Bridge. Port of
Corpus Christi Executive Director John LaRue addressed the railroad access issue and stated that
the Port will propose to pay for total cost of the removal.
Frank Brogan, Director of Engineering for the Port of Corpus Christi, referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a background of the bridge and recent events; maps showing the locations of
the Inner Harbor, refineries, railroads and highways; history of the Lift Bridge; pictures and condition
of the Lift Bridge; the southeast shaft crack depth growth rate; alternatives and decision to remove
the Lift Bridge; impact on the local industry and nation; rail access issues and replacement; and the
plan for removal.
Council Members asked questions regarding the entity that paid for the cost of the overhaul
in the early 1990s; the reason the title of the bridge had to be transferred; the Ports use of the
bridge; anticipated closure of the Ship Channel; whether the Port is in support of accelerating
construction of the Highway Exchange; and the benefit to the City to convey the Bridge to the Pori.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 15 regarding approval of the 2007 Tax Levy.
Director of Financial Services CindyO'Brien said staff recommended approval of the 2007 Tax Levy
of $72790741 and provided a review of the actual certification submitted by the Nueces County
Tax Assessor's office.
Council Members asked questions regarding the differencbetween the actual numbers and
the previous estimates; future adjustments to the budget to deal with actual numbers; the late
rendition penalty; and the amount of funds over budgeted.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
15. MOTION NO. 200 7-256
Motion approving the 2007 Tax Levy of $72,790,741.58 based on the adopted tax rate of
$0.563846 per $100 valuation, in accordance with Section 26.09 (e) of the Texas Property
Tax Code.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Eli undo, Hummel!, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting ;`Aye"; Leal voting "No".
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 16 regarding amendments to the Junk Vehicle
Ordinance. Yvonne Haag, Director of Neighborhood Services, introduced the participation team
including Procurement & General Services Supervisor Paul Pierce, Zoning and Code Administrator
Robert Quiroz, and Assistant City Attorney Elizabeth Hundley. Ms. Haag referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a background of the ordinance; proposed amendments to incorporate state
mandate and additional city provisions; implementation of a new abatement method with salvage
companies; standard operational procedures; compliance scenarios; and timeline for
implementation.
Council members asked questions regarding whether City ordinance cartoverride state law;
increase in code enforcement officers; costs to property owners; location of the vehicle on property;
the court that will hear junk vehicle cases; inapplicability of division; tracking of notification; whether
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the court will grant exemptions in certain situations; communication with vehicle owners; contact
number for the program; the enforcement process and who will be notified and responsible; the
definition of a vehicle; the consideration of boats; potential for abuse by salvage companies;
classification of an antique vehicle; and title transfers to salvage companies.
Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of the ordinance. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article 11, Division 2, Junked Vehicles, by
repealing Sections 13-33 through 13-45 and adopting new Sections 13-38 through 13-45;
providing for an effective date; providing for publication; and providing for penalties.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, ell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Mare , and Martinez,
voting "Ayes'.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 17 regarding the noise ordinance. Chief of Police
Bryan Smith explained that the amendment to the ordinance is to include a provision for HVAC
systems to allow for a noise reading from the nearest exterior wall of an adjacent building or
residents.
Randy Newman, 1001 Blucher Street; Tracey Smith, 211 N. Chorizo; and Henry Williams,
2422 Summer Street, provided a list of concerns and suggestions for consideration regarding the
noise ordinance. Chief Smith said that several of the issues listed have been addressed in the
current ordinance or by state law.
Mark Schaberg, Director of Concrete Street, spoke regarding experimental testing with
sound masking technology at Concrete Street.
Bill Durrill, 210 Del Mar, said that Concrete Street is continuing to have good dialogue with
the Hillcrest Community.
Council members asked questions regarding the timeframe for decibel readings; the duration
for exceeding the decibel level; enforcement standards; provisions and enforcement for profanity;
sound mitigation; Concrete Street's commitment to being a good neighbor; and the number of
citations issued for profanity regarding state law.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17.a. MOTION NO. 2007-257
Motion to amend prior to second reading the Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 31 Noise, by amending Section 31-6(i), by adding HVAC systems to the definition
and revising the noise measurement process for related machinery.
The foregoing motion passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hum ell, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Leal voting' No"; Cooperwas
absent.
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17.b. ORDINANCEN _ 027440
Amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 31 Noise, by repealing the existing chapter and
adopting a new Chapter 31 Noise; providing for publication; and providing for penalties.
(First Reading 9/25/07)
The foregoing rdinan was passed and approved on its nd reading as amended with
the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, cCut h n, Mar and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; ; Leal voting "No"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the use of land for a regional park.
Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik explained that this item was supporting the use of 128
acres for a regional park adjacent to J.C. Elliott Landfill by the Nueces RiverAuthority in partnership
with the Coastal Bend Regional Parks Association.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
18. RESOLUTION NO. 027441
Resolution supporting the use of 128 acres adjacent to J. C. Elliott Landfill by Nueces River
Authority in partnership with Coastal Bend Regional Parks Association for use as a regional
park.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooperwas
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the Parkdale Library Renovations.
Director Engineering Angel Escobar said the contract award was for the Base Bid and Additive
Alternate No. 1. Mr. Escobar added that the contractor has agreed to hold the bid prices for Additive
N. 2 for 60 days in anticipation of additional donations.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
19. fQTION NO. 2007-258
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract in
the amount of $790,547 with Van Fleet Construction, of Kingsville, Texas for the Parkdal
Library Renovations Project for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate N. 1.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the renaming of the Parkdale Branch
Public Library. Herb Canales, Director of Libraries, explained that the Library Board is modifying
their original recommendation to rename the Parkdale Branch Library the "William T. Neyland Public
Library" to include M. Anita T. Neyland.
Council Member Marez thanked the Neyland family for their contribution and asked to
recognize the family members on behalf of this council.
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There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
20. RESOLUTION NO. 027442
Resolution authorizing the renaming of the Parkdale Branch Public Library to the "Anita &
W.T. Neyland Public Library" as recommended by the Library Board, upon completion of
improvements to the facility; and repealing Resolution No. 026129, which previously
authorized the renaming of the Parkdale Branch Public Library to the "William T. Neyland
Public Library".
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Mar and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper was
absent.
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Mayor Garrett announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows:
21. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters, for
deliberations on Municipal Court Judges regarding appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal 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 motion was passed with the following vote:
21. MOTION NO._ 2007-259
Motion appointing Craig Henderson, Christopher Matt and Patrick O'Hare as Part -Time
Judges of the Municipal Court of Corpus Christi, Texas effective October 9, 2007 and setting
their salaries at an hourly rate equal to that of the other Municipal Court Judges to work
hours as determined by the Presiding Judge to terms co -terminous with those of the City
Council.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Elizondo,
Hummel', Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, lar and Martinez, voting {`Aye"; Cooper was absent.
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Mayor Garrett called for the City Manager's report. City Manager Noe announced the Capital
Improvement Program workshop scheduled for October 16th at 8:40 a.m. prior to the regular Council
Meeting, Mr. Noe announced the Grand Opening of the Spay and Neuter Clinic on Friday, October
12th at 10:30 a.m. at the Animal Care Facility on Holly Road. City Manager Noe provided information
regarding the ongoing program for National Fire Prevention Month to distribute smoke alarms to the
community.
Mayor Garrett called for Council concerns and reports. Council Member McCutchon
announced the Town Hall Meeting scheduled at Montclair Elementary School on October 15th at
6:00 p.m.
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Council Member Leal asked questions regarding a summary provided of CDG grant
allocations. City Manager Noe explained that the list did not included projects that didn't have a
geographic location and said staffwld provide the full list of projects. M. Leal thanked Director of
Solid Waste Jeffery Kaplan, Assistant Director of Street Services Andy Leal, and the Street
Department staff for fixing the potholes at the Greenwood Baseball Complex. Ms. Leal thanked
Director of Neighborhood Services Yvonne Haag and the Neighborhood Services Department for
clearing the high weeds on Williams Drive. Ms. Leal spoke regarding the infrastructure agreement
for Rose Acres C I nias and the condition of the greens at Gabe Lozano Sr. Golf Course. Council
Member Leal thanked entertainer Juan Gabriel for performing in Corpus Christi. Ms. Leal expressed
ndolences tState Representative Abel Herrero on behalf of her family and the citizens of District
3.
Council Member Martinez thanked the Development Services staff and Director of
Neighborhood Services Yvonne Haag for their help with Habitat for Humanity.
Council Member Elizondo also expressed his condolences to the Herrero family. Mr.
Elizondo asked staff to see if the sign at the new McDonalds located at Staples and Yorktown is in
compliance. Mr. Elizondo asked staff to clear out the ditch on Yorktown in front of the Barking Lot
Grooming business.
Council Member Kelly asked for the status on the new sign ordinance.
Council Member Hummel) asked if the Renewal Community area extends to the Memorial
Coliseum property. Mr. Hummel) asked questions regarding the design for evaporation ponds at the
Cefe Valenzuela Landfill. Mr. Rummell reported a citizen complaint at 3042 Topeka of dirt piling
from the street drainage project located on Hoffman Street.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:22 p.m. October 9, 2007.
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