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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
April 27, 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
*Arrived at 12:05 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Executive Pastor Paul Schulz with Bay Area Fellowship and
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member John Marez.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of April 20,
2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 2 and the following board appointments were made:
Advisory Committee on Community Pride
Elisa Macias (Appointed)
Electrical Advisory Board
Fiorentino Vasquez (Reappointed)
Jared M. Merdes, P.E. (Reappointed)
David Schury (Reappointed)
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Dorina Ramirez (Appointed)
Coastal Bend Health Facilities Dev. Corp.
Jack Solka (Reappointed)
Erika Escobedo-Benson (Reappointed)
Judy Telge (Reappointed)
Dr. Richard Davis (Reappointed)
Annie J. Castro (Reappointed)
Curtis A. Rock (Reappointed)
Dan Winship (Reappointed)
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Charles Marschall (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 12). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Martinez requested that Item 8 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
INDEXED
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3. MOTION NO. 2010-089
Motion approving the purchase of traffic signal equipment from Consolidated Traffic
Controls, Inc., of Arlington, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0084-10 based on
low bid for a total amount of $64,960. Funds have been budgeted by the Traffic Engineering
Division of the Engineering Services Department 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".
4. RESOLUTION NO. 028578
Resolution approving the submission of a grant application in the amount of $391,968 to the
Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 10 with a City cash match of
$442,672, in-kind services of $14,019, and program income match of $8,767 for a total
project cost of $857,426 and authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.a. MOTION NO. 2010-090
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a supplemental grant in the
amount of $49,675 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) for
additional overtime for Officers funded under the grant, for the purchase of equipment, and
to enhance the Public Awareness Campaign for the Motor Vehicle Theft Enforcement Unit
within the Police Department 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".
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028579
Ordinance appropriating $49,675 from the Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority
(ATPA) in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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. 028580
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) and the Corpus Christi
Police Department (CCPD) to address mutual aid procedures between NASCC security and
CCPD, and other efforts to enhance capabilities of both agencies through increased
interagency cooperation.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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7. ORDINANCE NO. 028581
Ordinance appropriating $166,501 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the Business/Job
Development Fund No. 1140 for the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation Affordable Housing New Construction Program; changing the FY 2009-2010
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252, to increase appropriations by
$166,501.
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".
9. MOTION NO. 2010-092
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 6 for the
Landfill Gas Control Flare Station, Earthwork, Erosion Control Matting and Horizontal
Collection Gas Well to a construction contract with Environmental Specialties International of
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the amount of $58,939.77 for a restated not to exceed fee of
$7,021,738.07 for the J. C. Elliott Landfill Final Cover System (Phases 4-6) and Landfill Gas
Collection System.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
10. MOTION NO. 2010-093
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in
the amount of $67,968 for a total restated fee of $1,095,485 for Staples Street - Phase 1
from Saratoga to Holly for right-of-way (ROW) acquisition survey of 19 parcels. (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".
11.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Declaring each of the four City -owned properties listed and described in the attached Exhibit
"C" as surplus property, three which are narrow in shape and not suitable for building, one
that lacks paved access to and from public roads, and all of which are small in area.
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".
11.b. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the sale of each of the four surplus properties listed and described in the
attached Exhibit "C" to (1) abutting landowners in the same subdivision, or (2) abutting
property owners in proportion to their abutting ownership; and authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to execute the deeds and any related documents necessary to complete the
sales and convey the properties.
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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".
12. ORDINANCE NO. 028582
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a 15 -year lease with the Columbus
Sailing Association for the use of the Columbus Sailing Ship Nina, for and in consideration of
the repair, restoration and maintenance of Nina; and providing for publication. (First Reading
— 3/30/10)
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 8 regarding the looping of water lines to eliminate
dead ends. Council Member Martinez asked questions regarding the percentage dead end
waterlines that are greater than six (6) inches; the prioritization of dead end waterlines; the
timeframe to complete the project; and the reason for an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity
construction contract. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya stated that he did not have
information on the percentage of dead end waterlines that were greater than six (6) inches and
would provide a memo to the Council. Mr. Anaya explained that the lines will be prioritized by the
larger areas that pose the greatest issues regarding water quality. Mr. Anaya provided an
explanation of the indefinite delivery indefinite quality construction contract format and stated that
this process would provide greater flexibility in executing the contract and expedites construction.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
8. MOTION NO. 2010-091
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Jhabores Construction Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for an amount not to exceed
$600,000 for Looping of Water Lines to Eliminate Dead Ends Project. (Water CIP FY 2010)
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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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
13. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding American GI
Forum vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Cause No. 10-60455-4, in the County Court at Law
Number 4, Nueces County, with possible discussion and action in open session.
14. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Friends of the
Coliseum vs. City of Corpus Christi, Texas Cause No. 10-000769, in the 2501 District Court,
Travis County, with possible discussion and action in open session.
15. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding David Torres
vs. City of Corpus Christi; Cause No. 13 -08 -00700 -CV; in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals,
Corpus Christi/Edinburg, Texas with possible discussion and action in open session.
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16. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding David Torres
vs. City of Corpus Christi; Cause No. 13 -09 -00669 -CV; in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals,
Corpus Christi/Edinburg, Texas with possible discussion and action in open session.
17. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding David Torres
vs. City of Corpus Christi; Cause No. 09-61260-4; in the County Court at Law No. 4, Nueces
County, Texas, with possible discussion and action in open session.
18. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding David Torres
vs. City of Corpus Christi; EEOC No. 36B-2009-0015; with possible discussion and action in
open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Adame advised the public that the executive sessions held regarding the American G.I.
Forum and the Friends of the Coliseum were informational only and that no action was taken or will
be taken in open session. The following motion regarding Items 15-18 was passed with the following
vote:
15 — 18. MOTION NO. 2010-094
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of McKibben, Woolsey &
Villarreal, L.L.P., to provide legal representation in Cause No. 13 -08 -00700 -CV David Torres
vs. City of Corpus Christi; Cause No. 13 -09 -00669 -CV David Torres vs. City of Corpus
Christi; Cause No. 09-61260-4 David Torres vs. City of Corpus Christi; and EEOC No. 36B-
2009-0015 David Torres vs. City of Corpus Christi; at an hourly rate not exceeding $200,
subject to certification of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 25 regarding an update from the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Committee. Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert introduced Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee members Rita Padron, Huxley Smith, Ron Woods, and Carlos
Haney. Mr. Haney referred to a powerpoint presentation including the health issues in the
community; the benefits of Parks and Recreation; the economic impact and tourism impact to the
community; volunteer events and programs; summer youth program for low income families; and
budgetary issues. Mr. Haney stated that the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee requests the
restoration of funding for the summer youth programs in the amount of $121,000.
Council Member Marez thanked the committee members for their commitment to the
community. Mr. Marez encouraged volunteerism and spoke regarding the Playful City USA program
and the budget cuts to the summer youth program. Council Member Leal asked what the alternative
is to the summer youth programs. Mr. Haney explained that children can attend the latchkey
program, however the elimination of the summer youth program affects mainly low income families
that can not afford latchkey.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the Nueces County Water Control
and Improvement District #4 (District). Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez explained that the
City and the District have been in negotiations regarding the District's water rates. Mr. Martinez
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provided a brief overview of the revisions to the contract and presented an amended copy of the
contract with changes requested by the District. Mr. Martinez introduced District representatives
Mark Young and Charlie Zahn.
Mr. Zahn thanked Mr. Martinez and First Assistant City Attorney Jay Reining for their
assistance with the contract. Mr. Zahn stated that the District and the City have developed a
relationship that will be beneficial for all users of water services on Mustang Island in the future.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to amend the ordinance to incorporation the changes to the
contract. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney and passed. The foregoing motion was passed
and approved with the foregoing vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez,
Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
20. ORDINANCE NO. 028583
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a revised treated water supply contract
between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Water Control and Improvement
District # 4; providing for publication.
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".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 21 regarding Packery Channel Monitoring.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya introduced Deidre Williams with the Division of
Nearshore Research, Conrad Blucher Institute for Surveying and Science, Texas A & M University -
Corpus Christi. Ms. Williams referred to a powerpoint presentation including a brief history of
Packery Channel; the reasons for monitoring Packery Channel; the results from the data collection;
seasonal changes; shoreline position change; the Mollie Beattie Coastal Habitat Community; a
summary of Packery Channel facts; and the successes at Packery Channel.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the region of scour; the
difference between the erosion near Whitecap; changes at Packery Channel County park; the depth
of the channel; whether dredging is suggested at this time; when to re-evaluate the financial model
regarding dredging; and the amount of money spent on repairs to the jetty after Hurricane Ike.
Council Member Adler requested that Ms. Williams make a presentation on Packery Channel
to the Island Strategic Action Committee.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
21.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028584
Ordinance appropriating $325,517 of the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Reinvestment
Zone No. 2 Fund 1111 for Packery Channel Monitoring for 2010-2011; changing the FY
2009-2010 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 to increase appropriations
by $325,517.
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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".
21.b. MOTION NO. 2010-095
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
contract between the City and Texas A&M University— Corpus Christi (Division of Nearshore
Research) in the amount of $325,517 for a restated not to exceed amount fee of $929,639
for Packery Channel Quarterly Monitoring for 2010-2011.
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 19 regarding the consideration of a Charter
Amendment Election. City Secretary Chapa stated that the Council requested that staff bring back
this item for consideration and invite the Charter Review Committee members. Mr. Chapa
introduced Charter Review Committee members including Chairman Bob White, Bill Kopecky, John
Bell and Mary Kay Fant. Mr. Chapa reported that the Charter Review Committee listed five (5)
propositions and two (2) recommendations for consideration.
Mr. White provided a background of the Charter Review Committee meetings and the five (5)
propositions as follows: 1) updating the petition requirements for initiative and referendum and recall
elections to comply with State law and make them consistent; 2) increasing the salary of city council
members to $12,500 per year and of the Mayor to $18,750 per year and allowing the Mayor and
other members of the City Council or their families who are eligible to participate in any health and
dental plans offered to city employees if they pay 100% of the premiums for such plans; 3) changing
the term limits on the Mayor and Council members to cumulative lifetime maximum limit and
disallowing a person to become eligible for election to a new term limit after not serving one full
term; 4) addition a position of City Auditor who shall be appointed by the City Council; and 5)
clarifying the provisions concerning leases, franchise and use privilege agreements to include
authorization to enter into license agreements when a lease or franchise is not applicable and allow
multi-year agreements no longer than five years.
City Secretary Chapa stated that state legislation has set a deadline of December 31, 2010
for cities who decide to move their elections to the November election date. Mr. Chapa explained
that currently the Charter restricts making this change and if the council is interest in moving to the
November date, an election would have to be held this November to amend the Charter. Mr. Chapa
added that if there is no interest to move the election to November, the Charter Amendment Election
could be held in May during the regular Council elections.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: clarification of the petition
requirements; whether a decision of the Council to support placing an item on a future ballot for
changing the election date to November would comply with the deadline by the Texas Legislature;
issues with the lifetime maximum on term limits; consideration to increase staff designated for
Council; reasons for considering the November election date; consideration of a "cooling off' period
after term limits have been met; the internal auditor position and cost for this position; the Municipal
Court Committee's recommendation for an amendment to clarify the process for removal of
Municipal Court Judges; the salary increase for council members; separating the health insurance
issue on Proposition 2; the comparison of costs associated with holding an election in November in
odd or even years and May and the percentage of voter turnout; concern with voter fatigue,
partisanship campaigns, and cost of campaigns associated with a November even year election
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date; changing the fiscal year; changing the wording in Proposition 3 from "shall" to "may"; the total
number of races held in a November even year; the reason the city auditor position was originally
eliminated; and the survey of Texas cities moving the election of officers to the November Uniform
date.
Council Member Chesney directed staff to provide a financial analysis of the costs
associated with an election held in May versus November and the percentage of voter turnout for
the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) and Del Mar College during the November
even year election date.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Mary Ann Kelley, 4302 Schanen,
spoke regarding the health insurance for council members; voting forthe City Attorney position; and
in support of a City Auditor position. Huxley Smith, 1930 Thames, spoke in support of a November
election. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, stated that the City Council members should be
permanent full-time positions and spoke in support of a City Auditor.
City Secretary Chapa called for the vote on Proposition 1 regarding petition requirements
and was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo,
Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa called for the vote on Proposition 2 regarding the council
compensation. A brief discussion ensued regarding separating the health insurance issue from the
council salary issue.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to vote on Proposition 2 regarding salary increase forthe Mayor
and Council as recommended by the Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chesney. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Adler voting "Aye"; Adame, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa called for the vote on Proposition 3 regarding term limits for council
members. Mr. Chesney made a motion to amend to not accept Proposition 3 as recommended by
the Committee and amend the language to include a "waiting" period of six (6) years after term limits
have been met.
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".
City Secretary Chapa then polled the Council for their vote on Proposition 3 as amended by
Mr. Chesney.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Leal and
Scott voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa called for the vote on Proposition 4 regarding the position of City
Auditor. Mr. Scott made a motion to change the language from "shall" to "may". The motion was
seconded by Mr. Marez. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Adame, Marez and Scott, voting "Aye";
Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, and Martinez, voting "No".
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote on Proposition 4 as recommended by
the Committee.
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".
City Secretary Chapa called for the vote on Proposition 5 regarding leases, franchises and
use privilege agreements.
Proposition 5 was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo,
Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mr. Marez made a motion to support a proposition to authorize the removal of Municipal
Court Judges to be reviewed by the Municipal Court Committee prior to submission to the full
council. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa asked the Council whether there was interest in considering the
November election date at the time.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to delay the vote on this item to allow staff to provide the
information he requested to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez. A brief discussion
ensued regarding the cost of the election in November versus May and the number of voter turnout
for CCISD and Del Mar during a November even election date. Mr. Chesney withdrew his motion.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to move the election date to November. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, and Marez,
voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No".
Mr. Chapa stated that based on the direction provided by Council, staff will plan on holding a
Charter Amendment Election during the May 2011 city council elections.
In response to Council Member Marez, Mr. Chapa explained that the Council will have the
option to add or delete additional charter amendments prior to calling the election including a
possible item regarding board and committee appointments 30 days before and during the election
period.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Bill and Marjorie Walraven, 4609
Wilma, presented the Council with books that were purchased by a local citizen. Ms. Walraven
stated that the book is a collection of columns written by Mr. Walraven about veterans, especially
from World War II. Wilson Wakefield, 6026 Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas plant.
Jeff Fonseca, 1822 Kern, spoke regarding the City's total outstanding principal debt and the budget.
Foster Edwards, CEO/President of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the
CC to DC trip; the "Burgers by the Bay" event on May 7th; and the Wallace Bajjalli project in Waco,
Texas. Robert McCleary spoke regarding the Council's vote to demolish the Memorial Coliseum.
Mary Ann Kelly, 4302 Schanen, asked the Council to allow the voters to vote on a statue of Christ in
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Corpus Christi. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain Drive, thanked the staff for addressing a street light issue on
her street. Ms. Veith applauded City Secretary Chapa for the city always running a good election and
recommended cutting spending by reducing the number of election workers at polling places.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the Texas Combination Tax and
Surplus Airport Revenue Certificates of Obligation. Interim Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez explained that this item is a request for the approval to publish a notification of intention to
sell certificates of obligation for the quick turnaround facility on May 2nd and May 9th. Ms. Sanchez
added that this item also authorizes the appointment of M.E. Allison as financial advisor. Ms.
Sanchez stated that staff would provide an item on June 15th for approval of an ordinance
authorizing the issuance of the certificates of obligation.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
22.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028585
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas directing publication of
notice of intention to issue City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus
Airport Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2010 in an amount up to
$5,500,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making permanent public
improvements to the City's Airport facilities, including the Quick Turnaround Facility;
complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule
15c2-12; and providing an effective date.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was absent.
22.b. MOTION NO. 2010-096
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison & Co., Inc. as financial advisor for the
City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination Tax and Surplus Airport Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2010.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding an amendment to the professional
services contract with Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander and Linville, Inc. (PGAL) for the new Corpus
Christi International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turn Around Facility. Director of
Engineering Services Pete Anaya provided a background of the selection of PGAL through a
request for proposal process (RP) for a multi-year service agreement. Mr. Anaya stated that 25
amendments have been made to the PGAL contract and added that the City has engaged the
services of Jacob Engineering for any projects moving forward. In response to Mr. Kieschnick, Mr.
Anaya reported that this contract is for a series of airport project improvements. Council Member
Martinez requested that staff provide prior council action as supporting documentation.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
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23. MOTION NO. 2010-097
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 25 to the
professional architectural/engineering services contract with Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander
and Linville, Inc. (PGAL) of Dallas, Texas in an amount not to exceed $517,000, for a
restated not to exceed total fee of $3,927,771.10 for design, bid, and construction phase
services for a new Corpus Christi International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Quick
Turnaround Facility (QTA).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo and Marez were
absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 24 regarding the Yorktown Boulevard
Improvements action plan. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya stated that in response to
Council direction, staff has prepared an action plan to extend improvement to Yorktown Boulevard.
Mr. Anaya presented the action plan as follows: 1) preparation of a Professional Services
Agreement for the completion of the design of Yorktown Boulevard from Cimarron to Rodd Field
Road; 2) extension of construction improvements to Yorktown Boulevard from Cimarron Boulevard
to the entrance of Bill Witt Park, established as a highest priority construction project; and 3)
preparation of recommendations for Council approval to continue the construction improvements to
Yorktown Boulevard from the entrance of Bill Witt Park to Rodd Field Road.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
24. RESOLUTION NO. 028588
Resolution regarding the Yorktown Boulevard Extension action plan to extend street
improvements from Cimarron Boulevard to Rodd Field Road, to include use of excess Bond
2008 funds, and preparation, for City Council approval, of a Professional Services
Consultant Agreement to provide for design services.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye".
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:37 p.m. on April 27, 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 April 27, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on May 11, 2010.
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WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of May, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary