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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 23, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on May 30, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of May, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,May 23, 2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Joe McComb called the meeting to order at 11:31 p.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Mark Paul
Infante, Senior Valedictorian, Richard King High School.
Mr.Mark Paul Infante led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce to call the roll of the required Charter
Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce called the roll and verified that a quorum
of the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct
the meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C. Rose. City Attorney Miles K. Risley and Assistant City
Secretary Paul Pierce.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb.Council Member Rudy Garza Council Member
Paulette Guajardo.Council Member Michael Hunter Council Member Ben
Molina.Council Member Lucy Rubio Council Member Greg Smith and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 21 - 27, 2017, "National Public Works
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 24. 2017. "Mary McLeod Bethune 75
Years of Early Child Development in the Coastal Bend Day".
Commendation for Felix Longoria. Jr- Honoring Him for His Service to
His Country.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Municipal Court Judge.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and a certificate of
commendation.
The Honorable Jack Hunter,Retired District Judge,conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed Municipal Court Judge Robert R.Garcia.
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public comment period regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so. You
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Sara Salvide,634 Hoffman,invited the City Council and the public to
attend the 4th Annual"I Believe In Me"Run/Walk event on Saturday,May 27,
2017 beginning at 8:00 a.m.at Salinas Park The program focuses on educating
youth about the pitfalls of challenges with getting involved in gangs,drugs,
and violence.Abel Alonzo, 1701 Thames,thanked sponsors of the"I Believe In
Me"Run/Walk of making the event a reality.Bill Killian, 14950 Santa Gertrudis,
spoke regarding a future Agenda Item regarding a service agreement for
dumpster collection services and requested consideration for Killian Calderon
to receive local preference in awarding the contract.Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour.
spoke regarding the following:City codes;the length of time it takes to get
projects implemented;and City Council term limits.Joan Veith,5701 Cain
Drive,said the"City Hall in the Mall"event was a wonderful event where
departments interacted with the community and she stated she would like to
see the event occur more often.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,raised
concern with the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge that is not an United
States citizens and requested the City seek a second legal opinion on whether
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rulings made by the Municipal Court Judge would stand.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Utilities Department recently completed work on Up River Road which
avoided costs of over$4 million if done by an outside construction company.
The project involved the replacement of 3.2 miles of cast-iron pipe dating back
to 1937.The project began in November 2016 and was completed last week for
approximately$500,000.The project not only controlled costs,but will benefit
residents with improved service and less frequent repairs.2)City Manager
Rose publicly thanked City Council,city employees,and the citizens for
attending"City Hall in the Mall"and making it a successful event.3)City
Manager Rose recognized the 2017 City Employee of the Second Quarter Vicki
Doner,Management Aide for the Fire Prevention Bureau.4)City Manager Rose
recognized Parks and Recreation employee Johnny Martinez and thanked him
for going beyond the call of duty by locating a citizen that had been reported
missing and helping to reunite him with family.
F. Mayoral Appointments
2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tems
Motion to approve the Mayor Pro Tern service schedule for the
remainder of 2017-18
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 2,Mayoral
appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.Mayor McComb recommended the following
schedule for the remainder of 2017-2018:
Lucy Rubio 3/11/17—6/06/17
Michael Hunter 6/07/17—9/02/17
Ben Molina 9/03/17—11/29/17
Paulette Guajardo 11/30/17—2/25/18
Greg Smith 2/26/18—5/24/18
Member to be appointed 5/25/18—8/20/18
Rudy Garza 8/21/18—End of term
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the recommended schedule.
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No M2017-063
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H. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of May 16. 2017 and Workshop of May 11. 2017.
Mayor McComb called for approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Vaughn
and passed unanimously.
BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 14)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.A council member requested that Item 8 be pulled for
individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Rubio,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza. Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0 •
4. Supply Agreements for Veterinary Medicine and Supplies for the
Animal Care Services Division within the Police Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee. to execute 12-month
supply agreements with Patterson Veterinary Supply. Inc. of San
Antonio. Texas. not to exceed $197.542 19. and Zoetis Inc. of
Parsippany. New Jersey. not to exceed $70.250.00. for veterinary
medicine and supplies for the Corpus Christi Police Department.
Animal Care Services Division, in accordance with Request for Bid No
181. based on the lowest. responsive. responsible bids by grouped
item for a total amount not to exceed $267.792 19. with an estimated
expenditure of$30.000.00 in FY 2016-2017
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2017-064
5. Resolution authorizing a Service Agreement for Fire Apparatus
Maintenance for Parts and Services for the Fire Department
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Resolution finding that the purchase of parts and services for Fire
Department apparatus is necessary to preserve and protect the public
health and safety of the City's residents and is also a sole source
procurement: and authorizing the City Manager. or designee. to
execute a service agreement with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group of
Katy. Texas. to provide parts and services for a total amount not to
exceed $200.000.00; and finding that the program is critical in
sustaining fire apparatus' reliability for service.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031149
6. Software Licensing Agreement for 1 Year Maintenance, Licenses
and Cloud Services for LANDesk Software
Motion authorizing the City Manager. or designee, to execute a
software licensing agreement with Ivanti. Inc. (owner of LANdesk
software) and purchase 12 months of software services and related
licenses from SHI. Inc.. of Austin, Texas. in accordance with the
cooperative purchasing agreement of the Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR-SDD-2500). for an estimated expenditure
of$77.090.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2017-065
7. Purchase of Four 2017 Ford F-250 CNG Service Trucks for Water
Utilities Department
Motion approving the purchase of four 2017 Ford F-250 CNG service
trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Texas. LP. of New Braunfels.
Texas. based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard for the total
amount not-to-exceed $180 996 00 Funds have been approved for
FY2016-2017
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2017-066
9. Resolution authorizing Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the adjustment
of manholes and water valves on Saratoga Boulevard (SH 357)
and Weber Road (FM 43)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee. to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) for the adjustment of manholes and water
valves on Saratoga Boulevard ISH 357) and Weber Road (FM 43) with
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the City's payment in the amount of$42.000.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. 031150
10. Resolution approving a Homebuyer Assistance Program
agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution approving an agreement in the amount of$220.000.
between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi for the Type A Affordable
Housing Program - Homebuyer Assistance Program, ratifying
acceptance of the agreement to begin April 1, 2017, and authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No- 031151
11. Supply Agreement for library books, audio and visual recordings
for City Libraries
Motion authorizing City Manager. or designee. to execute a supply
agreement with Baker& Taylor. LLC, Charlotte. North Carolina for
library books, audio and visual recordings based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with TXSmartBuy (TXMAS) for a total amount
not-to-exceed $660,000.00. with an estimated expenditure of
$255.000.00 in FY 2016-2017 The term of the agreement is for 24
months with options to extend for up to two additional 12-month
periods at the sole discretion of the City
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2017-068
12. Second Reading Ordinance - Street Closure of Airheart Point
Road and a portion of Ocean Drive located east of Ocean Drive
(1st Reading 5/16/17)
Ordinance closing abandoning. and vacating 0.737 Acre portion of a
public right-of-way tract containing partially developed and surfaced
street of Airheart Point Road and adjacent 071 and 017 acre
portions of the existing right-of-way adjacent to Ocean Drive. as shown
on the Plat of Alta-Vista on the Bay. a map of which is recorded in
Volume 1. Page 22. Map Records of Nueces County Texas. and
requiring the abutting owners (Matthew A Comay, Sandra McKinnon
and George and Gippie Hawn). to comply with specified conditions
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No 031152
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating Local
Emergency Planning Committee grant through Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) (1st Reading
5/16/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant to the City of Corpus
Christi/Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
in the amount of$92.662.80 from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for reimbursement of expenses for
Purchase of a Hazmat ID Detection Device for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department. Update First Responder Service Areas in Nueces County.
and City of Bishop Dispatch and EOC Enhancement Project and
appropriating the $92.662 80 in the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031153
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for the
Community Youth Development Program (CYD) Contract and
subcontracts for CYD Program (1st Reading 5/16/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the Community
Youth Development program contract with the Texas Department of
Family and Protective Services from June 1. 2017 to August 31. 2021
in the amount of$1.808.168.54 and appropriation of the funds in the
No 1060 Grants Fund for the Community Youth Development
Program, and authorizing subcontracts with Boys & Girls Club of
Corpus Christi. Communities in Schools of the Coastal Bend. Youth
Odyssey. Inc and the Y.W C A
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031154
8. Lease-Purchase of One Peterbilt 348 Truck with Roll-Off Chassis
for Solid Waste Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee. to lease-purchase
one Peterbilt 348 truck. with a roll-off chassis from Rush Truck Centers
of Texas. L P of Houston Texas based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council for a
total amount not-to-exceed $207 042 07. with an estimated
expenditure of$6 901 40 in FY2016-2017
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8,a lease-purchase of one Peterbilt 348-truck
with roll-off chassis for the Solid Waste Department. Director of Fleet
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Maintenance Jim Davis and council members discussed the following:an
explanation on financing vehicles through lease-payment versus purchasing
vehicles;the cost of interest on lease-purchases;amending the budget to have
funds available to purchase vehicles;a future memo from staff to address the
pros and cons of lease purchasing;and the use of the equipment replacement
fund.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Guajardo Council Member Hunter Mayor McComb
Council Member Molina. Council Member Rubio Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-067
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 15 - 16)
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 115 Waco Street.
Case No. 0417-03 ERF Real Estate, Inc.: A change of zoning from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District. The
property is described as being Blucher Subdivision A, Lot 10. located
on the northwest corner of Waco Street and Kinney Street
Staff Recommendation (April 19, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "IH" Heavy Industrial District to
the "IL Light Industrial District. in lieu thereof. approval of CI-
Intensive Commercial District
Planning Commission (April 19, 2017).
Approval of the change in zoning from the "11-1- Heavy Industrial District
to the -IL Light Industrial District.
Ordinance.
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ( UDC'). upon
application by ERF Real Estate. Inc (`Owner). by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Blucher Subdivision A, Lot 10 from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the -IL" Light Industrial District,
amending Plan CC to account for any deviations and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15. Interim Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the development of an office for the Children's Advocacy
Center(CAC).Mr. Dimas stated that staff recommended denial of the change of
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zoning from the"IH"Heavy Industrial District to the"IL"Light Industrial
District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"Cl"Intensive Commercial District;
Planning Commission recommended approval of the change of zoning as
requested by the applicant.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. Les Daniels,555 N.Caranchua and
applicant; Clarisa Mora,Executive Director of the CAC;and Joe Benavides,410
Atlantic,spoke in support of the"IL"Light Industrial District zoning request.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members,staff and the applicant discussed the following topics:the
subject property location and proximity to the Mary McLeod Bethune Center;
the development of the CAC office enhancing the subject area;the CAC's
construction schedule;an explanation of staffs recommendation;the reason
the applicant requested the"IL"Light Industrial District zoning;future
potential uses for the subject property;allowable uses in the"IL"Light
Industrial District;other businesses located in the area;and concern regarding
potential unknown uses for the subject property in the future.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
16. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending City
Code and Drought Contingency Plan
Ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances Sections 55-152 and
55-153. to revise Drought contingency Stage 1 and 2 triggers and
Drought Management Practices. authorizing amendment to the
Drought Contingency Plan approved by Ordinance No 029846 and
amended by Ordinance No 030545 to reflect the changes to Sections
55-152 and 55-153 and providing for publication
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Water Resource
Management and Drought Contingency Plan ordinance pursuant to the May 9,
2017 City Council briefing whereas recommended changes to the Drought
Contingency Plan were made based on current conditions and City Council
direction. Mr. Ramos presented the following:the purpose of the Drought
Contingency Plan;the state requirement;the Drought Contingency Plan
recommendations; the impact of the changes for customers; and next steps.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public. Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter, Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 17 - 18)
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending Fire Prevention Code to
Allow a Third-Party Reporting System (1st Reading 5/16/17)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances. Fire
Prevention Code to allow third-party inspection reporting system:
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a one year
agreement with Brycer, LLC. of Warrenville. IL for a third-party
inspection reporting system; providing for penalties; providing for
severance: and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17,an amendment to the City's Code of
Ordinances,Fire Prevention Code to allow a third-party reporting system.Fire
Chief Robert Rocha was available for questions.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter. Mayor McComb. Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 031155
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Mid-Year Budget Adjustment(1st
Reading 5/16/17)
Ordinance amending current Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No 030965 as follows a) increase revenues by $2,423.308 due to
increased stop loss reimbursements and increase appropriations by
$6.000.000 due to increased health care costs in the Citicare Group
Health Fund: (b) increase revenues by $1.770.576 due to increased
stop loss reimbursements and increase appropriations by $3,800 000
due to increased health care costs in the Police Group Health Fund.
(c) increase revenues by $246.476 due to increased stop loss
reimbursements and increase appropriations by $800.000 due to
increased health care costs in the Fire Group Health Fund
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Director of Management and Budget Eddie
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Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the current Operating
Budget for the Citicare,Police and Fire Group Health Funds by appropriating
$10,600,000 and increasing revenues by$4,440,360.Director of Human
Resources Steven Viera was present to respond to questions.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:concern with the
depletion of reserve funds;financing the mid-year adjustment through
operating funds instead of the reserve fund; how use of operating funds would
impact personnel or levels of services;an explanation on the use of reserve
funds; how reserve funds are replenished;the dramatic changes to the
insurance plans for next fiscal year; educating staff on out-of-network costs;
the impact should City Council vote in opposition to the ordinance;whether
there is legislation regarding emergency service clinics being considered
in-network;and review of department budgets by prioritizing operations.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No 031156
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb recessed the Council meeting at 1:33 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:05 p.m.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and returned to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C. Rose reported that in relation to the
agreement between the City and the Texas Department of Transportatioin
(TxDOT) regarding the new Harbor Bridge,T.C.Ayers pool will re-open on May
27, 2017,Memorial Day weekend.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 19 - 22)
19. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to modify the Auto
Wrecker Ordinance and appropriating funds related to said
modifications (Tabled 4/25/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 57 Article V AUTOWRECKERS of the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances by adding an impound vehicle
administrative fee of$20 per vehicle appropriating $61 000 in General
Fund No 1020 for four full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel and
software upgrades changing the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget
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adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing revenue and
expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by $61,000 each; and
providing an effective date, for severance, and for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19. Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is amend the City's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 57,
Autowreckers,by adding an administrative fee of$20 per vehicle recovered by
owner to provide for the processing of paperwork.The administrative fee will
generate an additional$61,000 in revenue for the remainer of the fiscal year to
be used for improvements to the vehicle impound lot and personnel to run the
facility 24-hours a day next fiscal year.There were no comments from the
public
Council members discussed the following topics:the funds generated this
fiscal year to pay for improvements to the vehicle impound facility;
improvements to software and additional personnel to improve customer
service for citizens and autowrecker service companies;and the amount of
revenue expected to be generated next fiscal year.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
20. First Reading Ordinance- One-way traffic flow along Rancho
Vista Boulevard, between Yorktown Boulevard and future
extension of Oso Parkway
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53. Section
53-250 Schedule I - One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Rancho Vista Boulevard East and Rancho Vista
Boulevard West from a two-way traffic pattern to a one-way traffic
pattern; providing for severance: and providing for publication
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20. Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinancse,Chapter 53-250 One-Way Streets and Alleys by changing the
designation on portions of Rancho Vista Boulevard East and Rancho Vista
Boulevard West from a two-way traffic pattern to a one-way traffic pattern.The
amendment was approved by the Transportation Advisory Commission and
Braselton Homes will be paying the associated costs for traffic design.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Ken Baker,7421 Idle
Hour,spoke in support of the item and requested consideration to place"No
Parking"on or widen Stampede Street.
Council members and staff discussed the following: the current congestion on
Rancho Vista Boulevard;support for having Traffic Engineering research
placing"No Parking"signs on Stampede Street;and appreciation to Braselton
Homes for paying associated costs for traffic design.
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Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo. Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance -Adjusting Speed Zone on Ocean
Boulevard from Sand Dollar Boulevard to North Gate of Air
Station Corpus Christi
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53. Article VIII.
Section 53-254 Schedule V, Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain
Zones by adding Ocean Drive from Sand Dollar Boulevard to North
Gate of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, and updating Ocean Drive
from Airline Road to Sand Dollar Boulevard: providing for severance.
and providing for publication
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that
this ordinance was withdrawn by staff.
22. First Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to Eliminate Utility
Account Transfer Fee in Certain Circumstances
Ordinance amending Chapter 55. Section 55-22. of the Code of
Ordinances to eliminate the assessment of an administrative utility
account transfer fee when related to a relocation of the customer due
to a government-funded project: and providing for severance
publication. and an effective date
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22. Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances to eliminate the assessment of a utility account transfer fee for
existing utility customers in situations involving a government-funded project
for which they are required to relocate.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza Council Member Guajardo Council Member
Hunter Mayor McComb Council Member Molina Council Member Rubio
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 23 -35)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items. Council members requested
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information on Items 25,27,and 28.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that
staff had planned presentations on Items 25,28,33 and 35.
23. Resolution approving application for the Automobile Burglary and
Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) grant within the Police
Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant
application in the amount of$488,211 to the Automobile Burglary Theft
Prevention Authority (ABTPA) to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 17 with a City
cash match of$710.217, in-kind match of$58,406. and program
income match of$9,517 for a total project cost of$1.266.351 and
authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply
for, accept. reject. alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution for the purchase and installation of PCR Thermocycler
equipment for the Health Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager. or designee. to purchase
QuantStudio Dx equipment and installation for the Health Department
from Fisher Scientific Company LLC, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
based on a sole source for a total amount not to exceed $184.253 50:
and finding that the purchase of this QuantStudio Dx equipment and
installation is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and
safety of the City's residents.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
25. Construction Contract for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truck
Inspection Staging Area
Motion authorizing the City Manager. or designee. to execute a
construction contract with Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi. Texas
in the amount of$1.109.801.44 for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Truck Inspection Staging Area for the total Base Bid plus Additive
Alternate No. 1.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Supply Agreement for liquid aluminum sulfate for water treatment
(Council Priority -Water)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Chemtrade Chemicals US
LLC. of Parsippany New Jersey for liquid aluminum sulfate for water
treatment in accordance with RFB 1072. based on lowest responsive.
responsible bid. for a total amount of$1 532,180 00 of which
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$510.727.00 is budgeted in the Water Funds for FY2016-17
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Service Agreement for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Inspection and Cleaning of Large Diameter Wastewater Lines for
Wastewater Department
Motion approving a service agreement with CSI Consolidated, LLC
dba Clean Serve. LLC. of Pearland. Texas for closed circuit televised
inspection (CCTV) of large diameter wastewater lines in accordance
with RFB 1004/194. based on lowest responsive, responsible bid. for a
total amount of$536.553.75 of which $134,138.00 is budgeted in the
Water Fund for FY2016-17. The term of this agreement is for one year
with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods.
subject to the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Resolution approving the Wastewater Management Plan
Resolution approving the City of Corpus Christi Wastewater
Management Plan Final Report ("Final Report') regarding options for
improvements to the City's wastewater treatment plants ("WWTPs")
and adopting Option 1 as stated in the Final Report which provides for
maintaining all existing WWTPs
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to proceed
with the base case option with the exception of relocating Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP),flood proofing Greenwood WWTP
instead,and immediately proceeding with repair of the headworks at
Greenwood WWTP as defined by the current Capital Improvement Program
(CIP),seconded by Council Member Rubio.
The Motion of Direction was passed and approved with the following vote:
Mayor McComb, Council Members Molina, Rubio,Smith,Guajardo,and Hunter,
voting "Aye";Council Members Vaughn and Garza,voting "No".
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
29. Approving an Extension to the Agreement with Valero Refining -
Texas, L.P. for recycled water(City Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Sixty-day Extension to the Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of
Recycled Water with Valero Refining - Texas L P (Valero) for 4
million gallons per day (mgdi
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Amendment No. 1 to the Recycling Services Contract with BFI
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Waste Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee. to execute the First
Amendment to the Collection, Processing. and Marketing Residential
Recycling Commodities contract with BFI Waste Services of Texas,
LP. and ratifying the effective date of the amendment to be May 1,
2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Purchase of 12 inch steel pipe for Gollihar Street Improvement
Project
Motion approving the purchase of 12 inch steel pipe for the Gas
Department from Texas Pipe & Supply Company, of Corpus Christi.
Texas. in response to Request for Bid No. 1124 based on the lowest,
responsive. responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
$106,954.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Service Agreement for Appraisal Services for Corpus Christi
International Airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Aviation Management Consulting Group. Centennial.
Colorado, for appraisal services for the Corpus Christi International
Airport, in accordance with RFP No. 180. based on responsive and
responsible proposal. The agreement will be for$140.000.00. and
$30..000.00 will be funded in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement
is for five years, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City
Manager. or designee
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Resolution supporting the application for financial assistance
from the Texas Water Development Board to refund the Choke
Canyon debt obligation (Council Priority -Water)
Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board for the refunding of City obligations incurred by
the City under Federal Contract No 6-07-01-X0675 by and among the
City. the United States of America, and the Nueces River Authority
authorizing City staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of
the application to the Texas Water Development Board for funding
from its Water Development Fund. and other matters in connection
therewith
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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34. Resolution supporting the Downtown Management District's
application for Cultural District Designation
Resolution supporting the Downtown Management District's
application for the designation of a Cultural District and authorizing the
certification of a Cultural District to be named Downtown Corpus
Christi Cultural District for at least ten (10) years.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Contract for Professional Services for Packery Channel
Monitoring
Motion authorizing the City Manager. or designee. to execute a
contract for professional services with Texas A & M University -
Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) in the amount of$257,745 for Packery
Channel Monitoring
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 36)
36. Special Corporation Meeting of the North Padre Island
Development Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
S. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
T. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 37 - 39)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 4:06 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
6:21 p.m.
37. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1 05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to emergency
service districts. the provision of fire and ambulance services
dispatching, 911 services Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code. and collective bargaining
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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38. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning claims and litigation including. but
not limited to. the case of Graziella G. Mesa vs. City of Corpus Christi.
Texas.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Municipal
Court and Texas Government Code§ 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to
deliberate the appointment. employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties. discipline, or dismissal of Municipal Court Judges with possible
discussion and action in open session.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
V. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
W. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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