HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/30/2008I 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 September 30, 2008, which were approved by the City
Council on October 14, 2008.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of October, 2008.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
PRESENT
Mayor Henry Garrett
Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal
Council Members:
Melody Cooper
Mike Hummel)
Billy Kelly
Michael McCutchon
John Marez*
Nelda Martinez
ABSENT
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
*Arrived at 11:25 a.m.
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 30, 2008 - 10:00 a.m.
City Staff:
Interim City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Garrett called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council Member Leal requested that a special prayer be given for the following individuals
that passed away: Leslie Mumphord with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored
People (NAACP) and Freddy Cavazos with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Dr. Allen Mosiman with Parkway Presbyterian Church
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member McCutchon.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Garrett called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of September
16, 2008. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 24 regarding a presentation on the impact of
Hurricane Ike and extending the local state of disaster. Fire Chief Richard Hooks explained that this
item is a request to extend the local state of disaster and provided a brief overview of the declaration
of disaster and reimbursement measures. Chief Hooks stated that preliminary cost estimates for the
emergency proactive measures including activation of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) and
the special needs evacuation totaling approximately $354,000. Chief Hooks added that this cost
does not include the ongoing costs associated with the beach debris cleanup. Chief Hooks said the
City has collected approximately 1,309 tons of debris with the associated cost of $14,252. Chief
Hooks stated that the City continues to suffer damage from debris. Chief Hooks said that staff would
meet with state and local officials on October 1st to review the damages and eligibility for
reimbursement.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the amount of debris removed to
date and the cost; the departments involved in the debris cleanup; truck charges; information
received from the Coast Guard regarding debris in the Gulf; current debris conditions; and hours of
overtime for staff.
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24.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027882
Ordinance extending the local state of disaster declared by the Mayor on September 19,
2008 and continued on September 26, 2008.
An emergency was declared, and the following ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting
"Aye"; Elizondo and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 25 regarding Heather Ridge Estates Subdivision.
Deputy Director of Development Services Johnny Perales provided a brief overview of the closure
including site maps of the property showing the area of encroachment; location of the drainage right-
of-way; and the scale of the closure. Mr. Perales stated that the three components to the easement
closure included the existing utility easement along the edge of the property; the overlapping
drainage easement; and the actual drainage right -of way that is proposed to be closed.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether the easement had a
structure built on it; who built the structure on the property; the type of building located on the
easement; the reason the encroachment was overlooked; the reason the closure is before the
Council if the property is outside the City limits; the impact/penalty to the applicant for building on the
right-of-way; whether the applicant pays for the drawings and diagrams; the width of the closure;
whether the City will still be able to drain the land that is serviced with the drainage ditch; whether
utilities are running through the easement currently; and whether the City can run utilities in the
future to that area.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
25.a. ORDINANCE NO. 027883
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,931.10 -square foot portion of an existing 20 -foot
wide City utility easement, out of the Heather Ridge Estates Subdivision, Lot 7, adjacent to
the River Trail Drive public right-of-way; requiring the owners, Ray E. Rabalais and Teresa
E. Rabalais, to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the following ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
25.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027884
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 611.43 -square foot portion of an existing City
drainage easement, out of the heather Ridge Estates Subdivision, Lot 7, adjacent to the
River Trail Drive public right-of-way; requiring the owners, Ray E. Rabalais and Teresa E.
Rabalais, to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the following ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
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25.c. ORDINANCE NO. 027885
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 680 -87 -square foot portion of an existing City
drainage right-of-way, out of the Heather Ridge Estates Subdivision, Lot 7, adjacent to the
River Trail Drive public right-of-way; requiring the owner, Ray E. Rabalais and Teresa E.
Rabalais, to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the following ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 12). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 4, 6, 7, 8, and 10 be pulled for
individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2.a. MOTION NO. 2008-254
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept funding in the amount of
$4,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the purchase of traffic safety-
related equipment for the Police Department.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Hummell,
Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were
absent.
2.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027868
Ordinance appropriating $4,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 027869
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Nueces County to participate in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), provide officers
trained in crisis intervention to serve on the team, and provide $50,000 of in-kind services for
officer training to participate in the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez
were absent.
RESOLUTION NO. 027870
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Tuloso-Midway Independent School District to install and share
fiber optic cable from Tuloso Road and Leopard Street to 7601 Leopard.
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The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez
were absent.
11. ORDINANCE NO. 027875
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 321.35 -square foot portion of a 5 -foot wide utility
easement out of the South End Addition, Block 6, Lot 3A, adjacent to South Staples Street,
approximately 131 -feet south of the Park Avenue right-of-way; requiring the owner, Lloyd W.
Holmes, to comply with the specified conditions.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
12. ORDINANCE NO. 027876
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55 regarding rules and
procedures for Public Access Cablecasting regarding program delivery deadline time;
providing for publication. (First Reading — 9/23/08)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper,
Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 4 regarding a lease agreement for the Police
Department. Council Member Leal asked whether the new vehicle impound lot could be used to
provide parking for police vehicles instead of leasing the property. Police Chief Bryan Smith said that
cars can be parked at the new vehicle lot but that the lease agreement was also for a facility for
police personnel to attend briefings. In response to Council Member Leal, Chief Smith said the new
location is approximately three to four miles from the existing Corona Substation. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. MOTION NO. 2008-255
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a lease agreement with
Greg Voisin Investment Corporation c/o Corpus Christi Realty Management, Inc. for a five-
year term at $48,756 per year and providing for an annual adjustment as needed for
insurance and property taxes.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Hummell,
Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were
absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 6 and 7 regarding lease agreements with youth
sports leagues. Council Member Leal asked staff whether all lease agreements for leagues could be
renewed at the same time. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik stated that staff would
provide information on whether that was feasible. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
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6. ORDINANCE NO. 027871
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year lease
agreement with Southside Youth Sports Complex, a non-profit organization, for the use of
Price Park for its youth baseball program in consideration of Southside Youth Sports
maintaining the premises and improvements.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 027872
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year lease
agreement with Coastal Bend Corpus Christi Football League, a non-profit organization, for
the use of Botsford Park for its football program in consideration of Coastal Bend Corpus
Christi Football League maintaining the premises and improvements.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 8 regarding a lease agreement for tennis
operations at H.E. Butt Municipal Tennis Center. Council Member Hummell asked whether security
equipment including sound and movement detectors was installed at the tennis center as referenced
in the agreement. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik said the security equipment was not
installed and that the City would install the equipment within the next two months.
Mr. Hummell made a motion to amend the contract by changing the wording in Section 13.C.
to require the City to install security equipment, including sound and movement detectors, in the Pro
Shop and concession building within 60 days from the date the contract is entered. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez
were absent. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. ORDINANCE NO. 027873
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a five-year professional
services contract and lease agreement with Cory Brooks, for tennis operations at the H.E.
Butt Municipal Tennis Center (Tennis Center), in consideration of professional (pro) paying
the city 5% of pro and lesson revenue, and collecting and forwarding City revenue for pro's
exclusive use of tennis center, and City paying pro $4,138 per month for pro operating tennis
center.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as
amended with the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 9 regarding a grant from PetSmart Charities for a
trap/alter/release program. Council Member McCutchon asked questions regarding the new
trap/alter/release program and the current system used by Animal Care Services. Animal Care
Services Program Manager Kelli Copeland stated that the current system is to trap stray cats and
euthanize them to remove them from the community. Ms. Copeland stated that the new program is a
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better way of eradicating cats. In response to Council Member Hummell, Ms. Copeland said that the
program will involve the assistance of volunteers from the community to trap cats and once altered,
the cats will be returned to the neighborhood. Council Member Hummel) asked whether the City
supplies traps to volunteers. Ms. Copeland said the City supplies traps through this grant funding.
Mayor Garrett asked whether the Animal Care facility is still housing animals evacuated during
Hurricane Ike. Ms. Copeland stated that the facility is housing five (5) cats and three (3) dogs. There
was a brief discussion regarding evacuation efforts for animals.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9.a. MOTION NO. 2008-256
Motion accepting a grant from PetSmart Charities in the amount of $9,975 for a
trap/alter/release program and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a
grant agreement and any related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Hummel),
Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were
absent.
9.b. ORDINANCE NO. 027874
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $9,975 from PetSmart Charities in the No. 1066 Health
Grants Fund to provide a trap/alter/release program.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the Oso Water Reclamation Plant
Headworks Odor Control System. Interim Director of Engineering Kevin Stowers and Director of
Wastewater Services Foster Crowell addressed questions on the following topics pertaining to this
item: funding for the project; the total funding in the Wastewater Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
this year; whether the new CIP will reflect the balance carried over from this project; the timeframe
for the presentation of the CIP; the age of the scrubbers and whether the scrubbers have reached
their anticipated useful life; demolition of the sludge pump building; when the Oso and Broadway
plants were built; the anticipated life of the Oso plant; and how the Greenwood plant will
accommodate the Oso transfer, growth from the southside, and the expansion of Texas A & M
University — Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
10. MOTION NO. 2008-257
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Holloman Corporation, of Converse, Texas, in the amount of $728,522 for the Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Headworks Odor Control System.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Kelly, Leal,
McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, Hummell, and Marez were
absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 13, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
13. Case No. 0708-04, Patrick H. Nolan and Amy L. Nolan, d.b.a. The Storage Place: A change
of zoning from a "R -1B" One -family Dwelling District to a "13-4" General Business District
resulting in a change of land use from residential to commercial on property described as
2.64 acres out of Wilde Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, located on the west side of South
Staples Street and approximately 1,000 feet south of Timbergate Drive.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of
the "B-4" General Business District and, in lieu thereof, approval of a Special Permit for mini -storage
use without outdoor storage on the subject property, subject to a site plan and six (6) conditions.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Martinez made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Dr. McCutchon, and passed.
Council Member McCutchon asked whether a policy or process could be established to
identify whether the applicant or the applicant's representative are present at Council meeting before
the zoning hearing is opened. Mayor Garrett said he would address the matter in the future.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the concerns with the perimeter
fencing; access to the property; and notices returned in opposition to the zoning case.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13. ORDINANCE NO. 027877
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Patrick H. Nolan and Amy L. Nolan,
d.b.a. The Storage Place, by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 2.64 acres out of Lot
1, Block 1, Wilde Subdivision, from "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District to "R-1B/SP" One -
family Dwelling District with a Special Permit to allow for a mini -storage facility, subject to a
site plan and six (6) conditions; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing for a repealer clause.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Cooper, Elizondo, and Marez were absent.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 17 regarding the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Quarterly Report. Keith Arnold, CEO of the CVB, referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
mission of the CVB; the FY2007-2008 annual report; conventions booked at the American Bank
Center; results on the National Tourism Week luncheon; highlights of the Coastal Bend Wildlife
Photo Contest; outreach tools; examples of advertising campaigns and publications; tourism and
travel activity; website information; community and public relations; and the work associated with
nature tourism.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: advertising; the comprehensive
plan for marketing the beach; economic impact; and nature tourism.
Mayor Garrett called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public
comment.
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Mayor Garrett called for petitions from the audience. Jerry Garcia, 3801 Gollihar, spoke
regarding the town hall meeting at Calk Elementary on September 29th and expressed concern with
the eligibility of organizations receiving funding from the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program. Ray Medina, 5413 Cain, spoke regarding responses from the City on code
enforcement issues. Foster Edwards, CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, stated that
the Chamber is looking forward to developing a new relationship between the City and the Chamber
to move the City forward in a positive manner. David Silva, 1713 Keys Street, spoke regarding the
City's evacuation efforts during Hurricane Ike and establishing speed bumps in his neighborhood.
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Mayor Garrett referred to Item 18 regarding the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Annual
Report. Mayor Garrett wished Executive Director of the Port of Corpus Christ John LaRue a happy
birthday. Mr. LaRue introduced Deputy Port Director Frank Brogen. Mr. LaRue referred to a
powerpoint presentation including a list of the developments at the Port; an aerial photo of Naval Air
Station — Ingleside; view of the additional property located west to NAS -Ingleside; preliminary land
use concepts and zoning for NAS -Ingleside; the La Quinta Trade Gateway Project; military cargo;
and an example on wind power. Mr. Brogan provided a brief overview of the Harbor Island Project;
Harbor Island Gaming Ship Terminal; Joe Fulton Trade Corridor; the Channel Improvement project;
and the Tule Lake Bridge.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the depth of the water around
NAS -Ingleside; maritime operations at NAS -Ingleside property; reverting property back to the
government; Redfish Bay; the value of the La Quinta Terminal site; capacity of import/exportwith the
expansion of the Panama Canal; timeframe for the permit for the Tule Lake Lift Bridge; whether the
Port is a governmental entity; land ownership at the Port; the mission statement; the future direction
of Rincon Industrial Park; the Cotton Yard development; whether Rincon Industrial Park is outside
the City limits; barge building; vehicle off-loading; the project stage of the highway exchange with
Interstate Highway 37; whether there is a schedule for any development on Rincon Industrial Park
with Ocean House; how long the 54 acres at Rincon has been under lease; drilling on Rincon; status
of the refrigerated warehouse; whether the Ortiz Center will continue to operate as it is operating
now; deepening of the channel; and whether the Port plans to secure loans with the Texas Industrial
Development Loan Program.
Mayor Garrett asked Interim City Manager Escobar to schedule a joint meeting in January
between the City Council, the Nueces County Commissioners Court, and the Port of Corpus Christi
Authority.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Items 19 and 20 regarding the Downtown Management
District (DMD). Heidi Hovda, Interim Director of the DMD, referred to a powerpoint presentation
including an overview of the district; a district map; passage of the DMD petition; partnerships forthe
downtown vacant building ordinance, adopt DTOWN project; the Graffiti Summit, DTOWN Tram,
cooperative advertising programs, and the Festival of the Arts; ongoing projects; update on the
vacant buildings; residential development; advocating of development in and outside of the district;
and acknowledgement of Norma Urban.
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Director of Economic Development Irma Caballero explained that this item authorizes the
execution of a two year agreement with the DMD in the amount of $145,000 for fiscal year 2008-
2009 and between $145,000 and $160,000 for fiscal year 2009-2010. Ms. Caballero provided
information on the performance measures; the services required; the preliminary plan; the final plan;
and financial requirements
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: personal property taxes
assessed; code enforcement; compliance of the Wilshusen building; the consideration of appointing
potential taggers on the committee for the Public Art Wall; the status of the third pump station; urban
planning; taxes from the TIF; funding from the Downtown Merchant's Association; whether all
downtown property owners are members of the DMD; whether there were difficulties getting sales
tax reports from the State Comptrollers Office; the entity that appoints the DMD director; how taxes
are collected; the timeframe for the Executive Director to begin; and long-term projects.
Mayor Garrett requested a copy of the members of the Building Standards Board. Council
Member Marez requested a report on the status of the Wilshusen building.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
20. RESOLUTION NO. 027878
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a two-year Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with the Corpus Christi Downtown Management District in the
amount of $145,000 for FY 2008-2009 and between $145,000 and $160,000 for FY 2009-
2010 for assistance in the redevelopment of downtown Corpus Christi.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Elizondo was absent.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 21 regarding the Bold Future. Interim City Manager
Escobar introduced the presentation team of Claudia Jackson, Dr. Mary Sherwood, and Debbie
Lindsey -Opel. Ms. Jackson provided a brief overview of the initiative leadership; accomplishments of
Phase I; entities providing endorsements; presentations made or schedule; the timeline; and Phase
I funding. Dr. Sherwood spoke regarding the community meetings scheduled and pending and the
request for funding Phase II.
The following items pertaining to this topic were discussed: whether the support provided
from Del Mar and Texas A & M University — Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) is all in-kind support; how
the funding for Phase II will be used; whether all of the bills in Phase I have been paid; the original
budget for Phase I; whether Phase I was over budget; the budget for Phase II; where the other
support for Phase II will come from; representative from other parts of the County; the total number
of phases; the cost analysis for Phase III; whether the Bold Future anticipates requesting funding
from the City for Phase III: the cost contributed for Phase II by Del Mar and TAMU-CC); the source
of funding from the City; the balance in the CIP fund; whether funding affects the operating budget;
and the timeline for Phases -II -IV.
Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the City for making the Bold Future project accountable.
Mr. Alonzo stated that he is happy that the project is truly inclusive and diverse.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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21.a. ORDINANCE NO. 027879
Ordinance appropriating $129,072.76 from No. 3160 City Hall Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Fund, transferring to and appropriating in No. 1020 General Fund for Phase II of the
Community Visioning Project known as BoldFuture; changing FY2007-2008 Capital Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 027546 by increasing appropriations by $129,072.76; changing
FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 by increasing
appropriations by $129,072.76.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Garrett, Cooper, Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Hummel) and Leal voting "No; Elizondo was absent.
21.b RESOLUTION NO. 027880
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Texas A&M University— Corpus Christi for the Phase II of the
Community Visioning Project known as BoldFuture.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett, Cooper,
Kelly, McCutchon, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Hummel) and Leal voting "No;
Elizondo was absent.
Mayor Garrett read the following statement regarding Item 22:
"Due to current market conditions resulting in an unstable market and upon the advice of the
City's financial advisor, consideration of the sale of the City's solid waste certificates of obligation
shall be delayed for one week, and shall be considered at the October 14, 2008 City Council
meeting."
22. POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER 141h
other matters relating to the subject.
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Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 15 regarding an update on the Oso and Gabe
Lozano Municipal Golf Courses. Park and Recreation Superintendent Ronnie Sepulveda introduced
the presentation team as follows: Greenskeeper Clark Waters; Golf Pro for Gabe Lozano Golf
Course Dennis Burns; Golf Pro for Oso Golf Course Marti -Longoria Potts; and Director of Parks and
Recreation Sally Gavlik. Mr. Sepulveda referred to a powerpoint presentation including a history of
the Lozano course; city ownership of Lozano; Lozano course features; 2003 Lozano surcharge
improvements; bond work in 2004; bond work not addressed; solutions; expected outcome; Lozano
future improvements; Oso course history; Oso course features; 2003 Oso surcharge improvements;
Oso bond timeline; future improvements for the Oso golf course; and goals.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: comments received regarding
the conditions of the Lozano course; the company that installed the new turf in 2003 and 2004; the
location where the turfwas installed in 2004; other courses that use paspallum seed; dormant times;
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the reason that the City is not winter over -seeding the Lozano course; and the notification of
excessive sand on the greens.
Cefe Valenzuela, Mayor's Committee on Golf, stated that the committee has been meeting
with staff regarding the conditions of the golf course.
Mayor Garrett referred to Item 16 regarding a report on the Municipal Court Judges Salary
Comparison. Council Member John Marez, Chair of the Municipal Court Committee, stated that
there are issues that still need to be addressed and the committee has decided to postpone any
recommendations until October 14th.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the official intent to reimburse costs
to the City's Utility System from the issuance of Revenue Bonds. Interim Director of Financial
Services Constance P. Sanchez explained that this item is a resolution expressing official intent to
reimburse costs associated with the City's Utility System in anticipation of selling approximately
$75,000,000 of revenue bonds. Ms. Sanchez stated that the City anticipates selling the revenue
bonds later this year if the market conditions permit.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the types of projects; pending
funding for scheduled projects; whether this item is budgeted; how the dollar amount was
determined; whether the City expects to spend $75 million in the next 60 days; the commercial
paper program; the actual dollar values of the projects;
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
23. RESOLUTION NO. 027881
Resolution expressing official intent to reimburse costs with respect to the construction of
improvements to the City's Utility System from the issuance of Revenue Bonds with
maximum principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Garrett,
Hummell, Kelly, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Cooper, Elizondo, and McCutchon
were absent.
Mayor Garrett called a recess until 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Garrett opened discussion on Item 14 regarding a report on West Oso Independent
School District (WOSD). Director of Education Initiatives JoAnn Hooks explained that this item is
part of a series of presentation to allow each school district an opportunity to provide an overview of
the districts educational landscape. Superintendent of WOSD Dr. Crawford H. Helms introduced the
presentation members as follows: Assistant Superintendent Dr. Mary Jane Garza, Board President
Velma Rodriguez, Board Secretary Diana Cantu -Guerrero, and Trustee Cella Boyd. Dr. Crawford
announced that Board Vice President Lucas Jasso and Trustees George Barrera, Shirley Jordan,
and Jose Lopez were unable to attend the meeting.
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Ms. Rodriguez announced that WOSD Board of Trustees was named as Honor Board by the
Texas Association of School Boards. Ms. Rodriguez provided a brief history of West Oso and the
campuses that comprise the school district. Ms. Cantu -Guerrero spoke regarding district's
demographics; the accountability ratings; the success of the full day pre -kinder program; and the
reading first data results. Dr. Garza provided a brief overview of the academic scoring for reading,
math, social studies, and science. Ms. Boyd spoke regarding the summer camp programs. Dr.
Helms presented information on the drop out rate; the academy for over age students; the
connections for education and workforce readiness; the 2008-2009 budget; bond issues; and
challenges.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whetherthe new high school has
an auditorium; the positive attitude of the faculty and students; and the increased improvement in
academic testing.
Dr. Helms invited the Council to attending the Citizens for Education for Excellence seminar
scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on October 14th at West Oso High School.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Garrett adjourned the
Council meeting at 5:32 p.m. on September 30, 2008.
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