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
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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.
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Mayor Adame announced that the executive sessions would be postponed until the July 28th
meeting.
2. POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 28, 2009
thereto i
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.