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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Brent Chesney
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
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 Reverend Ernest Phillips, PhD with Unity by the Sea 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 May 11,
2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 6). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Martinez requested that Item 5 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2010-107
Motion approving a supply agreement with HD Supply Water Works, of Corpus Christi,
Texas for pipe repair clamps in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0096-10 based on low
bid for an estimated twelve-month expenditure of $302,515.42, of which $75,628.86 is
required for the remainder of FY 2010. The term of the supply agreement will be for twelve-
months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and City Manager or his designee. Funds are available in the
Water, Wastewater, and Park and Recreation department operations budgets 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".
3. MOTION NO. 2010-108
Motion approving authorized list of financial underwriters.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
INDEXED
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 2
4. MOTION NO. 2010-109
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
J.S. Haren Company of Athens, Tennessee, in the amount of $447,000 for the Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Lift Station Pump Replacement project.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6. ORDINANCE NO. 028605
Granting approval to AEP Texas Central Company, for the partial assignment of its franchise
to construct, maintain and operate lines and appurtenances and appliances for conducting
electricity in, over, under and through the streets, avenues, alleys and public rights-of-way of
the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to Electric Transmission Texas, LLC. (First Reading —
05/11/10)
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 5 regarding the development of L & F Subdivision
Lot 1. Council Member Martinez asked questions regarding the affects this item will have on the
trust funds and when the trust funds would be presented for Council consideration. Assistant City
Manager Johnny Perales explained that the water trust funds were doing well and there were plenty
of funds to support this project. Mr. Perales added that there is currently an extensive demand on
the wastewater funds. Mr. Perales stated that staff will be presenting an ordinance within the next
two months regarding the modification of the trust funds. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
5.a. MOTION NO. 2010-110
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a Deferment Agreement with N.M. Edificios,
LLC, (Developer), in the amount of $714,634.80 for public improvements including
construction of water and wastewater improvements for L & F Subdivision, Lot 1 located on
State Highway 44, west of Bockholt Road and east of Clarkwood Road, in accordance with
the Platting Ordinance Section V — Required Improvements, Subsection A. 3. b), contingent
upon receipt of a Letter of Credit approved by the City.
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. MOTION NO. 2010-111
Motion approving the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement submitted by N.M. Edificios, LLC, developer of L & F
Subdivision Lot 1 located on State Highway 44, west of Bockholt Road and east of
Clarkwood Road, for the extension of a 10 -inch collection line, including all related
appurtenances.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 3
5.c. MOTION NO. 2010-112
Motion approving the Water Grid Main Extension Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement submitted by N.M. Edificios, LLC, developer of L & F Subdivision Lot 1 located
on State Highway 44, west of Bockholt Road and east of Clarkwood Road, for the extension
of a 12 -inch grid main line, including all related appurtenances.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
5.d. ORDINANCE NO. 028604
Ordinance appropriating $296,483.86 from the No. 4030 Water Arterial Transmission & Grid
Main Trust Fund to reimburse N.M. Edificios, LLC, for the extension of an 12 -inch grid main
line, including all related appurtenances for development of L & F Subdivision Lot 1, as
specified in the Water Grid Main Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
7. 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.
8. 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 250th District Court,
Travis County, with possible discussion and action in open session.
9. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Cause No. C
09-185, Andres Villasana et al vs. City of Corpus Christi et al, in the United States District
Court for the Southern District of Texas, with possible discussion and action in open
session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. City
Secretary Chapa advised the public that the executive sessions held regarding Items 7 and 8 were
informational only and that no action was taken or will be taken in open session. The following
motion was passed with the following vote:
9. MOTION NO. 2010-113
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of McKibben, Woosley &
Villarreal, L.L.P. to provide legal representation to the City, and to employ the law firm of
Canales & Simonson, to provide legal representation to the City police officers, in Cause No.
09-cv-185, Andres Villasana et al v. City of Corpus Christi et al; at an hourly rate not
exceeding $200, subject to certification of funds.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 4
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 referred to Item 10, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0410-01, Mitchell Vicha and Courtney Urban Vicha: A change of zoning from "F-
R" Farm -Rural District to "RE" Residential Estate District resulting in a change of land use
from Vacant Agriculture use to Single Family Residential Estate use on property described
as a 3.0 acre property out of the Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Gardens Tract, Section
52, Lots 32 and 33, generally located southeast of Waldron Road, at 4121 Waldron Road.
Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint
presentation including an aerial photograph; zoning map; existing land use map; "F -R" and "RE"
allowable uses; views of the subject property; future land use map; and department comments. Ms.
Macon stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "RE"
Residential Estate District.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Leal, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
10. ORDINANCE NO. 028606
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Mitchell Vicha and Courtney Urban
Vicha, by changing the Zoning Map in reference to 3.0 acres out of the Flour Bluff and
Encinal Farm and Gardens Tract Lots 32 and 33, Section 52, from "F -R" Farm -Rural District
to "RE" Residential Estate District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame referred to Item 11, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0410-02, Ralu Bhagat: A change of zoning from "1-2" Light Industrial District to "B-
4" General Business District resulting in a change of land use from Vacant Light -Industrial
use to General Business use to build a 39,000 square foot Holiday Inn Express on property
described as 1.93 acres out of the Whelan Tract Unit 4, Block 1, Lot 1, generally located
north of Savage Lane, west of N. Navigation Boulevard, east of Krill Street, approximately
100 feet south of Interstate 37 (IH -37), at 929 N. Navigation Boulevard.
Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint
presentation including an aerial photo; the zoning map; existing land use map; "1-2" and "B-4"
allowable uses; views of the subject property; and the future land use map. Ms. Goode -Macon
stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the "B-4" General
Business District.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 5
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Gosha Bhagat, representative for the
applicant, asked the Council to consider the zoning change to "B-4".
Mayor Adame announced that he would be abstaining on the vote for this item.
Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Chesney, and
passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 028607
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Raju Bhagat, by changing the Zoning
Map in reference to 1.93 acres out of Whelan Tract Unit 4 Block 1, Lot 1, from "1-2" Light -
Industrial District to "B-4" General Business District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer
clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame abstained.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 12 regarding the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors
Bureau Quarterly Report. Keith Arnold, CEO/President of the CVB, referred to a powerpoint
presentation including the mission statement; occupancy and average daily rate statistics; hotel
collections; economic impact cycle; spring break overview; nature tourism initiative update;
convention sales; the visitor information kiosks; social media and database management; search
engine marketing and optimization; communications; examples of media advertising; and the Most
Value Partner (MVP) Program. Mr. Arnold introduced board members in attendance including Mark
Schaberg, Jyoti Patel, John Trice, and Bill Morgan.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the state statistics for occupancy;
the "Convention and Tourism Week" activities; and ecotourism.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 13 regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District
quarterly report. Susie Luna Saldana, Chair of the Crime Control and Prevention District Board,
thanked the Council for their appointments to the Crime Control Board. Pat Eldridge, Police
Administration Manager, referred to a powerpoint presentation including the continued focus on core
programs; the assignment of police officers, an overview of the budget; and the budget calendar.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the continuation of the pawn
shop detail; graffiti eradication; and the projected growth of revenue.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 14 regarding the Health and Risk Management Claims
Report, Year-to-date period ending January 31, 2010. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia
referred to a powerpoint presentation including plan enrollment for active and retired employees;
total medical and pharmacy expenses by subscriber type; total medical and pharmacy expenses by
plan; medical and pharmacy expenses paid; claims by category comparison; cost per employee
performance; total costs of expenses and revenues; workers' compensation performance and
claims; general liability performance and claims; and the status of City vehicle accidents.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 6
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the total medical and pharmacy
expenses for public safety; the total percentage of medical care costs for all plans; the percentage of
total claims costs for facility inpatient care; the possibility for making it a requirement for employees
to go to primary care physicians prior to a specialist; receiving services and data from Humana;
concerns that Humana is not providing proprietary information to allow the consultant and the City to
receive the most accurate information; having Humana representatives and the consultant available
for questions during presentations; the costs per employee performance; the major reasons for
increased utilization of the plan; the employee committee for insurance issues; the status on the
creation of the clinic; whether the City can have a contract with Humana as the third -party
administrator and use different networks; the terms for termination of the contract with Humana;
ways to reduce utilization of health care; GASB 45; Council's direction to pursue the implementation
of a clinic; when staff will provide the Council with information on the clinic and request for proposal
(RFP); and whether the Health Department can be used to provide clinic services.
Council Member Marez requested that the City Manager immediately draft a letter to
Humana requesting that they provide the City's proprietary information as requested by staff.
Council Member Scott asked staff to provide an analysis of the costs for utilization and ways to
reduce these numbers.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Charter Amendment Election.
City Secretary Chapa explained that this item was brought back at the request of Council Member
Kieschnick to discuss the direction to staff to move the election of officers from May to November.
Council Member Kieschnick reported that numerous members of the community and
representatives of District 1 asked that he reconsider his vote to move the election to November. Mr.
Kieschnick stated that after reviewing the data regarding voter turnout; voter fatigue; and the costs
associated with a November election, he has determined that a November election is more
beneficial allowing larger voter representation and lower costs. Mr. Kieschnick added that voter
fatigue should not be a factor; however, he hopes that the voters consider the local issues. Mr.
Kieschnick asked that the Council reconsider this item.
Council Member Chesney thanked Mr. Kieschnick for requesting that this item be brought
back for reconsideration. Mr. Chesney spoke regarding increased voter turnout and the significant
cost savings for November of even numbered year elections. Mr. Chesney added that there should
not be a concern that the election will become a partisan race. In response to Mr. Chesney, City
Secretary Chapa explained that should the Council decided to hold a November even year election,
the ballot should include language to allow the extension of the current Council terms or have a
transition election in May 2011 with the newly elected Council having a term of one and half years.
Mr. Chesney spoke in support of the transition election in May 2011.
Council Member Martinez expressed that she would prefer that all city and local issues be in
one election; however, she does support the November even year election based on the statistics
regarding voter turnout and costs.
Council Member Marez spoke in support of a November election based on the larger number
of voter turnout. Mr. Marez strongly encouraged the public to support the November election. Mr.
Marez also supported the transition election in May 2011.
Council Member Scott spoke in opposition of a November election based on the following
issues: that other cities in Texas continue to have stand alone elections; the lack of focus on local
politics; and the partisan politics.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 7
Council Member Leal spoke in support of a November election and stated that there will not
be voter fatigue.
Council Member Elizondo stated that he supported a November election due to the cost
savings and the election of council members by a larger representation of voters.
In response to Mayor Adame, City Secretary Chapa reported that bond elections held during
a November election have historically been more successful.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka,
encouraged the Council to reconsider placing an amendment requiring a "maximum salary" to
council compensation on the ballot.
Mr. Chesney made a motion directing staff to take the actions necessary to bring back an
ordinance calling the Charter Amendment Election to change City Council election to November of
even numbered years and to allow for a transition election in May 2011; and other Council approved
propositions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. MOTION NO. 2010-114
Motion directing staff to plan fora Charter Amendment Election on November 2, 2010 that
would include a charter amendment proposition changing the City Council election date from
the second Saturday in May to the November uniform election date of even numbered years
and to allow for a transition election in May 2011, with a shortened term of a year and a half,
and other Council approved propositions.
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".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 16 regarding the Bayfront Development Plan,
Phase 3. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya announced that Items 16 through 18
construction costs have been adjusted to reflect the current bidding environment. Mr. Anaya referred
to a powerpoint presentation including a background, project limits, project phases and delivery;
project roadway scope; schedule; and costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the project scope; delaying the
project for the inclusion of Destination Bayfront; the original concept to include relocating the
northbound lane of Shoreline back to the water side before the Art Museum; the consideration of
shortening the roadwork in front of the Art Center and investing the cost saving in Sherrill Park; the
parking lane on Shoreline; the park located north of the Art Center; the timeline to commence
construction and completion; the breakdown of administrative and engineering costs; concern that
the concept sold to the Council for Phase 3 would be similar to the work performed on Phase 1 and
that this concept for roadway work and utilities only was not what was presented to the Council or
the voters; and the traffic analysis.
Council Member Scott requested that staff have conversations with HDR on whether they
would consider shortening the roadwork and take the savings from the road improvements and
invest it in Sherrill Park. Council Member Marez asked that staff provide a design outlining the total
concept for Phase 3. Council Member Adler directed staff to provide a breakdown of the
administrative and engineering costs for this project.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 8
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Bill Kopecky, 3609 Topeka, spoke
regarding the use of abbreviations to explain technical engineering terms; the lane north of the Art
Center; and the consideration of four traffic lanes. Mr. Kopecky strongly encourage the Council to
consider six lanes. Dorothy Romella spoke in opposition to changing Shoreline and the demolition of
Memorial Coliseum.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16. MOTION NO. 2010-115
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of $1,126,976.70, for a total re -stated fee of $1,168,976.70 for the Bayfront
Development Plan, Phase 3. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adler, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez voting "No"; Adame
abstained.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 17 the Williams Drive Project. Director of
Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation regarding the background;
project site; project scope; the existing and proposed road section; phasing descriptions; project
delivery; schedule; and costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: Regional Transportation
Authority (RTA) participation for upgrades to RTA bus stops; the drainage improvements; and the
hike and bike trails.
Council Member Scott recommended providing the hike and bike trail on only one side.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
17.a. MOTION NO. 2010-116
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with RVE, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $974,190, for preliminary
design, design, bidding, and construction phase services and additional services for
Williams Drive, Phase 1, from Rodd Field to Nile Drive. (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".
17.b. MOTION NO. 2010-117
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Naismith Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,106,174,
for preliminary design, design, bidding, and construction phase services and additional
services for Williams Drive, Phase 2, from Nile Drive to Airline. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 9
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 18 regarding the Staples Street Improvements.
Director of Engineering Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background;
project limits of Phases 1 and 2; engineering and construction scope of services; off site drainage
basin study limits; schedule; and costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: coordinating improvements with
the proposed redevelopment of Parkdale Plaza; traffic concems for the neighborhood; whether both
phases could be done simultaneously; the timeline for Phase 2; reversing Phases 1 and 2; and the
status of the Wal-Mart project.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
18. MOTION NO. 2010-118
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with LNV Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $1,892,273 for
design, bid, construction and additional phase services for Staples Street (BOND ISSUE
2008):
• Staples Street, Phase 1 from Brawner to Barracuda
• Staples Street, Phase 2 from Barracuda to Gollihar
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 called for petitions from the audience. Hector T. Morales, representative of the
Good Government Leadership Council (GGLC), spoke regarding the objectives, mission statement
and vision of the group to present important issues of interest for the public. Dr. James Klein, 3501
Monterrey Street, spoke regarding the issue from GGLC regarding changing the City Council
meeting to evening hours to allow for more public involvement. Teresa Klein, 3501 Monterrey Street,
reiterated the GGLC's focus and spoke in support of the evening Council meetings. Foster Edwards,
President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, thanked the City for improving the
potholes in the community; the graduation of the Leadership Corpus Christi Class (LCCC) on June
3rd; the deadline for applications for the new LCCC class; the State of the State luncheon on May
19th at the Solomon Ortiz Center; and the new park on the north end of Shoreline Drive. Martha
Winkler, spoke in opposition to the Memorial Coliseum demolition. Wilson Wakefield, 6026
Killarmet, spoke in opposition to the Las Brisas Plant.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the selection of the underwriters for
the certificates of obligation. Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez explained
that this item is for approval of the recommended financial team for the issuance of the certificates
of obligations.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 10
19. MOTION NO. 2010-119
Motion authorizing the appointment of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. as Senior Manager;
and Loop Capital Markets, LLC as Co -Manager for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Certificates of Obligation, Series 2010, and the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas General Improvement Bonds, Series 2010.
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 20 regarding the appointment of the financing
team for the sale of bonds. Interim Director of Financial Services provided a brief overview of the
recommended financial team and underwriters.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
20. MOTION NO. 2010-120
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison & Co., Inc. as Financial Advisor; Frost
Bank as Senior Manager; and Coastal Securities, Inc., Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley &
Company, Sterne Agee, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. as Co -Managers for the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2010A.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Elizondo was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 21 regarding the Corpus Christi Digital Community
Development Corporation (CCDCDC). Director of Municipal Information Systems (MIS) Michael
Armstrong explained that this item is a request for the dissolution of the CCDCDC. Mr. Armstrong
explained the duties of the CCDCDC and stated that the purpose of the Corporation no longer
exists. Mr. Armstrong reported that this ordinance will direct the CCDCDC to pass a resolution of
dissolution that will be filed with the Secretary of State.
In response to Council Member Marez, Mr. Armstrong explained that the dissolution of the
corporation will not affect the hotspot areas.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 028608
Ordinance directing the Board of the Corpus Christi Digital Community Development
Corporation to proceed with the dissolution of the Corporation, with said dissolution to be
effective on July 31, 2010.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Scott was absent.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 18, 2010 — Page 11
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the naming of the State School Park.
City Manager Escobar announced that this item was withdrawn by staff.
22. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
of Airport Road at Horne Road, the Manuel Q. Salinas Park.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the City's financial policies. Assistant
City Manager Martinez provided a brief overview of the changes in the financial polices, including
the inclusion of the zero based budgeting process.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
23. RESOLUTION NO. 028609
Resolution amending Financial Policies adopted by Resolution No. 028176 and providing
financial policy direction on preparation of the FY 2010-11 Budget.
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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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:34 p.m. on May 18, 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 May 18, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on May 25, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of May, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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