HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/19/2010PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Brent Chesney
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
ABSENT
Mayor Joe Adame
MINUTES
CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 - 12:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Angel R. Escobar
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall.
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Kenneth D. Roseman with Congregation Beth Israel
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Elizondo.
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 Scott called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of
October 12, 2010. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 9). Mr. Abel
Alonzo requested that Item 2 be pulled for individual consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2010-248
Motion approving the lease -purchase of approximately 6,405 curbside collection containers
from Schaefer Systems International, Charlotte, North Carolina for the total amount of
$298,420.50. The award is based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the
Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC). The containers will be used in
the City's automated collection program. Funds for the lease -purchase of the curbside
collection containers will be provided through the City's lease -purchase financing program.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
4. ORDINANCE NO. 028803
Ordinance appropriating $29,850.60 from the Radio System Capital Replacement Reserve
Fund, amending the FY 2010-2011 budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 to increase
appropriations by $29,850.60 in the Fund No. 1020 General Fund Police Department budget
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Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 2
to pay for replacement Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at the radio transmitter
sites for the City, County, and RTA radio systems.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Scott, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
5.a. MOTION NO.2010-249
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept a grant in the amount of
$100,964.38 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
$40,906.69, in-kind match of $7,200 for a total project cost of $149,071.07 and to execute all
related documents.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
5.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028804
Ordinance appropriating $100,964.38 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 $40,906.69 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: Scott, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
6.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028805
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Calallen Independent School District for use and access of
District facilities as shelters of last resort in case of an emergency or hurricane.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
6.b. RESOLUTION NO. 028806
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with West Oso Independent School District for use of school
buildings during emergency or hurricane as shelter of last resort.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
6.c. RESOLUTION NO. 028807
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Del Mar College for use of school buildings as shelters of last
resort for First Responders in case of an emergency or hurricane.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 3
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
7. ORDINANCE NO. 028808
Ordinance authorizing the resale of nine (9) properties for $37,800 which were foreclosed
upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the City shall receive $4,173.06 plus
$9,285.23 for partial payment of City paving and demolition liens.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Scott, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez,
voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
8. MOTION NO. 2010-250
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 with HDR
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $104,019 for a total restated fee
of $1,296,316 for Airline Road Improvements from Saratoga Boulevard to Rodd Field Road
for additional design phase services to include the realignment of Airline Road, Rodd Field
Road and Yorktown Boulevard intersections. (BOND ISSUE 2004)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
9. MOTION NO. 2010-251
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Right -of -Way Easement
instrument with Ronald S. Browning in the total amount of $62,539, for the acquisition of
Parcel 12 containing 1.315 acres of land, located at the northeast corner of Airline Road at
Slough Road, necessary for the Airline Road Street Improvement Project, Saratoga
Boulevard to Rodd Field Road, Project #6465, (BOND ISSUE 2008) and for other municipal
purposes.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 2 regarding the purchase of one (1) long
reach hydraulic excavator. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, reported that the City saved $5,000 from the
previous purchase and encouraged department heads to acknowledge accomplishments that save
the taxpayers money. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2010-247
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) long reach hydraulic excavator from Waukesha
Pearce Industries, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas based on the Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with the Texas Local Government Cooperative, in the amount of $269,094. This
unit is a replacement to the fleet. Funding is budgeted and available in the Maintenance
Services Fund for FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 4
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott announced the executive session, which was listed on the agenda as
follows:
10. Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Cause No.
09-1984-H; King Isles, Inc. vs. SWBeII Telephone Company et al; in the 347th Judicial
District Court, Nueces County, Texas, with possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session and
the following motion was passed with the following vote:
10. MOTION NO, 2010-252
Motion authorizing the City Manager to settle Cause No. 09-1984-H; King Isles, Inc. vs.
SWBeII Telephone Company et al; In the 3471h Judicial District Court, Nueces County,
Texas, for the sum of $100,000, subject to certification of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott referred to Item 11, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to
open the public hearing on the following street closure:
11. Public hearing and First Reading Ordinance to consider abandoning and vacating a 29,774 -
square foot portion (0.684 acres) of an undeveloped and unsurfaced 55 -foot wide dedicated
public right-of-way (Paxton Street), out of the Navigation Industrial Park, said public right of
way being located north of the Agnes Street public street right-of-way; subject to compliance
with the specified conditions.
Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales explained that the applicant is requesting the closure
of the unimproved public right-of-way to expand their operations. Mr. Perales stated that there are
existing water and wastewater lines within this area and the right-of-way will be retained as a utility
easement.
In response to Council Member Martinez, Mr. Perales clarified that the utility easement will
be retained and if the applicant chooses to build a permanent structure, the water lines would be
relocated at the owner's expense.
No one appeared in opposition to the street closure. Mr. Chesney made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
11. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
To consider abandoning and vacating a 29,774 -square foot portion (0.684 acres) of an
undeveloped and unsurfaced 55 -foot wide dedicated public right-of-way (Paxton Street), out
of the Navigation Industrial Park, said public right of way being located north of the Agnes
Street public street right-of-way; subject to compliance with the specified conditions.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 5
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Scott, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Adame was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to
open the public hearing on the following street closure:
12. Public hearing and First Reading Ordinance to consider abandoning and vacating a 25,774 -
square foot portion (0.59 acres) of an undeveloped and unsurfaced 20 -foot wide dedicated
public right-of-way, out of the Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 31,
Lot 11, said public right of way being located just south of the Williams Drive public street
right-of-way; subject to compliance with the specified conditions.
Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales stated that the City is requesting the closure of the
public right-of-way to accommodate the development of the South Guth Sport Complex project.
No one appeared in opposition to the street closure. Mr. Chesney made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Elizondo, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their
votes as follows:
12. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
To consider abandoning and vacating a 25,774 -square foot portion (0.59 acres) of an
undeveloped and unsurfaced 20 -foot wide dedicated public right-of-way, out of the Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 31, Lot 11, said public right of way being
located just south of the Williams Drive public street right-of-way; subject to compliance with
the specified conditions.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Scott, Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye";
Adame was absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 13 regarding the Parks, Recreation and
Open Space Master Plan. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint
presentation including the background; the project scope; project location; project schedule; and
project costs. Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Morris was available to respond to
questions. Mr. Anaya stated that Halff Associates, Inc. was recommended by staff based on the
firm's experience with park master planning and the expertise of the project manager.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the lease agreement with the Girl
Scouts; consideration for park development near Wesley Seale Dam as part of Sunrise Beach; the
matrix used in the selection process; the reason the contract was not awarded to a local firm; the
difference in pricing for the responding firms; the processed used for the selection process; the
waiver of the participation requirement for this project and the Oso Interpretive Park projects due to
federal and state regulations which do not permit selection based on local preference; whether staff
has information on local businesses hired by other cities; if the Request for Qualification (RFQ)
included that the firms have master plan experience; an explanation of the business plan; the
demographic trends; identification of funding sources; the inventory and telephone survey
assessment; the status of the Oso Interpretive Park; and the company that handled the previous
master plan.
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Council Member Martinez requested an update on the status of the lease agreement with the
Girl Scouts. Council Member Chesney requested a copy of the matrix used to select Halff
Associates Inc. Council Member Adler requested that staff provide background information on
Sunrise Beach.
Council Member Chesney explained that he would be voting "No" because he feels that the
award should have given to a local qualified firm to develop the master plan. Mr. Chesney added
that staff noted that all 9 firms that responded where deemed competent and able to complete the
project. Mr. Chesney stated that the City is doing a disservice to the local firms by not awarding this
contract.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called for comments from the audience. Johnny French, 4417 Carlton,
asked questions regarding the funding for the project; whether the project could have be done in-
house; and the expiration of the current master plan. Mr. Anaya responded that the development of
a parks master plan is a specialized field and the City does not have the internal expertise to
execute this project. Mr. Anaya added that the current master plan does not expire until 2012. Mr.
Anaya reported that the master plan is being funded by the operating budget; however, there is a
potential for federal or state funding for projects. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, asked if the phone
survey assessment included consideration for the disabled. Mr. Morris stated that survey firm is
trained to assist the disabled and bilingual citizens.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
13. MOTION NO. 2010-253
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Halff Associates Inc., of Houston, Texas, in the amount of $201,070 for the
Update to Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Chesney voting "No"; Adame
was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the Allison Wastewater
Treatment Plant New Mechanical Bar Screen Facility. Director of Engineering -Services Pete Anaya
referred to a powerpoint presentation including the background; project scope; project schedule and
budget.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: efficiency at the existing bar
facility and the creek or ditch that the Allison Wastewater Treatment plant flows into.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for
their votes as follows:
14. MOTION NO. 2010-254
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
J. S. Haren of Athens, Tennessee, in the amount of $1,199,500 for the Base Bid and
Additive Alternate Nos. 1, 2, and 3 for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant New
Mechanical Bar Screen Facility.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 7
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame and Elizondo were
absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 15 regarding the Robert Street— Gaines to
Ocean Drive project. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint
presentation including the background; location; project scope; project schedule; and costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the hike and bike trail; extension
of a drainage system at Gaines and Alameda; the number of City projects performed by Grace
Paving; managing of the contract internally; sidewalks on the south side of Gaines; the number of
driveways to Robert Street; and the left hand turn blind spots.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,
spoke in support of the project and the different agencies working together. City Secretary Chapa
polled the Council for their votes as follows:
15. MOTION NO. 2010-255
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Grace Paving and Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $1,047,037
for Robert Street from Gaines to Ocean Drive. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 16 regarding agreements with Nueces
County and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to attempt collection of unpaid red light
camera violations. Interim Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez explained that the
Nueces County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the City that would
allow for the tax assessor to refuse vehicle registration renewals for individuals that have not paid
red light camera violations. Ms. Sanchez added that the City would pay Nueces County $7.50 for
each violation paid as a result of a flagged registration. Ms. Sanchez stated that the second
agreement is with TxDOT to flag motor vehicle records at a cost of $23.00 per computer file plus
$2,604 for approximately 21,700 accounts.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the partnerships with Nueces
County and TxDOT; the status of the red light camera issue at the state level; and the basic fee for a
red light camera violation.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,
stated that he was disappointed that a state representative does not support the red light camera
issue and thanked the County for their unanimous support of this issue.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
16.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028809
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Nueces County regarding denial of vehicle registration pending resolution of
outstanding red light camera civil penalty, with payment to County in the amount of $7.50 per
registration issued.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 8
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
16.b. RESOLUTION NO. 028810
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with Texas Department of Transportation ("TxDOT") to flag vehicle registrations for
nonpayment of red light camera civil penalties, with payment to TxDOT of $23.00 per
computer file submission plus $0.12 (twelve cents) for each transaction (inquiry, flag or
clear) submitted to TxDOT.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott opened discussion on Item 17 regarding a request for an additional
180 -day extension of a Special Permit in Case No. 0309-01, Ross and Judith Sisson. Council
Member Martinez made a motion to remove this item from the table. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Kieschnick. The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott,
Adler, Chesney, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame was absent.
Assistant City Manager Margie Rose, Animal Care Manager Kelli Copeland, and Health Department
representatives were available to respond to questions.
City Attorney Valdez explained that he had requested that the vote on this item be tabled to
allow for additional time to review a judgment that was pending. Mr. Valdez stated that there was a
lawsuit filed in 2006 and in lieu of a judgment, there was an agreement signed by both parties that
ended the litigation citing several conditions. Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if any of those conditions
were pertinent to today's discussion. Mr. Valdez stated that Item 4 of the Rule 11 agreement states
that "plaintiffs (Judy and Ross Sisson) will not operate any shelter, boarding kennel, adoption
shelter, or the like of their property for themselves or for any other entity without first obtaining the
appropriate licenses and permits required by law." Mr. Valdez reported that city ordinances require
that the enterprise obtain a commercial animal establishment permit and the applicants could not
provide a permit that they have been operating under which is in violation of the Rule 11 agreement.
Mr. Valdez recommended denial of the special permit.
Assistant City Manager Rose stated that this issue came forward last year because the
applicant had not obtained the necessary permits. Ms. Rose added that staff referred the applicant
to Development Services to be in compliance with the zoning first in order to start the permit
process. Ms. Rose explained that in lieu of changing the zoning, the applicants were granted a
special permit with ten (10) conditions. Ms. Rose reported that the applicant can not produce any
permits because they have not been zoned properly.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether the septic tank has been
installed and concern that the City did not enforce the Rule 11 agreement.
Tony Hartwell, Public Relations Director of the Coastal Bend Small Breed Animal Rescue,
stated that the septic tank is waiting to be installed in the ground upon approval of the special
permit. Mr. Hartwell added that the applicants aren't requesting a rescue permit not a commercial
permit. Mr. Hartwell stated that the Development Services Department has never given them correct
information on the permits required by the applicant. Mr. Hartwell explained the difficulties the
rescue has had with raising funds and that if the rescue can not comply with the conditions in the
next six (6) months, they will shut down.
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Council Member Elizondo said that the Council and the administration have worked very
hard to work with Ms. Sisson to try to come to some resolution. Mr. Elizondo stated that there are
rules and ordinances in place that have not been complied with. Mr. Elizondo added that the Council
has broken some rules by allowing an extension and several opportunities because of the sensitivity
to the issue of rescue animals. Mr. Elizondo stated that he would not support the extension. Council
Member Chesney expressed concern that the conditions of the Rule 11 agreement were not met
including that the plaintiff would not operate without obtaining the appropriate licenses and permits
and that pending reapplication of the zoning permit, the plaintiff would relinquish all rights, title or
ownership of the animals. Mr. Chesney stated that the intent is clear that the applicant should not
have continued operations on the premise and these actions were a breach of the Rule 11
agreement.
Council Member Leal asked questions regarding when the applicant plans to put in the
septic tank and the reason for the extension. Judith Sisson, applicant, stated that the contractor has
told her that the septic tank could be put in within seven (7) to ten (10) days. Mr. Hartwell explained
that water has retained on the property for the last several months due to the weather conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott called for comments from the audience. An unidentified man stated
that he has given the rescue donations to get all the work down and as soon as the ground is right,
the work can be done.
Council Member Martinez said the rescue is automatically set up for failure because of the
typography of the area and the drainage problems. Ms. Martinez added that the applicant has
received several chances to be in compliance and has not operated in good faith. Ms. Martinez said
she could not support the extension.
In response to Council Member Leal, Ms. Copeland stated that if the extension is denied,
Animal Care Services will work with the applicant and other local rescues to get the animals out of
the facility and the animals will not have to come to Animal Control.
Mr. Elizondo made a motion to deny the request for the extension. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Kieschnick. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
17. MOTION NO. 2010-256
Motion to deny a request for an additional 180 -day extension of a Special Permit, to April 14,
2011, to allow for a pet groom and boarding business, small dog and cat rescue shelter, and
dog service and therapy/training facility, on property located at the southwest corner of
Gadwell Street and Laguna Shores Road, in Case No. 0309-01, Ross and Judith Sisson.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Scott, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adame and Chesney were
absent.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott recessed the Regular Council meeting to hold a meeting of the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation (CCHFC).
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Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
October 19, 2010 — Page 10
Mayor Pro Tem Scott reconvened the Regular Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Scott
referred to Item 19 regarding the annual update an the City's Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Title II Transition Plan and Non -Discrimination Ordinance FY2009-2010. Director of Human
Relations Leon Bazar introduced the presentation team including ADA Investigator Wanese Taylor -
Butler and Chairman of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities Abel Alonzo. Mr. Bazar referred
to a powerpoint presentation including background on the Human Relations Department; ADA
accessibility and compliance components; accessibility improvements in public facilities, services,
activities, and programs; improvements to public curb ramps and site development; outreach and
training; ADA future projects; employment discrimination; fair housing discrimination; public
accommodation discrimination; and department staffing.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: ADA trash pick up services;
public curb ramps on Staples Street; the types of sex discrimination allegations; and fair housing
conciliation remedies.
Mr. Bazar recognized ADA Investigator Wanese Taylor -Butler for serving the City of Corpus
Christi for 22 years. Mr. Bazar announced that Ms. Taylor was retiring and publicly thanked her for
her service to the community. Mr. Alonzo thanked City Manager Escobar, Assistant City Manager
Margie Rose, Mr. Bazar, and staff for the accomplishments of the Human Relations Department.
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Mayor Pro Tem Mark Scott called for petitions from the audience. Ken Hobbs, 7201
Windwillow Drive, spoke regarding the bid process and award of the contract for the Holly Road
Water Tower project. Mr. Hobbs asked the Council to recommend reviewing the bidding process. In
response to Council Member Kieschnick, City Manager Escobar stated that staff would review the
bidding process including the value of scrap metal and provide an update in the City Manager
transmittal. Foster Edwards, CEO of the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding the
Chamber trip to Okalahoma City and the redevelopment of the city. Council Member Kieschnick
requested that the Chamber make a presentation on their findings from the trip and directed staff to
place the item on a future agenda.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro Tem Scott adjourned
the Council meeting at 3:31 p.m. on October 19, 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 October 19, 2010, which were approved by the City
Council on October 26, 2010.
SEAL
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of October, 2010.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary