HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/19/2010PRESENT
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 19, 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 Marc Denson with Waves Christian Fellowship and
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Nelda Martinez.
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 January
12, 2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 10). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Leal requested that Item 7 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2010-015
Motion approving supply agreements with the following companies for the following amounts
in accordance with the Coastal Bend Council of Governments Bid Invitation No. CBCOG-10-
1 for food items which include canned and frozen fruit and vegetables, meats and
condiments for an estimated six month expenditure of $141,008.92. The terms of the
contracts shall be for six months with options to extend for up to three additional months,
subject to the approval of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments, the suppliers, and the
City Manager or his designee. Funds are available through the Meals on Wheels and
Elderly Nutrition Grants and the Operations Budget of the Senior Community Service
Division.
Ben E. Keith
San Antonio, Texas
86 Items
$60,880.04
Performance Food Group
Victoria, Texas
88 Items
$80,128.88
Grand Total: $141,008.92
INDEXED
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
January 19, 2010 — Page 2
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
3. MOTION NO. 2010-016
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for the Corpus Christi — Nueces
County Public Health District (City) for a total amount of $61,188 under the Community
Preparedness Section/Public Health Emergency Response (PHER) — Focus Area 2 grant
awarded to Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District and available in the Health
Grant Fund No. 1066.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4.a. MOTION NO. 2010-017
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$279,529 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding
eligible under the FY 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and to execute
all related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028460
Ordinance appropriating $279,529 from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice
Assistance in the No. 1061 Police Grant Fund to purchase equipment for the Police
Department and an educational program for Municipal Court.
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".
5. RESOLUTION NO. 028462
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Del Mar College for joint affiliation in the training of fire cadets.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6.a. MOTION NO. 2010-018
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Agreement with Union
Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $138,798 for improvements to existing public
road at grade crossing, for Port Avenue, DOT 435 497v.
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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January 19, 2010 — Page 3
6.b. MOTION NO. 2010-019
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Change Order No. 2 to the
construction contract with SLC Construction, L. P. of Conroe, Texas in the amount of
$148,026.15, for a total re -stated fee of $8,389,415.06, for construction of a road crossing at
the Union Pacific Railroad Track, as part of the street improvements to North Port Avenue
from IH 37 to US 181. (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".
8. RESOLUTION NO. 028461
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents necessary
to enter into an agreement to contribute local funds with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) for an amount of $100,000 in participation funding costs to the City
for certain highway improvements to FM 2444 (Staples Street) from Saratoga Boulevard
South to Oso Creek Bridge. (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".
9.a. MOTION NO. 2010-021
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Participation Agreement
with Smith Parties and Peterson Parties, Developers of Oso River Estates, in the amount of
$753,034.67 for the City's portion of the cost of extending Ennis Joslin Road, including the
Ennis Joslin Road Bridge over the Williams Ditch, in accordance with the Platting Ordinance.
(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".
9.b. MOTION NO. 2010-022
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with Smith Parties
and Peterson Parties (Developer), in the amount $459,521.32 for the construction of
Williams Drive for Oso River Estates, located south of South Padre Island Drive (SH 358)
and west of Paul Jones Avenue, contingent upon receipt of an acceptable form of financial
document compliant with City requirements. (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".
10. ORDINANCE NO. 028463
Renaming the park located at 10622 Frontier Drive, Frontier Drive at Wind Rock Drive from
Overland Park to Lt. Stuart J. Alexander Memorial Park. (First Reading — 01/12/10)
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".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
January 19, 2010 — Page 4
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 7 regarding the Las Colonias Subdivision
Drainage Improvements. Council Member Leal thanked staff for addressing the drainage
improvements needed for the Las Colonias Subdivision. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
7. MOTION NO. 2010-020
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 1 to the
construction contract with H & G Contractors, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$93,195.60, for a total restated fee of $469,837.70, for additional clearing and debris
handling, as part of the Las Colonias Subdivision Drainage Improvements and Drainage
Channel Clearing Stabilization at Saratoga Bridge Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 11, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1209-02, Reimco, Inc.: A change of zoning from the "A-1" Apartment House
District to the "AB" Professional Office District on property described as Bay View, Block 1,
Lots 13 through 16, generally located south of Buford Street, on the corner of Buford Street
and Second Street, west of Ocean Drive, north of Craig Street, east of 3rd Street.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales referred to a powerpoint
presentation including an aerial view; zoning map; existing land use map; the "A-1" and "AB" uses;
photos of the subject property; future land use map; department comments; and recommendations.
Mr. Perales stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "AB"
Professional Office District.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 028464
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Reimco, Inc., on behalf of First Church
of Christ, Scientist, by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Bay View, Block 1, Lots 13
through 16, from "A-1" Apartment House District to "AB" Professional Office District;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing
Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; 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".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
January 19, 2010 — Page 5
Mayor Adame referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1209-03, BL Real Estate Holding Company, LP: A change of zoning from the "B-
1" Neighborhood Business District to the "B-3" Business District on property described as
Tyler Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 2, 12, 13, and 14, generally located north of Laguna Shores
Road, east of Claudia Drive, and west of Wyndale Drive.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales presented an aerial view of
the subject property; the zoning map; and the existing land use map. Interim Assistant Director of
Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint presentation including a
history of previous zoning changes requested by the applicant; photos of the subject property; the
future land use map; department comments; and recommendations. Ms. Macon stated that the staff
based their recommendations on the area still being zoned as residential; noise, lighting; and traffic
concerns. Mr. Perales stated that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the "B-3"
Business District. Mr. Perales stated that staff recommended denial of the "B-3" Business District
and in lieu thereof a Special Permit for an open-air pavilion/events center with eight conditions and
subject to an approved site plan.
Kathy Akin, BL Real Estate Holding Company, provided photos of the subject property
before and after improvements made by BL Real Estate Holding Company. Ms. Akin stated that the
location would serve as an open air pavilion and would provide an economic impact to the
community by bringing tourists to Corpus Christi. James Gourley, 217 Amistad, spoke regarding the
special permit conditions proposed in staff's recommendation. Mr. Gourley stated that the property
owner has gone above and beyond the requirements previously approved in the special permit
requirements for this property and added that the venue would compliment the area and is essential
to the economic success.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the ownership of Lots 10 and 11;
the location of residential property; the conditions of the prior special permit of the property; traffic
concerns; lighting and trash concerns; and the proposed requirement for solid masonry walls to
serve as visual and sound barriers.
Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Council for supporting the business community.
Council Members Adler and Martinez indicated support for the planning commission's
recommendation.
Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Leal, and passed.
Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 028465
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by BL Real Estate Holding Company, LP,
by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Tyler Subdivision Block 1, Lots 2, 12, 13, and
14, from "B-1" Neighborhood Business District to "B-3" Business District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan;
providing a repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
January 19, 2010 — Page 6
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 13, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1209-04, Corpus Christi Housing Authority (La Armada Site): A change of zoning
from the "A-1" Apartment House District to the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District on
property described as:
Tract I: 9.089 acres of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, Section G, Lots 9 and 10,
generally located approximately 1,360 feet northeast of Horne Road.
Tract II: 10.416 acres of Paisley's Subdivision of the Hoffman Tract, Section G, Lots 9 and
10, generally located approximately 1,482 feet north of Horne Road.
Interim Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a
powerpoint presentation including an aerial photo; the zoning map; the existing land use map; "A-1"
and "B-1" allowable uses; views of subject property; future land use map; department comments and
recommendations. Ms. Goode -Macon stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended
approval of the "B-1" Neighborhood Business District for Tract I and Tract II.
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:
13. ORDINANCE NO. 028466
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Corpus Christi Housing Authority, by
changing the Zoning Map in reference to 9.089 acres out of Paisley's Subdivision of the
Hoffman Tract, Section G, Lots 9 and 10, and 10.416 acres of Paisley's Subdivision of the
Hoffman Tract, Section G, Lots 9 and 10, from "A-1" Apartment House District to "B-1"
Neighborhood Business District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick; Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the O.N. Stevens Process Monitoring
Instrumentation and Automation Improvements. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya
explained that the existing programmable logic controller (PLC) center is outdated and no longer
supported by the contractor. Mr. Anaya added that the PLC does not provide the plant operations
with reliability and control and is prone to failure. Mr. Anaya provided a brief overview of the project
scope of services. Mr. Anaya introduced Bill Stark with Bath Engineering that was available to
respond to questions.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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In response to Council Member Leal, Mr. Anaya stated that this amendment is not part of the
damage done last week at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant and that the contractor is
paying for those damages.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
14. MOTION NO. 2010-023
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Bath Engineering Corporation of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of $380,915, for a total restated fee of $826,515, for the O.N. Stevens
Process Monitoring Instrumentation and Automation Improvements Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnickwas absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding an amendment to the lease
agreement with the South Texas Institute for the Arts. Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie
Ortega stated that the intention of this amendment to the lease with the South Texas Institute for the
Arts is to exclude a portion of land for the purpose of creating a project brought forth by the Junior
League of Corpus Christi. Mr. Ortega added that staff recommends the amendment to the lease.
In response to Council Member Adler, Mr. Ortega stated that all parties are in support of the
project. Council Member Chesney asked if all of the issues regarding this portion of land had been
resolved. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that modifying the agreement resolved
most of the issues which would allow the land to be in possession of the City to allow for the
establishment of park for the Junior League to have playground equipment installed.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
15. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a second amendment to the lease
agreement between the City and South Texas Institute for the Arts to decrease the leased
premises in order to create the Antonio E. Garcia Park.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the dedication of land as the Antonio
E. Garcia Park. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert explained that this item is in
conjunction with the previous item to create a park next to the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education
Center. Ms. Talbert stated that the City is working with a student group from Texas A & M University -
Corpus Christi to adopt the park to provide maintenance.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
everyone involved in the project and stated that this park will improve the quality of life.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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16. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Dedicating the approximately .98 acre area located adjacent to the building currently
occupied by Antonio E. Garcia Arts and Education Center, located at the intersection of
Agnes Street and 17th Street, as the "Antonio E. Garcia 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 17 was postponed until February 16, 2010.
17. POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Second Reading Ordinance Amending the Corpus Christi Zoning Ordinance by amending
Article 6B titled "Townhouse Dwelling Dist iot Regulations" and creating a new Article 6B
"Townhouse Dwelling District Reg.uEations"; by creating Section 6C 2 and amending
Standards and Regulations; providing for increased Density and Low Impact Development
Comprehensive Plan; repealing conflicting Ordinances, providing for penalties; providing for
publication; and providing an effective date. (POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 16, 2010)
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Mayor Adame referred to the presentations on the day's agenda. Keith Arnold, CEO of the
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) referred to a powerpoint presentation
including the hotel occupancy tax (HOT) collections; comparison of hotel occupancy versus average
daily rate statistics; summer tourism facts; nature tourism initiative update; the nature tourism portal;
first quarter sales for convention, sales highlights; interactive marketing highlights; web visitor
highlights; communications; and media advertising.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the description the CVB uses to
describe Padre Island and updated technology used to promote the City.
John Trice, Chairman of the CVB Board, thanked Mr. Arnold and his staff for their work and
the Council for their support of the CVB.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 18 regarding the special budget consideration item
on the proposed amendments to the adopted FY2009 — 2010 budget. Assistant City Manager Oscar
Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including a status of the sales tax revenues; actions
discussed and implemented since November 2009; the process used to identify actions presented;
the list of reductions; position changes; and the Reduction in Force (RIF) process. Mr. Martinez also
provided a list of alternative proposal savings recommendations for the Council's consideration.
Council Member Chesney spoke regarding the elimination of the recycling program and
stated that he believed that eliminating the recycle program is not an option. Mr. Chesney also
stated that he did not support the closure of the Zavala Senior Center. Mr. Chesney recommended
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January 19, 2010 — Page 9
freezing or eliminating the Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development positions;
using the resources of the Economic Development Corporation; considering five (5) furlough days
for employees; focusing on resolving the insurance issues; reviewing the retirement plan; eliminating
one Assistant City Manager position; and reviewing temporary services.
Mr. Chesney requested that staff provide the savings for freezing or eliminating the Deputy
City Manager, the Director of Economic Development, and an Assistant City Manager position; and
a list classifying the RIF positions by classification/rank.
Council Member Scott stated that he did not support the reduction regarding recycling; the
elimination of street maintenance; nor the closure of Zavala Senior Center or Joe Garza pool. Mr.
Scott addressed the issues of the possibility that sales tax revenues and ad valorem taxes will
continue to drop and suggested that staff look at short term and long term solutions. Mr. Scott
recommended reviewing the possibility of as many as five (5) furlough days; receiving the
reimbursement from the Tax Appraisal District; altering the current employee compensation plans;
reviewing the retirement package; resolving health issues with the police and fire unions; increasing
solid waste fees to offset cost of recycling; use of recycling centers; reviewing and possibly
minimizing operations at Development Services; energy conservation; and consider privatization of
services.
Mr. Scott urged Mayor Adame to reach out to the police and fire representatives to resolve
the health insurance issues in preparation for next fiscal year.
Council Member Kieschnick stated that he would not support the closure of Zavala or the
Joe Garza pool. Mr. Kieschnick expressed that most of the cuts proposed by staff were not long
term and sustainable. Mr. Kieschnick provided the following recommendations: outsourcing park
maintenance, the Human Resources Department, and the recycling program; identifying parks for
closure with voter approval and turning them over to homeowner associations to maintain or use for
future low to moderate income housing projects; restructure and/or reconsolidate mid and upper
management positions; eliminate the Deputy City Manager and Director of Economic Development
positions; review all the positions created in the last five years; and re-evaluate the retirement plan.
Mr. Kieschnick requested a list of all newly created positions in the last five years and asked staff to
look at ways for making recycling profitable.
Mr. Elizondo recommended that the organization share responsibility roles; continue
discussions with the unions; keep the street maintenance program, recycle program, and senior
programs; look at going to a four (4) day work schedule; review the health and retirement plans;
review long term contracts for possible renegotiations; elimination of parking meters in the
downtown area; energy management; have a team review the efficiency of departments; zero base
budgeting; and receiving reimbursement from the Tax Appraisal District.
Council Member Marez expressed concern regarding the definition of core and non-core
jobs. Mr. Marez spoke in support of keeping the Zavala Center open; maintaining recycling;
increasing furlough days; having an independent auditor review the departments for additional cuts;
and collecting all accounts receivable.
Council Member Leal agreed with a four (4) day workweek schedule; maintaining recycling;
and eliminating the closure of the Zavala Center, Joe Garza Pool and events at Ben Garza Gym.
Ms. Leal questioned how the proposed reductions were evaluated. Ms. Leal also asked staff to
review TMRS for part-time positions; adding additional MIS reductions; and employees eligible for
retirement. In response to Ms. Leal, Police Chief Troy Riggs explained some of the reductions
recommended by the Police Department. Ms. Leal also spoke regarding the effect of the smoking
ordinance on sales tax and asked the Mayor to please revisit the smoking ordinance.
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Council Member Adler stated that she did not support the cancellation of the recycle program
or the closure of the Zavala Center. Ms. Adler recommended having local advisors review and
advise the City on possible changes to the organization to provide options to consolidate programs,
departments, and the benefits package. Ms. Adler also supported eliminating overtime and
implementing a four (4) day work schedule.
Council Member Martinez recommended reviewing and identifying the refinancing of the debt
services and taking advantage of lower interest rates; repayment of Tax Appraisal District surplus;
reviewing top and middle management positions; reviewing TMRS and health benefits packages;
and having an outside consultant reviewing the departments. Ms. Martinez stated that she was in
support of keeping the Zavala Senior Center open and committed to the recycling efforts.
Council Member Marez requested that his $6,000 council salary be contributed to the
general fund to make up for the losses experienced due to sales tax revenues. Staff advised Mr.
Marez that a motion was not necessary to take action at the time and that the necessary actions
would be taken regarding his request.
Council Member Kieschnick recommended holding a workshop at 10:00 a.m. prior to the
January 26th meeting to consolidate the options discussed today before taking a vote during the
regular meeting. City Secretary Chapa advised the Council that the City Charter restricts the Council
from having a workshop on an item that they will take action on the same day. There was a
consensus of the Council to begin the January 26th regular meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Mayor Adame quoted an article from the National League of Cities that stated 91% of cities
in the country are facing budget deficits. Mayor Adame also stated that the City should take
advantage of future economic stimulus programs. Mr. Adame spoke in support of the recycle
program and not eliminating street repairs. Mr. Adame asked staff to review eliminating jobs; cutting
back on salaries; and to pursue opportunities for privatization.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Teresa Klein, Clean City Commission,
asked the Council to continue with the recycle program. Carolyn Moon, Green Committee for the
Democratic State Convention, thanked the Council for supporting to save the recycle program.
Laurie Wood, 3517 Denver, stated that the Clean Economy Coalition strongly endorses the
continuation of a city-wide curbside recycling program. Jana Miller Longlois, 242 Bayshore, stated
that eliminating the recycling program would go against the goals of the Council. Rebecca Stroisch,
920 Waco, thanked the Council -for clearing the trash at Lovenskiold Park and asked that Coach
Enoch Maldonado keep his job at Coles Recreation Center.
John Kelley, 413 Waco, stated that he hoped the City would revisit contracts with the
American Bank Center, Whataburger Field and the Economic Development Corporation and other
subsidized services. Nita Smith, 13158 King Phillip Court, spoke regarding subsidizing the American
Bank Center and Whataburger Field; bidding for temporary services; additional costs for the
baseball fields to expand Texas A & M University — Corpus Christi; and reducing change orders.
Joan Veith, 5701 Cain, asked that the Council reconsider closing the Zavala Senior Center. David
Noyola, 4433 Valdez, thanked the Council for reconsidering the closure of Zavala Senior Center and
funding for street maintenance. Mr. Noyola expressed concern on spending additional money for
consultants and the Memorial Coliseum. Baudelio Ramirez, 5817 Academy, asked questions
regarding when the last time the City was audited and the reason the Police Department has a
hummer in its fleet. Mr. Ramirez also spoke in support of the Zavala Senior Center and not hiring
consultants. Gus Munoz, 1711 Trenton, asked that the Council support keeping the Zavala Senior
Center open.
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Adan Chapa, 1216 Florida, asked that the Zavala Senior Center remain open. Maria
Gonzalez, 1813 Amazon, spoke regarding temporary staffing services; the Memorial Coliseum; and
seeking federal funding. Ms. Gonzalez thanked the Council for supporting the Zavala Center. Jesse
Molina, 4314 Leonard Drive, urged the Council to not close the Zavala Senior Center, Joe Garza
Pool, and the fitness hour at Ben Garza Gym. Oralia Reyna thanked the Council for supporting the
Zavala Senior Center. Norma Canales, American GI Forum, asked the Council to reconsider closing
the Zavala Senior Center. Rey Madrigal spoke in support of the Zavala Center. Roland Garza
thanked Council Member Kieschnick for his representation in District 1 and the Council for the
decisions made today. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Internal Budget Committee for
making the proposed budget recommendations and spoke regarding recycling. Joe Ortiz asked the
Council not to close the Zavala Senior Center.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. John Kelley, 413 Waco, spoke
regarding George Clower's plan for the Memorial Coliseum and the progress that is being made. Mr.
Kelley stated that a meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21St to discuss cost estimates and
technical problems. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant.
Colin Sykes, 309 Aberdeen, asked that the Council reconsider restoring the noon time public
comment and reevaluate their support for the Las Brisas Plant. Foster Edwards, Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the Mayor's State of the City Address on January 20th; the
Chamber Luncheon with speaker Chancellor Mike McKinney with the Texas A & M System to
discuss Naval Air Station Ingleside and the Leadership Corpus Christi Alumni Roast honoring
Council Member Chris Adler on February 25th. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Council for
their good work and encouraged the City to apply for stimulus funding. Rey Madrigal, 6717 Everhart,
spoke in support of George Clower's plan for the Memorial Coliseum and asked that the City provide
humanitarian support to the victims in Haiti.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:47 p.m. on January 19, 2010.
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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 19, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on January 26, 2010.
SEAL
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of January, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary