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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 27, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on April 10, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,March 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 David Kelly,Trinity Worship.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Mark Van Vleck,
Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck 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: 7- Mayor Joe McComb,Gouncil Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,and Council Member Greg
Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lucy Rubio
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring the week of April 2-6, 2018, "Graduate
Appreciation Week".
Proclamation declaring April 7, 2018, "Special Olympics Texas- Spring
Games Day".
Proclamation declaring the week of April 2-8, 2018, "National
Community Development Week".
Proclamation declaring the week of April 2-8, 2018, "National Public
Health Week".
Commendation for Zoya Surani -Finalist in the Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony far newly appointed board and committee members.
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.Dee Huber,4421 Laura Place,spoke regarding newly constructed
schools limiting egress to students by not building emergency exits.Jack
Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding blocked sidewalks in the City violating the
Americans with Disabilities Act.City Manager Rose provided an update on an
issue presented by Mr.Gordy at the March 20,2018 City Council meeting
related to the City's response to an open records request Selena Ortega,5933
Parkview,spoke regarding potential budget cuts that would affect children and
the under-served and suggested the City work on getting more community
engagement and participation.Reynaldo Madrigal,4253 Dody Street and on
behalf of the Corpus Christi Coffee Club,requested guidance regarding how to
proceed with erecting a statute of Pancha Villa at the People's Street T-Head.
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Tom Krepel,2618 Windhollow,spoke regarding the City's potential budget cuts
and addressed the industrial district agreements and the City's library system.
Julie Rogers,710 Furman Ave,spoke regarding the potential budget cuts to the
Library,Parks and Recreation and Health Departments.Carrie Robertson
Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze Boulevard,and Jennifer Ramos-Catalana,201 Surfside
Boulevard,spoke regarding the North Beach Community Association's 2018
priorities for improvements on North Beach.Isabel Araiza,326 Poenisch,spoke
regarding the potential budget cuts to:Code Enforcement;Vector Control;
Health Department services;closure of pools;replacement of playground
equipment;sale of park lands;and the need for the City to stop providing
funding to major corporations.Lauren Lavender,319 N.Mesquite;Jeremy
Wells,1310 Prince;Hank Harrison,901 Driftwood;and Collette Rye,802
Carancahua,spoke in support of Agenda Item 17,adopting the Downtown Area
Development Plan.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,spoke regarding the City's
budget and the concern for public safety.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
City Manager Rose congratulated Carl Gross,Operations Manager at the
Corpus Christi International Airport,for earning accreditation with the
American Association of Airport Executives.
a. UPDATE ON BACKFLOW PREVENTION
City Manager Rose stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update
on the backflow prevention program regarding commercial contracts and the
industrial districts.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsba presented the
following information:the City's requirements for all industrial properties in the
industrial district;a status of the FY2017-2018 industrial district affidavits;and a
status of the FY2017-2018 commercial contracts.Mr.Grimsbo thanked the
industrial district customers,the commercial customers and the Development
Services Department for their assistance in ensuring the safety of the City's
water supply.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:legal issues related
to the City's right to access and inspect properties;and adoption of a resolution
or ordinance to terminate utilities for customers not complying with inspection
requirements.
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT-AVIATION
City Manager Rose asked Director of Aviation Fred Segundo to provide a
briefing on the mission statement;operational profile;baseline information
and performance indicators of the Corpus Christi International Airport.
c. OTHER
1)The Marina and Utilities Department are hosting a demonstration to educate
the public regarding an invasive freshwater species called zebra mussel.
These mussels,when spread,can cause costly damage to both boats and the
City's water supply infrastructure.The demonstration will be held on Friday,
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April 6,2018 at 10:30 a.m.at the Coopers Alley L-Head.2)City Manager Rose
provided an update on the Frost Bank breach of the lock box software system.
City staff had been told by Frost Bank personnel that the lock box software
system in San Antonio has been secured and it is safe for the City of Corpus
Christi's customers to mail their payments to the lock box.Frost Bank is double
checking the list of individuals affected and once finalized,will work with the
City to determine the best way to communicate to its customers.Frost Bank has
been very cooperative and is committed to assisting the City's customers
affected by the lock box software breach.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of March 20, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garra
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously(Council Members Lindsey-Opel and Rubio
were absent).
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Animal Care Advisory Committee
Building Standards Board
Food Service Advisory Committee
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to appoint Karla Logen(Community
At-Large),seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously
(Council Members Lindsey-Opel and Rubio were absent).
Building Standards Board
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Craig Loving
(At-Large/Homeowner)and Tim Honea(Home Builder),seconded by Council
Member Molina and passed unanimously(Council Member Rubio was absent).
Council Member Garra nominated Lillian T.Helms(General Contractor).
Council Member Molina nominated Michael M.Miller(General Contractor).
Lillian T.Helms was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members
Garza,Lindsey-Opel,Guajardo and Hunter voting for Lillian T.Helms and
Council Members Smith and Molina voting for Michael M.Miller(Council
Member Rubio was absent).
Food Service Advisory Committee
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Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Malcolm De Shields
(Community At-Large),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed
unanimously(Council Member Rubio was absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Julio A.Garza(Local Food
Manager),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously
(Council Member Rubio was absent).
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Stacy Gallagher
(Home Builder),Mike Dildy(Master Plumber),Jared Merdes P.E.(Mechanical
Engineer),and Maverick C.Volesky Jr.(Plumber),seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-201
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Council Member Garza made a motion to
approve the consent agenda items,seconded by Council Member Molina.The
consent agenda items were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
(Note:Council Member Lindsey-Opel voted to approve the consent agenda
items with the exception of Item 10).
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031392
5. Service Agreement for one-year with two one-year options for
Overhead Door Repair and Maintenence for the Fire Department
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Hub City Overhead
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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 passed an the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-040
6. Contribution-In-Aid-of-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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-041
7. Supply Agreement for 36 months for Manhole Covers for the
Utilities Department
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-042
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-043
9. 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 passed an the consent agenda.
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Enactment Na. 031393
10. 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.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina and Council Member
Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-044
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Adopting a Code Enforcement Fee
Schedule(1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt a Code Enforcement
fee schedule.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031394
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Corpus Christi Fire Prevention Fee
Amendments (1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to adopt a new fire
prevention permit fee schedule.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031395
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to increase the
photocopy fee for the Libraries (1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance amending section 2-79 of the code of ordinances regarding
library fees to increase the photocopy fee.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031396
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14. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 2722 Flour Bluff Drive (3/20/18)
Case No. 0118-03 Lowm, Inc.:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2722 Flour Bluff Drive from
"CG-1" General Commercial District and "RS-61' 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".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031397
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property at or near
15641 Northwest Boulevard (3/20/18)
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.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 7, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR"to"CG-2".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031398
16. Second Reading Ordinance- North Beach Redevelopment
Initiative(1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance adopting North Beach Redevelopment Initiative Specific Plan;
and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031399
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Adopting the Downtown Area
Development Plan(1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance adopting Downtown Area Development Plan; rescinding
Central Business Development Plan; and amending comprehensive plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031400
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18. Second Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid
Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement(1st Reading
3/20/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031401
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for construction
contract for American Bank Center& Exhibition Hall&Convention
Center Restroom Upgrades project(1st Reading 3/20/18)
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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. 031402
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to decrease
speed limit on Beach Access Road 3A (1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances to decrease the speed limit on
Beach Access Road 3A; providing for penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. 031403
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 21(
21. Five-Year Service Agreement for Business Development Services
for Corpus Christi International Airport
Motion to execute a five-year service agreement with Trillion Aviation,
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Austin, Texas, in the amount of$600,000, for business development
services for the Corpus Christi International Airport based on the best
value for the City.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to execute a five-year service agreement with
Trillion Aviation for business development and air services for the Corpus
Christi International Airport.Mr.Segundo explained that this item was tabled
at the February 20,2018 City Council meeting,and the presentation being
presented today is to address City Council's concerns related to costs,the
contractor's work and air service development.Airport Board members Jay
Wise and Bob Williams were available to respond to questions.
Dan Benzon,President of Trillion Aviation,presented the following
information:examples of Trillion Aviation's assignments at the airport;the
financial impact of past projects;air service development priorities;what
airlines look for when assessing new markets;air services approaches;and
current and upcoming tasks.
Following Mr.Benzon's presentation,council members,Mr.Benzon and staff
discussed the following topics:the progress made at the airport;positive
revenue of$7.26 received for airline cost per airplane passenger;the four
areas of revenue received at the airport including:airlines,parking,rental cars
and rental agreements;the funding invested at the airport over the last 10
years;the trend regarding enplanements;the success of the FIyCC advertising
campaign which increased enplanements;the data from a 2010 report
performed by TXDOT Aviation regarding the economic impact of the airport;a
list of airports that have surpassed the Corpus Christi International Airport since
2000;the airport being a huge asset to the community;community recognition
of the importance of the airport;and working with the Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitors Bureau to increase participation at the airport.There
were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-045
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 40-411
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 40 and 41.The Council
went into executive session at 1:33 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 3:22 p.m.
40. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
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consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City's
professional service management agreement for the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History and potential claims related to repairs to
said museum.
This E.Session Item was discussed in executive session.
41. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05
to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the provision
of incentives pursuant to any previously executed or proposed economic
development/business incentive agreement(s) between the City and/or
related entities and Upper Padre Partners, LP, Gulf Shores Ventures,
and/or North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd. and/or past or present
affiliates, creditors or shareholders of any of the aforesaid entities,
possible development agreements or other funding mechanisms related
to the construction of Park Road 22 bridge and related infrastructure,
including, but not limited to, bridges, culverts, canals, sewers, mains, lift
stations, pump stations, revetments, pilings, and ditches, and pursuant
to Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential
commercial or financial information pertaining to business prospect(s)
that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of
the City and with which the City may conduct economic development
negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic development issues
concerning said business prospect(s).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 41 and issued a public statement as follows:
The focus of the 380 agreement was to get a Schlitterbahn Waterpark in
Corpus Christi,from which the City is still benefiting.If the Waterpark ceases to
operate as a Schlitterbahn,the City will be able to stop all 380 payments.All
380 incentives are based on taxes paid. Currently,the City is reimbursing sales
tax and hotel occupancy taxes earned at the facility.The incentives are a
product of Schlitterbahn's operation and will last only as long as they are
operating.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 40 and 41.
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 37-391
37. Homelessness Recommendations Update
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 37.Director of
Housing and Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the
purpose of this item is to provide an update regarding the homeless
recommendations presented to the City Council at the December 12,2017
Council meeting.The updated will include each of the four recommendations
presented to the City Council in October 2017 by the Advisory Council on
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Homelessness,Mental Health and Substance Abuse.The presentation team
included:Amy Granberry,Charlie's Place,and Paulette Kluge,Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Mr.Bentancourt provided an update on Recommendation#1 Coordinated Entry
and Recommendation#4 Family Reunification Program.Recommendation#1
Coordinated Entry is a system that must be in place as a requirement by the
U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development.The system identifies
people at risk of homelessness and intervenes to prevent the loss of housing
and connects people with housing and services.Housing and Community
Development worked with the Texas Homeless Network to develop the policies
and procedures to implement the program.The Salvation Army currently
serves as the Coordinated Entry point Recommendation#4 Family
Reunification Program is being coordinated by the Salvation Army and the
program has already been implemented.
Ms.Granberry provided an overview of Recommendation#2 Homeless Work
Program and stated that the Advisory Council has partnered with Texas A&M
Corpus Christi for students to conduct research of best practices,develop
guidelines for the program and bring forward recommendations to implement
the program in the community.Ms.Granberry reported on Recommendation#
3 Tiny Homes Pilot Program and stated that the Advisory Council subcommittee
and City staffed toured the Community First Village in Austin,Texas.A
memorandum of understanding has been made with SkilIsUSA Competition for
the April 2018 competition to construct 13 tiny homes and give them to this
project.Ms.Granberry provided an overview of the preliminary criteria for the
program.Ms.Kluge presented information regarding the design of the village
and examples of the tiny home model.Mr.Bentancourt stated that next steps
include:identifying short-term storage for the homes; identifying land,and
identifying restroom/shower facilities.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the location of the tiny home village;discussion with the Port of Corpus Christi
or other major entities regarding temporary storage of the tiny home structures
until a location is determined;a timeline for the tiny homes program;the
Community First Village in Austin,Texas;identifying a non-profit organization
to run the tiny homes pilot program;and the progress made by the Advisory
Council on all four recommendations.
38. National League of Cities Service Line Program
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3B.Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck
introduced Brian Davis with the National League of Cities(NLC)Service Line
Warranty Program.Mr.Davis stated that the NLC created the program as a way
to combat the problems of aging infrastructure of service lines.NLC is the
largest investor of private side infrastructure repairs and replacements in North
America.NLC has spent over$350 million on citizens'homes and their service
lines being repaired or replaced in the last three and half years.
Approximately 500 cities are participating nationwide.Mr.Davis stated that
Corpus Christi homeowners'insurance does not cover lateral service lines
should a sewer or water line break.The program would protect homeowners
when issues occur with lateral lines and would set up a City-based plumber for
the repair process without paying a service charge.The warranty is$5.75 a
month for water,$7.75 for sewer.NLC would also set up a"Care and Conserve
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Fund"for citizens that cannot afford the warranty.The City would need to
partner with NLC in a public/private partnership to let their homeowners be
aware of the program.Enrollment in the program can offer better coverage
limits to meet every job and every repair.
Mr.Davis and council members discussed the following topics:the cost of the
program;how the program works;the repairs that are covered;whether NLC
would consider adjusting their premiums due to service lines not being under
sidewalks and streets;and whether the City would be liable for damages for
partnering with NLC.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Molina made a motion directing the City Manager to initiate a
conversation with Mr.Davis to discuss details of the program,determine if it is
feasibile to operate in the City of Corpus Christi and bring a recommendation
back to City Council,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously(Council Member Rubio was absent).
39. Corpus Christi Holidays on the Bay
Mayor McComb referred to Item 39.Paulette Kluge,Corpus Christi Convention
and Visitors Bureau,stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss plans for
Corpus Christi Holidays on the Bay to increase hotel occupancy tax,sales tax,
and quality of life in Corpus Christi.Ms.Kluge presented the following
information:the vision of the project;The Water's Edge Park were the
celebration will occur;examples of decorative elements including:the
centerpiece of the celebration,the Christmas tree,the concept of Reimagined
Peppermint Lane in downtown,lighting of the downtown paths;a downtown
buildings holiday lights competition;and new bows and garland on light poles;
the holiday programming proposed for each weekend in December including:
Harbor Lights Festival at The Water's Edge Park,Artwalk in Downtown,
Christmas Village at Heritage Park,Festivus Celebration at The Water's Edge
Park and Downtown,and Health Goals Bridgewalk starting at Heritage Park;
and month-long promotions.Ms.Kluge reported that the cost to implement the
project is approximately$500,000 and the committee is recommending$50,000
a year for five years from the City of Corpus Christi.The presentation team
included Alyssa Barrera,Executive Director of the Downtown Management
District,and Maria Pedraza,Harbor Lights Festival.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
Harbor Lights collaboration on the project;the cost for the project;advertising
of the project;and a suggestion from a council member to incorporate the
beach.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 22 -251
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code of Ordinances to
increase alarm permit fees and adopt a new animal care service
fee schedule(1st Reading 3/20118)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to increase alarm permit fees:
and adopting new animal care service fee schedule.
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.Police Chief
Mike Markle stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances to increase alarm permit fees and adopt a new animal care service
fee schedule.The ordinance has been amended to reflect that the animal care
fee schedule will be submitted to City Council annually for review.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina and Council
Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031404
23. Second Reading Ordinance- Emergency Medical Services
Recommended Fee Changes(1st Reading 3/20/18)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt ambulance rates
schedule and to increase ambulance service permitting fees.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to adopt the recommended Emergency Medical Services
(EMS)fee changes.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:improvements to
collection of services;the actual cost of services versus the charges for service;
the current rates for ambulance services do not include cost of itemized
charges;the proposed rates for ambulance services incorporating an average
of all consumables being used;the new rates will not recover the full cost of
services;the proposed fees being in line with other departments across the
state;the methodology used to determine fees;the users that would be
impacted by the fee adjustments;a council member's request to receive a
financial overview of EMS fees;a council member questioned re-couping costs
for firefighters that are already taxpayer funded;challenges with the health
insurance funds;best practices in other cities related to individuals that
continuously use EMS services that do not need emergency response;and the
community paramedic program.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on
second reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina and Council
Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No:031405
24. One Reading Ordinance for Parks and Recreation Fee
Adjustments
Ordinance amending City Code Sections 36-3 and 36-7 regarding
annual review of parks and recreation fee adjustments and declaring an
emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances regarding annual review of parks and recreation fee adjustments.
The amendment would require that all fee increases for Parks and Recreation
come before the City Council annually for review.Mr.Ellington provided the
proposed fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department.There were
no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics: previous action by
the City Council at the March 20,2018 Council meeting to approve Parks and
Recreation fees that are new or over 25%;Agenda Item 25 which includes
approval of Parks and Recreation Fees at or below 25%;and the fees
associated with The Water's Edge Park related to the food truck area.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed an emergency and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina and Council
Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031406
25. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving Parks and Recreation Fee
changes at or below 25%
Ordinance authorizing Parks and Recreation fee adjustments.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve Parks and
Recreation Fee changes at or below 25%.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:why the item is
being presented as an emergency reading;how cost of service is determined;
the costs associated with rental of the Greenwood Softball Complex;
recovering full cost of service for athletic field rentals;and if proof of liability is
required for use of the athletic fields.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend the ordinance by deleting
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the emergency declaration within the ordinance and changing the ordinance
to a first reading,seconded by Council Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously
(Council Member Rubio was absent).
Council Member Molina 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: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina and Council
Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -271
26. First Reading Ordinance-Five Year Lease for Property near
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant for operation of public archery
range
Ordinance authorizing execution of a five-year lease agreement with
Tejas Bowmen Archery Club for use of the property near Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant off McKenzie Road to maintain and operate
a public archery range.
Mayor McComb referred to Nem 26.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo
stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a five-year lease agreement
with Tejas Bowmen Archery Club for use of property near the Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant off McKenzie Road to maintain and operate a
public archery range.The Tejas Bowman Archery Club is responsible for
maintenance,archery operation,and mowing.There is no lease payment for
the use of the property.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the use of the
property as an in-kind service;the termination clause in the contract should the
City decide to repurpose the property;concerns regarding the use of City
property without the City receiving revenue;and the Tejas Bowmen Archery
Club receiving membership fees.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council
Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Molina and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Sale of 3 Park Properties
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Ordinance approving the sale of following 3 properties: a) Congress Park
(4017 Capitol)to Southern Builder Co. LLC for$180,000; b) Creekway
Park(7306 Prairie) to Southern Builder Co. LLC for$75,000; and c)
Violet Park (4301 Violet)to Isaac Camacho and Janet L. Camacho for
$115,000.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item to approve the sale of three park
properties:Congress Park,Creekway Park and Violet Park.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed and approved
on first reading with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28 -361
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 30 and 31.
28. Supply Agreement for 24 months for police uniforms
Motion authorizing a 24 month supply agreement for police uniforms and
accessories with Galls, LLC, from Lexington, Texas via BuyBoard for a
total amount not to exceed $241,294.48.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contracts with
property owners in the Nottingham Acres Unit 2 Subdivision
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Professional Services Contracts and Amendments -Construction
Inspection Staff Support(Capital Improvement Program and Bond
Projects)
Motion authorizing multiple amendments, and award of new contracts for
Representative Services totaling $2,623,040 with options to
administratively execute two 6 month renewals for providing Construction
Inspection Staff Support for Engineering Services.
1. Award (NEVN) contract to AGICM -6 Inspectors at$1,060,800
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2. Award contract amendments to Freese and Nichols-3 Inspectors at
$480,640
3. Award (NEW) contract to Heneco-5 Inspectors at$894,400
4. Award (NEW) contract to Maverick Engineering - 1 Inspector at
$187,200
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Construction Change Order No.7 for the O. N.Stevens Water
Treatment Plant High Service Building No. 3 Project for correction
of soil and drainage issues at the project site(Capital Improvement
Program)
Motion authorizing Construction Change Order No. 7 with PLW Cadagua
Partners of The Woodlands, Texas in the amount of$182,629.43 for the
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant High Service Building No. 3.
(Capital Improvement Program -CIP)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Construction Contract for Citywide Lift station Repairs 2017-2018
(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with Associated Construction
Partners Ltd., of Boerne, Texas in the amount of$1,496,000 for Citywide
Lift Station Repairs 2017-2018 for the total base bid. (Capital
Improvement Program -CIP)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Professional Services Contract-Citywide Lift Station Repairs
2018-2019
Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$385,650 for
Citywide Lift Station Repairs 2018-2019 for design, bid, and construction
phase services. (Capital Improvement Program -CIP)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Construction Contract for Downtown Street Traffic Signals and
Area Improvements (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Siemens Industry, Inc., of Austin, Texas in the
amount of$2,989,286 for Downtown Street Traffic Signals and Area
Improvements. (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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35. Approval of a one-year software licensing and support agreement
for LANDesk
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a one-year
software licensing and support agreement with SHI Government
Solutions, Inc., of Austin, for LANDesk software in the amount of
$80,602.20 pursuant to the cooperative purchasing contract with the
Texas Department of Information Resources with an option to renew for
up to two additional years for a multiyear amount not to exceed
$241,806.60 subject to annual appropriations.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Reimbursement Resolution for Solid Waste Certificates of
Obligation
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself
for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds one or more
series of taxable obligations to be issued by the City in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $7,500,000 for authorized purposes relating to
constructing various City improvements; authorizing matters incident and
related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 421
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 42.The Council went into
executive session at 5:47 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
6:21 p.m.
42. 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 equipment and
chemicals utilized in the disinfection of water, Texas Government Code
551.076 to deliberate security devices, personnel, and audit(s) related to
the aforesaid matter(s), and Texas Government Code§551.089 to
deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices related to the
aforesaid matter(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.
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