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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 August 21, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on August 28, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 21,2018 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 Kevin Jennings, Mt.Olive Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kevin Jennings gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Mario Tapia,
Assistant Director of Aviation.
Assistant Director of Aviation Mario Tapia 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,Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar,
and City Secretary Rebecca L.Hoerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Gualardo,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 21, 2018, "National Senior Citizens Day".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation.
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)The City's Sandbag Distribution Program's next event will be held on
Saturday,August 25,2018 at Del Mar College located at 101 Baldwin
Boulevard.Information on the event is available at
www.cctexas.com/sandbagsaturdays.2)An art display regarding Hurricane
Harvey is taking place at the La Retama Library now through September 1,
2018,Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m.to 6:00 p.m.Local students from
the communities of Gregory-Portland,Port Aransas,Rockport,Flour Bluff and
Corpus Christi are displaying art work in numerous forms including:poetry,
drawings,molds,glass work,photography,and paintings to commemorate
their experiences and express their viewpoints in artistic form.A video
regarding the art display will play during the recess for lunch during today's
City Council meeting and is available on YouTube.
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT- UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimbso provided a briefing on the Utilities
Department,including the mission statement;operational profile;baseline
information;and performance indicators.Assistant Director of Support Services
Reba George was present to respond to questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the organizational
chart for the Utilities Department;the distinction between the functions in the
Utilities Department;a future discussion related to stormwater;if all utilities
function the same;how the age of wastewater lines impact wastewater
treatment plants;and maintenance of lines.
Interim City Manager Keith Selman recognized Employee of the Quarter,Utility
Business Office Manager Margaret Morin.
G. MINUTES:
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2. Regular Meeting of August 14, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Rubio
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.All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
Mayor McComb deviated the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar read the Rules of Decorum
for the Council Chambers.Raymond Ames,7 Virginia Hills,asked the City
Council to consider revisiting the wastewater rates.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding the enforcement of illegal signs and a blocked sidewalk on
Del Starr Drive.Dan Caballero,5338 Greenbrier,spoke regarding issues
related to the zoning of property for townhomes.Flo East,1605 Yorktown,and
Mark Thomas,1025 Graham,spoke in support of Agenda Item 35,conveyance
of Parker Pool to Nueces County.Pat Polastri,1605 Ocean Drive,spoke in
opposition to the new landscaping in the median on Ocean Drive.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel,asked the City Council to consider the regional sports
complex at the next City Council meeting.Preston Harrell,8050 SPID;Matthew
Simpson,6317 Brianna Circle;Madeleine Fontenot,4645 Ocean Drive;Cristina
Winston,5757 S.Staples;Sarah Coles,6350 Meadowvlsta;and Joshua Tijerina,
9225 SPID,spoke in opposition to Agenda item 37,a service agreement for the
management of the Museum of Science and History with the Friends of the
Museum of Science and History and the management of the previous
Executive Director who was terminated.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke
regarding utility bill issues,including procedures and deposits,related to
rental properties.Lucinda Sohn,527 Vaky,spoke regarding Agenda Item 37,a
service agreement for the management of the Museum of Science and History
with the Friends of the Museum of Science and History,and asked the City
Council to consider the best option for the management of the Museum.Sam
Sussex,3835 Ocean Drive,and Toby Shore,4102 Ocean Drive,spoke in support
of Agenda Item 37,a service agreement for the management of the Museum of
Science and History with the Friends of the Museum of Science and History
and the previous Executive Director.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
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Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Park and Recreation Advisory Committee
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated that the appointments to the Park and
Recreation Advisory Committee were on the August 14,2018 Council agenda.
Staff became aware after the meeting that there was a computer-generated
reporting error made which showed five vacancies when there were only four.
Staff is requesting that the City Council reconsider the appointments for the
four vacancies.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Twila Stevens,Casandra L.
Lorentson,Hannah Husby,and Bobby Broderick,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-251
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Members requested
that Items 4,5,9,and 11 be pulled for individual consideration.Interim City
Manager Keith Selman requested that Item 7 be tabled to August 28,2018.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb made a motion to table Item 7 to August 28,2018,seconded by
Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Rubio,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
6. Resolution 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031508
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7. Five-Year Service Agreement for Security Alarm Permitting and
False Alarm Managment System Services
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with PM AM
Corporation, Dallas, Texas,for security alarm permitting and false alarm
management system services for a total amount not to exceed of
$575,000.
This Item was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031509
10. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031510
11. 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.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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12. Employee Health Benefit-Stop Loss Coverage
Motion authorizing completion of the negotiations and execution of a
one-year service agreement to provide stop loss coverage for the City's
self-funded employee health benefits for an estimated value of
$1,883,862.48 with Partner Re.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-138
14. Professional Services Contract Amendments for Pre-Design to
80% 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-140
15. 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 &2016)
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and on-going Capital Improvement Program(CIP) projects.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-141
16. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-142
17. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-143
18. Interlocal Agreement for Water Line Improvements
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with San
Patricia Municipal Water District for water line improvements.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031511
19. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031512
20. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031513
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 2407 Mary Street(1st Reading 8114/18)
Case No. 0718-01 Siempre 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.
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031514
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 4502 Corona Drive(1st Reading 4114118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031515
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
2019 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant from the Texas
Department of Transportation (1st Reading 8114/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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24. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating the
HIDTA grant award for the Police Department(1st Reading 8114118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enacsnent No: 031517
25. Second Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for the Del Mar College
Foundation Process and Instrumentation (1st Reading 8114118)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031518
4. First Amendment to a Type A Grant for Texas ASM 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated that
--- Council Members Guajardo and Lindsey-Opel were abstaining from Agenda
Items 4 and 5.Council members recognized Texas A&M University-Corpus
Christi for their efforts in the community.There wens no comments from the
public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Motion 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
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Abstained: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Lindsey-Opel
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5. 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 Waters Edge Park and McGee
Beach.
This item was discussed during Item 4.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Smith. 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:031507
9. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the City
of Corpus Christi was awarded an AMBUS from the Texas Department of
Emergency Management The presentation team included Battalion Chief Billy
Belyeu and Hilary Watt,Chairperson of the Regional Advisory Committee.In
response to Mayor McComb,the presentation team reported the following
information:that the AMBUS is a replacement unit with a value of 3577,000;
there are currently 13 AMBUS units in the State of Texas;and the AMBUS can
respond regional and locally to disasters.There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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: M2018-136
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13. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13,a five-year service agreement for drug and
alcohol testing and occupational medical services.A council member spoke
regarding the contract being with a new vendor and including review of the
contract to ensure the vendor is meeting deliverables.Director of Human
Resources Steven Were stated that staff will provide annual reviews of the
contract.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 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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M. BUDGET PRESENTATION: (ITEM 261
26. Proposed FY2019 Budget Overview
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Human Resources Steven Viera
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the proposed
FY2019 budget regarding the current state of the City's health plans and its
impact to the current and future budgets.Mr.Viers presented the following
information:a summary of the health plans'performance by month;the
employee benefits and savings;a plan design comparison;the FY2019 benefits
changes;the implementation of the BlueCroas BlueShied Benefits Value
Advisor;and the new programs put in place this fiscal year.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the new Benefits
Value Advisor;if supplemental benefits are only for employees;Police and
Fire being charged the fair value of their respective health plans;meetings
between staff and public safety to keep plans sustainable;the Wellness
Programs and Premium Differentials being available to dependents;tracking
city employment levels in relation to increase in health plan costs;and the
comparison between private benefits and the City's benefits.
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 501
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 50.The Council went into executive session at 1:28 p.m.The Council
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returned from executive session at 2:32 p.m.
50. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 50.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 271
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adoption of
Proposed Unified Development Code Text Amendments: Section
7.5 Signs
Ordinance amending Section 7.5 "Signs" of the Unified Development
Code; and providing for penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is adopt proposed Unified
Development Code text amendments related to signs in response to a recent
U.S.Supreme Court ruling.Mr.McGinn presented the following information:an
overview of the Reed v.Gilbert Supreme Court case;the Town of Gilberts
content-based regulations;non-content-based regulations;exceptions to
commercial and non-commercial signs;and a summary of the proposed
changes.Mr.McGinn stated that staff and the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the amendments.
Mr.McGinn and a council member discussed the sign industry stakeholders
meeting and communications with contractors that would be impacted by the
changes.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on
first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 28-291
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28. Board Appointments-Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
(Type A) Corporation
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
that City Council had previously requested that Type A Board membership be
expanded from five to seven members.Item 29 is a resolution adopting Type A
Board Certificate of Amendment and will increase the size of the membership
from five to seven members.The names of the Type A Board members will be
included in the Certificate of Amendment.
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Leah Olivarri and
John Valls,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
29. Resolution Adopting Type A Board Certificate of Amendment
(Board Appointments will take place prior to approval of this Item)
Resolution adopting a certificate of amendment for the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Acting Executive Director of the Corpus
Christi Business and Job Development Corporation(Type A Board)Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt a certificate of
amendment to amend the Articles of Incorporation for the Type A Board.Ms.
Sanchez stated that the amendments include changing the terms of the
directors of the Type A Board to align with the City's fiscal year ending
September 30,2018 and increasing the board members from five to seven
members.There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated that
board members serve at the will of the City Council.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.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
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P. RECESS COUNCIL MEETING TO CORPORATION MEETINGS: (ITEMS 30-31)
Mayor McComb recessed the regular Council meeitng at 2:48 p.m.to hold
Corporation meetings for the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and
the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
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Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
31. Regular Corporation Meeting of the North Padre Island
Development Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
O. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the Council meeting at 4:25 p.m.
R. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 32-351
32. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating Grant
Funds for FY2019 Local Border Security Program
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$40,000 grant from Office of the
Governors Homeland Security Grants Division for FY2019 Local Border
Security Program; and appropriating $40,000 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 in the amount of$40,000 from the
Office of the Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for the FY2019
Local Border Security Program.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
33. First Reading Ordinance-Adoption of City of Corpus Christi Small
Cell Network Fees, regulations and Design Manual
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt small cell network
fees, regulations, and Design Manual; and providing for penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt an ordinance regarding
a design manual and regulation and installation of small cell equipment
within public rights-of-way.Mr.McGinn presented the following information:an
overview of Senate Bill No.1004 which requires cities to allow network
providers to install wireless antennae in city rights-of-way and set parameters;
the key features of the ordinance;reasons for adopting a small cell design
manual;examples of the equipment;and the components of the design
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manual.Mr.McGinn stated that staff and the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the ordinance.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:guidelines and
parameters for older areas of town,specifically the downtown area;the
revenue generated;the ability to regulate standards in the North Beach area;
and the flexibility to create districts in the future to regulate standards.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
34. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Fund Proceeds for Fiscal
Year 2017-2018
Ordinance to appropriate(a) $62,420.48; (b) $1,624,968.22; (c)
$2,160,863.62; (d)$143,594.59; and (e)$65,406.99; into the Airport
CIP, Bond Proceeds, Utility Revenue Bond, Specialty Bond Proceeds
and other Unappropriated Funds, respectively,for the following purposes:
City's match for future FAA Grant Projects, Bayfront, Public Facilities,
Fire, Police, Public Health and Safety, Sanitary Landfill, Library,
• Convention Center, Parks, Streets, and Utilities, and as further detailed in
Attachment 1; changing the FY 2018 Capital Improvement Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 031249 to increase expenditures accordingly.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a total of
$4,057,253.90 of unappropriated Interest earnings,reimbursement and
miscellaneous revenue received during the year In the respective Capital
Improvement Program funds from which they were earned.The funding can
only be spent for purposes authorized.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: 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
35. First Reading Ordinance-Conveyance of Parker Pool to Nueces
County
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Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Parker Pool property located at
654 Graham Road to Nueces County.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35.Council Member Greg Smith stated that the
purpose of this item is to authorize the conveyance of Parker Pool to Nueces
County.There were no comments from the public.
Interim City Manager Keith Selman,Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington,and council members discussed the following topics:a council
member expressed support for the conveyance;the public-private partnership
between Nueces County and the Coastal Bend Friends of the Aquatics;if there
are any ongoing expenses;the City paying water and utilities;the transfer of
liability;the reasons for conveying a portion of the Parker Pool property;the
advantages to the City for assigning the property to Nueces County;the
reversion clause;and the history of the City acquiring the property from Nooses
County.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member GuaJardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
S. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 36-481
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 37,47,and 48.
36. Resolution Adopting the La Molina-Near West Existing
Conditions Report
Resolution adopting an Existing Conditions Report for the La Molina-
Near West Area which is bordered by SH 358 and Saratoga Boulevard
to the West, SH 286 to the East, Agnes Street to the North, and SH 286
to the South
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Museum of Science and History Management Services
Motion authorizing a five year service agreement for the management of
the Museum of Science and History with Friends of the Museum of
Science and History, Corpus Christi, Texas for a not to exceed value of
$1,300,000.00 plus revenue/incentive fee and marketing funds.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
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Manager to Invite both proposers to make a presentation to City Council,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
38. Amendment No. 1 to American Bank Center Service Agreement
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for
Management of the American Bank Center with SMG for additional
expenditures in the amount of$250,000, with a restated total estimated
contract value of$16,807,717.15.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Service Agreement for Disaster Recovery Management Services
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for Disaster Recovery
Management Services with Langford Community Management Services,
Inc., Leander, Texas,for$50,000, with three one-year options for a total
potential multi-year amount not to exceed $125,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
40. Renewal of State and Federal External Legislative Consultant
Contracts
Motion to execute 24-month renewal agreements for govemmental
relations services with Focused Advocacy for state governmental
relations services for$108,000 per year plus reasonable expenses and
with Meyers&Associates for federal governmental relations services for
$78,000 per year plus reasonable expenses.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Uniform Rentals for Beach operations,Tourist District and Park
Operations
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Cintas Corporation
No. 2 of Corpus Christi, Texas for Parks &Recreation uniform rentals for
a total amount not to exceed $105,007.76.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Two Contracts for Wastewater Service Line Repair and Clean-out
Installation and Manhole Ring and Cover Adjustment Program FY
2018-2019
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Contract with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
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the amount of$120,946 for a total amount of$159,526 for the base year
and a construction contract with Abel's Paving& Construction, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$764,707 for the base year of the
Wastewater Service Line Repair and Clean-out Installation and Manhole
Ring and Cover Adjustment Program FY 2018-2019 with a total
expenditure not to exceed$401,418 and $2,294,121 respectively over
the three-year life of the contract.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Land Purchase for Nueces Bay Boulevard Tank Site for Elevated
Storage Tank
Resolution determining the fair market value of industrial property and
authorizing execution of a real estate sales contract with Flint Hills
Resources Corpus Christi, LLC for$127,513.75 plus estimated closing
costs of$2,500 for Nueces Bay Boulevard elevated tank site.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Service Agreement for Blower Repairs and Motor Alignment
Services at Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one year Service Agreement with two one-year
options with Massengale Armature Works Inc, of San Antonio, Texas, for
the Blower Repairs and Motor Alignment services at Waste Water
Treatment Plant for an amount not to exceed $107,700 with a total
potential Multi-Year amount up to$323,100.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
45. San Patricio Municipal Water District Treated Water Contract
Amendment
Motion authorizing the Second Amendment and Extension to the Treated
Water Supply Contract with San Patricio Municipal Water District.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Resolution Adopting an Affordable Housing Policy and Program
Initiatives for the City of Corpus Christi,Texas.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Service Agreement for HEB Tennis Center
Motion authorizing a service agreement with Sweet Spot Tennis, LLC for
management and operations service for HEB Tennis Center.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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48. Service Agreement for Al Kruse Tennis Center
Motion authorizing a service agreement with Sweet Spot Tennis for
management and operations service for Al Kruse Tennis Center.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
T. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 49)
49. Briefing on Downtown Communication Kiosks
Mayor McComb referred to Item 49.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide a briefing on Interactive Community
Kiosks.Ms.Medrano presented the following information:an overview of
interactive kiosk systems;the project scope;and pending Council's support,
staffs recommendation to:gather input from stakeholders;conduct reference
checks with cities that have implemented kiosks,and conduct a competitive
Request for Proposal(RFP)process.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the project scope
including no investment from the City;data programming;maintenance of the
kiosks;how people interact with the kiosks;the interactive kiosks providing an
opportunity to communicate with citizens;support from a council member
regarding installation of kiosks in the downtown area rather than conducting a
study on wayfinding;revenue generation;the City of San Antonio's award of a
contract for interactive kiosks;the ability to include emergency notifications;
and if manufacturers provide demonstration units.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Molina made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
move forward with setting up a demonstration of interactive kiosks and gather
input from stakeholders,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and
passed unanimously.
BRIEFING ON TYPE B CORPORATION
City Council Liaison Michael Hunter provided a briefing on the Type B
Corporation meeting held on August 20,2018 including:the election of officers
and financial report.
V. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:to include in the FY2019 proposed budget
presentation a long-term strategy for police officer staffing;a presentation on
anti-lobbying;and a discussion on the repairs related to the water fountains
across from the American Bank Center and of the water garden.
W. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
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