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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the Regular
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 14,2018 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 Rick Barrera, Cornerstone Church.
Pastor Rick Barrera gave the Invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Kim Baker,
Assistant Director of Financial Services.
Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker 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,Councii Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Everett
Roy,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring August 12-18, 2018, "National Health Center
Week".
Proclamation declaring August 2018, "Xeriscape Corpus Christi-Water
Wise Gardening Month".
Proclamation declaring September 15, 2018, "Operation K.E.Y.S.
(Keeping Every Youth in School)".
Commendations recognizing the Laguna Little League Junior Softball
All-Stars.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and commendations.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of July 31, 2018 and Workshop Session of July 23,
2018.
Mayor McComb called for approval of the minutes.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council
Member Garza 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 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.Sally Meyer,1010 Barracuda Place,spoke regarding the
management of the Legal Department and the City's use of outside legal
counsel.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding the enforcement of Illegal
signs.Bill Ayer,Governmental Affairs Director of the Corpus Christi Association
of Realtors,4825 Everhart,spoke regarding Agenda Item 22,adopting
downtown vacant building regulations,and stated that the if the registration
component is removed from the ordinance,the Corpus Christi Association of
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Realtors will withdraw their opposition to the ordinance.Rick Milby,4412 High
Ridge Drive,spoke in opposition to the following:the registration fee referred
to in Agenda Item 22,adopting downtown vacant building regulations and
Agenda Item 27,ordering a Special Election for Bond 2018.Sal Romeros III,
3106 West Gard; Rene DeLeon,604 Sumners,Mathis,Texas;Tereso Mora,4725
Willowbrook;Stephen Perales(father),8322 Salsa;and Stephen Perales(son),
8322 Salsa,spoke in support of Agenda Item 29,a lease agreement for a
regional sports complex.Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen,requested that the City
Council support Issues addressing climate change.Richard Schreiber,3121 La
Rochelle Way,requested that the City Council consider allocating the potential
8700,000 surplus in property tax revenue to staff Fire Station 18.
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:
a. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES(NONE)
C. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman provided a recap of the items that City Council
approved related to the City Council's goals for Economic Development,Water
and Streets.Interim City Manager Selman announced that public meetings will
be held regarding the Bond 2016 Residential Street Rebuild Project for
upcoming residential street construction on Wednesday,August 15,2018 at
Linda's Senior Center and Wednesday,August 22,2018 at St.Philip's Catholic
Church.3)The City's Sandbag Distribution Program began Saturday,August
11,2018.The next event will be held on Saturday,August 18,2018 from 8:00
a.m.to 1:00 p.m.at Del Mar College West Campus located on Old Brownsville
Road.Residents are allowed six sandbags per vehicle.Individuals Interested
in volunteering at the event can contact 361-826-3211.Information on the event
Is available at www.cctexas.com/sandbagsaturdays.
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT-STREET OPERATIONS
Director of Street Operations Andy Leal provided a briefing on Street
Operations,including the mission statement;operational profile;and
performance indicators,with a focus on potholes.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the benefits of skin
patches;the reasons for Increasing the usage of skin patches;the process of
skin patching small streets/blocks;the skin patch process being effective and
economical;the Street Department's response to replace street signs Impacted
by Hurricane Harvey;the difference between skin patching and seal coating;
the types of streets that are candidates for skin patching;and the funding
allocated for skin patching operations.
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Library Board
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
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Transportation Advisory Commission
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Library Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to table the appointment to the Library
Board to encourage applicants that reside in City Council District 2 to apply,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Motion was passed and
approved with the following vote:Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,
Lindsey-Opel,Molina,Roy,Rubio,and Smith,voting"Aye";Mayor McComb
voting"No".
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Dotson Lewis,Jr.,Amy H.
McCoy,and Jerry Plemons,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Twila Stevens,
Casandra L.Lorentson,Hannah Husby,Bobby Broderick,and Daniel Riechers,
seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Richard J.Diaz and
Wilfredo Rivera,Jr.,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Pramit Bhakta,seconded by
Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-221
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 12,19,and 22 be pulled for individual consideration.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta requested that Item 18 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 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
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Abstained: 0
4. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contract with
property owners in Mokry Estates.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031496
5. Purchase and Installation of Upfitting Equipment for Police
Vehicles
Motion authorizing the purchase and installation of upfitting equipment on
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-124
6. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-125
7. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-126
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:M2018-127
9. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-128
10. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-129
11. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031497
13. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-131
14. 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,
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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 passed an the consent agenda.
Enactment No'. M2018-132
15. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No'. M2018-133
16. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property at or near 6000
Yorktown Boulevard (1st Reading 7/31/18)
Case No. 0218-03 William B. Miller, Jr.:
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
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 6000 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031498
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Urban Transportation Plan
Amendment(1st Reading 7/31/18)
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
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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 CI Collector; deleting a proposed CI Collector segment from
Oregon trail to the intersection near FM 1694; adding an RAI Minor Rural
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(RAI)Local Rural Street to the UTP.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031499
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Construction Contract for Schanen
Ditch Hike and Bike Trail -Saratoga to Kilarmet Project(Bond
2012, Proposition 4)(1st Reading 7/31/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031502
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a Use Privilege
Agreement for installation of a private wastewater collection
system and conveyance system force main(1st Reading 7/31/18)
Ordinance authorizing a Use Privilege Agreement with Valls Wildcat II,
LLC, ("Permittee")to install a private wastewater collection system and
conveyance system force main.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031503
12. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,a service agreement for utility bill printing
and mailing services.Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez,
Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker and council members
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discussed the following topics:the possibility of changing the utility billing to a
postcard system and the timeframe for considering other methods of utility bill
printing;that the contract has a one-year term;if the contract would have to go
through another Request for Proposal(RFP)should the City choose an
alternate method of printing utility bills;the contract being broad enough to
allow for changes in utility bill printing;determining whether another vendor
may be more competitive than the proposed supplier should the City consider
changing the method of utility billing;flexibility to amend the contract;
studying the feasibility of converting utility bills to a postcard system;a council
member's concerns regarding the Utility Business Office related to new
software;bar coding on utility bills;the contract with the current vendor being
month-to-month;the termination clause in the contract;and the amount of the
total contract price attributed to mailing/postage.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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:M2018-130
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Ordering a General Election to elect
Mayor and Eight Council Members •November 6,2018(1st
Reading 7/31/18)
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 18,ordering a General Election to elect Mayor
and eight Council Members.City Secretary Rebecca L.Muerte stated that staff
has been working with Nueces County Clerk Kara Sands and the Elections
Division regarding the run-off election date.City Secretary Huena reported that
the County Clerk's office strongly prefers that that the run-off be conducted on
Tuesday,December 18,2018.City Secretary Muerte stated that since this date
falls closer to the Christmas holiday,early voting will be heavily promoted the
week prior to the run-off election.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the ordinance by changing
the run-off date to December 18,2018,seconded by Council Member Guajardo
and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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:031500
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Professional Services Contract for
Residential Reconstruction Project-$3.4M(1st Reading 7/31/18)
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 19,a professional services contract for
Residential Street Reconstruction.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray and council members discussed the following topics:the City Council
prioritizing residential streets;residents complimenting staff regarding their
communication efforts during the reconstruction of Ralston Street;and
maintaining communication with residents during this project.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second
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
Enactment No:031501
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 25 -26)
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 2407 Mary Street.
Case No. 0718-01 Siemore Mas: Ordinance rezoning property at or near
2407 Mary Street from "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District; and amending Comprehensive Plan.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 11, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District
to the"RM-1"Multifamily 1 District.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 25.Director of
Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item
is to rezone the subject property to allow for the construction of two additional
duplexes with a total of six units on-site.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Members and staff discussed the following topics:opposition to the
rezoning and the setback and parking requirements.
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:
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
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 4502 Corona Drive.
Case No. 0718-02 Augusta Embassy House. LLC: Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 4502 Corona Drive from "RS-TF"Two-Family District
to the"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District; and amending Comprehensive Plan
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 11, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-TF"Two-Family District to
the"RM-3"Multifamily 3 District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this Item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the consistency of zoning classifications across the lot.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio 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:
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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
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 301
30. Excuse Absences for Council Member Lucy Rubio
Motion excusing the past absences of Council Member Lucy Rubio.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 30.Mayor
McComb stated that the purpose of this Item is to formally excuse the past
absences of Council Member Lucy Rubio as addressed in the City Charter.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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: 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
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P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 331
33. First Reading Ordinance -Type A Grant for the Del Mar College
Foundation Process and Instrumentation
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Del Mar
College Foundation for$2,356,000 to expand the Process and
Instrumentation Technology Program; appropriating $2,356,000 from the
unreserved fund balance in the Business/Job Development Fund; and
amending the budget.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33.Lenora
Keas,Del Mar College,stated that the purpose of this item is to request Type A
grant funding to expand the Process and Instrumentation Technology Program.
Ms.Keas presented the following information:photos of the Glycol Distillation
Pilot Plant previously funded by the Type A Board and industry;the
construction of the Process Technology,Instrumentation,Millwright,Analytical
Lab and Petrochemical Analysis;a list of programs support by the proposal;
the types of equipment;the overall cost summary;and the impact on jobs and
the economy.There were no comments from the public.
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Council members discussed the following topics:the low student-instructor
ratio;a training environment for industry;the economic Impact;current
enrollment in the program;and a pre-training process to counsel students
regarding the importance of passing the drug test for industry Jobs.
lain Vasey,Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),
stated that the EDC Board and the Type A Board approved the project.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
T. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 561
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 56.The Council went into
executive session at 1:40 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
2:40 p.m.
56. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05
to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the provision
of incentives pursuant to any previously executed or proposed economic
development/business incentive agreement(s) between the City and/or
related entities and Upper Padre Partners, LP, Gulf Shores Ventures,
International Bank of Commerce, Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC., Axys
Capital, Padre Island Holdings, LLC. and/or North Padre Waterpark
Holdings, Ltd. and/or past or present affiliates, creditors or shareholders
of any of the aforesaid entities, possible development agreements or
other funding mechanisms related to the construction of Park Road 22
bridge and related infrastructure, including, but not limited to, bridges,
culverts, canals, sewers, mains, lift stations, pump stations, revetments,
pilings, and ditches, and pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information
pertaining to business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate, stay
or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may
conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 56 and the following motion of direction was
considered:
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
negotiate a contract to construct a bulkheaded canal and associated
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improvements with the adjoining property owners adjacent to the proposed
Park Road 22 Bridge,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed
unanimously.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 56.
M. BUDGET PRESENTATION: (ITEM 231
23. Proposed FY2019 Budget Overview
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23,proposed FY2019 Budget Overview.Interim
City Manager Keith Selman stated that the City Council has received a
balanced budget.Interim City Manager Selman stated that staff is proposing to
discuss the budget during regularly scheduled City Council meetings and will
bring forward three presentations regarding Utilities,Health Care and Public
Safety.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan provided an overview of
the operating budget including:the mission statement;the guiding fiscal
principles used to prepare the budget;the presentation outline;where the
budget is available for review;the seven major sections of the budget;how to
navigate through the budget documents;total revenues and expenditures;the
total number of full-time equivalents;the 1-year property tax rates;the City's
property tax rate in comparison to other Texas cities;and the following
information regarding the General,Enterprise,Special Revenue,and Internal
Service Funds:the number of full-time equivalents; revenues and expenditures
and fund balances.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez presented the following
information related to the Debt Service Fund:revenues and expenditures;
projected fund balance;the City's General Obligation Debt and Utility Revenue
Debt;and proposed bond issuances for FY2019.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that the surplus of
$700,000 in property tax revenue is not reflected in the presentation;the
surplus of$650,000 in property tax revenue being incorporated into the budget
to reduce projected budget cuts;that the City Council did not approve the
distribution of the$650,000 surplus;use of the property tax surplus to address
staffing at Fire Station 18;operational costs for Fire Station 18 not being
Included in the bond package; utilizing existing fire staff from other fire
stations to staff Fire Station 18;the proposed FY2019 budget including funding
for a fire academy;and that the fire academy will not Increase staffing,it will
only address attrition in the Fire Department.
Interim City Manager Selman stated that the first public hearing on the
proposed budget will be held on August 28,2018 with final adoption projected
for September 18,2018.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 24)
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24. Public Hearing and Resolution approving the FY 2018-2019
Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District Budget
Resolution approving the FY 2018-2019 budget for the Corpus Christi
Crime Control and Prevention District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item Is to hold a public hearing regarding the FY2018-2019
budget for the Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District.Chief
Markle presented the following information:the continued focus on core
program;that there are no reductions in programs or personnel;assignment of
the 63 police officers;the total expenditures and revenues;and ending fund
balance.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the programs
previously funded by the Crime Control and Prevention District and options to
incrementally Increase the number of police officers given the City's growth In
population.
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 resolution,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. This Resolution 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:031504
0. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 281
28. Resolution for Interlocal Cooperation Agreement(ILA)with Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC)for aesthetic column
painting on Ennis Joslin Road
Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
(ILA)with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi(TAMUCC)for aesthetic
column painting on Ennis Joslin Road.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28.City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Members Lindsey-Opel
and Guajardo were abstaining from this item.
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray introduced Texas A&M
University-Corpus Christi(TAMU-CC)President Dr.Kelly Ouintanilla.Ms.Gray
stated that the purpose of this item Is to execute an Interlocal Cooperation
Agreement with TAMU-CC for aesthetic surface painting on Ennis Joslin Road
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at South Padre Island Drive(SPID).Ms.Gray presented the following
information:a location and vicinity map and artists rendering.
Or.Quintanilla stated that the columns on Ennis Joslin will be painted to
identify the area as"Islander Country"for people to recognize they are in the
vicinity of the University and to increase spirit and community pride.
Dr.Quintanilla also spoke regarding Future Agenda Item 34,a first amendment
to a Type A Grant for TAMU-CC to extend the date for creating programs in civil
and industrial engineering and Future Agenda Item 35,approving an
agreement with TAMU-CC for naming and use of facilities at Water's Edge Park
and McGee Beach.
There were no comments from the public.A council member thanked
TAMU-CC for moving the City forward.
City Secretary Huerta stated that Council Member Lindsey-Opel recused herself
from the discussion on Items 34 and 35.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council
Member Molina,Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council
Member Smith
Abstained: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No:031506
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 221
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Adopting Downtown Vacant
Building Regulations (1st Reading 7/31/18)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt Downtown Vacant
Building Regulations including registration; and Providing for penalties.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.Business
Liaison Arlene Medrano stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt a
Downtown Vacant Building Ordinance.Ms.Medrano stated that ordinance was
approved by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3(TIRZ#3)Board and the
Downtown Management District Board of Directors.The ordinance was
amended by the City Council on first reading to include a one-year review and
an enhanced review on the five-year anniversary of the ordinance.Staff is
recommending the ordinance be approved as written.
Mayor McComb spoke regarding a meeting held between TIR2#3 Chairperson
Carolyn Vaughn,the Downtown Management District,and the Corpus Christi
Association of Realtors(Association)related to the Association's opposition to
the registration fee.
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Council Member Roy made a motion to table Item 22,tentatively to August 28,
2018,and direct the Interim City Manager to amend the ordinance to remove
the requirement for registration in order that both options may be presented to
the City Council for consideration,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel
and passed unanimously.
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
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 27 AND 291
27. Second Reading Ordinance-Ordering a Special Election for Bond
2018 (1st Reading 8/10/18)
Ordinance ordering a special election to be held on November 6, 2018,
in the City of Corpus Christi, on the questions of authorizing bond
issuances of the City supported by ad valorem taxes; providing for
procedures for holding such election; providing for notice of election and
publication thereof; providing for the establishment of branch early polling
places; designating polling place locations; authorizing a joint election
with Nueces County; and enacting provisions incident and relating to the
subject and purpose of this ordinance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to order a Special Election for Bond
2018.Ms.Gray stated that the ordinance has been amended to reflect the
change to Proposition C by removing the splash pads and shade structures and
adding Cole Park and Dimitt Piers.There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb stated that approval of this item does not increase taxes and
that the City Council is giving the public an opportunity to decide whether they
want these bond Improvements.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on second
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
Enactment No:031505
29. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for Regional
Sports Complex(Requires 28 day delay) (1st Reading 4/17/18)
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Ordinance authorizing execution of 40-year Lease Agreement with SQH
Sports and Entertainment, Inc. of approximately 203 acres located near
State Highway 286 @ FM 43 for a Regional Sports Complex and other
improvements with up to four 5-year extensions; and cancelling the
existing lease.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve,on second reading,
a lease agreement with SOH Sports and Entertainment,Inc.(SQH)for a
regional sports complex.Mr.Ellington addressed City Council questions raised
at the first reading of the ordinance related to the leadership team;the
appraised value of the property and consideration of leasing the new acreage.
Mr.Ellington stated that the new agreement includes an annual lease amount
to be paid to the City based on the cost per acre of the land,credit for public
Improvements;and consumer price index annual increases.Mr.Ellington
introduced representatives from SOH Derrick Hegmon,Bert Quintanllla,and
Brent Statzer.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council
Member Garza was abstaining from this item.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the credit for public improvements for roads and trails;the costs related to
public improvements of roads and trails;the independent appraisal of the
property and the reason a local company was not used;the current agreement
in comparison to the original agreement;consideration to proceed with a new
Request for Proposal(RFP)for the additional property that was not included In
the previous RFPs scope;usability of the land;how long the process has taken
regarding the project; how much SQH has invested in the project to date;the
economic benefit of a regional sports complex;the City's risk should the public
improvements substantially exceed the revenue received from the regional
sports complex;If there is a cap regarding the credit for public improvements;
if SOH has met the milestones outlined In the current contract;questions
related to the leadership team and the lack of experience running a regional
sports complex;the viability of SQH's financials;the acreage that is outside the
flood zone;the City of Laredo's private/public partnership for a similar project;
information provided in a memo dated May 4,2018 regarding the RFP vetting
process for the regional sports complex;that staff did not support moving
forward with the original contract with SQH;the vagueness of the RFP;Issues
regarding the turnover in City staff;the number of times the City has offered
public property for$1;the letter SOH has from a financial institution regarding
investors;the change in council members and city management during the
discussions related to the regional sports complex;and SQH's willingness to
continue negotiations.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,
4710 Hake',asked the Council to listen to the public's support of the project and
make a decision for the benefit of Corpus Christi.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to table the Item to the meeting of
August 28,2018,seconded by Council Member Molina. This item was tabled to
the meeting of August 28,2018 with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
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Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 31 -32)
31. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the 2019
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$154,957.39 grant from Texas
Department of Transportation for 2019 Comprehensive Selective Traffic
Enforcement Project with a city match of$51,551.05; and appropriating
$154,957.39 in Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item Is to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation in the amount of$154,957.39 for the 2019 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project with a city match of 951,551.05.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 Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating the HIDTA
grant award for the Police Department
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$122,535 grant from Executive
Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, for the
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program; and appropriating
$122,535 in Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this Item is to accept a grant for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Area program in the amount of$122,535.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 34-51)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had no planned presentations.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel recused herself from the discussion on Items 34 and 35 during the
discussion on Item 28.
34. First Amendment to a Type A Grant for Texas A&M University -
Corpus Christi
Motion authorizing the First Amendment to the Business Incentive
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, which extends
the date for creating programs in civil and industrial engineering until
December 31, 2020 and extends the term of the agreement to December
31, 2023.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Resolution for Naming and Use of Facilities at Water's Edge Park
and McGee Beach
Resolution approving Agreement with Texas A&M University- Corpus
Christi for Naming and use of facilities at Water's Edge Park and McGee
Beach.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Reolution authorizing submittal of grant application for the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)and
Interlocal agreements for distribution of JAG Program funds
Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application in amount of
$178,821 for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
Program with funds to be distributed to Nueces County in amount of
$82,042 and City of Robstown in amount of$14,736; and authorizing
Interlocal Agreements with Nueces County and City of Robstown for
distribution of JAG Program funds.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Five-Year Service Agreement for Security Alarm Permitting and
False Alarm Managment System Services
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with PM AM
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Corporation, Dallas, Texas, for security alarm permitting and false alarm
management system services for a total amount not to exceed of
$575,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Resolution authorizing a Supply Agreement for the Purchase of
Ambulance Parts
Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement for ambulance parts
with Frazer Ltd., of Houston, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$50,000 with three one-year options for a total potential multi-year
amount of$200,000.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Accepting Ambulance Bus(AMBUS) unit for the Emergency
Medical Task Force Program
Motion authorizing the Corpus Christi Fire Department to house a Texas
Emergency Task Force AMBUS unit for the Emergency Medical Task
Force program.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
40. Interlocal Agreement for Laboratory Services for testing and
analysis of bay water samples collected by Texas Department of
State Health Services (TDSHS)
Resolution to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the
Department of State Health Services, to provide laboratory services for
the analysis of bay water samples; and to authorize acceptance of the
agreement beginning September 1, 2018.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Service Agreement for HVAC Removal and Replacement at Central
Kitchen
Motion authorizing a two-month Service Agreement with Pro Tech
Mechanical, Inc. from Corpus Christi, Texas, for HVAC removal and
replacement at Central Kitchen, for a total amount not to exceed
$112,166.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Employee Health Benefit-Stop Loss Coverage
Motion authorizing completion of the negotiations and execution of a
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one-year service agreement to provide stop loss coverage for the City's
self-funded employee health benefits for an estimated value of
$1,883862.48 with Partner Re.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Five-Year Service Agreement for Drug and Alcohol Testing and
Occupational Medical Services
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with Alliance Health
Resources Mobile Division, Ltd., of Deer Park, Texas,for drug and
alcohol testing and occupational medical services for a total amount not
to exceed of$1,333,531.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Professional Services Contract Amendments for Pre-Design to
60% certain proposed Bond 2018 street projects(Bond 2018,
Proposition A)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to professional
services contracts for six(6) proposed Bond 2018- Proposition A-Street
projects as follows:
-HDR Engineering of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of$526,665 for
Leopard Street,from Nueces Bay Blvd to Palm Dr
-Hanson Professional Services of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of
$1,154,128 for S Staples St, from Kostoryz Rd to Baldwin
-CH2M Hill Engineers of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of$312,300 for
Lipes Blvd, from Yorktown to Sun Wood Dr
-Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of$262,000 for
Frio/Dorado/Hacala Corridor
-LJA Engineering of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of$702,125 for
Laguna Shores Rd, from Caribbean to Hustlin' Hornet
-Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, TX in amount of$422,075 for
Swantner Dr, from Texan Trail to Indiana
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
45. Professional Services Contract for Bond and Capital Improvement
Program Support
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
R.H. Shackelford, Inc. (RHSI)of Corpus Christi, Texas for a period of six
(6)months in the amount of$352,526 with one(1)optional six-month
renewal to be administratively awarded for a total contract cost not to
exceed $705,052 to support launching the Bond 2018 Program,
overseeing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project(HBRP) Utility
Relocations, and completing prior Bond Programs (2012, 2014 8 2016)
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and on-going Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Amendment No.3 to Professional Services Contract for Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements(Capital Improvement
Program)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 3 to a professional
services contract with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$578,396 for a total restated fee of$1,490,918 for Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant(W WTP) Lift Station and Plant
Improvements project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Supply Agreement for Emulsion Oil(SS-1H)for Street Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ergon Asphalt &
Emulsions Inc., of Austin, Texas, for the purchase of emulsion oil (ss-1h),
for the total amount not to exceed $328,366.50.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
48. Interlocal Agreement for Water Line Improvements
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with San
Patricio Municipal Water District for water line improvements.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
49. Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County Water Control and
Improvement District#3
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County
Water Control and Improvement District#3 to provide for District to
disconnect District water service to customers who are delinquent in City
wastewater service payment.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
50. Resolution Adopting Type A Board Certificate of Amendment
Resolution adopting a certificate of amendment for the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda.
51. Resolution Adopting Type B Board Certificate of Amendment
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Resolution adopting a certificate of amendment for the Corpus Christi B
Corporation.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEMS 52-531
52. Regular Corporation Meeting of the North Padre Island
Development Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
53. Annual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
5-. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 541
54. Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 54.Public Health Administrator Dante
Gonzalez Introduced Mark Hendrix with the Behavioral Health Center of
Nueces County.Mr.Hendrix stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the programs being Implemented by the Behavioral Health Center
of Nueces County.Mr.Hendrix presented the following Information:the
collaboration between Nueces County,the Nueces County Hospital District and
the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County to fund the creation of three
key programs aimed at addressing the Issue of mentally ill persons with the
criminal justice system;the services provided through Jail-Based Competency
Restoration;the goals of the Crisis Intervention Team/Mobile Crisis Outreach
Expansion;the Jail Diversion Program;the benefits to the citizens of Corpus
Christi;and steps moving forward.Mr.Hendrix requested future consideration
of additional funding support from the City.
Council members and staff from the Behavioral Health Center of Nueces
County discussed the following topics:the funding currently being provided by
the City of Corpus Christi;how often the Police Department deals with
behavioral issues;Crisis Intervention Training for police officers;the cost and
utilization of emergency services;consideration to increase funding for the
Behavioral Health Center of Nueces County;the number of repeat individuals
incarcerated;the percentage of homeless;the number of Individuals that could
benefit from the Jail Diversion Program;the benefits of these programs to
Corpus Christi;and an invitation to council members to attend a Mental Health
First Aid Training Class being held on August 15,2018 and August 21,2018.
T. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 55-571
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 55 and 57.The Council
went into executive session at 6:03 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 7:17 p.m.
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55. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, including potential grants for desalination
facilities, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of the Texas Utility Code,
TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other laws and regulations,
potential agreements for the economic development agreement(s)with
business prospects that are considering the construction, expansion,
and/or ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water
and/or wastewater services, and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City
seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and
with which the City may conduct economic development negotiations
and/or deliberate possible economic development issues concerning
said business prospect(s), including, but not limited to, potential contracts
for the provision of water to said prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
57. 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 ESession Item was discussed In executive session.
U. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:a presentation regarding an interactive kiosk
for downtown in lieu of wayfinding and a briefing on the maintenance of and
funding for the water garden and water fountain on Shoreline Boulevard.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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