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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 September 19,2017 which were approved by the City
Council on September 26, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,September 19,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
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WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Brian Hill, First Baptist Church.
Pastor Brian Hill gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Peter Davidson,
Marina Superintendent.
Marina Superintendent Peter Davidson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta 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 City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith, and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring September 23, 2017, "Girls in Aviation Day".
Proclamation declaring September 2017, "Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Month".
Proclamation declaring September 2017, "Texas Strong Month".
Swearing-In ceremony for newly appointed board, commission and
committee members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
F. 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 Texas Department of Health and Human Services will open a Disaster
Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program beginning today through September
25,2017 at the American Bank Center from 8:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m.to serve
Nueces and San Patricio counties.The program will provide short-term food
benefits for eligible families recovering from the disaster.Information can be
obtained by calling 2-1-1,selecting Option 6 or at www.hhs.texas.gov.2)The
City of Corpus Christi Public Libraries have partnered with the Coastal Bend
Food Bank for the"Food-for-Fines Program".The program allows citizens to
clear overdue fines by donating non-perishable food items that will be used to
assist victims of Hurricane Harvey.Each non-perishable item is worth a$1.00
towards an outstanding library fine.The"Food-for-Fines"Event will continue
through Saturday,September 30,2017.3)The City of Corpus Christi and the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)have implemented the
"Don't Mess with Texas Water"Program.The goal of the program is to provide
the public with a way to report illegal dumping that can be harmful to surface
water.Five partner signs are located at the following locations within the City:
IH 37 and Nueces River;Highway 286 and Oso Creek;Staples and Oso Creek;
JFK Causeway and Park Road 22;and Highway 361 and Packery Channel.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of September 12, 2017 and Special Meeting of
September 8, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Rubio
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and passed unanimously.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 34)
34. Nueces County Appraisal District(NCAD) Update by Ronnie
Canales, Chief Appraiser
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 34.Chief
Appraiser Ronnie Canales with the Nueces County Appraisal District(NCAD)
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the impact of
Hurricane Harvey on property taxes and the process for property owners to
report damages to the NCAD.Mr.Canales reported that NCAD personnel will
be onsite in Port Aransas and Mustang Island to evaluate the properties and
assess the damages in these areas.The NCAD has been working closely with
the City of Port Aransas and Port Aransas Independent School District Mr.
Canales stated that Hurricane Harvey's impact on the City of Corpus Christi was
minimal and damage are associated with broken fences,trees,and roof
damage.Any changes to property assessments will be applied to next year's
valuations.
Mr.Canales provided a preliminary totals report of net taxable values from
2012 to 2017.Mr.Canales stated that the numbers reflect the economy is
slowing down and construction is stablizing.
Council members and Mr.Canales discussed the following topics:whether
Flint Hills will prevail in its lawsuit regarding valuations;the impact to the City
should Flint Hills prevail in its lawsuit;that no changes will be applied to this
year's valuations for properties impacted by Hurricane Harvey;and the
extensive damage on Mustang Island impacting next year's net taxable values.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Trian Serbu,14310 Playa del Rey,encouraged the City Council to not
consider a property tax increase.Shirley Thornton,1917 Woodcrest,spoke
regarding the following:the Flour Bluff Citizens Council's town hall meeting
with the Corpus Christi Police Department(CCPD)and the coordination by
CCPD;support for Agenda Item 37,funding for Old Bayview Cemetery;and
expressed opposition to a tax increase.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,
requested more police officers and consideration of a hotel tax to fund public
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safety instead of raising taxes.Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen Avenue,spoke
regarding his request at the August 15,2017 City Council meeting for the mayor
to participate in the Mayor's National Climate Agenda.Carolyn Moon,4902
Calvin,spoke regarding climate change and requested the City of Corpus
Christi support the Paris Climate Accord.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,
encouraged the City Council not to support a tax increase.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Transportation Advisory Commission
Tree Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 3.The
following appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Kamlesh Bhikha(Hotel
Industry),Melody Nixon-Bice(Hotel Industry),Johnny Philipello(Attraction
Industry),and Fred F.Soward III(Restaurant Industry),seconded by Council
Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to table the remaining appointments,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated Patricia B.Dominguez.Council
Member Paulette Guajardo nominated Gabi S.Canales.Council Member
Michael Hunter nominated Robbin C.Goodman.
Patricia B.Dominguez was appointed with Mayor McComb,Council Members
Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Smith,and Vaughn voting for Patricia B.Dominguez;
Council Members Garza,Rubio,and Guajardo voting for Gabi S.Canales;and
Council Member Hunter voting for Robbin C.Goodman.
Transportation Advisory Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Phillip Davis(Bicycling
Community Representative),seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Larry L.White,seconded
by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Tree Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Sylvia Campos(At-Large)
and Phillip Christian(Arborist or Urban Forester),seconded by Council Member
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Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Donald C.Fields(AEP
Texas),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Kevin Gibbs(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 35)
35. Texas State Aquarium by Tom Schmid, President and CEO
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 35.President&
CEO of the Texas State Aquarium Tom Schmid stated that the purpose of this
item is to provide an update on the Texas State Aquarium.Mr.Schmid
reported on the Aquarium's action plan during Hurricane Harvey and
post-storm recovery efforts to open the aquarium to visitors.Mr.Schmid
provided background on the new Caribbean Journey exhibit and information
regarding attendance and the economic impact on the City and region.Mr.
Schmid presented results from the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors
Bureau's Brand Health Study reflecting the Texas State Aquarium as one of the
top attractions that motivate visitors to travel to Corpus Christi.Mr.Schmid
thanked the City of Corpus Christi for their continued partnership;investment of
hotel occupancy tax(HOT)funding related to the Texas State Aquarium;and
improvements made to North Beach.
Council members and Mr.Schmid discussed the following topics:the addition
of the Caribbean Journey;the use of HOT funds to market additional tourism;
Mr.Schmid's leadership;room rental for events and efforts to advertise;the
efforts made to identify community support to enhance the Texas State
Aquarium;and the partnership between the City and the Texas State
Aquarium.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (4-12)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the Consent Agenda.
There were no comments from the public.A council member requested that
Items 4,6,7 and 8 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Molina,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items
were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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5. Resolution to Execute an Advance Funding Agreement(AFA)for
the Sports, Entertainment,and Arts (SEA) District Pedestrian
Improvements project(Bond 2012, Proposition 8)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement(AFA)with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT)for the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts (SEA)
District Pedestrian Improvements project with City's required payment to
TxDOT in the amount of$21,000 for reimbursement of direct state costs.
(Bond 2012, Proposition 8)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031245
9. Approving funds subject to reimbursement for services provided
by Texas A&M Health Science Center(Coastal Bend Health
Education Center) [CBHEC] utilizing Diabetes Care Team for the
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District(CCNCPHD)
Motion approving up to but not to exceed $250,000.00 to pay for services
provided by Texas A&M Health Science Center(Coastal Bend Health
Education Center) [CBHEC] utilizing Diabetes Care Team for the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD)for the City
contract period that ended May 2, 2017 and invoices between the City
contract and the County contract that begins in August 1, 2017. Nueces
County to reimburse full amount of paid funds per interlocal agreement.
This Motion was approved on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-148
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 325
North Staples Street(1st Reading 9/12/17)
Case No. 0717-04 J R Electric Company: A change of zoning from the
"IL" Light Industrial District to "Cl" Intensive Commercial District. The
property is described as Bluff, Block B, Lot 6, located at the intersection
of North Staples Street and Comanche Street on the southwest corner,
south of Lipan Street, and north of Caldwell Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 9, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District to
the"Cl" Intensive Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
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application by J R Electric Company("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to the property described as Bluff, Block B, Lot
6, from the "IL" Light Industrial District to "Cl" Intensive Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations;
and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was approved on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031246
11. Second Reading Ordinance -Adopting the 2017 National Electrical
Code (1st Reading 9/12/17)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code of Ordinance, Chapter 14,
Sections 14-201 &14-241 to adopt the National Electrical Code, 2017
Edition, with local amendments, amending sections 14-1306,14-1316,
14-1311, & 14-1313 to remove electrician licensing, registration, and
special fee and clarifying building permit fees; providing for penalties,
severance, effective date and publication.
This Ordinance was approved on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031247
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
for the 2018 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project
(STEP)within the Police Department(1st Reading 9/12/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$155,000.09 for the 2018
Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project(STEP)within the
Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), speed
enforcement, and distracted driving overtime, with a city match of
$47,166.67, for a total project cost of$202,166.76 and appropriating
$155,000.09 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was approved on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031248
4. Service Agreement for Tire Repair and Replacement Services for
the Corpus Christi Fire Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement
with Beasley Tire Services, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the repair and
replacement services of tires for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in
response to Request for Bid No. 978 based on the lowest responsive,
responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $116,510.00, and
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budgeted in FY2017-18. The term of the agreement is for one year with
an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to
the sole discretion of the City.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.Fire Chief Robert Rocha,Assistant Director
of Financial Services Kim Baker and Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds and
council member discussed the following topics related to Agenda Items 4,6,
and 7:the term of the agreements providing the City Manager with an option to
extend the contract administratively for additional periods;providing
transparency to the public by reflecting in the agenda caption the full amount
the City Council is obligating the City to when approving the action and the
option years;the City Council requesting that option years not be approved
administratively and brought back to the City Council for consideration or
ratification yearly;the need for staff to re-evaluate the procurement process;
the difference between the competitive bid process for Purchasing and
Engineering contracts;whether the bid price is dependent on options to extend
the term of the contracts;whether staff is checking alternate prices prior to
exercising the renewal option;and the financial benefit of reviewing the
renewal options yearly.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the motion by adding
language"subject to City Council authorization prior to renewal hereof",
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and
approved as amended with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-144
6. Construction Contract for Citywide Collection System Pipe
Bursting Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Part C
(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a multi-year
ID/IQ construction contract with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC dba IPR
South Central, LLC, of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of$2,000,000 for
Citywide Collection System Pipe Bursting ID/IQ Part C. This is a one (1)
year base contract with four(4)optional one (1)year renewals to be
approved administratively subject to availability of funding and
satisfactory contractor performance. (Capital Improvement Program)
(CIP)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6,execution of a multi-year ID/IQ construction
contract for Citywide Collection System Pipe Bursting ID/IQ Part C.Director of
Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds explained the bidding process for the
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multi-year construction contract and the ability for prices to be adjusted.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the motion by adding
language"subject to City Council authorization prior to renewal hereof',
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza. This Motion was passed as
amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-145
7. Service Agreement for Preventative and Emergency Maintenance
for Various Lift Stations for Wastewater
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with ADK Environmental, Inc., of Odem, Texas for
preventative and emergency maintenance for various lift stations for
Wastewater Division in response to Request for Bid No. 1247 based on
the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
$158,362.50, and budgeted in FY2017-18. The term of the agreement is
for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year
periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,execution of a service agreement for
preventative and emergency maintenance for various lift stations for the
Wastewater Division.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the motion by adding
language"subject to City Council authorization prior to renewal hereof",
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza. his Motion was passed and
approved as amended with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-146
8. Annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources
Investigation with the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew an annual
Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the
United States Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior,
for automated river gauging stations to gather and maintain accurate
records of stream flows for rivers associated with the City's reservoirs,
with the City's cost to be$157,060. This Contract runs from October 1,
2017 to September 30, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8,renewal of an annual Joint Funding
Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the United States
Geological Survey.A council member referred to a transmittal letter in the
agenda packet and questioned the process for handling and tracking official
documents received by the City of Corpus Christi.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-147
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb recessed the Council meeting at 1:33 p.m.Mayor McComb
recovened the Council meeting at 2:05 p.m.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 36)
36. Update-Port of Corpus Christi Authority by City Council
Appointees
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 36.Charlie
Zahn,Chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority(Port),stated that the
purpose of this item is to allow the City Council's Port appointees to provide an
update on Port operations and activities related to Hurricane Harvey.Mr.Zahn
said the presentation will conclude with an update on desalination.
Port Commissioner David Engel presented the statement of revenues and
expenses;a chart reflecting tonnage;and investments at the Port.Port
Commissioner Wayne Squires reported on the Port's long-range focuses
including:deepening and widening the Ship Channel;the total project cost for
widening and the approval of accelerated payments;land purchases;and
consideration for public/private partnerships.Port Commissioner Richard Valls
provided a timeline of emergency management team operations,in
conjunction with the Coast Guard,to prepare for the storm including: halting
incoming traffic to the Port,removing vessels,and securing barges.
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Commissioner Valls praised the efforts of the recovery team post-storm and
stated that the Port should receive full clearance of restrictions by the end of
the week.
Chairman Zahn presented information on the Port's participation in the
regional desalination efforts including:attendance and participation in industry
stakeholder meetings;the Port's offering of available property,La Quinta and
Harbor Island,with waterfront access for outfall and intake structures;direction
to staff to look into permit applications for both sites;and reaching out to
companies to interview and evaluate experience with permitting a
desalination plant.Chairman Zahn presented the timeline for the desalination
permit application process and the Port's intent to have a permit available
should the City need to consider an alternate water source.
Council members and Chairman Zahn discussed the following topics:
reassurance regarding the Port's participation in desalination efforts;the Port
being instrumental in growing the economy;the Port's long-term focus for
widening and deepening the channel;and the Port's commitment to
environmental efforts in Corpus Christi.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 -14)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 1840 Saratoga Boulevard
Case No. 0717-02 Bradley W. Shirley and Valerie V. Shirley: A change
of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"IL" Light
Industrial District. The property is described as being Bohemian Colony
Lands 6.379 acres out of Section 7, Lot 5, located north of Saratoga
Boulevard and east of Greenwood Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 26, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family District to
the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Bradley W. Shirley and Valerie V. Shirley Cox ("Owner"),
by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Bohemian Colony
Lands 6.379 acres out of Sec. 7, Lot 5, from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause
and publication.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 13.Interim
Director of Development Services Bill Green stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property for the sale of the property.Mr.Green
stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning
change.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the public notice
posted on July 26,2017;the public hearing relating to the zoning change being
delayed due to Hurricane Harvey;the plans for the property;the zoning of the
surrounding property;and requesting that staff expedite the process of
presenting items to City Council.
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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 6802 Weber Road
Case No. 0617-03 CC Ventures Equities IV, LP: A change of zoning
from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to"CG-2" General
Commercial District. The property is described as being 0.839 acres out
of the west 170 feet of Foxwood Estates Phase III, Block 11, Lot 2,
located along the east side of Weber Road, north of Bratton Road, and
south of Saratoga Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 26, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by CC Ventures Equities ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to the west 170 feet of Foxwood Estates Phase
III, Block 11, Lot 2, from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive
Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause
and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the construction of a carwash.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the location of the
subject property and its proximity to Turning Point Church.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 15 -18)
15. Action Setting the City Council Meeting Date to Adopt the Property
Tax Rate
Motion setting October 17, 2017 as the date of the adoption of the ad
valorem tax rate of$0.626264 per$100 valuation.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15,action setting the City Council meeting
date to adopt the property tax rate.City Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that
Items 15 and 16 are related and explained that based on the City Council
action to increase the tax rate to$0.626264 and the extension of the timeline,
due to Hurricane Harvey,granted by Governor Greg Abbott regarding adoption
of the property tax rate,staff reviewed regulations under the Texas Tax Code
and the Texas Local Government Code necessary for the City to be in
compliance.City Attorney Risley stated that the City Council will need to adopt
a budget to include the increased rate of$0.626264.The revised budget was
filed in the City Secretary's Office on September 15,2017 and the law requires
that the budget must be on file for 30 days before it can be adopted.The tax
rate can be adopted as early as October 17,2017.Staff is recommending
setting October 17,2017 as the date of adoption of the ad valorem tax rate of
$0.626264 per$100 valuation.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:concern with
adopting the tax rate after the September 28,2017,which will result in the
City's taxes not being included in the consolidated tax statements issued by the
Nueces County Tax Assessor;the cost associated with the City providing a
separate tax statement;whether the ballot language regarding the
voter-approved charter amendment to establish a dedicated fund to address
residential street reconstruction funded by a tax increase included reference
the rollback rate;the reason Legal Department staff were unaware of
applicable legal requirements when prior action was taken by the City Council
to increase the tax rate;whether the vote to increase the tax rate can be
reversed;the provision in Section 102.55 of the Texas Local Government Code
requiring the budget that is to be adopted be on file for 30 days;the City
Council's ability to amend the proposed budget;the City would be in
compliance should the City Council decide at the Special Meeting on
September 22,2017 to not increase the tax rate;staff's recommendation to
adopt the proposed timeline to reduce potential risk and protect the City to the
maximum extent;the date the original budget with the$0.606264 tax rate was
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filed;request to begin Council budget discussions earlier in the year;
clarification that the timeline previously presented to the City Council was prior
to the extension granted by the Governor;the action taken at the September
12,2017 City Council meeting to adopt the tax rate of$0.606264;the impact of -
not approving Agenda Items 15 and 16;and identifying funding in the
FY2017-2018 budget for residential streets.
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 3:55 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 4:04 p.m.
Council Member Garza made a substitute motion on Item 15 setting September
28,2017 as the date of the adoption of the ad valorem tax rate of$0.606264 per
$100 valuation,seconded by Council Member Smith.
In response to a council member,staff verified the timeline associated with this
action:two public hearings to be held on Friday,September 22,2017 at 11:30
a.m.and Monday,September 25,2017 at 11:30 a.m.with final action taken by
City Council on Thursday,September 28,2017 at 4:00 p.m.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-149
16. Action to Schedule Two Public Hearings Related to Fiscal Year
2017-2018 Property Tax
Motion to consider a tax increase and setting public hearings on the ad
valorem tax rate for October 6, 2017 and a second public hearing for
October 10, 2017 during the City Council meeting beginning at 11:30
a.m. at City Hall, 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, Texas.
No action taken on this item.
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide (1st
Reading 9/12/17)
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$142,224,600.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the FY2017-2018 Capital
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning(CIP)Guide.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:plans for
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improvements to City Hall and the funding mechanism;and the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant's UV System.
Council Member Smith 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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031249
18. Professional Services Contract for Tourist Area Amenities -
Wayfinding Initiative Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$251,860 for the Tourist Area Amenities-
Wayfinding Initiative project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated that
the purpose of this item is to execute a professional services contract for the
Tourist Area Amenities-Wayfinding Initiative project funded by hotel
occupancy tax(HOT)funds.Ms.Barrera provided the following information:
project background;the project location;the project scope;an example of the
project scope for the Downtown Streetscape bond project,including
wayfinding signage and gateways;examples of best practices in Texas;
examples of existing wayfinding signage in Corpus Christi;the project
schedule;and statistics on the downtown area.
Ms.Barrera explained that the manual and implementation plan would
incorporate elements for the entire community and could be applied to other
parts of the City. The presentation team consisted of:Director of Engineering
Services Jeff Edmonds;President of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors
Bureau Paulette Kluge;and consultants Shane Torno with Freese and Nichols,
Inc.and Peter Reed,Focus EDG.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
funding sources;the ability to coordinate wayfinding with the new Harbor
Bridge;the use of technology to locate destinations;whether specific
businesses will be identified on wayfinding signage and if so,consideration
that those businesses contribute to funding; packaging wayfinding encourage
visitors to explore the area;concern with the cost of the project;decline of ad
valorem tax revenue in the downtown area;whether HOT funds can be used to
enhance safety;who designed the Park and Recreation signs at Oleander
Point;a mechanism to address the maintenance of the wayfinding signage to
include in-house staff;concern with the professional services contract not
being competitively procured;funding options for implementation;the number
of buildings considered historical in the downtown area;the need for design
services work to develop a wayfinding plan;the difference between the
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Request for Qualifications(RFQ)and Request for Proposal(RFP)process;and
the criteria for use of HOT funds.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Vaughn made a motion directing the City Manager to go out
for a RFQ for a professional services agreement for Tourist Area Amenities-
Wayfinding Initiative Project,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and
passed unanimously.
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 19 -22)
19. First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the City of Corpus Christi
Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi operating budget for the
fiscal year 2017-2018 beginning October 1, 2017; to be filed with the
County Clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and
providing for severance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Director of Management and Budget Eddie
Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the City of Corpus
Christi Operating Budget for FY2017-2018 on first reading.Mr.Houlihan
presented the following information:the number of full-time employees;
revenues and total expenditures;the summary of proposed amendments;and
key dates.City Manager Margie C.Rose provided an overview of the service
level changes in the proposed budget.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:identifying$3
million for residential streets;the transfer to the arena fund in the amount of
$1,222,916;the number of sworn police officers and firefighters;and
consideration to reduce the number of additional backflow prevention
positions from four to one.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the budget by reducing the
number of additional backflow prevention program positions from four to one,
• reducing$226,000 from the$306,576 originally allotted,seconded by Council
Member Rubio.
Discussion on the motion to amend included:the current number of backflow
prevention program positions;consideration to fund two positions;and the
other inspection roles of the Development Services Department.
This motion to amend was passed and approved with the following vote:
Mayor McComb,Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,
Molina,Rubio,Smith,and Vaughn voting"Aye".
Council Member Vaughn referred to a motion of direction passed at the August
15,2017 Council Workshop directing the City Manager to appropriate the
$2,575,022 from the Internal Services Unreserved Fund Balances to fund the
following one-time General Fund costs recommended in a FY2017-2018
decision package:Municipal Court Reporting Software$140,000;Parks and
Recreation-Corpus Christi Independent School District(CCISD)Natatorium
$500,000;Police replacement vehicles$390,294;facility repairs at Animal
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Control for$150,000;and$650,000 for purchase of a fire truck for Fire Station
18.Council Member Vaughn stated that she would like to make a motion to
allocate a portion of these funds to public safety.
City Manager Rose explained that of the$2,575,022,only$1,694,863 can be
allocated to the General Fund and$1,030,294 of those funds can be used for
public safety.However,in order to ensure funding for Animal Control repairs
and the purchase of the fire truck,$135,431 is needed.Staff is recommending
the use of the contingency account to fully cover the recommended items.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to amend the budget by using the
General Fund Revenues previously recommended to fund the one-time costs of
Municipal Court Reporting Software,Parks and Recreation-Corpus Christi
Independent School District(CCISD)Natatorium,and Police replacement
vehicles$390,294 for a total of$1,030,294 to fund additional police officers,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.
The following topics were discussed:an acknowledgement to utility customers
that the use of the funds for public safety is coming from utilities;the number of
police officers this motion would fund;the rebate of internal service funds to
fund Municipal Court Reporting Software,Parks and Recreation-CCISD
Natatorium,and police replacement vehicles;whether Municipal Court
Reporting Software is a one-time expense;the amount of ad valorem and
sales tax that goes into the General Fund to fund Police and Fire;the cost of
Police and Fire contractual obligations for one year which are funded through
the General Fund;the average annual cost per police officer,including
equipment,for a first-year officer and increases each year thereafter
associated with the collective bargaining agreements;concern with using
funds identified for one-time expenditures as a sustainable source of funding;
the percentage of the Police and Fire budgets allocated to personnel;
clarification that the costs per Police officer funded by Crime Control does not
include equipment,which is funded by the General Fund;use of technology to
support public safety efforts;staffing for Fire Station 18;and ensuring that
staffing and equipment costs are considered for bond projects.
The motion to amend was passed and approved with the following vote:
Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Rubio,
Smith,and Vaughn,voting"Aye";Mayor McComb voting"No".
In response to council members discussions related to the use of Texas
Ambulance Supplement Payment Program(TASPP)reimbursements as a
source of funding to staff firefighters at Fire Station 18,City Manager Rose
stated that her research indicates that the TASPP reimbursement is not a
sustainable funding source for Fire personnel and she recommended that
funding from the reimbursements be used to address one-time expenditures for
equipment.
Council members,Fire Chief Robert Rocha,and Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth
Erben discussed the following topics:the standard related to staffing a fire
engine truck and the City's current staffing levels;the factors consideredin
staffs recommendation to shift existing personnel from Fire Station 1 to man
Fire Station 18; the current service levels at Fire Station 1;liability concerns
with understaffing Fire Station 1;the use of generated revenues to staff Fire
Station 18;the stability of EMS billing;communications with the Downtown
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Management District and the Port of Corpus Christi regarding the reduction of
staffing at Fire Station 1;the cost associated with funding 15 additional
firefighters;whether stipulations can be made to ensure that excess revenue
generated from TASPP can be maintained in the fund should funding be
eliminated;the fee study to update fee schedules;a request to provide a table
illustrating the projected increase in revenue generated by TASPP and EMS
billing and the timetable for staffing Fire Station 18;the number of cities
currently participating in TASPP;Fire's contractual collective bargaining
obligations;and how to address a reduction-in-force should funding not be
available in the future.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to amend the budget to provide that
revenue generated from TASPP go directly into the Fire Department budget,
seconded by Council Member Molina.
Discussion on the motion to amend included:use of the funds to staff Fire
Station 18;the number of years necessary before firefighters can be placed in
the field;challenges with limiting the funds to Fire Station 18;and information
related to potential EMS revenue.
The motion to amend was passed and approved with the following vote:
Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Rubio,
Smith,and Vaughn,voting"Aye";Mayor McComb voting"No".
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the budget related to
Special Revenue Funds expenditures including Reinvestment Zone No.2 with
a reduction of$89,500 and a transfer to the arena fund in the amount of
$1,222,916,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Rubio. This Ordinance was passed on
first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member
Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Mayor McComb made a motion to ratify the property tax increase reflected in
FY2017-2018 Operating Budget,that will raise more revenue from property
taxes than in the previous fiscal year,as reflected in the adopted budget,
sconed by Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with
the following vote:Mayor McComb,Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,
Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Rubio,Smith,and Vaughn,voting"Aye".
20. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State grant
for Violence Against Women Act(VAWA) Program within the
Police Department
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the State of Texas, Criminal
Justice Division in the amount of$51,920.42 for the Violence Against
Women Act(VAWA) Program within the Police Department with a cash
match of$12,926.93 and an in-kind match of$8,280.00 for a total project
cost of$73,127.34; appropriating the$51,920.42 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund for the VAWA grant in the Police Department; and
authorizing the transfer of$12,926.93 from the No. 1020 General Fund to
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund and appropriating the same for a total
project cost of$73,127.34.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the State of
Texas,Criminal Justice Division in the amount of$51,920.42 for the Violence
Against Women Act(VAWA)Program within the.Police Department with a cash
match of$12,926.93 and an in-kind match of$8,280 for a total project cost of
$73,127.34.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter 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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State grant
funds for the FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant(JAG) Program within the Police Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Office of the
Governor, Criminal Justice Division through the U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in the amount of$11,241.00 for
the State FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program; and appropriating the$11,241.00 in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund to fund the enhancement of law enforcement efforts by the
Police Department.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Texas Office
of the Governor,Criminal Justice Division through the U.S.Department of
Justice in the amount of$11,241 for the State FY2017 Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)Program.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel 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:
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Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Fund Proceeds for Fiscal
Year 2016-2017
Ordinance appropriating amounts of: (a)$29,800.19; (b) $1,328,756.52;
(c)$1,822,527.28; (d) $112,416.90; and (e) $172,471.79; into the Airport
CIP, Bond Proceeds, Utility Revenue Bond, Specialty Bond Proceeds
and other Unappropriated Funds, respectively, for the following purposes:
City's match for future FAA Grant Projects, Bayfront, Public Facilities,
Fire, Police, Public Health and Safety, Sanitary Landfill, Library,
Convention Center, Parks, and Streets, and as further detailed in
Attachment 1; changing the FY 2017 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030936 to increase expenditures accordingly.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a total of
$3,465,972.68 of unappropriated interest earnings,reimbursements and
miscellaneous revenue received during the year in the respective Capital
Improvement Program funds from which they were earned.The funding can
only be spent for purposes authorized.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:information on the
restrictions for the use of street funds;future Council review to prioritize the
funds;and review of the bond conveyance to determine if street funds could be
used for residential streets.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 23 -33)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
recommended waiving the planned presentations by staff.Council members
spoke regarding Item 24.
23. Service Agreement for Document Scanning Services for
Development Services
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Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with MCCi, LLC of Tallahassee, Florida for document
scanning services based on the Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative dba Buyboard for a total amount not to exceed $135,000.
The term of this services agreement is for six months. Funds are
budgeted in the Development Services Fund for FY 2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Lease-Purchase of Two Motor Graders for Beach Operations and
Ratifying Payments for Additional Monthly Rental of Existing
Equipment
Resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to authorize all
documents necessary for the lease-purchase of three loaders and two
motor graders from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC of Corpus
Christi, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas
Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard, with the total
amount not to exceed is$1,201,629.50; and ratifying the monthly rental of
beach operations equipment for the months of November 2015 through
January 2016, and November 2016 through January 2017 from Doggett
Heavy Machinery Services, LLC and authorizing extension of the current
rental agreement through December 2017.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda.
25. Construction Contract for North Padre Island Beach Access Road
2 (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Mo-Con Services, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$446,996.46 for North Padre Island Beach Access Road
2 for Total Base bid plus Additive Alternate No.1 and Additive Alternate
No. 2. (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
26. Construction Contract for Staples Street from Alameda Drive to
Morgan Avenue(Bond 2014, Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with MAX Underground Construction, LLC of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$3,844,135.12 for Staples Street
from Alameda Drive to Morgan Avenue for a total Base Bid 2 (flexible
pavement). (Bond 2014 Proposition 1)
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
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27. Master Service Agreement for Indefinite Delivery/lndefininte
Quantity (IDIQ) Major Ditch Improvements (Capital Improvement
Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master
Service Agreement(MSA)with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. _
(LAN) of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$300,000 for IDIQ
(Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) Major Ditch Improvements.
(Capital Improvement Program)
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
28. Engineering Testing Agreement for Cefe Valenzuela Landfill
Groundwater Monitoring FY 2017-2018
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
engineering testing agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$138,900 for the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill Groundwater Monitoring FY 2017-2018.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Engineering Testing Agreement for J.C. Elliott Landfill
Groundwater Monitoring FY 2017-2018
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
engineering testing agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$131,500 for the J.C. Elliott
Landfill Groundwater Monitoring FY 2017-2018.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Service Agreement for Software and Equipment Upgrades for
Solid Waste Scale Systems at Landfills
Resolution finding that the purchase and upgrade of software and
equipment for the Solid Waste Department's scale systems is a sole
source procurement; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a service agreement with A-1 Scale Service, Inc., of San
Antonio, Texas, for upgrades of the scale system software and
equipment for a total amount not to exceed $85,600.00, with funding •
available in the FY2016-2017 General Fund.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Contract Amendment for Employee Assistance Program Services
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Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment to the contract with Family Counseling Services of Corpus
Christi, Texas, not to exceed $20,000. The value of the service
agreement for the full contract period of September 26, 2013 through
September 30, 2017 is a not-to-exceed amount of$69,958.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
32. Service Agreement for Employee Assistance Program for a not to
exceed amount of$15,840 and a total potential muti-year amount
of up to$79,200.
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement
with Family Counseling Service of Corpus Christi, Texas to provide
employee assistance program services for the Corpus Christi City
employees and their families in response to Request for Bid No. 1244
based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to
exceed$15,840, and is being budgeted in FY2017-18 through the annual
budget appropriations. The term of the 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, with a total potential multi-year amount of up to
$79,200.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
33. Service Agreement for Workers'Compensation Third-Party
Administrator Services for one year at$132,000 with four one-year
options and a total potential multi-year amount of$660,000.
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with York Risk Services Group, Inc. of Parsippany, New
Jersey for workers' compensation third-party administrator services in
accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 1133, based on best
value for a total amount not to exceed $132,000, budgeted in FY2017-18.
The term of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for up to
four additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City,
with a total potential multi-year amount of up to$660,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 37)
37. Funding for Old Bayview Cemetery
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37,funding for Old Bayview Cemetery.Council
Member Vaughn informed the City Council that Director of Parks and
Recreation Jay Ellington and representatives of the Historical Society met to
discuss funding for Old Bayview Cemetery.Council Member Vaughn reported
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that funding was promised for Old Bayview Cemetery in the amount of$50,000
until President of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)
Paulette Kluge chose to not support the funding.Council Member Vaughn
requesting funding Old Bayview Cemetery in the amount of$50,000 for FY16-17
and FY17-18 to be used for the reenactment and capital expenditures.
In response to Council Member Vaughn,Mr.Ellington stated that staff is
researching whether capital expenditures is an authorized use of HOT funds.
Funding for the programmatic portion of the request is being provided.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Vaughn made a motion directing the City Manager to
appropriate$50,000 from HOT funds for Old Bayview Cemetery for FY16-17,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.
Discussion on the Motion of Direction included:collection of HOT funds;
clarification on restoration of historical buildings;the HOT fund budget;an
examination of the HOT fund expenditures;challenges with funding from the
current fiscal year;and the need for a contract to transfer funds to next fiscal
year.
City Manager Rose stated that she will investigate this issue further and will
bring back for discussion.
Council Member Vaughn withdrew her motion;Council Member Rubio
withdrew her second.
T. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 -40)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 8:18 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
9:50 p.m.
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 legal issues related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of
the Texas Utility Code, TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other
laws and regulations, potential agreements for the economic
development agreement(s)with business prospects that are considering
the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities that
will be consumers of water and/or wastewater services, potential creation
of entities that could provide or assist in the provision of the
aforementioned services, including, but not limited to local government
corporation(s), and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may
conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
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economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s),
including, but not limited to, potential contracts for the provision of water
to said business prospect(s).
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 the provision of
incentives pursuant to any previously executed or proposed economic
development/business incentive agreement(s) between the City and/or
related entities and Upper Padre Partners, LP, Gulf Shores Ventures,
and/or North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd. and possible development
agreements or other funding mechanisms related to the construction of
Park Road 22 bridge and related infrastructure, including, but not limited
to, bridges, culverts, canals, sewers, lift stations, pump stations,
revetments, pilings, and ditches, and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have
locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the
City may conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate
possible economic development issues concerning said business
prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
40. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Auditor.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 40 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to dismiss City Internal Auditor Arlena Sones.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-150
U. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.City Manager
Margie C.Rose referred to the scheduled City Council meetings:Friday,
September 22,2017 at 11:30 a.m.,First Public Hearing om the Property Tax
Rate;Monday,September 25,2017 at 11:30 a.m.,Second Public Hearing oo the
Property Tax Rate;Thursday,September 28,2017 at 4:00 p.m.,Adoption of the
Property Tax Rate;and Tuesday,September 26,2017 at 11:30 a.m.,Regular
City Council Meeting and Adoption of the Operating Budget.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 p.m.
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