HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/25/2011I 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 25, 2011 which were approved by the City
Council on November 8, 2011.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of November, 2011.
Armando Chapa
City Secretary
SEAL
INDEXED
Present:
Mayor Joe Adame
Council Members:
Chris N. Adler
Larry Elizondo, Sr.
Kevin Kieschnick
Priscilla Leal
David Loeb
John Marez
Nelda Martinez
Mark Scott
MINUTES
City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Regular Council Meeting
October 25, 2011 - 12:00 p.m.
City Staff:
City Manager Ronald L Olson
City Attorney Carlos Valdez
City Secretary Armando Chapa
Assistant City Secretary Mary Juarez
Mayor Adame called the meeting to order in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The
invocation was delivered by Pastor Kyle Livingston, Southside Community Church and the Pledge
of Allegiance to the United States Flag was led by Council Member Priscilla 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 October
18, 2011. A motion was made and passed to approve the minutes as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Adame called for consideration of the Consent Agenda (Items 2 - 10). Council
Members requested that Item No. 3 be pulled for individual consideration. There were no
comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the Council for their votes as follows:
2. MOTION NO. 2011-235
Motion approving a service agreement with Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC of Dallas, Texas
for Inspection, Cleaning and Repair of Bunker Gear in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI -0164-11, based on low bid for an estimated annual expenditure of $81,164. The term
of the service agreement will be for twelve months with an option 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 Fire Department in FY 2011-2012.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
4.a. ORDINANCE NO. 029259
Ordinance appropriating $37,500 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in the No. 1140
Business / Job Development for a grant from the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation Small Business Projects to Del Mar College or the Procurement
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Technical Assistance Center; and changing the FY 2011-2012 Operating Budget adopted
by Ordinance No. 029155 to increase appropriations by $37,500.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
4.b. RESOLUTION NO. 029260
Resolution approving the Small Business Incentives Agreement between the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation ("Type A Board") and Del Mar College, which
provides a grant of $37,500 for support of the Procurement Technical Assistance Center
("PTAC"); and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute the Small Business
Incentives Project Service Agreement with the Type A Board for the implementation and
administration of the Small Business Incentives agreement.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
5.a. MOTION NO. 2011-237
Motion adopting the timetable for the FY2012 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CARP) that
is the planning and application process for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) (formerly Emergency Shelter Grant), and
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
5.b. MOTION NO. 2011-238
Motion reaffirming City Council Policy No. 9 which consists of Community Development
Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Program objectives and guidelines.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 029261
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application to the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed
$1,452,183 for the "Home 2011" Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Grant and to
execute all related documents.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
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7.a. RESOLUTION NO. 029262
Resolution ratifying acceptance by the City Manager or designee of a grant from the U. S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2010 Community Development
Block Grant Program in the amount of $175,828 and authorizing the execution of all
documents necessary for the Avance, Inc., project.
The foregoing resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
7.b. ORDINANCE NO. 029263
Ordinance appropriating a grant of $175,828 from the U. S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development in the No. 1059 Grant Fund for the 2010 Community Development
Block Grant Program for the Avance, Inc,, project.
An emergency was declared and the foregoing ordinance was passed and approved with
the following vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott,
voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
8. MOTION NO. 2011-239
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Job Order Construction
Contract with Haeber Roofing of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $138,172.27 for
Joe Garza Recreation Center Re -Roof.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
9. ORDINANCE NO. 029264
Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi Chapter 14 "Development
Services," Article XIII "Development Service Fees," by revising the heading and references
at Division 4 and at Section 14-1341 from "Platting Ordinance Fees," to "Unified
Development Code Fees"; by revising certain fees and charges at Section 14-1341; by
revising certain fees and charges at Chapter 55 "Utilities," Article V "Taps and
Connections," Section 55-70 "Adoption of Rules, Regulations and Water and Gas Fees";
and by revising certain fees and charges at Section 55-71 "Sewer Tapping Fees"; providing
for publication. (First Reading -10/18/11)
The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye";
Marez was absent.
10. ORDINANCE NO. 029265
Amending the Article X, Chapter 14, Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, regarding
storm water quality management plans, pollution control plans, pollution control measures,
and small construction site notices; providing for penalties; and providing for publication.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on second reading with the following
vote: Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye";
Marez was absent.
The following item was pulled for individual consideration and was voted on separately.
There were no comments from the audience. City Secretary Chapa polled the council for their
votes as follows:
3. MOTION NO. 2011-236
Motion approving a service agreement with Sweeping Services of Texas — Operating, LP
of Grand Prairie, Texas for street sweeping services in accordance with Bid Invitation No.
BI -0013-12, based on lowest responsive bid, for an estimated two-year expenditure of
$787,054, of which $295,145.25 is budgeted for FY 2011-2012. The term of the agreement
shall be for twenty-four months with an option to extend for up to two additional twelve
month periods, subject to the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee.
The service will be administered by the Storm Water Department.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Marez was absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Mayor Adame announced the executive sessions which were listed on the agenda as
follows:
* Executive session pursuant to 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with
attorneys regarding Cause. No. 2011 DCV -5073-C styled Ex Parte City of Corpus Christi,
Texas presently pending in the 94th District Court of Nueces County, Texas, with possible
discussion and action in open session.
* Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for private consultation
with its attorney regarding City of Corpus Christi TPDES Permit No. W00010401006 EPA
ID No. TX0047082, TPDES Permit No. W00010401005 EPA ID No. TX0047066, TPDES
Permit No. W00010401003 EPA ID No. TX0047074, TPDES Permit No. WQ0010401008
EPA ID No. TX0047104, TPDES Permit No. WQ0010401004 EPA ID No. TX0047058 , and
TPDES Permit No. W00010401009 EPA ID No. TX0047121, (CN60011858, RN
101610327), with possible discussion and action in open session.
* Executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 regarding Cause No.
2011 -DVC -1103-C, J.D. Maldonado et al vs. City of Corpus Christi, in the 94th 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:
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I. MOTION NO. 2011-242
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with Martin
Rochelle of Lloyd, Gosselink, Rochelle & Townsend, P.C. to represent the City in
proceedings related to six proposed administrative orders from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency related to the six wastewater treatment plants owned and operated by
the City, at an hourly rate of $295.00, plus expenses, subject to certification of funds.
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, and Martinez, voting "Aye"; Adler and Scott were
absent.
Mayor Adame deviated from the agenda and referred to Item No. 29, a presentation by the
Street Maintenance Finance Ad Hoc Advisory. Mr. Patrick Veteto, Chairman of Street Maintenance
Finance Ad Hoc Advisory Committee provided a presentation including the funding options and
evaluation criteria for the two plans; street metric change for the period 1980 - 2010; annual street
maintenance budget per person; revised funding needs; full funding impact including cost per utility
customer; reconstruction, overlay and seal coat; reduced funding impact including cost per utility
customer, reconstruction, overlay and seal coat; cost per person comparison; and funding
summary on the different options.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 11, Amendments to Consolidation Annual Action Plans.
Eddie Ortega, Director of Neighborhood Services. Eddie Oretga, Director of Neighborhood
Services stated that they are proposing the following four amendments to the plan: to change the
location and scope of work for a FY05 Community Development Block Grant project for Avance;
cancel a FY08 CDBG-Recovery project for CPLIBrightBiz Direct Energy and reallocate the funding
to an approved project for Neighborhood Centers; cancel a FY09 HOME Investment Partnerships
Program project for Nueces County Mental Health and Mental Retardation and reprogram the
funding in the FY12 CAAP; and change the scope of work for a FY09 CDBG project for Mary
McLeod Bethune Day Nursery. A motion was made, seconded to open the public hearing. Mayor
Adame asked for comments from the audience and there were none. Council Member Martinez
made a motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Scott, and passed.
Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the council for their votes as follows:
11.b. MOTION NO. 2011-240
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee following the conclusion of the public
comment period required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), to amend the FY05 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) by changing the
location and scope of work for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for
Avance; to amend the FY08 CAAP by canceling the CDBG-Recovery (CDBG-R) project for
CPL/BrightBiz Direct Energy and reallocating the funding to a project for Neighborhood
Centers; to amend the FY09 CAAP by canceling a HOME Investments Partnership
Program (HOME) project for Nueces County Mental Health and Mental Retardation, with
a commitment to reprogram the funding in the FY12 CAAP; to amend the FY09 CAAP by
changing the scope of work for a CDBG project for Mary McLeod Bethune Day Nursery;
and to reinstate and execute all necessary documents with HUD and CAAP grantees as
may be required to complete the affected projects.
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The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Martinez, and Scott voting "Aye"; Leal and Marez were absent.
ZONING CASE
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 12, and a motion was made, seconded and passed to
open the public hearing on the following zoning case:
Case No. 0811-01, Bruce S. Hawn: A change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single -Family
District to the "FR" Farm Rural District, resulting in a closer conformity with the future land
use from single -density residential use to a farm rural use. The property to be rezoned is
described as Palmros Tract, Block 1, Lot 1A, Allen Tract, Block 1, 0.24 acre out of Lot 1,
and Flour Bluff & Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts, Section 40, 8.23 acres out of Lots 15, 16,
17, located west of Flour Bluff Drive and north of Glenoak Drive.
City Planner Miguel Saldana referred to a presentation including an aerial view of the
subject property; the existing and future land use map; location of surrounding business; and a site
plan. Mr. Saldana stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval of the
applicant's request for a change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single -Family District to the "FR" Farm
Rural District.
No one appeared in opposition to the zoning change. Council Member Martinez made a
motion to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Scott, and passed. Assistant City
Secretary Juarez polled the council for their votes as follows:
12. ORDINANCE NO. 029266
Amending the Unified Development Code, upon application by owner Bruce S. Hawn and
wife, Nancy E. Hawn, by changing the UDC zoning map in reference to Palmros Tract,
Block 1, Lot 1A, Allen Tract, Block 1, 0.24 acre out of Lot 1, and Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tracts, Section 40, 8.23 acres out of Lots 15, 16, 17, from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "FR" Farm Rural District, 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, Kieschnick, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting
"Aye"; Leal and Marez were absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 13. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this
item relates to the submittal of a grant application for the Park Road 22 bridge project. Mayor
Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments. Assistant City
Secretary Juarez polled the council for their votes as follows:
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13. RESOLUTION NO. 029267
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant application in the
amount of $12,500,000 to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) National
Infrastructures Investments Program for funding eligible under the Transportation
Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program to be
used for the construction of Park Road 22 Bridge, inclusive of a City match of $2,500,000,
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, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal was absent.
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 14. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering stated that this
item relates to Shoreline stabilization improvements at Cole Park. Mayor Adame asked for
comments from the audience. There were no comments. Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled
the council for their votes as follows:
14. MOTION NO. 2011-241
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
SafeNet Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $385,284.56 for the
Cole Park Renovations and Improvements for the Base Bid plus Additive Alternates 1, 2
and 3. (BOND 2008)
The foregoing motion was passed and approved with the following vote: Adame, Adler,
Elizondo, Kieschnick, Loeb, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye"; Leal and Marez were absent.
FIRST READING ORDINANCES
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 15. Johnny Perales, Assistant City Manager stated that
this item is a first reading ordinance adopting an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan for the
Beach area. Mayor Adame asked for comments from the audience. There were no comments.
Assistant City Secretary Juarez polled the council for their votes as follows:
15. FIRST READING ORDINANCE
Amending the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Corpus Christi by amending the
Port/AirportNiolet Area Development Plan area boundary to delete the Rincon Channel
areas; amending the boundaries of the North Central Area Development Plan to include
Rincon Channel areas; providing for a new plan name of the North Central, Area
Development Plan to the Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan; amending the
Comprehensive Plan by adopting the Corpus Christi Beach Development Plan which
incorporates a comprehensive rezoning strategy, policies for growth and development, a
prioritized project list for consideration in the City's Capital Budget Improvement Plan,
legislative priorities and direction in seeking partnerships and grants from various entities,
repealing portions of Ordinance 022166 pertaining to the North Central Area Development
Plan; amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan including the Future Land Use
Plan adopted by Ordinance 028504; providing for an effective date; and providing for
publication.
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The foregoing ordinance was passed and approved on first reading with the following vote:
Adame, Adler, Elizondo, Kieschnick, Leal, Loeb, Marez, Martinez and Scott, voting "Aye".
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:
Mayor Adame referred to the Future Agenda Item section on the agenda. Items 16 - 27.
Mayor Adame stated that these items are for informational purposes only and that no action or
public comment will be taken at this time. Council members pulled items 16 through 20 for
discussion. Staff also provided a presentation on the items 21 through 25.
16. Motion approving the purchase of play structures and park equipment from T.F. Harper &
Associates LP, of Austin, Texas based on the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the
Texas Local Government Cooperative, in the amount of $77,718.28. The purchase is for
new and replacement park equipment for Molina Veteran's Park, Airline Park, Turtle Cove
Park, Bel Aire Park, Lindale Park, Lawson Park and Inwood Park. Funding is budgeted and
available in the Parks and Recreation 2010 General Obligation (BOND 2008) Capital
Improvement Project Fund.
17. Motion authorizing the lease purchase of one tractor and flex -wing cutter from Lansdowne -
Moody Co., L.P., of Houston, Texas, for a total amount of $80,000, of which $18,541.55 is
required for the remainder of FY 2011-2012. The award is based on the Cooperative
Purchasing Agreement with the Houston -Galveston Area Council of Governments (H -GAC).
Funds are available in the Airport Fund in FY 2011-2012.
18.a. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a
lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson
Plaza Associates LP, for approximately 4,802 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N.
Carancahua, Suite #105, for $4,802 monthly rental payment, for the Juvenile Assessment
Center.
18.b. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a
lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson
Plaza Associates L.P., for approximately 4,710 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N.
Carancahua, Suite #113-A for $5,800.45 monthly rental payment to house the City's
Magistration and Detention Center.
18.c. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to extend a
lease agreement for two years, with an option for three, one-year extensions, with Wilson
Plaza Associates L.P., for approximately 5,443 -square feet at the Wilson Building, 606 N.
Carancahua, Suite #113 for $6,197.83 monthly rental payment to house the Municipal
Environmental and Juvenile Courts.
19. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service contract with the
Texas Water Development Board for the Volumetric and Sedimentation Surveys of Lake
Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir.
20.a. Ordinance changing the FY 2012 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
029135 to increase revenues and expenditures in the amount of $34,800 for the addition
of Project #E11114, BS 286A (Ayers Street) from Holly Road to SH 357 (Saratoga
Boulevard) Project.
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20.b. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for an Advance Funding Agreement
for Voluntary Local Government Contributions to Transportation Improvement Projects with
no required match for the adjustment of water valves during the rehabilitation and widening
of BS 286A (Ayers Street).
21. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with LNV Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in
the amount of $245,158 for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Effluent Line
Rehabilitation.
22. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Contract for Professional
Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of $61,551
for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Nutrient Removal Project — Peer Review. (CIP-
WASTEWATER 02)
23. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract with
Bridges Specialties, Inc. of Sandia, Texas in the amount of $208,000 for construction of the
Salt Flats Levee System, Phase 1 (Short Term Improvements).
24. Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No. 1 to the
Contract for Professional Services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the
amount of $116,860 for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanical Bar Screen
and Grit Removal Improvements.
25. Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Trillion Av,
L. L.C., for a term of one year, with option to extend for up to four additional one year terms,
for Aviation Business Consultant Services for the Corpus Christi International Airport, with
first year cost of $110,000.
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
26. Zoning Case No. 0911-02, Red Ace Saratoga, Ltd: A change of zoning from the "CG -2"
General Commercial District to "IL" Light Industrial District; located west of the intersection
of Saratoga Boulevard and Weber Road.
27. Zoning Case No. 0911-03, Calallen Baptist Church: A change of zoning from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District; located between
Middle Lane and West Buckhorn Street, west of Interstate Highway 37.
UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL:
Mayor Adame referred to Item No. 28, Presentation on New Broadway Wastewater
Treatment Plant. Pete Anaya, Director of Engineering provided a presentation including an
overview of the facility and site plan of the project; described the improvements to Phase 1 and
Phase 11; the project schedule status; on-going schedule recovery plan; construction budget status;
explained the headwork area and construction of walls; aeration basins, the secondary clarifiers;
UV structure; aerated sludge basins; sludge dewatering building; construction of decks; and the
installation of electrical conduit.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Adame called for comments from the public. Jack Gordy, spoke regarding illegal
signs; Robert Wood, Felipe Martinez, Unidentified Citizen, Megan Sweeney, Koby Deez and Daniel
Lucio spoke about the Occupy Corpus Christi movement.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
There were no city manager comments.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Adame adjourned the
Council meeting at 4:05 pm on October 25, 2011.