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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 March 20, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on March 27, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,March 20,2018 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 David Bendett, Rock City Church.
Pastor David Bendett gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jay Ellington,
Director of Parks and Recreation.
Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L Huerta.
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Present 8- 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,and
Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 21, 2018, "National Small Business
Development Center Day".
Proclamation declaring April 7, 2018, "Earth Day-Bay Day"and April
2018"Earth Month".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS 1 UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Rose provided a recap of the items that City Council approved
in the month of February 2018 related to the City Council's goals:Water-a
resolution for additional funding to continue the water quality improvements
and a two-year supply agreement for water treatment chemicals;Economic
Development- the use of reinvestment zone funding to repair and other
projects associated with Packery Channel and the appropriation of funds for
the Rediscover Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend advertising campaign to help
encourage tourism and stimulate the local economy after Hurricane Harvey.2)
City Manager Rose provided a recap highlighting the success of the 2018
Warrant Roundup.This year,Municipal Court had an increase of 73%in cases
handled,totaling 4,277 cases,compared to 2017 which totaled 2,474.The
Warrant Roundup is time set aside to allow residents to voluntarily take care of
citations without the threat of being arrested.3)The Engineering Services
Department will celebrate the grand opening of Bond 2012,Proposition 1 -
Kostoryz Road Improvements beginning at 11:00 a.m.on Friday,March 23,2018
in the Del Mar College Economic Development Center parking lot.4)City
Manager Rose announced the appointment of Nina Nixon-Mendez as Director
of Development Services and Daniel McGinn as Director of Planning and
Environmental Strategic Initiatives(ESI).
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 27, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Hunter
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Garza
and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD St COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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3. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Electrical Advisory Board
Island Strategic Action Committee
Reinvestment Zone No. 3
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Council Member Gann nominated William F.Goldston.Council Member
Molina nominated Curtis T.Clark.
William F.Goldston was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members
Garza,Lindsey-Opel,Guajardo,Smith,and Rubio voting for William F.
Goldston and Council Members Molina and Hunter voting for Curtis T.Clark.
Electrical Advisory Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint John McMullan
(Registered Professional Engineer),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel
and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Paul S.Cervantes(Master
Electrician),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed
unanimously.
Island Strategic Action Committee
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Libby Edwards(At-Large),
Jodi Steen(Construction Contractor),David Perry(Environmental Group),
Carter Tate(Realtor),and Brud Jones(Residential Property Owner),seconded
by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to realign Aaron Huffman from the
At-Large to Developer,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Stephan M.Noack(Mustang
------ Island Rep.),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Jay N.Gardner
(ArchitectIProfessional Engineer),seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Jerry D.Watkins(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.3 Board
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Michael T.Hunter,
Joe McComb,and Ben Molina,seconded by Council Member Rubio and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Carolyn Vaughn as
Chair for a term ending December 2018,seconded by Council Member Rubio
and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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
361426-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding blocked sidewalks in the City
violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and the City's failure to respond to
an open records requested submitted 91 days ago.Isabel Aralza,326 Poeniach,
spoke regarding the City's projected budget deficit and potential budget cuts to
the City's public institutions,public spaces and public health and discussed
topics related to the following:ensuring water quality;backgow prevention;
Parka and Recreation facilities;senior centers;tax abatements and industrial
districts.Julie Rogers,710 Furman,spoke regarding the shortfall in the
upcoming budget and discussed the following:to not cut budgets across the
board for departments;reduction of services for arts and cultural,recreational,
and library services;and to not offer tax abatements.Carolyn Moon,4902
Calvin,spoke regarding the City joining the Paris Accord and consideration to
install plug-in stations for electric vehicles in the downtown area.Yvette Lara,
602 N.Staples,spoke on behalf of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce and invited the City Council to attend the"Mi Casa Es Su Casa"
event which will be held on Thursday,March 22,2018 at 7801 Rancho Vista
Boulevard,hosted by the Coastal Bend Home Builders Association in
conjunction with Braselon Homes,honoring City Manager Margie C.Rose.
Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,requested clarification regarding the alley
ways.Alvin Villarreal,1133 York,spoke regarding a Teen Challenge Christian
Ministry in Corpus Christi.Carolyn Vaughn,4214 Spring Creek Drive,spoke
regarding Item 13 and requested that the City Council expeditiously fill the
vacant District 1 City Council position.Mike Carrell,Frost Bank,provided
information on Frost Bank's recent lock box security breach which may impact
the City's utility customers.Reuce Kozak,5296 Wagon Trail,spoke regarding
Agenda Item 10,rezoning of property at or near 15841 Northwest Boulevard,
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expressing concerns regarding:the necessity to rezone the entire property;
wastewater and drainage issues;the impact on the local school districts
capacity;the desire of the surrounding community to remain single-family;and
noise related to an outdoor music venue.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-81
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-036
5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2016-037
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at
12750 Hearn Road (1st Reading 2127118)
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
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Hearn Road,west of Callicoatte Road, and east of Leopard Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 24. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the"Ili" 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031384
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating $249,550 from the
Arena Facility Fund for the Arena Wi Fi Enhancement Project(1st
Reading 2127118)
Ordinance appropriating$249,550 from the unreserved fund balance of
the Arena Facility Fund for a wi-ft enhancement project at the American
Bank Center; and amending the operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031385
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for negotiations
related to the City's Sanitary Sewer System (1st Reading 2127118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031386
BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 361
36. Harbor Bridge Replacement Project Update
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 36.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item Is to
allow representatives with Flatiron Dmgados to provide an update on the
progress of the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project The presentation team
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included:Hunter Bodycott,Deputy Project Manager;Loretta Williams,Public
Information Coordinator;Darrell Chamber,Lead Traffic Engineering;and
Pedro Chico Lopez,Project Manager.
Mr.Bodycott presented the following information:an explanation of the design
build process;daytime rendering of new Harbor Bridge project from
Whataburger Field;an overview of the project scope;the project highlights;a
rendering depicting the size of the new Harbor Bridge;sustainability efforts;
construction progress including:roadworks,the Comanche Street Bridge
demolition,the Stillman Pedestrian Bridge demolition,the Robstown pre-cast
yard,approaches-piling driving at North Beach,approaches-footings,and
the north and south of the Port foundation pours.Me.Williams presented
information on the traffic mitigation plan and project communications
including:traffic mitigation,stakeholder relations;traffic advisories;motorist
information;upcoming traffic impacts;the hiring campaign;community
involvement;the project's website;a snapshot of online traffic information;
samples of regional maps that will be Included on the website;and a video
animation of the new Harbor Bridge.
The presentation team and council members discussed the following topics:
the communication plan to citizens;the project's progress in a short period of
time;response addressing the public's concerns related to the recent Florida
Bridge collapse;the Florida Bridge and the new Harbor Bridge being two
separate projects;the Florida Bridge being an experimental design;this year's
Buc Days Parade being the last parade on its current route on Leopard Street
and working with the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)on
approaches and connectivity.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 9.102
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 2722 Flour Bluff Drive
Case No. 0118-03 Lowm, Inc.:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2722 Flour Bluff Drive from
"CG-1"General Commercial District and "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District
to"RS-22" Single-Family 22 District and amending the Comprehensive
Plan.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 24. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-1"and the"RS-6"to the
"RS-22".
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow the construction of a single-family subdivision consisting of
21,1/2 acre,lots.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and
staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Craig Thompson,Hanson
Professional Services,stated that he was available to respond to questions.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:addressing drainage
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issues;increase in peak flow;whether the developer considered providing
sewer service to the area;inadequate funding in the trust fund;an audit of the
trust funds to be completed on April 10,2018;drainage problems associated
with other developments located at the intersection of Flour Bluff Drive and
Glenoak Drive;and addressing connectivity in the master plan for the area.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith 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: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property at or near 15641 Northwest Boulevard
Case No. 0218-02 Puerto Los Caballeros. LLC:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 15641 Northwest Boulevard from
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Plannina Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 7. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR"to"CG-2".
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the construction of a barbecue restaurant.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff am in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Ryan Lawhon,4218 Rapids Drive
and representative for the applicant,stated that the owner would like to move
the existing barbecue restaurant,Sam's BBO,from the current location on the
north side to the south side to grow her business.Council members discussed
the following topics:the proposed use for the subject property;the residential
properties located outside the city limits;the noise regulations related to
outside entertainment;revitalization of the northwest area of the City;location
of the sewer line;the zoning pattern of"CG-2";of future evaluation of
wastewater for the area.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
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: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 37-38j
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 37 and 38.The Council went into executive session at 1:47 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:57 p.m.
37. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, including potential grants for desalination
facilities, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of the Texas Utility Code,
TCEO Regulations, EPA regulations, and other laws and regulations,
potential agreements for the economic development agreement(s)with
business prospects that are considering the construction, expansion,
and/or ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water
and/or wastewater services, and potential creation of entities that could
provide or assist in the provision of the aforementioned services, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss
confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may
conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s),
including, but not limited to, potential contracts for the provision of water
to said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
38. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Harbor Bridge
construction and the Agreement for the Adjustment of City of Corpus
Christi Municipal Utilities in Connection with the U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge
Replacement Project.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 37 and 38.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 351
35. Discussion regarding Options for Bond 2018 Ballot Language
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 35.City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta introduced Clay Binford,Norton Rose Fulbright
US LLP.Mr.Binford stated that the purpose of this item Is to discuss matters
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related to the preparation of the City's Bond 2018 election.Mr.Binford
presented the following information:an explanation of Texas Laws that apply
to General Obligation Bond Elections for Texas cities;the election ordinance,
key components,and public notice requirements;the difference between the
measure and ballot proposition components of the election ordinance;the
issuance of ad valorem tax-backed bonds;Texas Supreme Court ruling on
ballot proposition language;Texas Law Ballot Proposition requirements;
transparency requirements;and prohibition against dual propositions.
Following Mr.Binford's presentation,council members discussed the
separation of propositions in Bond 2012 and 2014 and the potential proposition
split for Bond 2018.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 11 -121
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative
Ordinance adopting North Beach Redevelopment Initiative Specific Plan;
and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:comments made by
council members regarding the City Council not having sufficient time to
review the lengthy attachments related to Item 11,North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative and Item 12,Downtown Area Development Plan;
staffs presentation of the Downtown Area Development Plan to the City
Council in November and action being tabled at that time to allow staff to bring
forward the North Beach Area Development Plan,which was presented to City
Council on February 27,2018;the North Beach Redevelopment Initiative
including both Alternatives 1 and 2;approval of the North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative would promote developer interest in the area;the
Downtown Area Development Plans reference to the reconstruction and
relocation of Shoreline Boulevard;participation in the surveys and engaging
stakeholders;discussion regarding the North Beach Alternative 2 plan related
to the proposed islands and that if a coastal engineering study is done,it
should be paid for by a developer and not the City.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,spoke
regarding the realignment of Shoreline Boulevard.Mayor McComb closed the
public hearing.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Gain, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the
Downtown Area Development Plan
Ordinance adopting Downtown Area Development Plan; rescinding
Central Business Development Plan; and amending comprehensive plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,adopting the Downtown Area Development
Plan.The presentation team included:Director of Planning&ESI Daniel
McGinn and Senior Planner Karen Costanza.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Alyssa Barrera,Executive Director
of the Downtown Management District,spoke in support of adopting the
Downtown Area Development Plan.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Ms.Costanza provided a brief overview of the plan including:the document
updates;a description of the study area;2017 community engagement;the
vision themes and goals;the three categories focusing on:real estate
reinvestment;infrastructure,and great-places-for-people initiatives;and
development guidelines.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the flexibility to
amend the plan;feedback from stakeholders;activities occuring at The Waters
Edge Park;approval of the plan would promote revitalization of the downtown
area;utilizing the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3;addressing
neighborhood plans;the need for additional community input prior to spending
funds in the area;utilization of Shoreline Boulevard;the inclusion of the
R/UDAT and Harbor Bridge planning;the impact of the plan on downtown
businesses;language in the plan related to the reconstruction and relocation
of Shoreline Boulevard;the difference between infrastructure initiatives R3
and R5 related to the Shoreline Boulevard project;consideration to remove
infrastructure initiative R5 from the plan;the future impact for removing
infrastructure initiative R5 from the plan;the Bond 2004 ballot language;and
addressing critical areas of infrastructure.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to amend the Downtown Area
Development Plan,page 48,by removing Infrastructure Initiative R5 as it
relates to the Shoreline Realignment Project,seconded by Council Member
Smith.The motion to amend was passed and approved with the following
vote:Mayor McComb and Council Members Hunter,Rubio,Smith and Garza
voting"Aye"and Council Member Guajardo,Lindsey-Opel,and Molina voting
"No
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13.181
13. Discussion and possible action regarding the process to fill a
vacancy in the office of council member.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
that the purpose of this item is to discuss the process to fill the vacancy in the
office of council member.City Secretary Huerta presented the following
information:the language from the City's Charter,Article II,Section 13;the
qualifications for the position of city council member;the process used by prior
City Councils from the 1990s to present;common practices;recent changes to
the process in 2016 and 2017;a suggested timeline to fill the vacancy;and two
timeline options.
In response to Mayor McComb,City Secretary Muerte stated that the filing
period for individuals interested in filing for the 2018 General Election begins
July 21,2018.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Gloria Scott,4422 S.
Alameda,requested clarification of the timeline.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to approve the Option 1 timeline consisting of the following: accept
applications from March 22-April 6,2018;individual review of applications by
council members from April 13-April 16,2018;executive session to review
and discuss applications,name finalists and discuss the Interview process on
April 17,2018; hold public interviews,deliberate in executive session and
decide in open session on April 24,2018;administrative swearing-in on April
25,2018;and ceremonial swearing-in on May 8,2018.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Gualardo.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-038
14. 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.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Items 14 and 15 are two resolutions for requests to publish
notice of intention in the Corpus Christi Caller Times.Item 14 Is regarding the
notice of intention to Issue certificates of obligation for Solid Waste System
Improvements for not more than$7,500,000.Item 15 is regarding the notice of
intention to issue certificates of obligation for not more than$15,750,000 for
certain street and facility improvements including:Bond 2014 projects;
facilities;and the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project The City plans to
publish the notices on Sunday,March 25,2018 and Sunday,April 1,2018.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the timeframe for
awarding bids and construction of Sector 3C disposal cell at the Cede
Valenzuela Landfill;debris collection from Hurricane Harvey;the impact of the
issuance on Bond 2018 projects;and completion of street improvements
related to the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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 Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031387
15. 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 Rem was discussed during discussions on Item 14.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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 Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031388
16. One Reading Action Item-Construction Contract for the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History Flooring Replacement
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Project as a result of damage from Hurricane Harvey
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute a
construction contract with AAA Time Saver Services of San Antonio,
Texas in the amount of$73,915 for the Corpus Christi Museum of
Science and History Flooring Replacement project for the base bid.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to award a construction
contract with AAA Time Saver Services in the amount of 373,915 for the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History Flooring Replacement project due to
damage from Hurricane Harvey.The City will seek reimbursement from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). There were no comments
from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the reasons Additive
Alternate No.1 was not recommended; Engineering staff consulting with the
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History;and the bid amount submitted
by AAA Time Saver Services.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-039
17. One Reading Action Item -Resolution for purchase of Wedeco
EcoRAy Ultra Violet Lamps and Accessory Parts for Broadway
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Resolution authorizing a one-time purchase from Xylem Water Solutions
USA of Charlotte, North Carolina, for Wedeco EcoRay Ultra Violet(UV)
lamps and accessory parts for a total amount not to exceed $95,479.80.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the one-time purchase from
Xylem Water Solutions USA in an amount not to exceed$95,749.80 for the
purchase of Wedeco EcoRay Ultraviolet(W)lamps to ensure that testing
currently being done at the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant continues
under the same conditions.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:a reference to a
memo submitted by Assistant Director of Wastewater John Bryum regarding
the UV unit at the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant as designed and
constructed does not disinfect per specifications;and claims in the lawsuit
regarding the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant regarding construction
specifications and engineering design.
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Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.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 Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031389
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a Flve-Year Lease
Agreement with option for one additional five-year term for 1621 N.
Mesquite Street(28-Day Delay Required) (1st Reading 2113118)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year lease
agreement with The Corpus Christi Ballet for the property located at 1621
N. Mesquite Street in consideration of monthly rental payment of$400.00
with option to extend for up to 1 additional five-year term.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18,a lease agreement with The Corpus Christi
Ballet.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington was available to respond
to questions.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031390
O. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 19.22)
19. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that
Items 19-24 are related to user fees recommendations for Police,Animal
Care,Code Enforcement,EMS,Fire,Libraries,and Parks and Recreation.The
results of the user fee were provided to the City Council in December 2017.The
City last conducted a comprehensive fee analysis in the late 1980s.City
Manager Rose stated that the goal moving forward would be to review the fees
and charges intemally to periodically update them every three to five years.
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Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the purpose of Item 19 was to amend the
City's Code of Ordinances to increase alarm permit fees and adopt a new
Animal Care Services fee schedule.Chief Markle provided a brief overview of
the changes to the alarm permit fees and Animal Care Services fees.The
presentation team included:Commander David Blackmon,Commander John
Houston,Assistant Director of Strategic Management Saundra Thaxton,and
Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice.
Following Chief Markle's presentation,council members and staff discussed
the following topics:consideration for revenue from fee increase to be directed
back to the respective departments and not to the General Fund;the maximum
fee for residental alarm permits;notification to alarm permit ovmers;the costs
incurred to address alarm calls;the language in the ordinance related to fee
Increases annually by more than 25%requiring City Council approval;fee
increases without City Council approval;the average time an animal remains
in a kennel at Animal Care;rental fees for traps;the code related to dangerous
dogs;an explanation of animal head shipment fees;communication to
grooming shops,kennels,and horse stables regarding the proposed fee
increases;and the recommendation to include all incurred costs associated
with performing animal exhibits.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Joan Veith,6701 Cain
Drive,spoke regarding the impact increasing alarm permit fees would have on
citizens on a fixed income.
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:Mayor McComb and Council
Members Guajardo,Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Rubio and Smith voting
"Aye";Council Member Garza voting"Nay".
(Note:Item 19 was reconsidered later in the meeting.)
20. First Reading Ordinance-Adopting a Code Enforcement Fee
Schedule
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt a Code Enforcement
fee schedule.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances to increase
Code Enforcement fees.Chief Markle provided a brief overview of the changes
to the fee schedule.The presentation team included:Commander David
Blackmon,Commander John Houston,Assistant Director of Strategic
Management Saundra Thaxton,and Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:changing the
recommended administrative fees for a single fee to three categories;
consideration to charge the full cost of service;the number of liens on
properties last fiscal year;and the timeline for collection of liens.
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Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
21. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend Emergency Medical Services fees.Chief
Rocha provided a brief overview of:the current and proposed fees;the EMS
fee escalation;and the estimated revenue.The presentation team included:
Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Erben,Fire Captain Billy Belyeu,Assistant Director
of Strategic Management Saundra Thaxton,and Assistant City Attorney Buck
Brice.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:Medicare and
Medicaid not being impacted by the fee adjustment;reimbursement from
private Insurance and individuals for ambulance services;clarification
regarding the EMS 911 Base Rate-No Transport fee;whether ambulance
operator fees and inspector fees are in line with what other cities are charging;
the collection rate for EMS transport;annual escalation of EMS related fees;
fee increases coming back for City Council approval;the consumer price
index;labor costs associated with EMS charges;and contract obligation
commitments.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend Section 18.20(b)(2)to
reflect that increases to the EMS fee schedule be brought back annually for
City Council approval,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was
passed on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Corpus Christi Fire Prevention Fee
Amendments
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to adopt a new fire
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prevention permit fee schedule.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to adopt a new fire prevention permit fee schedule.
Chief Rocha provided a brief overview of the fire prevention fee amendments.
The presentation team included:Assistant Fire Chief Randy Paige;Senior
Management Assistant Arlene Medrano,Assistant Director of Strategic
Management Saundra Thaxton,and Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice.There
were no comments from the public.
A council member discussed:the fees associated with commercial vents-hood
cleanings and increasing fees for foster and group homes.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reconsider Item 19,First
Reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to increase alarm permit
fees;adopting new animal care service fee schedule;and providing for
publication,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
0. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 19.23-24j
19. 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.
Mayor McComb returned to Item 19.Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a
motion to amend the ordinance by removing the provision that requires City
Council approval of an increase of fees annually by more than 25%and
replace the language will all increases will be brought back to the City Council
for approval,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed
on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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23. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Director of Libraries Laura Garcia stated
that the purpose of this item is to amend Section 2-79 of the City's Code of
Ordinances regarding library fees to increase the photocopy fee.Ms.Garcia
provided a brief overview of the fee changes.There were no comments from
the public.
Following Ms.Garcia's presentation,council members and staff discussed the
following topics:whether staff compared fees with other copier shops;and a
review of other Texas libraries to compare charges.
Council Member Smith 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: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
24. Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Parks and Recreation fees
Resolution amending and adding new parks and recreational use fees.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item Is to approve proposed new fees
or fees increasing by more than 25%for FY2017-2018.The Parks and Recreation
department has 330 fees.Staff is proposing no changes to 120 fees;59 fees for
City Council review;and 124 fees,under 25%,for City Manager review.Mr.
Ellington discussed the fee study recommendations that were reviewed by the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.Staff is recommending increasing
Parks and Recreation fees Incrementally over five years.Mr.Ellington provided
a brief overview of the current and proposed recreation fees and charges.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:an explanation of
staff utility and building fee at the Greenwood Softball Complex;the total fees
associated with the Greenwood Softball Complex;providing the City Council
with the complete list of Parks and Recreation fees;the challenges the Parks
and Recreation Department has with the large number of fees and the need to
simplify the fees;whether the fees include the agreements with the various
sports leagues;whether the seasonal swim pass includes all three seasons;
new programs having 100% recovery;collection of 11%cost recovery for the
Oso Bay Wetland Preserve facility and a request from a council member to
review those fees;the fees associated with The Waters Edge Park;the process
for renting parks;a percentage of the fees being directed to improve Parks and
Recreation facilities;recovery costs for the latchkey program;the
improvements made to the golf course and the cost of services;food truck
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operation fees;and the grand opening date for The Water's Edge Park.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance to
change that all fee increases come before City Council for approval and not
just those fees increased by more than 25%,seconded by Council Member
Garza.This motion to amend was passed and approved with the following
vote:Mayor McComb and Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,Rubio,
and Smith voting"Aye';Council Members Lindsey-Opel and Molina were
absent.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Resolution was passed as amended
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-27)
25. First Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid
Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement
Ordinance authorizing Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM Development,
LP; and appropriating $72,130.00 from Water Arterial Transmission and
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Assistant Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with
MPM Development,LP for the construction of a public water line.MPM
Development,LP will be required to install 917 linear feet of 12-inch public
waterline to provide adequate water service to a proposed residential
subdivision development There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:reimbursement from
the Water Arterial Trust Fund;and the status of the construction of the
intersection at Yorktown Boulevard and Airline Road.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Smith
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for construction
contract for American Bank Center& Exhibition Hall &Convention
Center Restroom Upgrades project
Ordinance appropriating$1,042,200.00 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund; changing the Operating
Budget in the amount of$1,042,200.00; and authorizing execution of a
construction contract with Cordova Construction Company Inc., of
Nacogdoches, TX in the amount of$786,210.00 for the American Bank
Center& Exhibition Hall &Convention Center Restroom Upgrades
project. (Capital Outlay Project FY 2018).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate funding from the
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and execute a construction contract with Cordova
Construction Company,Inc.for the American Bank Center&Exhibition Hall&
Convention Center Restroom Upgrades.Mr.Edmonds provided information on
the project's scope.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:rebid of the project;
the original bid for the project;and whether Issues associated with vibrating
pipes in a restroom located at the Convention Center were included in this
project scope.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to decrease speed
limit on Beach Access Road 3A
Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on
Beach Access Road 3A; providing for penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on Beach Access Road 3A,from Saint
Bartholomew Avenue to the beach to a speed of 15 miles per hour.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
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Council members and staff discussed:the condition of the sidewalk on 3A;and
the recent vandalism of the newly installed bathrooms at Packery Channel.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28-341
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that there were no planned presentations on these items.
28. Resolution authorizing submission of grant application for
funding under Local Border Security Program
Resolution authorizing submission of grant application to Office of the
Governor for funding under Local Border Security Program.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Service Agreement for one-year with two one-year options for
Overhead Door Repair and Maintenance for the Fire Department
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Hub City Overhead
Door Co., Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$56,325, with two one-year options for a total potential multi-year amount
of$168,975.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Contribution-In-Aidof-Construction Agreements with AEP
Motion authorizing execution of Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction
Agreements with AEP in the amount of$87,178.02 for installation of
streetlights on Ennis Joslin from South Padre Island Drive(SPID)to
Williams Drive and in the amount of$80,641.54 for installation of street
lights on Ennis Joslin from Williams Drive to Holly Road.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Supply Agreement for 36 months for Manhole Covers for the
Utilities Department
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Motion authorizing a 36-month supply agreement with Core& Main, L.P.,
of Corpus Christi, Texas, for Manhole Covers for the Utilities Department
for a total amount not to exceed $166,185.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Service Agreement for one-year with two one-year options for
hauling services for the Utilities Department
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for hauling services
with Tahoe Trucking, LLC. of Robstown, Texas for$269,850,with two
one-year options for a total potential multi-year amount of$ 809,550.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for Koha
Integrated Library System Service and support for the Libraries
Department
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with ByWater
Solutions, from Santa Barbara, California, for a total amount not to
exceed$100,000.00.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Type A Agreement-CCREDC Program Management and Funding
Motion to approve an agreement between the Corpus Christi Business
and Job Development Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi to fund
services provided to the Corporation by the Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation in the amount of$125,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 39 -401
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 39 and 40.The Council
went into executive session at 7:10 p.m.The Council returned from Executive
Session at 8:37 p.m.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
contracts, proposals or responses to requests for information related to
operation, management, license, lease or transfer of parts of the City's
water or wastewater management system, including, but not limited to the
City's water or wastewater treatment plants and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the potential purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property, including, but not limited to
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parts of the City's wastewater management system, including, but not
limited to the City's water or wastewater treatment plants or real property
rights that might be utilized for any of the aforementioned uses.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
40. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of
Belden Street, Mesquite Street, Broadway Street, Highway 181/1-37,
Tancahua Street,the intersections thereof, or blocks adjacent to those
streets and/or intersections, and areas within one mile thereof, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (including, but not
limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned
locations)because 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.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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