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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 February 27, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on March 20, 2018.
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City Council
Tuesday,February 27,2018 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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Chuck Goodwin, Fish for Life Ministries.
Pastor Chuck Goodwin gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Robert Rocha,
Fire Chief.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha 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 Officals:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy
Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring February 27, 2018, "IHOP's National Pancake
Day and Shriners' Hospitals for Children Day.
Proclamation declaring March 3, 2018, "10th Annual Festival of India and
Community Health Fair Day".
Proclamation declaring the week of March 4-10, 2018, "Women in
Construction (WIC)Week".
Proclamation declaring March 6, 2018, "Lymphedema Awareness Day".
Proclamation declaring March 9th, 16th and 23rd, 2018, "Fill-The-Boot
for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Days".
Arts and Cultural Commission Will Recognize the 2018 Arts Grant
Recipients with a Check Presentation.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.The Arts and
Cultural Commission recognized and presented a check to the 2018 Arts Grant
Recipients.
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.Adam Carrington,2949 Riverbend Court;Errol Summerlin,Citizens
Alliance for Fairness and Progress;Judy Telge,3554 Santa Fe;and Lamont
Taylor,1701 Stillman,spoke in support of Agenda Hem 24,a briefing on the
Affordable Housing Draft Policy and discussed the following topics:the need
for affordable housing for the Hillcrest area and new residents;making
affordable housing a priority;providing incentives to encourage contractors to
build affordable housing.Alvin Villarreal,1133 York,spoke regarding a Teen
Challenge Christian Ministry in Corpus Christi.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge
Drive,requested an evaluation of the Development Services Deparbnent.
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Patricia Polastri,1605 Ocean Drive;Vickie Metals,142 Naples;Benna
Timperlake,2001 Ocean Drive;and Sunshine and Jake Moore,1917 Ocean
Drive,protesting the newly installed landscaping of the medians on Ocean
Drive.Cliff Schlabach,Chairman of the Watershore and Beach Advisory
Committee(Committee),spoke regarding Agenda Item 23,North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative,and stated that the Committee recommends that the
City perform a coastal engineering study to review the potential shoreline
erosion,regulator and environmental impacts associated with a cut in the
shoreline shown in the North Beach Alternative#2 plan prior to adopting
Alternative#2 and that if a coastal engineering study is done,it should be paid
for by the developer and not the City.SirFrederickvon Eugeniousallahben King
VII,PO Box 1181,spoke regarding a Mayor/Council form of government versus
a City Council/City Manager form of government and provided information on
his experience with the City.Shawn Flanagan,4218 Herndon,and Robert
Briscoe,601 Miramar,spoke regarding Agenda Item 13,FY2017-2018 Parks and
Recreation fees,and asked the City Council to reconsider increasing aquatic
fees for the following reasons:problems associated with the maintenance and
staffing at Collier Pool and that increasing fees would decrease participation.
Alissa Mejia,4302 Ocean Drive,spoke regarding Agenda Item 13,FY2017-2018
Parks and Recreation fees and discussed the following:fees generated by
Parks and Recreation should be returned to the Parks and Recreation budget
rather than go into the General Fund;having zero-based budgeting for
preventive maintenance;the Parks Department's ability to fully staff vacancies;
and increasing aquatics fees prior to having reliable staffing and maintenance
at pools.Lois Huff,5818 St.Andrews Drive,spoke regarding the loose dog
problem In the City and consideration to fund 24 hours a day/7 days a week
response to address loose dogs.Liz Kent.326 Cape Cod,and Virginia Jevric,
325 Cape Cod,spoke regarding the recent increase in wastewater rates.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 221
22. United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Recommendations
for Funding of Residential Streets
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.Alan
Wilson,Chair of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce(UCCC)
Residential Streets Committee stated that the purpose of this Item is to provide
the UCCC's recommendation for funding of residential streets.Mr.Wilson
provided a brief overview of:Mayor's request for the UCCC to provide
recommendations;committee appointments;assistance and input from City
staff;the committees's review of work of previous committees and other
information.The needs for residential streets are estimated at 5800 million to
meet existing rehabilitation and reconstruction.The Committee set a goal of a
minimum of$20 million per year dedicated to this need.The Committee's
recommendations include:continuing to utilize a portion of the Industrial
District revenue;implementing the voter-approved two cents not to exceed six
cents dedicated fund for residential streets;Including a minimum of 55.5
million annually in bond programs for residential streets;increasing residential
Solid Waste fees,$2 in FY2019 and$1 in FY2020 and FY2021 for total of 54.1
million annually.Mr.Wilson addressed the residential solid waste fees
compared to other Texas cities;issues impacting the City's budget other
funding considerations;and steps moving forward.
Aker Mr Wilson's presentation,the following topics were discussed:
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appreciation to the committee;including In the FY2018-2019 budget the voter
approved two cents dedicated to residential streets;the residential streets pilot
projects at Rogerson and Ralston Streets;the original project scope for Ralston
Street;a request by a council member regarding information on the process
and cost associated with the rehabilitation process;state approval of a local
tax;inflation protection in the Committee's recommendation;the number of
businesses and employees the UCCC represents;and the opportunity to move
forward to address the residential streets problems.
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn read a statement announcing her resignation
from her position of District 1 Council Member,effective February 28,2018,to
accept an appointment to replace County Commissioner Mike Pusley.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 25-261
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 25 and 26.The Council went into executive session at 2:01 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:53 p.m.
25. 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 property
in/near Violet Park(4301 Violet) and/or Creekway Park (7306 Prairie)
and/or Congress Park(4017 Capital Drive) and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property at/near the aforementioned locations if
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the
position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
26. 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 personal injury/
wrongful death claims against the City by the surviving family and estate
of Al William Grunow as a result of personal injuries sustained by Al
William Grunow on or about October 16, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to offer Wanda Grunow and
Laura Grunow Hewett and/or the estate of Al William Grunow up to$250,000 to
settle their claims arising out of the death of Al William Grunow.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and
Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 25 and 26.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 214
21. Public Private Partnership by Financial Advisor Noe Hinojosa
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to item 21.Assistant
City Manager Mark Van Vlach stated that the purpose of this Item is to have the
City's new financial advisor present information related to Public Private
Partnerships(P3).Noe Hinojosa,Financial Advisor,provided the following
information:an overview of the P3 process,a process where a public entity
partners with the private sector which specializes in design,build,operations
and maintenance,and financing;the potential advantages of Pas;construction
development agreements;the Stantec Wastewater Management Plan;review
of the 14 responses to the City's Request for Information(RH)for the
Wastewater Management Plan;the wastewater plan being more of a program
rather than a project;developing a hybrid approach,including a P3,to address
wastewater management;and procurement of a program manager to oversee
technical efficiencies for the wastewater system.
After Mr.Hinojosa's presentation,the following topics were discussed:the
downside of the P3 approach;the need to hire a program manager to provide
technical expertise;how to proceed with the Wastewater Management Plan;
the Stantec report;use of certificates of obligation;the advantage of P35
regarding transfer of risk;review of the 14 responses to the RFI;the Council's
previous direction to staff to proceed with the proposal for an owner's
representative;conditions at the Allison Plant;the difference between a
program manager and an owners representative;staffs recommendation to
consider a program manager to address the six wastewater plants;identifying
a solution that will have minimal impact on ratepayers;the challenges with the
U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)related to the wastewater system;
consideration of a hybrid,P3 option;evaluating the responses to the RFI to
bring back three to five to present to the entire City Council;the length of time
to hire a program manager;and reaching out to other communities on the
level of expertise they used in similar,successful experiences.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to procure a
program manager for the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
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G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 -201
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Future Agenda Items
19 and 20.Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez and Financial
Advisor Noe Hinojosa presented these items.
19. Resolution for publication of Notice of Intention to Issue
Certificates of Obligation for Solid Waste System Improvements
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to issue not
more than$7,500,000 in Certificates of Obligation for Solid Waste
System improvements; complying with the requirements contained in
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing an
effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution for publication of Notice of Intention to issue
Certificates of Obligation for Street and Facility Improvements
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to issue not
more than $15,750,000 in Certificates of Obligation for certain street and
facility improvements; complying with the requirements contained in
Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing an
effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Mayor McComb called for a recess at 4:59 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the
meeting at 5:18 p.m.
Mayor McComb referred to Budget Related Items 11-14 and announced that
these items were postponed until the March 20,2018 City Council meeting.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to City Managers
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)Municipal Court has cleared up more than 1,300 warrants as part of this
years Warrant Roundup.This represents a 57%increase over last year.The
Warrant Roundup officially concludes on Friday,March 9,2018.2)City
Manager Rose stated that last Tuesday,she spoke to one of the media outlets
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regarding the City's shortfall of approximately$9 million or$10 million.
Emphasis was placed on the City's obligations regarding the collective
bargaining obligations.City Manager Rose clarified,for the public,that the
shortfall is related to the following issues:police obligations and wages,fire
obligations and wages;the general employees step increase considerations;
the retirement increase with the Texas Municipal Retirement System;and
Solid Waste debt obligations.3)City Manager Rose recognized Sarah Munoz,
Senior Engineer with Street Operations,for receiving the"Young Engineer of
the Year"award from the Nueces Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional
Engineers.
a. WASTEWATER RATE UPDATE
Reba George,Support Services Assistant Director of Water Utilities,stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide an update on questions raised at the
January 9,2018 City Council briefing concerning the wastewater rate structure
that went into effect on January 1,2018.The questions and answers are as
follows: 1)What is the status of customer bill and revised rates?Utility bills
reflecting the revised rates began to be received by customers the week of
February 5,2018.2)Has staff considered an online water/wastewater rate
calculator?An online calculator for water and wastewater will be available by
May 2018.3)Could the"cap"on wastewater rates be lowered from 25,000
gallons?Lowering the cap to 15,0000 gallons:FY2018,wastewater revenue
lowered by$6 million or 7.5%;FY2019,required reserve would fall to the point
at which the rates would need to be re-evaluated;4)Could"Winter Quarter
Average"be replaced by taking the average of the three lowest months'
consumption over a 12-month period instead of December,January,and
February?Results would not vary much from the'Winter Quarter Average"
and there would be costs to re-program the City's billing system.Ms.George
stated that next steps Include providing a status report on wastewater charges
after three or four more utility bills have been received by customers.
Council members and staff discussed:an email received from a citizen
regarding concerns related to the wastewater rates;the pay-as-you-go projects;
and payment of utility bills online.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 20, 2018 and Workshop Session of
February 15, 2018.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE'
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-7j
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member Lindsey-Opel
announced that she was abstaining on Item 5. A council member requested
that Item 4 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no comments
from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,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
3. Resolution recommending restoration of funding to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for air quality monitoring
and mitigation programs for near non-attainment communities to
remain in compliance of federal ozone standards
Resolution to recommend restoration of funding to the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality for air quality monitoring and
mitigation programs for near non-attainment communities essential to
remain in compliance with the National Ambiant Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS)for ozone established by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031379
6. Construction Contract for the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
(NASCC)Fence Replacement Project(Military Revolving Fund)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with Clearfield Construction,
LW of San Antonio, Texas in the amount of$298,007.40 for the Naval
Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) Fence Replacement project for
Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1 (Military Revolving Fund)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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7. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating two
grant agreements from the State to construct a new water pipeline
to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and perimeter fencing and
access control gates for the Corpus Christi Army Depot(1st
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Ordinance authorizing acceptance of two grant agreements totaling
$6,016,014 from the Office of the Texas Governor to construct a new
water pipeline to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and construct
perimeter fencing and access control gates at the Corpus Christi Army
Depot, appropriating into the Water Grants Fund and the Community
Development Grant Funds and providing $270,001 as in-kind local
match.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031381
4. Eight-Month Service Agreement for the purchase and installation
of field lights for Ben Garza Park
Motion authorizing an eight-month service agreement with Musco Sports
Lighting, LLC, of Oskalossa, Iowa, for the purchase and installation of
field lights at Ben Garza Park for an amount not to exceed $303,680 via
BuyBoard.
Mayor McComb referred to Item d,purchase and installation of field lights for
Ben Garza Park.In response to a council member,Director of Parks and
Recreation Jay Ellington stated that the maintenance cost is for 25 years and
covers materials and labor.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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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5. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for a city-wide
storm water survey
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with
Texas A &M University-Corpus Christi in the amount of$8,450 for a
city-wide storm water survey.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5,an interlocal agreement with Texas AGM
University-Corpus Christi for a city-wide storm water survey.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel abstained from this item.There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
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Council Member Hunter.This Resolution 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:031380
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 81
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at 12750 Heam Road
Case No. 0118-01 AEP Texas. Inc.: A change of zoning"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"IH" Heavy Industrial District. The property
is described as Hearn Addition Annex, Lot 1, located on the north side of
Hearn Road,west of Callicoatte Road, and east of Leopard Street.
Plannino Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 24. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the"IH" Heavy Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Case No. 0118-01: Ordinance rezoning property at 12750 Hearn Road
from"RS-6"to"IH"and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8.Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.Mayor McComb closed the public
hearing.
Interim Director of Development Services Bill Green stated that the purpose of
this Item is to rezone the subject properly to allow for consistency of zoning
districts with adjacent parcels also owned by AEP Texas,Inc.Mr.Green stated
that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Council Member Molina 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 9-101
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Wastewater Collection
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System Master Plan to move flows to Airline Lift Station (1st
Reading 2/20/18)
Ordinance amending Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, Oso
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W.R.P. Service Area, Sub Basin SPA 30; amending Comprehensive
Plan; and providing publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan to move flows to the Airline Lift Station.Mr.
Green responded to a council member's question raised during the first
reading of the ordinance related to the potential impact to the developer trust
fund.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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:031382
10. Resolution to amend 2016 Resolution authorizing emergency
procurement for water quality improvements
Resolution amending Resolution 030905 to increase amount authorized
for water quality improvements by$199,065 for revised total of
$2,919,065.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.Executive Director of Water Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend Resolution No.030905,
passed by the City Council in July 2016 declaring an emergency for the
procurement of goods and services necessary for water quality improvements.
Mr.Grimsbo presented the following information:a history of events;the
holistic approach;results of the actions taken;and the amendment changes.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the status of the 10
projects related to the water boil in 2016;the tank mixer for the Navigation
"Shark Tank";and the reasons for the odor near the O.N.Stevens Water
Treatment Plant
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.SirFrederickvon
Eugeniousallahben King VII,PO Box 1181,spoke regarding the flushing of the
water system and consideration to reimburse citizens for water they purchaed
during previous issues with the City's water system.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: I - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031383
O. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 11 • 141
Budget Related Items 11-14 were postponed until the March 20,2018 City
Council meeting.
11. First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances to
increase alarm permit fees and adopt a new animal care service
fee schedule
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to increase alarm permit fees:
and adopting new animal care service fee schedule.
This Ordinance was postponed to the March 20,2018 city council meeting.
12. First Reading Ordinance-Emergency Medical Services
-- Recommended Fee Changes
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt ambulance rates
schedule and to increase ambulance service permitting fees.
This Ordinance was postponed to the March 20,2018 city council meeting.
13. Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Parks and Recreation fees
Resolution amending and adding new parks and recreational use fees.
This Resolution was postponed to the March 20,2018 city council meeting.
14. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to increase the
photocopy fee for the Libraries
Ordinance amending section 2-79 of the code of ordinances regarding
library fees to increase the photocopy fee.
This Ordinance was postponed to the March 20,2018 city council meeting.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15-161
15. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating $249,550 from the Arena
Facility Fund for the Arena Wi Fi Enhancement Project
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Ordinance appropriating$249,550 from the unreserved fund balance of
the Arena Facility Fund for a wi-fi enhancement project at the American
Bank Center; and amending the operating budget.
Mayor McComb referred to hem 15.Assistant to the City Manager Esther
Velazquez stated that the purpose of this item is to upgrade the technology
infrastructure at the American Bank Center Arena and improve wi-fi capability.
The Type A Board approved this item at theie February 19,2018 meeting.
There were no comments from the public.
A council member raised questions regarding changing the process of how
projects come to the Type A Board and City Council.
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
16. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for negotiations
related to the City's Sanitary Sewer System
Ordinance appropriating$579,860 in the Wastewater Fund and
authorizing up to$325,460 for legal, engineering, and consulting services
for negotiations with federal and state regulatory authorities related to the
City's sanitary sewer system and a contingency of up to$254,400 in the
event of pre-agreement litigation related to said system; amending the
budget; and de-authorizing $1,142,700 previously authorized as a
contingency for said litigation.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.City Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that the
purpose of this item is to appropriate$579,860 and authorize up to$325,460 for
legal,engineering and consulting services for negotiations with federal and
state regulatory authorities related to the City's sanitary sewer system and a
contingency of up to$254,400 in the event of pre-agreement litigation related
to said system,amend the budget,de-authorize previously authorized funds for
said litigation.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn 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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O. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 17.18(
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items 17 and 18.City Manager
Margie C.Rose stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 17.A
council member requested information on Item 18.
17. Construction Contract for the new Beach Operations Building
Motion authorizing a construction contract with Abba Construction, LLC
of Laredo, Texas in the amount of$399,777 for the New Beach
Operations Building. (Capital Outlay)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Enactment No:
18. Professional Services Contract-Repairs on Marina Breakwater at
McGee Beach (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to execute a professional services contract with Lockwood,
Andrews& Newnam, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$249,215 for the Repairs on Marina Breakwater at McGee Beach project
for the Survey, Design, Bid and Construction Phase services (Type A
Funds).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 23-241
23. North Beach Redevelopment Initiative
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Assistant Director of Planning&ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
North Beach Redevelopment Initiative.The North Beach Redevelopment
Initiative began with the Harbor Bridge relocation project to address traffic
patterns and provide an opportunity for redevelopment.This item was last
presented to the City Council in August 2017 when Council provided direction
to work with additional stakeholders to receive input and test different
concepts within the plan.Since that time,staff has worked with the identified
stakeholders to develop two conceptual redevelopment concepts for the area,
along with the capital improvement program list for North Beach.The
Alternative I concept that was originally presented has not changed since the
August 2017 City Council meeting.Mr.McGinn provided:a brief overview of
Alternative 1 concept;the significant modifications to the Alternative 2 concept;
a three-dimensional model for Alternative 2;the capital improvement
programs list;information from the community open house held on February
15,2018;and next steps.Senior Planner Keren Costanzo was available to
respond to questions.
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Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether the
proposed canal system poses an additional threat to flooding on North Beach;
staffs recommendation to approve both Alternatives 1 and 2 along with the
capital improvement program list,with the idea that elements from
Alternatives 1 and 2 could be explored and implemented;the overall time for
the redevelopment initiative;the Identified capital programs for North Beach;
the vision for North Beach;approval of the North Beach Redevelopment
Initiative to promote developer interest in the area;comments made during
public comment regarding the recommendation from the Watershore and
Beach Advisory Committee;discussions with the Texas General Land Office
regarding proposed islands on submerged land;and whether developer input
was included regarding the plan.
24. Affordable Housing Draft Policy
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
present a draft Affordable Housing Policy and Program Initiatives.The
presentation team included:Interim Director of Development Services Bill
Green and Assistant Director of Planning&ESI Daniel McGinn.Mr.Bentancourt
presented the following information:the definition of affordable housing;
research regarding common and best practices of other Texas communities;
what the policy would mean for the City of Corpus Christi;an overview of Plan
CC,Element 3,Housing and Neighborhoods,Goals 1 and 9;and
implementation of Goals 1 and 9.
After Mr.Bentancourfs presentation,the following topics were discussed:the
cost associated with implementing the policy and program initiatives;
establishing a gap financing program;how the development waiver ordinance
process would work and whether the developer or the homeowner would
benefit;the number of homeowners assisted by the Homebuyer Assistance
Program;whether the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation could
function as a non-profit similar to the Brownsville Community Development
Corporation;the Housing and Community Development's Rehabilitation
Program;subsidizing homes up to a price point of$130,000;a request from a
council member for staff to provide a report regarding the Homebuyer
Assistance Program identifying who is purchasing the homes,the purchase
price,the amount of funding provided,and who the home was purchased
from;the average median income in Corpus Christi;the number of residents In
Corpus Christi that qualify for affordable housing;the Income eligibility table;
the proposal for waiving development fees;previous affordable housing
programs that succeeded and those that failed;the previous approved
affordable housing program with Nueces County Community Action Agency;
the Hillcrest relocation efforts;offering a variety of affordable housing
products;the status of the Corpus Christi Housing Authority's program to
purchase land;whether there are existing ordinances related to waiving of
development fees;meeting with developers and builders to discuss affordable
housing;the opportunity to build neighborhoods in District 3;cottage housing
components;development of four to five design model floor plans;the
definition of affordable housing;and consensus of the City Council to bring
back the policy and program initiatives in final format.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 271
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Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 27.Director of Human
Resources Steven Viers provided an update on the status of the health plans in
open session.
The Council went into executive session at 7:38 p.m.The Council returned
from executive session at 7:57 p.m.
27. 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 collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi
Professional Firefighters'Association and the Corpus Christi Police
Officers Association and/or other legal matters related to health care
benefits.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following Items were identified:a quarterly update from the Texas Department
of Transportation or Flatiron/Dragados regarding the progress of the new
Harbor Bridge;an update(via email)on the Holly Road Project from Crosstown
to Greenwood;a discussion on filling the vacancy in the District/ City Council
seat;and information regarding insurance subrogation for city property
damaged by accidents.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
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