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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Chris N. Adler
Council Members:
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
Interim City Attorney Lisa Aguilar
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Reverend Charles Blackshear and the Pledge of Allegiance
to the United States flag was led by Council Member Priscilla Leal.
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 February
9, 2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the confirmation of the City
Manager's appointment of Carlos Valdez as City Attorney. City Manager Escobar requested
Council's confirmation for the appointment of Carlos Valdez as the new City Attorney of the City of
Corpus Christi. Mr. Escobar provided an overview of Mr. Valdez's background and experience.
Council Member Marez stated that the City Manager had made an excellent choice and he
would support the appointment. Council Member Elizondo spoke regarding Mr. Valdez's leadership
skills with Nueces County and stated that he would support the City Manager. Council Member Scott
apologized to Mr. Valdez and City Manager Escobar for public comments made. Mr. Scott added
that he would vote his conscious and that he thought the City needed someone with more municipal
experience. Council Member Leal stated that the citizens of Nueces County and the City of Corpus
Christi have shown confidence in Mr. Valdez over the years and she thanked Mr. Escobar for his
selection.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
City Manager Escobar for his recommendation.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16. MOTION NO. 2010-037
Motion confirming the City Manager's appointment of Carlos Valdez to serve as City Attorney
effective March 15, 2010.
INDEXED
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 — Page 2
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Scott voting "No".
Carlos Valdez publicly acknowledged his wife Maria Valdez for her support and thanked the
Mayor, City Council, and City Manager for their expression of trust in his abilities. Mr. Valdez stated
that he would work hard to fulfill his duties, obligations and responsibilities as City Attorney and
asked the Council for their patience.
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 14). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 3, 8 and 10 be pulled for
individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2010-030
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) Peterbilt truck tractor and four roll off containers
from Rush Truck Center, of Houston, Texas for a total amount of $242,764. The award is
based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government
Cooperative (TLGPC). The truck tractor and containers are additions to the fleet and will be
used by the Wastewater Department. Funding is available from the FY 2009-2010 Capital
Outlay Budget in the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4. ORDINANCE NO. 028483
Ordinance appropriating $16,885.27 from abandoned/unclaimed monies from the Police
Property Room, amending the FY 2010 budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 to
increase appropriations by $16,885.27 in the No. 1020 General Fund Police Department
budget to pay for security upgrades in the main Police building and enhancements to the
Police Property Room.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye"
5. ORDINANCE NO. 028484
Ordinance appropriating $3,341.12 in interest income accrued on an advance payment on a
grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality deposited in the No. 1071,
Community Enrichment Fund, for Air Quality Research and Planning.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 — Page 3
6. MOTION NO. 2010-032
Motion amending Motion No. M2009-132 providing for rotation of Mayor Pro Tem service as
fol lows:
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
At Large
At Large
At Large
Kevin Kieschnick
John Marez
Priscilla Leal
Chris Adler
Larry Elizondo
Brent Chesney
Mark Scott
Nelda Martinez
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7 MOTION NO. 2010-033
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Palacios Marine and Industrial Coating, Inc. of Port Lavaca, Texas, in the amount of
$249,960.72 for Whitecap and Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier
Rehabilitation for the Total Base Bid Parts A, B, C and D and Additive Alternate No. 1.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
MOTION NO. 2010-035
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract in the amount of
$72,750 for Homeland Security Improvements utilizing funds from the 2007 Homeland
Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund
No. 1062.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
11. RESOLUTION NO. 028485
Resolution declaring and dedicating a 12.269 acre tract of land (out of Lots 14 and 15, Block
56, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Nueces County, Texas) as a Wetland
Preserve; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute and record the required
real estate instrument (Deed Restriction/Conservation Easement) and any other necessary
documents; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take actions necessary to
maintain the protected property as a Wetland Preserve subject to and in accordance with the
success criteria in the Mitigation Plan revised September 2, 2009, Department of the Army
Permit No. SWG-2006-01048 (formerly #24279), for the Laguna Shores Road, Graham to
Hustlin Hornet, Street Improvement Project No. 6278. (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".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 — Page 4
12. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Code of Ordinance Section 53-255, Schedule VI, Decrease of State Law
Maximum Speed, by revising the speed limit on Park Road 22, from a point 1,000 feet south
of Whitecap Boulevard to a point approximately 2,300 feet south of Whitecap Boulevard,
from 55 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour, when school speed zone lights are flashing,
providing for penalties; and providing for publication.
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".
13. ORDINANCE NO. 028486
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. (First Reading — 01/19/10)
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".
14. ORDINANCE NO. 028487
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". (First Reading — 01/19/10)
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".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 3 regarding the purchase of three (3) boom mower
tractors for the Storm Water Department. Council Member Kieschnick asked whether the City
should purchase this equipment or delay the purchase if it will be determined later that the
equipment is not needed due to the possibility of reorganization or privatization. Assistant Director of
Financial Services Michael Barrera reported that the three (3) mowers that are being replaced are
over ten (10) years old and repairs are becoming costly. Mr. Barrera stated that the City currently
contracts 256 acres out of 600 acres for this type of mowing for approximately $200,000. Mr. Barrera
added that the City could add the additional drainage ditch mowing as part of the contract. Director
of Storm Water and Streets Department Valerie Gray explained that the Storm Water Department
mows approximately 1800 acres total and 50% is mowed by contract. Ms. Gray stated that
contracting additional work out will take time to allow staff to prepare the specifications and the City
will still need to continue its current mowing schedule.
There was a power failure in the Council Chambers during the discussion on Item 3 and the
Mayor announced that the City Council would go into executive session.
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Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
February 16, 2010 — Page 5
Mayor Adame announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows:
15. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.072 to deliberate the
purchase of real property, since the deliberation in an open meeting could have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third
person.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
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Mayor Adame returned to Item 3 regarding the purchase of three (3) boom mower tractors
for the Storm Water Department. Council Member Elizondo asked questions regarding whether it is
more cost effective to contract this type of work out. Mr. Elizondo also asked whether this equipment
could be transitions into the contract. Assistant Director of Financial Services Michael Barrera stated
that staff would need to research the cost effectiveness of the mowing. Director of Storm Water and
Street Services Valerie Gray provided an overview of the mowing cycle for the contractor and staff.
Ms. Gray added that the purchased equipment could be written into the contract. Mr. Elizondo asked
what the timeline was for reorganization and zero based budgeting. Assistant City Manager Oscar
Martinez stated that staff is reviewing the consolidation of department functions and privatization.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2010-031
Motion approving the purchase of three (3) boom mower tractors from Alamo Sales
Corporation, of Seguin, Texas, for the total amount of $354,452.19. The award is based on
the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative.
These units are replacements to the fleet and will be used by the Storm Water Department.
Funds are available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services Fund.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding a contract with Jacobs Engineering
Group, Inc. for work at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Council Member Adler expressed
concern that engineering work is being performed by out of town engineers and stressed the use of
local businesses. Ms. Adler asked whether this contract was bid. Director of Engineering Services
Pete Anaya summarized the process used for selecting engineering services. Assistant Director of
Engineering Services Kevin Stowers explained that this project is funded with Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) funds and that the FAA has specific restrictions that prohibit the use of any
local preference to perform engineering contracts. Mr. Stowers added that certain aspects of the
project will be performed locally. Ms. Adler also spoke regarding the cost of the original contract. Mr.
Anaya provided an explanation of the costs of the original contract and Task 4 though 6. Council
Member Martinez asked staff to provide the Council with the guidelines for selecting professional
services contracts and the request for proposal process. Ms. Martinez also requested that previous
council action and administrative action be included on all engineering items. In response to Council
Member Scott, Grace Gonzalez with the Airport stated that the project will be completed by the end
of the year. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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10. MOTION NO. 2010-036
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
professional architectural/engineering services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.
of Ft. Worth, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $662,976.50 for a restated not to exceed
fee of $738,376.50 for the Corpus Christi International Airport:
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Task Order 4 —Terminal Rehabilitation Design through Construction Phase Services
- Federal Inspection Station Facility Renovation/Expansion
Task Order 5 — Wildlife Hazard Analysis
Task Order 6 — Electrical Tunnel Structural Integrity Investigation.
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 8 regarding the South Guth Park Ball Field
Relocation — Sports Field Lighting Project. Council Member Martinez requested an update on the
budget of the ball field relocation. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes as follows:
8. MOTION NO. 2010-034
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 $887,500 for the
South Guth Park Ball Field Relocation —Sports Field Lighting Project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 17 regarding the restriction of vehicular traffic on
Gulf Beach. Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining provided a brief overview of the ordinance including
a background on the issues; concerns regarding traffic in front of the seawall; the compromise by
members of the Beach Access Coalition, Padre Island Business Association, and the Surfrider
Foundation; the ballot measure approved by the voters; the submission of the ordinance to the
Texas General Land Office (GLO); and comments made by the GLO. Mr. Reining stated that the
only substantial change to the previously approved ordinance would be to allow vehicles to drive
within 50 feet of the water when the sand is too soft and also preventing vehicles from driving
between parked vehicles and the water. Mr. Reining added that when the beach is re -nourished, the
beach will have two-way traffic.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the timeframe to receive approval
from the GLO; the installation of the bollards; re -nourishment of the beach; and the boat landings.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke
regarding the re -nourishment of the beach and the installation of bollards. Norm Baker, 14122
Cabana, spoke regarding the compromise of the groups and stated that the previous Council
supported the previous ordinance unanimously.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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17. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Repealing Ordinance No. 027971, passed and approved on December 9, 2008 and
amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 10, Beachfront
Management and Construction, to restrict vehicular traffic on the Gulf Beach seaward of
portions of the concrete segment of the Padre Island seawall and establishing a vehicle -free
area when the distance between the toe of the seawall to the mean high tide line is less than
150 feet in width; allowing the operation of vehicles within 50 feet of the water's edge when
parking and when soft -sand conditions prevent the safe transit of vehicles on the upper
beach; allowing two-way vehicular traffic on the Gulf Beach between the northern end of the
seawall and Padre Balli Park (Beach Access Road # 4); establishing a pedestrian safe area
in the area seaward of 50 feet from the mean high tide line between the northern end of the
concrete seawall and the Packery Channel jetty; committing the City Council to undertake
efforts to restore and maintain the beach in front of the seawall to a minimum width of 200
feet; adding an appendix to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, Dune Protection and Beach
Access Regulations to show the approximate location of bollards to be installed on the
beach; providing for penalties; providing for publication; and providing fora delayed effective
date.
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 opened discussion on Item 18 regarding an amendment to the service
agreement with Dolphin Sales and Service, Inc. and discussion and possible action of recycling9
program options. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that during the February 9t
meeting, staff recommended the execution of an amendment to the service agreement with Dolphin
Recycling to implement the enhanced recycling program effective August 1, 2010. Mr. Martinez
added that Council preferred to table that item and asked staff to bring back this item with other
options. Mr. Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation of the five (5) options and a slide on
existing long term contracts for Solid Waste. Mr. Martinez stated that staff is recommending Option
3.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether Option 3 included glass
recycling; adding marketing preparation to the advantages with Option 3; the opportunity to have the
Solid Waste Department competitively bid during the RFP process in Options 4; the amount of
surplus in the Solid Waste budget that is used for street maintenance; hiring a consultant to review
privatization options; the amount that the city requested from stimulus funding for street
improvements; the cash and investments in the Solid Waste Department; concerns from citizens
regarding once a week trash collection; whether there would be a rate increase for continuing twice
a week garbage collection; the reason that staff changed their recommendation from amending the
contract with Dolphin Recycling to not renewing the contract and bidding out single stream process;
if there is any indication that going through an RFP would be cheaper; and whether Dolphin
Recycling would be at a competitive disadvantage.
Council Member Martinez requested that the minutes reflect that glass recycling is included
in Option 3.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain Drive, thanked
the Council for supporting enhanced recycling and the larger bin. Ms. Veith said she did not support
privatization. Nita Smith, 13518 King Phillips, spoke regarding other cities that increase garbage
collection fees to encourage recycling. Colleen McIntyre thanked the Solid Waste Department for
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instituting recycling at the Seashore Charter Schools. Robert Bradley, General Manager of Allied
Waste, spoke regarding the services provided by Allied Waste and support for the RFP process.
Ms. Martinez made a motion authorizing the City Manager to pursue the necessary actions to
implement Option 3 as presented by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
18. MOTION NO.
Motion to authorize the City Manager to exercise option to not renew as per Section 2. of
recycling contract with Dolphin Sales and Services, Inc., allowing contract to expire on
December 5, 2010. (June 5, 2010 notice date.) and,
- With Council action, immediately begin RFP process,
- Competitively bid single -stream processing,
- Include recycling processing capacity for commercial accounts,
- Award contract with January 2011 start date,
With following service changes to be effective January 2011:
- Implement once per week garbage collection
- Implement enhanced recycling — collection every 2 weeks
- Implement residential recycling incentive program
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the establishment of the Island
Strategic Action Committee. Interim Director of Economic Development Emily Martinez provided a
brief overview of the amendments made during the first reading and the concerns raised during the
Padre Island Task Force meeting on February 2, 2010. Ms. Martinez stated that the group wanted
the record to reflect that they are requesting at least nine members be island residents and that they
are in favor of including a member of the Island United Political Action Committee.
Ms. Adler made a motion to make the residency requirement that 13 spots be island
residents and/or property owners. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. A brief discussion
ensued regarding the recommendation by the Padre Island Task Force. Council Member Chesney
stated that the Padre Island Task Force preferred 13 residents with a minimum of nine (9) positions.
Emily Martinez reported that the Padre Island Task Force voted for at least nine (9) but
recommended negotiating all 13 members. Council Member Martinez asked Ms. Adler to amend her
motion to state that at least nine (9) members are residents of the island. Ms. Adler did not support
the amendment. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye".
Mr. Marez expressed concern that there would not be representatives on the committee who
didn't live on the island. Mr. Marez asked that this motion be reconsidered. Council Member
Kieschnick asked for clarification on the vote made by the Padre Island Task Force. Charles
Marshall, 15326 Tortuga Court, stated that the vote was at least nine (9) of the 13 be residents of
the island. Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to reconsider the previous vote. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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The motion failed with the following vote: Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler, Chesney, and Scott, voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa stated that the motion failed because it did not receive a two-thirds
vote of the Council.
Ms. Adler made a motion to amend the environmental designation from two (2)
representatives to one (1) representative. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. Council
Members Martinez, Leal, and Marez spoke in support of two (2) environmental representatives.
Council Member Scott and Council Member Chesney stated that they supported one (1)
representative. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"No„
Ms. Adler made a motion to include an Island Political Action Committee (PAC) member as a
designated spot on the committee. The motion was seconded by Ms. Chesney. Council Member
Marez stated that he would prefer adding a second member to the Padre Island Property Owners
Association or Padre Island Business Association. Mr. Marez added that he did not think it set a
good precedence to include a member of any PAC to a board or committee. Council Member
Kieschnick stated that PAC representatives should not serve on boards and commissions. Council
Member Martinez stated that she opposed a PAC member on boards and commissions. Council
Member Elizondo stated that he supported the efforts of the island residents but did not support the
committee not being inclusive and added that he did not support a PAC representative.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Dan Winship, 13509 Queen Johanna,
Colleen McIntyre, 13714 Three Fathoms Bank; Norm Baker, 14122 Cabana; Phyllis Freeman,
14114 La Blanquilla; Charles Marshall, 15326 Tortuga Court; J.J. Hart; John White, President of
Padre Island Business Association; May Beth Christianson, 15522 Cuttysark; Ron Barnard, 15889
El Socorro Loop; Flo East, President of the Flour Bluff Business Association; and an unidentified
man spoke in support of a representative on the PAC to be on this committee. Carolyn Moon, 4902
Calvin, spoke in opposition to a PAC member on advisory committees.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote on the motion to add an Island Political
Action Committee (PAC) member as a designated spot on the committee. The foregoing motion
failed with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Kieschnick,
Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "No"
Ms. Adler mad a motion that the additional slot be an at large member of the community. The
motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting
"Aye".
A brief discussion ensued regarding representatives of property owners. Assistant City
Attorney Jay Reining stated that the ordinance would need to be amended to include a
representative of a property owner. Mr. Scott made a motion to amend the language to include an
owner or representative of a property owner. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez. The
foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
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20. ORDINANCE NO. 028488
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.
(First Reading — 01/26/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading as amended with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Leal and Marez voting"No".
City Secretary Chapa announced that Item 21 was postponed by the City Manager.
21. Economic Stimulus Initiative Update
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MayorAdame called for petitions from the audience. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, provided
a resolution from the Corpus Christi Taxpayers Association rejecting the demolition of the Memorial
Coliseum and requesting that the City Council hold a public hearing to allow George Clower to
present his proposal for his consideration. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke regarding the
guidelines for the Adopt A Park Program. Cheryl Martinez, 5403 Everhart, spoke regarding the
vacant positions in the Animal Control Department. Veronica Lankford, 4534 Herbert, asked the
Council to reconsider decreasing the staff at Animal Control. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet,
spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant.
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MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2
Project. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya introduced the presentation team including
Water Director Gus Gonzalez; Deputy Water Director Mark Van Vleck; Interim Director of Financial
Services Constance Sanchez; Project Manager Jerry Shoemaker. Mr. Anaya also recognized the
design team from Freese and Nichols including Ron Guzman, Michael Nichols, and Ann Carol. Mr.
Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including the background of the project; project scope;
project delivery method; project schedule; and project cost.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: meeting with the stakeholders;
the status of the two proposed routes that will connect from the Mary Rhodes Pipeline to Garwood;
wetlands permitting; the timeline to determine which route will be used; the balance in the Choke
Canyon Fund; the difference from the original fee and the current fee; the reason the amendment
was not included in the RFP; the status of the funds available in the Water Infrastructure Fund
program; how this project costs relates to the original Mary Rhodes Pipeline; use of local engineers
to work on the project without bringing in outside engineers; the company that does the survey work;
use of subcontractors; the cost of the preliminary phase services; whether delaying approval of this
item would affect the bonds; and upgrades to the existing Mary Rhodes Pipeline.
Council Member Martinez recommended that the City Manager hire someone to work with
the stakeholders on this issue. Council Member Scott recommended that Freese and Nichols
perform as much work as they possibly can and divided the rest of the engineering work amongst
local engineers. Council Member Adler stated that she had received calls from the engineering
community that were concerned about the use of local contractors and recommended that Freese
and Nichols reach out to underutilized engineering firms in the community. Mr. Scott requested that
this item be tabled to allow Freese and Nichols to provide information on the breakdown of use of
local and outside engineers.
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Mr. Scott made a motion to table this item until March 9, 2010. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Marez. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
19.a. TABLED UNTIL MARCH 9, 2010
Resolution establishing the City's i-n-tention to reimburse it&elf, in an amount not to exceed
incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
19.b. TABLED UNTIL MARCH 9, 2010
appropriating into the No. 4087 Water 2010 TWDB-WIF Loan Fund for expenditures related
repayment of the $8,000,000 to the No. 4050 Choke Canyon Fund from the sale of bonds
to the Texas Water Development Board.
19.c. TABLED UNTIL MARCH 9, 2010
Contract for Profe'sional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpuc-C#risti, Texas, in
additional services.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 22 regarding the New Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Director of Engineering Services introduced Dan Leyendecker with LNV Engineering. Mr.
Leyendecker referred to a powerpoint presentation including the project schedule; the six qualified
contractors that submitted bid; information on the low bidder Graham Construction Services; use of
local contractors; delivery schedule; construction phasing; and the fencing, landscaping, access
plan.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the bidding process; local
contractor and labor participation; and the reason the bid was package as one contract.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 5:23 p.m. on February 16, 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 February 16, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on February 23, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of February, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL