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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 June 12, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on June 19, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of June 2018.
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City Council
Tuesday,June 12,2018 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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other Information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting W order at 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Sorenson, Bridgeway Church.
Pastor Steve Sorenson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Belinda
Mercado, Director of Information Technology.
Director of Information Technology Belinda Mercado 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:
Interim City Manager Keith Selman,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Everett
Roy,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring June 9-19, 2018, "153rd Anniversary of the
Juneteenth Celebration,the Spirit of Emancipation Days".
Proclamation declaring June 12, 2018, "Women Veterans Day".
Proclamation declaring June 17, 2018 "National Garbage Worker Day",
and June 17-24, 2018, "National Garbage Worker Week".
Commendation for Ester Bernice Chatman Pollard, M.D. -Celebration of
30-Years Practicing Medicine at Coastal Bend Oncology Hematology.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and commendation.
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.Sherry Sells,5014 Wingfoob thanked Officer Cantu and the Solid Waste
Department for addressing illegal dumping complaints and spoke regarding
permits for ADA ramps.Bob Huff,5818 St.Andrews Drive,spoke regarding
Code Enforcement enforcing trash violations in the City.Mike Ryan,6634 Hunt
Drive,spoke regarding the Police Department's response to a vandalism
incident that occurred on South Fork Drive during the Memorial Day weekend.
Tina Butler,1450 Cambridge Drive,extended an invitation to the City Council
and the public to attend"Juneteenth in the Crest"on Saturday,June 16,2018
from 9:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.at the Dr.H.J.Williams Memorial Park located at
2500 Nueces Street Adam Carrington,2949 Riverbend Court;Gloria Randall
Scott,4422 S.Alameda;Errol Summerlin,Citizens Alliance for Fairness and
Progress;and Lamont Taylor,701 Stillman,spoke regarding the following
issues in the Hillcrest community:concern with the possible closure of the
Oveal Williams Senior Center;increased property taxes;Animal Care Services
addressing the increase in loose animals and rodents;increased vandalism;
the lack of lighting in the area;the cutting down of trees;asbestos control;and
neglecting the neighborhood.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,thanked
Police Chief Mike Markle and the Police Department for addressing the
removal of graffiti damage at the CC Prayer Chapel construction site.Patricia
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Polastri,1605 Ocean Drive,spoke in opposition to the new landscaping placed
in the median on Ocean Drive because it attracted roaches and rodents and
asked the City to reduce the number of palm trees in the area.Lisa Orsborn
Hernandez,5826 Llano Drive,spoke regarding the following topics:the City
Council conducting a search for a new City Manager;the appointment made
by Interim City Manager Keith Selman of Police Chief Mike Markle to Interim
Assistant City Manager;proposed budget cuts to Parks and Recreation;and tax
abatement agreements.Mimosa Thomas,710 Ponder Street,spoke regarding:
in opposition to the proposed closure of the Oveal Williams and Broadmoor
Senior Centers;requesting that the City Council submit a letter from the City of
Corpus Christi requesting that entities in the City's industrial districts pay their
share of taxes or donate funds to help keep senior centers,parks and libraries
open.Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen,requested that the City Council support the
U.S.Conference of Mayor's position regarding the Clean Power Act and the
Paris Climate Accord and spoke regarding banning plastic bags.Sylvia
Campos,4410 Fir,spoke regarding the following:the increase in rates
impacting attendance at Parks and Recreation's summer camps;the
appointment of Police Chief Mike Markle to Interim Assistant City Manager over
the Parks and Recreation Department;and proposed budget cuts to recreation
centers.Jim Klein,3501 Monterrey,asked the City Council to reconsider the
increases in summer latchkey program fees and requested that the Oveal
Williams Senior Center remain open.Mayor McComb requested that Interim
City Manager Keith Selman provide a report to the City Council regarding
utilization of Parks and Recreation programs.Emily Munoz,315 Rosebud,
spoke regarding concerns related to the Parks and Recreation's proposed
budget cuts and in opposition to the proposed closure of Broadmoor and Oveal
Williams Senior Centers.Julie Rogers,710 Furman,requested that the City of
Corpus Christi submit a letter requesting that the entities in the City's industrial
districts pay their share of taxes.Andrea Montalvo-Hamid,7030 Wakeforest,
spoke regarding the following:proposed budget cuts to the Parks and
Recreation budget;the proposed closure of the Broadmoor Senior Center;and
the submission of a letter by the City of Corpus Christi requesting that the
entities in the City's industrial districts pay their share of taxes.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hake!,spoke regarding the following:the utilization of Oveal
Williams Senior Center;requesting that entities in the industrial districts
provide/donate funding; in support of the appointment of Police Chief Mike
Markle as Interim Assistant City Manager;and the decisions regarding the
budget being made by the City Council.Margareta Fratila,3806 Tripoli,spoke
regarding the enforcement of street signs and numbers on homes.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Seliman reported on the following topics:
d. OTHER
1)The 2018 Storm Expo event will be held Saturday,June 16,2018 at the
American Bank Center in preparation for hurricane season.2)The Office of
Emergency Management is in the City Hall atrium today passing out
information related to hurricane season.3)The Development Services
Department is hosting two workshops that are free to homeowners interested
In doing construction in their homes.The sessions will be held on Friday,June
15,2018 and Tuesday,July 10,2018 at the Ben F.McDonald Public Library
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located at 4044 Greenwood Drive.4)Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon
are at 40%combined capacity.Stage 1 of the Drought Contingency Plan will
likely be implemented tomorrow,June 13,2018.The following measures will
be in effect lawn watering will be limited to once per week before 10:00 a.m.
and after 6:00 p.m.;hand watering is allowed at any time using a shut off
nozzle;foundations can be watered once a week with a hand hose;and during
this stage,commercial car washes and landscaping nurseries are not affected.
Stage 1 will be terminated when the combined capacity of Lake Corpus Christi
and Choke Canyon is over 50%.5)Interim City Manager Selman recognized the
following City employees:Battalion Chief Tony Perez and Firefighter II EMS
Michael Macias for receiving the lifesaving award and Gloria Posada,IT
Business Analyst Ill,for receiving the IT Support and Services Award at the
2018 Digital Government Summit Best of Texas Awards.
BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 351
35. Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 35.Rob Tully,
Gulf Coast Growth Venture Executive,stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the status of the Gulf Coast Ventures project Mr.Tully
presented the following information:the company's pledge to the community;
a project overview;the projected economic impact;the project timeline;the
company's commitment to safety;construction milestones;the Good Neighbor
Program;local hiring,education,and workforce development;quality of life
and community involvement;and environmental protection.Mr.Tully
announced his retirement and introduced his replacement Paul Guilfoyle.
Council members and Mr.Tully discussed the following topics:local education
and workforce development through Del Mar College or the Craft Training
Center;individuals Interested in careers in the trade industry must pass a drug
test;and growth of the region to build and sustain industry.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and returned to City Managers
Comments.
a. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT OVERVIEW
Interim City Manager Keith Selman introduced Steve Klepper with the Office of
Strategic Management who provided a brief overview of the City Performance
Report(CPR)including:the update to the CPR to include 14 departments;how
to find the CPR on the City's website;the conceptual foundation and
components of the CPR;and continued improvements.
A council member asked questions regarding departments embracing the use
of the CPR performance measures and the software.
b. BUDGET UPDATE
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan provided a brief update
on the FY2017-2018 budget Mr.Houlihan presented the following information:
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general fund revenues related to property,sales,and other taxes,franchise
fees,Solid Waste Services,emergency calls,and recreation services;
expenditures;and a summary of the revenues and expenditures for the
General,Enterprise,Internal Service,Debt Service,and Special Revenue
Funds.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:increased sales tax
as a result of Hurricane Harvey;the sales tax budgeted for the current fiscal
year and the projected sales tax for next fiscal year;clarification regarding
summer programs through the Parks and Recreation Department;comments
made during public comment regarding the decrease in participation in
summer programs;providing factual information during public comment when
the public makes inaccurate statements;the use of unanticipated revenue in
the general fund to balance the budget;and a review of wastewater rate
calculations.
C. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 22, 2018 and Workshop Session of May 17,
2018.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 381
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 26.The Council went into executive session at 2:13 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:30 p.m.
38. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071and 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)
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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).
This ESesslon Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 38.
H. BOARD& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Board
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Crime Control and Prevention District
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Sister City Committee
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to board and
committee appointments.The following appointments were made:
Civil Service Commission/Civil Service Board
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Gerald Avila(Regular)to
the Civil Service Commission and the Civil Service Board,seconded by
Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority-rescheduled for 6119/18
Crime Control and Prevention District
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Sylvia A.Tryon-Oliver
(Council Member Everett Roy's Representative),seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Leadership Committee for Senior Services
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint John Meehleib(Community
Representative),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Sister City Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Gargi Bhowal(Corpus Christi
Chamber of Commerce),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and
passed unanimously.
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EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-121
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Agreement with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to
support the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force
Motion to authorize execution of an agreement with the United Corpus
Christi Chamber of Commerce to support the operations, activities, and
tasks of the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force during Fiscal Year
2018 not to exceed $75,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-091
5. Three Professional Service Contracts for Pre-design to 100%
certain proposed Bond 2018 street projects
Resolution supporting the use and commitment of necessary funding of
$5 million in remaining Bond 2014, Proposition One Proceeds and
authorization to execute Professional Services Contracts with Freese
and Nichols of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$823,700 for
Everhart Road from SPID to Holly Road; LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$792,940 for Holly Road from Paul Jones to Rodd
Field Road; Munoz Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$449,172 for Slough Road from Rodd Field Road to Dead End.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031445
6. Purchase of Seven Heavy-duty Freightliner Trucks for Utilities
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Motion authorizing the purchase of seven heavy-duty Freightliner trucks
from Houston Freightliners of Houston, Texas, via Houston Galveston
Area Council cooperative, for a total amount of$1,291,346.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-092
7. Two-year Service Agreement for Uniform Rental for the Utilities
Department
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for uniform rental for
utilities department with Cintas Corporation from Corpus Christi, Texas,
via U.S. Communities cooperative, for a total amount not to exceed
$130,027.64.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-093
8. Three-year Supply Agreement for the purchase of hip and knee
boots
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Northern Safety
and Industrial, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of hip and knee
boots for a total amount not to exceed $191,691.75.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-094
9. Three-year Service Agreement for Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Pumps
and Motors with Two, One-year options
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Smith Pump
Company, Inc., of Austin, Texas, for maintenance services for Mary
Rhodes Phase 2 pumps& motors for a total amount not to exceed
$636,717.00,with two one-year options for a total potential multi-year
amount of$1,061,195.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-095
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Refunding Acreage/Lot Fees Paid
(1st Reading 5/22/18)
Ordinance refunding $13,006.92 from Wastewater Trunk System Trust
Fund to John and Elizabeth Butler.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031446
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Request for exemption from
Wastewater Lot or Acreage Fees for property located west of
Manning Road, north of State Highway 44(1st Reading 5122/18)
Ordinance exempting Lot 1, Block 1, STEPS Terminal from payment of
wastewater lot or acreage fees conditioned upon a Sanitary Sewer
Connection Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031447
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing of a utility easement located
at 3801 Woodhouse(1st Reading 5/22/18)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.0090 acre (393 square feet) of an
existing electrical easement out of Grange Park Subdivision Unit 1, Lot
1A Block 1, located at 3801 Woodhouse and requiring the owner,
Grangefield Development, LLC.,to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031448
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 -15)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement
for Helicopter Air Tours at The Water's Edge
Ordinance authorizing a 17-month lease agreement with Espejo
Helicopters, LLC for use of area of The Water's Edge Park located along
Shoreline Blvd. near Kinney Street to conduct helicopter air tours with
monthly rent payment of five percent of gross revenues.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a lease agreement
with Espejo Helicopters,LLC for use of areas located at The Waters Edge Park
to conduct helicopter air tours.
Mayor McComb called for a recess to load a presentation at 3:41 p.m.Mayor
McComb reconvened the Council meeting at 3:44 p.m.
Mr.Ellington presented the following information:the terms of the agreement;
primary use times and hours of operation;the location at The Waters Edge
Park;pictures of the helicopter unit;safety zone and temporary fencing;and
the services provided.Mr.Ellington introduced Espejo Helicopters,LLC
representatives Chelsea Craig,Public Relations Manager,Thomas A.Gates,
Jr.,Owner,and pilot Austin Lebamoff.
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Council members and staff discussed the following topics:concerns regarding
noise;council members related their personal experiences on the helicopter
tour;the helicopter tours bringing a unique opportunity to the City;background
information on the pilots experience;the number of employees manning the
area;passengers'ability to take photographs;language in the contract related
to flights for City use;hours of operation;the number of helicopter rides per
day;how the revenue will be tracked in the general fund;concerns from the
public regarding the location of the helicopter site in the park;consideration of
other locations;and safety concerns.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Cheryl Robertson,823 Water
Street,expressed concerns regarding the noise and location of the helicopter.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
14. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at or near 6665 Lipes Boulevard. (314 Vote Required)
(Reconsideration Item from 3124118)
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"to the"RM-1".
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the construction of an apartment complex.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that this Item was reconsidered by the City Council at the
May 8,2018 Council meeting.Ms.Nixon-Mendez provided the following
information:an aerial overview of the subject property;the zoning pattern for
the area;and the schools and multifamily uses in the area.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.
A council member explained his decision to reconsider the zoning change to
multifamily based on walkability and availability of student housing near the
new Del Mar College campus.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
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seconded by Council Member Rubio. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
15. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
at or near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street
Case No. 0318-02 Hooten Family Trust A: Ordinance rezoning property
at or near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street from "IL" Light Industrial District
to the "IUSP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit with
conditions.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 18. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from"IL"to"IL/SP".
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone property at or
near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the applicant is
requesting that the City Council table this item to the June 26,2018 Council
meeting to work on additional language clarifications to the recommended
conditions.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to table this item,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This item was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE(
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16-221
16. First Reading Ordinance-Establishing a Flood Hazard Mitigation
Information Committee
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to establish Flood Hazard
Mitigation Information Committee.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Nina
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Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code
of Ordinances to establish a Flood Hazard Mitigation Information Committee.
The Community Rating System is a voluntary incentive program of the National
Flood Insurance program and provides flood insurance premium discounts for
going beyond minimum standards.The City of Corpus Christi is currently a
Class 7 which provides for a 15%discount in a special flood hazard area and
5%to all other flood insurance policies.The Flood Hazard Mitigation
Information Committee will develop and maintain the Program for Public
Information and Flood Insurance Coverage Improvement that will yield
Increased credits for the Community Rating System.There were no comments
from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the composition of
the committee; representation from the industry;consideration to combine the
Flood Hazard Mitigation Information Committee with another committee;the
timeline for the committee;if the committee will be a standing committee;to
whom the committee will report;funding for the communication component;
the number of points earned for creating the committee;the final appeal maps;
and the number of credits the City needs to drop to Class 8 and its effect on
premiums.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Gualardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to adopt TCEQ
standards for inspection and testing of backflow preventer
assemblies for residential irrigation systems
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality regulations for the inspection and testing of
backflow preventer assemblies for residential irrigation systems; and
providing for penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code
of Ordinances by revising Sections 14-281 and 14-291 to align the testing and
certification of backflow prevention assemblies for residential irrigation
systems with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)standards.
There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:reducing the
number/frequency of inspections on irrigation systems;TCEQ standards;
permitting required for repairs to irrigation systems;concerns regarding risk;
and communication to the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
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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 Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Closing of two utility easements located
at 14229 Northwest Boulevard
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 15-foot utility easement
(2,033-square feet)and abandoning and vacating a 10-foot utility
easement(1,355-square feet) out of Taylor's Best Plaza Block 1 Lot 2,
located at 14229 Northwest Boulevard; and requiring the owner, MTM
Northwest Management, Ltd.,to comply with the specified conditions that
include the dedication of a new 15-foot utility easement(2,199-square
feet).
Mayor McComb referred to hem 18.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to vacate and abandon
two utility easements located out of Taylors Best Plaza to facilitate proposed
future construction on the site.Ms.Nixon-Mendez presented the following
information:an aerial overview of the subject property;the location of the
existing utility easements and proposed closure;and the proposed future
property layout There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Roy.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
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance-Flve-Year Lease for Lichtenstein House
Ordinance approving a five-year lease with the Instituto de Cultura
Hispanica for Lichtenstein House at 1616 N. Chaparral Street, for
monthly rent of$365;with option to extend for up to three five-year terms
at monthly rent$435 in second five-year term, $485 in third five-year term,
and$600 in fourth five-year term.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a five-year lease
agreement with the Instituto de Culture Hispanica for the Lichtenstein House at
Heritage Park with options to extend for up to three five-year terms.There
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were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the current rental
payments;the City's responsibility to pay for water and sewer service,maintain
grounds,and structural repairs;if the Lichtenstein House is covered under the
City's insurance;consideration to amend the ordinance to remove the options
to extend the lease agreement;and the termination clause.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance by removing
the extension options,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Smith 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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
establish a consistent leasing policy for all leases of structures in Heritage
Park,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
A brief discussion ensued regarding the following topics:the City creating a
property management position,through contract or in-house,to manage the
business management of City facilities;review of fair market value for City
facilities;providing an opportunity for all non-profits to participate in the
leasing of property;and review of City leases to require that tenants be
responsible for repair and maintenance of the facility.
20. First Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement Extension for Lake
Corpus Christi Campground
Ordinance authorizing lease extension with Kamping Pleasures, Inc. for
up to 6 months to operate a 40-acre campground on Lake Corpus
Christi, for$1500 monthly rent or 8%of gross sales, whichever is greater.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a lease extension with
Ramping Pleasures,Inc.for up to 8 months to operate a 40-acre campground
on Lake Corpus Christi,for 81500 monthly rent or 8%gross sales.The current
lease agreement expires July 18,2018 and an extension is needed to allow
staff to finalize the terms of the new lease.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how the market
value for the campgrounds was determined;the structures on the
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campgrounds;and the lessee being responsible for all campground
improvements and maintenance,with no expense by the City.
Council Member Garza 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: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
21. First Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement with the U.S. Coast
Guard for a parking lot and storage area at the Corpus Christi
International Airport
Ordinance authorizing a lease with the U.S. Coast Guard for 1.61 acres
to construct a parking lot and storage area at Corpus Christi International
Airport, with a term of up to five years, in exchange for a monthly lease
payment of$469.69.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to authorize a lease with the United States
Coast Guard for 1.61 acres to construct an additional parking lot and storage
area at the Corpus Christi International Airport,with a term of up to five years
with a monthly lease payment of$469.69.The fees are in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Compliance Manual.The fair market pricing of the airport
land has been determined by an outside appraisal firm using comparables for
airport properties.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether the City
would allow the same pricing for a fixed-based operator for 1.61 acres at the
airport;the various appraisal categories for airport property;the lease terms;
and setting a new market value on the property at the end of the lease.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and authorizing a
six-month service agreement for document imaging of vital
records
Ordinance appropriating$250,000 from the Vital Statistics Record
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Retention Committed Fund Balance in the General Fund; amending the
budget; and authorizing a six-month service agreement with MCCi, of
Tallahassee, Florida, for document imaging of vital records for the
Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health Disrict for a total amount not
to exceed $250,000, via BuyBoard cooperative.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$250,000 from
the Vital Statistics Record Retention Committed Fund Balance in the General
Fund,and authorizing a six-month service agreement with MCCi for document
imaging of vital records for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health
District.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio 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 Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 23.341
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff was providing information on Item 33.A council
member requested information on Item 25.
23. Five-year contract for access to the DSHS Vital Event Electronic
Registration System for issuing birth certificates for the period of
911118 through 8131123
Motion authorizing a five-year contract with the Department of State
Health Services (DSHS)to provide the Corpus Christi-Nueces County
Public Health District access to the DSHS Vital Event Electronic
Registration System to issue individual birth certificates for$1.83 per
printed record.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. One-Year Supply Agreement for the purchase of firefighting
clothing for Fire Department
Resolution authorizing the purchase of firefighting clothing for a one-year
supply agreement with Casco Industries, Inc., Houston, Texas for a total
amount not to exceed $174,679.10, with two one year options for a total
potential multi-year amount of$524,037.30.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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25. Two,three-year service agreements for mowing street
right-of-ways for Flour Bluff Groups FB1 and FB3
Motion authorizing two,three-year service agreements with CML
Services, LLC of Corpus Christi,Texas, for mowing and grounds
maintenance services for street right-of-ways for Flour Bluff groups FB1
and FB3 for a total amount not to exceed of$135,684.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Amendment for Meal Delivery Service Agreement
Motion approving Third Amendment to Meal Delivery Service Agreement
with R&R Delivery Service for 3 months in estimated amount of
$107,305.14.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Work Gloves 36-month Supply Agreement
Motion authorizing a 36-month supply agreement with Gulf Coast Nut&
Bolt, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for Work Gloves for various
departments for a total amount not to exceed $237,739.11.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Purchase of Nine Mini Excavators for Utilities Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of nine mini excavators from Doggett
Heavy Machinery Services of Corpus Christi, Texas, via BuyBoard
cooperative, for a total amount of$378,115.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Resolution for a One-Year Supply Agreement for Ecosorb for
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant
Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement with OMI Industries
from Long Grove, Illinois for the purchase of Ecosorb 505 for a total
amount of$111,331.75.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract for the
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Dissolved Air Flotation
Unit Rehabilitation &Odor Control project
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract
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with Hazen and Sawyer of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$612,500 for a total restated fee of$661,800 for the Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Dissolved Air Flotation Unit Rehabilitation &
Odor Control project. (Capital Improvement Program-CIP).
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
31. Master Services Agreement for Citywide Storm Water
Infrastructure
Motion authorizing a Master Services Agreement (MSA)with LJA
Engineering of Corpus Christi,Texas in the amount of$500,000 for
Citywide Storm Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation/Replacement project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Resolution to execute construction contract for the JC Elliott
Landfill Site Improvements project
Resolution rejecting the apparent low bid of Abel's Paving &
Construction as non-responsive and authorizing execution of a
construction contract with Bridges Specialties, Inc. as the lowest
responsive bidder in the amount of$394,545.05 for the JC Elliott
Landfill Site Improvements project.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Purchase of Refuse and Recycling Carts for Solid Waste
Motion authorizing the purchase of refuse and recycling carts from
Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids, Michigan, via Houston-Galveston
Area Cooperative, in the total amount of$120,019.20.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Resolution for Renewal of Service Agreement with Sprout Social
for an Integrated Social Media Platform •
Resolution finding that the renewal of a service agreement with Sprout
Social, Inc. for the Communication Department is a sole source
procurement; and authorizing a one-year renewal with Sprout Social Inc.
for $15,300, with an option to extend for an additional one-year term, for
a total renewal amount not to exceed $30,600.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 361
36. John W. Cunningham Water Plant: Request for Interest
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 36.Director of Planning&ESI Daniel McGinn
stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the possible reuse of the John
W.Cunningham Water Plant.The plant is currently vacant and is in poor
condition.Staff has been discussing options for the site including demolition or
redevelopment The purpose of a Request for Interest(RFI)is to provide all
interested parties an opportunity to submit a Letter of Interest for the
acquisition or redevelopment of the property,allowing the City to identify a
developer(s)with the commitment and development concept that is most
satisfactory to the City.Mr.McGinn presented the following information:
background regarding the facility;a site map;history on John W.Cunningham;
a video displaying the interior and exterior of the plant buildings;examples of
other Texas Power Plant reuse projects;a conceptual rendering;and next
steps.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the conceptual plan
for the plant;examples of other reuse projects in communities;verification that
the City does not have a developer or pre-conceived notion for the properly;
how information that is received will be managed;if the RFI could lead to a
Request for Proposal(RFP)or can the City negotiate with a developer through
the RFI process;if the City has intakes located on the property;consideration to
salvage parts of the buildings should the City decide to demolish the property;
how the RA will be marketed;and a request from a council member that staff
contact Alyssa Barrera,Downtown Management District,and/or lain Vasey,
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation,regarding
networking with developers that are interested in this type of project
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
Manager to move forward with the RFI for the John W.Cunningham Water
Plant,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following topics were identified:an update from the Port of Corpus Christi
regarding the Northside/Hillcrest Area,including plans for real estate;and a
discussion on the composition of the Type A and Type B Corporations.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 37. 39-401
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 37,39,and 40.The Council
went into executive session at 8:09 p.m.The Council retumed from executive
session at 8:02 p.m.City Secretary Rebecca L Huerta stated that Council
Member Molina recused himself from the discussion on Item 39.
37. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, including potential grants for desalination
facilities, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of the Texas Utility Code,
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TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other laws and regulations,
potential agreements for the economic development agreement(s)with
business prospects that are considering the construction, expansion,
and/or ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water
and/or wastewater services, and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City
seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and
with which the City may conduct economic development negotiations
and/or deliberate possible economic development issues concerning
said business prospect(s), including, but not limited to, potential contracts
for the provision of water to said prospects.
This ESession Item was discussed in executive session.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the municipal
solid waste system service charge, Section 21-47 et seq. of the Corpus
Christi Code of Ordinances, state, federal, and local regulation of solid
waste disposal and transportation, and federal and state constitutional
provisions related to flow control, land development, and municipal
charges and fees.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
40. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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