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05-22-2012 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 22, 2012 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 22, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit: Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola Councilmember George Antuna Councilmember Michael Carpenter Staff Present: Executive Director David Harris Executive Director Brian James City Secretary Brenda Dennis CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember Cedric Edwards City Manager John Kessel Executive Director John Bierschwale City Attorney Michael Spain Deputy City Secretary Cynthia Raleigh Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone in attendance. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS. Councilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas. Presentations A. Resolution No. 12 -R -38 - Consideration and/or action approving the 2012 Recipients of the Hal Baldwin Scholarship and resolving other matters in connection therewith. (B. Cantu/S. Gonzalez) (Caitlin Baumgarten/Brandi Brinkman) The following caption was read-into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -38 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING THE 2012 RECIPIENTS OF THE HAL BALDWIN SCHOLARSHIP, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Executive Assistant Sarah Gonzalez who stated that action requested of Council approves the recipients of the Hal Baldwin Scholarship: Caitlin Baumgarten $2,500 and Brandi Brinkman $1,250, as per the recommendation by the Hal Baldwin Scholarship Advisory Committee. Staff recommends approval. 05 -22 -2012 Minutes Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter to approve Resolution No. 12 -R -38. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola introduced Barbara Baldwin who came forward and presented the scholarships. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola introduced the members of the Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee. Members commented how proud they are of the young ladies and thanked all the young men and women that participated in the process. B. Introduction of the 2012 -2013 Schertz Sweetheart Court (D. Harris/ M. Spence/ E. Matlock) Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Events Coordinator Mary Spence who introduced the 2012 -2013 Schertz Sweetheart Court. Ms. Spence introduced the following: Miss Schertz Miss Friendly City Miss Jubilee Kylie Middleton Katie Gibbons Alyssa Brunet Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola and Council congratulated the young ladies. C. EMS Week Presentation and recognition of special patients. (J. Bierschwale/D. Wait) Mayor Pro-Tem. Scagliola recognized. EMS Director Dudley Wait who provided a briefing regarding the EMS Department and their activities. Mr. Wait recognized members of the EMS Team who were present. Mr. Wait also recognized and provided success stories of two special patients: Mr. Ronald Pretorius and Mr. Kevin Kline. Mr. Kline and his family were presented a Certificate of Life from the EMS Department. Proclamations • ProcIamation EMS Week (D. Scagliola/D. Wait) Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized EMS Director Dudley Wait and members of the EMS Department who were present. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola read and presented the EMS proclamation. City Events Announcements of upcoming City Events by Executive Directors (D. Harris /J. Bierschwale/B. James) Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Executive Director David Harris, who asked members to please keep former Mayor Earl Sawyer in their prayers as he was in the hospital. 05 -22 -2012 Minutes Mr. Harris provided the following information on the upcoming events: • Thursday, May 24, 2012, Randolph Metrocom Rotary Club will be hosting an event: Moonlight Merlot & Monet Art Auction fundraiser, 6:00 p.m. Schertz Civic Center. • Sunday, May 27, 2012, EMS Banquet • Monday, May 28, 2012, Memorial Day and City offices will be closed. Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fall out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized the following people who spoke: • Edward Fair, 2584 Cove Trail, who spoke regarding the speed limit on Wiederstein Road and the speed zone in Woodland Oaks. • Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who provided an update on the activities of the Chamber. • Ed "Grumpy" Azzoz, 528 Wayward Pass, who spoke regarding the Fairhaven situation and inquiring when a discussion item would be brought forward regarding renaming Schertz Parkway to Harold Baldwin Parkway. Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola recognized the following who spoke regarding the issues of: accountability, consumer protection, issues with their homes, requesting Council to approve their proposed Ordinances, and for Pulte to buy back their homes: • Jennifer Sullivan, 5317 Storm King • Melissa Satterfield, 5209 Storm King • Janice Lapharn, 5236 Columbia • Carole Littrell, 5236 Columbia • Debbie Bishop, 5321 Storm King • Holli Muniz, 5145 Brookline • Kenneth Knippa, 5560 Columbia • Bruce and Faye Touve, 5213 Brookline • Brenda Davis, 5603 Storm King • Ken and Angela Russell, 6034 Mule Deer • Dan Hollistel, 5525 Columbia • Pedro Frechel, 3620 Storm Ridge • Eray Yilmaz, 3616 Storm Ridge 05 -22 -2012 Minutes • Johnny Solis, 3717 Greenridge • Sherry Clark, 5269 Brookline • Sonia Martinez, 6042 Mule Deer • Mary Schmidt, 5436 Storm King • Arnold Andujar, 3708 Greenridge • Ashia Thompson, 5422 Columbia • Melinda Ruiz, 5408 Storm King • Gizelle Luevano, 510 Blue Ribbon, San Antonio Worksession Items • Presentation regarding Fairhaven home construction and development concerns (30 minutes) (J. Kessel/M. Casas) Mayor Pro -Tern Seagliola provided opening comments and recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James. Mr. James reviewed the procedures of how the worksession procedures would follow this evening. Mr. James introduced Ms. Molly Casas who provided brief comments. Ms. Casas introduced Attorney Bryan A. Woods, 8626 Tesoro Drive, Suite 500, San Antonio. Mr. Woods indicated that he is an attorney and has been practicing in San Antonio for 30 years. Mr. Woods stated he was here to answer any questions Council may have and that he does not represent anyone who is here and is only a resource. Mr. Woods mentioned the goals of the City: quality of life, and the second goal is sustainability of economic prosperity, and that is exactly what the proposed ordinances are about. He stated that the quality of construction that he has seen in his practice is extremely important to a community. What drives property values? What is the essence of property values? Pride of ownership! When you have pride of ownership you maintain your property. When you have extra money you improve your property. When you loose that pride of ownership, you second guess those decisions and ask yourself am I going to get the money back on the back end. Therefore, .maintenance suffers and people quit maintaining their property. Communities as a whole suffer. He spoke about the area in Windcrest where some areas have eroded considerably, in part he believed was due to poor construction. If this continues the area diminishes in value. Owner occupancy suffers. This affects the City because your tax base decreases, property values go down. Businesses are no longer attracted to the area. Schertz is a hot area right now and what he is talking about is something that could happen five years from now. The proposed ordinances are to protect the integrity of the quality of life for the residents and citizens as a whole. Mr. Woods also spoke about his experience being in the military and when transferred they were concerned about selling their home. If they couldn't sell, they would have to rent it out. He also spoke on what if the individual was shipped out overseas and the spouse was left to contend with the problems that some of the residents are having. He stated that this is a military issue. It's a military readiness issue. If you are overseas and your spouse is having to deal with the problems some of the residents are having, how would you perform your duty? Mr. Woods urged the Council to exercise their proprietary function and discretionary 05 -22 -2012 Minutes function to ensure quality of construction. The ordinances proposed are about if you build quality they will come. Ms. Casas introduced Licensed Professional Inspector Mr. Mark Eberwine with Five Star Home Inspections Inc. Mr. Eberwine stated that he has been a property inspector for the past twenty -five years. Mr. Eberwine spoke to the Council regarding perspective. Mr. Eberwine addressed the Council about the soils in Texas and how builders are building homes on soils with no problems and then those that do have problems. He stated that builders get it right a lot. Why are builders getting it wrong in so many subdivisions? Mr. Eberwine spoke about the different types of foundations and the type of foundations that are needed in the types of soils in Texas. He talked about did you need to water around your foundation to keep it from shifting or would this prevent it from shifting? His answer was No! He talked about the builders and their profits. Building the foundations properly will not drive their profits down, if you divide them by the number of homes they build. Mr. Eberwine stated that undeveloped land is an asset to the City and once the land is developed it continues to be an asset or a liability. Mr. Eberwine gave an example of the foundations in Kirby. Mr. Eberwine requested that the Council beef up their inspection divisions and have an independent engineer to challenge some of the engineering drawings that are coming into the City. He concluded stating that 20% of structural failures that occur in the United ,States occur in the State of Texas, not because the soils are different, it's because we have different practices. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Mr. Ryan Mahoney who provided the following proposed ordinances and questions to Council: Ordinance: $25,000 Surety Bond: • The City shall provide a homeowner's complaint process to report construction defects during the first 2 -years and any major construction defects for a 10 -year period. During the first two years the City shall provide homeowners with the necessary information and procedures to file a claim against the builders' Surety Bond if the builder fails to make repairs. • The City of Schertz shall create a resident complaint process and builder complaint form. • Builder and seller shall inform the homebuyer of the City's complaint process at the time the purchase contract is signed and before money changes hands and again at closing. At the request of homeowner, the City Inspection Service Department shall record construction defects including any health, safety, and welfare issues brought to its attention by the owners or occupants. Ordinance: Disclosure - Homebuilder Full Disclosure with informed Consent Requirement: 05 -22 -2012 Minutes • Before any legally binding contract is executed, and before any money. is exchanged: (1) the buyer must receive from the homebuilder/ seller a full disclosure of the benefits, warranties, building standards, risks, and hazards of the particular home to be purchased; (2) the buyer must receive from the homebuilder /seller full disclosure of any mandatory alternative dispute resolution provisions; and (3) the buyer must then consent in writing to accept the terms of the homebuilder's disclosures and provisions for new home construction by placing the buyer's signature and date to the document. • Full Disclosure of All Building Plans: The builder and seller shall provide full disclosure by providing the blueprints, floor plans, drawings, and building plans of the property to the potential buyer. These plans shall include any engineer plans with an official seal. All plans shall be provided before closing in hard copy or electronic format to the homebuyer, including phase I and/ or phase II, as well as any other environmental reports throughout the developmenticonstruction phase, through the final construction of the property. The builder and seller shall provide the potential buyer a Builder's Certification of Plans, Specifications, and Site; HUD Form 92541 or its equivalent, certifying compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, 24CFR200.926(d). • Contractor and Subcontractors Disclosure: Builder shall provide a complete list of all contractors and subcontractors who worked on the home — by address and legal description — to the homebuyer and the City of Schertz. • The City of Schertz shall adopt the Code of Federal Regulations HUD CFR24 200.926(d) as a standard of development and a Builder Certifications equivalent to HUD Form 92541. • The City shall incorporate the services of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), to specify and/or approve mitigation procedures and proposals to mitigate environmental hazards which exist on or offsite of the property during the development and construction phase of the property as specified in HUD CFR24 200.926(d). Ordinance: Engineered Foundations: • Requirement to obtain a permit to build a house: Homebuilder/Developer shall provide an engineered design set of foundation plans — by address and legal description — containing the seal of the engineer and certifying that the home's foundation has been engineered to withstand any and all the hazards, including water hazards and/or soil conditions on which the home is built; that contributes to damage of walls, windows, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and other related components of the house. 05 -22 -2012 Minutes • All engineered foundations shall be designed based on a separate and unique core boring sample for each lot. Ordinance: Discontinue engineering entire house and engineered trusses Stick building shall be the standard of construction instead of engineered components for all new home construction. • The City of Schertz shall amend International Building Code (IBC) to prohibit engineered components, with the exception of the foundation. Ordinance: Maintain Public Records • The City of Schertz shall maintain for historical purposes all public records of all inspection approvals, all plans including phase I and/or phase Il environments assessment through final construction of all homes within the City of Schertz. This requirement shall survive the issuance of all Certificates Of Occupancy's issued to the property. • The City shall maintain all plat approval, including phase I and/or phase II environmental assessment for subdivision development approvals within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). Mx. Mahoney provided Council with the following questions: 1. Do you think the pictures displayed are "normal" for new homes? 2. Does the Council support the idea of requiring builders to have a surety bond in conjunction with the licensing requirements? 3. Does the Council agree that builders should have to provide full disclosure, similar to those required of realtors and homeowners, when they sell an existing home? 4. Does the Council support engineered foundation plans specific to each new house in Schertz? 5. Does the Council support requiring builders to build stick houses vs. using engineered components that have not been engineered to necessarily work together? 6. Does the Council support maintaining plan and plat approvals, along with environmental assessments for the period the Certificate of Occupancy is issued? 7. Does the Council support efforts to create a home lemon law in the City of Schertz? $, Can the City pull Pulte's license for homebuilding in Schertz? If no, why not? 9. Why have ordinances if they are not enforced? Recommendation: The City should engage the Attorney General to investigate the issues concerning Fairhaven. Will you formally invite Pulte to be placed on a future City Council agenda to answer any questions you have remaining? How soon can these ordinances be drafted up for Council consideration, and done in a matter than can avoid citizens from having to resort to litigation? Knowing what you know and if you were put in this position, what would you do in our situation? 05 -22 -2012 Minutes Mayor Pro -Tom Scagliola recognized Ms. Molly Casas who stated the reason the citizens are here tonight is that they do not want this to happen again. That is the reason they presented the ordinances. If there are concerns regarding the ordinances presented, she would like to know and it can be addressed. Ms. Casas stated that City Manager John Kessel has a list of items to address regarding foundation issues in terms of possible ordinance changes. She stated she mentioned last week that she would like the City to eliminate the issue of the water requirement for the foundations. She also stated you can't let builders build foundations that need watering and wants this issue addressed with builders and do not allow them to build minimum standard foundations. She stated she knows the City wants to help and reiterated this is not a City issue; this is a State and Federal issue and we need their help. She requested the Council and City Manager also write letters and make phone calls to the Federal and State Agencies regarding the problems the residents are having. HUD says that builders are required to ensure that foreseeable hazards such as springs and expansive soils do not affect the foundation. However, when the citizens receive their warranty under the disclosure, it says any problems caused by springs or expansive soils and other foreseeable hazards listed on the HUD form is not covered under a warranty. This is unacceptable. She stated that Pulte did this because they were allowed to do this. There is nothing in place in the City, State, or the Federal Government to hold them accountable. Ms. Casas asked the Council to look at other states that require bonds and believes this is a good idea. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Ms. Janet Ahmad who stated that these suggestions have been taken to Commissioner Wolverton who will be providing these to the State. She expanded on the Lemon Law and that it has a long history of keeping individuals out of court. The citizens tonight do not have access to the courts and that is why they are here. They signed binding arbitration documents and even if you get to court, the building industry has skewed the consumer rights. If the City passed a home lemon, law, this City would stand out. People and businesses would flock to the City because they would know that the City is protecting the consumer when they buy the most expensive purchase of a Iifetime. There is not a state agency that the residents can go to regarding substandard building. It was abolished many years ago, and it needs to start at the city level. The ordinances presented are a simple solution to a very serious problem. The bond is essential and if a person can not afford the bonds, then they shouldn't be building in the City. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola thanked everyone who spoke this evening and ended with a closing statement. He stated that there are those that have accused the City and the City Council of all manner of impropriety, of not caring for the residents, and doing absolutely nothing to help. Unfortunately for some, the definition of caring and doing something rests with the City forcing the developer to buy back their homes. That's their only definition of caring and doing something. In his view, that is too narrow of a definition. There are other ways to show caring, to share concern. In his opinion this Council and the City got engaged in the process and he believes they are moving in the right direction. The message he sent a while back was loud and clear. Honor the warranties, and fix the problems and not the symptoms to the problems. Let these people feel pride in their homes. If you can't fix it, own up to it, and buy the home back. That's the message he sent. Legally, he can not make that happen. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola stated that we have a lot more information now than we did months ago. He did not have all the pieces of the puzzle put together, but he does now. He understands the problem a lot better now. The City Council better understands the problem now. Next week it is his 05 -22 -2012 Minutes intension to have the answers to all the questions. You may not like all the answers; but he will do the absolute best to get all those answers, because he has no desire to give up this gavel without this issue being put to rest. He stated that he will relay the consensus of this Council, and let you know what is the City's strategy. Above all, he wants to find closure to this issue because we all have better things to do. He again thanked everyone for being there. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Antuna who thanked the Mayor Pro -Tem for articulating the message. He stated that he has heard that the resident's want the City to force the hand of HUD to comply. It is hard to force the hand of the Federal Government. We can not enforce a Federal Law, only the Federal Government can. The things you are asking us to do, only the State can implement. We do want to help. Maybe we should pass a resolution stating we support a Lemon Law, and send it up to our State Senator, Jeff Wentworth, and to our State Representative, John Kuempel. Councilmember Antuna thanked everyone for attending and for their comments this evening. Mayor. Pro-Tem. Scagliola recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that when he purchased his home a few months ago, he had received a list of all subcontractors and their subs. That was given to him from his builder. He also has a copy of his plans and other information that was given to him in a packet. He was wondering if the residents had received this type of information when they purchased their homes. He stated that he had received these a year ago, as well as 10 years ago when he purchased his other home. He stated that his home was not engineered, it was stick built. He was out every other day checking, following up, and asking questions regarding the building of his home. He does not understand why those documents were not given to the homeowners by the builder. That's unusual. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that they will come back next week with staffs' recommendation on the items presented this evening point- by- point. We will re- review the recording to make sure that they have covered everything. Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola stated that if there were things that were not mentioned this evening to please contact Mr. Brian James by dialing 311. Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda is considered to be self - explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request by the Mayor Pro -Tern or a Councilmember. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 15, 2012. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis) 2. Resolution No. 12 -R -39 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds for the Client Affairs Specialist position. (D. Harris/B. Bailey) The following caption was read into record: 05 -22 -2012 Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 12-R-39 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE CLIENT AFFAIRS SPECIALIST POSITION, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 3, Resolution No. 12 -R -40 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., relating to engineering, design, and hydraulic study for the East Live Oak Plant Pump Upgrades. (J. Bierschwale/S. Willoughby) The following caption was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -40 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORD ENGINEERING, INC., RELATING TO ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND HYDRAULIC STUDY FOR THE EAST LIVE OAK PLANT PUMP UPGRADES, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 4. Resolution No. 12 -R -41 - Consideration and/or action approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., relating to engineering, design, and hydraulic study for the waterline relocation at the intersection of FM 3009 and FM 2252. (J. Bierschwalc /S. Willoughby) The following caption was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -41 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORD ENGINEERING, INC., RELATING TO ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND HYDRAULIC STUDY FOR WATERLINE RELOCATION AT INTERSECTION OF FM 3009 AND FM 2252, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH S. Resolution No. 12 -R -42 — Consideration and/or action approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ford Engineering Inc., relating to engineering, design, and hydraulic study for the waterline relocation on FM 1518 and Woman Hollering Creek. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) The following caption was read into record: 05 -22 -2012 Minutes RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -42 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORD ENGINEERING, INC., RELATING TO ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND HYDRAULIC STUDY FOR WATERLINE RELOCATION ON FM 1518 AND WOMAN HOLLERING CREEK AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 6. Resolution No. 12 -R -43 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing and accepting a Utility Easement Agreement with Schertz Funeral Home, Inc., a Texas Corporation (J. Kessel/B. James) The following caption was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 12 -R -43 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SCHERTZ FUNERAL HOME, INC. A TEXAS CORPORATION AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized CounciImember Edwards who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried. Mayor Pro -Tenn Scagliola moved into Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. Executive Session Called under Section: • 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated litigation; • 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate; • 551.074 Deliberation regarding personnel matters, duties of certain public officials and employees, and personnel and the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager, and; • 551.087 Texas Government Code — Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations. Councilmember Edwards left at 9:20 p.m. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola reconvened into regular session at 10:20 p.m. 05 -22 -2012 Minutes 7. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. No action required, Requests and Announcements S. Requests by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. No items requested. 9. Requests by Mayor Pro -Tem and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Fowler who asked if the City has been having problems with the Blackberries or was it just the signal. Executive Director David Harris stated that the problem is both. He asked Councilmember Fowler to bring in his Blackberry and they would switch it out. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Antuna who stated that the Executive Commission will have to go back to the drawing board regarding their nominations, as the Precinct Chairs that made the nominations were not the current Chairs. New Precinct Chairs will be selected in July and the Executive Commission will have their nominees after they are elected. 10, Announcements by Mayor Pro-Tem. and Councilmembers • City and community events attended and to be attended • City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments • Continuing education events attended and to be attended • Recognition of actions by City employees • Recognition of actions by community volunteers • Upcoming City Council agenda items Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola stated he attended the Doggie Dash this weekend and it was a great event. 11. Announcements by City Manager Mayor Pro-Tem. Scagliola recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated he also attended the Doggie Dash and ran the 5K in 25.32. Mr. Kessel also mentioned he and his team mates who played in the EMS Golf Tournament Sunday came in first place. Adjournment Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola adjourned the meeting at 10:26 p.m. 05 -22 -2012 Minutes ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, TRIv , C City Secretary 05 -22 -2012 Minutes