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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 January 23, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on January 30, 2018.
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Tuesday,January 23,2018 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Dan Grimsbo,
Executive Director of Water Utilities.
Executive Director of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo 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,Counal Member Greg Smith,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Commendation for Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers- In Recognition of
receipt of the Texas Crime Stoppers 2016 Productivity Award.
Mayor McComb presented the commendation.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. ELEVATED STORAGE TANK UPDATES
City Manager Rose reported that the two new elevated storage tanks,located
at Holly Road and Rand Morgan Road,which will be operational in the Spring
of 2018.The purpose of this item is to provide an update on what utility
customers can expect when the water towers are operational.Executive
Director of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo stated that the elevated storage tanks
will achieve an average pressure between 55 to 60 pounds per square inch to
prevent water aging in the water lines and water towers;provide water during
emergencies and power outages;and better serve multi-storied buildings now
and in the future.The higher pressure could intensify any current leaks or find
weak spots in piping.Residents are encouraged to check for potential leaks
and adjust the time on their irrigation systems.Mr.Gdmsbo presented a map of
the location of the four elevated storage tanks that will be taken out of service
and the location of the two new elevated storage tanks.The communication
plan will be rolled out today to include a flier in upcoming utility bills.
In response to a council member,Mr.Grimsbo stated that the new elevated
water storage tanks will effect the entire City and all residents should check
their water systems for leaks.
b. OTHER
1)The Engineering Services Department is inviting the public to attend the
grand opening of Bond 2012 Williams Drive Phase 3 Street Improvements from
Staples Street to Airline Road on Friday,January 26,2018 in the parking lot of
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church located at 5830 Williams Drive.2)Solid
Waste Services has concluded debris collection as a result of Hurricane
Harvey.During that time,more than 616,000 cubic yards of debris was
collected.The regular brush and bulky collection schedule is underway.Any
set out not coordinated with the brush and bulky collection schedule will be
subject to enforcement action.Collection schedules can be found at
www.cctexas.com.3)The Utilities Department is hosting the annual Xeriscape
Symposium on Saturday,February 3,2018 from 8:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.at the
Del Mar Center for Economic Development located at 3209 South Staples.For
more information call 361-826-3583.
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G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 16, 2018
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE(
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-101
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 3,5 and 7 be pulled for individual consideration.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel was
abstaining on Item 5.There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel,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
4. Construction Contract for Yorktown Boulevard from Lake Travis
Drive to Everhart Road (Bond 2014, Proposition 1)(Council
Priority -Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Berry Contracting LP dba Bay, Ltd, of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$2,028,791.86 for Yorktown Boulevard
from Lake Travis Drive to Everhart Road for the Base Bid. (Bond 2014
Proposition 1)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-011
6. Contract Amendment No. 2 for Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Lift Station and Plant Improvements(Capital Improvement Plan)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 2 to a professional services contract with Urban
Engineering, of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$618,902, for a
total restated fee of$912,522, for Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
(),WTP) Lift Station and Plant Improvements for design, bid, and
construction phase services. (Capital Improvement Program-CIP)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-013
8. Supply Agreement for Brass Fittings for the Water Department
(Council Priority-Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a supply
agreement with Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for
Brass Fillings for the Water Department in accordance with Request for
Bid (RFB) No. 1362, based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for
a total amount not to exceed$144,149.15,with $32,033.00 budgeted in
FY2017-18. The term of this agreement is for 36 months.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-015
9. Service Agreement for Debris Removal for one year not-to-exceed
amount of$279,510,with two additional one-year options for a
potential multi-year amount up to$838,530
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with CrowderGulf, LLC of Theodore, Alabama for Debris
Removal for the City of Corpus Christi in accordance with Request for
Bid (RFB) No. 1372, based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for
a total amount not-to-exceed$279,510, budgeted in FY2017-18; the term
of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for up to two
additional one-year periods, by mutual agreement,with a total potential
multi-year amount of up to $838,530.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-016
10. Resolution creating the Corpus Christi B Corporation and
adopting a Certificate of Formation (Council Priority-Economic
Development)
Resolution finding that it is advisable that the Corpus Christi B
Corporation be created as a Type B Corporation under the Development
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Corporation Act of 1979 and governed by chapters 501 and 505 of the
Texas Local Government Code, approving Certificate Of Formation for
the corporation, and specifying the public purposes which the corporation
may further on behalf of the City of Corpus Christi.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031343
3. Professional Services Contract for Parks Master Plan Update
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute a
professional services contract with Freese and Nichols of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$72,555 for the Parks Master Plan Update.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3,execution of a professional services contract
for the Parks Master Plan Update.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington,City Manager Margie C.Rose and council members discussed the
following:whether the master plan will include North Beach;the ability of staff
to perform these services In-house;prioritizing expenditure of funds;
identifying a new list of parks to be sold;and the costs associated with
stakeholders'meetings in the project budget There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the table this item to
allow staff the time to review the plan to streamline the process,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Motion was tabled 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
5. Construction Contract for Staples Street from Kostoryz Road to
Brawner Parkway(Bond 2012, Proposition 1) (Council Priority-
Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc., of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$10,715,524.30 for Staples Street from
Kostoryz Road to Brawner Parkway for Base Bid 1 (PCC). (Bond 2012
Proposition 1)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5,a construction contract for Staples Street
from Kostoryz Road to Browner Parkway for Base Bid 1.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel abstained from this item.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds and council members discussed the following:appreciation to the
Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)board for evaluating the impact of the
buses regarding the equipment and bus routes;the RTA buses causing
tremendous amount of damage to city streets;the bids received for both
concrete and asphalt;a request from a council member to question the RTA on
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the use of smaller buses;and the remaining projects to complete Staples
Street.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Bennie Vickers,J.Carroll
Weaver,requested that J.Carroll Weaver be considered to perform the work
on this project Mr.Vickers stated that J.Carroll Weaver was the lowest bidder
for Base Bid 2.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No: M2018-012
7. Construction Contract for LaVoila Creek Drainage Channel
Excavation, Phase 1 (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute a
construction contract with Haas Anderson Construction of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$1,256,389 for the La Voila Creek Drainage
Channel Excavation, Phase 1 project(Capital Improvement Program).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,a construction contract for La Voila Creek
Drainage Channel Excavation,Phase 1 project.Executive Director of Utilities
Dan Grimsbo and council members discussed the following topics:excavation
of the previous section of La Voila Creek and whether that portion was
maintained;a detetion/retention pond at the Corpus Christi International
Airport to reduce the water coming downstream;future projects to address La
Voila Creek;and the possibility of using the dirt from La Voila Creek at the
landfill. There were no comments from the public.
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: 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:M2018-014
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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.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding his observations related to
street repair work to fill pot holes located in the 5600 block of Everhart Road.
Greg Flores,8241 Liberty Park,San Antonio,Texas,representing Antares
Development Corporation,spoke in support of Agenda Item 28,preserving the
birth and death records of the City of Corpus Christi.Joel Dixon,11318 Brenda!
Lane,spoke regarding an upcoming agenda item related to the closure of
Butler Road and recommended an analysis of traffic patterns and speed
control devices for the area.Alvin Villarreal,1133 York,spoke regarding the
possibility of establishing a Teen Challenge Christian Ministry in Corpus Christi.
Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding Agenda Items 27,an update
related to the Corpus Christi Fire Department Staffing and Item 29,an update
related to the Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)Charge:concern from roofing
companies regarding the MSW fee and staffing at Fire Station 18.Christy
Sitzler,901 Airline,spoke regarding Agenda Item 11,rezoning of property
located at 901 Airline Road,and requested on behalf of the applicant to
reschedule the item.Lydia Rios,7469 Convair Drive,spoke regarding the
growth of Airbnb businesses in cities and Airbnb's background check on
customers.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze,spoke on behalf of the
North Beach Community Association and presented a prioritized list of
improvements to North Beach and the Association's agenda meeting and
minutes.Alissa Mejia,4302 Ocean Drive,provided a list of problems associated
with Collier Pool and requested that the City Council provide the Parks and
Recreation Department with adequate funding,both for its budget and staff
positions,to maintain Collier Pool.Twila Stevens,13926 Windjammer,spoke in
opposition to a proposed dog park at Aquarius Park and action by the Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee to remove Aquarius Park as a dog park
site as long as it is not allowed by the Parks Master Plan.
Mayor McComb requested to untable Item 3 to allow discussion regarding the
Parks Master Plan.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 31
3. Professional Services Contract for Parks Master Plan Update
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
professional services contract with Freese and Nichols of Corpus Christi,
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Texas in the amount of$72,555 for the Parks Master Plan Update.
Mayor McComb referred to hem 3,a professional services contract for the
Parks Master Plan update.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to unable Item 3,seconded by
Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
In response to Mayor McComb,Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington
stated that Parks Master Plan will address the the criteria for dog parks for all
the classes of parks in the system.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to table Item 3,seconded by
Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
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 returned to comments from the public.Mike Robertson,
Berryman Roofing,spoke regarding Agenda Item 29,an update on the
Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)Charge,and discussed the cost of pulling
permits,charges at the landfill,and requested that the City Council bring this
item for a vote.James Skrobarcyzk,714 Oriole,spoke regarding Agenda Item
27,a briefing on Fire Department Staffing,and commented on the cost
associated with the Fire Department.Robert Brisco,601 Miramar,spoke
regarding issues related to Collier Pool including the condition of the pool and
staffing.John Kelly,3621 Austin,spoke regarding Agenda Item 7,a
construction contract for La Voila Creek Drainage Channel Excavation,Phase 1
including:a history of La Voila Creek;the use of segmented retention ponds;
and clearing out the ditch.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 111
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 901 Airline Road (Tabled 1123118)
Case No. 0717-01 Alrich Enterprises Inc., DBA Richard Sanchez Motors
and Ben L. Herndon. Jr.: A change of zoning from the"ON" Neighborhood
Office District and the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the
"CG-2" General Commercial District. The property is described as being
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Koolside, Block 6, Lots 24 and 25 less portion to right-of-way and Lot 26,
located at the intersection of Airline Road and Gollihar Road, north of
McArdle Road and south of South Alameda Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 15, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "ON" Neighborhood Office
District and the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"
General Commercial District, in lieu thereof approval of the"CN-1/SP"
Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit(SP) with
conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Alrich Enterprises Inc., D/B/A Richard Sanchez Motors and
Ben L. Herndon, Jr. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to the property described as Koolside, Block 6, Lots 24 and 25
less portion to right-of-way and Lot 26, from the"ON" Neighborhood
Office District and the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the
"CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11,rezoning of property located at 901 Airline
Road.Interim Director of Development Services Bill Green stated that the
applicant's representative has requested that this item be postponed until the
January 30,2018 Council meeting.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table the public hearing and first
reading ordinance to the January 30,2018 City Council meeting beginning at
11:30 a.m.,seconded by Council Member Smith.This motion to table 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 12-151
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances to
Allow a Third-Party Inspection Reporting System (Council Priority
-Water) (1st Reading 119118)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Sections
14-281 & 14-291 authorizing third-party inspection reporting system for
backflow preventers; authorizing the execution of a one year agreement
with Brycer, LLC, of Warrenville, IL for a third-party inspection reporting
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system, with the option to renew annually with City Council approval; and
providing for penalties and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,amending the City's Code of Ordinance to
allow a third-party inspection reporting system.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 Hunter.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:031344
14. Resolution authorizing payment of Final Claim Settlement for Oso
Golf Course Cart Barn
Resolution authorizing payment to Foresight Corpus Christi Golf LLC for
final claim settlement of$4,372.00 in replacement expenses for the Oso
Golf Course cart barn damaged by fire on September 30, 2016.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14,Oso Golf Course Final Claim Settlement.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Resolution 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: 031346
15. Ordinance-Amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget
to add Cef4 Valenzuela Landfill 3C Expansion and appropriating
funds for the same
Ordinance amending the FY 2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 031249 to add Project#E17118 Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill Sector 3C Disposal Cell Expansion; increasing
expenditures in the amount of$823,251; and authorizing the City
Manager,or designee, to execute a Professional Services contract with
Hanson Professional Services of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
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$823,251 for the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Sector 3C Disposal Cell
Expansion for design, bid and construction phase services; and declaring
an emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15,execution of the professional service
contract for the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Sector 3C Disposal Cell Expansion.
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 Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on
emergency 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:031347
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Creating Restrictions for Barge Dock
Parking (1st Reading 12/12117)
Ordinance adding Chapter 53, Section 178"Barge Dock Parking"to the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to prohibit parking at barge dock
from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and providing an effective date, for
severance, for penalty and for publication.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 13.Assistant
City Manager Keith Selman stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the
City's Code of Ordinances by creating restrictions for barge dock parking.
Assistant City Manager Selman stated that after the first reading,options were
evaluated to determine hours,and staff is recommending the ordinance be
amended prior to second reading to change the times from 6:00 p.m.to 6:00
a.m.to 10:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:lighting in the area;
exploring options regarding how other communities use architectural design to
restrict traffic;concerns regarding restricting parking access to fisherman using
the barge dock;complaints from surrounding business related to noise and
damage in the area;use of speed control devices In the area;SMG overseeing
the opening and closing of the gate on the barge dock;the gate being a
short-term solution to restrict parking;the need to find a sustainable long-term
solution;data on the number of people using the barge dock;and how SMG
will address parking for individuals attending special events in the area.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Jim Hopper,4810
Kerrville Drive,spoke regarding the use of the barge dock parking by
individuals participating at special events held in the area and asked the City
Council reconsider the closing hour.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend the ordinance prior to
second reading by changing the parking times to 10:00 p.m.to 5:00 a.m.,
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seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously,
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing staff to bring back
options to address concerns regarding the use of the barge dock in six months
or sooner,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed;Council Member
Garza voting"No".
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed
on second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031345
0. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. Nueces County Appraisal District(NCAD)Presentation
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.Ronnie
Canales,Chief Appraiser of the Nueces County Appraisal District(NCAD),stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the anticipated
assessed values for the Year 2018.Mr.Canales stated that he previously
presented a history of valuations in Corpus Christi over the last five years.Mr.
Canales reported that the current valuations are consistent and the City should
not see a decline of more than 4%,however,those numbers could be less.The
numbers could be the result of Hurricane Harvey.Portions of the cities in
outlying areas could have an affect on the City of Corpus Christi.The NCAD has
assessed most multi-residential property and a few areas may create a small
amount of new improvements.Several new subdivisions are being developed
throughout Nueces County,but will not produce a big increase in values for
2018.The NCAD is also dealing with lawsuits by residental,smaller
commercial,and industrial property owners,including Flint Hills,that could
affect valuations.Mr.Canales provided a brief overview of the Flint Hills
lawsuit for years 2016,2017 and possibly 2018.Mr.Canales expressed concern
that if Flint Hills does not pay their fair share of taxes,homeowners will be
required to carry the burden.Mr.Canales stressed that owners of high-end
properties should be referred directly to the NCAD and not discuss taxes with
other entities.Tom Wheat,Legal Counsel for the NCAD,Director of
Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan,and Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez were present to respond to questions.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:a
decline of 1%to 4%from the current year on assessed values;the forecasted
valuations not taking Into account the impact of Hurricane Harvey;preliminary
numbers provided by the NCAD in April2018;Flint Hills's plant valuations for
last year,the size of the plant,and the number of barrels it processes per day;
how the lawsuit with Flint Hills will impact the City of Corpus Christi;the City of
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Corpus Christi not receiving taxes from companies in industrial districts;
monies paid to the city by Valero under their current Industrial District
Agreement;the difference between refunding from the Corpus Christi
Independent School District and other entities;budgeting the current budget
with flat assessed values;companies in abatement phases;a request from a
council member to receive the NCAD's budget letter provided annually to the
City;going forward,having discussions with the NCAD when developing
abatement agreements;and review of industrial district agreements.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 31 AND 331
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 31 and 33.The Council went into executive session at 2:27 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 3:52 p.m.
31. 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 City's
professional service management agreement for the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History and potential claims related to repairs to
said museum.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31 and the following motion was considered:
Motion authorizing execution of an agreement to extend the Professional
Service Management Agreement for the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History with CCMJV,LLC on a month-to-month basis,ending April 30,2018,to
allow for negotiation of a future agreement.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Molina.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
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33. 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 municipal
solid waste system service charge, Section 21-47 et seq. of the Corpus
Christi Code of Ordinances, state, federal, and local regulation of solid
waste disposal and transportation, and federal and state constitutional
provisions related to flow control, land development, and municipal
charges and fees.
Council Member Molina abstained from this item.This ESession Item was
discussed in executive session.
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L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during the executive sessions regarding Items 31
and 33.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16-201
16. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a donation
for the Corpus Christi Smoke Alarm Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a
donation from Walmart in the amount of$1,000 to be used to support the
Corpus Christi Smoke Alarm Program; and appropriating $1,000 from
Walmart into the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a donation in the amount of
$1,000 from Wal-Mart to be used to support the Corpus Christi Smoke Alarm
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 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
17. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the 2017
Helping Heroes Grant Program funds
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to accept a grant
from Koch Companies Public Sector, LLC 2017 Helping Heroes Grant
Program in the amount of$10,000.00 to be used to purchase a
Hazardous Chemical Detector; and appropriating $10,000.00 from Koch
Companies Public Sector; LLC into the Fire Grant Fund No. 1062.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from Koch Companies
Public Sector,LLC 2017 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of
$10,000 to be used to purchase a hazardous chemical detector.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina 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:
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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
18. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code of Ordinances,
Revising the City's Drought Contingency Plan(Council Priority-
Water)
Ordinance revising Drought Contingency Plan; Amending City Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 55, Article XII Water Resource Management,
regarding water resource management including drought restrictions,
providing an effective date of February 1, 2018; and providing for
penalties.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos
stated that the purpose of this item to provide recommend changes to the City's
Drought Contingency Plan.Mr.Ramos presented the following information:the
purpose of the Drought Contingency Plan;the Drought Contingency Plan
recommended changes;the new drought stages;the recommended new
trigger points;the impact of the changes on customers;and next steps.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the public's
perception of the City's water supply;the combined capacity of Lake Corpus
Christi and Choke Canyon;educating the public on water preservation and
understanding the water supply;whether the agreed order requires the City to
use the word"drought"as pan of the plan;and researching the ability to
change the language related to conservation stages.
Council Member Vaughn 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
19. First Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for Mary Rhodes
Pipeline Protection Upgrade(Capital Improvement Program)
(Council Priority-Water)
Ordinance rejecting the apparent low bid of Down South Field Services,
Inc. as non-responsive and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
contract with Integrated Corrosion Companies, Inc. of Houston, Texas as
the lowest responsive/responsible bidder in the amount of$525,732.63
for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Cathodic Protection Upgrades.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to reject the apparent low bid
from Down South Field Services,Inc.as non-responsive and authorize the
execution of a contract with Integrated Corrosion Companies,Inc.as the
lowest,responsive/responsible bidder in the amount of$525,732.83 for the Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Cathodic Protection Upgrades.The bid from Down South
Field Services,Inc.was deemed non-responsive due to failure to properly
submit the required bid bond.Staff and the design engineer analyzed the
remaining bid from Integrated Corrosion companies,Inc.and discovered a
mathematical error with the mobilization unit price.The correction was
acknowledged by Integrated Corrosion Companies,Inc.and corrected.A
council member thanked staff for moving forward with this project.There were
no comments from the public.
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
20. First Reading Ordinance -Lease Agreement for the 2018 Fiesta De
La Flor Event(Council Priority-Economic Development)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a lease
agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
(CCCVB)for 2018 Fiesta de la Flor event and related activities to be
held on April 13, 2018 and April 14, 2018, and allow use of streets
bounded by Power Street, N. Water Street, Resaca Street and Shoreline
Blvd. and including the Bayfront Park located along Shoreline Blvd.
between Resaca Street and Power Street.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a lease agreement
with the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)for the 2018
Fiesta de la Flor event to be held April 13,2018 and April 14,2018.There were
no comments from the public.Paulette Kluge,CVB,responded to questions
regarding the festival's presenting sponsor,Citgo Refining,and the music
line-up for the event.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.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
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Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 151
15. Ordinance-Amending the Capital Improvement Program Budget
to add Cefe Valenzuela Landfill 3C Expansion and appropriating
funds for the same
Ordinance amending the FY 2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 031249 to add Project#E17118 Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill Sector 3C Disposal Cell Expansion; increasing
expenditures in the amount of$823,251; and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee,to execute a Professional Services contract with
Hanson Professional Services of Corpus Christi,Texas in the amount of
$823,251 for the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Sector 3C Disposal Cell
Expansion for design, bid and construction phase services; and declaring
an emergency.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and returned to Item 15,a
professional services contract for the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Section 3C
Disposal Cell Expansion.A council member commented that the proposed cell
expansion has a five-year life for a cost of$7.5 million to be paid over 20 years.
Director of Solid Waste Operations Lawrence Mikolajczyk explained that
projects at the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill have historically been financed on
20-year note.Mr.Mikolajczyk reported that the lifetime of the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill is 100 yearn.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -22)
21. First Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for the Dr. Hector
P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trail (Bond 2012)
Ordinance appropriating $264,000 of anticipated revenue from the Texas
Department of Transportation in Fund No. 3280 for the Dr. Hector P.
Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trail; changing the FY 2018 Capital
Improvement Program Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 031249 to
increase revenues and expenditures by$264,000; and authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Mako
Contracting, LLC., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$305,106.60
for the Dr. Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trail project for the base
bid. (Bond 2012)
Mayor McComb referred to item 21.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$264,000 of
anticipated revenue from the Texas Department of Transportation for the Dr.
Hector P.Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trail.Mr.Ellington presented the projects
location,scope of work and construction schedule.There were no comments
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from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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
22. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to reflect the
increase of employee's contribution toward dependent premiums
Ordinance amending Chapter 39 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to revise Article III. - EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM; providing for severance, publication,
penalty, and an effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Human Resources Steven Viera
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 39,to reflect the increase in employees'contributions toward
dependent premiums from 50%to 75%,thus reducing the City's portion to 26%.
There were no comments from the public.Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce
announced that Council Member Hunter abstained on this item.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the reduction of
benefits for general employees and options to elevate or lower the amounts;
the request for proposal(RFP)process for a new network provider
administrator;the new Wellness Coordinator;utilization of the clinic by
dependents;an increase in clinic visits and the new Teledoc program;
continuing to communicate to employees about health care programs;the
City's contribution of 50%in prior years;and that the purpose of this
amendment to the code is to reflect the changes that occurred October 1,2017.
Council Member Garza 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- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 23 -251
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 24 and 25.A council
member requested information on Item 23.Mayor McComb announced that he
was recusing himself from the discussion on Item 24.
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23. Purchase of Five Utility Terrain Vehicles for Beach Operations
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to purchase five
Kubota RTV-X900G-A utility terrain vehicles for beach operations from
Ewald Kubota, of Corpus Christi,Texas, based on Request for Bids No.
272 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for an amount of
$80,585.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Resolution Directing Use of$3.4 Million Dedicated to Residential
Streets (Council Priority-Streets)
Resolution directing the City Manager to spend $3,400,000 for
residential street reconstruction in accordance with Option No. 3
discussed at the December 19, 2017 City Council Meeting.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Construction Contract for Police Vehicle Impound Yard and
Garage Phase 2(Bond 2012, Proposition 7)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Barcom Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$779,279.78 for the Police Vehicle Impound Yard
and Garage Phase 2 (Rebid) project for the base bid and additive
alternate one. (Bond 2012, Proposition 7)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 27-301
28. Preserving the Birth and Death Records of the City of Corpus
Christi
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.Director of
Public Health Annette Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to
present information on preserving the birth and death records of the City of
Corpus Christi.Ms.Rodriguez presented the following:the presentation format;
an introduction on preservation efforts;vital statistics background;a proposed
strategy;the estimated pricing and costs;and additional considerations.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how long the state
will allow local Jurisdictions to charge an additional$1 per certificate issued to
be used in preservation efforts for records;the process currently used by the
Health Department to provide records;concerns associated with the cost of
preservation;the cost associated with archiving records in the City Secretary's
Office;current maintenance of older records;the reasons it is important to
utilize a database in different ways;the state setting rates that local
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jurisdictions can charge;and pricing determined by a formal Request for
Proposal(RFP)to be awarded by City Council.
27. Corpus Christi Fire Department Staffing Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide a follow-up on the direction by City
Council from the December 12,2017 to come back with staffing options.City
Manager Rose presented the following options:5 per year for 3 years(5)5)5);9
in year 1,3 in year 2,and 31n year 3(9(313);and an alternate option:6 in year
1,5 in year 2,4 In year 3(81514).City Manager Rose provided the following
information:the existing obligations of the collective bargaining agreement;
the additional staffing plans and potential budgetary Impacts;a side-by-side
comparison of each option;the proposed revenues;potential reductions from
the General Fund;a five year revenue history for the Fire Department;and the
Fire Department's budget versus actual history.The presentation team
included:Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan;Assistant City
Manager Sylvia Cadllo-Trevino;Fire Chief Robert Rocha;and Assistant Fire
Chief Kenneth Erben.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the City Manager's recommendation;the budgetary Impact to the General
Fund;the costs associated with the Fire and Police collective bargaining
agreements;concern regarding ad valorem taxes; improvements to the Fire
Departments response times;how to find a solution to address Fire
Department staffing as the City continues to grow;the reason revenues were
not Included in the option charts;operation costs for Fire Station 18 not being
included in the bond package;whether the Texas Ambulance Supplemental
Payment Program(TASPP)is subject to annual appropriation;when TASPP
funding will be available;outsourcing of Emergency Medical Services(EMS)or
fire components;solutions to reduce fire trucks being dispatched to all
emergency service calls;consideration to have ambulance services only at
certain fire stations;the Fire Department's catastrophic losses in their health
plan;the Fire Departments continuing efforts to identify revenue sources;staff
presenting an option that is doable to address staffing;City services that would
need to be reduced to accommodate additional staffing;the City not having
had a staffing plan for Fire Station 18;the impact of utilizing existing staff from
Fire Station 1 to staff Fire Station 18;how the Fire Department currently
addresses large incident responses;the expected revenue generated in 2017;
user fee recommendations;whether there is a national standard on the
number of firefighters;legal ramifications for having a lower level of
firefighters than the national standard;safety standards;the use of zero-based
budgeting;what the organization can sustain;the condition of the streets
impacting response times;the number of calls at each fire station;concern
regarding bond ratings;and TASPP funding staying in the Fire Department's
budget
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 7:05 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 7:20 p.m.
29. Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)Charge Update
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Municipal Solid Waste(MSW)System Service Charge.Mr.
Mikolajczyk presented the following information:background on the MSW
charge;how other cities charge fees;the change regarding when the fee is
collected,that occurred October 9,2017,when Development Services
Department began collecting the fee at the time a permit is issued;a permit
comparison of 2016 versus 2017;and residential and commercial roofing
permits for 2016 versus 2017.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the collection
change on October 9,2017;the fee being established in 2001;the decision to
implement the change in October 2017 began in May 2017 prior to Hurricane
Harvey;the timing of changing the collection process;the efficiency and
reliability of collecting the fee when the permit is issued;a reimbursement
mechanism for local roofers that were impacted by the change in collection for
existing contracts;roofers that were dumping at Gulley-Hurst were not charged
MSW fees;and clarification on the fee structure.
30. Bayfront Master Plan
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Assistant City Manager Keith Selman stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide a comprehensive history of the
Bayfront Master Plan.Mr.Selman presented the following Information:a
snapshot of City Council discussions regarding Bayfront Development Plan
Phase 3;Bond 2008 ballot language;supplemental information provided to the
public regarding Bond 2008 Bayfront Development Plan Phase 3;the design of
the Bayfront Master Plan approved in 2004;media reports following the
approval of the Bayfront Master Plan in 2004 showing the realignment of
Shoreline Boulevard;a comparison of the Bayfront Master Plan in 2004 and the
design presented to City Council in 2010 when the design contract was
awarded to HDR;Shoreline Realignment options presented to City Council in
2014;an exhibit used in March 2015 updating the City Council on Phase 3;the
proposed conceptual plan presented in March 2016;stakeholder outreach once
the contract was awarded for the design build of the park held May 3,2018;
bollard installation;traffic count data;and the resolution stakeholder's reached
during a meeting on January 22,2018.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the installation of
the bollards on the north side of Cooper's Alley;the issue of illumination;the
stakeholders'resolution;designating the area as public space; removal of
traffic signals and replacing stop lights;a list of the stakeholders group;what
prompted the study;confirmation by Assistant City Manager Selman that Mayor
McComb did not direct staff to do a traffic study;who authorized the placement
of the gates without City Council approval;comments made at a previous
council meeting that Shoreline Boulevard had been closed for two years;the
number of pedestrian accidents that have occurred in the area;and staff
accountability.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 AND 341
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 32 and 34.The Council
went into executive session at 8:26 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 9:14 p.m.Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce stated for the record
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that Council Member Molina abstained from Executive Session Item 33
discussed earlier in the meeting.
32. Executive Session pursuant to Section 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 natural gas
utility system.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
34. 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, and potential
creation of entities that could provide or assist in the provision of the
aforementioned services, 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 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).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement
between the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,Texas and the
City of Corpus Christi,Texas regarding Professional Services for Evaluation of
Desalination Plant in a total amount not to exceed$100,000.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Gualardo,
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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S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion requesting to place an item on the
January 30,2018 City Council agenda to address the City Manager's contract,
seconded by Council Member Vaughn.There was consent of the council
members to place this item on the agenda.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
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