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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 April 17, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on April 24, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of April 2018.
R ecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,April 17,2018 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 11:35 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mrs. Dorothy Dundas,Texas Apostolic Prayer
Network.
Mrs.Dorothy Dundee gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Steve Viera,
Director of Human Resources.
Director of Human Resources Steven Viera 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 Mlles 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 April 10, 2018, "National Equal Pay Day".
Proclamation declaring April 16-21, 2018, "Week of the Young Child".
Proclamation declaring April 22-29, 2018, "Medical Laboratory
Professionals Week".
Proclamation declaring April 26-May 13, 2018, "The 81st Buccaneer
Days Celebration".
Commendation recognizing Steve Chapman, Calallen Varsity Baseball
Coach, for 1,000 wins.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and a commendation and
conducted the swearing-in ceremony for 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.Wendy Herman,Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders
Association,5325 Yorktown,spoke regarding Agenda Item 16,a resolution
adopting the City of Corpus Christi Annexation Guidelines,publicly thanking
City staff for negotiating with the Homebuilders Association and stated that the
builders still believe that an annexation policy will stunt growth in the City.
James Skrobarczyk,714 Oriole,spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 16,a
resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi Annexation Guidelines and
expressed the need to implement the master plans.Isabel Araiza,326
Poenisch,spoke regarding the past and present state of housing;the City
denying citizens'access to resources;potential budget cuts to City services;
and the City giving advantages to corporate businesses.Julie Rogers,710
Furman,spoke regarding the value of public libraries and potential Library
Department budget cuts.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding the
Water Department and related legal issues.Selena Ortega,5933 Parkview
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Drive,spoke regarding the upcoming budget,including reinvesting in the most
needed areas and prioritizing the use of funds to ensure domestic tranquility.
Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,urged the City Council to meet with the City's
Port of Corpus Christi Authority appointees regarding activities at the Port.
Sylvia Campos,4410 Fern,spoke regarding potential budget cuts to the Library
and her previous request for the City to reach out to entities in the City's
Industrial districts to pay their share of taxes.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,
provided a history of the Houston Astros.Reagan Brown,5830 McArdle,spoke
regarding the following: Agenda Item 16,a resolution adopting the City of
Corpus Christi Annexation Guidelines;the Development Services Department's
audit related to the trust funds;and revisiting the 65-and-over homestead
exemption.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Guff Breeze Boulevard,asked the
City Council to appoint her to the vacant District 1 Council Member position.
David Pena,4726 Prescott,spoke regarding Agenda Item 13,a lease
agreement with Tejas Bowmen Archery Club for use of property near the
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plan,and provided information regarding the
history,maintenance and operations of the Tejas Bowmen Archery Club.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Parks and Recreation Department will host the ribbon cutting for The
Waters Edge on Wednesday,April 18,2018 at 6:00 p.m.at The Great Lawn
near McCaughan Park.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington
presented a video related to the completion of The Water's Edge Park and
provided information regarding a proposed donation from Fulton Coastcon
Contractors and Texas AMM University-Corpus Christi named Islanders Courts.
2)Code Enforcement and the Solid Waste Services Department,along with the
Texas General Land Office and Texas Parks and Wildlife,are hosting the
Vessel Turn-in Program event.The event is free for the public to dispose of
unwanted vessels and boat trallere.Proof of ownership is required and any
gas,oil or batteries must be removed prior to drop off.The event will run from
April 24,2018 through April 28,2018 from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.at the Laguna
Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant,located at 201 Jester Street.3)City
Manager Rose recognized Megan Ysassi,Human Resources Department
Learning and Development Analyst,who won 1st place in the International
Toastmasters Corpus Christi Area Speech Contest 4)City Manager Rose
recognized Director of Human Resources Steven Viera who has been selected
as one of 30 nationwide finalist for the NextGen Public Service Award.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 10, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.A council member
reported a typographical error on Page 4,second paragraph.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
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H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced
that Council Member Lindsey-Opel was abstaining on Item 10.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina,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
3. One-Year Service Agreement for Pump Repair and Replacement
Services for Water Utilities
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Smith Pump
Company of Waco, Texas, for Pump Repair and Replacement Services
for a total amount not to exceed$244,460,with two one-year options for
a total potential multi-year amount of up to$733,380.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-055
4. Purchase of 42 trucks for the Utilities Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of twenty-eight(28)2018 F-150 trucks
from Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas; five(5) 2018 F-450 trucks from
Grande Truck Center of San Antonio, Texas; eight(8)2018 F-250 trucks,
and one(1)2018 F-350 truck from Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels,
Texas via BuyBoard for a total amount of$1,441,898.04.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-056
5. Master Services Agreement for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plan
Site Infrastructure Improvements(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing a Master Service Agreement(MSA)with Freese and
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Nichols, Inc., (FNI)of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$300,000 for
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant(ONSWTP) Site Infrastructure
Improvements for a base year and two (2)optional one-year
administrative renewals allowing a total potential multi-year not to exceed
amount of$900,000. (Capital Improvement Program-CIP)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-057
6. Purchase of a Kubota Farm Tractor for Beach Operations
Motion authorizing the purchase of a Kubota farm tractor from Ewald
Kubota, of Corpus Christi, Texas, via BuyBoard for the total amount not to
exceed $74,960.90.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-058
7. Purchase of Seven (7)Utility Terrain Vehicles for Parks and
Recreation
Motion authorizing the purchase of four Kubota RTV-X900G-A utility
terrain vehicles and three Kubota RTV-X900H-W for$118,263 from
Ewald Kubota, of Corpus Christi, Texas.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-059
8. Five-Year Service Agreement for magazine and newspaper
subscriptions for the City Libraries
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for magazine and
newspaper subscriptions with W.T. Cox Information Services, from
Shallotte, North Carolina, via BuyBoard for a total amount not to exceed
$70,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-060
9. Service Agreement for two years for automatic door services and
repairs at the Corpus Christi International Airport
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Door Direct of
Corpus Christi, Texas to provide Automatic Door services and repairs for
Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)for a total amount not to
exceed $95,160,with two one-year options allowing a total potential
multi-year not to exceed amount of$190,320.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-061
11. Resolution adopting the City's Guidelines and Criteria for Granting
Tax Abatements
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031413
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
funds for training and equipment for the Police Department(1st
Reading 3127118)
Ordinance accepting $26,475.49 from State of Texas- Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education Account; and appropriating $26,475.49
in Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031414
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Five Year Lease for Property near
Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant for operation of public archery
range(1st Reading 3127118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031415
10. Resolution approving the revisions to the Type A Guidelines
adopted in 2018
Resolution Approving Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation Amended Guidelines and Criteria for Granting Business
Incentives.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.
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: 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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Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No:031412
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 141
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at or near 718 South Navigation Boulevard (3/4 Vote
Required)
Case No. 1117-01 GMG Partners. LP.: Ordinance extending a Special
Permit for an additional 36 months(3 years)for property at or near 718
South Navigation Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 21. 2018):
Approval of the extension of the Special Permit for an additional 36
months(3 years).
Ordinance:
Case No. 1117-01 GMG Partners, LP: Ordinance amending Zoning
Ordinance 030511 on a property at or near 718 South Navigation
Boulevard by adding a 36-month time extension to the special permit
time limit initially approved.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to allow for the extension
of a Special Permit for an additional 38 months to allow for continuance of
resource extraction at the site,specifically sand,gravel,and dirt,and
accessory uses,including a temporary office and building to store equipment.
Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor
of the zoning change.A three-fourths majority vote of the City Council is
required for approval.Thomas Tiffin,Munoz Engineering and representative
for the applicant addressed questions regarding drainage on the subject
property.
Council Members and staff discussed the following topics:opposition regarding
the company addressing drainage improvements on Navigation Boulevard;If
GMG Partners,LP has met required inspections;state law to mitigate water;
the drainage plan In place;and tabling the Item to allow GMG Partners,LP to
meet with Driscoll Foundation to discuss drainage issues.
Mayor McComb opened the pubic hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to table this item,seconded by Council
Member Rubio.This item was tabled 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
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Abstained: 0
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28-291
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 28-29.The Council went into executive session at 1:28 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:15 p.m.
28. 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 annexation,
the provision of water and wastewater services in newly annexed and
unincorporated areas,the development of properties owned by the City,
contractual obligations pursuant to the lease of property to SOH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc. near the intersection of State Highway 286 and Weber
Road, the City's wastewater-related trust funds, and the City's master
plan for the provision of wastewater in the aforementioned area and
areas adjacent thereto and pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.072 to discuss and deliberate the lease and value of the
aforementioned real property owned by the City when deliberation in
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.
29. 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 annexation, the
provision of water and wastewater services in unincorporated areas,
Sections 55-110 and 55-111 of the City Code, contractual obligations
related to the provision of water in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction,
the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International
Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, and other development related
codes, platting and other development obligations in the extraterritorial
jurisdiction, development-related fees, legal issues related to
development by the London Independent School District, Chapter 552
and Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code, regulations of the
Texas Commission of Environmental Quality and Texas Public Utilities
Commission, related to the provision of water, and other state and local
legal matters related to the aforementioned issues.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 28 and 29.
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M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 15)
15. Public Hearing and First Reading -Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone#3 Traffic and Planning Analysis
Ordinance adopting the"Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3 Traffic and
Planning Analysis"specific plan; and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone s3 Traffic and Planning Analysis.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:staff remaining close
to the project;follow-up with stakeholders,TIRZ 93 Board,and City Council in
30,60 or 90 days regarding the status of the plan;and funding for short-term
projects.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 16-171
16. Resolution Adopting City of Corpus Christi Annexation Guidelines
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the City of Corpus
Christi's Annexation Guidelines.Mr.McGinn stated that staff met with the
Coastal Bend Homeowners Association and presented the negotiated
modifications.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:clarification of the
stakeholders'votes against the annexation policy;requirements for the master
plan;the status of the master plans;the status of the London Area Master Plan;
standard practice for updating plans;developers opposition to the annexation
guidelines;staff meeting with stakeholders to negotiate modifications to the
guidelines;any annexations would require City Council action;a feasibility
study regarding service plans for smaller tracts of land; review of the
annexation guidelines after the master plan is approved;and the annexation
process being pursuant to state law.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the resolution by
replacing Exhibit A with the modified annexation guidelines,seconded by
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Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Wendy Herman,
Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders Association,5325
Yorktown,spoke regarding the compromise between staff and the Coastal
Bend Homebuilders Association and stated that she was available for questions
from the City Council.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the resolution as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This Resolution was passed as
amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031416
17. Professional Services Contracts and Amendments -Construction
Inspection Staff Support(Capital Improvement Program and Bond
Projects)
Motion authorizing multiple amendments, and award new contracts for
Representative Services totaling $2,086,400 with optional renewals
approved by City Council for providing Construction Inspection Staff
Support for Engineering Services.
1. Award (NEVV)contract to AGICM -6 Inspectors at$1,060,800
2. Award contract amendments to Freese and Nichols-2 Inspectors at
$318,400
3. Award (NEVV) contract to Heneco-4 Inspectors at$707,200
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to award professional services
contracts and amendments for construction inspection staff support.Mr.
Edmonds explained that adjustments were made based on direction from City
Council at the April 10,2018 Council meeting to reduce the positions from 15 to
12 and requiring any contract extensions come before the City Council for
approval.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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: M2018-082
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O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 18-211
18. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the Click It
or Ticket Grant
Ordinance accepting $17,989.64 from State of Texas, Department of
Transportation for FY2018 Click It or Ticket program grant; and
appropriating $17,989.64 in Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate$17,989.64 from the
Department of Transportation for the 2018 Click-It-or-Ticket program grant.
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 Rubio.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
19. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State Grant
funds for the 2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program
Ordinance accepting $336,443 from State of Texas Governor's
Homeland Security Grants Division for funding eligible under FY2017
Department of Homeland Security Grant Program-Operation
Stonegarden; and appropriating $336,443 in Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate$336,443 from the State of
Texas Governors Homeland Security Grants Division.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
20. First Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for Jimenez Engineering
Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers("ICE)
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
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Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Jimenez
Engineering Solutions, LLC, dba International Consulting Engineers,to
provide a grant of up to$125,000, for the creation of jobs; appropriating
said funds from the Business/Job Development Fund; and amending the
budget.
Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation,
stated that International Consulting Engineers(ICE)is requesting a Type A fund
grant in the amount of 8125,000.ICE plans to expand their current business by
investing$1.4 million in a new development at 261 Saratoga Boulevard and
creating 25 full-time positions with an average annual salary of$50,000.Mr.
Culbertson presented Information on the project's economic impact and
return-on-investment.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and Mr.Culbertson discussed the following topics:the
current average occupancy of office buildings In Corpus Christi;reviewing the
Type A guidelines regarding inventory of office space;a previous request for
Type A funding regarding improvements to an existing building;and the
location of the new building.
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 Gualardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for Regional Sports
Complex(Requires 28 day delay)
Ordinance authorizing execution of 40-year Lease Agreement with SOH
Sports and Entertainment, Inc. of approximately 203 acres located near
State Highway 286 @ FM 43 for a Regional Sports Complex and other
improvements with up to four 5-year extensions; and cancelling the
existing lease.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
announced that Council Member Garza was abstaining from this item.Director
of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to
execute a 40-year lease agreement with SOH Sports and Entertainment,Inc.
for a Regional Sports Complex.Mr.Ellington introduced representatives from
SOH Sports and Entertainment,Inc.,Derrick Hegmon and Bert Quintanilla.Mr.
Ellington presented the following information:the contract negotiations;an
area map;a site plan;the regional sports complex improvements;other
commercial improvements;and performance milestones.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:a
council member's concerns regarding the lease of$1 for 203 acres with the City
not receiving benefits from the regional sports complex;the regional sports
complex being a quality of life project;the rendering of the building;how long
the process has taken regarding the project;plans to address the floodway;if
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the Goodway property will be open to the public;building of Oso Parkway;the
percentage of the park accessible to the public;and usability of the land.
Council Member Rubio 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: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 22-27)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 22,24,25,and 27.
22. Professional Service Management Agreement for the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History
Resolution to execute a five-month agreement with CCMJV, LLC of
Corpus Christi, Texas to operate and manage the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Supply Agreement for two years for the purchase of liquid caustic
soda solution for the O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant(Council
Priority-Water)
Motion authorizing a two year supply agreement with Univar USA, Inc., of
Kent,Washington for the purchase of liquid caustic soda solution for a
total amount not to exceed$7,513,545.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution granting petition requesting annexation by area
landowners of approximately 13.72 acres of land into the territorial
limits of the City of Corpus Christi.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Consulting Services for RESTORE Act Project Development and
Grant Application Preparation and Submittal
Motion authorizing contract with Sarosdy Consulting, Inc., of Austin,
Texas, for one year for grant proposal development, submittal and
advisor services associated with the RESTORE Act for$49,595 with
options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods with a total
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potential multi-year amount not-to-exceed $148,785.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Interlocal Agreement for soil analysis
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in an
amount not to exceed $2,400 for the implementation of a soil testing
program.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Renewal of Property Insurance for City-Owned Property
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary
to renew property insurance, including All Risk, Flood, Named Storm,
Wnd/Hail, Earthquake, and Equipment Breakdown insurance through
Carlisle Insurance Agency, Broker of Record, for upcoming policy year
(May 5th, 2018-May 5th 2019) in exchange$2,110,480.05, of which
$861,538.43 is required for the remainder of FY 2017-2018.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
O, BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 301 •
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 30.The Council went into
executive session at 5:15 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
5:39 p.m.
30. 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 appointment of
City Council representative for District 1 and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.074(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the
appointment, employment, and duties of the City Council representative
for District 1.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Mayor McComb announced that one of the
applicants did not meeting the eligibility requirements to be considered for
appointment on April 24,2018.The following motion was considered:
Motion naming four applicants for the vacant District 1 Council Member
position as follows:Julian Antonio Firo,Garde Robertson Meyer,Everett Albert
Roy,and Gilbert Zeke Trevino.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated that the applicants will participate in
public interviews on April 24,2018 at 3:00 p.m during the City Council meeting.
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
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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S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
members discussed the following items:preparing a fact sheet regarding the
industrial district agreements;a recommendation to add a section to the City
Council agenda titled"Strategic Future Issues"to consider long-range issues;a
request for advice on how to run the meeting more efficiently Including rules
of decorum and parliamentary procedure;and the opportunity to discuss and
establish the City Council's priorities and goals.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:46 p.m.
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