HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/26/2009I 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 May 26, 2009, which were approved by the City
Council on June 9, 2009.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 9th day of June, 2009.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 2009 - 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Kieschnick
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Mary Kay Fischer
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Kyle Livingston, Sr. with Southside Community
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Larry
Elizondo.
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 Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meetings of May 19,
2009. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Airport Board
Richard Drilling (Reappointed)
Joseph Wise (Reappointed)
Chad Magill (Appointed)
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Rita Sonia Padron (Appointed)
Huxley Smith (Appointed)
Transportation Advisory Committee
Karen Beard (Reappointed)
Daniel Carrizales (Reappointed)
Edd Price (Appointed)
Civil Service Board/Commission
Eileen Butler (Reinstated)
Susanne Bonilla (Appointed)
Sister City Committee
Melody Cooper (Appointed)
Kate Rodriguez (Appointed)
Elizabeth Garza (Appointed)
Mary Babbili (Appointed)
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 -20). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 4, 6,13,16,17, and 20 be pulled
for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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May 26, 2009 — Page 2
3. MOTION NO. 2009-133
Motion approving the lease of a wheel loader with Waukesha -Pearce Industries, Inc., of
Corpus Christi, Texas for the total amount of $96,000, of which $8,000 is budgeted in FY
2008-2009. The award is in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0152-09 and is based on
best value. The term of the lease is for twenty-four months with an option to extend the
lease for up to twelve additional months subject to the approval of the City Manager or his
designee. The wheel loader will be used by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.a. MOTION NO. 2009-134
Motion approving the purchase of Citrix XenApp Gold System from Intergraph Corporation
Security, Government and Infrastructure of Madison, Alabama in the amount of $152,433,
including software, professional services, 12 -month software maintenance and remote
phone support to improve the Police Department mobile and field reporting capability.
Intergraph Corporation is a State of Texas GoDirect Vendor.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.b. MOTION NO. 2009-135
Motion approving the purchase of continued annual maintenance from Intergraph
Corporation Security, Government and Infrastructure of Madison, Alabama for the Citrix
XenApp Gold system subject to annual appropriation of funds. Intergraph Corporation is a
State of Texas GoDirect Vendor.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7. MOTION NO. 2009-139
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $147,955
for the Concrete -Lined Channel Rehabilitation: Airport Ditch Phase 3 and Horne Ditch
Improvements for design, bid and construction phase services.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8. MOTION NO. 2009-140
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Palacios Marine Industrial Coating, Inc., of Palacios, Texas in the amount of $218,499 for
the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Effluent Force Main and Pump Station
Relocation/Upgrade for the Total Base Bid plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1 and 2.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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9. MOTION NO. 2009-141
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Ratification of
Amendment No. 5 of an engineering services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc., of
Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $6,770 for a restated total fee not to
exceed $51,770 for assistance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Beach Cleaning
Permit Application.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
10. MOTION NO. 2009-142
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 14 to
the construction contract with Bay Ltd., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $599,985
for a total restated fee of $11,413,882.78 for a 2 -inch overlay of hot mix asphaltic concrete,
milling, manhole adjustments, pavement markings and related improvements for the
Cimarron Boulevard, Phase 1 - Saratoga to Yorktown, for Bond 2008 Design Coordination
and Project Management Services. (Bond 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. MOTION NO. 2009-143
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Relocation Agreement for adjustment of a six-inch (6") and ten -inch (10") pipeline in an
additional amount of $128,755 for a restated not to exceed amount of $498,800 with NuStar
Logistics, L.P., of San Antonio, Texas for the Corpus Christi International Airport Drainage
Phase VI Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
12. MOTION NO. 2009-144
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an architectural services
contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount of $280,211,
for the new Vehicle Impound Facility, Phase 1 for design, bid, construction, and additional
phase services. (Bond 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
14. ORDINANCE NO. 028180
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 625 -square foot portion of an existing 5 -foot wide
electrical easement out of Country Club Estates Unit 19, Block 2, Lot 7, located on the
southeast corner of the Saratoga Boulevard and Acushnet Drive public street right-of-way;
requiring the owner, Saratoga Village Partners, L.L.C. to comply with the specified
conditions.
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May 26, 2009 — Page 4
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
15. ORDINANCE NO. 028181
Ordinance approving the transfer of the lease with Corpus Assets, L.P., to Svabic Family
Partnership, Ltd. for aerial, surface, and subsurface premises for operation of pedestrian
skywalk across Antelope Street right-of-way between American Bank building and Petroleum
Tower.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
18. RESOLUTION NO. 028184
Resolution nominating Overhead Door Corporation, Horton Automatics Division to the Office
of the Govemor Economic Development & Tourism, through the Economic Development
Bank, for designation as a single retained job enterprise project, under the Texas Enterprise
Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government
Code.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
19. MOTION NO. 2009-146
Motion appointing Council Members as Board Members of the Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 4 regarding the FY2009 Edward Byme Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant. Council Member Kieschnick asked whether $250,000 will cover the costs
of upgrading the entire radio system for all of the patrol vehicles. Interim Police Chief Mike Walsh
explained that the cost to cover the entire radio system will be done through a series of grants. Chief
Walsh stated that this portion of funding is to upgrade the radio system to be P-25 compliant as
mandated by state law. Don Nattinger, Radio Systems Coordinator, provided a brief overview of the
P-25 system. In response to Council Member Martinez, Municipal Court Judge Deanie King provided
an explanation of the purpose of the CHARACTER FIRST program. Council Member Leal asked
questions regarding contracting services. Judge King said the contracting services include training
for herself and community volunteers to maintain sustainability of the program.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
4. RESOLUTION NO. 028179
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $300,000 to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, for funding
eligible under the FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, funds to be
used for the purchase of equipment and educational program to reduce crime and improve
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May 26, 2009 — Page 5
the efficiency and effectiveness of the criminal justice system and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 6 regarding PeopleSoft software. Bill Kopecky,
3609 Topeka, spoke regarding annual maintenance fees; how much the City has spent over the
years for the PeopleSoft system; the license expansion fee; and whether the City has done a review
all of the software used by the City. Director of Municipal Information Systems Michael Armstrong
stated that the City has not had an increase in maintenance fees for many years and the license
expansion fee is based on the size of the budget. Mr. Armstrong added that MIS is in the process of
reviewing all of the software applications of the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
6.a. MOTION NO. 2009-136
Motion approving Amendment One to Schedule 1 to the Software License and Services
Agreement, dated March 24, 1998 and all amendments and addenda thereto between City
of Corpus Christi and Oracle USA, Inc. (successor in interest to PeopleSoft USA, Inc.)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6.b. MOTION NO. 2009-137
Motion approving the purchase of additional PeopleSoft Budget and Finance software
license and support from Oracle USA, Inc. of Redwood Shores, California for the total
amount of $191,418, consisting of one-time license expansion fee of $156,900 and support
fee of $34,518.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6.c. MOTION NO. 2009-138
Motion approving the purchase of continued annual maintenance from Oracle USA, Inc. of
Redwood Shores, California for the PeopleSoft Budget and Finance software subject to
annual appropriations of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 13 regarding a consultant services contract with
Horizon Centre for Phase 5 of the Development Services Process Improvement project. Interim
Assistant City Manager for Development Services Johnny Perales explained that this contract is for
Phase 5 of the Development Services Process Improvement project initiated in 2005 to
redevelopment the Development Services Department. Mr. Perales stated that the primary focus of
the project is to improve the quality and quantity of information related to the development services
process as well as extensive staff training.
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The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the total cost of the consultant
fees; the reasons for continuing the consulting services; the amount spent on consultant services;
the scope of services; the original services provided in 2005; the survey process and training; and
whether the consultant or staff is responsible for the improvements that have taken place to date.
There was a general consensus of the Council to delay the vote on this item until after the
Development Service Department Progress Update presentation.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding The Preserve at Mustang Island.
Council Member Martinez asked questions regarding the solvency of the trust funds. Interim
Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales stated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the
finance plan for the funds and will be presented with an action item. Mr. Perales provided an
explanation of the primary issues with the financing plan. Council Member Martinez asked for an
update on the four trust funds. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16. ORDINANCE NO. 028182
Ordinance appropriating $432,503 from the Sanitary Sewer Trunk System Trust Fund No.
540450-21800-4220 to pay The Preserve at Mustang Island, L.L.C., for Phase One (1) of the
construction and installation of a Master Plan Lift Station with 8 -foot diameter wet well, 8,376
linear feet of a 4 -inch and 6 -inch PVC dual force main, and related appurtenances, located
east of State Highway 361, south of Zahn Road.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 17 regarding AEP Texas's request for approval of
an advanced metering system. Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar explained that this resolution
authorizes the City to intervene in the filing that AEP is submitting to the Public Utility Commission
for their advanced meter system deployment plan and their request for surcharges for that
deployment. In response to Mayor Adame, Ms. Aguilar responded that the system is referred to as
smart meters. Council Member Leal asked whether it is important to implement the advanced meter
system at this time. Ms. Aguilar stated that AEP has received direction from State law to implement
an advanced metering system. Council Member Scott asked if the City has a representative on the
steering committee. Ms. Aguilar said the representative is Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Rudy Garza.
Ken Griffin, AEP, reported that the smart meter system would provide a two -communication
system and allow customers to review their consumption and reduce the amount of service charges.
Mr. Griffin added that the project will begin in the City of Portland in October 2009 and the City of
Corpus Christi in the first quarter of 2010. In response to Ms. Leal, Mr. Griffin stated that the
workforce will be reduced over a period of time.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. RESOLUTION NO. 028183
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing intervention in AEP Texas Central
Company's and AEP Texas North Company's request for approval of an advanced metering
system (AMS) deployment plan and request for AMS surcharges filed at the Public Utility
Commission of Texas; approving cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities served
by AEP Texas Central Company and Steering Committee of Cities served by AEP Texas
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North Company to review the application, and hire legal and consulting services and to
negotiate with the company and direct any necessary litigation and appeals.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the renaming of Corpus Christi
Beach. Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Gavlik stated that this item is to rename the north end
of Corpus Christi Beach to Dolphin Park. Ms. Gavlik added that the community has been notified
and this item has been approved by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. In response to
Council Member Adler, Ms. Gavlik stated that the location of the park is where the playground
equipment is located. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows;
20. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Renaming the park located at 300 Sandbar — South from "Corpus Christi Beach Park" to
"Dolphin Park".
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
21.a. Public hearing to receive public comments regarding the City of Corpus Christi's proposed
use of $911,062 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds as it
relates to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 also known as CDBG-R.
Director of Community Development Daniel Gallegos provided an overview of the CDBG-R
program including a background; the funding received; the parameters of the program; the number
of projects requesting funding; and staffs recommendations. Mr. Gallegos added that funds for
administration were being recommended because the program funds will have to be monitored,
reported and tracked separately.
Deborah Sherrill, Corpus Christi Housing Authority, stated that the Housing Authority has
applied for CDBG funding three times and has not received any funding. Dr. Gloria Scott spoke
regarding funding for the Housing Authority and the monitoring of CDBG projects. Dr. Scott also
stated that she would like to see funding for the low income children in the northside area. Roland
Garza stated that the mission for HUD is for the elimination of slum and blight in impoverished
areas. Mr. Garza expressed concern that the needs of the people are not being met. Robert Garcia,
Director of the Garcia Arts Center, spoke regarding the benefits of the center and thanked the
Council for consideration of the Westside Business Association (NP)— Moroles Fountain Installation
Garcia Facility Improvements. Betty Jean Longoria, thanked City Manager Escobar and Mr.
Gallegos for their work on the CDBG program and spoke on behalf of the Westside Business
Association (NP) — Moroles Fountain Installation Garcia Facility Improvements. Chad Magill, 641
Texas Avenue, stated that the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce board unanimously
approved support of the Westside Business Association (NP)— Moroles Fountain Installation Garcia
Facility Improvements.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed.
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The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the percentage of CDBG-R
funding recommending for administration; monitoring and reporting of the projects; the reason the
Corpus Christi Housing Authority is not being considered for funding; the projects benefiting low
income people; the percentage of CDBG funding allocated to administration in the FY2009
Consolidated Annual Action Plan; the CPUBrightBiz — Direct Energy program; Southmoreland
Addition improvements; the definition of low to moderate income; and rotating funding to different
entities.
Mayor Adame called for a brief recess to present proclamations and listen to public
comment.
Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Dr. Gloria Scott, 4422 S. Alameda,
spoke regarding an update on the public information process; open records requests on the City
Manager selection process and the CDBG projects submitted to HUD and the Juneteenth
Celebration. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant. Carolyn
Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding the mercury emissions from the Las Brisas Plant. Ms. Moon
also addressed Las Brisas paying for the pipeline along the Joe Fulton Corridor. J. E. O'Brien, 4130
Pompano, spoke regarding the fund balance and changing the fiscal year. Ron Hamilton, 3636 S.
Alameda, asked the Council to listen to the presentation by Dr. Wes Stafford regarding the Las
Brisas Plant and to place this item on the council agenda. Rebecca Stroisch, 920 Waco Street,
spoke regarding traffic light safety near City Hall. Neil McQueen, 4213 Estate Drive, spoke regarding
pollution from energy production and encouraged the Council to provide incentives for renewable
energy companies like GlobalWatt. Dr. Mohammad Emran, 3200 Santa Fe, spoke regarding the risk
associated with the Las Brisas Plant and encouraged the Council to support clean energy jobs.
Colin Sykes, 309 Aberdeen, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant. Gabriel Guerra, President
of the Westside Business Association, asked the Council to consider the CDBG-R proposal for the
Westside Business Association (NP)— Moroles Fountain Installation Garcia Facility Improvements.
Daniel George Mormon asked the Council to consider and discuss developing a feasibility study to
turn the Memorial Coliseum into a homeless shelter for men and women.
Mayor Adame returned to the Item 21 regarding the public hearing on the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds as it relates to the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009 also known as CDBG-R.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: concern that several of the
project requests do not meet the standards set by the Obama administration; the parameters to
consider projects; educating entities on the parameters of the program; deadlines to award projects;
creation of jobs; and energy efficiency and education.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to approve staffs recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Elizondo. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21.b. MOTION NO. 2009-149
Motion approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds as it
relates to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 also know as CDBG-R as
follows:
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• CDBG-R Administration - $50,184
• Coastal Bend Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centerd.b.a. Charlie's Place (NP)— Fire
System Phase II - $105,500
• Coastal Bend Center for Independent Living (NP) - $25,378
• CPL/BrightBiz — Direct Energy - $70,000
• Nueces County MH MR (NP) - Fostering Energy Independence - $75,000
• Neighborhood Centers of Corpus Christi, Inc. (NP) — Marguerite Neighborhood
Center Reconstruction Project - $125,000
• Engineering Services — Southmoreland Addition Area Street Improvements Phases
3B and 4B Part 2 - $360,000
• Westside Business Association (NP)— Moroles Fountain Installation Garcia Center
Facility Improvements - $100,000
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". (Note: Ms.
Adler abstained on this item as it pertains to the Westside Business Association (NP) —
Morales Fountain Installation Garcia Center Facility Improvements; Mr. Elizondo abstained
on this item as it pertains to the Westside Business Association (NP) — Morales Fountain
Installation Garcia Center Facility Improvements; and Mr. Scott abstained on this item as it
pertains to the CPUBrightBiz-Direct Energy.)
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the Ethics Ordinance. City Attorney
Fischer explained that this item is on the agenda in response to a request by Chairman Jim Cramer
of the Ethics Commission. Mr. Cramer asked that the Council consider amending Ethics Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 028170, regarding conflict of interests by suspending the effective date and allow the
Ethics Commission the opportunity to review and make a recommendation to the City Council.
Council Member Chesney suggested putting a timeframe to bring this item back to the
Council. Ms. Fischer stated that the Ethics Commission has committed to completing their review by
June 29`h. A brief discussion ensued regarding the timeframe and consideration of an extension.
Council Member Leal made a motion to not suspend the ordinance and refer to the Ethics
Commission for review. The motion died for lack of second.
Council Member Scott requested information on the current ordinance and state laws
regarding ethics. Council Member Leal requested a list of the individuals on the Ethics Commission
including their background.
Council Member Elizondo made a motion to amend the ordinance to allow the Ethics
Commission 60 days to provide a recommendation and allow for an extension as needed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Marez.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
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22. ORDINANCE NO. 028185
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 028170 regarding conflicts of interest to suspend the
effective date.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as
amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal,
Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the intention to issue Combination
Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. Interim Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez explained that this item is a request for approval to publish a notice of intention to sell up to
$8.5 million of certificates of obligation to help fund three existing City projects. Ms. Sanchez
provided information on the publication requirements; a description of the projects; the financial
team; and the fee schedule for financial advisor and bond counsel. Ms. Sanchez introduced Mark
Seal with M.E. Allison and Don Gonzalez with Estrada Hinojosa & Company who were available to
respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the original work performed on
Holly Road; the contractor and construction inspectors for the Holly Road project; when the report on
the warranty issues for Holly Road will be available; the scheduled completion date for the Holly
Road project; the timeframe for the Bayfront Development Improvements; the reason the City is
using Fulbright and Jaworski as Bond Counsel; revisiting the bond counsel contract; whether the
City will use small aggregate rock on all projects; the seal coat problems near La Palmera Mall; the
wind turbines included in the Bayfront Development project; whether the City can have multiple bond
counsel contracts; the reason for issuing the certificate of obligation; and the four (4) additives to the
Bayfront Development Improvements.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, spoke
regarding the issuance of certificates of obligation without the approval of the taxpayers; the reason
the City is not using the existing Bond 2004 funding or the fund balance to pay for the Bayfront
project; consideration of a policy regarding the use of certificates of obligation; and the aggregate
used on Ocean Drive.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028186
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas directing publication of
notice of intention to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation in an
amount up to $8,500,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements to Holly Road, Bayfront Development Implementation Plan
Phase 1 (Shoreline Realignment Phase 1), and the Rodd Field Public Improvement District;
complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule
15c2-12; and providing an effective date.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney voting "No".
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23.b. MOTION NO. 2009-147
Motion authorizing the appointment of Estrada Hinojosa & Company as Sole Underwriter;
M.E. Allison as Financial Advisor; and Fulbright & Jaworski, LLP as Bond Counsel for the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation,
Series 2009.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney voting "No".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 24 regarding an amendment to the FY2009
Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP). Director of Community Development Daniel Gallegos
explained that when the Council adopted the CAAP plan on April 21st, staff was only working on an
estimated amount and did not have the final allocations. Mr. Gallegos reported that the CAAP plan
has received an additional $40,942 in CDBG funds and $178,635 in HOME funds to allocate to
existing projects recommended by City Council and listed the recommended projects. Mr. Gallegos
added that staff was notified that the Costa Tarragona II Project was denied Low Income Tax
Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and recommends
reallocating the Costa Tarragona II Project funding to the HOME Major Rehabilitation and Model
Block programs.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Dr. Gloria Scott spoke regarding the
reallocation of funding to existing projects rather than looking at all of the projects. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
24.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028187
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to amend the FY2009 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan by adding additional funding in the amount of $40,942 for the Community
Development Block Grant Program and $178,635 for the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program for approved projects.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
24.b. MOTION NO. 2009-148
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to reallocate $350,000 of FY 2009
HOME program funding from the Costa Tarragona II project to the Major Rehabilitation
($150,000) and Model Block Program ($200,000) projects.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item 25 regarding a general overview on the proposed FY2009-
2010 Operating Budget. Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien introduced Assistant City
Manager Oscar Martinez, Assistant Budget Director Eddie Houlihan, and Interim Director of
Financial Services Constance Sanchez who were available to respond to questions.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 2009 — Page 12
Mr. Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation on the five-year forecast including the
seven year historical average of the revenues and expenditures for the general fund and the five-
year forecast for the water, storm water, wastewater, and gas funds. Mr. Houlihan referred to a
powerpoint presentation on the budget including an overview; fund structure; the distribution of
revenues and expenditures by fund; the budget preparation process; and the document format. Ms.
O'Brien spoke regarding the combined fund summary of revenues and expenditures by fund;
summary and fund balance by fund type; history of net taxable values; historical tax rate; tax rate
split; change in sales tax collections; general fund unreserved fund balance; proposed utility rate
increases; creation of storm water rate; salary adjustments; and the proposed budget calendar.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the beginning and projected
ending balance of the general fund five-year forecast; if seal coating is always done prior to placing
an overlay on streets; involving the police and firefighters associations to discuss recommendations
on GASB45; projections for GASB45; the estimated percentage of general fund growth; whether the
forecast includes the demographic factors in the community; other ways to fund street maintenance
and improvements; cap of sales tax; whether all sales tax requires voter approval; a comprehensive
maintenance street program; whether storm water charges will still be reflected on the utility bill;
average interest rates on short and long term notes and the certificates of obligation; whether staff
prepared a forecast model if the storm water rates do not pass; the appropriation in the storm water
fund for the utility business office; the number of residential and commercial customers; storm water
capital improvements; the allocation for the red light photo enforcement fund; beach cleaning; the
decreased funding for the arts in the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) fund; the debt services for the HOT
fund; the Convention and Visitors Bureau incentives; funding the arts through the general fund;
revenues and expenditures in the debt service fund; the general fund unreserved fund balance; the
proposed utility rate increase; the determination for impervious cover; and the percent increase in ad
valorem and sales tax.
Council Member Scott asked for information on the HOT fund and arts allocations for the last
four years. Council Member Martinez asked staff to communicate with the arts organizations
regarding the proposed decrease in funding. Council Member Scott requested information on the
creation of the storm water fund and the bases for impervious cover.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 26 regarding an update on the progress of the Development
Services Department. Interim Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales
referred to a powerpoint presentation including the primary customer service objectives; new versus
existing service concepts; the March 2009 task list; survey results; improvement objectives;
performance measurement; recent service improvements; further improvements; and timeline
moving forward. George Arimes, Horizon Centre, spoke regarding the hiring of Horizon in 2005;
worked performed during Phases 1 — 4; and the deliverables accomplished over the last three years
to improve customer service and department processes. Mr. Arimes stated that the biggest
challenges were employee turnover; keeping employees trained; and having consistent supportfor
change.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: timeline for putting policies in
places and implementing performance measures; procedures manual; completion of the Unified
Development Code; staff turnover; the flexibility between commercial and residential construction;
the loss of money due to the failure of the Development Services Department; MIS allocations;
customer awareness of the changes occurring at Development Services; involvement of the
Development Services Advisory Group (DSAG); council members calling random customers to
receive customer input; and the consideration of having the Assistant City Manager of Development
Services to have authority over engineering and legal issues.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 26, 2009 — Page 13
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Mayor Adame returned to Item 13 regarding the consultant services contract with Horizon
Centre. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13. MOTION NO. 2009-145
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a consultant services
contract with Horizon Centre of Howard County, Maryland in the amount of $79,415 for the
Development Services Process Improvement Project, Phase V.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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The Council recessed for the annual meetings of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation (CCHFC), the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation (CCIDC); and the
Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC).
Mayor Adame reconvened the regular Council meeting. There being no further business to
come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 5:38 p.m. on May 26,
2009.