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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,October 30,2018 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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Jesse Hinojosa, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Jesse Hinojosa gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Aly Berlanga,
Executive Assistant, City Secretary's Office.
Ms.Aly Berlanga led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
Interim City Manager Keith Selman,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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
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E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring October 10, 2018, "Real Men Wear Pink Day".
Proclamation declaring November 11, 2018, "The 143rd Year
Anniversary of St. John Baptist Church".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and accepted a donation from
Inspire Coastal Bend Magazine for the Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Keith Selman introduced Peter Collins,independent
information technology contractor,who is leading the team to address issues
with the City's utility billing system.Mr.Collins provided the following
information:bill related issues related to accounts that never received a bill,
sporadic missed bills and no readings,and consolidated consumption bills with
readings;data flow between Infor and the Star system;exceptions related to
no meter reads;project recovery starting with the full assessment of Infor and
all integrated systems;continued work on the billing system;water audits;
replacement/repair of meter transmission units(MTU);gas rates;preventive
maintenance plans for water and gas MTUs;software and hardware upgrades;
the data collection units(DCU)project;and Agenda Item 10,a service
agreement for on-call cabling services and related projects.
Council members discussed the following topics:appreciation to Mr.Collins for
identifying problems with the City's utility billing system;preventive
maintenance plans;audit of the Infor enterprise application;and three
occurences related to no-bills and other billing issues.
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
meeting.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
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period.Kate Engler,5222 McArdle,spoke regarding the"me too"movement
and government issues.Huxley Smith,1913 Thames,spoke regarding the City's
water releases and in opposition to desalination.Wendy Herman,Executive
Officer of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders Association,5325 Yorktown,spoke
regarding Agenda Item 12,the purchase of playground equipment and her
previous request that City Council direct the Parks and Recreation Department
to not spend Community Enrichment Funds until a complete audit is
performed.Claude Axel,741 Crestview,spoke regarding the following:public
comment time;in support of staggered City Council terms;term lengths;and
thanking the City Council members for their work.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding blocked sidewalks and illegal signs.Susie Luna Saldana,
4710 Hake!,spoke in support of changing the qualifications for city council
candidates to require that candidates should not owe taxes to any jurisdiction.
Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding utility billing issues,including
deposits,related to rental properties.James(TC)Chadden,1718 Arlington,
spoke regarding the following topics:thanking Council Member Rubio for a job
well done;blocked sidewalks; illegal signs;and thanked Council Member
Hunter for rejecting an increase in taxes.Liz Gutierrez,1033 Greenview,
thanked Council Member Rubio for her work.in Corpus Christi and in District 3.
John Medina,3941 Mokry,spoke regarding City Council's leadership and
accountability.
Council Member Rubio announced her resignation from the position of District
3 Council Member,effective October 30,2018,and that she will be sworn-in by
Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal as Justice of the Peace,Precinct 1,Place 3.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb returned to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
b. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
C. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman introduced new Deputy Director of Solid Waste
Operations David Lenfeldt.2)Interim City Manager Selman introduced
Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado and Assistant Director of
Water Quality and treatment who provided a brief presentation regarding Lake
Corpus Christi including:the joint cooperative efforts with various
organizations to address the Lake Corpus Christi water releases and flooding
downstream and notify affected residents;aerial drone footage of Wesley
Seale Dam and Lake Corpus Christi;maintaining the integrity of Wesley Seale
Dam;the current water levels and combined capacity;a chart reflecting
projected elevation of Lake Corpus Christi;and a satellite overview of the
flood wave.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:a scheduled
assessment and evaluation of Wesley Seale Dam;Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality's inspections;the lower Colorado River and Lake
Texana;the combined water capacity;volume versus flow;the City's four
sources of water;the amount of water being released;the number of
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occurences where water was released to make room for additional water at
Choke Canyon;credit for future water releases;and an update regarding how
water releases impact the City.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 23, 2018 and Workshop Meeting of October
15, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-8)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Rubio,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items
were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
3. Master Services Agreement for Subsurface Utility Engineering
(SUE)Services (Capital Improvement Project) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of a Master Services Agreement with
Cobb, Fendley &Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas for a period
of 1 year in the amount of$300,000 with one optional 1-year renewal to
be administratively awarded for a total contract cost of$600,000 for
Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Services project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-207
4. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for Seawall
Capital Repairs (CIP -Type A) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
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Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a professional
services contract with Munoz Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$91,213 for a total restated fee of$108,493 for the Seawall
Capital Repairs project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-208
5. Purchase of Uniforms for the Gas Department (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing the purchase of uniforms for the Gas Department with
Cintas Corporation from Corpus Christi, Texas, via U.S. Communities
cooperative, for a total amount not to exceed $122,795.50.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-209
6. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 15621 and 15625 South Padre Island Drive (Requires 2/3
Vote) (1st Reading 10/23/18)
Case No. 0918-02 Rakesh Patel: Request for rezoning property at or
near 15621 and 15625 South Padre Island Drive from "CR-2/10" Resort
Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the "IL" Light Industrial
District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (September 19,
2018):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial
District with the Island Overlay to the "IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu
thereof:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 15621 and 15625 South Padre
Island Drive from "CR-2/IO" Resort Commercial District with the Island
Overlay to the"CR-2/IO/SP" Resort Commercial District with the Island
Overlay and a Special Permit.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031583
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code for Water
Master Plan Amendment-South of Oso Creek(1st Reading
10/23/18)
Ordinance amending the City of Corpus Christi Comprehensive Plan by
amending the City's Water Distribution System Master Water Plan South
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of Oso Creek.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031584
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG)
Program grant(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 10/23/18)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in amount of$178,821 for FY
2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and
appropriating $178,821 in Police Grants Fund to fund enhancement of
law enforcement efforts with $82,042 of funds distributed to Nueces
County and $14,736 of funds distributed to City of Robstown.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031585
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 20 AND 23)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 20 and 23.The Council went into executive session at 1:43 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:17 p.m.
20. 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 City's
contracts related to waste management, handling, and disposal and state
and federal regulations related to the disposal of solid waste and/or
recycling, including but not limited to, the City's contracts with Republic
Services, BFI Waste Services of North America, Inc. and BFI Waste
Systems of Texas, LP. and related entities, force majeure provisions in
contracts involving the aforesaid companies and or services, calculation
of rates therein, and provisions related to termination thereof, including,
but not limited to, the potential later authorization in open session of
settlement agreements related to claims by and against some of the
aforesaid entities.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or representative to execute a Mutual
Settlement Agreement and Release between the City and Cefe Landfill TX,LP
f/k/a BFI Elliott Landfill TX,LP;GFI Waste Systems of Texas,LP n/k/a Blue
Ridge Landfill TX,LP;BFI Waste Services of Texas,LP d/b/a Allied Waste
Services of Corpus Christi and/or Republic Services of Corpus Christi
(collectively described as"Republic")to release claims by the City against
Republic for alleged shortfalls in tonnage under the Waste Disposal Agreement
during contract years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 in exchange for a release of
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claims by Republic against the City for alleged breaches of the Landfill
Services Agreement occurring on or before October 1,2018 and settling other
miscellaneous issues therein.
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
Enactment No:M2018-212
23. 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 Texas
Utilities Code, utility billing regulations, policies, and practices, the
regulation of and charges associated with biochemical oxygen demand,
total suspended solids, and other wastewater components, and other
matters related to the provision of water services, including, but not
limited to, issues related to Kane Beef, and agreements related to the
aforementioned matters.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 20 and 23.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 9)
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Alley Right-of-Way
and Easement Closure located between Morgan Avenue and
Elizabeth Street and between Ocean Drive and Third Street
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating two public alleys totaling
5,767 square feet located between Morgan Avenue and Elizabeth Street
and between Ocean Drive and Third Street, 1,654 square feet of an
existing 5-foot wide drainage easement, and partial closure,
abandonment and vacation of 10,618 square feet of an existing 30-foot
wide utility and drainage easement dedicated by separate instrument
and shown on the Plat of Ocean View Addition Volume 1, Page 11 and
Volume 62, Page 130 and 131 Deed and Map Records of Nueces
County, located at 600 Elizabeth Street; and requiring the Owner,
Christus Spohn Health System Corporation, to comply with specified
conditions.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to close,vacate and
abandon two public alleys and a five-foot utility drainage easement to
facilitate the expansion of Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the 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. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 10 -12)
10. Service Agreement for On-Call Cabling Services and Related
Products (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement to provide cabling
services and related products with Network Cabling Services, Inc., of
Houston, Texas for a not to exceed amount of$150,000, with two
one-year options for a total potential not to exceed amount of$450,000
through the State DIR cooperative.
Mayor McComb referred to item 10.Director of Information Technology(IT)
Belinda Mercado stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a one-year
service agreement to provide cabling services and related projects with
Network Cabling Services,Inc.for an amount not to exceed$150,000,with the
option to extend for two additional years with a not-to-exceed amount of
$450,000.This contract will outsource cable services to help supplement the
workload of IT staff and will allow IT to address issues related to the data
collection units(DCU),meter reading process,and field support of City services
and public safety.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:these services will
address issues related to the City's utility system;staff's ability to focus on the
DCUs;and that this will facilitate products being available and on-hand.
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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Enactment No: M2018-210
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Corpus Christi International Airport
Taxiway K Settlement and Release Agreement(requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a settlement and
release agreement with FDL-CC, L.L.C., Harvey Cleary Builders and
Spawglass Civil Construction, Inc. related to the fire suppression foam
spill on the city's Taxiway K Project; amending the FY 2019 Operating
Budget; and appropriating certain funds into Airport Fund No. 4610; and
authorizing a payment of$312,500 to Spawglass Civil Construction, Inc.
as provided in the settlement and release agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
announced that Council Member Molina was abstaining from this item.Director
of Aviation Fred Segundo stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a
Settlement and Release Agreement with FDL-CC,L.L.C.,Harvey Cleary
Builders and SpawGlass Civil Construction,Inc.,related to the fire suppression
foam spill on the City's Taxiway Kilo project;and authorizing a payment of
$312,5000 to SpawGlass Civil Construction,Inc.There were no comments from
the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Segundo stated that Harvey Cleary
Builders is paying the City a total of$725,876,with$413,376 going to the City.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No:031586
12. Purchase of Playground Equipment(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing the purchase of playground equipment from
GameTime by Total Recreation Products, Inc. of Cypress, Texas via U.S.
Communities Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $400,442.25.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Becky Perrin stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the purchase of
playground equipment from GameTime by Total Recreation Products,Inc.for a
total amount not to exceed$400,442.25.This purchase is for 14 playgrounds
through a grant-match program.Ms.Perrin presented three playground
designs and a list of parks for each.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that replacement
playgrounds were previously purchased individually;that the Parks and
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Recreation Department is only able to purchase about$750,000 worth of
playground equipment annually and efforts to increase that amount;the audit
regarding the Community Enrichment Funds;the timeline for completion and
installation of the playground equipment;use of an outside contractor to install
the playground equipment;where North Poke Park falls on the playground
replacement list;how parks are selected;that the playground replacement
schedule is guided by the Parks Master Plan;if City Council has input
regarding the playground selection;delivery of the equipment; how the
equipment will be stored;utilization of the parks;when staff applied for the
grant;that City Council can approve the purchase of the equipment and staff
will bring back the parks list for consideration;and consideration to engage
community organizations to assist with installation of the playground
equipment.
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
Enactment No: M2018-211
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 13)
13. First Reading Ordinance-Ordinance authorizing a License
Agreement with Christus Spohn Health System Corporation to
cross Elizabeth Street with private utilities (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing a License Agreement with Christus Spohn Health
System Corporation, A Texas Non-Profit Corporation, to cross Elizabeth
Street with private utilities.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a license
agreement with Christus Spohn Shoreline Hospital for installation of private
utilities under Elizabeth Street from the central utility plant to the new hospital
tower.Ms.Nixon-Mendez provided an aerial overview of the subject property
and the proposed layout.Ms.Nixon Mendez stated that staff is requesting to
amend the ordinance by amending the license fee from$38,332.80 to$60,000
to reflect the certified appraisal report.
In response to Mayor McComb,Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that Elizabeth Street
will remain open after construction.Mayor McComb requested information
related to the process for closing"paper"streets.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend the ordinance by amending
the licence fee from$38,332.80 to$60,000 to reflect the certified appraisal
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report,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 14- 19)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.
14. Resolution ratifying grant application submission for the
Emergency Operations Center and Transportation Managment
Center Assessment project
Resolution ratifying submission of a grant application for$37,573.61 to
the Office of the Governor for the Emergency Operations Center and
Transportation Management Center Assessment project; and authorizing
acceptance, rejection, alteration, or termination of grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
15. Supply Agreement for Medications for Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of EMS
Medications with Life-Assist, Inc. of Rancho Cordova, California for a
total amount of$146,964.04 with two one-year options for a total potential
multi-year amount of$440,892.12.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 2 for North Padre
Island Beach Access Roads Project(Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 2 to a professional
services contract with Govind Development, LLC. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$59,350 for a total restated fee of$149,435 for
the North Padre Island Beach Access Roads project(Bond 2014,
Proposition 2).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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17. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for Greenwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Mitigation (Capital
Improvement Program) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract for
professional services with Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$339,895 for a total restated fee of
$389,595 for the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood
Mitigation project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Construction Contract Change Order No. 1 for Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Headworks and Lift Station (Capital
Improvement Project) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of Change Order No. 1 with CSA
Construction Inc., of Houston, TX in the amount of$381,427 for a total
restated fee of$23,246,967 for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant
Headworks and Lift Station project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Service Agreement for Motor and Clutch Repairs for Wastewater
Treatment Plants (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for motor and clutch
repairs with Massengale Armature Works Inc. from San Antonio, Texas
for a total not to exceed amount of$146,350.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 21 -22)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 21 and 22.The Council
went into executive session at 2:56 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 4:30 p.m.
21. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning claims, pending litigation, potential
settlement, attorney's fees, and/or other potential legal matters regarding
lawsuits of Ray Rosas, Virginia Rosas, Individually and on Behalf of
Brenda Rosas, Isabel Rocha Andjose Maria Pena, vs. The City of
Corpus Christi, Andy Trevino, Justin Sanders, Adam Villarreal, Ross
Murray, Heriberto Martinez, Michael Landino, Roger Arevalo, Yezenia
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Banuelos and other lawsuits and claims against the City and the City's
officers and employees.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designees to execute amendments
to the Professional Services Agreement with Canales&Simonson for the
defense of the lawsuit of Ray Rosas,Virginia Rosas,Individually and on Behalf
of Brenda Rosas,Isabel Rocha AndjoseMaria Pena,vs.The City of Corpus
Christi,Andy Trevino,Justin Sanders,Adam Villarreal,Ross Murray,Heriberto
Martinez,Michael Landino,Roger Arevalo,Yezenia Banuelos,and as said
heading is amended,to increase the amount payable to said firm pursuant to
the agreement by an additional$100,000 and authorizing transfer of authorized
amounts to contracts with other entities contracted to provide services on this
case.
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
Enactment No:M2018-213
22. 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 statutes, City
Charter provisions, ordinances and other matters relates to the structure
and activities of the Corpus Christi Municipal Court and duties of the
judge(s) and clerk(s) thereof and Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Presiding
Judge and other judges and the clerk of the Corpus Christi Municipal
Court.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following item was identified:an update on the City's drone program to be
provided at the November 13,2018 Council meeting.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:33 p.m.
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