HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/12/2010PRESENT
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
January 12, 2010 - 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 Pastor David Bierne with Travis Baptist Church 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 meetings of
December 8, 2009 and December 15, 2009. A motion was made and passed to approve the
minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
fol lows:
2. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with
Attorney, regarding In re Port of Corpus Christi Authority Verified Petition to Take Deposition
Before Suit, Cause No. 09-6383-B in the 117th Judicial District Court, Nueces County, Texas,
with possible discussion and action in open session.
3. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with its
attorney regarding Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of Enforcement for
the Comprehensive Compliance Investigation (Investigation No. 762159) at Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Facility, located at 6541 Greenwood Drive, at the intersection of
State Highway 357 (Saratoga Boulevard) and Greenwood Drive, about 1.5 miles south of
South Padre Island Drive, in the City of Corpus Christi (Nueces County), Texas; Regulated
Entity No.: RN101610400; TCEQ ID No.: WO0010401-003; EPA ID No.: TX0047074, with
possible discussion and action in open session.
4. Executive Session under Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code regarding War -
Cat Youth Football and Nueces County for the lease of Equistar Field located near McKinzie
Road at Haven Drive, with possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
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January 12, 2010 — Page 2
Mayor Adame referred to
Marina Advisory Committee
Robert Vega (Reappointed)
Dan Leyendecker (Reappointed)
John Adams (Reappointed)
Nils Stolzlechner (Reappointed)
Robert Cagle (Reappointed)
Hal Suter (Reappointed)
Marie Adams (Reappointed)
Roy Pell (Reappointed)
Rakesh Patel (Reappointed)
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Item 5 and the following board appointments were made:
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Joanna Mott (Reappointed)
Robert Thomas (Reappointed)
Jake Herring (Reappointed)
Kimberly Lemly (Reappointed)
Neil McQueen (Reappointed)
Jim Needham (Reappointed)
JoAnn Gilbertson (Reappointed)
Willie Rivera (Appointed)
John Powell (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 6 - 19). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 7 and 19 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa announced that Item 17 was withdrawn by staff. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 028453
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a six-month lease
extension with War -Cat Youth Football League, a nonprofit organization, ("Lessee") and
Nueces County, for the use of Equistar Field located near the intersection of McKinzie Road
and Haven Drive, for Lessee youth football program, in consideration of maintaining the
premises and improvements.
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".
8.a. MOTION NO. 2010-001
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a subcontract with
Communities In Schools, Corpus Christi, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 to provide services
for youth ages 10 to 17 in the 78415 Zip Code.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8.b. MOTION NO. 2010-002
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a subcontract with SERCO
of Texas in the amount of $100,000 to provide services for youth ages 10 to 17 in the 78415
Zip Code.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes - Regular Council Meeting
January 12, 2010 - Page 3
9. RESOLUTION NO. 028456
Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $29,573.28 to
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for funding available under the Recovery Act -
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) forthe Police Department's Family Violence Unit, 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".
10.a. MOTION NO. 2010-003
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2010 Consolidated Annual Action Plan that is the
planning and application process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG),
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grants (ESG) programs.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
10.b. MOTION NO. 2010-004
Motion reaffirming Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment
Partnerships Program objectives and guidelines as previously approved and amended by
City Council Policy No. 9. •
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. ORDINANCE NO. 028457
Ordinance ratifying the reinstatement of a lease agreement between the City, Atlantic
Aviation FBO Holdings, L.L.C., and Mercury Air Center -Corpus Christi, Inc., d.b.a. Atlantic
Aviation; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to the
agreement to extend the term until October 14, 2010.
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".
12. MOTION NO. 2010-005
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction contract with
Malek, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $441,639 forthe Art Museum of South
Texas HVAC Project, for the Total Base Bid and Additive Alternate Bid Nos. 1, 2 and 3.
(BOND ISSUE 2008)
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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13. MOTION NO. 2010-006
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
construction contract with Infinity Builders of Laredo, Texas in the amount of $47,201, for a
total restated fee of $296,201 for H.E.B. and Ai Kruse Tennis Centers Court Improvements,
to patch and paint each of the remaining seven tennis courts, at Al Kruse Tennis Center.
(BOND ISSUE 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. MOTION NO. 2010-007
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to ratify and execute Change Order
No. 2 to the construction contract for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramp and
sidewalk improvements with Ram-Bro Contracting, Inc., of Robstown, Texas in the amount
of $64,353, fora restated amount of $583,328, to provide ADA -compliant curb ramps at the
intersections of PR 22 and SH 361, and PR 22 and Whitecap Boulevard.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
15. MOTION NO. 2010-008
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 4 to the
construction contract with SLC Construction, LP, of Conroe, Texas in the amount of
$81,297.92, for a total restated fee of $2,920,986.26, for concrete box culverts along Staples
Street from Leopard Street to Six Points. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
16.a. MOTION NO. 2010-009
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract with William B. Miller, Jr., d.b.a. Del Mar Distributing Co., Inc., in the amount of
$72,862, plus $1,300 in closing costs for the purchase of fee simple property rights for
Parcel 1, containing 13,499 square feet of commercial property on Yorktown Boulevard
between S. Staples Street and Cimarron Boulevard, necessary for the Yorktown Boulevard
Street Improvement Project and for other municipal purposes. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained.
16.b. MOTION NO. 2010-010
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute a Real Estate Sales
Contract with Cloudcroft Land Ventures, Inc. in the amount of $84,962, plus $1,350 in
closing costs for the purchase of fee simple property rights for Parcel 3, containing 12,873
square feet of commercial property on Yorktown Boulevard between South Staples Street
and Cimarron Boulevard, necessary for the Yorktown Boulevard Street Improvement Project
and for other municipal purposes. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott abstained.
17. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Resolution authorizing the C+ty Managcr or kis-desig ►ec to execute all documents necessary
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Agreement for Right of Way Procurement ai (2) an Agreement to contribute local -funds],
rights of way necessary to make highway i-rnprevementsto FM 2444 (Staples Street) from
Saratoga Boulevard to Oso Creek Bridge. (BOND ISSUE 2004-)
18. RESOLUTION NO. 028458
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a nomination form for the
Transportation Enhancement Program to the Texas Department of Transportation in the
amount of $1,353,868 for Yorktown Boulevard, Staples to Cimarron Landscaping
Improvements Project, with a City match of $338,467 in the No. 3546 Street General
Obligation (GO) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Fund, and a total construction cost of
$1,692,335. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
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 7 regarding a grant from the State Energy
Conservation Office. Council Member Marez asked if this grant was related to a previous
presentation provided by the City of Austin. Director of Gas Operations Debbie Marroquin stated that
staff applied for this grant during the State Energy Conference. Assistant City Manager Oscar
Martinez explained that the previous presentation provided by Juan Garza with the City of Austin
was regarding the conversion of use of electrical vehicles. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028454
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept Grant No. TR -AGI -2010
from the State Energy and Conservation Office in the amount of $400,000 with a minimum
20% in-kind City match, for alternative fuels and related technology, and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028455
Ordinance appropriating $400,000 from the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) in
Fund No. 1053, Gas Department Grants Fund, to upgrade existing Compressed Natural Gas
Station, located at 2525 Hygeia Drive.
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".
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MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding a lease agreement with the Corpus
Christi Police Officers Association (CCPOA). Council Member Leal asked whether lease
agreements with non-profit organizations had a lease fee of $1 per year and requested that staff
research other leases. Interim Director of Park and Recreation Stacie Talbert stated that each lease
with non-profit organizations is scheduled differently. Procurement Manager Paul Pierce reported
that initially the City was requesting a higher lease price and that the City and the CCPOA
negotiated to the price of $50 per year. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 028459
Authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a twenty-year lease and use
agreement with the Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association, a not for profit corporation, to
operate a youth athletic/boxing program at 908 Park Avenue, Corpus Christi, Nueces
County, Texas in consideration of the Corpus Christi Police Officer's Association, a not for
profit corporation, paying $50 per month. (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, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Leal voting "No".
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the Greenwood Softball Complex
Renovation. Director of Engineering Pete Anaya introduced Project Manager Billy Delgado. Mr.
Delgado referred to a powerpoint presentation including the background; site location; project
scope; phasing descriptions; project delivery; schedule; and cost.
In response to Council Member Adler, Mr. Delgado stated that shade covers are included as
part of the alternate bid. A brief discussion ensued regarding including shade covers in the base bid
as a standard practice. Council Member Marez asked staff to carefully review bids to reduce the
number of change orders. MayorAdame asked if there was a plan in place to use effluent water. Mr.
Anaya stated that currently there is no plan in place to use effluent water at the Greenwood
Complex; however, staff is currently working on a water reuse plan.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Park and Recreation Department for working on this quality project.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
20.a. MOTION NO. 2010-011
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Garrett Construction of Ingleside, Texas, in the amount of $560,087.80 for the Greenwood
Softball Complex Renovation for Phases I, III and IV. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
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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20.b. MOTION NO. 2010-012
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Texas Buy Board Contract
with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, of Round Rock, Texas, in the amount of $601,800 for the
Greenwood Softball Complex Renovation for Phase II. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Council Member Martinez made a motion directing staff to use the contingencies to install
shade structures. The motion was seconded by Ms. Adler. 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 21 regarding the O.N. Stevens Raw Water Influent
Improvements. Director of Engineering Pete Anaya introduced Freese and Nichols representatives
Robert Pence and Ron Guzman. Mr. Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including the
existing treatment plant conditions; hydraulic ratings; historical drought flows; the hydraulic
bottlenecks; and headwork improvements, key features and probable costs.
Council Member Leal thanked staff for expediting the projects and recognizing a cost
savings. Mayor Adame encouraged council members to tour the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,
commented on staff's hard work on this project and the cost savings. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin,
spoke regarding water conservation and drought conditions.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. MOTION NO. 2010-013
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in
the amount of $1,880,000, for a restated amount of $1,927,500, for the O. N. Stevens Raw
Water Influent Improvements for preliminary design, design, bid and construction phase
services, and additional services.
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 renaming of Overland Park.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert stated that staff received a requested to
rename Overland Park to Lt. Stuart Alexander Memorial Park. Ms. Talbert provided a brief overview
of the process and reported that the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee approved the
renaming at their December meeting.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
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22. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Renaming the park located at 10622 Frontier Drive, Frontier Drive at Wind Rock Drive from
Overland Park to Lt. Stuart J. Alexander Memorial 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 announced that Item 24 was postponed until January 26" In response to
Council Member Martinez, Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales
explained that the public hearing generated interest in the community and staff needed additional
time to incorporate input from the public.
24. POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 26, 2010
First Reading Ordinance Amending the Corpuc-Staristi Zoning Ordinance by amending
Article 6B titled "Townhouse Dwelling District Regulations" and creating a new Article 6B
titled "Cottage Housing District"; by or at+ag an additie-nal Article labeled 6C, for the
"Townhouse Dwelling District Regulations"; by creating Section 6C 2 and amending
Standards and Regulations; providing for increased Density and Low Impact Development
11.4
Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting Ordinances, providing for penalties; providing for
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 25 regarding a presentation on the Corpus Christi Ozone
Trending and Future Attainment. Director of Environmental Services Peggy Sumner introduced
Gretchen Arnold, Director of Pollution Prevention Partnership with Texas A & M University—Corpus
Christi. Ms. Arnold referred to a powerpoint presentation on the air quality status in Corpus Christi
including the current standards and trending; the possible new U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) proposed standards; the expected schedule; the impact of new standards on Corpus
Christi; possible consequences of non -attainment; the Corpus Christi emission sources; and next
steps.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the composition of the Corpus
Christi Air Quality Group; whether the group has been able to measure the effects of the Las Brisas
Plant; EPA's consideration to lowering the threshold of allowable levels of ozone and the possible
range; the current EPA ozone standard; the response by public health and industrial groups to begin
litigation once the EPA lowers its threshold; whether the Las Brisas permitting process would be
effected by the EPA lowering the threshold; significant changes that the community could do to
make an impact on lowering emissions; funding sources if the City fell into non -attainment; whether
the studies reviewed by the Air Quality Group regarding the Las Brisas Plant were non -bias; the
reason that 2005 data was provided on the Corpus Christi emission sources and when up-to-date
information will be provided; location of air quality tracking monitors; the reason the State School
area was selected as a air quality monitoring site; when the new EPA standard would go into effect;
and future initiatives by the Air Quality Group
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Council Member Chesney requested a copy of the Texas A & M University— Kingsville study
and the University of Texas study regarding the Las Brisas Plant. Council Member Scott requested
that staff include the explanation of the TAMU-Kingsville study prepared by former City employee
Ron Barnard.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the Memorial Coliseum project.
MayorAdame announced that he would recuse himself from the discussion on the negotiations with
the National Swimming Center Corporation (NSCC) and would return for any other discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Leal opened discussion on the NSCC negotiations. John Bell, Attorney,
provided an update on the negotiations with the NSCC since the December 15th meeting including
two telephone conferences; resolving the issues of the lease area and zoning; and addressing the
two key issues including the site plan and the $5 million shortfall in the renovation project. Mr. Bell
added that the $5 million shortfall is still present and could be up to $6 million. Mr. Bell also reported
that the NSCC is having difficulty acquiring a hotelier willing to move forward on the construction of a
hotel during the current economic conditions.
Fred Yeo, President of the NSCC, apologized for the lack of communications over the past
weeks and provided a brief overview of the challenges the swim center continues to face. Mr. Yeo
thanked the Council for working with the NSCC and stated that the NSCC will support any decision
made by the Council today. Mr. Yeo further stated that the NSCC looks forward to working with the
City of Corpus Christi in the future.
Mr. Bell explained that the Council made a motion on November 17, 2009 to begin the
process to demolish the Memorial Coliseum and move concurrently to negotiate with the National
Swimming Center Corporation (NSCC) through January 12, 2010. Mr. Bell added that in order to
resolve the issue from the November 17th meeting, the Council would either need to decide to
continue or cease negotiations with the NSCC.
Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to cease negotiations with the National Swimming Center
Corporation (NSCC). The motion was seconded by Mr. Scott. Council members thanked Mr. Yeo
and Bill Harrison for their work on this project and commended them on their business practices.
City Secretary polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23. MOTION NO. 2010-014
Motion to cease negotiations with the National Swimming Center Corporation (NSCC).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adler, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame abstained.
Mayor Adame returned to discussion on the Memorial Coliseum. City Manager Escobar
provided a timetable for the demolition schedule with construction to be completed by the first week
in June. Mayor Adame closed discussion on this item.
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MayorAdame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, stated that
the Bay Area Smart Growth Initiative is in support of George Clower's proposal for an open air
facility and recycling the Memorial Coliseum. Rebecca Stroisch, 920 Waco, thanked the City for
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fixing the turning lane on Staples Street and asked the City to clean up the trash collected during a
clean up effort at Lovenskiold Park. Mary Lou Huffman, 402 Old Robstown Road, stated that the
City is responsible for the deterioration of the Memorial Coliseum and asked the Council not to
demolish the building. George Clower, 304 S. Morningside, presented a proposal to preserve the
Memorial Coliseum by developing an open air pavilion and festival park in compliance with the
master plan. Mayor Adame asked Mr. Clower to meet with staff to determine the feasibility of the
project. Roger Landres spoke in support of George Clower's concept for the Memorial Coliseum.
John Kelley, 3621 Austin, stated that the Council should not tear down the Memorial Coliseum but
instead find a public re -adaptive use for the facility. Mr. Kelley spoke in support of the open air
concept for the Coliseum.
Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant. JoAnn
Gilbertson, 4601 Gulf Breeze Boulevard, spoke in support of George Clower's proposal for an open
market plan. Judy Telge, 316 Palmero, thanked the Council for listening to the public and spoke in
support of the potential of George Clower's proposal. Felisha Moye, Advanced Temporaries Inc.,
spoke regarding Bid No. BI -0076-09 for temporary staffing services. Ms. Moye stated that the City
will acquire additional expenses by not following the bid criteria and going with the higher bidder. Ms.
Moye requested that this item be placed on a future agenda to address this issue. Council Member
Kieschnick requested that this item be placed on the agenda. Carrie Robertson, 4401 Gulf Breeze
Boulevard, spoke in support of George Clower's plan for an open air structure for the Memorial
Coliseum and hoped that the Council would consider this plan instead of tearing it down. Henry
Williams, 2422 Summers, spoke regarding the historic value of the Coliseum to the community and
asked the Council to treat the Coliseum with the respect and dignity of a historical building.
Foster Edwards, CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, reminded the Council of
the Mayor's State of the City address on January 20th and thanked the Council for the Shoreline
project. Mary Ann Kelly, 4302 Schanen, spoke in opposition to demolishing the Memorial Coliseum
and the people not given the choice to vote on its outcome. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the
Council for the comments made regarding the NSCC proposal and hoped that the NSCC would
consider Corpus Christi in the future. Mr. Alonzo also stated that he was in favor of demolishing the
Coliseum but would like the Council and the public to hear George Clower's proposal.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 3:40 p.m. on January 12, 2010.
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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 January 12, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on January 19, 2010.
SEAL
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of January, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary