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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 17, 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 12:15 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Ronald L. Olson
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 Mike Fehlauer with The Summit Church and the
Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Marez.
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 announced that Item 9 regarding the public hearing on Case No.0111-01,
Staples Development, LLC was withdrawn by the applicant.
9. WITHDRAWN BY APPLICANT
and Garden Tracts, Section 1 t, Portions of Lots 13 and 1-0, located along the north side of
from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a repealer clause; providing a penny; and
providing for publication
Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 10,
2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
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Mayor Adame called for consideration of the consent agenda (Items 2 - 6). There were no
comments from the public. Council Member Marez requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
INDEXED
Minutes -- Regular Council Meeting
May 17, 2011 — Page 2
2. MOTION NO. 2011-114
Motion approving the purchase of twelve (12) Chevrolet Tahoes from Caldwell Country
Chevrolet, Caldwell, Texas, in accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Program for a total amount of $317,919.98. These units are replacements to the fleet and
will be used by the Police Department. Funding is available in the FY 2010-2011 Capital
Outlay Budget of the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
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.
3.a. MOTION NO. 2011-115
Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to accept grant funding in the amount of
$9,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT)
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) for occupant protection enforcement overtime
within the Police Department and to execute all related documents.
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.
3.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029058
Ordinance appropriating $9,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation for funding of
the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police
Department in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick and Strong were absent.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 029059
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $175,000 to the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Justice Program
(OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for funding available under the Coverdell Forensic
Sciences Improvement Grant Program to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic
science and medical examiner services, and authorizing the City Manager or designee to
apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Strong were
absent.
5. MOTION NO. 2011-116
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 6 to a
professional engineering services contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. of Fort
Worth, Texas in an amount not to exceed $150,740 for a restated not to exceed total fee of
$1,185,700.50 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Task 4 Corpus Christi International
Airport Terminal Rehabilitation and Federal Inspection Station.
Minutes — Regular Council Meeting
May 17, 2011 — Page 3
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 6 regarding abandoning and vacating existing
utility easements out of Parkdale Shopping Center. Council Member Marez asked staff to continue
to keep the public updated on the timeline for work on Staples Street and Gollihar to alleviate traffic
problems and improve the road. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
6.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029060
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 6,548.51 -square foot portion of an existing utility
easement out of Parkdale Shopping Center, Block AR, Lot 2, located north of and adjacent
to the Gollihar Road public street right-of-way, requiring the owner, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.,
L.P., to comply with the specified conditions. (Attachment # 6)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick and Strong were absent.
6.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029061
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 467.53 -square foot portion of an existing 10 -foot wide
utility easement out of Parkdale Shopping Center, Block AR, Lot 2, located north of and
adjacent to the Gollihar Road public street right-of-way; requiring the owner, Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc., L.P., to comply with the specified conditions. (Attachment # 6)
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye";
Kieschnick and Strong were absent.
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Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions, which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
7. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (1) to consult with
attorney regarding litigation involving the rates charged by the city for ambulance services,
with possible discussion and action in open session.
8. Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding fire collective
bargaining negotiations, with possible discussion and action in open session.
The Council went into executive session. The Council returned from executive session. City
Secretary Chapa read the motion for consideration as follows:
Motion authorizing the City Attorney to settle the case style Cause No, 3-10CV0233-K The
United States of American et al vs. The Cities of Addison et al, in the U,S. District Court for
the Northern District of Texas, in accordance with the terms negotiated and agreed upon by
the parties and further authorizing the City Attorney to pursue all available legal remedies in
seeking damages from any party legally responsible for any Toss by the city.
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City Manager Olson explained that Item 7 is a legal settlement regarding the billing and
collection of ambulance services. Mr. Olson reported that the federal government believes the City
over -billed Medicaid therefore the City was over -reimbursed for services provided. Mr. Olson stated
that through negotiations between the City and the federal government, a settlement of $300,000
was agreed upon and the motion authorizes the repayment to the federal government. Mr. Olson
added that the motion also authorizes the City Attorney to seek legal action against the City's
contracted billing company should the City suffer any loss. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council
for their votes as follows:
7. MOTION NO. 2011-117
Motion authorizing the City Attorney to settle the case style Cause No, 3-10CV0233-K The
United States of American et al vs. The Cities of Addison et al, in the U,S. District Court for
the Northern District of Texas, in accordance with the terms negotiated and agreed upon by
the parties and further authorizing the City Attorney to pursue all available legal remedies in
seeking damages from any party legally responsible for any loss by the city.
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 announced that no action would be taken on Item 8 in open session.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 10, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0411-02, Rudy Sosa: A change of zoning from the "A-2" Apartment House District
to the "AB" Professional Office District resulting in a change of future land use from a high
density residential use to a professional office use. The property to be rezoned is Lawnview
Annex, Block 4, Lot 15, located at the northeast corner of Marguerite Street and 18th Street,
south of Agnes Street.
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial
view; existing land use map; the future land use map; ownership map; and views of the subject
property. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended approval of the
applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "A-2" Apartment House District to the "AB"
Professional Office District.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Mr. Scott, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes
as follows:
10. ORDINANCE NO. 029062
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Rudy Sosa, by changing the Zoning
Map in reference to Lawnview Annex, Block 4, Lot 15, located at the northeast corner of
Marguerite Street and 18th Street, south of Agnes Street, from the '`A-2" Apartment House
District to the "AB" Professional Office District, resulting in a change of future land use from
a high-density residential use to a professional office use; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations from the existing Comprehensive Plan; providing a
repealer clause; providing a penalty; providing for publication.
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May 17, 2011 — Page 5
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.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 11, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0411-03, Jose G. Fernandez on behalf of Delia Fernandez: A change of zoning
from the "B-4" General Business District to the "1-2" Light Industrial District resulting in a
change of future land use from a commercial use to a light industrial use. The property to be
rezoned is Highway Village 2, Block 10, Lot 1, located at the southeast corner of Leopard
Street and Robby Drive.
Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial
view; the existing land use map; the future land use map; ownership map; and views of the subject
property. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
applicant's request for a change in zoning from the "B-4" General Business District to the "1-2" Light
Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, approval of the "B-4/SP" General Business District with a
Special Permit and eight (8) conditions.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Elizondo made a motion to close
the public hearing, seconded by Ms. Leal, and passed. Mr. Chapa polled the Council fortheirvotes
as follows:
11. ORDINANCE NO. 029063
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by Jose G. Fernandez on behalf of Delia
Fernandez (owner), by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Highway Village 2, Block
10, Lot 1, located at the southeast corner of Leopard Street and Robby Drive, from the "B-4"
General Business District to the "B-4/SP" General Business District with a Special Permit
and eight (8) conditions, not resulting in a change of future land 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.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to open
the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0411-04, MBL Derby City Development, LLC on behalf of Mirabal Development
Group, LC (Owner of Bass subdivision, Block 28, Lots A and B), Morteza Shafinury (Owner
of Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots C and D), and Hazel Kay Frederick Monahan in her
capacity as trustee of the Frederick -Robertson irrevocable Trust (Owner of Bass
Subdivision, Block 29, Lots C, D and E): A change of zoning from the "R -1B" One -family
Dwelling District to the "A-1" Apartment House District resulting in a change of future land
use from a low-density residential use to medium -density residential use. The property to be
rezoned is Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots A, B, C & D and Block 29, Lots C, D & E,
located along the north side of Sandra Lane, east of Airline Road.
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Senior Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a powerpoint presentation including an aerial
view; the existing land use map; the future land use map; an ownership map; views of the subject
property; and site plan. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended
approval of the applicant's request for a change of zoning from the "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling
District to the "A-1" Apartment House District.
In response to Council Member Elizondo, Mr. Saldana reported that the apartment complex
would have two (2) levels. No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Mr. Scott 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. ORDINANCE NO. 029064
Amending the Zoning Ordinance, upon application by MBL Derby City Development, LLC,
and Urban Engineering Representative, on behalf of Mirabal Development Group, LC
(Owner of Bass Subdivision, Block 28, Lots A and B), Morteza Shafinury (Owner of Bass
Subdivision, Block 28, Lots C and D) and Hazel Kay Frederick Monahan, in her capacity as
trustee of the Frederick -Robertson Irrevocable Trust (Owner of Bass Subdivision, Block29,
Lots C, D and E), by changing the Zoning Map in reference to Bass Subdivision, Block 28,
Lots A, B, C & D and Block 29, Lots C, D & E, located along the north side of Sandra Lane,
east of Airline Road, from the "R-1 B" One -family Dwelling District to the "A-1" Apartment
House District, resulting in a change of future land use from a low-density residential use to
a medium -density residential 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.
MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 13 regarding Compressed Natural Gas. Director of
Gas Operations Debbie Marroquin introduced the presentation team including Planner/Schedulerfor
Gas Department John Alexander and Assistant Director of Financial Services Michael Barrera. Ms.
Marroquin referred to a powerpoint presentation including an overview; the history of CNG; grants;
fleet; incentive pricing; photos of the gas stations; and the future of CNG. Mr. Barrera provided
information on the RFP process for the service agreement.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the advantages of CNG; whether
FedEx and Coca-Cola have their own station or if the City is looking to market these companies; an
explanation of the evaluation matrix criteria for resources, references, and certifications; local
companies; licensing versus certification; and the length of the contract.
MayorAdame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
staff and stated that CNG is the future and will be economical feasible and protect the environment.
Mr. Alonzo also thanked the Council for continuing to put an emphasis on local preference. Fury
Zaidi, Natural Gas Vehicles Texas, Inc., congratulated the City for moving in the direction of CNG
and stated that Natural Gas Vehicles Texas will be a local company soon and looks forward to doing
business in Corpus Christi.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
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13.b. MOTION NO. 2011-118
Motion approving a service agreement with Natural Gas Vehicles Texas, Inc. of Dallas,
Texas for the conversion and up -fitting of vehicles from gasoline and diesel fuel to
compressed natural gas in accordance with Bid Invitation No. BI -0202-10 based on best
value for an estimated annual expenditure of $182,944.20 of which $45,736.05 will be
expended in FY 2010-2011. The term of the agreement will be for twelve months with
options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods, subject to the approval of
the supplier and the City Manager, or designee. Funds are available in the Community
Enrichment Grants Fund No. 1071.
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.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 14 regarding the City's self-funded employee
health plan. Director of Human Resources Cynthia Garcia explained that this item is requesting
authorization to enter into a contract with United Health Care (UHC) and Medco Solutions for third -
party administration of the City's health and dental plan, for providing and administering a provider
network, and stop -loss insurance and pharmacy benefit management. Ms. Garcia provided
information on the terms of the contract with UHC and Medco; the current contract with Humana
ending July 31st; the RFP process; the eight (8) proposals received; the evaluation team
representation; the items evaluated; the unbundled approach; the finalists including Medco,
Humana, BlueCross/Blue Shield (BCBS), and UHC and the assessments of best and final offers.
Ms. Garcia reported that the evaluation team unanimously voted to recommended UHC and
Medco to the Council with a cost of the contract over a two-year period estimated at $69,453,000.
Ms. Garcia explained that the costs does not capture cost reductions that the committee and
consultant feel certain will be gained by utilizing UHC's disease management program, Medco
pharmacy management program, both vendors computer software systems, and UHC's network
discount for facilities providing specialty services. Ms. Garcia introduced Randy McGraw with Crest
Benefits Consulting; John Bass with UHC and Dan Milkin with Medco who were available to respond
to questions.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the estimated cost comparison of
UHC proposal being $60,000 greater than Humana proposal; the cost to educate and train
employees on a new program; the 3% reduction in total membership enrollment based on attrition;
the cost of insurance premiums for city employees and whether there would be an increase based
on the change; premiums based on utilization and plan design; the percentage of Medicare eligible
retirees moving from the self-funded plan to fully insured plan; the term of the contract with Humana;
if there are run -out charges associated with changing to a new program; run -out charges for
Humana included in calculations for UHC and BCBS; whether there was a consensus of the
evaluation team to make the change; whether charges will be incurred with the transition of
providers; issues with physicians not taking new specific carrier patients; the significant savings with
selection of Medco as pharmacy benefit manager; delaying the costs associated with run-off if there
is no switch in providers; asking the City Manager to help Human Resources engage in
conversations with Humana to discuss improvement to the disease management program and
achieve the necessary efficiencies should Council not support the change to UHC; real time
information to help manage the plans; Humana's ability to provide real time data and the upgrade of
the software system in June; the staff member that gathers real time data; whether both plans have
account managers; employee concern with change; whether the Council could support Medco
regardless which company is approved as health plan administrator; the time spent by the
committee evaluating the RFP; examples of times where the City could have saved money with real
time data; and the advantages of the UHC proposal.
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City Manager Olson expressed gratitude to the committee for their work and stated that the
decision should not be made on the minimal costs difference but rather the ability to obtain real time
information and the opportunity to manage the claims in a more effective manner. Mr. Olson added
that should the Council decide to stay with Humana, there ought to be a provision that requests
Humana to be able to provide real time data back to the City in a timely manner. Mr. Olson stated
that staff is recommending UHC as the better choice.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Andrew Grove, Large Group Practice
Leader with Humana, thanked the Council for allowing Humana to service the City over the last
seven (7) years. Mr. Grove provided information on the local Humana office, number of locations
and employees. Mr. Grove added that the cost of changing includes the emotional anxiety to
employees for changing insurance; more education by staff; and the internal work to implement a
self-funded plan. Mr. Grove stated that the Humana's list of hospitals and physicians is the largest
and there may be employees that could be disrupted with the change. Mr. Grove said that Humana
has been a consistent partner with City and has held costs down. Mr. Grove also mentioned the
national release of the new upgraded system.
John Bass, UHC, stated that UHC is pleased to be part of the process and receive staff's
recommendation. Mr. Bass reported that UHC is a stable national network and the business has
changed from managing health care to preventing health care. Mr. Bass added that UHC has been
providing real time data access for the last 10 years and staff would be able to access the data via
the web. Mr. Bass provided information on the local office and references from local and other
Texas cities. Mr. Bass stated that when comparing Humana and UHC costs over the five-year
period without the run -out costs, the City would be saving $30,000 by selecting UHC.
City Secretary Chapa announced that Council Member Strong would be abstaining from the
discussion and vote on this item. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14.a. FAILED
employees, retirees, survivors and their spouses and dependents.
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Adame and Martinez voting "Aye"; Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, and Scott, voting "No"; Strong abstained; Kieschnick was absent.
14.b. FAILED
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contract. This service will be used by the Human-Rcceui cs Dcp
The foregoing motion failed with the following vote: Adame and Martinez voting "Aye"; Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, and Scott, voting "No"; Strong abstained; Kieschnick was absent.
Mr. Scott made a motion to continue with Humana as third party administrator and Medco
Health Solutions Inc. for pharmacy benefit management. The motion was seconded by Mr. Elizondo.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14. MOTION NO. 2011-119
Motion to continue with Humana as third party administrator of the City of Corpus Christi's
self-funded employee health and dental plans, providing and administering a provider
network, and provision of stop -loss insurance coverage and Medco Health Solutions, Inc. for
the provision of the pharmacy benefit management portion of the City of Corpus Christi's
self-funded employee health plan.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Martinez, and Scott, voting "Aye"; Strong abstained; Kieschnick was
absent.
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 14.1. regarding capital improvement projects at
Corpus Christi International Airport. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya explained that this
item is appropriating $600,000 and engage the professional engineering services contract with KSA
Engineers for capital improvements at the Corpus Christi International Airport. Mr. Anaya referred to
a powerpoint presentation including the consultant process and selection team; the project scope;
issues to address; and project schedule.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: shifting the runway length and
spending on the project prior to receipt of Federal Aviation Administration grants. There were no
comments from the audience.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
14.1.a. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Appropriating $600,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in Passenger Facility Charge
Fund No. 4621 to fund capital improvement projects at the Corpus Christi International
Airport identified in the FY 2010-2011 Capital Budget; changing the FY 2010-2011 Capital
Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 028995 to identify alternate funding sources for Airport
projects.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and
Martinez were absent.
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14.1.b. MOTION NO. 2011-120
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a professional engineering
services contract with KSA Engineers, Inc., of Longview, Texas in an amount not to exceed
$1,962,261 for the Corpus Christi International Airport for:
• Task 1 Environmental Assessment for Relocation of Runways 17-35 and 13-31
• Task 2 Airport Geographic Information System Analysis and Data Submittal/Upload
• Task 3 Runway 17-35 Extension/Displacement and Connection Taxiway Project
• Task 4 Runway 13-31 Extension/Displacement and Connection Taxiway Project
• Task 5 Taxiway Utilization Study
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Leal, Marez, Scott, and Strong, voting "Aye"; Kieschnick and Martinez were
absent.
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Mayor Adame referred to the Item 15 regarding the Crime Control and Prevention District
Quarterly Report. Police Administration Manager Pat Eldridge provided a brief overview of the
continued focus on core programs; the assignment of 50 police officers; the FY2011-2012 budget;
and the budget calendar.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: concern with the elimination of
the graffiti coordinator; the continued focus on graffiti; and how graffiti calls are reported.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 16 regarding an overview of Parking Meter Program and
proposed rate increases. Mark Denson, Parking Meter Supervisor, referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a revenue comparison between the City of Corpus Christi and the City of
Laredo; research; survey and comparison of other cities; primary model cities; photos of
revitalization of Austin; three primary objectives; complete parking review; equipment; outstanding
citation remedies; adjudication; the credit card meter trail; solutions; next steps; changes; the
Parking Improvement Fund; the Parking Advisory Committee; and rate increases; the benefits of
new program.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: Downtown Management District
(DMD) support of the rate changes; benefit to expediting the program; plans to expand meters;
concern with people not shopping downtown with the increase in rates; the number of outstanding
citations and penalties; the creation of the Parking Advisory Committee; the effective date for the
rates; whether there will be a mechanism in place to track the revitalization efforts; the directed
parking program; whether additional employees will be needed; and the trial credit card meters.
Council Member Scott requested that the DMD make a public comment supporting the
proposal at the first or second reading of the ordinance. Council Member Scott requested a
performa on a one (1) to three (3) year rollout of the program.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Joan Veith, 5701 Cain Drive,
commended City Secretary Chapa and staff for their work during the election and the
accommodations made for election workers. Mark Cadena, 1049 Meadowbrook Drive, spoke
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regarding the dangers on the beach with currents, riptides, and the undertow and the need for
warning signs on the beach.
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 17 regarding a status of the new Broadway Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya introduced the presentation team
including Director of Wastewater Operations Foster Crowell, Assistant Director of Engineering Dan
Biles, Dan Leyendecker with LNV Engineering, and Rene Aguilar and William Causey with Carollo
Engineering. Mr. Causey referred to a powerpoint presentation including project team; public
involvement; milestones; phase 1 construction; headworks; aeration basins; secondary clarifiers; UV
structure; aerated sludge basins; sludge dewatering building; schedule status; contractor behind
schedule; schedule recovery plan; future milestones; and construction budget.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: language in the contract
regarding the contractor behind schedule; whether the installation of a different pile design will affect
the quality of the plant; inspections; and demolition of the old plant.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:27 p.m. on May 17, 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 May 17, 2011 which were approved by the City Council
on May 24, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of May, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
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