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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 July 24, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on July 31, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 31st day of July 2018.
Re ecca Huerta
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City Council
Tuesday,July 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 Rob Bailey,Southside Community Church.
Pastor Rob Bailey gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jeff Lee,
Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Assistant Director of Human Resources Jeff Lee 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.Huerts.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza Jr.,Council Member
Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Everett Roy,
and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lucy Rubio
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring July 22 -July 28, 2018, "Feria De Las Flores
Week"and July 28, 2018"Feria De Las Flores Day".
Recognition of Mayor's"4th of July Big Bang Celebration" Regatta
Winners.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented a certificate of excellence and appreciation for the
2018 World Youth Sailing Championship,a proclamation,a recognition and
conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and
committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Mayor McComb announced that Item 30 was withdrawn by staff.
City Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.Dan Caballero,5338 Greenbriar,requested assistance regarding
issues with Development Services related to the zoning of property for
townhomes.Gracie Flores,711 N.Carancahua,Plan Administrator for the
Corpus Christi Firefighters'Retirement System,spoke on behalf of the Board of
Trustees thanking the City Council for allowing them to present at the City
Council Workshop on June 21,2018 and requested an increase from 1%to 1
1/2% in the rate of the City's contribution.Sierra Dominguez,805 Comanche,
spoke in support of providing activities geared toward teenagers at Corpus
Christi libraries.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding blocked sidewalks
and illegal signs.Richard Throop,CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of
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Realtors,4325 Everhart,thanked City staff for pulling Agenda Item 30,adopting
Downtown Vacant Building Regulations,and provided a housing report and
information regarding the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors.Alissa Mejia,
4302 Ocean Drive,spoke in support of the Park and Recreation Advisory
Committee's recommendation to increase the amount of funding for
Proposition C in Bond 2018 regarding Parks and Recreation Improvements.
Aislynn Campbell,510 McClendon,spoke in support of Agenda Item 28,a lease
agreement with Grow Local South Texas,Inc.for the use of Tom Graham Park.
DeeLynn Torres,617 Lansdown,President of Express Soccer Club Dynamo,
spoke regarding the success of the 13th Annual Express Beach Soccer Fest
and thanked City staff for their assistance with the event and the City for the
improvements to Salinas Park.Adam Stern,6325 Wild Olive Trail,spoke
regarding the revitalization of downtown and exploring an idle land tax in
Reinvestment Zone No.3.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,spoke regarding
the upcoming City Council election and candidates disseminating accurate
information.Margareta Fratila,3808 Tripoli,spoke regarding utility bill Issues
at rental properties.James Klein,3501 Monterey,thanked City Council for
supporting Mandela Day and spoke regarding clarification of the parade
ordinance.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
The 7th Annual Operation Safe Return Back to School Health and Safety Fair
will be held Saturday,July 28,2018 at the American Bank Center from 10:00
a.m.to 2:00 p.m.The event provides school-age children the opportunity to
receive necessary school supplies,sports physicals,immunizations,and
giveaways.Children must be accompanied by an adult and parking and
admission are free.
a. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES-FUTURE WATER SUPPLIES
Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an overview of the City's raw water supply strategies.The presentation
team included:Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo and Frank Brogan.
Mr.Ramos presented the following information:the current water supply;the
2017 Corpus Christi regional customer water demand;the 2017 Corpus Christi
raw water customer demand and projections;2017 and projected 2025 Corpus
Christi treated water demand profile;regional water supply strategies;the 2016
Region N water management strategies;water conservation;reuse;surface
water;desalination;groundwater/Aquifer Storage and Recovery.Mr.Brogan
presented information regarding: diversification of the water supply;
groundwater versus desalination;and an overview of the San Antonio Water
System(SAWS)including:a history of SAWS;challenges;projects that failed
and projects that were successful;steps taken to secure water;the shortllsted
candidates;candidates that were not willing to accept supply risks;the Vista
Ridge Project;the Vista Ridge Water cost breakdown;the Brackish
Groundwater Desalination Project;Aquifer Storage and Recharge;and lessons
learned.Mr.Brogan provided the following recommendations:continue
diversification of water supply;aggressively plan for future growth; pursue
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desalination and groundwater;negotiate,obtain and permit both options;have
both options ready to execute at the appropriate time;and consider Aquifer
Storage and Recharge.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the drought conditions not accurately reflecting the available water supply;the
agreed order;a timeline for addressing additional water supply;diversification
of the water supply;the SAWS's Vista Ridge Public Private Parbiership;reuse;
the status of the studies to investigate industrial use;lessons learned by SAWS;
desalination;SAW's projects that were completed but not totally successful;
evaluating different water strategies;Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase II;
long-range planning alternatives;potential sites for the desalination project;
and water conservation.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
Manager to proceed with the Request for Information(RFI)for water
diversification,seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously
(Council Member Rubio-absent).
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 351
35. 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 gas utility
system, and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property rights
associated with the gas utility system because deliberation in an open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 35.The Council went into
executive session at 1:35 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
2:15 p.m.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 35.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of July 17, 2018 and Workshop Session of July 16,
2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel and Rubio-
absent).
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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3. Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Mayors Fitness Council
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Randy L.Maldonado and
Lee A.Trujillo,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously
(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-absent).
Council Member Molina nominated Sylvia Ford.Council Member Guajardo
nominated Mary Jane Garza.Council Member Garza nominated Robert
Tamez.Council Member Roy nominated Chad Magill.
Mayor McComb and Council Member Molina voted for Sylvia Ford;Council
Member Guajardo voted for Mary Jane Garza;Council Members Garza and
Smith voted for Robert Tamez;Council Member Roy voted for Chad Magill
(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio•absent).
A run-off was conducted between Sylvia Ford and Robert Tamez.Robert
Tamez was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members Guajardo,
Smith,Garza,and Roy voting for Robert Tamez and Council Member Molina
voting for Sylvia Ford(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-
absent).
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Randy L.Maldonado,Leah
Pagan Olivarri,and Lee A.Trujillo,seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-
absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Robert Tamez,seconded by
Council Member Smith and passed unanimously(Council Members Hunter,
Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-absent).
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Ana Paez(Healthcare/Medical
Professional),Tiffany A.Montemayor(Community Outreach),Richard Torres
(Youth Initiatives),and Stephen C.McMains(At-Large)and appoint Jennifer
Rock(At-Urge),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously
(Council Members Hunter,Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-absent).
Museum of Science and History
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Mayor McComb made a motion to appoint Karen J.Howden(Friends of the
Museum Nominee)and Christina C.Butler(Community Advocate),seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously(Council Members Hunter,
Lindsey-Opel,and Rubio-absent).
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4.23)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Roy was abstaining on Item 18.Mayor
McComb requested that Item 9 be pulled for individual consideration.There
were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr., Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 3- Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council
Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution for the Purchase and installation of Storage Cabinets
for the Corpus Christ) Museum of Science and History -Sole
Source
Resolution authorizing a four month service agreement with Southwest
Solutions Group, of Lewisville, Texas for the purchase and installation of
storage cabinets for a total amount not to exceed $218,299.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031478
5. Four-year Service Agreement for Emergency or Disaster
Response Services
Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement with Garner
Environmental Services, Inc. of Deer Park, Texas to secure required
equipment and services in the event of an emergency or disaster for a
total amount of$200,000 via General Services Administration's (GSA)
Cooperative.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-111
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6. Resolution approving submission of a grant application for Beach
Cleaning and Maintenance
Resolution approving Texas General Land Office's Beach Cleaning and
Maintenance Assistance Program FY 2018-2019 grant application.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031479
7. Four-Year Service agreement for Bio-Monitoring Testing Services
for Wastewater Treatment Plants
Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement with Bio-Aquatic
Testing Inc., of Carrollton, Texas for bio-monitoring testing services for
the wastewater treatment plants for a total amount not to exceed
$173,040.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-112
8. Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement for
Professional Survey Services
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Master Services Agreement
with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi,Texas in the amount of
$60,000 for a total restated fee of$85,000 for Professional Survey
Services per year with the option to administratively renew for one
additional year for a total contract price of$170,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-113
10. Purchase of Three Trucks for Solid Waste Operations
Motion authorizing the purchase of one side loading refuse truck from
Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels,Texas, and two self-loading brush
trucks from Houston Freightliners of Houston, Texas via HGAC and two
Chassis for the trucks from Petersen Industries of Lake Wells, Florida via
NJPA for a total amount not to exceed$650,394.80.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-114
11. Disaster Debris Clearing, Removal and Disposal Services
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement to provide disaster
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debris clearing, removal and disposal services with TFR Enterprises,
Inc., of Leander,Texas for$168,893,230, with two two-year options for a
total potential multi-year amount of$506,679,690.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-115
12. Two-year Service Agreement for Storm Debris Removal
Monitoring and Consulting Services
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement to provide storm debris
monitoring and consulting services with Thompson Consulting Services,
LLC, of Lake Mary, Florida for$871,875,with two two-year options for a
total potential multi-year amount of$2,615,625.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-118
13. Master Agreement-Municipal Lease Line of Credit
Motion approving a two-year Master Lease-Purchase Financing
Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. of Chicago, Illinois for an
estimated expenditure of$11,883,665, with three additional options for
one-year periods.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-117
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property at or near 1752
Flour Bluff Drive(1st Reading 7117118)
Case No. 0518-02 Siecoast Development. Inc.:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1752 Flour Bluff Drive from
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the'CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 30. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the 'RM-1"to the "CN-1".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031481
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property at or near 4549
Violet Road(1st Reading 7117/18)
Case No. 0518-03 Elaine Pittman and James Massur:
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4549 Violet Road from"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"RV' Recreational Vehicle Park District.
Plannina Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 30. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"to the"RV".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031482
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the purchase of body cameras for the Police Department
(1st Reading 7/17/18)
Ordinance accepting $156,000 from State of Texas, Office of the
Governor Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for purchase
of body cameras with a City cash match of$39,000; and appropriating
$156,000 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031484
Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant within the Police
Department(1st Reading 7117118)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in amount of$167,457 for FY
2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and
appropriating$167,457 in the Police Grants Fund to fund enhancement
of law enforcement efforts with 50% funds distributed to Nueces County
per interlocal agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No'. 031485
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC)Task Force Program
wihtin the Police Department(1st Reading 7117/18)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Office of the Attorney
General for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force
program, in amount of$10,010 for the ICAC program within the Police
Department; and appropriating the$10,010 in Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031486
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Partial utility easement closure
located at 4030 Giants Drive(1st Reading 7117118)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 7-feet(420-square feet) of an
existing 15-foot utility easement out of Lot 19, Block 3, Manhattan Estates
Unit 4 Subdivision, located at 4030 Giants Drive and requiring the owner,
Richard Ocanas, to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031487
21. Second Reading Ordinance -2018 Que Bueno Taco Festival
Agreement(1st Reading 7/17/18)
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Corpus Christi PATCH, Inc.to
allow use of Artesian Park and portions of Taylor, Mesquite, Starr and
Chaparral Streets for the Que Bueno Taco Festival and related activities
on September 15, 2018.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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22. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating $550,000 for Selena
Auditorium elevator modernization project(1st Reading 7/17118)
Ordinance appropriating $550,000 from the unreserved fund balance of
the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for modernization of elevators at the
Selena Auditorium; and amending the FY18 operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031489
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating $500,000 from
Worker's Compensation Reserve Fund Balance for
higher-than-actuarially-calculated worker's compensation costs
(1st Reading 7/17118)
Ordinance appropriating$500,000 from the Reserved Fund Balance in
the Workers' Compensation Fund for payment of higher-than-actuarially
calculated workers compensation costs and amending the FY17-18
Budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031490
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16. Second Reading Ordinance Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's
Proposed FY2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan(1st
Reading 7117118)
Ordinance adopting the fiscal year(FY)2018-2019 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG), the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the HOME
Investment Partnerships(HOME) Programs funding from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to submit the CARP, accept and appropriate funding for the
approved CAAP projects and further execute funding agreements,
amendments or other documents necessary to implement the
FY2018-2019 CAAP with organizations for approved projects.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Council Member Roy abstained from this
item.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr., Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 3- Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council
Member Rubio
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Roy
Enactment No: 031483
9. Resolution Approving Construction Contracts for Residential
Street Rebuild Program (RSRP) Bond 2016
Resolution rejecting bids and authorizing construction contracts with A.
Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount
of$4,570,000 for Base Bid Part 1 and with J. Carroll Weaver, Inc., of
Sinton, Texas in the amount of$4,390,000 for Base Bid Part 2 for the
Bond 2016 Residential Street Rebuild Program Project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is authorize construction contracts
with A.Ortiz Construction&Paving,Inc.and J.Carroll Weaver,Inc.for the
Bond 2016 Residential Street Rebuild Program Project.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the significance of this
action to move forward in addressing residential streets;the bidder
participation;and results of the program.
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seconded by Council Member Molina.This Resolution was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr.,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:031480
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 241
24. Special Permit Time Extension for a property at or near 7442
Wooldridge Road
Case No. 0618-01 Dorsal Development, LLC.:
Ordinance granting a time extension of the"RM-1/SP" Multifamily 1
District with a Special Permit on a property at or near 7442 Wooldridge
Road.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 13, 2018):
Approval of the requested Special Permit time extension for a period of 6
months.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to allow for a time
extension of the approved Special Permit adopted in May 2016 to develop a
360-unit apartment complex.The applicant is requesting the extension of the
Special Permit due to difficulties obtaining financing and a shortage of
available contractors as a result of Hurricane Harvey.
Miguel Saldana,representative for the applicant,spoke in support of the time
extension for the Special Permit.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the screening and
buffering requirements;the conditions of the Special Permit;the public not
being notified of conditions applied to zoning cases;the property owner's
responsibility to maintain landscaping;and the number of Special Permit
extensions that are allowed.
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 approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr.,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 25-261
25. Change Order No. 12 for O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant High
Service Building No. 3(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing Change Order No. 12 with PLW Cadagua Partners of
The Woodlands, Texas in the amount of$300,000 for the O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant High Service Building No. 3. (Capital
Improvement Program-CIP)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize Change Order No.
12 with PLW Cadagua Partners for the O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant
High Service Building No.3.This action is required to perform immediate
repairs to the chlorine evaporator piping.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:alternatives to
chlorine disinfectant;replacement of the current system;and maintenance and
inspection of the piping.
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:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr.,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: M2018-118
26. Two Construction Contracts for Community Development and
Improvements-Bill Witt Park(Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with ABBA Construction LLC
of Laredo, Texas in the amount of$282,999.75 for Base Bid A and a
construction contract with Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$572,533.22 for Base Bid B for Community Park
Development and Improvements- Bill Witt Park project. (Bond 2012,
Proposition 4).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize two construction
contracts with ABBA Construction LLC and Mako Contracting for Community
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Park Development and Improvements at Bill Witt Park.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the list of parks
included in Bond 2012;maintenance issues at Billish Park;that all agreements
for the lease or operation of parks require that the lessee comply with City
codes and maintenance;and a process for awarding funds from the
Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements to communities that are
part of the Adopt-A-Park Program.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr.,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: M2018-119
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 27-301
27. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating developer
contributions,other donations and interest earnings for park
improvements
Ordinance to accept and appropriate$846,228.34 in developer
contributions, other donations and interest earnings in the Community
Enrichment Fund for park improvements.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate funds
received from developer contributions,other donations and interest earnings
in the Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:review of the policy
to use Community Enrichment Funds;the process for awarding funds for park
equipment to communities that are part of the Adopt-A-Park program and
prioritizing request for funding;if the proceeds from the sale of Mount Vernon
Park am included in the revenue;that approval of this Item will only
appropriate the funds in the Community Enrichment Fund and will not allocate
funds to a specific project;and the total balance of Community Enrichment
Funds.
Council Member Smith 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:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr., 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-Lease Agreement for Tom Graham Park
Ordinance authorizing a five-year lease with an option to extend for an
additional five year term with Grow Local South Texas, Inc. for use of Tom
Graham Park at 3914 Up River Road for a public gardening program.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a five-year lease
with an option to extend for an additional five-year term with Grow Local
South Texas,Inc.for the use of Tom Graham Park.There were no comments
from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:Grow Local South
Texas,Inc.'s participation in the Adopt-A-Park program;and the terms of the
lease requiring Grow Local South Texas,Inc.to provide trees to be planted in
the City's parks system.
-- Council Member Hunter 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 Jr.,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-Exemption from the Wastewater Lot or
Acreage Fees for Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 2
Ordinance exempting Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 2, located south of
South Staples Street and west of Kitty Hawk Drive, from the payment of
the wastewater lot or acreage fees under Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt Kitty Hawk
Development,Ltd.,property owner of the Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 2,
from the payment of wastewater lot or acreage fees in the amount of
824,388.20.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the decision by
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previous City Councils to not extend wastewater service across Oso Creek;
substantial developments south of the Oso that are on septic systems;irrigation
of lots with septic systems and its impact on swimming pools;the trust fund to
reimburse developers for extending wastewater to their subdivisions;and
support of reviewing the wastewater master plan for the area.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza Jr., Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Undsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Adopting Downtown Vacant Building
Regulations
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt Downtown Vacant
Building Regulations including registration; and Providing for penalties.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 -331
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had no planned presentations.
31. Professional Services Contract for Programmed Water Line
Service Life Extension Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quanitity
Program (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion executing a professional services contract with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$350,510 for
Programmed Water Line Service Life Extension Indefinite Delivery/
Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Project. (Capital Improvement Program)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Resolution approving submission of five traffic safety
Improvement projects for Highway Safety Improvement grants
(Bond 2016,TxDOT Participation)
Resolution supporting the submission of multiple project proposals for
Texas Department of Transportation Highway Safety Improvement
Program grants for traffic signals.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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33. Three Supply Agreements for Purchase of Tires for Fleet
Maintenance
Motion authorizing three, one-year supply agreements for the purchase of
Goodyear tires from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. of Corpus Christi,
Texas; Pursuit tires from GCR Tire and Service of Corpus Christi, Texas;
and, Dunlop tires from Southern Tire Mart of Corpus Christi, Texas via
BuyBoard cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $272,376.85.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 34-361
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 34 and 38.The Council
went into executive session at 3:34 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 4:57 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 legal issues related to the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights owned by the City within
the City of Corpus Christi at Cabra Park and property or adjacent to 1324
W. Broadway, Penn Place Park and property at or adjacent to 4302
Aaron, Congress Park and property at or adjacent to 4017 Capitol,
Creekway Park and property at or adjacent to 7306 Prairie, property at or
adjacent to 926 St. Bernard, and property at or adjacent to 6099 Ennis
Joslin and/or 6053 Ennis Joslin, and/or other miscellaneous properties in
the City limits owned by the City 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.
36. 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 Consulting
Services Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Corpus
Christi Convention &Visitor's Bureau, the provision of economic
development assistance by/through said entity to business prospect(s),
and state law restrictions on the use of hotel occupancy funds, and Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss or deliberate regarding
commercial or financial information relating to some or all of the
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aforementioned matters and entities that the governmental body seeks to
have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental
body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic
development negotiations and/or financial or other incentives involving
said business prospect.
This E$ession Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following item was identified:an update by the Behavioral Health Center of
Nueces County regarding a program related to homelessness and mental
health issues.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
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