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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 19, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on June 26, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of June 2018.
Rebecca Huerta
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Tuesday,June 19,2018 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 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Jerry Ward, Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Pastor Jerry Ward gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Rudy
Bentancourt, Director of Housing/Community Development.
Director of Housing and Community Development Rudy Bentancourt 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. Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb conducted the swearing-in ceremony.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
C. OTHER
1)The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the Elevated Water
Storage Tank in the Flour Bluff area and it should be on-line by 2021.2)The
Parks and Recreation Department Is sponsoring the Summer Bay Jammin'
Concert Series and Cinema Series every Thursday and Friday now through
August 17,2018.
A council member thanked staff for their participation at the 2018 Storm Expo.
a. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT-FIRE DEPARTMENT
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Fire Chief Robert Rocha who
provided a briefing on the mission statement,operational profile,baseline
information and performance indicators of the Fire Department.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the number of
medical calls for service;the number of structure fire calls;the number of other
calls responded to by the Fire Department;and public outreach and
communication to the public.
b. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of June 12, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Hunter
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Rubio
and passed unanimously.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-221
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the Consent Agenda.
A citizen requested that Item 7 be pulled for individual consideration.There
were no comments from the Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Rubio,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. Five-year contract for access to the DSHS Vital Event Electronic
Registration System for issuing birth certificates for the period of
9/1/18 through 8/31/23
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-096
5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031449
6. Two,three-year service agreements for mowing street
right-of-ways for Flour Bluff Groups FBI and FB3
Motion authorizing two, three-year service agreements with CML
Services, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for mowing and grounds
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maintenance services for street right-of-ways for Flour Bluff groups FBI
and FB3 for a total amount not to exceed of$135,684.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-097
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-099
9. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-100
10. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031450
11. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-101
12. Resolution to execute construction contract for the JC Elliott
Landfill Site Improvements project
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Resolution rejecting the apparent low bid of Abel's Paving 8
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031451
13. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-102
14. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031452
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for Helicopter Air
Tours at The Water's Edge(1st Reading 1/12/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment Na:031453
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at or near
6665 Lipes Boulevard.(3/4 Vote Required) (Reconsideration Item
from 5/8/18)(1st Reading 6/12/18)
Case No. 0218-01 Dorsal Development, LLC.: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 6665 Lipes Boulevard from"FR"Farm Rural District
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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".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No'. 031454
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Establishing a Flood Hazard
Mitigation Information Committee(1st Reading 6/12/18)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to establish Flood Hazard
Mitigation Information Committee.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031455
18. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to adopt TCEQ
standards for inspection and testing of backflow preventer
assemblies for residential irrigation systems(1st Reading 6/12/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031456
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing of two utility easements
located at 14229 Northwest Boulevard (1st Reading 6/12118)
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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031457
20. Second Reading Ordinance•Five-Year Lease for Lichtenstein
House(1st Reading 6/12/18)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031458
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement Extension for Lake
Corpus Christi Campground (1st Reading 6/12118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031459
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and authorizing
a six-month service agreement for document imaging of vital
records(1st Reading 6112118)
Ordinance appropriating $250,000 from the Vital Statistics Record
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031460
7. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to hem 7.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,asked if
this item was related to the free lunch program offered this summer by Parks
and Recreation.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington stated that the
contract is for the Senior Community Services Program.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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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
Enactment No:M2018-098
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Airport Board
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Human Relations Commission
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Airport Board
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Donald M.
Feferman as an Ex-Officio,No-Voting member to a one-year term,seconded by
Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Rubio nominated Christina A.Cisneros(Community At-Large).
Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated Michelle M.Maresh-Fuehrer
(Community At-Large).Council Member Michael Hunter nominated Edwin A.
McCampbell,Ill(Community At-Large).
Christina A.Cisneros(Community At-Large)was appointed with Mayor
McComb and Council Members Molina,Rubio,Guajardo,Smith,Garza,and
Roy voting for Christina A.Cisneros;Council Member Lindsey-Opel voting for
Michelle M.Maresh-Fuehrer;and Council Member Hunter voting for Edwin A.
McCampbell,Ill.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority Board
City Secretary Rebecca L.Hustle announced that Council Member Hunter
abstained from appointments to the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation
Authority Board.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to reappoint George B.Clower,Patricia
B.Dominguez,Philip C.Skrobarczyk,Larry D.young,Sr.,and Anne Bauman
(Transportation Disadvantaged),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.
The motion failed with the following vote:Council Members Lindsey-Opel and
Rubio voting"Aye";Mayor McComb and Council Members Molina,Roy,Smith,
Garza,and Guajardo voting"No";Council Member Hunter abstained.
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint George B.Clower,Patricia
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B.Dominguez,Philip C.Skrobarczyk,and Anne Bauman(Transportation
Disadvantaged),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed
unanimously;Council Member Hunter abstained.
Council Member Guajardo nominated Matthew Woolbright.Council Member
Roy nominated Lamont C.Taylor.Matthew Woolbright was appointed with
Mayor McComb and Council Members Garza,Smith,Guajardo,and Rubio
voting for Matthew Woolbright and Council Members Roy,Lindsey-Opel and
Molina voting for Lamont C.Taylor;Council Member Hunter abstained.
Human Relations Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint April Bassett(Regular Member)
and Nora Mireles(Rental of Dwellings);appoint Richard Bailey(Regular
Member),Rachel Benavides(Regular Member)and June Martinez(Regular
Member);and appoint Laura Commons(Selling of Dwellings)as Chair for a
one year term,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed
unanimously.
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 referred to comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding illegal signs throughout the City.Lamont Taylor,701 Stillman
and Barbara Major thanked the City Council and the Port of Corpus Christi for
responding to the concerns raised during public comment at the June 12,2018
Council meeting regarding the issues in the Hillcrest community.Sherry Sells,
5014 Wingfoot,spoke regarding the City's enforcement of code violations.
Andrea Montalvo-Hamid,7030 Wakeforest,thanked the City Council for
listening to the public's opposition to the closure of Broadmoor Senior Center
and spoke in support of continuing to invest in parks and 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.Sylvia Campos,4410 Fir,thanked the City
Council for listening to the public regarding opposition to cuts to libraries,the
closure of the Broadmoor Senior Center and spoke regarding:opposition to
any cuts to the Parks and Recreation budget;in support of the City submitting a
letter to the entities in the City's industrial districts requesting that they pay
their fair share of taxes;and the delinquent utility accounts.Rick Milby,4112
High Ridge Drive,asked the City Council to research the free summer lunch
program being sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department which
provides free lunch for youth ages 1 through 18 at 21 sites throughout the City.
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Emily Munoz,315 Rosebud,expressed concern regarding the condition of
public parks.Melissa Zamora,3917 Brawner Parkway,spoke in support of the
City submitting a letter to the entities in the City's industrial districts requesting
that they pay their fair share of taxes and the City investing in parks.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 421
42. Hillcrest Washington-Coles Voluntary Acquisition and Relocation
Program Update from Sean Strawbridge,Chief Executive Officer
for the Port of Corpus Christi(*This item will be presented at
approximately 12:30 pm)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 42.Sean
Strawbridge,Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Corpus Christi,stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the Hillcrest
Washington-Coles Voluntary Acquisition and Relocation Program.Mr.
Strawbridge presented the following information:an overview of the program;
the project timeline;the program's funding sources and uses;the program
participants;the Port Authority's responsibilities;the four key program
precepts; program administration;the program field office location;a map of
the program eligible neighborhood area;the potential eligible participants and
parcels;the acquisition and relocation progress;maps reflecting the
acquisitions,relocation assistance,and demolition;and the corrective actions
taken by the Port of Corpus Christi to address the concerns made by the
community regarding:the cutting down of trees;demolition;the increase in
loose animals;and vandalism.
Council members and Mr.Strawbridge discussed the following topics:the Port
of Corpus Christi's(Port)long-term plans for the properties acquired;the
timeline for the program;the Port's actions to increase safety since the
inception of the program;the corrective actions taken by the Port to address
the community's concerns;the settlement agreement reached between the
Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)and the Federal Highway
Administration that saved the funding for the new Harbor Bridge;the City
relying on the economic activity and sales tax generated by the industrial
districts;the potential impact to the Metropolitan Planning Organization for
agreeing to a TXDOT reimbursement process for expenditures over the Port's
520 million commitment;if the program area is in the City of Corpus Christi;the
Port of Corpus Christi is not a taxable entity;the funding committed by the Port
for the relocation program;Port Industries providing police and fire protection
in the industrial district;and demolition procedures.
Charlie Zahn,Chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority,spoke regarding
the relationship between the Port of Corpus Christi and the City of Corpus
Christi.
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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 returned to comments from the
public.Julie Rogers,710 Furman,read a letter by Dr.Isabel Ariaza regarding
the proposed budget cuts to the Libraries and Parks and Recreation
Departments and in support of the City of Corpus Christi requesting that the
entities in the City's industrial districts pay their fair share of taxes.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23 -24)
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 4821 Ayers Street
Case No. 0418-01 4821 Avers, LLC. &Tawil Enterprises, LLC:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4821 Ayers Street from "IL" Light
Industrial District to the "CG-2"General Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 2, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL"to"CG-2".
Mayor McComb referred to hem 23,rezoning property at or near 4821 Ayers
Street.Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the
applicant has withdrawn their request
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 4001 Leopard Street
Case No. 0418-02 Corpus Christi's Limousine's Unlimited, Inc.:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4001 Leopard Street from"CG-2"
General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District.(3/4 vote
required)
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 2, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-2"General Commercial
District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof approval of:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4001 Leopard Street from"CG-2"
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General Commercial district to"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District
with a Special Permit
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the installation and operation of a crematorium in
addition to the existing funeral home.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the
Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the change of zoning
to the"IL"Light Industrial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the
"CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Miguel Saldana,4553 Moonlake
Ridge Drive,representative for the applicant,requested that the City Council
support the Planning Commission and staffs recommendation.Mayor McComb
closed the public hearing.
A council member spoke in support of Planning Commission's and staffs
recommendation based on the following:the"IL"Light Industrial District not
being compatible with the neighborhood and the subject property having a
sufficient buffer from the neighborhood.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Planning Commission's and
staffs recommendation,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 25-261
25. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement with the U.S. Coast
Guard for a parking lot and storage area at the Corpus Christi
International Airport(1st Reading 6/12118)
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 25,a lease agreement with the U.S.Coast
Guard for a parking lot and storage area at the Corpus Christi International
Airport.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated that the lease agreement
required an amendment to Section 7 to read June 30,2023 instead of June 30,
2028.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend section 7 of the
1.81 acre land lease with the U.S.Coast Guard to read June 30,2023,seconded
by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed
on second 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
Enactment No:031461
26. 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
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).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to execute Amendment No.1 to
a professional services contract with Hazen and Sawyer for design of the
Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Dissolved Air Flotation Unit
Rehabilitation and Odor Control Project.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how long the
process will take to eliminate odor coming from the plant;the five projects
identified to improve operations at the plant and keep the plant in compliance;
the status of the berm;the selection process for administrative contracts;the
conversion from anaerobic to aerobic treatment process;and the status
regarding the clearing of La Voila Creek.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Motion was passed 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
Enactment No: M2018-103
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 43
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 43.The Council went into executive session at 1:32 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:19 p.m.
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43. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning claims, pending litigation, potential
settlement, attorney's fees, and/or other potential legal matters regarding
lawsuit of Ray Rosas, Virginia Rosas, Individually and on Behalf of
Brenda Rosas, Isabel Rocha Andjose Maria Pena, vs. The City of
Corpus Christi, Andy Trevino, Justin Sanders, Adam Villarreal, Ross
Murray, Heriberto Martinez, Michael Landino, Roger Arevalo, Yezenia
Banuelos and John Villarreal and other lawsuits against the City and the
City's officers and employees.
Mayor McComb referred to Iter 43 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to amend the contract with
the Law Office of McKibben,Martinez,Jarvis&Wood,LLP to defend City
police officers in the lawsuit of Ray Rosas,Virginia Rosas,individually and on
behalf of Brenda Rosas,Isabel Rocha,and Jose Maria Pena vs.City of Corpus
Christi,Andy Trevino,Justin Sanders,Adam Villarreal,Ross Murray,Heriberto
Martinez,Roger Arevalo,Michael Landino,Yezenia Banuelos and John
Villarreal to provide an additional$295,256 of funding for said defense.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Garza.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 Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-104
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 43.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 27.30)
27. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating a Regional
grant to support the Web Based Emergency Operations Center
(WebEOC)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Coastal Bend Regional
Advisory Council (CBRAC) in amount of$15,000 for City's WebEOC
operations; and appropriating $15,000 from CBRAC into No. 1062 Fire
Grant Fund to purchase equipment, services, technical support and
training for City's WebEOC.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council in the amount of$15,000 to support the Web-Based
Emergency Operations Center.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
Council Member Molina 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 Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State grant
for Immunization/Locals Grant Program for the contract period
September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019
Ordinance accepting grant from the Texas Department of State Health
Services for the Immunization/Locals Grant Program in the amount of
$241,637.00 and appropriating $70,000.00 in estimated program
income.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Assistant Director of Public Health Bill
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant
from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Immunization/
Local Grant Program for the contract period September 1,2018 through August
31,2019 in the amount of$241,637 with an estimated program income amount
of$70,000.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 Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating State grant
amendment for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control services for
the contract period of September 1,2018 through August 31,2019
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Tuberculosis Prevention and
Control-State (TB/PC-STATE) grant contract in the amount of$61,645.00
with a City match of$12,329.00 to provide tuberculosis prevention and
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control services.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Assistant Director of Public Health Bill
Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept an amendment to
extend the tuberculosis prevention and control services for the contract period
of September 1,2018 through August 31,2019 in the amount of$61,645 with a
City match of$12,329.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
30. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and authorizing
execution of Advance Funding Agreement for Region-wide Bike
Boulevard Wayfinding Initiative
Ordinance appropriating into Street CIP Fund and changing the Capital
Improvement Program Budget by$418,000 and authorization to execute
an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Region-wide Bike Boulevard Wayfinding Initiative
with the City's contribution of$64,500.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an Advanced Funding
Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)for the
Region-Wide Bike Boulevard Wayfinding Initiative Project Ms.Gray provided
information on the scope of work.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the project
improving innerconnectivity and mobility around the community;
improvements to existing bike paths;improving roadway striping on Padre
Island to identify bike paths;and the 80%120%match between TXDOT and the
City.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 -391
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
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Selman stated that staff did not have planned presentations.Council members
requested information on Item 32,34,and 37.
31. Purchase of Tasers for Police Department
Resolution authorizing a five-year supply agreement for the purchase of
Tasers from Axon Enterprise, Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona, for a total
amount of$260,000.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Service Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of MetroCom
911 Dispatch Consoles
Motion authorizing the purchase and installation of MetroCom 911
Dispatch Consoles, with a one-year service agreement for$305,346
from Russ Bassett of Whittier, California, via Houston-Galveston Area
Council Cooperative.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Resolution authorizing submission of 6 grant applications for
State Homeland Security Program and Law Enforcement
Terrorism Activity.
Resolution authorizing submission of 6 grant applications to the Office of
the Governor for State Homeland Security Program and Law
Enforcement Terrorism Activity.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Playground Equipment and Installation at Ben Garza Park, Moody
Park and South Bluff Park
Motion authorizing an eight-month service agreement for the purchase
and installation of playground equipment at Ben Garza Park, Moody Park
and South Bluff Park from GameTime by Total Recreation Products, Inc.
of Cypress, Texas via U.S. Communities Cooperative for a total amount
not to exceed $222,281.91.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Supply Agreement Amendment No. 3 for Liquid Aluminum Sulfate
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 3 to Supply Agreement No. 1072 with
Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC of Parsippany, New Jersey, for the
purchase Liquid Aluminum Sulfate for the Utilities Department, for a total
increased amount not to exceed $63,180 and a restated total not to
exceed $3,363,260.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract for Whitecap
Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control, Process&Bulkhead
Improvements(Capital Improvement Program -CIP)
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract
with LJA Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$229,110 for a total restated fee of$278,596 for Whitecap Wastewater
Treatment Plant Odor Control, Process& Bulkhead Improvements for
design, bid and construction phase services. (Capital Improvement
Program-CIP)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for Old
Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning (Capital
Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$290,447 for a total restated fee of$881,334 for the Old
Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant Decommissioning. (Capital
Improvement Program- CIP)
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
38. Resolution for a Three-Year Service Agreement for Dumpster
Collection Services
Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement with K2 Waste
Solutions, LLC, dba Killian Calderon Disposal, of Corpus Christi, Texas
for dumpster collection services for a total amount not to exceed
$269,293.14.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Service Agreement for Legislative Management Software
(Granicus)
Motion approving a three year Service Agreement for Legislative
Management Software (Granicus)with Carahsoft Technology
Corporation of Reston, Virginia for a total not to exceed amount of
$222,682.62, procured in accordance with the Texas Department of
Information Resources contract.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 40-421
40. Caravel Replica Nina Ship Ownership
Mayor McComb referred to Item 40.Marina Superintendent Gina Sanchez
stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the Caravel Replica Nina Ship
ownership.Ms.Sanchez introduced Marina Dock Master Rene Garza,Ron
Mrazek and Kim Mrazek with the Columbus Sailing Association(CSA).Ms.
Sanchez presented the following information:a current photograph of the
Caravel Replica Nina Ship;the history of the Nina;photographs of the
submersion damage due to Hurricane Harvey.Ms.Sanchez reported that CSA
is no longer able to conduct the regular maintenance required on the Nina,
especially in lieu of recent damage.On May 18,2018,CSA approached the City
requesting permission to pursue other opportunities for the Nina.Three
separate interested parties have been identified who could assume ownership
and restore the Nina.
Ms.Sanchez recommended that City Council make a motion directing the
Interim City Manager to authorize the Columbus Sailing Association,for a
period of five months,to solicit offers of new ownership and possible
relocation of the Caravel Replica Nina Ship,subject to final City of Corpus
Christi review and acceptance of such offers,with all such offers to be
presented to the City Manager no later than December 1,2018.
Council members discussed the following topics:a council member
complimented CSA's passion and commitment to preserve the Nina;storm
damage impacting the Nina;and the City's ownership of the Nina.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
Manager to authorize the Columbus Sailing Association,for a period of five
months,to solicit offers of new ownership and possible relocation of the
Caravel Replica Nina Ship,subject to final City of Corpus Christi review and
acceptance of such offers,with all such offers to be presented to the City
Manager no later than December 1,2018,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
41. Discussion regarding the makeup and functionality of the Type A
and Type B Boards.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 41.Council Member Lindsey-Opel stated that
she requested that this item be placed on the agenda to discuss the
composition and functionality of the Type A and Type B Boards.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel recommended increasing the composition of the Type A
Board from five to seven members or to separate the Type A and Type B
Boards so that each has its own board.
Council members discussed the following topics:issues regarding meeting
times for Type A and Type B Board meetings;the benefits of combining both
boards;Type A's sales tax funding remaining in effect until 2028;amendments
required to the Type A Board's Articles of Incorporation and bylaws;the Type
B's City Council Liaison;and amending the necessary documents to
incorporate the City's current budget year.
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MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
Manager to bring back the necessary documents to convert the Type A Board
from 5 to 7 members,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 44-451
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 44 and 45.The Council
went into executive session at 3:07 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 3:40 p.m.
44. 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.
45. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of
Parker Pool and/or 654 Graham Road in Corpus Christi, Texas, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property(including, but not
limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned
locations) because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:a discussion item regarding options to reduce
illegal dumping,including tires;and a standing agenda item after each Type B
Board meeting to allow City Council Liaison Michael Hunter to brief the City
Council.
Interim City Manager Keith Selman provided responses to council members'
questions regarding:the Utilities Department operations;how the recent rain
was impacting the watershed;and removal of illegal signs from rights-of-way.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
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