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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 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
*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 Pastor Stan Whites with Grace United Methodist Church
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member 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 July 13,
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:
Civil Service Commission
Catherine F. Lutz (Appointed)
Hector Saenz, Jr. (Appointed)
Ethics Commission
Dr. Haysam D. Dawod (Appointed)
Planning Commission
A. Javier Huerta (Appointed)
Govind B. Nadkarni (Appointed)
John S. Taylor (Appointed)
Civil Service Board
Hector Saenz, Jr. (Appointed)
Vicki Jean Alexander (Appointed)
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Patrick McCullough (Appointed)
Gerald Rogen (Appointed)
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 17). There were no
comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa announced that staff is requesting to withdraw Item
10 and bring it back for consideration in August. City Secretary Chapa also announced that staff is
requesting that Item 17 be pull for an amendment. Council members requested that Items 3, 11, and
12 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
INDEXED
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 2010 — Page 2
4. MOTION NO. 2010-174
Motion approving the purchase of one hundred and fifty (150) units of soft body armor from
Nardis, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0048-10 based
on best value for a total amount of $94,050. Funds are available from the Edward Byrne
Justice Assistance Grant in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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. 2010-175
Motion approving the purchase of hardware, software, and services to upgrade the Port
Aransas and Packery Channel 800 Mhz radio sites to Project 25 capable systems from
Dailey & Wells Communications, of San Antonio, Texas based on sole source for a total
expenditure of $113,400. Funds are available through the Public Safety Interoperable
Communications Grant.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
6. MOTION NO. 2010-176
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) 2010 Dodge 3500D ambulance from Dallas
Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Dallas, Texas for the total amount of $115,000. The award is based
on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Houston Galveston Area Council (H -
GAC). This ambulance will be used to replace Medic Unit 2 which was in an accident and
damaged beyond repair. Funds for the purchase of the ambulance are in the FY2009-2010
Fire Department Operating Budget.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
7. RESOLUTION NO. 028699
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease agreement with Del
Mar College for 2,310 square feet of office and classroom space at Del Mar College West
Campus to be used to provide administrative and instructional support to the Fire Academy,
for annual rental payment of $40,000, subject to automatic annual renewals.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028700
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application, for the
Solid Waste Department, in the amount of $25,000, to the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments for recycling and anti -litter education and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 2010 — Page 3
8.b. RESOLUTION NO. 028701
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application, for the
Neighborhood Services Department, in the amount of $31,000, to the Coastal Bend Council
of Governments to fund a tire recycling event, and an advertising and educational campaign
to promote proper disposal of tires and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
8.c. RESOLUTION NO. 028702
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $5,000 to the Coastal Bend Council of Governments for projects sponsored by
the Advisory Committee on Community Pride and Clean City Advisory Committee to fund
clean up, beautification and recycling events, and to execute all related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028703
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant of $50,000 from
the Texas Department of State Health Services for personnel costs and travel expenses to
fund a Hospital Preparedness Program relating to a plan for responding to an act of
terrorism and to execute all related documents; and ratifying acceptance of the grant
agreement to begin July 1, 2010.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
9.b. ORDINANCE N O. 028704
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $50,000 from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund to fund a Hospital Preparedness Program
relating to a plan for responding to an act of terrorism.
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".
10. WITHDRAWN BY STAFF
Procedures" to limit service on boards, commissions, committees or corporations, effective
upon passage.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 028707
Ordinance appropriating $125,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the Fund No. 5612
for Workers Compensation Claims Costs; changing the FY 2009-2010 Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 028252 by increasing expenditures by $125,000.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 2010 — Page 4
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".
14. MOTION NO. 2010-177
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 26 to the
professional architectural/engineering services contract with Pierce, Goodwin, Alexander
and Linville, Inc. (PGAL) of Dallas, Texas in an amount not to exceed $97,087.83, for a
restated not to exceed total fee of $4,024,859.13 for additional construction management
and inspection services for Taxiway Rehabilitation Project No. 10019, Taxiway
Signage/Lighting Project No. 10020, Airfield Drainage Phase 6 Project No. 10021, and
Airfield Perimeter Road Improvements Project No. 10027.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
15. MOTION NO. 2010-178
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Job Order Contract with
Barcom Commercial Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $136,992.83 for Fire
Station # 12 Driveway and Parking Lot Installation located at 2120 Rand Morgan Road.
(BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
16. MOTION NO. 2010-179
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Environmental Consulting Services Contract with the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries
Program, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $155,721 for a restated not to
exceed fee of $527,441 for Phase 2 of the Nueces River Basin Feasibility Study (Nueces
Delta Ecological Field Research and Nueces Delta Hydrodynamic Transport Analysis and
Modeling).
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 3 regarding the purchase of heavy trucks. Council
Member Leal stated that she did not support the use of the matrix system for evaluating bids and
awards should be made to companies that are the lowest bidder. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2010-173
Motion approving the purchase of four (4) heavy trucks in the amount of $528,822; and the
lease purchase of three (3) heavy trucks in the amount of $246,533 for a grand total of
$775,355.00. The equipment is awarded to the following companies for the following
amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0160-10 based on low bid meeting
specifications and low bid. The heavy trucks will be used by the Street, Water, and
Wastewater Departments. All units are replacements to the fleet. Funding for the purchase
of the heavy trucks is available in the Capital Outlay Budget of the Maintenance Services
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 2010 — Page 5
Fund. Financing for the lease purchase of the heavy trucks will be provided through the
City's lease/purchase financing contractor.
Corpus Christi Freightliner, Western Star
Corpus Christi, TX
Items: 1, 2, 3, & 4
$669, 095
SanTex Truck Center
San Antonio, TX
Item: 5
$106,260
Grand Total: $775,355
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 an Item 11 regarding the resale of foreclosed properties.
Council Member Leal asked questions regarding the resale of the properties and the fund that the
received monies will be applied. Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez
explained that this action will allow the properties to be sold at auction and the funds received will be
applied to the general fund ad valorem taxes. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes
as follows:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 028705
Ordinance authorizing the resale of seventy-four (74) properties for $234,030 which were
foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, with opening bids at a tax resale auction
of 30% of the most recent tax appraisal value, as described on the attached Exhibit A.
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 12 regarding the unreserved fund balance. In
response to Council Member Leal, Assistant Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan
stated that the unreserved fund balance is estimated at $6.6 million at the end of FY2010. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 028706
Ordinance appropriating $360,682.91 in the General Fund No. 1020 from the Unreserved
Fund Balance for reimbursement of improvements made by the Corpus Christi Independent
School District at the Natatorium; changing FY 2009-2010 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 028252 by increase appropriations by $360,682.91.
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 17 regarding the abandonment and vacation of
property located in the Tyler Subdivision. Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales stated that staff
has provided a substitute ordinance to address the underground and aerial easements and clarify
the conditions of the closure.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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Council Member Martinez made a motion to adopt the substitute ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Adler. In response to Mayor Adame, Mr. Perales stated that this action is required
for the developer to move forward with construction.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. ORDINANCE NO. 028708
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1,509.327 -square foot portion of a ground utility
easement, and a 1,917.239 -square foot portion of an aerial easement, out of Tyler
Subdivision, Block 1, Lots 2, 12, and 13, and Tract B; requiring the owner, BL Real Estate
Holding Company, LP to comply with the specified conditions.
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".
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Mayor Adame announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as follows:
18. 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.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. No
action was taken.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 19, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0610-01, Ralph and Irma Rivera: A change in zoning from the "B-4" General
Business District to the "I-2" Light Industrial District to allow for a vehicle storage facility on
property described as 1.266 acres, Patrick Gardens Block 1, Lot 3A North 102.7'; Patrick
Gardens portion Lot 1, North 125' of Lots 2 & 3; Patrick Gardens 50' x 132.5' of Lots 1 & 2;
Patrick Gardens South 50' of Northeast 186.5' of Lot 1; Patrick Gardens 57' x 100.1' of Lot 1
& East 50.05' of Lot 2, located at 621 Mohawk Street.
Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce Goode -Macon referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a preface; an aerial view; existing land use map; the future land use map; the
oblique view; "B-4" and "1-2" allowable uses; and additional views of the subject property. Ms. Macon
stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the "1-2" Light Industrial
District and in lieu thereof, approval of the "B-4/SP" General Business District with a Special Permit
subject to seven (7) conditions.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Joe Omani, owner of Texas Adult Day
Care, spoke in opposition to the zoning change and expansion of the business. He stated that the
citizens in the area want the multiple trailers removed from the property. Mr. Omani added that he
feels that the property is a junk yard located within a residential neighborhood that the company
should move the business to a designated property zoned for junk yard uses. Abel Alonzo, 1701
Thames, stated that the applicant has contributed to the community and hopes that the Council
supports the zoning request. Francis Rodriguez, employee of Texas Adult Day Care, stated that she
circulated a petition opposing the zoning change and reported that the citizens do not want to see
the junked cars on the property. John Bell, representative for the applicant, reported that the vehicle
impound yard has been operating continuously since 1973. Mr. Bell stated that the purpose of the
zoning request is to allow the applicant to continue operations of the pre-existing use under a
Special Permit with seven (7) conditions approved by the Planning Commission.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the hours of operation and
enforcement; expansion of the property; other towing companies operating outside of approved
zoning areas; the department responsible for monitoring the conditions; the time limit for the special
permit; the time period the business has been in operation; the issue of the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) storage; approval by the Planning Commission; illegal expansion of the
property in previous years; the definition of a vehicle storage facility; screening; and whether the
fencing meets fire standards.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Marez, and
passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
19. ORDINANCE NO. 028682
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Ralph and Irma Rivera, by changing
the Zoning Map in reference to 1.266 acres, Patrick Gardens Block 1, Lot 3A North 102.7';
Patrick Gardens portion Lot 1, North 125' of Lots 2 & 3; Patrick Gardens 50' x 132.5' of Lots
1 & 2; Patrick Gardens South 50' of Northeast 186.5' of Lot 1; Patrick Gardens 57' x 100.1'
of Lot 1 & East 50.05' of Lot 2, from "B-4" General Business District to "B-4/SP" General
Business District with a Special Permit to allow for a vehicle storage facility, subject to seven
(7) conditions; 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, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Kieschnick voting "No".
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 25 regarding the renaming of Oceanview Park
located at 1516 Seventh Street. Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Stacie Talbert explained
that staff is recommending the renaming of Oceanview Park to Catalina Martinez Park. Ms. Talbert
referred to a powerpoint presentation including a park aerial view; the timeline summary; and
information on Catalina Martinez.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Arturo Martinez, 1309 Sixth Street,
provided a list of his wife's accomplishments including the development of the neighborhood
association and the initiation of the park and Head Start center in the neighborhood. Mr. Martinez
thanked Council Member Martinez, the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee, and staff for their
support on the efforts to rename the park.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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Council Members Marez and Martinez spoke in support of the name change and honoring
Ms. Martinez.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
25. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Renaming the park located at 1516 Seventh Street from Oceanview Park to Catalina
Martinez Park.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 32 regarding the Bayfront Development Plan —
Phase 1 improvements. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that the change
order consists of the extension of the landscape maintenance and the installation of skate stopper
devices to prevent further damage. Raymond Gignac, Gignac and Associates, provided a brief
overview of the landscaping maintenance; the reason for including the skate stoppers; and a status
of the improvements.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Lean Loeb, 921 N. Chaparral, spoke
in opposition to using bond funds to support landscaping maintenance. Mr. Loeb also spoke in
support of the effective tax rate. J.E. O'Brien, 4130 Pompano, supported the comments made by Mr.
Loeb regarding the use of bond funds for the landscaping maintenance.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the expected timeframe for
completion of the cafe, kiosk and the pergola; the wind turbines; the shade structures; including
skate stoppers as part of the contract for future improvements to the Bayfront Development Plan;
using bond proceeds to fund the landscaping maintenance and the source for future funding of the
landscaping maintenance; and whether the landscaper is a local contractor.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the funding for the landscaping maintenance. There
was a general consensus of the Council to postpone approval of this item until after the budget
discussions to allow staff to find an alternate source of funding the landscaping maintenance.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on the special budget consideration items (20-23).
Assistant City Manager Martinez requested that Council discuss the special budget considerations
items in the following order: the Development Services fees; the fee/rate increases; and approval of
the budget.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding Development Services fees. Mr.
Martinez stated that staff is requesting that Council defer action on the Development Services fees
for 60 days. Mr. Martinez added that staff is recommending decreasing the revenues by $135,000
and reducing expenditures by $135,000 in the proposed budget
Mr. Scott made a motion to defer action on the Development Services fees for approximately
60 days. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick,
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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"
23. DEFERRED ACTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS
Ordinance amondii g Chapter 14 "Development Services," Article XIII, "Development
Services Fees", Division 1, "Technical Construction Code Fees", Section 14 1302,
"Standardizod Building Valuation"; Section 14 1304, "Processing And Plan Review Fcc";
Scction 14 1306, "Special Fccs"; Scction 11 1307, "Reduced Fccs"; Scction 14 1312,
"Accounting"; and Section 11 1313, "Technical Construction Code Fcc Schedules", of tho
Cada of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, to provide for minimum permit fees, simplified
review by internal staff; to provide for special inspections
on non standard days and hours;
City limits, electrical permit fees, plumbing permit fees,
mechanical permit fees, fuel gas
1, 2010.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Items 22 a. and 22.e. regarding the proposed utility rate
increases included in the proposed FY2010-2011 budget. Mr. Martinez provided an explanation of
the proposed increases for the utility rates for Water and Wastewater and the driving factors
affecting those rates. Mr. Martinez added that lowering the operating costs and decreasing the
current annual debt service coverage to the minimum of 1.25% or below, could affect the City's bond
rating and lead to legal action from the bond holders requiring the City to increase rates.
Mark Seal, Financial Advisor, reported that he was asked by staff to provide information
regarding the affect of the bond rating moving forward should the City not adopt rates sufficient to
meet coverage or maintain the current credit levels. Mr. Seal referred to a response letter provided
to the City with the following information: the City's current bond ratings; the likelihood that rating
agencies will find discomfort should the City drop rate increases to met the debt service coverage to
a minimum; the cost associated with a drop in credit ratings; technical default of the bond
conveyance; and bond holder remedies. Mr. Seal stressed that it is extremely important that the City
maintain the current levels in the utility fund to maintain the current credit ratings.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the standard debt service
coverage ratio for other cities with AA ratings; maintaining a rate structure that provides comfort to
the bond holders; the term "chilled out of the market place"; establishing a rate that has appropriate
debt coverage; the sale of bonds to pay back the debt the City has incurred; the description of the
capital improvement process (CIP); the projects related to the rate increases; including utility
infrastructure work as part of future bond issues; the schedule of required utility increases through
2019 even if the capital improvement program was reduced to zero; consideration to develop a
reserve fund to pay-as-you-go or pay down the debt; recommendations from staff to discuss the CI P
and the Operating Budget simultaneously, prioritize the CIP projects, and use of the commercial
paper program; the affect an the utilities departments should the Council consider reducing the
increase for operations; revenues collected in the Water and Wastewater departments; whether
specific calculations have been done to show that not doing a one-time rate increase or lower the
increase will make the City in default on the bond conveyance; the rate model for the CIP; the
amount of revenue for the utility rate increases; and the letter submitted by County Judge Neal
regarding utility payments.
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Ms. Martinez made a motion to direct staff to address the plan for the capital improvement
program (CIP). The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
Ms. Martinez made a motion to direct staff to develop a policy to include utility infrastructure
work as part of future bond elections. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo.
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 asked if there were any comments from the audience. J.E. O'Brien, 4130
Pompano, spoke in opposition to utility rate increases and suggested that if an increase is required
to cover debt service requirements, the Council should only support an increase for that purpose.
Mr. O'Brien urged the Council to table the second reading of the budget until July 27th after the
certified tax rolls are received. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked the Council to vote to support
what is in the best interest of this community. Steve Horton, 15921 Cuttysark, spoke regarding the
City of McAllen's growing economy and suggested marketing Corpus Christi and providing tax
abatements to encourage growth in the City. Mary Ann Kelly, 4302 Schanen, asked the Council to
vote in opposition to the utility rate increases. Louis Hoelscher, 4429 Congressional, recommended
postponing the vote on the budget until the City receives the certified tax rolls and asked the Council
to not increase rates more than the debt requirements.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to amend Items 22.a. and 22.e. and support only what is
necessary to maintain the City's bond conveyance and cover the minimum debt obligations. Mr.
Chesney stated that he was only recommending this motion because the taxpayers would be
burdened with the cost of the default if the City did not increase the utility rates to fulfill the debt
requirements. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. A brief discussion ensued regarding the
affects of cutting the operating costs for the Water and Wastewater Departments and the rates for
the customer classes.
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, and
Leal, voting "Aye'; Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
22.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028686
Amending Sections 55-50, 55-52, 55-113 and 55-70(9) and adding new Section 55-55, 55-
56, and 55-115, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Water Rates;
providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "No".
22.e. ORDINANCE NO. 028690
Amending Sections 55-100, 55-102, and 55-148, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus
Christi, regarding Wastewater Rates; and providing for publication. (First Reading -
07/13/10)
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
July 20, 2010 — Page 11
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "No".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Items 22.b., 22.c., 22.d., 22.f., 22.g., 22.h., 22.i., 22.j.,
and 22.k. There were no comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
22.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028687
Amending Article III, Chapter 12, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding the
Sunrise Beach Recreation Site; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.c. ORDINANCE NO. 028688
Amending Sections 55-61 and 55-63, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding
Gas Rates; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.d. ORDINANCE NO. 028689
Amending Section 35-147(d), Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Pipeline
Reporting Fees; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.f. ORDINANCE NO. 028691
Amending Section 18-1(b)(12), Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding Fire
Code Fees; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.g. ORDINANCE NO. 028692
Creating new Section 19-105, Chapter 19, of the Code of Ordinances, regarding
Reinspection of Frozen Dessert Machines and related fee; amending the following
provisions of Chapter 23, Code of Ordinances: Section 23-18, entitled "Schedule of Fees for
Clinical Health Services and Policies Related to the Imposition And Collection of Such
Fees," to revise existing fees and applicable provisions; and Section 23-19, entitled "Fee for
Laboratory Testing of Water Samples", to revise the title and establish new fees for Vector
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Services; creating new Section 23-24, Entitled "Rental and Use of Facilities," regarding
rental of the Auditorium, equipment, and fees; providing for an effective date; providing for
penalties; and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.h. ORDINANCE
Amending various provisions of Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Garbage,
trash and other refuse" to revise existing fees, add new definitions and language, and
establish new fees; providing for an effective date; providing for penalties; and providing for
publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
(Note: After the vote was taken, a motion to reconsider was made by Council Member
Scott and seconded by Council Member Martinez and passed unanimously.
Discussion and action follows Item 22.k.)
22.i. ORDINANCE NO. 028694
Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, to establish fees for Public Information Office:
$25 CCTV Community Event Bulletin Board slide fee, and $75/hour fee for video production
services, and include Council Chambers audio video services after business hours fee of
$50/hour; providing an effective date; and providing for publication. (First Reading -
07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.j. ORDINANCE NO. 028695
Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2 regarding $5.00 Lost Library Item Processing
Fee; providing an effective date, and providing for publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
22.k. ORDINANCE NO. 028696
Amending Section 31/2-2, Code of Ordinances relating to the fees charged for Alarm
Systems; providing an effective date, and providing for publication. (First Reading -
07/13/10)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, and Leal, voting "No".
Council Member Kieschnick requested that the Council reconsider Item 22.h. to discuss the
removal of Section 21-11(f). Council Member Kieschnick stated that he felt that the requirement that
placement of recycle bins and carts shall be set out for collection before 7:30 a.m. on collection day
and not prior to 5:00 a.m. is unenforceable. Council Member Scott made a motion to reconsider Item
22.h. The motion was seconded by Ms. Martinez and passed unanimously.
Mr. Scott made a motion to delete Section 21-11(f). The motion was seconded by Ms.
Martinez.
The motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
22.h. ORDINANCE NO. 028693
Amending various provisions of Chapter 21 of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Garbage,
trash and other refuse" to revise existing fees, add new definitions and language, and
establish new fees; providing for an effective date; providing for penalties; and providing for
publication. (First Reading - 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading as amended with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and
Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No".
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Brandi Williams, General Chair of the
Sister City Committee, spoke regarding the selection criteria for Sister City student representatives.
Dan Winship, 13509 Queen Johann and on behalf of the Island Political Action Committee, thanked
the Council for serving the City and spoke in opposition to rate and property tax increases. Rick
Hayley; Stacy Richards; Michelle Peters, 401 Clifford; Heidi Hodva, 1022 Harrison; and Abel Alonzo,
1701 Thames, asked that the Council not remove the Pride/Clean City Coordinator position from the
budget. Wilhelmina Stackhouse, 2424 Dempsey, asked the City for assistance in cleaning up the
Hillcrest neighborhood. Foster Edwards, CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, spoke
in support of the effective tax rate. Dr. Robert Furgason, 1334 Sandpiper, thanked the Council for
supporting the Art Museum of South Texas and items that improve the quality of life in the City.
Donna McClure, 4120 Loma Alta, said she would support the cuts recommended in the budget as
long as the Council makes responsible decisions moving forward. Lee Brandon, 4217 Five Points
Road, asked the Council not to burden the unemployed citizens with higher rates.
Mayor Adame called for a 10 -minute break.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the FY2010-2011 Operating Budget.
Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez provided a brief overview of the motions made last week for
the Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) marketing funding plan; the Rapid Response Brush
Program; the Development Services budget; and dedicating saving from
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reorganization/consolidation efforts to street maintenance. A discussion ensued regarding whether
the Council would like staff to realize the saving from the reorganization/consolidation efforts going
forward or recognize the saving now.
Mr. Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview; the four (4) day
work week strategy; specific issues to be evaluated; revenue strategies discussed; the effective tax
rate; highlights in the proposed budget; a budget reduction initiatives summary; current staff
recommendations to restructure the organization; recommendations for consolidation and
reorganization; department recommended budget reductions; executive staff recommended
reductions; continuing initiatives; summary of savings initiatives.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the estimated savings for the four
(4) day work week; the surplus property disposition; health insurance; the status of the employee
clinic; consolidation of payroll services and consideration to privatize these services; the $1.6 million
loss for maintaining the effective tax rate; and the savings from vacancies occurring during the fiscal
period.
There was a general consensus of the Council to suspend implementation of the four (4) day
work week.
Council Member Marez requested that staff bring back an item to discuss the Request for
Proposal (RFP) process for the health insurance plan.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to include the $500,000 savings from vacancies occurring
during the fiscal period in the budget. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No".
Mr. Chesney made a motion to eliminate the funding for the Deputy City Manager position in
the amount of $175,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. City Secretary Chapa polled
the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mr. Chesney made a motion to realize the savings from the vacant positions not currently
filled including the library positions - $70,000, the park maintenance staff - $70,000, and a safety
coordinator - $55,000, for a total amount of $195,000. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
Mr. Chesney made a motion to eliminate the supervisory training for all departments in the
amount of $8,750. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Council Member Chesney asked that Council Member Scott consider an amendment to his
motion last week regarding transferring all economic development assets. Mr. Chesney
recommended reducing the Director of Economic Development position in the amount of $105,000
and transferring the employee position and only $100,000 to the EDC, with a savings of $205,000 in
the budget. A brief discussion ensued regarding the total budget of the Economic Development
Department (EDD); staff's recommendation; and the structure and responsibilities. Mr. Scott stated
that he did not support the amendment. Mr. Chesney asked to return to this item.
Mr. Chesney made a motion to freeze the Assistant City Manager position in the amount of
$150,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
The motion failed with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo, Leal, and Marez, voting "Aye";
Adame, Adler, Kieschnick, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No".
Mr. Chesney made a motion to reduce the Director of Economic Development position in the
amount of $105,000 and transfer the assets and $125,000 to the Economic Development
Corporation (EDC) for a total savings of $205,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. A
brief discussion ensued regarding the location of the Economic Development Manager and the
responsibilities of the EDC and the City. Council Member Martinez directed staff to develop an
agreement and understanding with the EDC to determine the functions and responsibilities. City
Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "Aye"; Elizondo, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting
"No"
In response to Council Member Chesney, Assistant City Manager Martinez provided an
explanation of the current payroll functions and the proposed consolidation services. Interim
Assistant City Manager Cindy O'Brien stated that this procedure will centralize payroll services and
provided for consistency. Mr. Chesney made a motion to consolidate the payroll services for a
savings of $500,000. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. Mr. Kieschnick asked that staff
consider the opinion of an RFP or RFQ process for privatization. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Based on the cuts approved today, Mr. Chesney made a motion to maintain the effective tax
rate at $0.56, thus lowering the effective tax rate. The motion was seconded by Ms. Leal. A brief
discussion ensued regarding allocating the savings for street maintenance or in reserve for the
upcoming years instead of maintaining the effective tax rate. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, and
Leal, voting "Aye"; Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "No".
Mr. Scott made a motion to move approximately $1.6 million into the street maintenance
fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the foregoing vote: Adame, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye".
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Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to support the remaining savings recommended by staff with
the exception of the Assistant City Manager Position. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez.
Mayor Adame expressed concern with the elimination of the Pride Coordinator. Mr. Kieschnick
amended his motion to exclude the Pride Coordinator position. In response to Mr. Marez, Mr.
Kieschnick stated that his motion included the furlough day. Mr. Marez withdrew his second. The
motion failed for lack of second.
Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to outsource the facility maintenance staff in the amount of
$269,841. The motion failed for lack of second.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. David Loeb, 522 Hancock, thanked
the Council for their continued support of downtown and asked the Council to keep in mind how
garbage and potholes affect businesses in the community. Mr. Loeb stated that he would like lower
property taxes, however the goal is to make sure that the services go to the community,
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
20.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028683
Adopting the City of Corpus Christi Budget for the ensuing Fiscal Year beginning August 1,
2010; to be filed with the County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget.
(First Reading — 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading as amended with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "No".
20.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028684
To ratify increase of $1,380,315 in property tax revenues from last year's Operating Budget
as reflected in the 2010-2011 Operating Budget. (First Reading — 07/13/10)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Elizondo,
Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "No".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 21 regarding the Compensation and Classification
ordinance. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia explained that this item allows for the
implementation of the compensation plan approved in the budget. There were no comments from
the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 028685
Amending Code of Ordinances, Chapter 39, Personnel, Article III Employee Compensation
and Classification System, revising Section 39-309 Coverage Under the City's Group Health
Plan to Establish the City Contribution for Citicare Premium Coverage, Revising Section 39-
312 Retirees Participation in the City's Group Health Insurance Program at Group Rates to
clarify that Group Rates are based upon the Retiree Group, Repealing All Other Ordinances,
and Rules, or Parts of Ordinances and Rules, in conflict with this Ordinance; Providing for
Effective Date. (First Reading — 07/13/10)
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler
and Leal were absent.
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Mayor Adame announced that he would abstain from the vote and discussion on Item 24.
Mayor Pro Tem Elizondo opened discussion on Item 24 regarding the private development efforts
and re -development in the area in the vicinity of the American Bank Center. Assistant City Manager
of Development Services Johnny Perales provided a background on this item and explained that this
item is a resolution supporting the anchor project to be considered for adoption.
Council Member Scott stated that Joe Esch with Wallace Bajjali Development Partners, LP
never received the resolution. Mr. Scott added that Mr. Esch requested that the term "receipt of a
request from the land owners on a proposed conceptual development plan" was not included in the
resolution. In response to Mr. Scott, Mr. Perales stated that staff has no problem including the
language in the resolution.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend the resolution to include the language "receipt of a
request from the land owners on a proposed conceptual development plan". The motion was
seconded by Mr. Kieschnick.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Elizondo,
Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame abstained; Adler and Leal were
absent.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
24. RESOLUTION NO, 028697
Resolution declaring the City of Corpus Christi's interest in supporting a private development
effort to create an anchor project for future development and re -development in an area in
the vicinity of the American Bank Center.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame abstained;
Adler and Leal were absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 26 regarding privatization and outsourcing,
reorganization, and operational & management practices. Assistant City Manager Martinez
explained that this item was tabled on June 6t. Mr. Martinez provided a brief background and
presented the following options for consideration: Option 1 - allowing Crowe Horwath to go to Phase
2 to evaluate the nine (9) initiatives identified; Option 2 - direct staff to select one (1) to five (5) of the
privatization and outsourcing initiatives to present to Council to enter into a limited contract for
Phase 2 with Crowe Horwath; Option 3 — allow the Administration Committee to review, evaluate
and select one (1) to five (5) of the privatization and outsourcing initiatives to present to the full
Council, and enter into a contract for Phase 2 with Crowe Horwath. Mr. Martinez stated that staff is
recommending Option 3.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether Option 3 included
appropriating funding; consideration to not use Crowe Horwath any further; having staff address the
initiatives; and whether staff has the capacity to handle evaluating and implementing the initiatives.
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There were no comments from the audience.
Mr. Martinez clarified that the recommendation is not to appropriate any funding, authorize
staff to work with Crowe Horwath to identify one (1) to five (5) projects and make a presentation to
the Administration Committee that shows the value of proceeding forward with Phase 2. Mr.
Martinez added that if the Administration Committee deems that there is no value, then the decision
will be to direct staff to continue. A motion was made and seconded directing staff to work with
Crowe Horwath on one (1) to five (5) projects and bring back to the Administration Committee, The
motion failed with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney,
Kieschnick, Leal and Marez, voting "No"; Adler was absent.
Mr. Chesney made a motion directing staff to proceed and work with the Administration
Committee to bring back recommended projects for privatization/outsourcing for final approval by
the full Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Marez. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
Based on the previous motion, the following items regarding privatization and outsourcing
were not voted on:
26.b. Ordinance appropriating $175,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in thc Gcncral Fund
General Fund No. 1020 by $175,000. (Tablcd on 7/06/10)
26.c. Motion authorizing thc City Manager or his designee to negotiato a service agroomont
(OPTION 1) with Crowo Horwath LLP of Irving, TX, for an amount not to cxcccd $175,000,
to provide for tho quantifying of projected dollar amounts of cost-saving/revenue enhancing
initiatives, and for othcr rclatcd services ("Phase 2") concerning the privatizing and
ccrvicc agrccmcnt will oxtond through the date Crowe Horwath prevents its results to City
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26.d. Motion authorizing thc City Manager or his designee to select ono to five Privatization &
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Horwath LLP of Irving, TX, for an amount commensurate with thc one to five Privatization &
OutFourcing initiatives selected by the City Manager or his dosignec, to provide for the
quantifying of projcctcd dollar amounts of cost-saving/revenue enhancing initiatives, and for
othcr rclatcd scrviccs ("Phase 2") concerning the privatizing and outsourcing of certain
portions of thc City's munici functions. The -City Manager's selections and
the negotiated service agreement will be presented to City Council for final approval prior to
Crowc Horwath presents its moults to City Council. (Tablcd on 7/06/10}
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Privatization & Outcourcing initiativcs (OPTION 3) and authorizing tho City Managor or h'o
designee to negotiate a service agreement with Crewe Horwath LLP of Irving, TX, for an
the City Council's Administration Committee, to provido for thc quantifying of projcctcd dollar
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government functions. The City Council's Administration Committee's selections and the
corresponding service agreement negotiated by staff will bo prosonted to City Council for
final approval prior to implementation of Phase 2. The term of the service agreement will
extend through the date Crowo Horwath presents its results to City Council. (Tablod on
7106110)
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 27 regarding the Oso Water Reclamation Plant
Service Area Collection System Enhancement Program Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
Contract. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that this item is for approval of a
construction contract for $1,500,000 with Huff and Mitchell, Inc.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: funding from the capital
improvement program (CIP); the base bid ranges; the estimated total cost of the project over three
years; an explanation of the IDIQ contract; sanitary sewer overflows; whether funding was
appropriated when the Council approved the CIP; and the size of the lines.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
27. MOTION NO. 2010-180
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Huff and Mitchell, Inc. of Cypress, Texas, in the amount of $1,500,000 for the first 12 -month
period (Base Year) for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Service Area Collection System
Enhancement Program Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 28 regarding the development of an Energy
Efficiency Conservation Strategy and Community Sustainability Plan. Director of Engineering
Services Pete Anaya explained that this item includes an appropriating of grant funding and the
approval to engage services with HDR Engineering. Mr. Anaya referred to the fee schedule and
stated that there is an appropriation of $500,000 to expand the CNG fueling infrastructure and
$300,000 to expand the existing incentive program for residential construction of natural gas. Carl
Crull, HDR Engineering, was available to respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the total amount of the grant; the
amount left from the application; and the summary of the fee for basic services.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
28.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028698
Ordinance appropriating $2,507,500 from a Department of Energy Grant in the No. 1071
Community Enrichment Grants Fund for development of an Energy Efficiency Conservation
Strategy and Community Sustainability Plan.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
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28.b. MOTION NO. 2010-181
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Professional Services
contract in the amount of $1,471,000 with HDR Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas for
preparation and implementation of the Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy and
Community Sustainability Plan.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 29 regarding the purchase of vehicles and
installation of dedicated CNG Fuel System conversion. Assistant Director of Financial Services
Michael Barrera explained that this item is for award of the purchase of CNG vehicles and the
conversion to CNG vehicles.
There were no comments from the audience, City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
29. MOTION NO. 2010-182
Motion approving the purchase of ten (10) pickup trucks, ten (10) light duty pickup trucks,
four (4) heavy duty vans, and two (2) medium duty trucks and the installation of dedicated
CNG Fuel System Conversion on ten (10) vehicles from the following companies for the
following amounts in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0145-10, based on low bid, best
bid and low bid meeting specifications, for a total amount of $800,752.75. These vehicles
will be used by the Gas, Water and Wastewater Departments. Twenty-three (23) vehicles
are replacement units and three (3) units are additions to the fleet. Funding for the purchase
of vehicles is available in the Water Fund, Community Enrichment Grant Fund No. 1071 and
the Capital Outlay budget of the Maintenance Services Fund.
Westway Ford
Irving, TX
Line Items: 1, 2, 3, & 8
$244,688
Champion Ford
Corpus Christi, TX
Line Items: 4, 6, 7, & 10
$253,509
Holiday Ford
Whitesboro, TX
Line Items; 5, 9, & 11
$167,555.75
Access Ford
Corpus Christi, TX
Line Item: 12
$135,000
Grand Total: $800,752.75
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney,
Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler and Elizondo were absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 30 regarding the Police Vehicle Impound Facility,
Phase 1. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint presentation
including a background; project scope; location; project site; schedule and costs. Shane Torno,
Freese and Nichols, was available to respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: CIP funding; whether the City
owns additional land around to site for expansion; and utilities not included in the Bond 2008 issue.
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There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
30. MOTION NO. 2010-183
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Contract
with Bay, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $2,107,855.57 for the Police Vehicle
Impound Facility, Phase 1 for the Total Base Bid plus Additive Alternate Nos. 1, 3 and 4.
(BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Chesney,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adler was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion an Item 31 regarding the O.N. Stevens Process Monitoring
Instrumentation and Automation Improvements. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya
referred to a powerpoint presentation including a background; existing O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) processes; ONSWTP improvements; benefits; project scope; budget;
and schedule. Deputy Director of Water Mark Van Vleck and Director of Water Gus Gonzalez were
available to respond to questions.
In response to Council Member Leal, Mr. Anaya clarified that the funding is available through
the Water CIP FY2010 through the commercial paper program.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
31. MOTION NO. 2010-184
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Construction Contract with
KST Electric of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,828,992.39 for the O.N. Stevens
Process Monitoring Instrumentation and Automation Improvements for the total base bid.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo,
Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Chesney, Kieschnick, and Leal, voting "No"; Adler
was absent.
City Secretary Chapa announced that that Item 33 was postponed by staff.
33. Now Economic Development Website Demeestration
Mayor Adame returned to discussion on Item 32 regarding the Bayfront Development
Implementation Plan, Phase 1. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez stated that during the budget
discussion, there was a recommended budget reduction of approximately $66,000 saving for five (5)
Recreation Coordinators in the Park and Recreation Department. Mr. Martinez added that staff is
recommending using these funds to fund the maintenance landscaping.
Ms. Leal requested that the record reflect that that she wanted to change her vote to "No" on
Items 27 and 30 based on misinformation provided.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the landscaping maintenance
schedule; whether there was pad site on the park for a restaurant and consideration of an RFP;
consideration of naming rights opportunities to recognize revenue; the parking for the pad site; the
location of the pad site; and the square footage for the pad site.
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Ms. Martinez made a motion to amend item 32 to accept staff's recommendation for funding.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Scott. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo,
Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No"; Adler and Chesney
were absent.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
32. MOTION NO. 2010-185
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Change Order No. 23 to the
construction contract with Haas Anderson Construction of Corpus Christi, Texas in an
amount not exceed $84,379.65, for a restated not to exceed contract amount of $15,540,947
for 12 months extended landscape maintenance with option to renew for 12 months and
installation of skate stopper devices for the Bayfront Development Plan — Phase 1
Improvements. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved as amended with the following vote:
Adame, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal voting "No";
Adler and Chesney were absent.
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Council Member Martinez directed staff to provide an update on the utility bill donation for the
Art and Cultural Alliance.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 8:36 p.m. on July 20, 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 July 20, 2010, which were approved by the City Council
on August 17, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 17th day of August, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL