HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/15/2009PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Priscilla Leal
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
December 15, 2009 - 12:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Greg Hackett with First United Methodist Church
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Adler.
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.
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which was listed on the agenda as
follows:
1. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 Personnel Matters
for deliberations on former Municipal Juvenile Court Judge regarding appointment,
employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or
employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, with possible
action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corp.
Leon Loeb (Reappointed)
Art Granado (Appointed)
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Arnold Villarreal (Appointed)
Maria Clarissa Lopez (Appointed)
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Landmark Commission
Kris Cardona (Reappointed)
Herb Morrison (Reappointed)
Laura Commons (Appointed)
Alan Wahlstorm (Appointed)
Dr. Mark Robbins (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 — 18.1.). City
Secretary Chapa announced that Item 18.1. was added to the consent agenda on a supplemental
agenda. There were no comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 7 and 10
be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
fol lows:
3. MOTION NO. 2009-341
Motion authorizing the purchase of equipment for a total amount of $81,316 utilizing funds
from the 2007 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted
in the Fire Grant Fund 1062.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028438
Ordinance appropriating $135,867.39 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of General Fund
No. 1020 for the design, installation, maintenance and support of audio/video equipment
used in broadcasting Government Access Television Programming; changing the FY2009-
2010 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 by increasing expenditures by
$135,867.39.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.b. MOTION NO. 2009-342
Motion approving an agreement with Media Rushworks, LLC d.b.a. Rushworks , of Flower
Mound, Texas, for the Design, Installation, Maintenance and Support of AudioNideo
Equipment in accordance with Request for Proposal Number BI -0230-09 in the amount of
$266,967.39. The term of the agreement is three years. This service will be used by the
Public Information Office. Funds are available in the General Fund in FY 2009-2010.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2009-343
Motion approving the purchase of two (2) mini track excavators from John Deere
Construction Retail Sales, of Moline, Illinois in the amount of $58,803.16. The award is
based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government
Cooperative. These units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the Wastewater
Department. Funds are available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services
Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
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6.a. MOTION NO. 2009-344
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase twelve months email
archiving services from Government Marketing & Procurement, LLC of Reston, Virginia for
Sonian Archive Services in an amount not to exceed $70,460.00 based on GSA Contract*
GS -35F -0858N.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
6.b. MOTION NO. 2009-345
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve purchase of continued
annual email archiving services from Government Marketing & Procurement, LLC of Reston,
Virginia for Sonian Archive Services subject to annual appropriation of funds based on GSA
Contract # GS -35F -0858N.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 028440
Resolution approving amendment to the City investment policy to change the maximum total
amount that may be invested in any Public Funds Investment Pool to be five percent of the
total current invested balance of the pool; changing the maximum total amount that may be
invested in any one overnight Public Funds Investment Pool to thirty percent and other
administrative changes; and approving the investment policy as amended.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 028441
Resolution reaffirming the Debt Management Policy for the City of Corpus Christi.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
11. MOTION NO. 2009-346
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract for
the Base Bid No. 1, Schedule B with Bay, Ltd., of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount not to
exceed $479,827 for the Corpus Christi International Airport for the Taxiway B4 Widening
between West General Aviation Apron and Taxiway F.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
12. MOTION NO. 2009-347
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with
Malek, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $705,023 for the Museum of Science
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and History HVAC/Air Handling Unit/Chiller/Generator and Fire/Security Repairs and/or
Replacement for the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bid No. 2. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
13. MOTION NO. 2009-348
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
A. Ortiz Construction and Paving of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $370,950 for
Rolled Curb and Gutter Replacement FY 2009-2010 for the Total Base Bid Part A and Part
B.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
14.a. MOTION NO. 2009-349
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County for an amount up to
$1,200,000 to be paid by Nueces County and $1,200,000 to be paid by the City for the
shared total project cost of widening and improving County Road 52 from County Road 69 to
US 77. (subject to the approval of Nueces County) (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028443
Ordinance appropriating an amount of $1,200,000 in anticipated revenues from Nueces
County in the No. 3530 Street CIP Fund for the joint project between the City and Nueces
County to widen and make certain improvements to County Road 52 known as the County
Road 52 (from County Road 69 to US 77) Project; changing the FY 2008-2009 Capital
Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028006 to increase appropriations by
$1,200,000.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
14.c. MOTION NO. 2009-350
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Maverick Engineering Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $254,477
for preliminary design, design, bid and construction phase services, and additional services
for County Road 52 from County Road 69 to US 77. (subject to the approval of the Interlocal
agreement with Nueces County for the shared funding of County Road 52) (BOND ISSUE
2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame,
Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was
absent.
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14.d. MOTION NO. 2009-351
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Maverick Engineering Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $132,040
for preliminary design, design, bid and construction phase services, and additional services
for County Road 69 from County Road 52 to FM 624. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
15. ORDINANCE NO. 028444
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 36 regarding
Adopt A Park Procedures.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
16. ORDINANCE NO. 028445
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55 Regarding Public
Access Rules and Procedures, to renumber subsections; revising and updating Subsection
1 Rules for Participation, Subsection 2 Technical Standards and Production Requirements,
Subsection 3 How Programs are Scheduled and Cablecast, Subsection 4 Defined Terms,
Subsection 5 Amendments to Rules, Subsection 6 Violations of Rules, providing for
publication; and providing an effective date of February 1, 2010. (First Reading —12/08/09)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
17.a. MOTION NO. 2009-352
Motion to amend Ordinance prior to Second Reading to abandon and vacate a portion of
Resaca Street public right-of-way by revising the area of the property from an 82,830 -
square -foot portion to a 73,830 -square -foot portion of Resaca Street right-of-way, the
revised area being property shown on the attached survey and more particularly described in
the attached metes and bounds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
17.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028446
Abandoning and vacating an 82,830 -square foot portion of the Resaca Street public right-of-
way lying adjacent to Sam Rankin Street and west of North Tancahua Street (as shown on
the attached survey and more particularly described in the attached metes and bounds),
subject to compliance with the specified conditions. (First Reading — 12/08/09)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
18. ORDINANCE NO. 028447
Renaming the park located at 3221 Richmond at Up River Road and IH 37 from "Jackson
Woods Park" to Matthew Thebeau Memorial Park. (First Reading —12/08/09)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
18.1. MOTION NO. 2009-353
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 2 to a
construction contract in the amount of $41,364.75 for a restated not to exceed contract price
of $290,864.74 with Hamman Excavating, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, for installation of a
6 -foot tall industrial grade aluminum decorative security fence, gates, key pad and
appurtenances for the Wards Building Rehabilitation and Parking Lot Project (Base Bid A —
new paved parking lot).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 7 regarding an amendment to the airport farm
lease agreement with Matt Danysh. In response to Council Member Martinez, Director of Aviation
Fred Segundo stated that the 11.88 acres was removed as part of the capital improvement project
for a parameter road. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
7. ORDINANCE NO. 028439
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the
Airport farm lease agreement with Matt Danysh to modify the lease premises effective
December 1, 2009 and extend the term until August 31, 2012.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding fundraising activities for the
Columbus Ships. Council Member Leal announced that she was excited that the citizens and
business community were working together to restore the ships. Council Member Marez
recommended that the Columbus Sailing Association engage the Boyscouts in the process of
repairing the ships. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
10. RESOLUTION NO. 028442
Resolution supporting the fundraising activities of the Columbus Sailing Association for the
Columbus Ships.
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The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 19, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the proposed Cottage Housing District ordinance:
19. Public Hearing for Proposed Cottage Housing District Ordinance; by adding a new Article
6B, "Cottage Housing District"; by including new definitions; by revising sections 4A-2, 4B-2,
4C-2, 5-2, 10-2, and 13-2 to allow cottage housing as a permitted use; and providing
development standards and regulations; providing for increased density and low -impact
development on smaller lots within the city limits.
Lisa Wargo, City Planner, introduced the presentation team including David Loeb, Carolyn
Moon, and Bart Braselton. Ms Wargo referred to a powerpoint presentation including the purpose
and intent of the ordinance; the concept and characteristics; site arrangement; recommended
zoning; lot dimensions; floor area and setback requirements; design requirements; required
common open space; sidewalk requirements; parking requirements; examples of completed cottage
developments; building incentives; impervious and pervious cover; and goals of the ordinance.
Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke regarding accessibility of the cottage housing district. Ms.
Wargo stated that the sidewalks in the district would be ADA regulated and addressed during the
site plan review. Mr. Alonzo recommended scheduling a public hearing with the Committee for
Persons with Disabilities. Daniel Vera, 118 Savage Lane, expressed concern regarding the design
standards and solar energy.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: accessibility; additional pervious
drives and paths; location for the cottage housing; and infill development.
Council Member Marez encouraged staff to consider developing a cottage housing district in
the center of town. Mayor Adame recommended involving the Gas Department in this project to
promote the use of natural gas.
Mr. Marez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Martinez, and
passed.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Items 22.1.a. and 22.1.b. and 22.2 regarding incentive
agreements with Air Products, LLC. and MarkWest Gas Services, LLC and the disannexation of
property owned by MarkWest Javelina Company, LLC. Director of Economic Development Irma
Caballero introduced CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(EDC)Roland Mower. Ms. Caballero referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview;
background of the economic incentive policies; and a map of the Air Products and MarkWest
Properties. Ms. Caballero explained that Air Products, LLC is requesting a Chapter 380 Agreement
that treats their new investment as if it were in the industrial district and provided a brief overview of
the project description; financial impact; and the impact to the City. Ms. Caballero stated that Air
Products will produce clean burning transportation fuels.
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Council Member Martinez asked questions regarding the completion of construction. Mr.
Mower stated that Air Products was at 80% completion. A brief discussion ensued regarding the
expansion of the industrial district.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Economic Development Department and the EDC for recommending this project and spoke in
support of the project. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, asked questions regarding the disannexation of
the property for MarkWest Javelina Company. Ms. Caballero reported that the property is being
recommended for disannexation to allow MarkWest Javelina Company to purchase their own gas.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
22.2. RESOLUTION NO. 028452
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter380 Incentive Agreement with
Air Products, LLC, for the development and operation of a Steam Methane Reformer, to be
known as the Corpus Christi Hydrogen SMR facility, that offers benefits similar to those
afforded to industries in the City's Industrial Districts.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick; Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo abstained.
Ms. Caballero provided a brief overview of the MarkWest Gas Services, LLC including the
project description; the Chapter 380 Incentive agreement; disannexation of the gas meter yard; the
economic impact study; and financial impact. Ms. Caballero stated that staff is recommending
approval of the Chapter 380 agreement providing for partical reimbursement of ad valorem taxes of
the Corpus Chrisit Hydrogen SMR Interconnect facility and disannexation to allow MarkWest
Javelina to purchase their own natural gas.
Council Member Leal requested that staff compile a list of current and future economic
development projects and the project status to be displayed at City Hall.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
22.1.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028450
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 incentive agreement with
MarkWest Gas Services, LLC, providing for the partial reimbursement of ad valorem taxes
on the Corpus Christi Hydrogen SMR Interconnect Facility.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick; Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo abstained.
22.1.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028452
Ordinance disannexing approximately 1.00 acre of land, more or less, being 0.01 acres of
existing Up River Road right-of-way and 0.99 acres owned by MarkWest Javelina Company,
LLC, adjacent to the city limits along Up River Road; providing for amendment of the official
maps of the City of Corpus Christi; providing an effective date.
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An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Kieschnick; Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Elizondo abstained.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 20, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1109-03, N. M. Edificios, LLC: A change of zoning from the "F -R" Farm -Rural
District to the "1-2" Light Industrial District on property described as 32.41 acres out of State
Survey No. 402 and 316, located at 8602 State Highway 44, generally located approximately
1,500 feet east of Clarkwood South Road, and west of South Bockholt Road.
City Secretary Chapa stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval
of the "1-2" Light Industrial District.
Interim Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a
powerpoint presentation including an aerial photograph; zoning map; existing land use map; the "F-
R" and "1-2" allowable uses; views of subject property; the future land use map; department
comments; and recommendations.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Ms. Martinez made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
20. ORDINANCE NO. 028448
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by N. M. Edificios, LLC, by changing the
Zoning Map in reference to 32.41 acres out of State Survey No. 402 and 316, located at
8602 State Highway 44, from "F -R" Farm -Rural District to "1-2" Light Industrial District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; and providing for
publication.
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 referred to Item 21, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0809-02, Mostafa Bighamian: A change of zoning from "B-4" General Business
District to an "1-2" Light Industrial District on the property described as Woodlawn Estates,
Block 4, Lots 11 and 12, generally located on the north side of South Padre Island Drive,
approximately 2,800 feet southeast of Airline Drive. (Applicant request to table until January
26, 2010)
City Planner Lisa Wargo stated that the applicant is requesting that this zoning case be
tabled until January 26, 2010.
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Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Reno Del Bosque, 1429 Claire, stated
that the neighborhood is in opposition to the zoning change and spoke regarding the incidents on
the property involving the police; violations of the zoning ordinance; and illegal dumping.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to deny the zoning change request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Scott. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
21. FAILED
penalty; providing for publication.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the FY2010 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Guide. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that the
CIP program is being recommended with changes to the debt service policy to adopt the CIP with
the operating budget; evaluating and reducing the utility requirement of the street project; reducing
the CIP dependence on commercial paper by use of newly established capital reserve funds; and
eliminating maintenance projects from the CIP.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
23. ORDINANCE NO. 028449
Approving the FY 2010 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the
amount of $202,877,800. (First Reading —12/08/09)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 24 regarding an amendment to a service
agreement with Dolphin Sales and Service Inc. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that
this item is a continuation of a decision made during the operating budget process to implement a
single -stream recycling program. Mr. Martinez added that staff is recommending deferring the
decision on the contract to allow the City to consider altering or changing the recommendation until
after the review of the budget. A brief discussion ensued regarding the savings of the new collection
recycling program.
Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to delay the approval of Item 24 until January 19, 2010. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council as follows:
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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 25 regarding a contract with Humana Insurance
Company. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia explained that this item is for the approval
of a service agreement with Humana Insurance Company to provide fully insured health and
pharmacy plan and other related services for Medicare -eligible retirees participating in the Citicare
plan. Ms. Garcia stated that staff is not recommending the pre -65 insurance plan at this time. Ms.
Garcia added that the recommended plan will reduce premiums for retirees and will reduce the
unfunded liability substantially. Ms. Garcia introduced Randy McGraw and representatives from
Humana.
In response to Council Member Martinez, Ms. Garcia reported that the unfunded liability
would be reduced by $21 million over a 30 -year period.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
25. MOTION NO. 2009-354
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary to
enter into a three-year service contract with Humana Insurance Company of Louisville, KY to
provide a retiree health insurance plan and other related services to Medicare -eligible
retirees, dependents, and survivors participating in the Citicare Plan in accordance with
Request for Proposal Number BI -0153-09.
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 22 regarding the Memorial Coliseum. Mayor
Adame recused himself from the discussion on this item. John Bell, Attorney, provided a brief
overview of three letters submitted to the Council by the National Swimming Center Corporation
(NSCC) in response to questions raised at the December 8th meeting including the development
partnership relationship; confirmation of sanctioned events; and the commitment of $20 million from
Alexandra Development to the project. Mr. Bell addressed the issue of the $5 million shortfall for the
project and provided a revised site plan.
Fred Yeo, President of the NSCC, provided an explanation of the revised site plan and
spoke regarding the criteria for open space; the issue of the project currently having 165 hotel rooms
and that number not being economically viable to the project; widening or increasing the height limit
of the hotel/retail section to infringe on the open space; use of the old City Hall site (Tract B); the
setback on the property line; restoration of the Coliseum; and parking. Bill Harrison spoke regarding
the status and methods of finding additional sources of funding to cover the $5 million shortfall.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the current height of the hotel
based on the site plan; the number of hotel rooms needed for the project to be economically viable;
the number of people projected to come to sanctioned events; the status on the additional funding
required; the estimate of improvements; whether the TIF can include the new and improved amount
of the Coliseum and the land of the subject property; the open space; Tract B identified as park land;
use of the Shoreline right-of-way; use of the backline of S. Shoreline; when NSCC will produce a
proforma; whether the City could issue bonds for the parking garage; the current zoning of the
property and the height requirements for that zoning; service parking; use of Type A or CDBG funds;
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the budget to retrofit the Coliseum; whether the City is negotiating a non -subordinating ground
lease; the proposed amount of the lease payments; the size of the facility and seating; the number
of parking spaces; and the USA Swimming Foundation relationship to the project.
Council Member Chesney asked staff to determine if the City could issue bonds to finance
the parking garages and generate revenues. Council Member Chesney also requested information
regarding the zoning requirements for the property. Council Member Kieschnick asked for a legal
opinion on whether Type A funds could be used to finance the swim center. Council Member Leal
asked whether the City could use CDBG funds to finance the swim center.
Mayor Pro Tem Leal called for comments from the audience. Huxley Smith, 1913 Thames,
spoke regarding the type of events proposed for the swim center and the design of the pool.
Norman Navarro, American GI Forum, spoke regarding the petition efforts to restore the Memorial
Coliseum. Mary Ann Kelley stated that an election should be held to allow voters to determine the
future of the Coliseum. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, asked the Council to build something in
the interest of the community.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Colin Sykes, 309 Aberdeen, provided a
resolution from The Corpus Christi Progressive Populist Caucus requesting the re-establishment of
the 12 noon pubic comment. Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hakel, spoke regarding the appointment to
the Port Commission. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas plant.
Foster Edwards, President of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, invited the Council to
attend the State of the City Address on January 20th. Daniel Vera, 818 Savage, spoke regarding
economic development.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 26 regarding the FY2009-2010 First Quarter Budget
Performance Report. Assistant Director of Budget Eddie Houlihan provided a brief overview on the
year to date expenditures and revenues for the enterprise fund, internal service fund, special
revenue funds, and the general fund; the sales tax comparison from the previous fiscal year; retail
trade and utilities; and mining and wholesale trade.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the typical impact of sales tax for
the month of December; the non -departmental expenditures in the general fund; and the loss in
mine and wholesale trade.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 27 regarding an update on the City Council Administration
Committee. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided an update on the issues discussed and
the direction given by the Administration Committee regarding the deferred compensation;
investment policy; GASB 45 liability; and the budget reduction strategies.
Council Member Martinez requested that staff compare the reduction of liability for the post -
65 police and fire employees if the rates were unblended.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:52 p.m. on December 15, 2009.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
December 15, 2009 — Page 13
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I 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 December 15, 2009, which were approved by the City
Council on January 12, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL