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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
June 29, 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 Pastor Mark Behrendt with Galilean Lutheran Church and
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Mark Scott.
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 June 22,
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:
Human Relations Commission
Margie Myers (Reappointed)
Jacob Sendejar (Reappointed)
Denise Villagran (Appointed)
Elias Valverde (Appointed)
Judith Labeck (Appointed)
Zachary Zepeda (Appointed)
Janet Zuniga (Appointed)
Ramiro H. Gamboa (Appointed Chairperson for one-year term ending 6-14-11)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 15). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 8 and 15 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2010-151
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $87,013.39
utilizing funds from the 2008 Homeland Security Grant awarded to the City of Corpus Christi
and budgeted in the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the fallowing vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
4. MOTION NO. 2010-152
Motion authorizing the purchase of specialized equipment for a total amount of $76,320
utilizing funds from the 2008 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".
5. MOTION NO. 2010-153
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an extended maintenance
agreement with Positron Public Safety Systems, Inc. in the amount of $122,882.88, of which
$30,720.72 is required for the remainder of FY 2009-2010, far Evergreen Software support
services on the Emergency 911 System. The term of the contract is five years.
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. 028659
Ordinance appropriating $7,769.32 into the Library CIP Fund No. 3210, Project No. 120095,
for improvements to the Anita & W.T. Neyland Public Library from the following sources:
$58.70 from unappropriated interest earnings from the Library CIP Fund No. 3210 and
$7,710.62 from royalties from oil, gas and mineral interests bequeathed to the City library
from the Estate of William T. Neyland; changing the FY 2009-2010 Capital Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 028449 to increase appropriations by $7,769.32.
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".
7. RESOLUTION NO. 028660
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a contract for the
collection of delinquent accounts in automated red light enforcement with Lineberger,
Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP for a fee of 25% of amounts collected on delinquent
accounts turned over to law firm.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9. MOTION NO. 2010-155
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Jhabores Construction of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $299,752 for the Cayo del
Oso Water Line Replacement for the total base bid for water service for Texas A&M
University — Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). (CIP FY2010)
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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. 2010-156
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Coym, Rehmet, and Gutierrez Engineering, L.P. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of $347,735, for preliminary design, design, bid, and construction phase services
and additional services for Buddy Lawrence Drive from Antelope to IH -37. (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. MOTION NO. 2010-157
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Change Order No. 4 to a
construction contract with Malek, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $41,083 for
a restated not to exceed price in the amount of $774,793 to install two variable frequency
drive pumps with new piping, valves, electrical and integrated controls for the Museum of
Science and History HVAC/Air Handling Unit/Chiller/Generator and Fire/Security Repairs
and/or Replacement Project. (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".
12. RESOLUTION NO. 028662
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute into a Local Project
Advance Funding Agreement for Non -Construction (LPAFA-NonCST) with the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of $112,000 for the Southside Mobility
Corridor Feasibility Study for a term of two years. (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".
13. RESOLUTION NO. 028663
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding adoption of
TxDOT's Federally -Approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
14.a. MOTION NO. 2010-158
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Reimbursement Agreement with Smith and Peterson Parties,
Developers of Oso River Estates, Block 4, Lot 1, located south of South Padre Island Drive
(SH 358) and east of Ennis Joslin Road extension, for the construction of a 12 -inch
waterline.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
14.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028664
Ordinance appropriating $223,080.97 from the No. 4030 Water Arterial Transmission and
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Smith and Peterson Parties for the construction of a
12 -inch waterline extending from South Padre Island Drive (SH 358) to Holly Road, as
specified in Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main 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".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 8 regarding utility billing and accounts receivable
delinquency collection services. Council Member Leal spoke regarding the amount of uncollectible
funds currently in arrears and accountability for not taking corrective measures sooner to address
these delinquent accounts. Counci! Member Leal asked why City retirees have not been contacted
and asked to assist the City, for a minimum wage, to collect these delinquent accounts as she had
previously requested. Ms. Leal also volunteered her services as a City retiree. City Manager
Escobar stated that the City has not contacted the retirees at this time. Mr. Escobar reported that as
a council member, Ms. Leal could not volunteer her services due to the perception of conflict with
working with City records and fellow employees. Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien
clarified that this collection firm initiative would not be a cost to the City and the hiring of retirees
would cost the City for additional staffing. Council Member Leal also expressed concern that the
company selected is from Fort Worth and not a local firm. Assistant Director of Financial Services
Michael Barrera was available to respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the Council goal to support local
businesses; an explanation of the matrix for evaluation criteria; the reason that local preference was
not considered in the Request for Information (RFI) process; Quantum Financial Business Services
not being recommended for award based on the higher cost for services; the depository contract
with Frost Bank and whether the City has audited this account; if the City has taken corrective action
to improve the collection efforts for current accounts; whether the Council could direct staff to accept
the agreement with Quantum if they were willing to match the price presented by Credit System
International; and adding local preference credits or stipulations in future bidding processes.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to award the contract to Quantum Financial Business Services
dba Quantum Collection Services contingent upon Quantum agreeing to the same pricing structure
that Credit Systems 1 nternational, Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas submitted. The motion was seconded by
Ms. Leal. A brief discussion ensued regarding whether this action would compromise the integrity of
the bidding process by allowing the local company to change their bid to match another bidder.
Council Member Kieschnick requested that Council receive quarterly reports an outstanding
debt amounts.
Council Member Chesney withdrew his motion and requested that the record reflect that he
would be voting "No" because the contract should be awarded to the local firm (Quantum Financial
Business Services) since there would not be an additional cost to the City but rather the citizens with
delinquent accounts. Mr. Chesney said the bidding process should have included a local preference.
Council Member Leal also stated that she would be voting "No" because the City Council goals
support to keep business local. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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8.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028661
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 17 regarding
delinquent account collection fees to provide that the collection fee charged by a third party
collection service shall be assessed to the person owing the city account; providing for
pu blication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye';
Chesney, Kieschnick, and Leal voting "No".
8.b. MOTION NO. 2010-154
Motion approving a service agreement with Credit Systems International, Inc., of Fort Worth,
Texas for Utility Billing and Accounts Receivable Delinquency Collection Services in
accordance with Request for Information No. BI -0176-10, based on best value fora fee of
17.9% of the debt collected. The term of the contract will be for twelve months with an
option to extend the agreement for up to two additional twelve month periods subject to the
agreement of the contractor and the City Manager or his designee.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Kieschnick, and Leal voting
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the term of appointment for the
Building Code Board of Appeals. In response to Council Member Adler, City Secretary Chapa stated
that the City Charter has a six (6) year term limitation for board members and the current terms for
this board would not allow members to be appointed for a second term. Mr. Chapa added that
decreasing the term of appointments from four (4) to two (2) years allows members the ability to
serve consecutive terms. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. ORDINANCE NO. 028665
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Section 14-226(a)(2)b, entitled
"Terms," regarding the terms of appointment of members of the Building Code Board of
Appeals, by revising the language to decrease the members' term of appointment from four
(4) years to two (2) years, to be applicable to all future appointments.
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:
16. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas vs. Friends of the Coliseum, Cause No. 10-60455-4, in the County
Court at Law Number 4, Nueces County, with possible discussion and action in open
session.
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17. 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.
18. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Regina Lee
vs. City of Corpus Christi; Civil Action No. C-09-190; in the United States District Court,
Southern District of Texas, Corpus Christi Division, 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 Items 16 and 17 were for informational purposes only and that
no action was taken in executive session or will be taken in open session. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows on Item 18:
18. MOTION NO. 2010-159
Motion authorizing the City Manager to employ the law firm of Canales & Simonson, to
provide legal representation in Civil Action No. C-09-190; Regina Lee 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,
Kieschnick, Leal, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo, Marez, and Scott, were
absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 24 regarding an update on the SEATown Way Finding
Signage Project. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya introduced the presentation team
from Gignac & Associates and the Sasaki firm. Raymond Gignac provided a brief overview of the
project including the history of the SEATown and DTown signage and branding; discussions with the
stakeholders; the logo developed; examples of the directional signage; the location plan; the
wayfinding study; and the color study. Director of the Museum and Science and History Rick Stryker
explained that the previous Mayor initiated this process to help unify the Bayfront area to create a
marketing opportunity.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: how citizens will understand the
concept of the signs; the SEATown acronym for Sports, Entertainment, and Arts; the stakeholders
involved in the process; the reason the process has taken five (5) years; funding for the signage
from the Bayfront Development Plan, Phase 1; the timeline for completion of the signage;
incorporating Destination Bayfront; and resolving the name issue regarding North Beach or Corpus
Christi Beach.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding the Downtown Street (Chaparral)
project. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya provided a brief overview of the history of
Chaparral Street. Raymond Gignac and Paul Rabacka with Gignac & Associates were available to
respond to questions. Mr. Gignac referred to a powerpoint presentation including the current
disconnect between SEATown and DTown (Kinney Street to the American Bank Center);
consideration of Chaparral Street as a two-way street; the key downtown streets; Phase 1 and the
possibility for Phases 2-6; photos of similar previous projects that have been successful; and the
project description.
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The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the CIP funding for underground
work on the project; the timing for the decision of parallel versus angle parking on Chaparral;
involvement of the business community; the total project location; funding for Phase 1 and possible
federal funding for Phase 2; shade structures; performing a climate analysis; and the timeline.
Council Member Martinez directed staff to include the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA) in conversations regarding the planning and funding opportunities. Council Member Scott
requested that the presentation for Items 23 and 24 be provided to Wallace Bajjali.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, stated
that he was glad the funding was available for this project and hoped the RTA could become
involved with the project. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23. MOTION NO. 2010-162
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Gignac Architects of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of $335,900 for a total re -stated fee of $350,380 for the Downtown Street
(Chaparral) Project. (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".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding the purchase of a compressed
natural gas fuel dispenser and associated equipment. Director of Intergovernmental Relations Rudy
Garza explained that this item reflects the Gas Departments efforts on compressed natural gas
(CNG) and how the City is utilizing this asset to potentially create a new market. Director of Gas
Department Operations Debbie Marroquin referred to a powerpoint presentation on the CNG efforts
including funding; the incentive rate schedule; infrastructure; example of a fast fill pump; marketing;
training; and steps moving forward. John Alexander and Cristina Cisneros were also available to
respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the conversion plan for fleet
vehicles to CNG; the cost savings incentive; an explanation of home refueling; whetherfleet vehicles
can be purchased with a CNG package; manufactures of CNG vehicles and the difference in costs;
and the lifecycle of the CNG vehicles.
Council Member Martinez asked staff to develop a plan for private/public partnerships to
support the CNG efforts.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
19. MOTION NO. 2010-160
Motion approving the purchase of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel dispenser and
associated equipment from the following companies for the following amounts in accordance
with Bid Invitation No. BI -0115-10, based on low bid, for a total amount of $354,443. The
CNG fuel dispenser and associated equipment will be used by all departments utilizing CNG
vehicles. Funding for the purchase of the CNG fuel dispenser and associated equipment is
budgeted and available in the Gas Grants Fund No. 1053.
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Gas Equipment Systems Allied Equipment
Rancho Cucamonga, CA Odessa, TX
Item Nos. 1, 3 & 4 Item No. 2
$277,943 $76,500
Grand Total: $354,443
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 improvements of the property at
Billing's Bait Stand and Clem's Marina Boat Ramp. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert explained that the boat ramps under the JFK Causeway on the Packery Channel
require some improvements and this project is a result of several partnership efforts between the
City, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, the Saltwater
Fisheries Enhancement Association (SEA) and local businesses.
Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation including
a background; project scope; schedule; project costs; and funding.
In response to Council Member Adler, Mr. Anaya stated that the City is working with the local
Corps of Engineer's office and should receive the permit for the parking area in the next four (4) to
five (5) months as part of Phase 2.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
20.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028666
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to receive $20,000
towards design plans and specifications for the improvements of the property at Billing's Bait
Stand and Clem's Marina Boat Ramp.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo; Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
20.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028667
Ordinance appropriating $20,000 in the Packery Channel CIP Fund No. 3277 from revenue
received from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for reimbursement of design plans and
specifications for the improvements of the property at Billing's Bait Stand and Clem's Marina
Boat Ramp; changing FY 2009-2010 Capital Budget adopted by Ordinance 028449 to
increase appropriations by $20,000.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance 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 21 regarding the landscaping improvements for
the median located at the Gateway to Corpus Christi. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert explained that CITGO Refining Company approach the Park and Recreation
Department on what could be done to improve the medians located at the Gateway to Corpus
Christi at Interstate 37. Ms. Talbert added that CITGO and Parks and Recreation developed a
design for the area and CITGO issued a check to reimburse the City for the materials used and
employees volunteered hours of work to improve that site. Ms. Talbert provided pictures of the
landscaping improvements.
Council Member Scott spoke regarding the grass and weed control efforts for the
landscaped area. Council Members Leal and Marez thanked CITGO for the reimbursement of
materials.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke
regarding volunteering efforts in the community and hopes that other organizations follow CITGO's
lead.
City Secretary announced that Council Member Elizondo would be abstaining from the
discussion and vote on this item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 028668
Ordinance appropriating $17,774.18 in the General Fund No. 1020 from revenue received
from CITGO Refining & Chemicals Co., LP for landscaping improvements for median
located at Gateway to Corpus Christi at IH 37 at Chaparral Street; changing FY 2009-2010
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 to increase estimated revenues and
appropriations by $17,774.18.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Elizondo abstained.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the Weatherization Assistance
Program. Director of Neighborhood Services Eddie Ortega explained that this item is the first
amendment to the agreement forweatherization assistance assessment services with R.E.D. Power
Corporation.
In response to Council Member Marez, Mr. Ortega explained that the weather assistance
program is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
22. MOTION NO. 2010-161
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a First Amendment to the
Agreement for Weatherization Assistance Assessment Services -- Energy Efficiency, for a
cost not to exceed $400 per unit with R.E.D. Power Corporation for the assessments of
determining the energy efficiency of housing units including multi -family and single family
units for the implementation of the Weatherization Assistance Program.
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 25 regarding the Health and Risk Management Claims
Quarterly Report, period ending April 30, 2010 in addition to Clinic recommendations. Director of
Human Resources Cynthia Garcia, Assistant Director of Human Resources Joan McKaughan,
Health Benefits Manager Pat Atkins, Risk Manager Donna James -Spruce, Randy McGraw with
Crest Benefits and Humana representatives were available to respond to questions
Ms. Garcia referred to a powerpoint presentation including the workers' compensation
performance; general liabilities performance; total medical and pharmacy claims; medical and
pharmacy claims by plan; the year to date versus budget totals; the focus for FY2011; wellness
initiatives; and the clinic for employees and dependents.
Mr. McGraw provided an explanation of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the wellness
clinic including a background of the process; a review of the historical data provided by Humana; the
feasibility to move forward on the project; the design to allow the Council to scale the proposal up or
down; requiring the clinic to be opened five (5) days a week for eight (8) hours a day and staffed by
at least one (1) medical assistant, (1) physicians assistant, and may or may not have a physician on
site; the services to focus on primary care and support for wellness initiatives; and terms for initially
three -years with an option for two (2) one-year extensions, Mr. McGraw added that other
considerations for the clinic include funding and location of the clinic. Mr. McGraw reported that the
initial description of the clinic should at least be 700 square feet containing at least two (2) exam
rooms, restroom facilities; proper records storage; a reception/waiting area; and parking. Mr.
McGraw stated that the RFP is targeted to be released no later than July 9tr' with anticipated
approval by City Council on September 28th.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the number of catastrophic
outliers for medical and pharmacy claims; an explanation of the early retiree reinsurance program;
whether the reimbursement from the early retiree reinsurance program can offset GASB, impact the
long term liability for GASB, or be used to fund the clinic; the increase for partially un -blending the
rates for retirees; the composition of the insurance advisory committee, how the members were
selected, and the diversity of the members; funding for the clinic; incorporating the clinic as part of
the third -party administrator contract; the City conducting site visits to other clinics; the data received
by Humana; the number of clinics that Crest Benefits has helped establish; whether Crest Benefits
recommends the clinic for the City; the estimated return on investment for the clinic; whether
employees accessing the clinic will be optional; whether the RFP requires the City to provide a
facility for the clinic; consideration for combining occupational health with the employee clinic;
whether other existing clinics were developed by partnered governmental entities; the expiration of
the contract with Humana; the terms of the RFP; and an explanation of the three tier pharmacy plan.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Darlene Gregory, 3237 Bimini Drive,
spoke regarding the reduction of HOT funds to the arts and cultural attractions. Ms. Gregory
addressed the affects that the reduction would have on the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures
and Education Center and provided solutions of other ways to assist the Museum. Yalee Shih, Vice
President of the Asian Cultures Museum, spoke regarding the importance of the Asian Cultures
Museum to the community. John Gonsalves, 1514 Oak Harbor, encouraged the support of recycling
efforts for the City. Bart Braselton, 5337 Yorktown and on behalf of the Builders Association of
Corpus Christi, spoke in appreciation of the Council and the work they have done for business and
growth for the City. Foster Edwards, President of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, spoke
regarding the concept of quality of place which includes infrastructure, landscaping, city clean up;
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education system; and quality developments. Carrie Robertson, 4401 Gulfbreeze, encourage the
Council to move forward with the ane regular trash can and one recycle can plan to promote more
recycling. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, acknowledge the work of Eloy Salazar and the members of
the Type A board for their support to the Democratic Convention and the convention's economic
impact to the community.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 26 regarding a discussion on the recycling options. Assistant
City Manager Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including a history of recycling;
the recommendation currently programmed in the FY2011 budget; Options 1, 2, and 3 for
consideration; the RecycleBank concept; the results of how RecycleBank increases recycling; the
rewards from RecycleBank; the education programs for recycling; the recycling matrix; and staffs
recommendation.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether offering commercial
recycling will be an optional service; the financial value added to the general fund in the amount of
$958,000 for the recommendation currently programmed in the FY2011 budget; the age of the
recycling trucks; the amount spent on the CNG and non -CNG recycle trucks; the number of
households in the City; an analysis on the impact that increasing recycling would have to expand the
life of the landfill; a breakdown of the $958,000 savings; consideration of increasing the cost of the
recycle carts to $2.00; the saving for the elimination of 36 positions; the number of recycle carts
being purchased and the cost for each cart; and the options for recycling glass including
"glassphalt".
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Chief Hooks provided a brief update on the status of Hurricane Alex.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 27 regarding the proposed FY2010-2011 Operating Budget:
Internal Service, Special Revenue, and Debt Service Funds. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez
referred to a powerpoint presentation including the Internal Service Funds summary of fund
balances, full time equivalents, and expenditures for the Stores, Maintenance Services, Municipal
Information, Engineering Services and Risk Management Funds; the Special Revenue Funds
summary of fund balance rollforwards and revenues and expenditures for the Hotel Occupancy Tax
(HOT), Red Light Photo Enforcement, Reinvestment Zones 2 and 3, Seawall Improvement and
Arena Facility, Business/Job Development, Development Services, Visitors Facility, Local
Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), and Crime Control District Funds; the comparative debt
obligations, the revenues and expenditures, and total debt service for the Debt Service Fund; and
the budget calendar.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the software for Engineering
Services; the reduction of full-time equivalents in Engineering Services; the status of GASB 45; the
reason HOT funds are transferred to the General Fund; reduction of the funding to the arts groups;
whether there is a maximum fee that can be charged for renewing vehicle registration; lowering the
appropriation for reserve dredging in the Packery Channel TIF Fund; the location of the depository
funds; the structure of the TIF bonds; approved projects for affordable housing; the savings for the
chiller at the arena; whether the debt obligations are on a negative amortization; the total principal
balances overall; the "plug and play" concept for potential adjustments; additional ideas or
suggestions to realize additional saving; consideration to fund arts specifically for marketing Corpus
Christi; an update on the privatization efforts; the terms for the red light photo contract with RedFlex;
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the effective tax rate; whether there would be an additional rate increase to fund a potential Bond
2012 Election; the total expenditures in the budget for FY09-10 and FY10-11; the increase in
salaries for the firefighters as part of the collective bargaining contract; and the zero based
budgeting process.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the recommendation to increase taxes from $0.56 to
$0.58 for a total amount of $1.6 million. There was a general consensus of the Council to provide
the Council with a list of contingencies for alternative considerations in lieu of the tax increase.
Council Member Martinez requested a report on the saving for hiring in-house engineers
versus the use of outside consultants. Council Member Scott requested a report on the programs
funded for affordable housing by the Type A Board and a memo with a breakdown of the distribution
of the HOT funds. Council Member Kieschnick asked that the memo on the HOT funds include a
balance statement including how long the programs have been subsidized by the HOT fund.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 29, 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 June 29, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on July 6, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 6th day of July, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL