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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 30, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on February 13, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of February 2018.
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City Council
Tuesday,January 30,2018 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 Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Mayor McComb 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,Senior Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice,and
City Secretary Rebecca L.Hoerfa.
'City Attorney Miles K.Risky arrived at 12:02 p.m.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Gualardo,Coundl 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 February 2, 2018, "National Wear Red Day".
Commendation for Dr. Maria Luisa Garza- Honoring Her Career in
Education.
Commendation for the 83rd Annual Nueces County Junior Livestock
Show Queen's Contest.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation and commendations.
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.Mandy Cox,1601 Sea Oak Dr.;Alyce Oblad,7721 Van Zandt Dr.;Tim
Oblad,7721 Van Zandt Dr.;Tom Cecil,339 Baycliff Dr.;Jessica Barber,4380
Aaron;Alissa Meija,4302 Ocean;and Marilyn Broder,13905 Flintlock Dr.;spoke
regarding Agenda Item 31,Parks 8 Recreation Department Overview,and
expressed the following concerns:consideration for splash pads,shade
structures,and fences at City parks;maintenance and safety of playground
equipment and funding.Mima Salinas,4609 Bluebells,spoke regarding issues
at Cunningham Middle School.Wendy Heenan,5325 Yorktown and on behalf
of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders Association,spoke regarding Agenda Item
35,an update on the proposed annexation policy,and stated that the
homebuilders and neighborhood developers are against the policy and
recommended Option 3,directing staff to cease work on this item.Kendra
Kinnison,425 Poenisch;Jim Kunau,802 S.Carancahua;Darcy Schroeder,409
Dolphin;Melody Brice,Embassy Suites;and Brad Lomax,309 N.Water St;
spoke regarding Agenda Item 30,a presentation from the Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)related to ReDiscover Coastal Bend,and
expressed support for the CVB's request to advance hotel occupancy tax(HOT)
funding to market Corpus Christi as a tourist destination that Is open for
business after Hurricane Harvey.Robert Brisco,601 Miramar;Jim Rosenkild,
730 Brock;Sherry Rizzo,513 Coral PI.;Theresa Casey,4217 Cott;Carrot Russel,
3552 Aransas St.;and Angela Luce,5318 Sugar Creek Drive;spoke regarding
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Collier Pool including:chemical problems;bathroom ventilation;maintenance
of facility;inadequate staffing at the facility;the continuous closure of the pool;
and additional funding for aquatics.Judy Telge,3554 Santa Fe and
representing Bay Area Smart Growth,spoke regarding Agenda Item 35,an
update on the proposed annexation policy,and expressed support for moving
forward with the policy.Aislynn Campbell,510 McClendon,spoke regarding
the following:comments made at the Council meeting held on January 23,
2018 during the discussion related to the Bayfront Master Plan;and her support
for the local downtown farmers market and community revitalization.Cheryl
Martinez,3938 Surfside,spoke regarding Agenda Item 32,a briefing regarding
Animal Care Services,including:the job description for the Animal Care
Services Program Manager and various ordinances approved by the Animal
Care Advisory Committee that have not be presented to City Council for
consideration.Janette Parks Rankin,13817 Gunwale,and Andrea Holley,13854
Topsail,spoke regarding a proposed dog park at Aquarius Park and comments
made during previous meetings by a citizen speaking in opposition to the
project.Richard Troop,Corpus Christi Board of Realtors,spoke regarding the
2017 Annual Housing Report.Joe Hilliard,510 McClendon,spoke regarding the
Bayfront Master Plan,the Shoreline Realignment project and urged the City
Council to research how other cities have used parks to improve economic
development,increase tourism,and enhance quality of life.Frank Artiaga,1045
Ponder,and Julie Roger,1324 N.Mesquite,spoke regarding the Shoreline
Realignment project and the stakeholders'resolution for the area.Barbara
Baker,334 Ohio Ave,spoke regarding Agenda Item 33,a briefing regarding
Animal Care Services,including:addressing adequate funding and staffing;
moving forward with suggestions made by the Animal Care Advisory
Committee;a protocol for dealing with dog packs;and the spaylnueter
program.Linda Gibeaut,410 Southern,spoke regarding Agenda Item 33,a
briefing regarding Animal Care Services,and addressed the following:
volunteers at Animal Care Services;public safety related to dangerous dogs;
responsible pet ownership;and future ordinance changes.
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. COLLIER POOL
City Manager Rose stated that the purpose of this report is to provide
information regarding Collier Pool.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the construction of Collier Pool is complete and presented
a video of the completed project Mr.Ellington listed the issues currently being
addressed at Collier Pool:the chlorination and temperature of the pool water;
bath house issues including:peeling paint,ventilation,an un-level concrete
pad,heat and hand dryers not included In the project's scope,phone services
connectivity issues;and hours of operation and staffing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:management of pool
operations;chemical issues related to the pool water;a council member's
suggestion that council members visit the parks and pools in their districts;
whether the old chlorinator was used at the new pool;funding for the project;
the reason heating the pool was not included in the project scope;the number
of pools in the City open year-round;the contractors for the project;
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accountability for the project;whether the project is under warranty;how often
chlorine levels are checked;whether a stakeholders'meeting was held prior to
constmctlon of the project;peeling paint at the bath house;the lack of
amenities at the facility;staffing levels and the challenges of using temporary
employees at the pool;a plan for communicating pool closures to the public;
the length of time needed to completely address the issues at the pool;the cost
associated with heating the pool and adding hand dryers;whether Collier
Pool's budget was reduced in FV2017-2018;a mechanism for rating vendors
doing business with the City;lack of management;the use of Community
Enrichment Funds to fund the heaters;chlorinated pools versus saltwater
pools;the contractor and costs associated with design of the pool;and on-staff
management with aquatics experience.
(Note:Mayor McComb recused himself during the report after becoming aware
of a conflict of interest.)
b. HEALTH PLAN UPDATE
City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that the purpose of this item is to provide
an update on the Health Plan.Director of Human Resources Steven Vlore
summarized the health plans as follows:Citicare is performing better than
expected with expenditures at 9.5%below budget;Fire has a$550,000 loss in
the first quarter,with a negative expenditure variance of 4%;and Police is
within 1%of budget with an$88,000 loss to date.Mr.Viera provided the fund
balances for each health plan and a graph of claims cost net of stop loss
reimbursements for 24-month period.Staff continues to meet and work closely
with both the Fire and Police Associations'leadership regarding their plan
status.Both groups remain open to discussing and further investigating
possible plan design changes that could help reduce their respective claims
utilization.
Council members and staff discussed the following:a council member's
request to have staff provide a copy of presentations prior to receiving an
update;the Fire health plan's loss of$550,000 In the first quarter;the Fire plan
beginning the year underfunded by taking only a 12%increase rather than the
recommended 24%;appreciation to the Corpus Christi Police Officers'
Association for being proactive by implementing the Telemed program;
participation in the Choice Plan and Value Plan for City employees;actuarial
assumptions;evaluating the health plans during budget discussions;how the
Police and Fire plans work;whether regular employees would have to
compensate if there is a shortfall in the Police and Fire balances;and the
impact to the City's budget
c. OTHER
1)According the the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District,there
were 794 flu cases reported last week compared to 384 cases reported the
same week in 2017.The Corpus Christl-Nueces County Public Health District
still has flu shots available and is recommending receiving the flu vaccine if
you have not received it.The flu shots have been offered to residents that are
not Insured or who are under-insured for a cost of$20 and no prescription is
required.The Corpus Christi-Nuecea County Public Health District is located at
1702 Home Road.2)The Utilities Department is offering free dye tablets for
residents who would like to inspect their toilets for leaks.A leaky toilet can
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waste up to 200 gallons of water per day.This opportunity allows homeowners
and businesses to be proactive before the increase in water pressure due to
the new elevated water storage tanks go on line this spring.The tablets are
available at the City Hall information booth located at 1201 Leopard or at the
Utilities Department located at 2726 Holly Road.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Muerte announced that Mayor McComb and Council
Member Hunter recused themselves from the City Managers Comments related
to Collier Pool;and Council Member Hunter recused himself from the City
Managers Comments related to the Health Plan update.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 23, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed(Council Member Hunter-absent).
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 371
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 37.The Council went into executive session at 2:37 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:20 p.m.
37. 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(including TCEQ and
EPA regulations) related to reservation agreement(s)for recycled water,
the provision of utility services in industrial districts, desalination, reuse,
utility rate design, and water and wastewater treatment and distribution
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).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a six-month extension to the
Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of Recycled Water with Valero
Refining-Texas L.P.for 4 million gallons per day.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This motion was passed and approved with the
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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:M2018-022
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during the executive session regarding Item 37.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 131
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 901 Airline Road (Tabled 1/23118)
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
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. Hemdon, 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 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 allow for the operation of a used vehicle sales establishment Mr.
Green stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of
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the change of zoning from the"ON"Neighborhood Office District and the
"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District to the"CG-2"General Commercial
District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-1/SP"Neighborhood
Commercial District with a Special Permit with conditions.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Richard Sanchez,applicant,
thanked the City Council for considering the zoning change and stated that he
was in agreement with the recommendation.Mayor McComb closed the public
hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following:official notification sent to
property owners instead of tenants residing at a property:and the fire station
located across the street from the subject property.
Council Member Rubio 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
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-121
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.A council member requested
that Item 3 be pulled for individual consideration.Mayor McComb announced
that he would be abstaining from Item 5.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
stated that staff is requesting to pull Item 12 for an amendment prior to second
reading.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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. 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.
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This motion was approved on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-020
6. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031348
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a
donation for the Corpus Christi Smoke Alarm Program(1st
Reading 1123/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031349
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
2017 Helping Heroes Grant Program funds(1st Reading 1123/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031350
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for Mary
Rhodes Pipeline Protection Upgrade(Capital Improvement
Program)(Council Priority-Water) (1st Reading 1123118)
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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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031351
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for the 2018 Fiesta
De La Flor Event(Council Priority-Economic Development) (1st
Reading 1123118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031352
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for the Dr.
Hector P. Garcia Park Hike and Bike Trail (Bond 2012)(1st Reading
1123118)
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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031353
3. Homebuyer Assistance Program Amendment No. 1 between the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
the City of Corpus Christi
Motion to approve an amendment to the agreement between the Corpus
Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and the City of
Corpus Christi for the Type A Affordable Housing Program- Homebuyer
Assistance Program and increasing expenditures in the Business and
Job Development Fund No. 1140 by $100,000.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 3,approval of an amendment to the
agreement with the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
(Type A Board)for the Type A Affordable Housing Program-Homebuyer
Assistance Program.Director of Housing and Community Development Rudy
Bentancourt and council members discussed the following:funding left over
from the previous agreement;the number of Individuals assisted by the
funding;options to use the funds differently to assist more homebuyers;the
median price per home;a request by a council member to provide a copy of
the Type A bylaws to City Council;whether Type A is required to reimburse
City staff for expenses;the process of how Type A projects are presented to the
Type A Board and then City Council;the guidelines stating that the program
provides up to 510,000 per applicant;the use of HOME funds and Type A funds
simultaneously;the price range of homes and maximum purchase price;
comments made during public comment stating that home prices continue to
rise;concern that homeowners may not be able to pay taxes and insurance on
property;and the requirement that homeowners own the property for five
years.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This motion was passed 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
Enactment No:M2018-019
5. 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)
Mayor Pro Guajardo referred to Item 5.Mayor McComb abstained from this
item.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- 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: 1 - Mayor McComb
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Enactment No: M2018-021
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to reflect the
increase of employee's contribution toward dependent premiums
(1st Reading 1123(18)
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 12,amending Chapter 39 of the City's Code of
Ordinances to reflect the increase in employees'contributions toward
dependent premiums from 50%to 75%.Director of Human Resources Steven
Viers stated that staff is requesting that the ordinance be amended prior to
second reading to reflect a retroactive effective date of October 1,2017.
Council Member Hunter abstained from this Item.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Section 5 to reflect a
retroactive effective date of October 1,2017,seconded by Council Member
Vaughn and passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter abstained).
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance on second
reading as amended,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This ordinance was
passed on second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Gain,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
Enactment No:031354
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 14)
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 8101 Slough Road
Case No. 1217-02 Dorsal Development, LLC. A change of zoning from
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District. The
property is described as being a 19.398 acre tract of land, more or less,
a portion of Lot 8, Section 25 and a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Section 34,
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, located north of
Yorktown Boulevard, east of Rodd Field Road, and west of Roscher
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 13, 2017):
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Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Dorsal Development, LLC. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property described as being a
19.398 acre tract of land, more or less, a portion of Lot 8, Section 25 and
a portion of Lots 1 and 2, Section 34, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, from the"FR" Farm Rural District to"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 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 single-family residences.Mr.Green stated that
the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Council members and staff discussed the following:concern with additional
traffic pressure on Slough Road;the proximity of the gun range on Starry Road
to the subject property;concern with access to the subject property and the
condition of Slough Road;whether the developer is required to make
Improvements to Slough Road;whether the applicant owns the adjacent
property;access and transportation issues addressed during the preliminary
platting process;regarding how the property will be used once City Council
approves the zoning change;tying public improvements to a zoning change;
reviewing the Unified Development Code(UDC)regarding multiple points of
access and the design process;the current zoning of the subject property;the
number of homes that will be added;Slough Road being included in the
proposed Bond 2018;confirmation from staff that the subject property would
have to access Yorktown Boulevard and not Slough Road because of a
drainage ditch;the platting process approved by the Planning Commission;
and the ability to include a condition that the developer must include a
disclaimer to individuals purchasing property located close to the gun range.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to table this item to the City
Council meeting of February 13,2018,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
This ordinance was tabled to the City Council meeting of February 13,2018
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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
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City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter
abstained from Item 12.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 151
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code of Ordinances,
Revising the City's Drought Contingency Plan(Council Priority-
Water)(1st Reading 1123118)
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 15,amending the City's Code of Ordinance by
revising the City's Drought Contingency Plan.Water Resources Manager Steve
Ramos stated that staff provided a revised ordinance,based on comments
received at the January 23,2018 Council meeting,refitting the drought
response stages to reservoir system stages.The plan would still have four
stages with the same recommendations triggering each stage.A council
member discussed the revisions to the ordinance.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to amend the ordinance to change the
effective date to February 8,2018 and to correct the date of last adoption of the
Conservation Plan to May 28,2013;to amend the Ordinance and Drought
Contingency Plan as follows:to change the terms"Drought stage","drought
contingency stage",and"stage of a drought"to"Reservoir System stages";to
change the term"level of drought"to"level of reservoir system";to change
the term"drought best management practices"to"Reservoir system best
management practices";to change the term"drought response"to"reservoir
system response";to change the term"water use reductions during drought"
to"water use reductions";and to change the term"drought surcharge"to
"reservoir system surcharge";seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance on second
reading as amended,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This ordinance was
passed on second reading 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:031355
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16-211
16. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for repairs to radio
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tower
Ordinance appropriating$14,439.73 from Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund for repairs to radio tower site transmission
lines; amending FY18 operating budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$14,439.73 from the Radio System Capital
Replacement Reserve Fund to pay for repairs to the radio transmission towers
damaged by Hurricane Harvey.In response to Mayor McComb,Chief Markle
stated that the project is included in the request for FEMA reimbursement
There were no comments from the public.
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
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Closing utility easement located south
of Yorktown Boulevard between Malamute Drive and Bay Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.157 acre of an existing utility
easement out of a portion of Rodd Village, Block 2, Lots 6,7,8,9 and 10,
located south of Yorktown Boulevard between Malamute Drive and Bay
Drive and requiring the owner, Hooten Family Trust and Thomas Nathan
Clark,to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to vacate and abandon
approximately 457 feet of an existing utility easement out of a portion of Rodd
Village,Block 2,located south of Yorktown Boulevard between Malamute
Drive and Bay Drive. The owner,Hooten Family Trust and Thomas Nathan
Clark,recently replatted five plate Into one plat.There were no comments from
the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Green stated that he would research
whether there was a public Improvement district agreement for this property.
Council Member Garza 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
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Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Closing utility easement located at 4002
and 4018 South Padre Island Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.0446 acre of an existing utility
easement out of Geo J. Merriman Subdivision, Lots 1-A and 4-A, located
at 4002 and 4018 South Padre Island Drive and requiring the owner,
Weber Dorado Partners, LLC.,to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to hem 18.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to vacate and abandon
approximately 194 linear feet of an existing 10-foot utility easement on
property located at the northeast corner of Weber Road and South Padre
bland Drive.The applicant,Weber Dorado Partners,LLC.,is building two new
buildings on the property.The existing wastewater main will be relocated by
the applicant There were no comments from the public.A council member
stated that this development is a benefit to the community.
Council Member Guajardo 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-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for AEL Development, LLC,for the
Wastewater Collection Line Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a
wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with AEL Development, LLC. ("Developer"), for
the construction of a sanitary sewer collection line and appropriating
$52,514.90 from the No.4220 Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund
to reimburse the Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a wastewater
collection line extension construction and reimbursement agreement with AEL
Development,LLC.for the construction of a sanitary sewer collection line.
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:
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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
20. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds to purchase two
Roll-off Trucks for Solid Waste Operations
Ordinance appropriating $176,339.34 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Fund 5110 Fleet Maintenance Service Fund; transferring
said funds to and appropriating in Fund 4200 Wastewater Fund;
amending the FY2017-18 operating budget adopted by Ordinance
Number 031255 to increase revenues and expenditures; and approving
the purchase of two Peterbilt roll off trucks from Rush Truck Centers of
Texas, L.P., of New Braunfels,Texas,through the Houston Galveston
Area Council of Governments purchasing cooperative,for an amount not
to exceed $396,960.00.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase two roll-off trucks for Solid
Waste Services.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the reason the
funding was appropriated from the Unreserved Fund Balance;a request from a
council member to provide the City Council with a memo including
year-to-date revenues and expenditures detail from the Fleet Department
including the Unreserved Fund Balance;and the purchase of the vehicles
without debt
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:
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-for the Installation of playground
equipment at Almanza, Breckenridge and Middlecoff Parks
Ordinance appropriating$64,709.27 from the No.1020 General Fund
unreserved fund balance for the purchase and installation of playground
equipment at Almanza, Breckenridge and Middlecoff Parks; amending
the FY2017-18 operating budget adopted by Ordinance Number 031255
to increase expenditures by$64,709.27; and approving the purchase of
the said equipment and installation from The Play Well Group, Inc. and
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Play Works, Inc., of Dallas, Texas, for an amount not to exceed
$251,933.60,via Buyboard.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase and install
playground equipment for three neighborhood parks.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the new equipment
replaced at Parker Park;the mason for funding through the Unreserved Fund
Balance;use of the Community Enrichment Funds;the project not being
completed last fiscal year;whether the playground equipment is similar to the
equipment installed at Sacky Park;shade in neighborhood parks;and
opportunities for donations.
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:
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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 22-291
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 25 and 26.
22. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application to the
State for funding available under the Victims of Crime Act(VOCA)
Fund to continue the Victim Outreach Program
Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for$216,469.70 to
the State of Texas, under the Victims of Crime Act with city match of
$13,637.43 cash and $40,480 in-kind services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application to the
State for funding available under the Violence Against Women Act
(VAWA)for prevention of violence against women
Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for$54,339.42 to
the State of Texas under the Violence Against Women Act with city match
of$14,000 cash and $8,280 in-kind services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application to the
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State for funding eligible under the FY 2017 Body-Worn Camera
Program
Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for$265,116 to
the State of Texas under the FY 2017 Body-Worn Camera Program with
city match of$15,000 cash and$51,279 in-kind services.
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
25. Five-year Subscription Service Agreement for database software
for Risk Management
Resolution finding that the purchase of a claims database system for the
Risk Management Division is a sole source procurement;and authorizing
a five-year service agreement with Recordables, Inc. of Venice, Florida,
for a total amount not to exceed$97,437.25.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Construction contract for Barge Dock Improvements(Rebid)
(Type A Funds)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with Grace Paving and
Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of$553,199.17
for the Barge Dock Improvements (Rebid) project for the total base bid
plus additive alternates 1 and 2 (Type A Funds).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Service Agreement for HVAC Service and Repair for a one-year
not to exceed$66,700,with two additional one-year options and a
total potential multi-year amount of$200,100
Motion authorizing a service agreement with Rapid Air of Corpus Christi,
Texas to provide HVAC services and repairs for Corpus Christi Fire
Department for a total amount not to exceed $66,700 for a term of one
year with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods for a
potential multi-year amount of$200,100.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Supply Agreement for 36 months for gate valves for the Utilities
Department
Motion authorizing a 36-month supply agreement with Gajeske, Inc., of
Houston, Texas, for Gate Valves for the Utilities Department for a total
amount not to exceed $362,589.54.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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29. Service Agreement Amendment No. 1 for Continual Rental of One
Komatsu Dozer for Solid Waste Operations
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute
Amendment No. 1 to Service Agreement No. 52422 with
Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC, of Dallas, Texas,for the rental of one
Komatsu dozer for Solid Waste Operations for an additional six-month
term, as required for public health and safety, for a not to exceed amount
of$49,050 for a revised total agreement amount not to exceed of
$91,525.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 30-351
30. Convention and Visitors Bureau Presentation -ReDiscover
Coastal Bend Proposal
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Assistant City Manager Keith Selman
Introduced President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
(CVB)Paulette Kluge.Ms.Kluge stated that following Hurricane Harvey,CVB
staff had conversations with New Orleans and Gulf Shores to receive advice
following a tragedy in a community.The main advice given was that everyone
saw a huge tragedy occur and it was important to remind the public that
Corpus Christi is open for visitors.Ms.Kluge presented the following
information:a comparison from 2016 and 2017 related to the revenue per
available room as a result of Hurricane Harvey;the hotel occupancy tax(HOT)
collections in FY2017-2018;and the impact Hurricane Harvey has had on
attractions and restaurants.Ms.Kluge stated that the CVB is requesting an
advance payment of HOT funds of$336,980 to be used for marketing.Ms.Kluge
presented the ReDiscover Campaign including advertisements and
commercials.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how the funding will
be used;the importance of using the funding now rather than later in the year;
promoting Corpus Christi in the drive market;the campaign to be used for all
out-of-market advertising;traditional business on the island has decreased
since Hurricane Harvey;whether the video is available online;whether there
are hotel rooms for visitors to stay;and direction to staff to bring back a
one-reading agenda item regarding the early release of HOT funds for the CVB
at the February 13,2018 meeting.
31. Parks& Recreation Department Overview
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the
Parks and Recreation Department.Mr.Ellington presented the following
information:the departments vision;the management team structure;a list of
the commissions and committees related to the Parks and Recreation
Department key partnerships and community supporters;the Adopt-A-Park
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program;program services;economic benefits;Senior Community Services;
beach and natural resources;Park Operations;the number of parks and
facilities;an interactive online parks map and guide;community special
events;park initiatives;park development resources;challenges for the
department;and budget facts.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:out of the 703 trees
planted in FY2017,the number of trees that were donated;donations for
commemorative trees and park benches;other cities receiving revenue from
plaques and recycle bins;the special events that require insurance for use of
park facilities;focusing on neglected neighborhood parks;verification that
maintenance has been performed at parks;staffing shortages from vacant and
eliminated/frozen positions;the number of parks that have been sold;
addressing issues at Alexander Park;exploring options to incorporate shade
structures,fencing,and splash pads in City parks;the list of services provided
by the Parks and Recreation Department;a policy for awarding Community
Enrichment Funds to communities involved with their neighborhood park
through the Adopt-A-Park Program;beach and natural resources;reducing the
number of parks;the number of Adopt-A-Parks;utilization of West Haven,Los
Encinos and Salinas Parks;the cost for splash pads;the number citizens can
call to report individuals driving in parks;the status of the Crestmont Park
project;consideration of a program for senior centers to establish a garden to
grow plants in the parks system;incorporating splash pads in parks that are
fenced with an unmanned pay station;enclosed trash receptacles;comments
made during public comment regarding the City's inability to maintain and
operate current facilities;and the plan to have all of the City's pools
operational.
32. HEB Tennis Center
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
HEB Tennis Center.Mr.Ellington provided the history and status of tennis
operations.Mr.Ellington reported that the contract for operations is currently
under development and staff will bring a recommendation to City Council in
mid-February.A survey was conducted at the stakeholders'meeting with a
consensus recommending a city-wide forum to receive recommendations
regarding tennis operations.
After Mr.Ellington's presentation,a council member discussed issues related to
the HEB Tennis operations including:the report from KRIS 6 news;
administrative fees provided to the contractor that were not included in the
contract;authorization;and whether them am other items in the contract of
which the City Council has not been made aware.
33. Animal Care Services
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.Assistant Police Chief Mike Alanis stated
that the purpose of this item Is to provided an overview of the Animal Care
Services Division.The presentation team included:Police Chief Mike Markle;
Veterinarian Dr.Melissa Draper;Captain Patrick MCMenamy;and Commander
John Houston.Assistant Chief Alanls presented the following information:
Animal Care Services'staffing;the Division's mission;an overview of the duties
performed by Animal Care Services;2017 statistics regarding calls for service
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and live release for cats and dogs;volunteer efforts;investigations;common
violations;the violation process;Trap-Neuter-Release(TNR);and goals for the
future.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the job description and hiring timeline for the Animal Care Services Program
Manager;construction of the kennel area;the number of stray cats;obstacles
preventing the City from moving froward with a Trap-Neuter-Release(TNR)
process;the cost associated with hiring additional personnel to implement TNR
process;whether citizens can trap stray animals and bring them to Animal
Care Services;sweeping neighborhoods of dog packs;how citizens can
become aware that Animal Care Services has their missing animal;
appreciation to the volunteers assisting Animal Care Services;how Animal
Care Services addresses animals left out in inhumane conditions;the process
to removing an animal from a home;the biggest challenges at Animal Care
Services,Including education and spay/nuetering;the process for bring forth
code amendments discussed by the Animal Care Advisory Committee to City
Council for consideration;microchipping in lieu of registration;trends in
trouble spots related to dangerous dog packs;partnerships;creating a program
to target veterinary schools to assist at Animal Care Services;whether
microchipping is painful to animals;the process used for dangerous dogs that
continuously attack;website to find lost pets;the cost to spaylneuter;long-term
goals for Animal Care Services;the duties and role of the Animal Care
Advisory Committee.
34. Water Quality Projects Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34.Executive Director of Water Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on water
quality projects.Mr.Grimsbo presented the following information:the actions
the city has implemented to address the water system,including source,
treatment,and distribution;water quality progress:highlighted projects
including:the Pilot Plant System and Testing;Choke Canyon Spillway Gates
Repair Project;solids management;River Raw Water Pump Station;Raw
water and chemical Feed Improvements;current and future actions taken to
address the distribution system;the new Elevated Storage Tanks located at
Holly Road and Rand Morgan Road;and an overview of the distribution
system.Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment Gabriel Ramirez was
available to respond to questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the Improvements to
water quality;providing information to the public regarding the water quality
update;and quarterly meetings between staff and the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ).
35. Proposed Annexation Policy Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36.Council Member Hunter made a motion to
table the briefing on the proposed annexation policy update to February 13,
2018,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 36 AND 381
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 36 and 38.The Council
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went into executive session at 7:46 p.m.The Council returned from execuitve
session at 8:23 p.m.
36. 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 disposal of
waste in Type IV Landfill (as described in 30 TAC§330.5) located
at/near 1435 County Road 26 (also known as Gulley-Hurst Landfill)and
municipal solid waste fees.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
38. 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
Manager.
This E-Session Item was postponed.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to direct staff to bring back a
presentation to City Council regarding the Regional and Urban Design
Assistance Team(R/UDAT)study including the City's implementation of
facilitating commerce as it relates to the Harbor Bridge,seconded by Council
Member Hunter.There was consent of the City Council to place this item on the
agenda.
Council Member Rubio requested a presentation on the West Point Affordable
Housing Project There was consent of the City Council to place this item on
the agenda.
Mayor McComb requested information related to a study being performed on
building a berm around the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
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