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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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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.