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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/26/2010PRESENT 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 26, 2010 - 10:00 a.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 Mr. Brian Smith with Christus Spohn Health System and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Kevin Kieschnick. 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 19, 2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented. ************ Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 2 regarding an amendment to the FY2009-2010 Operating Budget due to the projected decline in sales tax revenues. City Manager Escobar stated that staff is recommending $6.6 million in budget cuts based on recommendations and alternatives from the City Council and staff. Mr. Escobar added that staff is monitoring the current shortfalls and determining long range plans to save money for next fiscal year. Mr. Escobar reported that the measures approved today will continue to be monitored on a monthly basis. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided a presentation on what other cities in Texas are doing; the items that were restored based on discussions held on January 19th; council direction and staff alternatives for consideration; and staff recommendations. Mr. Martinez announced that staff was recommending no additional furlough days than originally recommended. Assistant Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan, Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien, Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez, and Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia were available to respond to questions. Council Member Elizondo requested a hard copy of the information provided by Mr. Martinez regarding what other cities in Texas are doing. Council Member Leal requested information on cities comparable to Corpus Christi including Lubbock and El Paso. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the shortfall for the City of San Antonio; an explanation of furlough days; the cost savings for shutting down City services for one day; certification training; and the elimination of add pay. INDEXED Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 2 Mr. Martinez stated that staff is also making considerations for next fiscal year including zero based budgeting; acceleration of an energy conservation program; working with the police and fire unions; the benefits of a four (4) day workweek; consolidation of departments; the health insurance program; reviewing purchasing and fleet service contracts; reviewing the salary and compensation package; reviewing the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS); alternatives for a retirement program; outsourcing of park maintenance, Human Resources Department, and recycling; closure of parks; involvement of an outside advisor/auditor; reconsideration of the smoking ordinance and the fiscal impact; and removal of downtown parking meters. Council Member Chesney stated that he did not support any additional furlough days. Mr. Chesney spoke regarding the City's contribution for health insurance; the reason the Assistant City manager and Economic Development Director positions were not eliminated; legal options for pursuing the funding from the Appraisal District; and the surcharge fee for recycling. Mr. Chesney requested information on the rate of return for the Economic Development Department and the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Council Member Elizondo spoke regarding the furlough days; revisiting the goals of the Council and making necessary adjustments; the increase in the employee portion of health insurance; the recovery of surplus from the Appraisal District; reevaluation of programs; and soliciting suggestions from the community and employees on cost savings. Council Member Elizondo recommended that staff hold a metropolitan summit with other governmental entities to work together on issues. Council Member Leal stated that she was glad that staff was evaluating a four (4) day work week and suggested that the recommended furlough day be considered for the Monday after Easter if approved. Ms. Leal also spoke regarding the City Attorney vacancy; eliminating the position of Deputy City Manager; surveying the employees to determine how many would elect to drop their insurance because of increased costs; the City's contribution to the health insurance; applying a $1 surcharge for recycling; recovering the $400,000 from the Appraisal District; the elimination of an Assistant City Manager position; aggressively pursuing delinquent ad valorem taxes; and collecting franchise fees. In response to Council Member Leal, Mr. Martinez stated that there would not be a saving for holding vacant the City Attorney position because the Legal Department is over -budgeted. Ms. Leal offered to hire a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to review the financials to advise the City on how to alleviate some of the budgetary problems. Council Member Scott asked staff questions regarding the recommendations that would only be one-time solutions. Mr. Scott spoke regarding the long term effects the economy will have on the City's sales tax revenues and ad valorem taxes; the health insurance deductibles; the reason the City would delay a bond sale; what other cities are spending for economic development; and scheduling a meeting with the Appraisal District. Mr. Scott made a motion to direct the City Manager to send a letter to the Nueces County Appraisal District on behalf of the City Council requesting the City's surplus money. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler abstained. Council Member Adler thanked the City employees fortheirwork. Ms. Adler spoke regarding the importance of recycling and having a local advisor assist the City on how to make additional budget cuts within the next two months. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 3 Council Member Martinez requested that staff provide the long term recommendations to what other cities in Texas are doing. Ms. Martinez spoke regarding outreach to City employees for input on departmental savings; the return on investment from the Economic Development Department and the EDC; the recovery of funds from the Appraisal District; and the City's long term challenges and next steps. City Manager Escobar stated that the City will receive input from outside auditors on how the City should operate; reorganize and shift the focus on how the City does business; and continue to stay conservative on projections. Ms. Martinez recommended developing a strategic plan for the short and long term within the next quarter. Council Member Kieschnick spoke regarding a zero based budget; reorganization; and recovering the funds from the Appraisal District. In response to Council Member Kieschnick, Mr. Martinez stated that staff would provide a plan for recommendations on significant changes for reorganization within the next two weeks. Council Member Marez spoke regarding the employee concerns on furlough days and health insurance premium increases. Mr. Marez thanked the Budget Committee, Administration Committee and staff for their work. Mr. Marez clarified that as a State employee he is not allowed to receive his Council salary and is redirecting that funding to the general fund this year instead of to a non-profit organization. Assistant City Manager Martinez stated that if the Council desired, they could take funds from the General Liability fund to offset the furlough day. Mayor Adame thanked Assistant City Manager Martinez and staff for their work on the budget and all the staff attending the meeting. Mr. Adame stated that anytime there is a downturn in the economy, it is important to maintain a good spirit and there are projects and opportunities out there to create additional revenues. Mr. Adame reported that the City is not the only one affected by the expense in health care and property insurance. Mr. Adame asked staff to look at the surplus real estate. Council Member Martinez made a motion to amend the ordinance to accept staffs recommendations as presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. 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 called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked the Council for their comments and the work of the committee members and spoke regarding the need for economic development. June Martinez, 4014 Herndon, spoke regarding the effect of furlough days and health insurance increases on city employees; receiving departmental input from employees; requesting that fire and police delay increases; and revenue generating ideas. A brief discussion ensued regarding a program in promote employee input. Claude Nowlin, City Employees Association, asked that the Council consider not including a furlough day or increases in health insurance for City employees. Mr. Nowlin recommended increasing the recycling fee so that the entire community can pay for recycling. Sandra Perez asked the Council to reconsider the furlough day and increasing insurance premiums. Maricela Cueves asked the Council to reconsider the insurance premium increase and furlough days and challenged the Council to find other options for funding. Priscilla Garza spoke in opposition to increased benefits and furlough days and asked the police and fire unions re -open their contracts. Ms. Garza requested the hurricane mandate be changed for city employees if the furlough days are approved. Verna Townsend, 4810 Dody, spoke regarding furlough days and health insurance increase and urged the council to consider the employee's ability to support their Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 4 families instead of funding recycling. Maria Gonzalez, 1813 Amazon, stated that the City employees present at the meeting used their own leave to attend today's meeting and spoke regarding the elimination of cell phones; insurance increases; and asking the departments to reduce their expenditures by 20% or more. Toby Flores, 2746 Dixie, asked the Council to not pass furlough days and insurance increases for employees. Mr. Flores recommended that the City not use contractors for wastewater projects and purchase equipment instead of renting to save money. Tessy Garza, 3005 S. Staples, challenged the City Council and staff to look at other creative ways to reduce the budget and to reconsider furlough days. Alma Casas spoke regarding working in the Finance Department; insurance; suggested changes to TMRS benefits; and furlough days. Stacy Richards stated that while she has sympathy for city employees, the private sector has already faced the challenges the City is going through. Joe Martinez spoke regarding skill based pay and furlough days. Sheila Cudd, 7106 Ft. Collins, says she is sympathetic to city workers but asked the Council not to do away with recycling. Stephanie Saenz spoke regarding options for recycling to prevent city employees getting furlough days. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, stated that the City should hold off borrowing money in the future. Mr. Chesney made a motion to remove the recommended furlough day and instead reduce the Assistant City Manager position and the remaining car allowance, which includes City Council in the amount of $150,000; and to create an employee input committee on how to run more efficiently with a mechanism to allow employees to make suggestions anonymously. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. The following topics regarding this motion were discussed: the employee fear of retaliation; the car allowance for City Council members; delaying the increase to health insurance premiums; taking additional funds out of the general liability rebate; and the Assistant City Manager Position. Mr. Scott made a motion to amend Mr. Chesney's motion to not eliminate the Assistant City Manager position and reduce the general liability fund rebate. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. Mr. Chesney stated that he did not support amending his motion. A brief discussion ensued regarding the need for the Assistant City Manager position and increasing the recycling fee. Mr. Chesney withdrew his motion. Mr. Scott made a motion to eliminate the furlough day and make up the difference with eliminating the additional car allowance and reducing the general liability. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Ms. Leal made a motion to eliminate the health insurance increase and take the funding out of the general liability rebate. The motion died for lack of second. Mr. Chesney made a motion to direct the City Manager to come back within 30 days to create a system for employee input on cost savings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 2. ORDINANCE NO. 028467 Ordinance amending the FY2009-2010 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 due to projected decline in sales tax revenues of $6.6 million, by adjusting expenditures and revenues in the General Fund, and various Internal Service, Enterprise, and Special Revenue Funds; and declaring an emergency. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 5 An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No". (This ordinance was reconsidered at the end of the meeting.) ************* Mayor Adame announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows: 11. Executive Session regarding former Municipal Juvenile Court Judge under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney with possible discussion and action in open session. The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. ************ Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 4 - 10). Mr. Raul Ortiz requested that Item 7 be pulled for individual consideration. Council members requested that Items 9 and 10 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 4. MOTION NO. 2010-024 Motion approving a service agreement with ISS Facility Services, of Corpus Christi, Texas for custodial service for the Frost Building in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0171-09 based on best value for an estimated annual expenditure of $63,186.84 of which $31,593.36 is required for FY 2009-2010. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the approval of the service provider and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted by Building Maintenance in FY 2009-2010. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 5. ORDINANCE NO. 028469 Ordinance appropriating $170,272.66 from Nueces County in the No. 1061 Police Grants fund for funding eligible under the FY 2009 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program, to reimburse fuel, overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment expenditures for the Police Department's collaborative enforcement efforts with Nueces County along routes of ingress and egress including (but not limited to) U. S. Highway 77 and State Highway 44. 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". 6. RESOLUTION NO. 028470 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the amount of $517,268 to the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office for funding eligible under the FY 2009 Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 6 Assistance Formula Grant, to be used for the purchase of equipment and sworn officer overtime in an effort to disrupt gangs as well as the trafficking of illegal drugs, contraband, and human beings. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". 8. RESOLUTION NO. 028471 Resolution authorizing the formation of a Joint Land Use Study Committee to address land use compatibility next to or associated with flight patterns from Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, Cabaniss Field and Waldron Field and, directing staff to prepare a joint land use study grant application for review by the committee and for submission to the Office of Economic Adjustment of the Department of Defense. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 7 regarding the McNorton Channel Improvements - Phase 1, Gilliam Street Improvements project. Raul Ortiz, Salinas Construction Technologies, asked questions regarding the reason Salinas Construction Technologies was not recommended award of this contract since they were the low bidder. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that the bidding process is based on price and review performance. Mr. Anaya added that due to the previous performance by Salinas Construction on the Garcia Arts CDBG Project and Greenwood projects, staff concluded to disqualify Salinas Construction. In response to Council Member Elizondo, Assistant City Attorney Veronica Ocanas stated that the City is not authorized to pre - qualify bidders; however, the City can analyze each bidder and can disqualify the bidder based on provisions in the bid documents. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 7. MOTION NO. 2010-025 Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with SLC Construction, LLC of Aransas Pass, Texas, in the amount of $471,941.75 for McNorton Channel Improvements — Phase 1, Gilliam Street Improvements for the Total Base Bid Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 9 regarding the approval of a business incentive agreement with First American Corporation. Emily Martinez, Economic Development, stated that this item is the approval of a business incentive agreement with First American Corporation fora total investment amount of $5.2 million for 400 jobs created in the area. Ms. Martinez provided the Council with a revised draft of the contract. Ms. Martinez introduced J.J. Johnston and Mike Culberson with the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation who were available to respond to questions. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the reason this item was on the consent agenda and the number of jobs available for local residents. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, stated that he was a strong supporter of economic development and the improvement to the community. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 7 9. RESOLUTION NO. 028472 Resolution approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the First American Corporation for the creation and retention of jobs and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Business Incentive Project Support Agreement with the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation regarding implementation and administration of the First American Corporation Business Incentive Agreement. The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame and Chesney abstained. Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the establishment of the Island Strategic Action Committee. Ms. Martinez stated that the Mustang -Padre Island Development Plan calls for the establishment of a Strategic Action Committee to aggressively pursue the implementation of the plan. Ms. Martinez provided a copy of the application. Ms. Martinez provided a brief overview of the composition of the committee. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: how the application will be obtainable; concerns with a representative of the Island United Political Action Committee (PAC) member on the board; whether the environment group should be specified; increasing the composition; the duties of the committee; the exception that four members of the action committee do not have to be residents of the City; and the reason the ad hoc committee was never formally established by the City Council in April 2004. Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. John Adams, 307 Katherine, stated that he has an issue with a PAC member being part of any City commission or committee and the exception of having non-residents. Mr. Adams also stated that the Mustang -Island Area Development Plan should be amended to reflect the current projected growth rate for that area. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding having a PAC member on the committee and having outside residents on the committee. Dan Winship, 13509 Queen Johanna, stated that he had no objections to a PAC representative and stated that one member would not have that much effect to influence an entire committee. Mr. Winship added that excluding a PAC member would not be the right thing to do. John Kelley, 413 Waco, stated that having a PAC representative is setting a dangerous precedence and that the committee composition does not have diverse representation of the City. Ms. Martinez made a motion that the PAC representative be replaced with an additional environmental representative. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. A brief discussion ensued regarding considering representatives that live outside of Padre Island and diversify the committee. Ms. Martinez withdrew her motion. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to eliminate the PAC member; increase the representative of an environmental group to two (2); remove the resident of Corpus Christi who has no financial interest on Mustang or Padre Island; and have three (3) at large members. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler, Chesney, and Scott, voting "Aye". City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 8 10. FIRST READING ORDINANCE Amending Article IV, Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by adding a new Division 29 to establish the Island Strategic Action Committee; providing for publication. The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading as amended with the following vote: Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler, Chesney, and Scott, voting "No". ************ MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 12 regarding an agreement with the Junior League of Corpus Christi for design, installation and donation of park improvements at the Antonio E. Garcia Park. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert explained that this item is for the approval of an ordinance to grant the City Manager permission to execute an agreement with the Junior League to construct and donate park improvements at Antonio E. Garcia Park. Ashley Cocke, Junior League, referred to a powerpoint presentation including the Antonio Garcia Arts Center mission statement; the Junior League vision and position statements; the purpose of the project; project description; partnership; budget; project timeline; and layout of the project. MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support of the project and thanked the Junior League for bringing solutions to problems in that area. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 12. ORDINANCE NO. 028473 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Use Agreement with the Junior League of Corpus Christi for the design, installation and donation of park improvements at the Antonio E. Garcia Park located at the corner of Agnes and 17th Streets. 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". MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the inclusion of The Gardens at Cole Park in the Cole Park Site plan. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert stated that this item is a request to approve a resolution to include The Gardens within the Cole Park Site plan. Ms. Talbert provided a background of the project and the site plan. Daiquiri Richard, Beautify Corpus Christi, provided a brief overview of the project, maintenance, security issues, and partners. Ms. Richard stated that the intent of the project is to be a demonstration and education facility. Ms. Richard added that the project will incorporate the labeling of plants; an informational kiosks; and ADA accessibility. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether gazebos are part of the plan and the 2008 bond improvements at Cole Park. Council Member Adler requested that staff inspect the pier at Cole Park. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 9 Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked staff for making sure that all new projects are ADA compliant. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 13. RESOLUTION NO. 028474 Resolution approving the inclusion of The Gardens at Cole Park in the Cole Park Site Plan. 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 14 regarding the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the arts organizations representing the Arts and Cultural Alliance. Assistant City Manager Margie Rose explained that this item was a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a MOU to supplement or replace hotel occupancy tax (HOT) funding for nine (9) arts agencies. Ms. Rose stated that staff met with the arts groups that currently receive HOT funds to provide them with the status of the HOT fund and informed them that they should consider other funding opportunities. Ms. Rose added that the arts organizations came up with ideas for funding that are incorporated in the MOU. Heidi Hovda, Chairperson of the Arts and Cultural Alliance, provided an overview of the idea for a utility bill insert requesting a monthly or onetime contribution for the Arts and Cultural Alliance to supplement or replace the HOT funding. The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: bylaws; surplus funding; the terms of the agreement; use of the funding; disbursement of arts funding; and whether the Arts and Cultural Commission will use their funding for the continuation of arts grants. Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Larry Cashion, 4010 Manhattan, spoke in support of the arts and asked the Council to please consider funding the arts through the HOT funding. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, stated that he is happy to see the arts programs taking an initiative to find other sources of funding. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 14. RESOLUTION NO. 028475 Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding to supplement or replace Hotel Occupancy Tax funding for the following organizations: Arts and Cultural Commission, Corpus Christi Symphony, Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center, Texas Jazz Festival, Arts Community Center, Instituto de Cultura Hispanica, South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Harbor Playhouse, Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures. 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 No. 3 regarding an amendment to the personnel ordinance. Assistant Director of Human Resources Joan McKaughan provided an explanation of the amendments to the ordinance that reflect the changes made to the budget approved on Item 2. Ms. McKaughan stated that the ordinance would need to be amended to exclude the furlough day. Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 10 Ms. Adler made a motion to amend the ordinance as presented, seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: 3. ORDINANCE NO. 028468 Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 39, Personnel, Article III Employee Compensation and Classification System, revising Section 39-307 Eliminating Pro -rated Benefits for Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Leave Accrual and Any Other Benefits Provided in Specific Sections of this Article, except Section 39-320 Funeral Benefit; revising Section 39-309 to Increase the Employee Premium for Coverage under the City's Group Health Plan; revising Section 39-324 to Exclude Part-time Employees from Eligibility for Holiday Pay Except for Time Actually Worked Which Will Be Paid at One Times the Straight Time Rate; revising Section 39-325 to Exclude Part-time Employees from Leave Plan I; revising Section 39-326 to Eliminate Vacation Accrual on a Pro -rated Basis for Part-time Employees; revising Section 39-332 to Suspend Cash -in of Vacation Leave until Economic Conditions of the City Improve; revising Section 39-335 to Eliminate Sick Leave Accrual and Accumulation for Part-time Employees; revising Section 39-340 to Suspend Cash -in of Sick Leave until Economic Conditions of the City Improve; revising Section 39-341 to Exclude Part-time Employees from Leave Plan 11; revising Section 39-342 to Eliminate Vacation Accrual on a Pro -rated Basis for Part-time Employees; revising Section 39-347 to Suspend Cash -in of Vacation Leave until Economic Conditions of the City Improve; revising Section 39-354 to Suspend Cash -in of Sick Leave until Economic Conditions of the City Improve; revising Section 39-366 to Eliminate Personal Leave Accrual on a Pro -rated Basis for Part- time Employees; revising Section 39-367 to Eliminate Bereavement Leave on a Pro -rated Basis for Part-time Employees; revising Section 39-368 to Indicate that the Catastrophic Leave Program Applies to Full-time Employees Only; repealing all other ordinances, and rules, or parts of ordinances and rules, in conflict with this ordinance; providing for effective date. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye". Council Member Scott made a motion to reconsider Item No. 2, the ordinance which approved the reductions to the budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained. Mr. Scott made a motion to amend the budget reduction ordinance to include all amendments approved earlier except that Council Member Marez be allowed to continue to receive the car allowance he currently receives and to take that funding from the general liability rebate. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained. Council Member Marez thanked the Council for the amendment. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows: Minutes — Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2010 — Page 11 2. ORDINANCE NO. 028467 Ordinance amending the FY2009-2010 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 due to projected decline in sales tax revenues of $6.6 million, by adjusting expenditures and revenues in the General Fund, and various Internal Service, Enterprise, and Special Revenue Funds; and declaring an emergency. An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved as amended with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez abstained. * * * * * * * * * * * * * Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding the reuse of the Memorial Coliseum and not using City money to demolish the Coliseum. Marco Gamboa, 14810 Windward, thanked the Council for creating the Island Strategic Committee and asked that the Council make the fire station at 209 S. Carancahua a priority of the Council. * * * * * * * * * * * * * There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the Council meeting at 4:20 p.m. on January 26, 2010. * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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 26, 2009, which were approved by the City Council on February 9, 2010. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 9th day of February, 2010. Armando Chapa City Secretary SEAL