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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 25, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on October 9, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 9th day of October 2018.
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City Council
Tuesday,September 25,2018 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 Rabbi Mary Eckroos, Kehilat B'nai Shalom.
Rabbi Mary Eckroos gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Esther
Velazquez,Assistant to City Manager.
Assistant to the City Manager Esther Velazquez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce 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 Assistant
City Secretary Paul Pierce.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and
Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Debbie Lindsey-Opel
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring September 8, 2018, "International Literacy Day"
and September 2018, "National Literacy Month".
Proclamation declaring September 29, 2018, "Coastal Bend Walk'n Roll
Celebration for Disability Awareness Day".
Proclamation declaring October 2, 2018, "National Night Out".
Proclamation declaring October 7-13, 2018, "National Fire Prevention
Week".
Proclamation declaring the City of Corpus Christi a Purple Heart City.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary. Any electronic media(e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.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.Ramon Ray Beltran,Jr.,901 Sharon Drive,spoke regarding
increasing charges related to the utility billing and responses from the Utility
Business Office. Karen Smith,4301 Spring Creek Drive,Audubon Outdoor
Club,requested that Blucher Park be designated a"Special Uses Park"with
associated signage and enforcement.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray Drive,spoke
regarding illegal signs.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,presented a video
regarding a study on streets constructed with concrete versus asphalt.Brian
Watson,5813 Hugo Drive,spoke in opposition to the City declaring a day in
memory of Nelson Mandela.Huxley Smith, 1913 Thames,spoke in opposition
to the City's desalination project.Paul Camardo,5830 Norvel,spoke regarding:
issues regarding the Infor utility billing software;in opposition to an increase in
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solid waste fees;the increase related to water utility billing;storm water fees;
and the formula used for utility charges.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke
regarding the Infor utility billing software;water utility charges;and asked the
City Council to place an executive session item on the agenda to terminate the
Infor contract.David Chris Castillo,1800 Shely,spoke regarding citizens being
charged for solid waste services,whether it is used or not,and requested that
emailed utility statements include the price. Nancy Yzaguirre,7032 Harbor
Circle,spoke regarding the removal of a Crime Control and Prevention District
board member.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding water utility
billing issues.Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour,spoke regarding the water utility
billing issues and in opposition to the increase in property taxes.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 37 -38)
37. Quarterly Update to Council - Harbor Bridge Replacement Project
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 37.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to
allow representatives with Flatiron Dragados to provide a quarterly update on
the progress of the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project.The presentation team
included:Lorette Williams,Public Information Coordinator; Keith Armstrong,
Project Manager;and John Palmer,Deputy Project Manager.
Mr.Armstrong presented the following information:the project sections;the
construction progress including:the Comanche Street Bridge Reconstruction;
the Staples Street Bridge Reconstruction;the Stillman Pedestrian Bridge
Reconstruction;the IH 37 traffic switch;the North Beach Traffic Switch;the
Robstown pre-cast yard;approaches-pile drivings;approaches-footings;the
north and south of the Port foundation pours;recent project milestones;and
the upcoming launching of the Gantry Crane.Ms.Williams presented
information regarding project communications including:website information;
online traffic information; regional maps;community involvement;and the
Harbor Bridge Sidewalk Talk.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
testing and quality assurance of the Comanche Street Bridge Reconstruction;
project milestones;how long Flatiron Dragados will be involved with the
project;responsibility for long-term maintenance;anticipated completion;
removal of the existing bridge;and anticipated challenges regarding the
project.
38. Seawater Desalination Siting and Permitting Project
Mayor McComb referred to Item 39.Executive Director of Public Works Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the
progress of the Seawater Desalination Siting and Permitting Project.Mr.
Grimsbo introduced the presentation team including:John Wolfhope,Freese
and Nichols;Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos;and Leah Olivarri.Mr.
Wolfhope presented the following information:the project overview;the goals
and major tasks;siting and permitting facilities;obtaining project permits;the
communication and outreach plan;key team members;the project schedule;
and significant accomplishments.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
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appropriate sizing of the project;water demand versus water supply;
communication and outreach;site location;diversification of water supply;
multiple permits;maximum capacity of the project;clarification regarding
whether the plant is geared for industrial or residential customers;the
combined capacity of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon;and the cost of
the San Antonio Water System's Vista Ridge project.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 39)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session at 1:39 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
2:31 p.m.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights owned by the City within
the City of Corpus Christi at or adjacent to Creekway park(7244 Prairie)
and/or other miscellaneous properties in the City limits owned by the City
and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (including, but not
limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned
location[s]) because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
a. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES(NONE)
c. OTHER
1)The City's credit rating has improved from a negative outlook to stable.2)
The Litter Critter Program is available to the public and can be mobilized on
weekends.The City will be hosting a demonstration of the program on Friday,
September 28,2018 at 10:00 a.m.at the Solid Waste Services Department.3)
The City's Vector control unit is continuing to spray neighborhoods for
mosquitoes and is scheduled to spray Routes 9, 10 and 12 in the downtown
area on Monday,September 24,2018; Routes 16,18,and 20 on Tuesday,
September 25,2018;and Routes 1,2,3,14 and 22 in the Calallen area on
Wednesday,September 26,2018.4)The combined capacity of Lake Corpus
Christi and Choke Canyon has reached above 50%and all water restrictions
have been lifted.5)Interim City Manager Selman stated that staff is working
diligently to address the issues regarding the City's utility billing system and
the multi-fronted effort to communicate to citizens regarding utility billing
concerns.The Call Center received approximately 22,000 calls last month.A
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team of 10 to 20 employees will immediately be set up in the Call Center to
focus strictly on utility billing issues.Staff is working on the following long-term
goals:continuing improvements to the utility billing software system; providing
tools to allow customers the ability to view daily usage; reconfiguring the Call
Center and allowing for an on-board supervisor;and improving online service
options for customers. Staff has put together a team to identify issues,
problems,and obstacles in the system prior to the arrival of the Infor
representative next week.Mayor McComb and Interim City Manager Selman
will have a conference call with the CEO of Infor by the end of this week.
Interim City Manager Selman stated that he plans to have Infor provide a
presentation at the City Council meeting.
Council members and Interim City Manager Keith Selman discussed the
following topics:the issues with the Infor utility billing software system;the
current rate structure;council members'concerns citizens are being
inaccurately charged or not receiving a utility bill at all;reconciliation options
for customers impacted by inaccurate billing;giving consideration to changing
the rate structure back to winter averaging;how long implementation of the
rate structure would take should the Council change the rate structure;
providing the City Council with a weekly update regarding the progress in
resolving the utility rate and billing issues;developing a critical path to allow
City Council to change the rate structure with implementation in less than six
months;creation of a video on the City's Government Channel explaining the
rate structure and billing process to customers;communication improvements
and responsiveness to citizens regarding their utility billing concerns,including
ceasing comments advising citizens to contact plumbers to identify leaks.
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT-DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Director of Development Services Nina-Nixon Mendez provided a briefing on
the Development Services Department,including the mission statement;
operational profile;baseline information;and performance indicators.
Council members discussed the following topics:how the vacancy in the
Engineer position,which oversees land development,has impacted the
platting approval process and the challenges with filling the position;and if the
Development Services Department is completely staffed.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of September 18, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Member Lindsey-Opel-absent).
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -22)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 12 and 21 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no
comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
3. Resolution authorizing a Service Agreement for the Purchase of
Code Enforcment Applications Software License
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for the purchase of
GovQA Code Enforcement Applications Software License from WebQA,
Inc., dba GovQA, Woodridge, IL, for$75,000.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031554
4. Purchase of Veterinary Medicines and Supplies for Animal Care
Services
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with Patterson
Veterinary Supply, Inc. of Greeley, Colorado for the purchase of veterinary
medicines and supplies for a total amount not to exceed $380,426.15.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-181
5. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant(WWTP) Headworks&Grit Removal
Rehabilitation (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$335,200 for a
total restated fee of$380,400 for Greenwood Wastewater Treatment
Plant(WWTP) Headworks & Grit Removal Rehabilitation project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-182
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6. Lease-Purchase of Two Dump Trucks and One Excavator for
Street Operations
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of two 12 cubic yard dump trucks
from Houston Freightliner Inc., of Houston, Texas, and one Gradall
excavator from Waukesha-Pearce Industries, LLC of Corpus Christi,
Texas via Houston-Galveston Area Council and BuyBoard Cooperative
for a total amount of$765,824.59.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-183
7. Lease Purchase of Vactor Truck and Heavy Equipment for Utilities
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of one Vactor combination sewer
truck from Houston Freightliners of Houston, Texas, one 2019 Western
Star tractor from Grande Truck Center of San Antonio, Texas; and one
CPS half round end dump trailer and one 55-ton Low Boy trailer from
J&B Pavelka of Houston, Texas via Houston-Galveston Area Council for
$ 694,880.30.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-184
8. Purchase of Auto Parts for Fleet Maintenance
Motion authorizing one-year supply agreement for the purchase of
automotive parts with O'Reilly Auto Enterprises LLC, dba O'Reilly Auto
Parts of Springfield, Missouri via BuyBoard cooperative for a total
amount not to exceed $140,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-185
9. Professional Services Contract Solid Landfill Groundwater
Monitoring
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
Terracon Consultants, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Solid Waste
Landfill Groundwater Monitoring project in the amount of$225,191 per
year with the option to administratively renew for two additional years for
a total contract price of$675,573.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-186
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10. Meal Delivery Service for Senior Community Services and Summer
Feeding Program
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with R&R Delivery
Service of Corpus Christi, Texas for meal delivery service for
$678,178.80.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-187
11. Supply Agreement for Purchase of Hydrofluorsilicic Acid for Water
Treatment at O. N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of
hydrofluorosilicic acid from Univar USA, Inc. from Kent, Washington for
$195,750.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-188
13. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 4441 South Alameda Street(1st Reading 9/18/18)
Case No. 0818-02 Texas Star Investments, Inc:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 8, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District in lieu
thereof:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4441 South Alameda Street from
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CN-1/SP"
Neighborhood Commercial District with a Special Permit (SP)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031556
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 1804 Buford Avenue(1st Reading 9/18/18)
Case No. 0818-03 The Salvation Army:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 8, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the "CG-1/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit, in lieu
thereof:
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1804 Buford Avenue from "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a
Special Permit
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031557
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds from the
Recovery on Damage Claims (1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance appropriating $92,437.71 from damage claims into General
Fund to purchase police vehicles; and changing Operating Budget by
increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund by $92,437.71.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031558
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Fire Department(1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$1,000 grant from NuStar Energy
L.P.; and appropriating $1,000 from NuStar Energy L.P. into Fire Grant
Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031559
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Women, Infant and
Children's Nutrition Program (WIC) grant contract from the Health
and Human Services Commission (1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Women, Infant and
Children's Nutrition Program (WIC)grant contract from the Health and
Human Services Commission.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031560
18. Second Reading Ordinance -Construction Contract for Laguna
Shores Road Force Main Replacement(Capital Improvements
Program (CIP) (1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance rejecting the apparent low bid of Jhabores Construction
Company, Inc., as non-responsive and authorizing a construction contract
with Max Underground Construction, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas as the
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lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of$4,425,112.50 for
the Base Bid plus Additive Alternate No. 1 and Additive Alternate No. 2
for the Laguna Shores Road Force Main Replacement project
(Wastewater CIP).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031561
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing an Airline Use and Lease
Agreement with American Airlines (1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance authorizing a three-year airline use and lease agreement with
American Airlines to be effective as of October 1, 2017, with one
two-year option.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031562
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing an Airline Use and Lease
Agreement with Southwest Airlines (1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance authorizing a three-year airline use and lease agreement with
Southwest Airlines to be effective as October 1, 2017, with one two-year
option.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031563
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Transferring funds for erosion,
drainage, and 3D modeling work for the North Beach Area (1st
Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance transferring $16,000 from the City Council Business Accounts
in the General Fund to the Comprehensive Planning Department Budget
for Beach Erosion, Drainage, and 3D Modeling work for the North Beach
area.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031565
12. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 6001 Crosstown Expressway (State Highway 286)(1st
Reading 9/18/18)
Case No. 0818-01 Joshua Kosarek:
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 8, 2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, in lieu thereof:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6001 Crosstown Expressway
(State Highway 286) from "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "ON"
Neighborhood Office District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,rezoning property at or near 6001
Crosstown Expressway(State Highway 286).A council member thanked City
Council for their support and staff for their work on this project in District 3.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031555
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to increase
collection fees for Solid Waste(1st Reading 9/18/18)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances, Chapter
21, Section 40, to increase collection fees for solid waste.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21,amending the City's Code of Ordinances to
increase collection fees for Solid Waste.Council members discussed the
following topics:a council member stated that he could not support the fee
increase until the utility billing issues are resolved and that the proposed fees
are included in the FY2019 Operating Budget.There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Mayor McComb.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor McComb,Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo and Council Member
Hunter
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031564
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L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23 -28)
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Urban
Transportation Plan Amendment deleting a proposed collector
street
Ordinance amending Urban Transportation Plan map by deleting a
portion of Las Tunas Drive, a proposed Cl Collector located
approximately 0.2 miles south of Whitecap Boulevard connecting Palmira
Avenue. with South Padre Island Drive (Park Road 22)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Urban
Transportation Plan by deleting a portion of Las Tunas Drive to accommodate
a proposed commercial shopping center development on Padre Island.Mr.
McGinn presented the following information:a map of the subject property;the
current plan;the location of the wetlands;the proposed amendment;and site
plan.
A council member spoke in support of the amendment.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Unimproved Street
Right-of-Way Closure of Las Tunas Drive
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating a 0.516-acre portion of Las
Tunas Drive, a platted unimproved road, out of Padre Island No. 1 and
requiring petitioner, Yasin Investment, LLC., to comply with specified
conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to close,abandon,and
vacate a portion of Las Tunas Drive for the construction of a cart path
connecting a shopping center to the existing residential neighborhood.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Partial Street
Right-of-Way closure,vacation, and abandonment of Battlin' Buc
Boulevard and Lipan Street, and alley closures out of Nelson
Addition Block 2 and 3
Ordinance closing, vacating, and abandoning a 0.50 acre portion of
Battlin' Buc Boulevard, a 0.43 acre portion of Lipan Street, a 0.069 of an
acre, being a 10-foot wide alley located out of Nelson Addition Block 2,
and a 0.034 of an acre, being a 10-foot wide alley located out of Nelson
Addition Block 3, and requiring Corpus Christi Independent School
District to comply with specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to close,vacate,and
abandon a portion of Battlin'Buc Boulevard and two alleys to allow for future
expansion and construction of a new R.O.T.C.building and parking lot.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a council member
expressed support for the closure to expand the R.O.T.C.building at Miller
High School;and Corpus Christi Independent School District's maintenance of
the right-of-way.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
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Property located at or near 5518 Curtis Clark Drive.
Case No. 0818-04 Marias Properties, LLC:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 22, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the "CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 5518 Curtis Clark Drive from
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial
District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the construction of a parking lot and a small retail office
building.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are
in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 2141 Laguna Shores Drive.
Case No. 0818-05 James Karstens:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 22, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CR-1" Resort Commercial
District to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15 District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2141 Laguna Shores Road from
"CR-1" Resort Commercial District to the "RS-15" Single-Family 15
District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the future construction of single-family residences.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
28. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 2117 Laguna Shores Drive
Case No. 0818-06 Guv Brady:
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 22, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CR-1" Resort Commercial
District to the"RS-15"Single-Family 15 District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2117 Laguna Shores Road from
"CR-1" Resort Commercial District to the"RS-15" Single-Family 15
District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the future construction of a single-family residence.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 29)
29. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating funds
and approving Construction Contract for Corpus Christi
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International Airport(CCIA) Rehabilitate Terminal Apron Phase II
and East General Aviation Phase II projects (1st Reading 9118118)
Ordinance to accept and appropriate Airport Grant#57 in Fund 3020;
appropriate and transfer$725,805 from Fund 4612 to Fund 3018 and
authorizing a construction contract with SpawGlass Civil Construction of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$7,221,798.15 for Base Bid and
Alternates for the Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA) Rehabilitate
Terminal Apron Phase II and East General Aviation Apron Phase III
projects.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29,accepting and appropriating funds and
approving a construction contract for the Corpus Christi International Airport
Rehabilitation Terminal Apron Phase II and East General Aviation Phase II
projects.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo requested that the City Council
amend the ordinance to reflect that the Federal Aviation Administration Grant
amount in Section 1 is$6,532,244 instead of$6,532,544 and to add to Section 3
that the FY2018 Capital Budget is further amended to increase revenues and
expenditures by$7,258,049,each.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the ordinance as stated,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously(Council
Members Lindsey-Opel and Molina-absent).
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Lindsey-Opel and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031566
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: (ITEM 30)
30. First Reading Ordinance-Amending Tree Advisory Committee
Membership Requirements
Ordinance amending Tree Advisory Committee membership.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances regarding the Tree Advisory Committee's membership by replacing
the category of landscape architect with landscape professional.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Huxley Smith,1913
Thames,requested clarification on the difference between a landscape
architect and a landscape professional.Mr.Ellington explained that changing
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the category to landscape professional will allow for more flexibility to fill the
position.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 31 -36)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
31. Annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources
Investigation with the United States Geological Survey (USGS)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing renewal of an annual Joint Funding Agreement for
Water Resources Investigation with the United States Geological Survey
(USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for automated river gauging
stations to gather and maintain accurate records of water quality and
stream flows associated with the Nueces River and its tributary, with the
City's cost to be$160,350.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Food Program Purchase for the Senior and Summer Youth
Feeding Programs
Resolution authorizing the purchase up to$421,000.00 in food supplies
for the senior and summer youth feeding programs through the Coastal
Bend Council of Governments' ("CBCOG") participation in the TEXAS 20
Purchasing Cooperative as organized and administered by the
Education Service Center, Region 20.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Garbage Truck Parts
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of
garbage truck parts with Heil of Texas of San Antonio, Texas via
BuyBoard cooperative for$220,000, with a one-year option for a total
potential multi-year amount not to exceed $440,000.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Heavy Equipment Parts for
Asset Management(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of
heavy equipment parts with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP dba, Rush
Truck Center of Corpus Christi, Texas via BuyBoard cooperative for
$630,000, with a one-year option for a total potential multi-year amount of
$1,260,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
35. Service Agreement for Backflow Prevention Testing and Repairs
for City Facilities (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for backflow
prevention testing and repairs for City facilities with Smart Plumbing, Inc.
of Corpus Christi, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $276,286.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Service Agreement for Plumbing Services for City Facilities
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Smart Plumbing
Inc of Corpus Christi, Texas for plumbing services for City facilities for a
total amount not to exceed $230,625.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:a communication plan to address utility billing
issues;a weekly update to the City Council regarding the progress in resolving
the utility rates and utility billing issues;and a plan to reconsider the rate
structure.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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