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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
February 8, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Priscilla Leal
John Marez*
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
ABSENT
Kevin Kieschnick
*Arrived at 12:07 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 Scott Higginbotham with Lexington Baptist Church
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council. Member Martinez.
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 January
25, 2011. 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:
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Harvey Salinas (Reappointed)
Dr. Candelario Huerta (Reappointed)
Alana Manrow (Reappointed)
Carlos Vargas (Reappointed)
Darren Bates (Reappointed)
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mary LaFrancois (Appointed)
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
David Mathews (Reappointed)
Billy Largin (Reappointed)
Julio Sanchez (Reappointed)
Karim I. Salighedar (Reappointed)
Clinton Bailey (Appointed)
Bruce Hawn (Appointed)
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Lindsey Edwards (Reappointed)
Patricia Byrd (Reappointed)
Billy Ray Sales (Reappointed)
Dotson G. Lewis (Reappointed)
Gloria Gooding (Reappointed)
Henry Edward Savoy (Appointed)
Felix Zavala, Jr. (Appointed)
Rudy Martinez (Appointed)
Jose R. Villanueva (Appointed)
Regional Health Awareness Board
Margie Rose (Reappointed)
INDEXED
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 3 - 15). There were no
comments from the public. City Secretary Chapa announced that Item 15 was postponed by staff.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-035
Motion approving a supply agreement for 2,930 tons of liquid caustic soda with Univar USA,
of Corpus Christi, Texas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0078-11, based on low bid
for an estimated six-month expenditure of $587,392.50. The term of the contracts will be for
six months with options to extend for up to nine additional six-month periods subject to the
approval of the supplier and the City Manager or his designee. Funds have been budgeted
by the Water Department in FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.a. RESOLUTION NO. 028940
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an interlocal Agreement
with the City of Conroe, Texas to allow for the City of Corpus Christi to secure a false alarm
management program competitively procured by the City of Conroe.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
4.b. MOTION NO. 2011-036
Motion awarding a service agreement with PMAM Corporation of Irving, Texas for False
Alarm Management Services for a fee of 28% of the revenue collected. The term of the
agreement will be for three years with automatic renewal on a bi-annual basis for additional
two-year terms, or portions thereof.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adier,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
5. ORDINANCE NO. 028941
Ordinance appropriating $20,000 from the Radio System Capital Replacement Reserve
Fund, amending the FY 2010-2011 budget, adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 to increase
appropriations by $20,000 in the No. 1020 General Fund Police Department budget to pay
for software upgrades for the 800 Mhz radio system.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 028942
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with Corpus Christi/Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for
acquisition, management, operation, and maintenance of a vehicle for the LEPC.
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The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
7. MOTION NO. 2011-037
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a Renewal Professional
Services Contract with Granicus, Inc. of San Francisco, California, in the amount of $30,600.
The renewal contract is for one year, with automatic renewals of three additional one-year
terms, subject to appropriation of funds, for a total amount not to exceed $122,400.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leaf, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting 'Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
8. ORDINANCE NO. 028943
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute Amendment No. 4 to the
Lease Agreement for the Transportation Security Administration use of space at Corpus
Christi International Airport, to provide janitorial services with total annual rent increasing by
$16,640 from $383,705.91 to $400,345.91.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 028944
Ordinance appropriating $17,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1130 Arena
Facility Fund for a grant from the of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation to the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau for a study of needed
expansion and improvements to the American Bank Center (including the potential
expansion of the Arena) and construction of a convention center hotel; changing the FY
2010-2011 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028252 by increasing proposed
expenditures by $17,500.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 028945
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement and a Ground Lease with the Corpus Christi Independent School
District (CCISD) for 0.993 acre tract of land (43,255 square feet) of the Seven Oaks Addition
to build a new Fire Station Number Five and an 800 square -foot Joint Use Facility to be used
for CCISD educational purposes and for City business, for a term of fifty (50) years.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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11. MOTION NO. 2011-038
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
IHS Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $629,617.17 for the
Southmoreland Addition Street Improvements Phase 3B and 4B Part 3, for Total Base Bid.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
12. MOTION NO. 2011-039
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 $58,483.82 for the
Broadmoor Senior Center Walking Trail & Parking Lot Improvements. (CDBG & BOND
ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
13. ORDINANCE NO. 028946
Ordinance appropriating $26,589.46 from the Reserved Fund Balance in the Maintenance
Services Fund No. 5110; transferring and appropriating $26,589.46 into the General Fund
No. 1020 for repair of interior renovations to the Museum of Science & History Building;
changing the FY 2010-2011 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 to
increase proposed expenditures by $26,589.46 in the Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110
and revenues and expenditures by $26,589.46 each in the General Fund No. 1020.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
14. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Abandoning and vacating an 89,683 -square foot portion of the North Country Club Place
and South Country Club Place public street rights-of-way, out of the Country Club Place
Subdivision, the public rights-of-way being located north of the Interstate Highway 37 right-
of-way; subject to compliance with the specified conditions. (Tabled on 01/11/11)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick was absent. (Note: On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, Council Member Elizondo
announced that he intended to abstain from the vote on this item and asked for the record to
reflect that abstention. The Council concurred to support the amendment.)
15.a. POSTPONED BY STAFF
utilities; providing for severance; and providing for publicatien. (First Reading 01/11/11)
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15.b. POSTPONED BY STAFF
Agreement with the Texas State Museum of A.lan Cultures & Education Center, regarding
01/11/11)
15.c. POSTPONED BY STAFF
Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to oxocutc an amendment to the Lease
Agreement with the South Texas Institute for the Arts regarding payment of utilities;
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
fol lows:
16. Executive session under Section 551.076 to deliberate the deployment, or specific
occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices; and/or a security audit.
17. Executive session pursuant to Section 551.071(1)(A) for consultation with attorney regarding
contemplated litigation involving a municipal energy supply contract.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session.
Mayor Adame announced that no action would be taken in open session.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 18, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 1210-06, City of Corpus Christi: The applicant is requesting a change of zoning
from the "AT/IO" Apartment Tourist District with Island Overlay to the "B-2A/IO" Barrier Island
Business District with Island Overlay resulting in a change of future land use from a
public/semi-public use to a tourist use. The property to be rezoned is described as 163.24
acres out of the William Bryan Survey Abstract 45 & Balli Survey Abstract 1998, located
between State Highway 361 and the Gulf of Mexico and along the south side of Zahn Road.
(Postponed on 01/25/11)
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial
view; the existing land use map; the future land use map; the ownership map; and the Packery
Channel Development Plan map. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff
recommended approval of the applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "AT/IO"
Apartment Tourist District with Island Overlay to the "B-2A/IO" Barrier Island Business District with
Island Overlay.
Council Member Strong reported that anything within 1000 feet of the vegetation line is under
the auspice of the Beach Management Advisory Committee and there is a dune permit required for
whatever is planned for that area 350 feet or closer to the beach with no exceptions.
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The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether the zoning case was
presented to the Island Strategic Action Committee (ISAC); responses from ISAC; the requirement
for the zoning change under the Texas General Land Office (GLO) agreement; development of
private sector land and coordinating those efforts with commitments as part of the agreement with
the GLO; and if the requested zoning allows for bars.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Scott made a motion to close the
public hearing, seconded by Mr. Marez, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council for their votes as
follows:
18. ORDINANCE NO. 028947
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by City of Corpus Christi, by changing the
Zoning Map in reference to 163.24 acres out of the William Bryan Survey Abstract 45 & Balli
Survey Abstract 1998, located between State Highway 361 and the Gulf of Mexico and along
the south side of Zahn Road, from the "AT/IO" Apartment Tourist District with Island Overlay
to the "B-2A/IO" Barrier Island Business District with Island Overlay resulting in a change of
future land use from a public/semi-public use to a tourist use; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a
repealer clause; providing a penalty; and providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 22 regarding the revisions to the wrecker service
ordinance. Police Captain James Brandon referred to a powerpoint presentation including what the
ordinance entails; the rotation wreckers; state law; the purpose of the revisions; timeline; the
changes based on wrecker company concerns since December 30th; proposed changes; the
overriding concerns of the wrecker companies and Police Department response; and conclusion.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. John Bell, 31750 Primavera, stated
that the Southwest Towing Association is supportive of the changes, however requests additional
time to address the following issues: the provision in Section 57-245 regarding the 30 minute
response time and requiring that one (1) wrecker always be reserved for police tow use; that there
are no provisions for changing private property tows or Type A tows; that there is no distinction
between rotation wreckers and other wreckers for requiring workers compensation and drug testing;
the requirement that anyone under any investigation at TDLR may not obtain a permit or be
renewed; and apparent typographical errors within the ordinance. Nick Richard, 2925 Agnes, spoke
regarding the rates not increasing for private property impound tows and the TDLR not allowing for
separate charges; adding language in Section 57-224(b)(1) stating that a wrecker must have dual
rear wheels; and the requirement that a fee schedule listing the maximum storage and towing fees
must be attached to every invoice.
Norma Rivera, Coastal Bend Towing Association, stated that the Association is in complete
support of Chief Riggs and his efforts for updating the ordinance. Ms. Rivera referred to a
powerpoint presentation of the Association's perspective of the timeline for the proposed ordinance;
the Association's policy concerns; and the main concerns regarding the 30 -minute response
requirement and owner not refusing an assignment except for safety reasons. Sally Rodriquez, Ace -
1 Wrecker Services, spoke regarding the rates for small Type A wreckers; regulating recovery rates;
and the drug testing. Ms. Rodriguez asked for additional time to discuss and review the changes
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with all of the wreckers on the rotation list. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked Chief Riggs, staff,
and the Association for working together and urged the Council to direct staff to continue to discuss
the concerns with the wrecker services. Joe Dees, Statewide Wrecker, reported that the concerns of
the wreckers are valid and companies want to make sure that the ordinance is the best for
everyone. Mr. Dees asked for additional time to address the points addressed by John Bell. Dave
Resendez, Apollo Towing and Easy Rider Wrecker Service, thanked City staff, Legal, Assistant
Chief Steve Mylett and Captain Brandon for their work on this ordinance and stated that the
revisions to the ordinance are designed to make companies more accountably, improve response
time, make officers and citizens safer, and provide a better caliber of companies. Mr, Resendez
urged the Council to approve this ordinance.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: a comparison of the towing fees
with other cities; the proposed fee for heavy wrecker and specialized equipment costs; monitoring
specialized equipment costs; liability for the City; background checks and drug testing for drivers;
wrecker service proof of liability; the deposit for the tow fee study and the account for those fees; the
justification for not raising private towing rates; concerns with adding dual rear wheels as a
requirement for auto wreckers in category A; the 30 minute response time; the no refusal clause;
changing the under investigation clause to discipline; whether individuals have the option of hiring
their own towing company; and typographical errors in the ordinance.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend Section 57-223(14) by deleting the language "under any
investigation or" on the fourth line and "currently under investigation or" on the sixth line. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Elizondo,
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend Section 57-223(c)(11) by deleting the language "is
currently under any investigation" and add "has received". The motion was seconded by Mr.
Elizondo.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend Section 57-254(d)(2)(a) and Section 57-254(d)(2)(b) by
substituting the following language:
a. Normal nNonconsent tow (includes double hookup and towing of tractor and trailer as one
unit, removal of shaft or axle, application of air to brake system, and/or caping brakes, to
prepare for tow)... 200.00 325.00.
b. Additional fee allowed in Sec.57-254(d)(2)(a)includes labor such ac rigging up, winching
for removal from ditch or water, righting an overturned vehicle, clean up, or for similar
unusual circumstances (all inclusive) per 1-5 minutes ...20.00 275.00 per hour.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to amend Section 57-223(c) (11) by changing the date from January
1, 2011 to March 1, 2011. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo and passed.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
22. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending Chapter 57, Article V. of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, by revising
several sections in said article to provide for expanded definitions; more offenses and
penalties; other specific requirements applicable to auto wreckers and auto wrecker
companies; providing for a severance clause; providing for a repealer clause; and providing
an effective date of March 1, 2011.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading as amended with the
following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 19 regarding slot machines at racetracks. Director
of Intergovernmental Relations Rudy Garza explained that this resolution will show the City's support
for expanding gaming at existing facilities to present to the Legislature.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Rosie Colleen, Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, provided a resolution in support of slot machines at the racetracks. Foster Edwards,
Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, stated that the Chamber endorses this resolution and urged
adoption of the resolution. - _
Council Member Marez stated that this resolution is showing the Council's support on this
issue and it is up to the Legislature to decide. Council Member Strong provided statistics on
commercial bingo halls in Corpus Christi and asked for consideration to support bingo halls if the
gambling opportunities are expanded. Mr. Garza reported that if the Legislature did support
expanding gaming opportunities, it would be a limited expansion and bingo halls could be
considered in the future. Council Member Leal said she would support this item and bingo halls in
the future.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
19. RESOLUTION NO. 028939
Resolution in support of slot machines at racetracks.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 20 regarding the Corpus Christi International
Airport Consolidated Rent Car Quick Turn Around Facility. Director of Engineering Services Pete
Anaya provided information on the potential revenue; the project description; meetings with the
Rental Automotive Car (RAC) Industry tenants; LED certified building; and project schedule.
In response to Mayor Adame, Mr. Anaya reported that the location is close to the existing
location. Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,
informed the community that $5.5 million is going to a local contractor for this project and 95% of the
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revenue from these rental cars will come from outside the City. City Secretary Chapa polled the
Council for their votes as follows:
20. MOTION NO. 2011-040
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with
Barcom Commercial, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $5,525,000 for the
Corpus Christi International Airport Consolidated Rental Car Quick Turn Around Facility for
the Total Base Bid.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Strong were
absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 21 regarding illegal smoking products and related
paraphernalia. Police Captain John Houston referred to a powerpoint presentation including a
background of the product; the K-2 website, advertising, and website information; the effects of
ingestion; examples of the product; and related paraphernalia.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Kimberly Davis, Mr. Nice Guys, said
she had a petition of individuals opposing the ban. Ms. Davis asked the Council to consider not
banning the substance and consider an ordinance regulating the substance. Ms. Davis said the ban
would take away from profits for small business and requested that if Council approved the
ordinance, businesses be allowed a 90 -day extension. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, spoke in support
of the ordinance.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: if there was an effective date;
public awareness of the ordinance; protecting the youth in the community; the nationwide figure on
youth hospitalized for treatment; local cases; and whether Mr. Nice Guys requires identification
when selling the product;
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
21. ORDINANCE NO. 028948
Ordinance amending Chapter 33, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, by adding a
new Article (IX) to regulate illegal smoking products and related paraphernalia and by
specifically negating a requirement of a culpable mental state; providing for penalties;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting
"Aye"; Kieschnick was absent.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Carolyn Moon, 4902 Calvin, spoke
regarding the Council's concern for additional security in the Council Chamber and stated that she
did not think additional security was needed. Foster Edwards, Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce, introduced Desiree Castro as the new Governmental Affairs liaison at the Chamber. Mr.
Edwards spoke regarding the great job the City is doing on Shoreline Boulevard; the new Southside
Council program; and Coastal Bend Days in Austin on March 1S`. Don Winkley, 6317 Boca Raton,
spoke regarding the City citing his property for high weed and mowing charges. Mr. Winkley stated
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that he is attempting to preserve the wildlife and native vegetation near Red Head Pond and asked
for assistance with the fees and allowing a special permit for his property. Gene Broner, 324 S.
Naylor, spoke regarding enforcement for parking of vehicles on sidewalks at a property located at
2828 Agnes. Abel Alonzo, Chairman of the Committee for Persons with Disabilities, also expressed
concern for individuals who block sidewalks and jeopardize the safety of others.
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 23 regarding Privatization and Reorganization
Initiatives. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including
the budget principles for fiscal year 2011; economic challenges; evaluation of budget process;
limited resources; rethinking delivery of service; the managed competition process goals and
approach; expectations of competitiveness; benefits of becoming competitive; how the managed
competition process works; downsides to becoming a competitive service business; the City's of
Carrollton's competitive service culture, preparation for change, and managed competition
scorecard; what the City is doing; benchmarking our services for solid waste; ten principals of
privatization; update on outsourcing, consolidation and privatization efforts; update on the
outsourcing survey and RFP for business case evaluation; and next steps.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the responses received for facility
maintenance and mowing and reason for not recommending a business case analysis; the City of
Carrollton's motto "better, cheaper, faster, friendlier"; whether the RFP will continue through the
evaluation process and selection; saving potentials; the outcome of this process not guaranteeing
privatization but a higher quality of service being delivered and departments undergoing a
transformation and increasing their level of competitiveness; how the hours were determined for the
analysis; the reasons staff accepted the hours for MIS analysis and the complexity of the
department; background checks on the companies; concern with justifying the expenditure; and the
possible rate of return.
Director of MIS Michael Armstrong explained that the City's MIS Department is one of the
best in the country and stated that Plante & Moran, PLLC has the expertise to evaluate the MIS
operation. Director of Fleet Management Jim Davis spoke in support of Mercury Associates Inc.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, said he
was glad that senior staff acknowledged their support for the recommendation and stated that the
investment will be justified. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
23.b. ORDINANCE NO. 028949
Ordinance appropriating $59,699 from the Maintenance Services Unreserved Fund Balance
No. 5110 for consulting services to provide a business case analysis of the Fleet
Maintenance Division of the General Services Department; changing the FY 2010-2011
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028683 by increasing expenditures by
$59,699.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye";
Adler voting "No"; Kieschnick was absent.
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23.c. MOTION NO. 2011-041
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a service agreement with
Mercury Associates, Inc., of Gaithersburg, Maryland, for an amount not to exceed $59,699,
to provide a business case analysis of the Fleet Maintenance Division of the General
Services Department. Funding is available in the Fleet Maintenance Operations budget for
FY 2010-2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo,
Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adler voting "No"; Kieschnick was
absent.
23.d. MOTION NO. 2011-042
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a service agreement with
Plante Moran, PLLC, of Southfield, Michigan, for an amount not to exceed $145,000, to
provide a business case analysis of the Municipal Information Services Department.
Funding is available in the Municipal Information Services Operations budget for FY 2010-
2011.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Elizondo,
Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Adler and Leal voting "No"; Kieschnick was
absent.
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•Mayor Adame referred to Item 24 regarding a presentation on the FY2011 Capital Budget
and Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of $173,982,100. Assistant City Manager
Oscar Martinez referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview; background; the
immediate rate reduction options; project prioritization process; long-term rate reduction strategies;
revised FY 2011 wastewater, water and storm water CIP recommendations; FY2011 wastewater,
water, and storm water summary; and the capital improvement program recommendations.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: long term strategies including
shared costs with the County for capital improvements and continued discussions for a drainage
district; consideration of an administrator for the Bond programs and CIP; and use of the capital
reserve fund; and the bond rating evaluation.
Council Member Scott directed staff to provide the amount of the last three CIP's that were
approved and the actual amounts expended. Mr. Scott also requested information on Bond 2008
including the impact on the utility rates and the information told to the voters regarding the impact.
Mr. Scott reported that he did not intend to support staff's recommendations.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 8, 2011.
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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 February 8, 2011 which were approved by the City
Council on February 15, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of February, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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