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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/29/2008I 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 April 29, 2008, which were approved by the City Council on May 13, 2008. WITNESSETH MY HAT\TD AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of May, 2008. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL PRESENT Mayor Henry Garrett Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kelly Council Members: Melody Cooper Larry Elizondo, Sr. Mike Hummell Priscilla Leal Michael McCutchon John Macre* Nelda Martinez MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 - 10:00 a.m. City Staff: City Manager George K. Noe City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer City Secretary Armando Chapa *Arrived at 11:01 a.m. Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The invocation was delivered by Council Member Nelda Martinez and the Pledge of Allegiance to.the United States flag was led by Mayor Henry Garrett. Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 15, 2008. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 9). Mr. Charles Roberts requested that Items 7 and 9 be pulled for individual consideration. Council members requested that Items 6 and 7 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2. ORDINANCE NO. 027675 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a one-year lease and use agreement with two twelve-month options to renew with Leo Anthony Gonzalez, Sole Proprietor/owner, to operate a food service concession at City Hall kitchen facilities in consideration of Leo Anthony Gonal , Sole Proprietor/Owner, paying 1% of monthly gross sales up to $6,999 per month, 3% of monthly gross sales from $6,000 to $8000 per month and 5% of monthly gross sales above $8,000 per month. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel], Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting 'Aye"; Marez was absent. 3.a. MOTION NO. 2008-108 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept additional grant funding in the amount of $1Q,000 from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for additional overtime to enforce underage drinking laws. 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. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page 3.b. ORDINANCE_NO. 027676 Ordinance appropriating $10000 from the State of Texas, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission in the No. 1061 State and Federal Grant Fund for additional funding to enforce and prevent underage drinking laws. Ari emergencywa declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. 4. RESOLUTION NO. 027677 Resolution approving the submission of a grant application in the amount of $454,562 to the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 8 Funding with a City cash match of $267,354, in-kind services of $14,019, and program income cash match of $11,091, fora total project cost of$747,026 and authorizing the City Manager orhi designee to apply fr, 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, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez Marewas absent. 5. ORDINANCE NO. 027678 Ordinance appropriating $178,226 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Fund No. 9010 Crime Control District Fund for "one-time" expenditures in the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget, and changing the FY 2007-2008 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027352 by increasing appropriations by $178,226. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 027679 Resolution exempting London School Tracts, Lot 1, a subdivision located south of Oso Creek, approximately one mile outside of the city limits, from payment of Wastewater Acreage Fees under Section V.B.6.1) the Platting Ordinance. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez wasabsent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 6 regarding city-wide elevator repairs. Council Member Martinez asked whether staff informed bidders that they failed to submit their bid bond as part of their proposal. Interim Director of Engineering Kevin Stowers said that the bidders were notified at the bid opening. Council Member Martinez asked whether there has been an occurrence in the past where a bidder has had an opportunity to correct the bid. Mr. Stowers explained that failure to submit the bid bond is considered non-responsive and non -correctible under the contract terms and conditions. in response to Ms. Martinez, City Manager Noe said that staffwould provide a report regarding the requirements of the bid process. Council Member Hummell asked if all bidders receive a bid packet that lists all of the bid requirements. Mr. Stowers stated that bid packets are provided to bidders that detail specific requirements and general provisions. In response to Council Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 - Page 3 Member Elizondo, Mr. Stowers said that staff conducts pre-bid meetings to assist and allow bidders to ask questions regarding the process. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows. 6. MOTION N . 2008-109 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Schindler Elevator of San Antonio, Texas, in the amount of $280,533 for the City -Wide Elevator Repairs. 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 opened discussion on Item 7 regarding the South Texas Celtic Music Festival. Charles Roberts, 2142 Alazan, spoke regarding the time period listed on the certificate of coverage and the waiving of the free admission requirement. A brief discussion ensued regarding the insurance coverage. Council Member Kelly asked whether the City has any liability associated with holding the South Texas Celtic Music Festival. City Manager Noe said the City has no liability associated with the festival and that the City's standard practice is to require insurance. Council Member Hummel' asked whether the certificate of coverage is a City policy. Interim Director of Engineering Kevin Stowers explained that the policy is owned by the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District {DMD}. Heidi Hovda, Interim Director of the DMD, explained that non profit organizations request to hold festivals in the downtown area. Ms. Hovda said that in order to sponsorth event, the DMD will extend their insurance coverage for the event. M. Hovda added that since the City is required to be insured, the DMD indemnifies the City through the DMD policy for the day of the event. Council Member Hummell asked questions regarding the two hours of the event that are not covered on the policy. Ms. Hovda said she would request that the coverage be extended an additional two hours. Council Member Hum ell asked for the hours of the event. Hugh Tomlinson, President of the South Texas Celtic Music Association, said the event hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Mr. Kelly made a motion to approve the agenda item provided that the City received an amended certificate reflecting coverage of the festival until 11:00 p.m. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cooper and passed. 7. MOTION N. 2008-110 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve the application from Hugh Tomlinson, President of South Texas Celtic Music Association, to temporarily close the following street section and waive the free admission requiremntfrthe South Texas Celtic Music Festival, taking place on May 10, 2008: A. Peoples Street between North Water Street and Chaparral Street on Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, M Cutch n, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 9 regarding the abandoning and vacating of a utility easement out of Manhattan Estates Unit 1. Charles Robert, 2142 Alazan, spoke regarding the declaration of an emergency reading and the development of the house on an easement. City Secretary Chapa said the Mayor declared the emergency and has signed the document. Deputy Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page 4 Director of Development Services Johnny Perales provided an explanation of the error during construction. Council Member Hummell asked questions regarding the builder. Mr. Roberts said the builder waH & K Homes. Mr. Rummell made a motion to amend the ordinance by changing Gains Drive to Giants Drive. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cooker and passed. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 9. ORDINANCE NO. 027680 Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 65.10 -square foot portion of a 7.5 -foot wide utility easement out of Manhattan Estates Unit 1, Block 3, Lot 2, adjacent to Giants Drive and approximately 130 -feet west of the Wall Street and Gaines Drive intersection; requiring the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Andre Gaspard, to comply with the specified conditions. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting `Aye"; Marez Marewas absent. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 10, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open the public hearing on the state grant application: 10. Public hearing and Resolution to consider rescinding Resolution No. 027604; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submitan OutdoorGrantappliation to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $500,000 to develop the first phase of the Oso Conservation Interpretive Park on Oso Bay, with city match of $340,397 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund and with private land donation of $159,603; dedicating the proposed site for permanent public park and recreational uses. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik stated that Council had previously approved a resolution authorizing the submission of an Outdoor Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Ms. Gavlik added that the Texas Parks and Wildlife requested that the City provide a second resolution that included a breakdown of the match funding for this project. No one appeared in opposition to submitting the application. Dr. McCutchon made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Martinez, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 10. RESOLUTION NO. 027681 Resolution to considerre inding Resolution No. 027604; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit an Outdoor Grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $500,000 to develop the first phase of the Oso Conservation Interpretive Park on Oso Bay, with city match of $340,397 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund and with private land donation of 159,603; dedicating the proposed site for permanent public park and recreational uses. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, hon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez Marewas absent. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 11 regarding the reconsideration of Agenda Item No. 16 from the City Council Agenda of April 15, 2008 to enter into a contract with FARA Benefits Services Inc. and the Spohn Health Care System to administer the City's self funded health plan. Mayor Garrett made a motion to suspend the rules to allow for a simple majority vote for reconsideration of Item 11 rather than a 2/3 vote. The motion was seconded by Ms Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 11.a. MOTION NO. 2008-111 Motion to reconsider Agenda Item No. 16 from the City Council Agenda of April 15, 2008 regarding the decision to authorize the City Manager or his designee to develop and enter into a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas and FARA Benefit Services, Inc. of Mandeville, Louisiana to provide a provider network, which includes Spohn Health Care System as the provider network, to administer the CityDs self funded health and dental plans, and to provide for a contract for specific stop loss insurance coverage and pharmacy benefit management. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummel', Kelly, and Leal, voting "Aye"; McCutchon and Martinez abstained; Marez was absent. City Manager Noe introduced the presentation team including Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia; Benefits Manager Tammy McDonald, Assistant Director of Human Resource Joan McKaughan; Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez; and Insurance Benefits Analyst Steve Viera, City Manager Noe referred to a powerpoint presentation including the purpose of the presentation; presentation overview; background of the City's plan and the Request for Proposal (RFP) process; fees analysis; actual plan costs for F-0; utilization based on total costs; breakdown of inpatient utilization; medical cost analysis by category; allocation of points and dollar comparisons; and a comparison of hospitals and physicians. Council members asked questions regarding whether the contract includes the three plan designs; whether proposers were aware that the RFP requested bundled proposals; whether all eight bidders abided by the RFP; whether all codes are standard; whether any of the bidders were allowed to provided a specific discount on procedures; whether the aggregate discount method criteria was used eight (8) years ago when Spohn was awarded the contract; what services are aggregated; how aggregated discounts are determined; the discount percentages attributable from the different responders to the RFP; whether using the aggregate discount method is standard in the industry; whether all eight (8) bidders agree that they do not want to share their proprietary information with their competitors; whether the proprietary information would be a public document if it was provided to the Council; how the discount was determined; whether all of the proposers used the same charges to calculate discounts; eligible charges; fees analysis; medical costs category; actual plan utilization and categorization; whether a discount for physician services would be given greater consideration than inpatient services; whether Spohn or any other network provided a better rate to the City than what their aggregate discount showed; out of area inpatient utilization; breakdown of outpatient utilization; how applicants proposed out of network utilization; who bares the extra cost for out of network use; out of network costs to employees; whether the Humana network only includes the 12 listed hospitals; who determines the employee deductions; wrap networks; whether Spohn's proposed discount benefits would be the same for all three proposers in the Spohn network} the medical costs that were analyzed; the individual that calculated the provider network discount comparisons; how the medical costs were determined; whether employees on the Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page current plan pay the same rate if they go to Spohn or Humana hospitals; whether migration out of network costs were considered; discounts for different facilities; whether the proposers that have 12 hospitals in their network are the same 12 hospitals; and whether all eight(8) of the Christus Spohn hospitals are part of the 12 hospitals listed by proposers. Council Member Leal requested a copy of the RFP. Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public comment. Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray Drive, spoke regarding information not provided as part of an open records request; coverage for ex -council members; and the judgment on council insurance coverage. Jerry Garcia, 3801 Gollihar, spoke regarding the condition of the parking lot at the Southside Pony League Baseball Complex and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding the Lavaca-Navidad Water Contract; outside attorney fees; and the use of taxpayer dollars. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding the insurance presentation not included in the agenda packet and the public having to pay for the background material. Roland Garza spoke regarding utilization of the public access channels. Adelfa Martinez, Lindale Senior Center, spoke regarding the Volunteer Recognition event sponsored by the Lindale Site Council on April 24th and thanked the City for the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). Mayor Garrett returned to Item 11 regarding the City's self-funded health plan. City Manager Noe returned to a powerpoint presentation including network guarantees; pharmacy cost analysis; pharmacy dollar comparison; administrative services only fees (ASO) estimated costs analysis; ASO dollar comparison; spe ifi stop Toss analysis; specific stop loss dollar comparison; total estimated medical costs; comparison of Humana proposal versus the FARA proposal; best value rankings; technical solution evaluation criteria; staff additional analysis; and employee premiums. Council members asked questions regarding the differences in the network guarantees; examples of per diem, guarantees and percent for all in -network facilities; the nature of the guarantee; how the guarantee discount is calculated} whether not having a guarantee exposes the City; changes to the lifetime maximum; ; technical solution grading; when staff conducted the second review; whether actual expenses from FY -2007 were made available to the consultant; employee input; the date of the Last benefit briefing; the total cost for the Humana plan in FY2 - 2 7; how the employees were selected to participate on the subcommittee; mittee; the process for the subcommittee evaluation; the number of members on the subcommittee; who was invited and attended the April 16th benefits briefing; the approximate number of water, storm water, and wastewater employees; whether Humana provided all of the information required by staff; how the data was provided to the bidders; whether there will be a loss in the number of physicians if the plan is changed from Humana to Spohn; the potential for an increase in premiums next year if Humana is selected; police and fire premiums; how often the City modifies the benefits plan; comparison of FY2006-2007 costs versus previous years; terms of the current contract with Humana; how the terms of the contract is determined; and failure to perform language in the contract. Mayor Garrett called for commentsnts from the audiere, BuckSosa, 3801 Devonshire, stated that he represented 69 firefighter retirees and widows and was not contacted to participate on the subcommittee. Mr. Sosa spoke regarding the cost of insurance for retirees and firefighter contract negotiations. Maria Gonzalez, 1813 Amazon, spoke regarding the increase in premiums for city Minute — Regular council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page employees over the years since the City has been on the Humana plan and the selection of the subcommittee members. Verna Townsend, 4810 Dody, urged the council to consider the integrity of whatever third party administrator they chose and the financial considerations. Ms. Townsend also spoke regarding FARAs communication with the City, Council Member; city employees and union representatives and supported the Humana plan. Charles Rogers, 3518 Pecan, said he recently underwent a double lung transplant and that Humana has done a great job during this process and has been very professional. Mr. Rogers expressed concern that going with the FARA contract would eliminate hospitals and doctors. Mr. Rogers asked the Council tconsider raiing the lifetime minimum. Leon Golemi, Vice President of FARA Benefits Service, spoke regarding employee concerns; out of network coverage for emergencies and accidents; and the difference in costs. Domingo Ybarra, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, spoke regarding the police officers not being allowed to participate in the process. Mr, Ybarra said the association would support the Council's decision. Jim Montgomery, CEO of Corpus Christi Medical Center, spoke regarding the Council's decision on April 15th to exclude the Corpus Christi Medical Center. Mr. Montgomery thanked the Council for reconsidering the item for the benefit of the employees, the community, and the taxpayers. Carlos Torres, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association, thanked the council for thirwor n this issue. Mr. Torres spoke regarding the formation of the employee committee and involving City employees and retirees in the process. Andrew Grove, Director of Sales for Humana, spoke in support of the Humana network. Eric Huler, American Administrative Group (AAG), spoke regarding the $5-$6 million difference from the Humana and Spohn networks and inaccurate claims data. Mr. Huller also spoke in support of the Spohn network. Bruce Holstein, President and CEO of the Christus Spohn Health System, said Spohn appreciates the opportunity to serve the City and will continue to support the City with any of the proposals. Mr. Holstein provided a background of the Spohn network. Ted Day, Executive Director of the Spohn Health Network, spoke regarding the challenges of purchasing health care services and the differences in costs between the networks. Mr. Day said that the Spohn network appreciates the opportunity to serve City employees in the future. Jennifer Smith, FARA Benefits Services, spoke regarding the services of the Christus Spohn Network and the HealthSmarth Network. Kevin Brown, Script Care, explained that his company was the pharmacy network provider for the FARA proposal. Mr. Brown spoke regarding the projected pharmacy costs in FY 0 -2009. Steven Bishop, Vice President of Network Management for Humana, spoke regarding the Humana network being inclusiveness; the aggregate discount method; and network guarantees. James Chrobooin ki, 65 Texas, expressed concern regarding the cost associated with the Spohn network and asked the Council to continue to evaluate this decision. Mike Chavarria, President of the City Employees Union, spoke regarding the lack of communication between employees and management. Tomas Duran, 325 Catalina, spoke regarding proprietary information and the RFP request for code specific data. Mr. Kelly made a motion to authorize the City Manager or his designee to develop and enter into a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas and Humana, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky to administer the City's self-funded health and dental plans, to provide and administer a provider network, and to provide for a contract for specific stop loss insurance coverage and pharmacy benefit management. The motion was seconded by Ms. Cooper. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 11.b. MOTION NO. 2O08-112 Motion authorizing the city Manager or his designee to develop and enter into a three-year contract with two one-year renewal options between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas and Humana, Inc., of Louisville, Kentucky to administer the City's self-funded health and dental Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page plans, to provide and administer a provider network, and to provide for a contract for specific stop loss insurance coverage and pharmacy benefit management. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, Kelly, and Leal, voting "Aye"; Marez Marvoting "No"; McCutchon and Martinez abstained. Mayor Garrett referred to Item 15 regarding the quarterly update by the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC). Roland C. Mower, Chief Executive Officer of the CCREDC, referred t a pow rpoint presentation including 2008 existing industry survey; tax modernization efforts; 2007 activity summary; recent project activity; multiple electronic reports; printed materials; marketing; ting; jobs website; current board of directors; and CCREDC staff. Council members asked questions regarding the re -launching f the job website; whether the CCREDC will involve the Education Advisor with assisting in programs to make students aware of job opportunities; the consideration to post jobs on public access; and the creation of new jobs. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 12 regarding the official intent to reimburse costs of street projects. Director of Financial Services Cindy O'Brien explained that this item is a reimbursement resolution that is required to receive reimbursement for preliminary street services work. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 12. RESOLUTION NO. 027682 Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs in an amount not to exceed $900,000 for services associated with Surveying, Engineering Geotechnical Analysis, Engineering Design Services, Printing, Advertising and Construction of Street Overlay Projects to be funded through the issuance of Tax Notes. 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. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the City's Financial Policies. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that this item is to amend the financial policies that will be used to assist with the budget process. Mr. Martinez provided a brief overview of the recommended financial policies. Council members asked questions regarding the elimination of the debt retirement practices; the wording in the Debt Management Policy that deals with debt retirement; whether the Debt Management ent Policy addresses the issue of reducing the City's debt; and the amount of interest paid annually. City Manager Noe said staff would provide a presentation regarding debt and the amount of interest the City pays annually. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows; Minutes — Regular Council Meeting April 29, 2008 — Page 13. RESOLUTION NO. 027683 Resolution amending financial policies adopted by Resolution No. 026605, and providing financial policy direction on preparation of the FY 2008-2009 budget. 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. Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the first reading for establishing the city's storm water system. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided a brief overview of the storm water utility including statutory requirement; background; summary of utility policies; utility rate structure; and timeline. Council Member Leal asked questions regarding the runoff rate structure. Mr. Martinez stated that runoff would be based on lot size. In response to Council Member McCutchon, Mr. Martinez explained that the draft policy manual was an administrative document that wuld be used to assist with the implementation of the ordinance. Dr. McCutchon suggested that the manual include information explaining that the storm water- fee was removed from the water fee and is not an additional fee. There were no r me t from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. FIRST_F E D NG ORDINANCE Declaring and establishing the City's Storm Water System as a Public Utility; declaring the City's Storm Water Utility as part of the City's Combined Utility System; defining terms relating to the Storm Water Utility System; citing authority to establish a Storm Water Utility; incorporating existing facilities into the Storm Water Utility System; providing for segregation of Storm Water Utility Income from other City accounts; providing that issuance of Storm Water Revenue Bonds or Combined (Water, Wastewater, Gas, and Storm Water) Utility Revenue Bonds may be repaid with revenue from the Storm Water Utility Charge. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Eli and , Hummel!, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent. Mayor Garrett announced that Item 16 regarding a presentation on Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 45 —Accounting for Financial Reporting by Employers for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions (OPEB) was postponed to a later date. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the Council meeting at 4:09 p.m. on April 29, 2008.