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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 24, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on May 8, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 24,2018 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 Betty Vestal, Church of Acts.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Richie Quintero,
Deputy Fire Chief.
Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero 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 the roll and verified that a quorum
of the 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.Muerte.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McCamb,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 I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 2018, "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Proclamation declaring May 3, 2018, "Las Donas de la Corte Day".
Proclamation declaring April 25, 2018, "Joseph Kilgore Day".
Proclamation declaring April 29- May 5, 2018, "National Small Business
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 2, 2018 as"Maternal Mental Health
Awareness Day"and April 30-May 6, 2018, "Maternal Mental Health
Awareness Week".
Proclamation declaring May 6- 12, 2018, "National Children's Mental
Health Awareness Week".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
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.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding the City not enforcing the
Texas Highway Beautification Act and blocked sidewalks.Tom Krepel,2618
Windhollow,spoke regarding the budget discussions and City Council priorities
regarding the budget process.Kyle Winston,5757 S.Staples,Jillian Becquet,
6313 N.Washam,and Bill Durrill,615 S.Upper Broadway,spoke in support of
Agenda Item 3,a professional service management agreement with CCMJV,
LLC to operate and manage the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History.
Richard Troop,4825 Everhart,CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors,
provided information regarding affordable housing in Corpus Christi.Cleo
Rodriguez,137 Rossiter,President of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of
Commerce,provided an update on the United Corpus Christi Chamber's
activities.Chuck Anderson,706 Imperial Harbor,requested assistance from the
City regarding a Kaboom Grant Application for Dolphin Park.Alissa Mejia,4302
Ocean Drive,spoke regarding a resolution approved by the Parks and
Recreation Advisory committee requesting inclusion in Bond 2018 for increased
park amenities for City parks.Margaret Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding
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the Water Department and related legal issues.Julie Rogers,710 Furman,
spoke regarding potential budget cuts to City services and a one cent properly
tax increase dedicated to public safety.Isabel Araiza,726 Poenisch,spoke
regarding economic development tax incentives and potential budget cuts.
Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,encouraged citizens to attend town hall meetings
and City events.Sylvia Campos,4410 Fern,provided an example letter that
could be used by the City to reach out to entities in the City's industrial districts
to pay Weir share of taxes.Claude Axel,741 Crestview Drive,spoke regarding
City Council listening to comments made by community activists and issues
with homeless individuals around City Hall.Rudy Medina,5413 Cain Drive,
spoke regarding code enforcement issues with a neighbor on an adjacent
Property.
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. FISCAL 2017-2018 BUDGET UPDATE
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan provided a brief update
on the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget Mr.Houlihan presented the following
information through March 2018:general fund revenues related to sales tax,
other taxes,bingo tax and public safety services;expenditures;and a
summary of the revenues and expenditures for the General,Enterprise,
Internal Service,Debt Service,and Special Revenue Funds.
b. HEALTH BENEFITS UPDATE
Director of Human Resources Steven Viera provided an update on the status of
the admire,Police,and Fire health plans.
c. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
City Manager Rose stated that this category was requested by a council
member to be placed on the agenda and will be placed under City Manager's
Comments.
d. OTHER
None.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 17, 2018 and Workshop Session of April 19,
2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Hunter
and passed unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 34)
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 34.The Council went into executive session at 1:29 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:07 p.m.
34. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning potential participation in AEP Texas
Central Company rate case regarding application for Distribution Cost
Recovery Factor at Texas Public Utility Commission.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 34.
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE(
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3- 111
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.A council member requested that Item 3 be pulled for
individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Rubio,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
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
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-084
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5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031418
6. 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
potential multi-year amount not-to-exceed $148,785.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-085
7. Interlocal Agreement for soil analysis
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas A8M AgriLife Extension Service in an
amount not to exceed$2,400 for the implementation of a soil testing
program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031419
8. Second Reading -Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3 Traffic
and Planning Analysis(1st Reading 4/17118)
Ordinance adopting the"Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3 Traffic and
Planning Analysis" specific plan; and amending the Comprehensive Plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031420
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Click It or Ticket Grant(1st Reading 4/17118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031421
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State
Grant funds for the 2017 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program
(1st Reading 4117118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031422
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for Jimenez
Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting
Engineers ("ICE)(1st Reading 4/17/18) (Council Priority-
Economic Development)
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031423
3. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.Assistant to the City Manager Esther
Velazquez stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a five-month
agreement with CCMJV,LLC to operate and manage the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History.Council members and City Manager Margie C.
Rose discussed:public comments made regarding the management of the
Museum;the approval of the contract;and the Request for Proposal process.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Gualardo.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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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
Enactment No: 031417
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 12 -141
12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amendments to the
London Area Wastewater Master Plan
Ordinance amending the London Area Wastewater Master Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan; amending related elements of the
Comprehensive Plan; and providing for severance and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the London Area
Wastewater Master Plan.The amendments are based on anticipated
development in the area with higher densities than previously planned.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez presented the following:a map of the subject area;the subject
area in relation to the Greenwood Wastewater Service Area;the existing
adopted master plan;the master plan recommended to the Planning
Commission;an alternative plan;and staffs recommendation.
Council Members and staff discussed the following topics:the expanded
service area;the water plan for the London Area;and evaluation of the
transportation plan.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating and
transferring trust funds for Trunk Main Line Extension
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement
Ordinance appropriating and transferring $350,000.00 from Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund, $750,000.00 from Water Distribution
Main Trust Fund, and $1,166,283.53 from Water Arterial Transmission
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and Grid Main Trust Fund to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund;
executing a Wastewater Trunk Main Line Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement with Braselton Custom Homes Ltd, LP; and
appropriating $4,266,283.53 to reimburse Developer in accordance with
Agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the execution
of a Wastewater Trunk Main Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement with Braselton Custom Homes Ltd,LP for the construction of a lift
station and installation of 8,896 linear feet of 16-Inch force main and 1,500 feet
of gravity sewer line.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:current wastewater
acreage fees;Insufficient funds in trust fund;and a review of wastewater
acreage fee structure.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed and approved on first
reading with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 6665 Lipes Boulevard.(314 Vote
Required)
Case No. 0218-01 Dorsal Development. LLC.: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6665 Lipes Boulevard from"FR" Farm Rural District
to the"RM-1"Multifamily 1 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 21. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from"FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Ordinance:
Case No. 0218-01 Dorsal Development, LLC.: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6665 Lipes Boulevard from"FR"Farm Rural District
to the"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District.
Mayor McComb referred to item 14.City Secretary Rebecca L.Buena stated
that a three-fourths majority vote of the City Council Is required for approval.
Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose
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of this item Is to rezone the subject property to allow for construction of a
multifamily apartment complex.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning
Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the proximity of Del
Mar College to the subject property;the zoning for Del Mar College property;
Del Mar College not wanting to extend Bronx Avenue;that previous decisions
by the City Council regarding transportation were based on lower density for
the area;whether Lipes Boulevard has been completed;if the developer
would be required to construct right-of-way;the number of units expected to
be built access to the subject property;concerns regarding public safety
access;and Corpus Christi Independent School District's concerns regarding
increased traffic with density other than single-family.
Council Member Garza made a motion to deny the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3- Mayor McComb,Council Member Molina and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 16.171
16. One-Reading Action Item -Amendment to the Municipal Lease
Line of Credit Agreement
Motion approving an amendment to the municipal lease line of credit
agreement with Frost Bank to extend the term of the agreement through
September 30, 2018.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 16.Director of
Finance Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item Is to approve
an amendment to the municipal lease line of credit agreement to extend the
term of the agreement through September 30,2018.The City went through a
procurement process to acquire a new master lease purchase agreement
however,the agreement Is still being negotiated.There are five
lease-purchase items that are ready for delivery or very close to being
delivered and this amendment would allow the City to take possession of these
vehicles.In response to a council member,Ms.Sanchez stated that the
extension does not change any terms of the agreement There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-067
17. 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,
Wind/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$38.43 is required for the remainder of FY 2017-2018.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
announced that Council Member Hunter was abstaining from this item.City
Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize
renewal of property insurance,including All Risk,Flood,Named Storm,
Wind/Hall,Earthquake,and Equipment Breakdown insurance through Carlisle
Insurance Agency,Broker of Record.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:ownership of
Carlisle Insurance Agency and if the contract requires notification of change of
ownership;FEMA reimbursement as a result of Hurricane Harvey;utilizing the
reserve funds;repairs to City facilities;and changes to the Financial Policy
regarding reserve funds.
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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio
and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No: M2018-068
N. PUBLIC INTERVIEWS FOR DISTRICT 1 COUNCIL MEMBER VACANCY(To be
held at approximately 3:00 p.m.)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item N.Mayor
McComb stated that the purpose of this item is to conduct public Interviews for
the District 1 Council Member vacancy.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
introduced the four(4)finalists:Julian Firo,Carrie Robertson Meyer,Everett
Albert Roy,and Gilbert Trevino.
City Secretary Huerta explained the public interview process.The finalists will
have one(1)minute to make introductory comments.The finalists will be asked
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the four(4)questions that were filed with their application packets.The
finalists will have two(2)minutes to answer each question.The finalists will
have one(1)minutes to make closing comments.
The finalists drew lots for the rotation through each question as follows:1)
Everett Albert Roy;2)Gilbert Trevino;3)Julian Firo;and 4)Carrie Robertson
Meyer.The finalists provided responses to the following questions:
1)Why do you want to be a City Council member and what makes you the
most qualified candidate?
2)What do you believe should be Council priorities?
3)What would your priorities be as a District 1 Council Member?
4)What is your understanding of the council-manager form of government?
After completing the interview process,Mayor McComb thanked each finalist
for submitting their names and showing a commitment to their community.
15. 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 15.The Council went into executive session at
3:38 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at 4:06 p.m.and the
following motion was considered:
Motion appointing Everett Albert Roy as District 1 Council Member to serve the
remaining council term vacated by Carolyn Vaughn.
Mayor McComb 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:M2018-066
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 4:12 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 4:20 p.m.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (NONE(
Q. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18.30(
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Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 24,25,and 20.Council
members requested information on Items 20 and 28.
18. Resolution for Service Agreement for Emergency Removal,
Installation, and Repair of Equipment for Police Vehicles
Resolution authorizing a 24-month service agreement with Auto Works
Unlimited of Corpus Christi, Texas, for emergency removal, installation,
and repair of equipment for police vehicles, for a total amount not to
exceed$150,000.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Two-Year Lease Agreement for 21 Unmarked Vehicles for Police
Department
Motion authorizing a two-year lease agreement for 21 unmarked vehicles
with Acme Auto Leasing, LLC, North Haven, Connecticut, via
Houston-Galveston Area Council, for the total amount not to exceed
$272,680.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution for Maintenance Agreement and Purchase of
Ambulance Stretchers and Power Loaders
Resolution authorizing a seven-year service agreement with Stryker
Medical of Chicago, Illinois and the purchase of two power stretchers, two
manual stretchers, two power loaders for a total amount not to exceed
$117,297.60.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Two-Year Service Agreement for Generator Service and Repair for
Fire Department
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for generator service
and repair with Loftin Equipment Company, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas for
an amount not to exceed$38,700, with one one-year option for a total
potential multi-year amount of$58,050.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Construction Contract for Community Park Development and
Improvements-West Guth Park Project (Bond 2012,Proposition
4)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute a
construction contract with Mako Contracting, LLC of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$909,407.08 for the Community Park
Development and Improvements- West Guth Park project for the base
bid plus additive alternates 1 and 2. (Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Service Agreement for Playground and Installation for Phase 2
and 3 of the Play for All Playground at Manuel Q. Salinas Park
Motion authorizing and eight-month service agreement for the purchase
and installation of playground equipment for phase 2 and 3 for the play for
all playground at Manuel Q. Salinas Park from ExerPlay Inc. of Cedar
Crest, New Mexico, via BuyBoard, for a total amount not to exceed
$202,129.15.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Purchase of Three John Deere Tractors
Motion authorizing the purchase of three John Deere tractors from
Ag-Pro of Taft, Texas via BuyBoard,for the total amount not to exceed
$57,187.26.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Amendment to Professional Services Contract-Strategic
Integration (Travel Demand Model) Feasibility Study
Motion for authorization to execute Amendment No. 1 to a professional
services contract with CDM Smith, of Austin, Texas in the amount of
$410,045, for a total restated fee of$459,998,for Strategic Integration
(Travel Demand Model) Feasibility Study.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Purchase of Ten Traffic Signal Control Cabinets for Street
Operations
Motion authorizing the purchase of ten traffic signal control cabinets from
Mobotrex of Davenport, Iowa, via BuyBoard, for the total amount not to
exceed $81,500.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Purchase of Five Wavetronix Radar Detection Systems for Street
Operations
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Motion authorizing the purchase of five Wavetronix radar detection
systems from Twincrest Technologies of Fort Worth, Texas via
Houston-Galveston Area Council for a total amount not to exceed
$91,850.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Supply Agreement for Crushed Concrete for Solid Waste
Operations
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with Southern Crushed
Concrete of The Woodlands, Texas for crushed concrete for a total
amount not to exceed $61,500.00, with a one-year option for a total
potential multi-year amount of$123,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Supply Agreement or Non-Shear Flexible Couplings for Utilities
Department
Motion authorizing a 36-month supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for non-shear flexible
couplings for a total amount not to exceed $220,321.13.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Supply Agreement for Calcium Hypochlorite for Various City
Departments
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Chemrite, Inc. of
Buford, Georgia for calcium hypochlorite for a total amount not to exceed
$169,096.20.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 31 -321
31. Discussion with possible action to create a North Beach
Infrastructure Task Force.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3t.Council Member Lindsey-Opel stated that
she requested that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss utilizing the
expertise of Jeff Blackard,who is developing a resort-type facility on North
Beach,to assist with accelerating the concept of North Beach.Council Member
Opel discussed creating a task force comprised of Mr.Blackard,Buenas County
Commissioner Carolyn Vaughn,and Jerry Shoemaker or a city staff member to
be named by the City Manager.
Council members discussed the following topics:other stakeholders that may
be interested in participating in a task force;waiting until newly appointed
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District 1 Council Member Everett Roy was sworn-in to allow his input on the
task force discussion;the urgency of creating a task force right now to utilize
materials from the Harbor Bridge project;how the individuals proposed to be
on the task force were identified;and how the proposed task forces work
would differ from work already performed by the Planning Department and
Gateway Planning related to the North Beach Redevelopment Initiative.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to create a North Beach Infrastructure Task Force comprised of Nueces
County Commissioner Carolyn Vaughn,Jeff Blackard,and a city staff member
to be named by the City Manager,to accomplish the following tasks:review
the North Beach Master Plan;identify an implementation plan;and provide a
report to the City Council.
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: 6- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member
Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council
Member Smith
Nay: 2- Mayor McComb and Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-069
32. Community First Village
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Assistant City Manager Keith Selman
introduced Texas ABM University-Corpus Christi(TAMU-CC)students John
Reed and Robert Tepera.Mr.Reed stated that the purpose of this item is to
discuss the Community First(Village In Austin,Texas.The students presented
the following Information:the four homelessness recommendations made by
the Corpus Christi Advisory Council Program to City Council;the two programs,
the Homeless Workers Program and Tiny Homes Program,currently being
researched by TAMU-CC Masters in Public Administration(MPA)graduate
students;the students'group objectives for the programs;a general overview
and key findings from Community First(Village;and recommendations for a
Tiny Homes Program including:securing land for the community, identifying
an appropriate organization to manage the community,and establishing a
strategic plan for building and managing the community.
Council members,Mr.Reed,and Mr.Tepera discussed the following topics:if
the Tiny Homes community would include assisting those individuals impacted
by Hurricane Harvey;and appreciation for the work being performed by the
MPA graduate students.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 331
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 33.The Council went into
executive session at 5:29 p.m.The Council returned from Executive Session at
5:48 p.m.
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33. 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
exchange and value of real property at or near the intersection of Rodd
Field Road and Yorktown Boulevard 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,
property at or near the intersection of Rodd Field Road and Yorktown
Boulevard.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to place an
item on the May 15,2018 City Council agenda for discussion and possible
action regarding the appointment of a subcommittee to evaluate the
wastewater proposals and Request for Qualifications(RFQ)for Program
Manager,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 p.m.
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