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CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
Regular Council Meeting
May 24, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Mayor Joe Adame
Mayor Pro Tem Nelda Martinez
Council Members:
Chris Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
John Marez
Mark Scott
Linda Strong
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 Assistant PastorCindi Mutchler with Immanuel Fellowship
Church and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag was led by Council Member Leal.
City Secretary Chapa called the roll and verified that the necessary quorum of the Council
and the required charter officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Mayor Adame called for approval of the minutes of the regular Council meeting of May 17,
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 - 8). There were no
comments from the public. Council members requested that Items 3 and 5 be pulled for individual
consideration. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2011-121
Motion approving a service agreement with ByWater Solutions, of Santa Barbara, CA for
Koha open source software installation of the Library integrated library system for
acquisitions, cataloging, circulation and online catalog; based on best value, in accordance
with Request for Proposal No. BI -0105-11 for a total amount of $59,600. Funding is
budgeted in the operations budget of the Library Department.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting "Aye".
4.a. MOTION NO. 2011-123
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant in the amount of $70,031
from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, to support
the Police Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting "Aye".
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4.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029065
Ordinance appropriating $70,031 in the No. 1061 Police Grants fund from the Executive
Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy to support the Police
Department's role in the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and
Strong voting "Aye".
6. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Authorizing the conveyance of a tax foreclosure property described as Lot 2, Copps
Subdivision, with street address of 1502 Tarlton Street, Corpus Christi (formerly Corpus
Christi Osteopathic Hospital) to Del Mar College to promote a public purpose related to
higher education and foregoing the City's share of property taxes due in the amount of
$53,806.29 in addition to $11,112.22 in paving and demolition liens; authorizing the Nueces
County Judge to execute a quit claim deed.
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its first reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting
"Aye".
7 ORDINANCE NO. 029067
Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a fifteen -year (15) lease with Del Mar
College for the use of hangar, adjacent parking area, and office space located at the Corpus
Christi International Airport for use in Del Mar College's Aviation Maintenance Technician
Education Program, with an option to extend for an additional ten-year period; and providing
for publication. (First Reading — 04/26/11)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting
"Aye".
8. ORDINANCE NO. 029068
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. (First Reading — 05/17/11)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on its second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting
"Aye"
MayorAdame opened discussion on Item 3 regarding the purchase of one (1) modular office
building for the Police Department as the office for the vehicle impound facility. Council Member Leal
stated that she wished that the City was in a better financial state to have a permanent building.
Assistant Director of Financial Services Michael Barrera reported that the modular building is lower
in cost per square foot and would allow for operation sooner.
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City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-122
Motion approving the purchase of one (1) modular office building from Nortex Modular
Space of Lewisville, Texas, in accordance with the State of Texas Cooperative Purchasing
Program for a total amount of $130,595. This building will be used by the Police Department
as the office for the vehicle impound facility. Funding is available in the FY 2010-2011 Bond
2008 Fund. (BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 5 regarding a grant application to the U.S.
Department of Justice, COPS Office. Council Member Scott asked questions regarding the grant
and expressed concern on the affect the hiring of 10 additional police officers would have on the
budget after the 36 -month grant period. Police Chief Troy Riggs explained that this item is to apply
for the grant and if the City realized it was financially not feasibly, the City could deny the acceptance
at that time. Council Member Scott stated that he supported applying for the grant and requested a
five-year plan. City Manager Olson explained that it is important to apply for the application while
continuing to evaluate the budget and reported that there is a strong possibility that towards the end
of the grant these positions could be used to replace positions that are turning over and could
diminish the impact. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
5. RESOLUTION NO. 029066
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $2,302,968.76 to the U. S. Department of Justice, COPS Office, for the COPS
Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) to hire 10 additional police officers within the Police
Department 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, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 9 regarding Bear Lane from SPID to Old
Brownsville Road. Director of Engineering Services Pete Anaya referred to a powerpoint
presentation including the project limits; the street cross section; project schedule; and project costs.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the access points to West Oso
Middle School during construction; the company overseeing construction and materials testing;
whether the same company that designed the road is also providing construction observation
services; 25% of total costs of the projects spent on consultants and reimbursements; if there is an
internal process utilized to drive down the costs of non -construction; budgeted costs versus actual
costs; whether consultant services could be performed internally; the consultant fees including the
design fee and the contract for construction observation services in the amount of $242,625 which
will not be used; engineering services for reimbursement; and whether it is possible to bundle
projects.
Council Member Scott requested a conversation on ways to reduce non -construction costs
on projects by 5%.
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Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames, thanked
the Council for asking questions regarding the project costs and spoke in support for the project.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
9. MOTION Na 2011-124
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $6,259,588 for
Bear Lane from SPID to Old Brownsville Road for the Base Bid Parts A, C, D, E, F, and G.
(BOND ISSUE 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and Strong voting "Aye".
Mayor Adame opened discussion on Item 10 regarding the ordinance canvassing returns
and declaring the results of the General Election on May 14, 2011 and ordering a Runoff Election on
June 18, 2011 for the election of Council Member District 3. The Council canvassed numerous
precincts comparing results submitted by Precinct Judges to the Mayor with results submitted and
certified by the City Secretary.
Council Member Leal asked City Secretary Chapa for the status of her request for
investigation on voter fraud. City Secretary Chapa stated that he responded to Ms. Leal's request in
writing and reported that a review was performed on the concerns. Mr. Chapa explained that
Nueces County checked the equipment and the equipment was operating correctly. Mr. Chapa
stated that it appears to be voter error and staff does not feel that there were any inappropriate
issues. Council Member Leal commented on irregularities in Precinct 106 and voters not advised of
voting at different locations. Mr. Chapa advised Ms. Leal to submit her additional complaints in
writing and he would respond to her concerns.
Mayor Adame called for comments from the audience. Joan Veith, Election Judge for
Precincts 70 & 89, reported that Arrowsmith Apartments will not be available for the runoff due to fire
damage. Ms. Veith stated that she was checking the availability of Stoneleigh Apartments as an
alternate polling location.
Council Member Leal requested that the citizens in Precincts 70 & 89 be notified of the new
polling location and that citizens in Precinct 80 be notified that voting in being conducted at the new
elementary school on Villarreal Street.
City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their vote as follows on Item 10.a.:
10.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029069
Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the General Election held on May
14, 2011, in the City of Corpus Christi, Texas for the purpose of electing the Mayor, and
eight Council Members.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and
Strong voting "Aye".
City Secretary Chapa explained that Item 10. b. is an ordinance calling the Runoff Election to
be held on June 18, 2011 and designating the polling locations. Mr. Chapa reported that there is a
problem with one voting location and the ordinance authorizes him the authority to make emergency
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changes to polling locations. Mr. Chapa added that once the polling location has been determined,
the public will be notified of the change. There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary
Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows on Item 10.b.:
10.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029070
Ordinance ordering a Runoff Election to be held on June 18, 2011 in the City of Corpus
Christi for the election of Council Member District Three; designating polling place locations.
An emergency was declared, and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Marez, Martinez, Scott, and
Strong voting "Aye".
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Mayor Adame referred to Item 11 regarding Marina Market Days. Marina Superintendent
Peter Davidson explained that Marina Market Days will be held the first Saturday of every month to
provide a family experience and vendors and artists will be encouraged to showcase their talents
and creative work. Mr. Davidson reported that the Marina Advisory Committee has unanimously
supported the project and City departments would have the capability to communicate with the
public. Mr. Davidson provided information on the vendors leasing and set up; photos of various cities
"Market Days"; and various concepts for marketing. Mr. Davidson stated that Marina Market Days
will be a revenue generating program to the City.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: the start date for Marina Market
Days and consideration for parking and transportation of pedestrians to the area.
Mayor Adame referred to Item 12 regarding the Air Installation Compatible Use Zones
(AICUZ) Study for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Assistant City Manager Johnny Perales
explained that the Navy is in the process of implementing a flight training program based on a new
aircraft unit and has completed an AICUZ study for NAS -CC. Mr. Perales introduced Captain Randy
Pierson, Commanding Officer for NAS -CC, and Don Zimmerman, Community Planning Officer.
Captain Pierson stated that the presentation would highlight the partnership between the
City, NAS -CC, and the community to meet two key objectives including the growth and development
of the community and promotion of NAS -CC's mission. Captain Pierson referred to a powerpoint
presentation including a site map of NAS -C, Waldron Field, and Cabaniss Field; the mission of
NAS -CC; the major tenant commands; the AICUZ study and program goals; accident potential
zones (APZ); aircraft safety; noise contours; areas of compatibility concerns; land use
recommendations; and AICUZ schedule.
The following topics pertaining to this item were discussed: whether the Waldron
compatibility area will be changed with the use of the new T6 aircraft; concerns with the compatibility
zone around Texas A & M University — Corpus Christi; BRAC closures; community support for NAS -
CC: and the height that buildings can be built on SH286 near Cabaniss.
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Mayor Adame called for petitions from the audience. Mary Ann Kelly, 4302 Schanen,
expressed disappointment in voter turnout during the General Election, spoke in support of Council
Member Leal, and presented her a check.
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Mayor Adame called for City Manager's comments. City Manager Olson stated that staff is
working hard to prepare the budget and is required by the City Charter to present to Council next
week. Mr. Olson reported that the budget will be presented in a different format and provide a higher
level of examination to generate some discussions with the City Council about policies and goals to
put in place.
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There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 1:37 p.m. on May 24, 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 24, 2011 which were approved by the City Council
on May 31, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 31st day of May, 2011.
Armando Chap
r.
City Secretary
SEAL