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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 07/21/2009I 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 July 21, 2009, which were approved by the City Council on July 28, 2009. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of July, 2009. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL MINUTES CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 - 12:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Joe Adame Council Members: Brent Chesney Larry Elizondo, Sr. Priscilla Leal John Marez Nelda Martinez Mark Scott ABSENT Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Kieschnick Chris Adler 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 Mayor Joe Adame and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member John Marez. 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 meeting of July 14, 2009. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding the drought condition in the City and the water supply to be used by the Las Brisas Plant. Joe Schank, 324 Bayshore, spoke on behalf of the Art Museum of South Texas and asked that the Museum be included in the discussions regarding improvements to the seawall. Gerald Sansing, 5426 Chevy Chase Drive, asked the Council to allow the Clean Economy Coalition to address the Council on the Las Brisas issue. Colin Sykes, 309 Aberdeen, spoke regarding the Las Brisas plant and the problems the plant could produce. Foster Edwards, Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council to attend the Spirit of Texas Business Awards on August 12th honoring small businesses in Corpus Christi. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, asked the Council to consider listening to Dr. Wes Stafford's report on the Las Brisas plant. Dr. Bruce Taylor, 3370 San Antonio, stated that he is concerned about the health of the community and children due to increased pollution from the Las Brisas plant. Ron Hamilton, 3636 South Alameda, spoke regarding Las Brisas and homelessness. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain Drive, spoke in support of the firefighters and police officers and asked the council to reconsider funding GASB 45. Jeremy Barnes and Veronica Gonzalez with the Boy Scouts in Corpus Christi spoke regarding the activities involved in the Centennial Anniversary of the Chartering of the Boys Scouts including a city wide cleanup. Sheila Cudd, 7106 Fort Collins, spoke regarding the issue of water conservation. Mayor Adame asked staff to provide an update on the water conservation plan. Ray Madrigal, 1113 18th Street, requested that the plaque that was removed from the Memorial Coliseum honoring the veterans be reinstalled to its original place. Juan Araiza, 5921 Shadow Wood, asked the Council to reconsider and vote on the Memorial Coliseum Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 2 issue to allow the petition process to get started. David Noyola, 4432 Valdez, suggested that the plaque for the Memorial Coliseum be removed from storage and displayed at City Hall. Mike Staff, President of the Corpus Christi Police Officers Association, spoke regarding the funding of GASB 45. Mary Ann Kelly, 4302 Schanen, asked the City Council to challenge the Park and Recreation department to come up with a plan to get the community excited about cleaning up the City. Carlos Torres, President of the Corpus Christi Firefighters Association, stated that he would like the attendance roster, agenda, and minutes of the meeting held regarding GASB 45 and suggested that the Council delay the vote on the increase for the firefighter insurance. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, spoke regarding revenue bonds; the proposed increase in utility rates; and the issuance of tax notes. * ** * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Adame announced that the executive sessions would be postponed until the July 28th meeting. 2. POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 28, 2009 thereto i * * * * ********* Mayor Adame referred to Item 3 and the following board appointments were made: Building Code Board of Appeals Chris Hamilton (Appointed) Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board Robert Ross Pate (Reappointed) James Michael Dildy (Reappointed) David Mathew (Appointed) Julio Sanchez (Appointed) Karim I. Salighedar (Appointed) Billy Largin (Appointed) Leadership Committee for Senior Services Marilyn J. Upmanyn (Appointed) Lindsey Edwards (Appointed) Patricia Byrd (Appointed) Planning Commission Rudy Garza (Reappointed) John C. Tamez (Reappointed) Evon J. Kelly (Reappointed) * * * * ******** Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 4 — 17.1.). City Secretary Chapa announced that Items 17.1.a. and 17.1.b were added to the consent agenda on a supplemental agenda. There were no comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. MOTION NO. 2009-195 Motion approving the lease purchase of a 911 Emergency Call Center network upgrade from Positron Public Safety Systems, of Montreal, Quebec, Canada for a total amount of $413,868.10. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments (HGAC). This upgrade will enhance the services provided by emergency call takers and dispatches. A portion (35%) of the funding is available in the operations budget of the Police Department with the balance (65%) to be Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 3 financed through the City's lease purchase financing provider, pending the approval of the Police Department's FY 2010 Operating Budget. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 5.a. MOTION NO. 2009-196 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $136,500 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028232 Ordinance appropriating $136,500 in the No. 1061 Police Grants fund from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 6.a. MOTION NO. 2009-197 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of $394,454 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 9 with a City cash match of $383,778, in-kind services of $14,019, and program income cash match of $18,698, for a total project cost of $810,949 and to execute all related documents. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Nfarez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028233 Ordinance appropriating $394,454 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant in the Police Department. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 7. ORDINANCE NO. 028234 Ordinance appropriating $63,454.14 in developer contributions and $10,424.84 in interest earnings for a sum of $73,878.98 in the No. 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 4 An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. ORDINANCE NO. 028235 Ordinance appropriating $1,300,000 of the Unreserved Fund Balance in the General Fund No. 1020 for the transfer to the Development Services Fund No. 4670; changing the FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 by increasing expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 and revenues in the Development Services Fund No. 4670 each by $1,300,000. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 9. ORDINANCE NO. 028236 Ordinance appropriating $2,010,220 from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3- 48-0051-045-2009 in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund to construct the Maintenance/Storage Equipment Building, Phase III, Perimeter service road, Phase II; rehabilitate Terminal Building, Phase I and widen Taxiway B-4, Phase I at Corpus Christi International Airport. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 10.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028237 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Southwest Airlines Company for use of space at Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment of fees which will be adjusted on a percentage increment with the term expiring July 31, 2014. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 10.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028238 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Continental Airlines, Inc. for use of space at Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment of fees which will be adjusted on a percentage increment with the term expiring July 31, 2014, subject to execution by an authorized airline representative. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 5 10.c. ORDINANCE NO. 028239 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Airline Use and Lease Agreement with American Eagle Airlines, Inc. for use of space at Corpus Christi International Airport in consideration of payment of fees which will be adjusted on a percentage increment with the term expiring July 31, 2014, subject to execution by an authorized airline representative. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 11. MOTION NO. 2009-198 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $527,223, for design, bid, and construction phase services for Wooldridge Road from Rodd Field Road to Quebec Drive. (BOND ISSUE 2008) The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 12. MOTION NO. 2009-199 Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an engineering materials inspection, testing and laboratory services contract with Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to exceed $51,513.00 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Airfield Perimeter Road Improvements. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 13. MOTION NO. 2009-200 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a construction contract with Cactus Utility 2, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $275,697 for the O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Connection of Sedimentation Basins 1 and 2 Drain Line to 60" Drain Line for the Total Base Bid. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 14. MOTION NO. 2009-201 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 4 to the construction contract with Environmental Specialties International of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the amount of $123,842.86 for a restated not to exceed total contract of $6,962,798.86 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill Final Cover System (Phases 4-6) and Landfill Gas Collection System. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 6 15. MOTION NO. 2009-202 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Constar Construction of Victoria, Texas, in the amount of $127,128 for the Palmira Avenue Improvements — Encantada Avenue to Pescadores Drive. (BOND ISSUE 2008) The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. 16. MOTION NO. 2009-203 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a Job Order Contract with Alpha Building Corporation of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $76,589.23 for Roof Replacement at the Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration Building. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 17. MOTION NO. 2009-204 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Garrett Construction Company of Ingleside, Texas, in the amount of $167,582.20 for the Padre Island Aesthetic Development Phase 1 for the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1. (BOND ISSUE 2004) The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 17.1.a. MOTION NO. 2009-208 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Contract for Professional Services with Goldston Engineering, Inc. a CH2M Hill Company, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $141,334 for a total re -stated fee of $186,664 for Laguna Madre Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Sanitary Sewer Manhole and Gravity Collection Line Replacement/Rehabilitation. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Aflame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. 17.1.b. MOTION NO. 2009-209 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with H & G Contractors, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,400,000 for Laguna Madre Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Sanitary Sewer Manhole and Gravity Collection Line Replacement/Rehabilitation. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwereabsent. ** ***** * * **** Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 7 Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the ad valorem tax rate. Interim Director of Finance Constance Sanchez provided a brief overview and explained that this item sets the date for adoption of the ad valorem tax rate of $0.563846 per $100 valuation and two public hearings. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 18.a. MOTION NO. 2009-205 Motion setting September 8, 2009 as the date of the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate of $0.563846 per $100 valuation. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. (Note: Ms. Martinez originally was absent for the vote and asked for the Council's concurrence to include her vote. Council concurred with her request) 18. b. MOTION NO. 2009-206 Motion setting a public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for August 18, 2009 and a second public hearing for August 25, 2009, during the regular City Council meeting beginning at 12:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnickwere absent. Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the seawall improvement project assessment. Director of Engineering Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including the goals; the seawall and flood protection system; history of the seawall and the salt flats levee system; the eight projects identified; seawall maintenance fund; barge dock elevation; Sunfish Island and breakwater; McGee Beach nourishment; breakwater at McGee Beach; salt flats levee system; United States Army Corp of Engineer's (USAGE) bulkhead repair; marina breakwater improvements; immediate and secondary priority lists; and the status of the request for proposal process. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the existing groins located at McGee Beach; the existing breakwater walkway repairs; funding; public outreach and input; the USACE property in Project No. 7; partnership with the Port of Corpus Christi for Project No. 7; concern that the seawall improvements were not articulated to the public when the Council requested support from the voters on this project; using the remaining funds to establish a maintenance fund and pay off the remaining debt early; and consideration of paying off debt and returning to the voters to ask for approval of other improvements needed in the City including a long term funding source for a street maintenance program. Council Member Scott requested information on whether a maintenance fund could be established; if and how long it would take to pay off the bond debt earlier; and how soon an election can be held for the voters to consider a 1/8`h cents sales tax for a street maintenance program. City Manager Escobar stated that staff would prepare the requested information and will provide options for the Council's review. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 8 19.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028240 Ordinance appropriating $33,400.00 of Unappropriated Fund Balance in the No. 1120 Seawall Improvement Fund for expenditures relating to the Assessment of Seawall Improvements; changing FY 2008-2009 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 027776 to increase appropriations by $33,400.00. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. Council Member Elizondo requested that the Council have a workshop on the seawall improvement project funds and on GASB 45 at next week's meeting. Council directed staff to schedule the workshop to include these items on July 28`h. City Manager Escobar stated that staff would provide as much information as possible by next Tuesday but might need some additional time on the seawall improvement project funds. Council Member Martinez also asked staff to include the 30% increase in the health insurance for the firefighter premiums at the workshop. Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding an agreement with SMG to manage the American Bank Center. City Secretary Chapa announced that Council Member Chesney would abstain on the discussion and vote on this item. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose introduced the presentation team including President of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (4A Board) Eloy Salazar; CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Keith Arnold; Assistant City Attorney Veronica Ocanas; and Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien. Ms. Rose also introduced Susan Sieger, the consultant for this project. Ms. Rose referred to a powerpoint presentation including the makeup of the facility; the existing contracts; background; the establishment of the committee; solicitation of the consultant; Crossroads Consulting Team; the consultant's scope of services; goals and priorities of the American Bank Center; and a summary of the key points in proposed agreement. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the solicitation of proposals in the third year; management of utility payments; the capital contribution of $100,000 from SMG for capital improvements to enhance the facility; reducing rates for non-profit organizations; equipment issues with the Selena Auditorium; the City's costs for the arena; the amount spent last year on the arena; the economic impact of the facility; restructuring the management fee to be more performance based; the incentive fee; unexpected charges; accountability for charges such as parking fees; establishing a facility surcharge or facility fee to tickets; the rate of return on the facility; and whether parking fees are charged to persons with disabilities. Council Member Scott requested a copy of the economic impact study for the facility. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 20. MOTION NO. 2009-207 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a new five year agreement with SMG to manage the American Bank Center under new fees, terms and conditions, including but not limited to terms that (1) give SMG the duty to manage all Foodservices at the Facility, including alcoholic beverage services; (2) give the City right to terminate the Agreement after the third year; and that (3) acknowledge that the City shall solicit proposals from other venue management firms sometime during the third year of the Agreement. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 9 The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney abstained; Adler and Kieschnick were absent. Mayor Adame referred to Item 21 regarding the results of the Police Resource Allocation Study presented by Etico Solutions. Acting Chief of Police Mike Walsh explained that in November 2007, the City Council and the City Manager allowed the police department to proceed with a study of the police department staffing. Chief Walsh introduced Tim Freesmeyer with Etico Solutions. Mr. Freesmeyer referred to a powerpoint presentation including the study parameters; expectations; risks; reasons for selecting an outside vendor; the four (4) major themes; management styles; the current and suggested organizational structure; decentralization; equipping the newly formed district commanders; agency goals; employee accountability; budget lines versus supervisory authority; employee availability; divisions studied; uniformed patrol; recommended change in work scheduling (2-2-3-2-2-3 schedule); criminal investigation division; actual travel distance for detectives; special services; the training division; professional standards; Metrocom; building and maintenance; central records; forensic services; reorganization costs; pictures of the substations; and increased staffing needs. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: examples of other agency goals that Etico has worked with; resistance from veterans that have earned seniority for weekends off to the 2-2-3-2-2-3 schedule; funding for additional officers; whether the study focused on how the City can be more efficient with the current resources; the organizational structure; accountability; current overtime in Metrocom; reducing costs by civilianizing positions that do not require sworn officers; the appointment of a new Chief of Police; goals that can be implemented immediately; and technology. City Manager Escobar introduced Interim Chief of Police John Moseley. City Manager Escobar announced that staff would provide an update in September. Mayor Adame called for a 5 -minute break. * ** * * * * * * * * ** Mayor Adame referred to Item 22 regarding funding of the wastewater treatment plant expansions. Interim Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint presentation including financing options; utility rate revenues; capital cost estimates related to expansions; impact fees; qualified impact fee expenditures; what impact fees may not be used for; maximum fee per service unit; timing of collection of fees; other fee considerations; entitlement to services and refunding of fees; authority for city participation; adoption process; capital improvement plan requirements; the advisory committee functions; the advisory committee membership; annual compliance certification; periodic updates required; and the preliminary impact fee estimates. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the factors that need to be in place to initiate impact fees; preliminary impact fee estimates; whether impact fees can be implemented right now; the combined acreage fees for water and wastewater; doubling impact fees for new development; how the city currently funds expansion improvements; how to use existing revenue funds and have affordable development; next steps; the maximum fees that can be assessed; and the feasibility of the implementation of an impact fee based on the city's current rate of growth. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting July 21, 2009 — Page 10 Council Member Martinez requested information on other comparable cities that are using impact fees and how other cities are funding wastewater treatment plant expansion. Mayor Adame referred to Item 23 regarding an update on the adoption of the Unified Development Code (UDC). Interim Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint presentation including the background; primary sections of the code; timeline; remaining items to be completed; workshop focus; and the review process. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: inclusiveness with the development community; simplifying the UDC; and staff training. Mayor Adame announced that City Secretary Chapa provided information to the Council stating that the Council cannot have a workshop session and make a decision on that item on the same day. Mayor Adame reported that the July 281h meeting will commence at 8:30 a.m. beginning with the presentations on Economic Development, GASB 45 and health insurance. There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 4:38 p.m. on July 21, 2009.