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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 31, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of August 2018.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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City Council
Tuesday,July 31,2018 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 71:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Claude Axel,Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Aurora
Parlamas,Assistant Director of Support Services, Engineering Services
Department.
Assistant Director of Support Services Aurora Padamas 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.Huerte.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Everett Roy,
and Coundl Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lucy Rubio
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring July 30-August 3, 2018, "61st National Pan
American Golf Association Convention and Tournament Week".
Commendation for Corpus Christi Police Foundation.
Commendations recognizing the Corpus Christi National Little League
Baseball Team.
Presentation of Honorary Citizen Certificates to 2018 Sister City
Exchange Students.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented a proclamation,commendations,and honorary
citizen certificates and conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly
appointed board and committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting;therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media(e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.City Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.Nelda Beets,4002 O'Day Parkway,spoke regarding wastewater
rates.Hilary Davis,3201 Austin;Nick Gignac,349 Jackson;Larry Loomis,1526
S.Staples;Justin Gainan,1037 Driftwood;Bill Grady,330 Aberdeen;Jessica
Gignac,246 Indiana;and Harold Shockley spoke in support of Agenda Item 15,
adopting downtown vacant building regulations.Sean Raybuck,4401 River
Valley;Bruce Switalla,2818 Hulbirt;Dale Switalla,2818 Hulbirt;Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel;and Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,spoke in
opposition to the Inclusion of splash pads in Bond 2018.Cheryl Martinez,4833
Saratoga,spoke regarding Animal Care Advisory Committee's
recommendations not being forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
Sylvia Campos,4410 Fir,spoke regarding community participation on
City-related issues; public comment;and the Parks and Recreation
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Departments policy regarding volunteers mowing City parks.Andrea
Montalvo-Hamid spoke regarding:the Water Department's work to replace
backed-up lines;potential budget cuts to the Parks and Recreation
Department;and open communication between the City and the public.Chris
Lower,425 Schatzel,spoke regarding the City's Code of Ordinances and
requested clarification related to the definition of commercial craft in Sections
1247,1242(1)and 12-80(b)and the rate of a commercial permit in Section
12-48(1).Richard Throop,CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors,
4325 Everhart,spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 15,adopting downtown
vacant building regulations.
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:
a. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
c. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman provided a report regarding the success of the
Operation Safe Return Back to School Health and Safety Fair.2)Interim City
Manager Selman recognized Juan Martinez with the Solid Waste Department
—-- - who was noticed by a citizen for his efforts in the community.3)Assistant
Director of Support Services-Utilities Reba George provided a demonstration
of a new on-line tool for customers to estimate their water and wastewater
billing.4)Water Resources Manager Steve Ramos provided an update
regarding the desalination project
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT-LIBRARIES
Director of Libraries Laura Garcia provided a briefing on the mission
statement;operational profile;baseline information and performance
indicators of the Libraries.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of July 24, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONEI
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -91
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Mayor McComb requested that
Items 6 and 7 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no comments
from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items
were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
3. Professional Services Contract for Programmed Water Line
Service Life Extension Indefinite Delivery I 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-120
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031491
5. 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.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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8. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for Tom Graham
Park(1st Reading 7/24118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031494
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the Wastewater Lot
or Acreage Fees for Water's Edge at Kitty Hawk Unit 2(1st
Reading 7124/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031495
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Special Permit Time Extension for a
property at or near 7442 Wooldridge Road (1st Reading 7124118)
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 8,a Special Permit extension for a property at
or near 7442 Wooldridge Road.Mayor McComb spoke regarding an email he
received that the subject property was not in compliance with property
maintenance codes.Mayor McComb asked if conditions could be put in place,
during the zoning application process,that a property owner must be in
compliance with property maintenance codes.Director of Development
Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that staff will note any maintenance issues
during inspection of the site and could reinforce through conditions.
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Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Miguel Saldana,
representative for the applicant said the applicant was unable to mow the
property due to heavy rains and he would advise his client of the maintenance
issues.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No:031492
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
developer contributions,other donations and Interest earnings for
park improvements(1st Reading 7/24118)
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 7.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate funds
received in the Community Enrichment Fund for park improvements.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that approval of this
item will only appropriate the funds In the Community Enrichment Fund and
will not allocate funds to a specific project;a request from a council member
that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee provide recommendations
on the use of the funds;including maintenance costs of proposed park
improvements;the use of Community Enrichment Funds In lieu of bonds to
improve parks;and a review of the policy to use Community Enrichment
Funds.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No:031493
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 31)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 31.The Council went into
executive session at 1:34 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
2:22 p.m.
31. 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 Harbor Bridge
construction and the Agreement for the Adjustment of City of Corpus
Christi Municipal Utilities in Connection with the U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge
Replacement Project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute Amendment No.1
to the Agreement for the Adjustment of City of Corpus Christi Municipal Utilities
In connection with the U.S.181 Harbor Bridge Replacement Project(AAMU)
with the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT)for a maximum payment
of$21 million to be paid in three annual payments.
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: M20113-123
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 31.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 10-111
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
at or near 6000 Yorktown Boulevard
Case No. 0218-03 William B. Miller, Jr.: Ordinance rezoning property at
or near 6000 Yorktown Boulevard from "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to
the"IL" Light Industrial District.(3/4 vote required)
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 27. 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District
to the"IL" Light Industrial District(Tract 1). Denial of the change of zoning
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from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the "IL" Light Industrial District
(Tract 2), in lieu thereof approval of"CN-1/SP" Neighborhood
Commercial District with a Special Permit(Tract 2).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6001 Yorktown Boulevard from
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"IL" Light Industrial District(Tract 1)
and "CN-1/SP"Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit
(Tract 2).
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
properly to allow for the sale of the property and to bring an existing
nonconforming use of a building into conformity with the land's zoning.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend
approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single 6 District to the"IL"
Light Industrial District for Tract 1 and denial of the change of zoning from the
"R5-8"to the"IL"and In lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-1/SP"Neighborhood
Commercial District with a Special Permit with conditions for Tract 2.
Council members discussed the following topics:the age of the building;the
year the City annexed the subject property;the building was non-conforming
on the basis of the annexation;and grandfathering existing buildings that are
annexed in the future.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza 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
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Urban
Transportation Plan Amendment
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map by Realigning
proposed Yellow Oak Avenue and at the intersection with CR 48, extend
southward as an RA1 Minor Rural Arterial to intersect with proposed
east/west RA1 Minor Rural Arterial; realigning proposed arterial CR 48
between FM 1694 (Callicoate Rd)and FM 24 (Violet Rd)to the northeast
and redesignate as a Local Rural Street; deleting a segment of proposed
Cl Collector Oregon Trail; designating a segment of Haven Road from
FM 24 to proposed point near north/south Collector west of Warrior Drive
as a Cl Collector; deleting a proposed Cl Collector segment from
Oregon trail to the intersection near FM 1694; adding an RA1 Minor Rural
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Arterial between IH 69 and FM 24, redesignating proposed Cl Collector
to an RA1 Minor Rural Arterial between IH 69 and FM 24; and, adding a
proposed rural street designation of(RA1) Local Rural Street to the UTP.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this Item Is to amend the City's Urban
Transportation Plan(UTP),at the request of EPIC Midstream Holdings,LLC,for
the development of an industrial facility.The presentation team Included:
Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez and Traffic Engineer
Raymond Chong.Mr.McGinn presented the following information:a vicinity
map;the reasons for the amendment the current area UTP map;a map of the
proposed amendments;the difference between the current plan and the
proposed plan;and recommendation.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:Haven Drive
connecting to County Road 44;acquisition of the easement creating an
industrial district in the area;the economic impact of the proposed
development;the timeline for construction;and the proximaty of the property
to Permico.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza 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: 8- Mayor McComb,Councl 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 12-161
12. First Reading Ordinance-Ordering a General Election to elect
Mayor and Eight Council Members-November 6, 2018
Ordinance ordering a general election to be held on November 6, 2018,
in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor and Eight Council
Members; providing for procedures for holding such election; providing
for notice of election and publication thereof; providing for establishment
of branch early polling places; designating polling place locations;
authorizing a joint election with Nueces County, and a runoff election, if
one is necessary; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the
subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
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that the purpose of this item is to authorize a general election to be held on
November 6,2018 to elect a mayor and eight council members and to allow
the City to enter into a joint election with Nueces County.City Secretary Huerta
said that if there is a need for a run-off election,that election date could be
held on December 11,2018 or December 18,2018.There were no comments
from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the pros and cons
regarding the two proposed run-off election dates;the option of holding a
run-off election on December 4,2018;the City Charter requirement that the City
Council is required to hold two meetings a month;and the City Council policy
regarding the date and time of the Council meetings.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to amend the ordinance by selecting
December 11,2018 as the run-off election date,seconded by Council Member
Smith and passed unanimously(Council Member Rubio-absent).
Council Member Hunter 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: 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
13. First Reading Ordinance-Professional Services Contract for
Residential Reconstruction Project-$3.4M
Ordinance appropriating$680,000 from Fund balance in Residential
Street Reconstruction Fund No. 1042, amend the Operating Budget, and
execute a professional services contract with Hanson Professional
Services, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$463,656.50 for
the Residential Street Reconstruction Project-$3.4M project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a professional services
contract with Hanson Professional Services,Inc.for design of the Residential
Street Reconstruction Project using the additional$3.4 million identified and
approved during the FT2017-2018 budget process.Ms.Gray presented the
following information:Council action on January 30,2018 to approve Option 3
regarding reconstruction projects in City Council Districts 1,4,and 5;
construction costs and additional expenses;a funds distribution table;the
proposed work plan for streets;a map of the streets selected;and the proposed
schedule.The presentation team included:Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds and Director of Street Operations Andy Leal.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the two-cent
voter-approved property tax increase dedicated to residential streets;the delay
in moving forward with City Council action;the proposed schedule;the two
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test projects on Ralston and Rogerson Streets;design of the proposed streets;if
the identified streets are Included in next years budget;and an update to the
pavement condition index(PCI);
Council Member Guajardo 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: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
14. First Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for Schanen
Ditch Hike and Bike Trail-Saratoga to Kilannet Project(Bond
2012, Proposition 4)
Ordinance appropriating into Park CIP Fund and changing the Capital
Improvement Program Budget by$355,643.32 and authorizing a
construction contract with Mo-Con Services, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$444,554.15 for Schanen Ditch Hike and Bike Trail-
Saratoga to Killarmet project for the base bid.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a construction
contract with Mo-Con Services,Inc.for phase 3 of the Schanen Ditch Hike and
Bike Trail.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 Guajardo.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
15. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Arlene Medrano,Office of the Business
Liaison,stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt a downtown vacant
building ordinance.The presentation team included:Assistant Police Chief
David Blackmon and Executive Director of the Downtown Management District
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Alyssa Barrera.Ms.Medrano presented the following information:the previous
downtown vacant building ordinance that was repealed in 2015;approval of
the ordinance by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3(TIRZ#3)and
Downtown Management District Board of Directors;how vacant buildings
impact communities;various community approaches;best practices in Texas
regarding vacant building registration programs;the number of downtown
vacant buildings;the goals of TIRZ#3;the downtown program framework;an
illustration of the process map;differences between the city-wide vacant
building ordinance and the proposed downtown vacant building program;
benefits of the downtown program;the downtowntx.org website;and images
from the Imagine the Possibilities tour.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:funding from TIRZ#3
to support the downtown vacant building program;concerns raised by the
Corpus Christi Association of Realtors that the downtown vacant building
program will be expanded city-wide;a recommendation to include a sunset
clause in the ordinance;the language in the ordinance regarding an annual
review by the TIRZ#3 Board;the number of downtown vacant buildings;fee
waiver for building permit or buildings listed for sale at fair market value;the
definition of fair market value;the ability of vacant building owners to apply
for incentives for improvements;the language In the ordinance regarding
demolition review of vacant buildings that are more than 50 years old;
enforcement of the proposed ordinance;the effective date of the ordinance;
the process timeline;the$500 registration fee;future plans to minimize impact
to business owners during construction projects;the number of public-owned
vacant buildings in the downtown area;deteriorating utilities in the downtown
area;the goals of the ordinance;appraised values in the downtown area;
punitive measures for not complying with the ordinance;support for an annual
review of the ordinance by the City Council;if any business closed during the
second round of improvements to Chaparral Street the number of new
businesses that are being redeveloped on Chaparral Street how the
downtown vacant building ordinances will impact TIRZ#3;language related to
exterior lighting measurements;and the advantages of historical review
citations.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Cliff Atnip,368 University,
spoke in support of the ordinance,but requested inclusion of the sunset clause
after 60 months.Bill Ayers,Governmental Affairs Director of the Corpus Christi
Association of Realtors,expressed the following concerns:limiting the
ordinance to the TIRZ#3 area;duplicative provisions and confusion between
the current city-wide ordinance and the downtown vacant building ordinance;
amendments could be made to the existing city-wide ordinance;and access to
the data regarding collection of contact information.Glenda Whitman,
-- Chair-Elect of the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors,5825 Everhart,spoke
in opposition to the difference between the registration fee in the current
city-wide ordinance and downtown vacant building ordinance and duplicative
provisions in the two ordinances.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance by
including an annual performance review and an enhanced five-year
comprehensive review,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously(Council Member Rubio-absent).
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
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amended,seconded by Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed as
amended on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a Use Privilege Agreement
for installation of a private wastewater collection system and
conveyance system force main
Ordinance authorizing a Use Privilege Agreement with Valls Wildcat II,
LLC, ('Permittee")to install a private wastewater collection system and
conveyance system force main.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Nina
Niton-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a Use
Privilege Agreement with Valls Wildcat II,LLC for installation of a private
wastewater collection system and conveyance system force main.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Molina and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 17-281
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 17,26 and 27.A
council member requested information on Items 18 and 28.
17. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contract with
property owners in Mokry Estates.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Purchase and Installation of Upfitting Equipment for Police
Vehicles
Motion authorizing the purchase and installation of upfitting equipment on
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police vehicles,with a two-year service agreement for$365,362.75 from
Cap Fleet Upfitters of Temple,Texas,via the BuyBoard Cooperative.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Amendment No. 1 to Master Services Agreement for engineering
and technical support for project development in Solid Waste
Operations
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a 3-year Master Services
Agreement with Hanson Professional Services of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$712,501 for a total restated fee of$750,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Supply Agreement for Crushed Limestone for Street Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Vulcan
Construction Materials, LLC of San Antonio,Texas, for the purchase of
crushed limestone, for the total amount not to exceed$423,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Supply Agreement for Cold Mix-cold Laid asphalt and Pre-Coated
Aggregate for Street Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Vulcan
Construction Materials, LLC of San Antonio, Texas, for the purchase of
cold mix-cold laid asphalt and pre-coated aggregate, for the total amount
not to exceed $2,087,700.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Supply Agreement for Purchase of Hot Tap Fittings
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with M.T. Deason
Company Inc, of Birmingham, Alabama,for the purchase of hot tap
fittings for a total amount not to exceed$249,721.80.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Service Agreement for Brush Grinding Services for Solid Waste
Operations
Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement with Austin Wood
Recycling, of Cedar Park, Texas for brush grinding services for a total
amount not to exceed$345,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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24. Resolution requesting the Texas General Land Office(GLO)to
allocate a portion of federal GOMESA funds to coastal cities
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas requesting that the State
of Texas and the Texas General Land Office annually set aside a portion
of the State Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act(GOMESA)funds for
Texas coastal cities and continue to fully fund the Coastal Erosion
Protection Response Act(CEPRA) program with state revenues.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services
Motion approving a one-year service agreement for utility bill printing,
mailing, and insert printing services with Information Management
Solutions, L.L.C. of San Antonio, Texas for an estimated expenditure of
$886,886.48, with four one-year options for a total potential multi-year
amount of$4,434,432.40.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Setting the City Council Meeting Date to Adopt the Property Tax
Rate
Motion setting September 18, 2018 as the date of the adoption of the ad
valorem tax rate of$0.626264 per$100 valuation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Scheduling Two Public Hearings Related to Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Property Tax
Motion setting a public hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for August 28,
2018 and a second public hearing for September 11, 2018 during the
City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 1201 Leopard
Street, Corpus Christi, Texas.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Scheduling Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Operating
Budget
Motion setting a public hearing for the City of Corpus Christi Fiscal Year
2018-2019 Operating Budget for August 28, 2018 during the regular City
Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, 1201 Leopard
Street, Corpus Christi, Texas.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 29-301
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 29 and 30.The Council
went into executive session at 5:04 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 6:14 p.m.
29. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning claims, pending litigation, potential
settlement, attorney's fees, and/or other potential legal matters regarding
lawsuits of Salinas Construction Technologies, Ltd. and Salinas and
Sons, Inc. v. City of Corpus Christi, and other lawsuits against the City
and the City's officers and employees.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designees to execute Amendment
No.1 to a professional services contract with Spire Consulting Group,LLC to
Increase the maximum amount of said contract by$20,000 for services related
to Home Road-Ayers to Port project and authorize an amendment to the City's
professional services agreement for attorney services with McKibben,Martinez,
Jarvis 8.Wood,L.L.P.to increase the maximum amount of said contract by
$150,000,all of which services are provided to the City for the lawsuit of
Salinas Construction Technologies,Ltd.and Salinas and Sons,Inc.v.City of
Corpus Christi.
Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
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30. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
violations of the City's commercial and industrial waste disposal and
pretreatment ordinance[Section 55-140, et. Seq., of the Corpus Christi
Code of Ordinances] by wastewater customer(s), potential wastewater
plant excursions, negotiations and potential litigation with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, Texas Attorney General, and/or U.S. Department of Justice
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concerning the City's sanitary sewer system and/or water system,
including consideration of fees for attorneys, engineers, and other expert
witnesses assisting in defense of potential lawsuit(s)and other legal
matters related to the provision of water and wastewater services and the
regulations related to said services.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
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