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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
September 21, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Brent Chesney
Council Members: City Staff:
Chris Adler City Manager Angel R. Escobar
Larry Elizondo, Sr. City Attorney Carlos Valdez
Kevin Kieschnick City Secretary Armando Chapa
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
ABSENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Chesney called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
Council Member Leal requested that a special prayer be given for those individuals
experiencing problems from the recent flooding and for the gentleman that drowned during the
flooding, Kelechi Kingsley Nwogu. The invocation was delivered by Pastor Pamela Dykehouse with
St. Luke's United Methodist Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led
by Council Member Adler.
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 Pro Tem Chesney called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
September 14, 2010. City Secretary Chapa announced that the minutes need to be corrected on
page 12, sentence 5, to reflect a "No" vote at the end of that line. Mr. Marez made a motion to
correct the minutes as indicated by staff, seconded by Ms. Leal and passed. A motion was made
and passed to approve the minutes as amended.
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Mayor Pro Tem Chesney called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 5). There
were no comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
fol lows:
2.a. MOTION NO. 2010-221
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$19,000 from Sam Houston State University for the Project Safe Neighborhoods 2010 grant
to continue the Save Our Streets campaign within the Police Department and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
INDEXED
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September 21, 2010 — Page 2
2.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028786
Ordinance appropriating $19,000 from Sam Houston State University in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund for funding available under the Project Safe Neighborhoods 2010 grant.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
3.a. MOTION NO. 2010-222
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$89,290.07 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division to continue the Victims of
Crime Act (VOCA) grant within the Police Department for Year 11 with a City cash match of
$19,520, in-kind match of $4,000 for a total project cost of $112,810.07 and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028787
Ordinance appropriating $89,290.07 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division in the
No. 1061 Police Grants Fund for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
Fund, and authorizing the transfer of $19,520 from the No. 1020 Cash contribution to Grants
to the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund as grant matching funds.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 028788
Ordinance appropriating $1,000,000 into the Street CIP Fund No. 3530 from the Regional
Transportation Authority (RTA) for the RTA 2010 Special Projects Program ($500,000) and
for the RTA 2009 Special Projects Program ($500,000); and changing the FY 2010 Capital
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028449 by increasing revenues by $1,000,000 in Street
CIP Fund No. 3530.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2010-223
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Agreement for
Geotechnical Engineering Testing Services with Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory,
Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount of $133,945 for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant Raw Water Influent Improvements. (Water Supply CIP FY 2010)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Chesney referred to Item 6, and a motion was made, seconded and passed
to open the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0610-05, City of Corpus Christi: The applicant is requesting zoning the recently
annexed properties to the "R-1 B" One -Family Dwelling District on property described as
approximately five (5) tracts, totaling approximately 6.635 acres, of submerged land owned
by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, along the southern shoreline of Nueces Bay.
In response to Council Member Martinez, Assistant Director of Development Services Faryce
Goode -Macon explained that there are no definite plans for the land expect to keep the land in its
natural state of "R-1 B" until a larger plan for that area is proposed.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Kieschnick made a motion to
close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
6. ORDINANCE NO. 028789
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by City of Corpus Christi, by changing the
Zoning Map to establish a Zoning District for approximately 5 tracts of newly annexed
submerged land (Annexation Ordinance No. 028283), totaling 6.635 acres, owned by the
Port of Corpus Christi Authority, along the southern shoreline of Nueces Bay, as "R -1B"
One -family Dwelling District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a
penalty; providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Chesney referred to Item 7, and a motion was made, seconded and passed
to open the public hearing on the development services fees:
7. Public Hearing to consider and First Reading Ordinance amending Chapter 14
"Development Services," Article XIII, "Development Service Fees", Division 4, "Platting
Ordinance Fees", Section 14-1341, Platting ordinance fees", and Chapter 55, "Utilities",
Article V, "Taps and Connections", Section 55-70, "Adoption of rules, regulations and water
and gas fees", and Section 55-71, "Sewer tapping fees", of the Code of Ordinances, City of
Corpus Christi, to increase or establish fees related to Platting Fees and Tap Fees.
Assistant City Manager of Development Services Johnny Perales explained that the Platting
Ordinance requires that various development services construction fees be updated annually to
reflect the cost construction index published in the Engineering News Record.
No one appeared in opposition to the development services fees. Ms. Martinez made a
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
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7. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 14 "Development Services," Article XIII, "Development Service Fees",
Division 4, "Platting Ordinance Fees", Section 14-1341, Platting ordinance fees", and
Chapter 55, "Utilities", Article V, "Taps and Connections", Section 55-70, "Adoption of rules,
regulations and water and gas fees", and Section 55-71, "Sewer tapping fees", of the Code
of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, to increase or establish fees related to Platting Fees
and Tap Fees.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Adame was absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Chesney opened discussion on Item 8 regarding the Corpus Christi
International Airport Terminal Building Rehabilitation project. Director of Engineering Services Pete
Anaya explained that this item appropriates grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) and awards a construction contract to Barcom Commercial, Inc. for the construction and
expansion of the federal inspection services facility. Mr. Anaya provided a brief overview of the bid
information received by Teal Construction, Inc., Fulton/Coastcon, and KJM Commercial and the
problems associated with those bids. Assistant Director of Engineering Services Kevin Stowers and
Director of Aviation Fred Segundo was available to respond to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: KJM Commercial's failure to sign
their proposal constituting in the proposal being non-responsive; whether staff has concerns
regarding Barcom's bid for Alternative No. 2 for curvilinear acoustical ceiling pattern; funding from
the FAA grants and the Airport Capital Reserve CIP fund; and leaks in the Airport's roof.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
8.a. ORDINANCE NO. 028790
Ordinance appropriating $2,802,051 from the Federal Aviation Administration Grant No. 3-
48-0051-046-2010 in the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund to modify the Terminal
Building; changing the FY 2009-10 Capital Improvement budget adopted by Ordinance No.
028449 to increase appropriations by $2,802,051.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Chesney, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
8.b. MOTION NO. 2010-224
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Barcom Commercial, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in an amount of $3,231,000 for the
Corpus Christi International Airport Terminal Building Rehabilitation project for Base Bid only
for the expansion of the Federal Inspection Services (FIS) area to increase the screening
capacity of Customs and Border Protection, Subject to Appropriation.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
September 21, 2010 — Page 5
Mayor Pro Tem Chesney opened discussion on Item 9 regarding discussion and
consideration of the executive search firms and selection process for the new City Manager. Mayor
Pro Tem Chesney explained that the Council's objective is to narrow the executive search firms to
approximately three (3) firms for a final recommendation on September 281h. City Manager Escobar
provided the Council with an updated list of the summary of proposals.
Council Member Martinez asked staff to provide a recommendation since additional
proposals were received from Voorhees Associates and Stang Decision Systems. Assistant Director
of Human Resources Joan McKaughan reported that after reviewing the references of the firms and
receiving information from other Human Resources departments, staff recommended Affion Public,
Strategic Government Resources, and Waters-Oldani.
The Council nominated the following companies for consideration: Waters-Oldani Executive
Recruitment; The Mercer Group; Slavin Management Consultants; Strategic Government
Resources; and Affion Public.
Mayor Pro Tem Chesney called for comments from the audience. There were no comments
from the audience.
Council Member Leal spoke is support of Affion Public and the work they performed during
the previous City Manager search. Council Member Kieschnick spoke in support of Strategic
Government Resources and their initiative to reach out to him as a council member. Council
Member Elizondo spoke in support of Slavin Management Consultants and Strategic Government
Resources and referenced an article on Slavin Management Consultants regarding their ability to
aggressive recruit skilled candidates, including those who are not actively looking for a job. Council
Member Marez stated that he would support The Mercer Group and Waters-Oldani based on their
record in other cities to select qualified candidates. Council Member Adler stated that she would
support Strategic Government Resources, Slavin Management Consultants and Waters-Oldani. Ms.
Adler also spoke regarding the triple guarantee provided by Waters-Oldani. Council Member Scott
stated that he has researched all nine firms and received positive feedback on Waters-Oldani, The
Mercer Group, and Slavin Management Consultants. Council Member Martinez supported Slavin
Management Consultants and Strategic Government Resources but stated she was extremely
impressed with Waters-Oldani.
After the nomination process, the Council narrowed the selection to the following three (3)
executive search firms: Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment; Slavin Management Consultants; and
Strategic Government Resources.
Mr. Marez made a motion narrowing the executive search firms for the selection of the new
City Manager to the following companies: Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment, Slavin
Management Consultants, and Strategic Government Resources. The motion was seconded by Ms.
Leal. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9. MOTION NO. 2010-225
Motion narrowing the executive search firms for the selection of the new City Manager to the
following companies: Waters-Oldani Executive Recruitment, Slavin Management
Consultants, and Strategic Government Resources.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Chesney, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
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Ms. McKaughan stated that in response to Council Member Marez's suggestion to consider
developing a website similar to the City of Aurora, Colorado's interactive website for selecting a City
Manager, the Municipal Information Systems (MIS) Department has developed a link for the City's
website and staff will bring this item for consideration of the Council.
The Council asked staff to evaluate the top three (3) executive search firms and develop a
matrix to analyze the firms.
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Mayor Pro Tem Chesney called for petitions from the audience. Ernest Sanchez, resident of
the Las Colonias Subdivision, spoke regarding the recent flooding and evacuation of the subdivision
and expressed concern regarding assistance for trash removal; the safety of the water; whether it is
safe to move back into the homes; and the reason there was a lack of drainage in the area. Joshua
George, resident of the Las Colonias subdivision, spoke regarding the work performed in the
subdivision that should have prevented the flooding; the sewage in the neighborhood; safety
concerns; testing for the area; and assistance from the City for residents. Tony Hartwell, Coastal
Bend Small Breed Rescue (CBSBR), asked that the CBSBR's request for an extension of the
Special Permit be placed on the agenda for September 28th. Mr. Hartwell reported that the previous
Special Permit expires on October 11th and staff has told him this item will not be placed on the
agenda until October 12th
Judith Sisson, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Small Breed Rescue, requested that
the City allow the organization to continue to service the community and place the item on the
agenda before the expiration of the current Special Permit. Ms. Sisson spoke regarding the
problems the rescue center has had in order to comply with the existing Special Permit. Ana Lisa
Uranga-Acebo, resident of Las Colonias, stated that she just moved into the subdivision and has
lost everything due to the recent flooding. Ms. Acebo expressed concern regarding the wastewater
floating in neighborhood and the safety of the residents. Ms. Acebo encouraged the City to test the
water and the soil in the area and asked for assistance. Manuel Plazola, resident of Las Colonias,
stated that City representatives and Council Member Leal met with the neighborhood about the
improvements made to prevent flooding in the area. Mr. Plazola said that the lives of the residents in
the subdivision have been interrupted and destroyed. Mayor Pro Tem Chesney directed staff to
place an item on next week's agenda regarding the Las Colonias subdivision. City Manager Escobar
stated that after the meeting is adjourned, staff will stay in the Council Chambers to address the
questions of the neighborhood. Council Member Kieschnick requested an update of the status of the
presentation regarding the Nueces County Drainage District.
Roland Garza stated that District 3 had been neglected for many years and Council Member
Leal has worked to help support projects for that area. Mr. Garza asked that the Council assist the
residents of the Las Colonias area and encouraged the residents to also address their state
representative and county commissioners regarding the drainage in the area. Johnny French, 4417
Carlton, spoke regarding the funding for Packery Channel and the proposal to construct a protective
children's play area on the northside of Packery Channel. Mr. French asked the Council to place an
item on the agenda to approve construction of the protective children's play area and to name the
proposed park after the child that died on the beach, Isaiah Perez.
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Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Chesney
adjourned the Council meeting at 1:15 p.m. on September 21, 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 September 21, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on September 28, 2010.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of September, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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