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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 September 11, 2018 which were approved as
amended by the City Council on September 18, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,September 11,2018 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 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Hartwick, First Baptist Church.
Pastor Steve Hartwick gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Billy Delgado,
Emergency Management Coordinator.
Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado 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.Hoene.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Everett
Roy,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring September 8-15, 2018, "Flags for Heroes
Week".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb welcomed the City of Rockport's Mayor,Patrick Rios,and
various City officials who thanked the City of Corpus Christi for their assistance
after Hurricane Harvey.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting;therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so. You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item.Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media(e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361426-3211 to coordinate.All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
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.Garrett Dorsey,14878 Granada,spoke regarding great events
occurring in the community and affordable housing.Katya Wowk,14718
Aquarius,spoke in support of Agenda Item 29,amending the City Code to
adopt higher standards for Flood Hazard Prevention and asked the City Council
to consider adopting 2 feet of freeboard.Carolyn Vaughn,4214 Spring Creek,
spoke regarding water bill charges and Agenda Item 53,an executive session
regarding the City Manager.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli Drive,spoke
regarding water bill charges and asked the City Council to consider waiving
water bills for utility customers in the month of November.Carrie Robertson
Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze Boulevard,thanked Council Member Roy for
nominating Bobby Broderick for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee;
provided an update on behalf of the North Beach Community Association;and
spoke regarding the condition of Gulfbreeze Boulevard.Philippe Tissot,3560
Aransas,spoke regarding Agenda Item 28 adopting the preliminary flood
insurance rate maps and Agenda Item 29,amending the City Code to adopt
higher standards for Flood Hazard Prevention and regarding taking caution
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when considering flood zones.Patricia Polastri,1805 Ocean Drive,spoke In
support of Agenda Item 32,approving a contract for a High Intensity Activated
Crosswalk(HAWK)Traffic Signal at Ocean Drive and Del Mar Boulevard and
asked the City Council to consider speed bumps.Ashley Bennis,1921 Waldron
Road,spoke in support of Agenda Item 28 adopting the preliminary flood
insurance rate maps and Agenda Item 29,amending the City Code to adopt
higher standards for Flood Hazard Prevention.
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)
b. OTHER
1)Hurricane season has begun and staff has been participating with State and
local Emergency Coordination meetings to monitor tropical storms in the
Atlantic and Caribbean Oceans.The City encourages the public to please stay
alert to weather conditions and keep their eye on the news to know if these
storms might be headed our way.2)The City of Corpus Christi is expanding the
Saturday Sandbag Program to Wednesday,September 12,2018,Thursday,
September 13,2018 and Friday,September 14,2018 from 8:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.
at the J.C.Elliott Collection Center,Hwy 286 at Ayers;and Saturday,
September 15,2018 from 8:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.at the Paul Jones Sports
Complex located at 1901 Paul Jones Avenue.3)The City of Corpus Christi's
Proposed Bond 2018 Information Guide is available to the public online and at
City facilities.The guide is published in both English and Spanish.Information
can be found atwww.cctexas.com/bond2018.4)Interim City Manager Selman
introduced Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton and Director of
Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of August 28, 2018 and Special Meeting of August 10,
2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Food Service Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Convention&Visitors Bureau
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Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Ed Cantu(At-Large),
Christina A.Cisneros(At-Large),James Kunau(Attraction Industry),and Jason
Rodriguez(Restaurant Industry),seconded by Council Member Hunter and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to confirm the appointment of Jorge
Cruz-Aedo(Regional Transportation Authority),seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated Regina Garcia-Posada(At-Large).
Council Member Smith nominated Daniel R.Suckley(At-Large).Council
Member Molina nominated Dusty Oliveira(At-Large).Council Member Hunter
nominated Sam Canavati(At-Large).
Sam Canavati(At-Large)was appointed with Council Members Hunter,Molina,
Roy,Guajardo,Smith,Lindsey-Opel and Rubio voting for Sam Canavati;
Council Members Molina,Roy,Garza,and Rubio voting for Dusty Oliveira;
Mayor McComb and Council Members Hunter Guajardo and Smith voting for
Daniel R.Suckley;and Mayor McComb and Council Members Garza and
Lindsey-Opel voting for Regina Garcia-Posada.
A run-off was conducted between Daniel R.Suckley and Dusty Oliveira.Daniel
R.Suckley(At-Large)was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council
Members Lindsey-Opel,Smith,Guajardo,and Hunter voting for Daniel R.
Suckley and Council Members Rubio,Garza,Roy and Molina voting for Dusty
Oliveira.
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Ajit David(Agent.
Employee or Tenant),Harold Shockley,Jr.(Agent,Employee or Tenant),Caitlin
Shook(Agent,Employee or Tenant),Dee Dee Perez(Agent,Employee or
Tenant),Glenn R.Peterson(Property Owner),Eric R.Gulschow(Property
Owner),Brad Lomax(Property Owner),Casey Lain(Property Owner),and Lexi
Buquet(Property Owner),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and
passed unanimously.
Food Service Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint George Brown(Food
Industry),Malcolm De Shields(Community At-Large),and Julio A.Garza(Food
Industry),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Alana L.Fischer(Food
Industry),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-19k
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Members requested
that Items 8,11,and 17 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion the approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.The consent agenda items were passed
and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Councl Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
4. North Padre Island Development Corporation Investment
Agreement
Motion authorizing an agreement with the North Padre Island
Development Corporation for management of the investment of the
corporation's funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment Na: M2018-155
5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031529
6. Four-Year Service Agreement for Pressure Washing Equipment
Services
Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement with Kingdom Sowers,
LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas for pressure washing equipment services
for a total amount not to exceed$111,840.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-156
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7. Professional Services Contract Amendment No.1 for Defense
Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant(DEAGG)Corpus Christi
Security Enclave Project
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract
Amendment No. 1 with LNV Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$211,270 for a total restated fee of$248,769 for Defense Economic
Adjustment Assistance Grant(DEAAG)Corpus Christi Security Enclave
project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-157
9. Professional Services Contract for Kinney&Power Street Pump
Station Improvements Project
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount$162,527 for
Kinney & Power Street Pump Station Improvements project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-159
10. Professional Services Contract for the McGee Beach Nourishment
-Boat Basin Dredging Project
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
Lockwood,Andrews& Newman, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$186,100 for the McGee Beach Nourishment- Boat Basin
Dredging project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-160
12. Agreement for HVAC Services for Facilities Department
Motion authorizing a three-year Service Agreement with Coastline
Refrigeration & Service, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas for HVAC
Services for Facilities Department, for a total amount not to exceed
$397,800.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-161
13. Purchase of Various Vehicles for Street Operations
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Motion authorizing the purchase of one 2019 F-550 bucket truck from
Grande Truck Center of San Antonio, Texas;three 2019 5-7 cubic yard
dump trucks from Houston Freightliner Inc. of Houston, Texas; and, one
2019 12 cubic yard dump truck from Houston Freightliner Inc. of Houston,
Texas; and one 4-6 Ton Steel Wheel Roller from Anderson Machinery
Co. of San Antonio, Texas via HGACBUY and BuyBoard for a total
amount not to exceed $764,468.40.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-162
14. Service Agreement for Electrical Repair Services
Motion authorizing a three-year Service Agreement with Scott Electric
Company of Corpus Christi, Texas, for Electrical Repair services,for a
total amount not to exceed $152,380.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-163
15. Resolution for Reimbursement for Utility Capital Projects
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself
for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds of one or more
series of taxable or tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City in an
aggregate amount not to exceed$50,000,000 for authorized purposes
relating to constructing various City improvements; authorizing other
matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031531
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 718 South Navigation Boulevard.(Tabled from 4/17118)(314
Vote Required) (1st Reading 8(28(18)
Case No. 1117-01 GMG Partners. LP.: Ordinance amending Zoning
Ordinance 030511 on a property at or near 716 South Navigation
Boulevard by adding a 36-month time extension to the special permit
time limit initially approved.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 21. 2018)i
Approval of the extension of the Special Permit for an additional 36
months (3 years).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031532
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Changing Carson Street to One-way
Traffic Pattern(1st Reading 8/28/18)
City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53 Traffic, Article VIII Schedules,
Section 53-250 Schedule I - One-way streets and alleys, subsection (a) is
revised to add a one-way designation for a portion of Carson Street.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031534
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Amendment to Remove a Portion of
the One-Way Designation on Chaparral Boulevard (Bond 2008&
2014)(1st Reading 8/28/18)
City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53 Traffic, Article VIII Schedules,
Section 53-250 Schedule I - One-way streets and alleys, subsection (a) is
revised to remove a portion of the one-way designation on Chaparral
Boulevard between Coopers Alley and IH-37.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031535
8. Contribution-In-Aidof Construction Agreement and Contract for
Rodd Field Road Improvements from Yorktown Blvd. to Saratoga
Blvd.,(Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with
Haas-Anderson Construction of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$15,236,240.05 for base bid No. 1 plus Additive Alternate No. 1, and
execute a Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction (CIAC)Agreement with
AEP for street lighting (illumination) in the amount of$207,369.75 for the
Rodd Field Road Improvements from Yorktown Blvd to Saratoga Blvd
project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8,a construction contract and
Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement for the Rodd Field Road
Improvements from Yorktown Boulevard to Saratoga Boulevard project
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray,Director of Engineering
Services Jeff Edmonds and council members discussed the following topics:
the life cycle maintenance schedule for asphalt;street design standards for a
30-year life cycle;concerns by a council member regarding not having
information related to the maintenance schedule for concrete;the Street
Preventive Maintenance Program(SPMP);the expenditures regarding
Yorktown Boulevard from Staples Street to Everhart Road;the cost difference
between asphalt and concrete;the maintenance budget for this project the
history of how Rodd Field Road was placed on Bond 2014;information
regarding if bond projects are coming in under/over budget;reactive
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maintenance on Waldron Road to replace concrete panels;a council member
stated that she was not against the use of asphalt,but could not support the
project without having information regarding maintenance cost for concrete;a
memo provided to City Council in June 2017 regarding the threshold that the
cost between concrete and asphalt is no more than$100,000 per lane-mile;
photos depicting the condition of Waldron Road between Graham Road and
SPID;the sanctity of the bid process;growth and activity on the City's southside
and the citizens'concerns regarding traffic;a 50-year life cycle for arterials;
the cost of interruption to businesses on Rodd Field Road;the type of traffic on
Rodd Field Road;the$2.3 million cost differential between asphalt and
concrete;the project scope Including a traffic light at Brooks Street and formal
adoption of the cost threshold.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,
4710 Hake',spoke in support of staffs recommendation to award the project
with asphalt James TC Chadden,1718 Arlington,spoke in support of building
Rodd Field Road with concrete,6 inches thick and proposed building
sidewalks on Ayers Street.Margarets Fratila,3606 Tripoli,suggested that the
City Council consult with specialists and other cities regarding the design of
streets.
Mayor McComb 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 Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-158
11. Service Agreement for Mowing and Grounds Maintenance
Services for Storm Water Group 2, Downtown Group 1,and Parks
Groups 17 and 18
Resolution finding the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for mowing
and grounds maintenance services for Storm Water Group 2, Downtown
Group 1, and Parks Groups 17 and 18, awarding Three-Year Service
Agreements for a total amount not to exceed$231350.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11,contract mowing,grounds and landscape
maintenance services for Storm Water Group 2,Downtown Group 1,and Parks
Groups 17 and 18.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington and council
members discussed the following topics:language in the contract regarding
edging,security,and Inspection of the sites;and how the City ensures that
contractors are not blowing clippings Into the streets and how citizens can
report contractors should they witness this occurring.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
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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:031530
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Drought Contingency Plan
Amendments for Large-Volume Industrial Customers(1st Reading
8128118)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to modify
Sections 55-150 and 55-154 and add Section 55-159.1,which will
provide an exemption from drought surcharges for large-volume industrial
customers who pay a drought surcharge exemption fee, provide a
mechanism to opt-out of said fee, dedicate the use of the exemption fee
to development of a drought-resistant water supply, and authorize the City
Manager to execute a standard form agreement with customers who
request a City commitment regarding use of the fee; effective October 1,
2018; and providing for penalties.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos
stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances
regarding large industrial customers to establish a funding source to support
future water supply development.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Bob Paulison,Executive
Director of Port Industries of Corpus Christi,thanked the city staff and industry
partners who worked on this process to ensure future water supply.
Council Member Smith 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:031533
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24.25(
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
at or near 7001 South Staples Street
Case No. 0718-03 Dr. Haysam Dawod, DDS: Ordinance rezoning
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property at or near 7001 South Staples Street from"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.(3/4 vote
required)
Plannina Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 25, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District, in lieu
thereof, approval ofthe "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District
with a Special Permit(SP)with conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7001 South Staples Street from
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CN-1/SP"
Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24.Director of
Development Services Nina Nizon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this Item
is to allow for the construction of an automated car wash.Ms.Nixon-Mendez
stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the"CG-2"
General Commercial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-1/SP"
General Commercial District with a Special Permit with conditions.
George Glower,415 Starr Street,the applicant's representative,stated that the
applicant is in support of Planning Commission and staffs recommendation.
Dr.Haysam Dawod,applicant,requested approval of the zoning change.
Council members,Mr.Clower and Dr.Dawod discussed the following topics:
the preliminary site plan; notices received in opposition related to access,
specifically a curb cut;permission from the Texas Department of
Transportation(TxDOT)to obtain a curb cut;and including a stipulation in the
ordinance related to the applicant obtaining a curb cut
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.George Ghably,Tejas Forensic
Engineering,stated that he did not believe TxDOT would approve the permit
application for a curb cut Mr.Ghably added that if a stipulation was placed in
the ordinance requiring the applicant to obtain a curb cut and the permit was
not approved by TxDOT,it would stop the project.Mayor McComb closed the
public hearing.
Council members discussed the follow topics:the verbal agreement from
TxDOT to approve a curb cut on Staples Street and the joint access easement
in the plat.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
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25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
at or near 7601 South Padre Island Drive and 5246 Lexington Road
Case No. 0718-04 May Dev. LP: Ordinance rezoning property at or near
7601 South Padre Island Drive and 5246 Lexington Road from"CG-2"
General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District.(3/4 vote
required)
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 25, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof, approval of the
"CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit (SP)with
conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7601 South Padre Island Drive
and 5246 Lexington Road from"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District to the"CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District with a
Special Permit.
Mayor McComb 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 an auto sales and service and boat
sales and service establishment with service areas.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated
that Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the"IL"Light
Industrial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CG-2ISP"General
Commercial District with a Special Permit with conditions.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.George Clower,415 Starr Street,
the applicant's representative,stated that the applicant is in agreement with a
majority of the conditions with the exception of Special Permit Conditions
Items 7 and 9.The applicant is requesting to remove Special Permit Condition
Item 7,Vehicular Access,and amend Special Permit Condition Item 9,Time
Limit,by increasing the time limit from 12 months to 18 months. Alex May,
property owner,requested that the language in Special Permit Condition Item
9 stating that the Special Permit shall expire if the allowed use is discontinued
for more than six consecutive months,be amended to exclude forces of nature
or provide a better definition as to how the Special Permit could be
discontinued.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:staffs support to
amend the language in Special Permit Condition Item 9 to reflect that the
Special Permit would be discontinued due to the closure of the business and
expire within 18 months;staffs concern regarding Special Permit Condition
Item 7 is that the condition was put in place to discourage through-traffic into
the residential neighborhood;and if other dealerships have similar vehicular
access conditions.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance
regarding Special Permit Condition Item 9 to reflect that the Special Permit
would be discontinued due to the closure of the business and expire within 18
months,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance by
deleting Special Permit Condition Item 7,seconded by Council Member Smith
and passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Smith.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
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 53)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 53.The Council went into
executive session at 2:35 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
4:07 p.m.
53. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 53.Mayor McComb stated that the City Council
has requested that Director of Human Resources Steven Viera invite Ralph
Andersen&Associates of Rocklin,California and Slavin Management
Consultants of Norcross,Georgia to interview for the City Manager Recruitment
Process.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to increase Interim City Manager Keith Selman's salary from$200,000
plus$7,200 car allowance to a total annual salary of$220,000 plus$7,200 car
allowance.
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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The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 53.
M. BUDGET RELATED ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 20-221
20. First Reading Ordinance-Adoption of Proposed FY 2018-2019
Operating Budget
Ordinance adopting the City of Corpus Christi operating budget for the
fiscal year 2018-2019 beginning October 1, 2018; to be filed with the
county clerk; appropriating monies as provided in the budget; and
providing for severance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the proposed
FY2018-2019 Operating Budget,including an overview of the Police and Fire
Department budgets.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan provided an overview of
the Proposed FY2018-2019 Operating Budget including:the full-time equivalent
count;revenues and total expenditures;a history of the property tax rates;the
projected fund balance in the General Fund,Internal Service Funds,Enterprise
Funds,and Special Revenue Funds;and second reading and final adoption of
the Operating Budget and Capital Budget on September 18,2018.
Police Chief Mike Markle provided an overview of the Police Departments
budget including:the mission and mission elements; key services related to
full-time equivalents;a list of efficiencies achieved in FY2018 and planned for
FY2019;employees and revenues;and total expenditures.
Council members and Chief Markle discussed the following topics:to prioritize
a plan to address the shortage of police officers;appreciation to the Police
Department and the Corpus Christi Police Officers'Association for working to
reduce the cost of benefits;a reduction in the number of police officers in the
current budget;and the Crime Control and Prevention District's budget not
being included in the overview.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha provided an overview of the Fire Department's budget
including:the mission and mission elements;key services and related full-time
equivalents;a list of efficiencies achieved in FY2018 and planned for FY2019;
employees and revenues;and total expenditures.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:a plan for staffing
Fire Station 18;making staffing a priority;and the number of Fire Academy
graduates planned for FY2019.
Council members and Mr.Houlihan discussed the following topics:the
projected FEMA reimbursement related to Hurricane Harvey;the projected
fund balances;and the reduction of the Internal Service Fund balance to
repair Fire Station roofs.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
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Council Member Roy.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
21. First Reading Ordinance-Ratifying increase in property tax
revenues from FY2017-2018 Operating Budget
Ordinance to ratify increase of$7,680,380 in property tax revenues from
last years operating budget as reflected in the 2018-2019 operating
budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Management and Budget Eddie
Houlihan stated that the Texas Local Government Code provides that adopting
a budget that requires raising more property tax revenue than the previous
year requires a separate vote of the City Council.The purpose of this
ordinance is to ratify the increase of$7,880,380 in property tax revenues.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Approving Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$197,583,700.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22,first reading of the FY2018-2019 Capital
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide.Assistant City Manager Mark
Van Vleck stated that the purpose of the Capital Budget and Capital
Improvement Planning(CIP)Guide is to identify,prioritize,fund and construct
capital improvement projects.It provides the scope and schedules for projects
planned over the next ten years and details specific Information on projects
programmed within the next three years.Assistant City Manager Mark Van
Week provided the following information:a review of the documents sections;
examples of a project sheet;and highlighted projects and funding sources for
the following:Airport;Parks and Recreation;Public Facilities; Public Health
and Safety;Streets;Gas;Storm Water;Water Supply;Water;and Wastewater.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:total capital
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reserves;projects to address odor control at the Greenwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant;the drainage plan for Norm Beach and the impact regarding
the new Harbor Bridge;a letter received from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality regarding inspection and the City passing with a
superior water quality rating;Ayers Street from SPID to Port and extension of
sidewalks to the Regional Transportation Authority(RTA)bus stop,which was
requested by a citizen during today's meeting;and the Gateway Project Plan
regarding the North Beach Redevelopment Initiatives.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the Interim City
Manager to work with the North Beach Task Force and Identify funding sources
for completion of the Beach Erosion Drainage Study and a three-dimensional
modeling view of the North Beach area in an amount not to exceed 530,000,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel offered to contribute 53,000 from her council
member business/travel account.Council Member Garza offered to contribute
52,600 from his council member business/travel account A brief discussion
ensued regarding:the Council Policy related to the use of the council
members'business/travel accounts and a legal opinion on the use of the funds.
The Motion of Direction was passed unanimously.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb requested that staff implement,on the City's website,a section
related to responses to questions presented during the noon public comment
period.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23.26 -291
23. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2019 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this Item is to hold the second public
hearing on the proposed FY2018 ad valorem tax rate of 50.826284 per 5100
valuation.The rate being proposed is two cents higher than the current tax
rate,which will be used to address residential streets,as approved by voters in
November of 2018.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
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Mayor McComb read the following statement:"During the September 18,2018
City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m.at City Hall,the City Council will
vote on the proposed property tax rate."
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending the
Unified Development Code to clarify language in specific areas
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding defined
terms, exceptions from platting requirements, minor, amending or
vacating plat review applicability, commercial districts permitted uses,
commercial use categories, specific standards, bar, tavern or pub, water
trust fund, and wastewater trust fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend five text
amendments in the Unified Development Code(UDC).Ms.Nixon-Mendez
provided a summary of the following text amendments:an exception from the
platting requirement for state-owned properties on beaches,bays,and
submerged lands,administered by the Texas General Land Office;clarifying
"minor plats";the distance required between a bar,tavern,or pub to churches,
schools,daycare centers and public hospitals;eliminating the 5.5% Interest
payment with water and wastewater lot/acreage fee refunds;and smoking
lounges.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:the state municipal code
requirement regarding the distance from a bar,tavern,or pub to churches,
schools,daycare centers,and public hospitals;the differences between the
UDC requirements and state municipal code regarding distances for alcoholic
beverage establishments;if staff has reached out to schools regarding the
proposed change to the distance to a bar,tavern or pub;a comparative
analysis with other cities regarding the distance requirements for ban,taverns,
or pubs;staffs recommendation to align the UDC with state municipal code
regarding distance requirements for bar,tavern or pub;consideration to
increase the recommended distance for a bar,tavern or pub to be a further
distance;clarification regarding the definition"in whole or in parr'related to
smoking lounges and amending the language by providing a percentage of a
business establishment;removal of the amendment related to the distance to a
bar,tavern or pub for outreach;and determining floor space dedicated to
smoking lounges.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance by
removing the following text amendments:the distance to bar,tavern or pub for
staff to provide additional outreach;and smoking lounges to determine the
percentage of floor space dedicated to smoking lounges,seconded by Council
Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza.This ordinance was passed on
first reading as amended 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
27. Public Hearing and First Reading-Amending the Unified
Development Code regarding floodplain administration
regulations
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to remove the
floodplain administration regulations; and providing for penalties.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to remove redundant
language from the Unified Development Code(UDC)that is adopted by
ordinance,in the City's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 14.Ms.Nixon-Mendez
provided an overview of the amendments.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that no fees or
additional staffing will be required to address Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA)map permitting.
Council Member Molina 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
28. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Adopting the
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to adopt the preliminary
flood insurance rate maps; and providing for penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code
of Ordinances to adopt the preliminary flood insurance rate maps(FIRMs).Ms.
Nixon-Mendez provided the following information:that municipalities have the
option of adopting the preliminary FIRMs for construction purposes;adopting
the preliminary FIRMS for construction purposes protects the homeowner from
paying higher flood insurance premiums once the final FIRMs are adopted and
become effective;currently,the preliminary FIRMS are used as best available
data as an advisory,but since they are not adopted,the City cannot enforce
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compliance at building permit and construction;adoption of the preliminary
maps does not change current Insurance requirements;and outreach.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Wendy Hermann,Executive Officer
of the Coastal Bend Homeowners Association(Association),commended staff
regarding their outreach to the Association and spoke in opposition to adoption
of the FIRMs.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:Oso Creek Appeal
and outreach to properties in the appeal area;properties that are moving into
the special flood hazard areas along Oso Creek;the percentage of the City
impacted by the FIRMs;that the City can provide a letter of map revision
should improvements be made to impact an area;and the length of time the
City has been working on the FIRMS process.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Roy.This Ordinance was passed on that 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
29- Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code
to adopt higher standards for Flood Hazard Prevention
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to revise the current
language found in the Flood Hazard Prevention Code allowing for Higher
Standards; and providing for penalties.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code
of Ordinances to adopt higher standards for Flood Hazard Prevention.The City
is a voluntary participant in the National Flood Insurance Program's
Community Rating System Program.This program provides points for going
above and beyond the minimum standards of a participating community.The
points offer different class ratings which result in premium discounts for flood
insurance policies in a special flood hazard area.Adopting higher standards
promotes increased public health,safety,and general welfare by minimizing
public and private losses due to flood conditions in areas with a special flood
hazard.Adopting the higher standards will result in reduced flood Insurance
premiums.
Ms.Nixon-Mendez presented the following information:the Community Rating
System discount;the proposed higher standards including:LiMWA(limit of
moderate wave action),freeboard,and non-conversion agreement;the LiMWA
map;the debris line from Hurricane Harvey in comparison to the proposed
LiMWA;photos of erosion and scour on the island after Hurricane Harvey;
freeboard;freeboard insurance savings;the non-conversion agreement;and
outreach.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Wendy Herman,Executive Officer
of the Coastal Bend Homeowners Association(Association),spoke regarding
negative media reports indicating that the City was increasing standards due to
sub-standard building by builders.Ms.Herman stated that the Association does
not object to the higher standards,but would like to research how the higher
standards will impact the cost of homes.Mayor McComb closed the public
hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how the higher
standards will impact citizens;flood damage after Hurricane Harvey;that
LIMWA will increase the price of homes;support to increase the freeboard
from 1 foot to 2 feet of freeboard;the City's current class 7 rating;the number
of points the city will receive for approving the freeboard and non-conversion
agreement;and that increasing the freeboard could create drainage issues for
neighboring properties.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance to increase the
freeboard from 1 foot to 2 feet,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.
Discussion on the motion to amend included:the additional costs to increase
the freeboard from 1 foot to 2 feet;drainage issues;the reason staff is
recommending 1 foot instead of 2 feet of freeboard;that the non-conversion
agreement would not impact the sale of property;and additional outreach on
the non-conversion agreement
Council Member Smith withdrew his motion to amend;Council Member
-- Lindsey-Opel withdrew her second.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to table the item,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
The Motion to table passed unanimously.
0. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE]
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 30-34)
30. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting a Grant to support the Web
Based Emergency Operations Center(WEBEOC)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$15,000 grant from Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council for City's WebEOC operations; and
appropriating $15,000 into Fire Grant Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the Coastal Bend
Regional Advisory Council for the City's WebEOC operations.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
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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
31. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriation of Increased Revenue at
the City's Warehouse
Ordinance appropriating estimated increased revenues of$750,000 to
cover projected increased expenses in the City's Warehouse related to
the cost of Warehouse merchandise sold; and amending the operating
budget by increasing estimated revenues and expenditures by$750,000
each.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim
Baker stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a projected increase
In the City's Warehouse revenue in the amount of$750,000.There were no
comments from the public.
In response to Mayor McComb,Ms.Baker stated that the increased revenue Is
related to an increased volume of sales.
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: 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
32. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and approving
contract for High Intensity Activated Crosswalk(HAWK)Traffic
Signal at Ocean Drive and Del Mar Boulevard(Bond 2012,
Proposition 1)
Ordinance appropriating into Street CIP Fund 3530; changing Capital
Improvement Program Budget by$131,483.04 and authorizing execution
of a construction contract with Maldonado-Burkett Intelligent
Transportation Systems, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$164,353.81 for construction of a HAWK Traffic Signal at Ocean Drive
and Del Mar Boulevard. (Bond 2012, Proposition 1).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the construction of a
High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk(HAWK)Traffic Signal at Ocean Drive and
Del Mar Boulevard.There were no comments from the public.
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Council members and staff discussed the following topics:future consideration
to include a speed table in the area;the construction timeline;consideration to
install a HAWK near Oak Park Elementary School;and that Traffic Engineering
is working with the school districts to identify areas with similar traffic issues.
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: 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-Agreement for Frontera Historical and
Cultural Events
Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau to allow use of La Retama Park near Schatzel and
Mesquite Streets for the Frontera event and related activities on
November 2 thru November 4, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize an agreement with
the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau(CVB)to allow use of La
Retama Park for the Frontera event There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:costs associated with
parking,traffic control,and barricades;future consideration for the City to
purchase water barricades for future festivals and investigating liability;and
appreciation to the CVB for sponsoring this historical event
Council Member Molina 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
34. First Reading Ordinance•Accepting and Appropriating Grant
Funds from the National Recreation and Park Association
Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of$15,000 from the National
Recreation and Park Association for the Conserve Our Parks CITGO
Service Days.
Mayor McComb referred to hem 34.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant in the amount
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of 515,000 from the National Recreation and Park Association for the Conserve
Our Parks CITGO Service Days.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
D. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 35-501
FUTURE AGENDA ITMES
Mayor MComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Council members requested
information on Items 38,39,40,41,46,and 50.
35. Three-Year Service Agreement for Arbitrage Compliance Services
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for arbitrage
compliance services with Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc.,
Centennial, Colorado, for$46,500 with two one-year options for a
potential multi-year contract amount of$77,500.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Type B Economic Development Agreement
Motion approving an agreement with the Corpus Christi B Corporation for
management of the Corporation's economic development funds.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Interlocal Agreement for Distribution of Grant Funds
Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreements with City of Robstown for
distribution of$10,217 from FY2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Grant Program funds.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Professional Services Contract for the Area Development Plans
Project
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
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$300,000 for the Area Development Plans project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Professional Services contract for the Automated Pavement
Condition Index Survey project
Motion authorizing a contract for professional services with Transmap
Corporation, headquartered in Upper Arlington, Ohio in the amount of
$220,983.19 for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 2 for the
Automated Pavement Condition Index Survey project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
40. Professional Services Contract for the Packery Channel
Restoration Project
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 with HDR
Engineering, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$301,008 for
a total restated fee of$351,005 for the Packery Channel Restoration
project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Purchase of Seven Ford Trucks for Parks and Recreation
Motion authorizing the purchase of six Ford F-250 trucks and one Ford
F-350 truck with AutoNation Ford of Corpus Christi, Texas and
Bluebonnet Ford of New Braunfels,Texas based on Request for Bid No.
1794 for a total amount not to exceed$264,753.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Purchase of three tractors for Parks and Recreation
Motion authorizing the purchase of three John Deere Tractors from Deere
& Company, of Cary, North Carolina, via Buy Board cooperative for
$162,091.63.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Lease Purchase of Six Trucks and Two Trailers for Solid Waste
Operations
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of four side loading refuse truck
from Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels, Texas, and two rear-loading
refuse trucks from Grande Truck Center of San Antonio, Texas and two
transfer trailers from Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels, Texas via
Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)for a total amount not to
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exceed $2,013,177.48.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Purchase of Two Trucks for Utilities
Motion authorizing the purchase of two Ford F-250 pickup trucks from
Rush Truck Center of New Braunfels, Texas, via BuyBoard Purchasing
Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $92,118.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
45. Service agreement for Custodial Services for Fleet Maintenance
Buildings
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for custodial services
with Hilario O. Ortega, Jr., dba A Plus Janitorial and Mowing Services of
Corpus Christi, Texas for a total amount of$18,995.16, with two one-year
options for a total potential multi-year amount of$56,985.48.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Purchase of Refuse and Recycling Carts for Solid Waste
Motion authorizing the purchase of refuse and recycling carts from
Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids, Michigan, via Houston-Galveston
Area Cooperative (HGAC), in the total amount not to exceed
$499,344.40.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Actuarial Services for Risk Management
Motion authorizing a five year service agreement to provide Actuarial
Services for the City's Risk Management Division with AMI Risk
Consultants, Inc., of Miami, Florida for a not to exceed value of$60,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
48. Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau Contract
Amendment
Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services
Agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau to
extend the Agreement on a month-to-month basis until a new agreement
can be reached.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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Budget Related Future Agenda Items:
49. Amendment to Financial Budgetary Policies
Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by
Resolution 031240 and providing financial policy direction on preparation
of the annual budgets.
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda.
50. Resolution approving Parks and Recreation fees for fiscal year
2018-2019
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda.
R. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 51 -521
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 51 and 52.The Council
went into executive session at 7:19 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 8:30 p.m.
51. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to, the
cases of Michael Henry v. City of Corpus Christi and Saenz v. City of
Corpus Christi, including potential consideration of settlement offers
and/or fees for attorneys, engineers, and other expert witnesses assisting
in defense of aclion(s).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 51 and the following motions were considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee thereof to execute all
documents necessary to settle the lawsuit of Saenz v.City of Corpus Christi in
an amount not to exceed 1126,000.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9-Mayor McComb,Council Members Garza,Council Member
Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy,Council Member Rubio,and Council Member Smith
Abstained:0
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Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee thereof to execute all
documents necessary to settle the lawsuit of Henry v.City of Corpus Christi in
an amount not to exceed$95,000.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.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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52. 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, navigation districts and/or other
governmental entities involving water or other utility services, including
potential grants and permits 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.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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