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Council on December 4, 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,November 27,2018 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. 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 to the City Council MUST be submitted a minimum of
24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
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 Mayor Joe McComb.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Gabriel
Ramirez, Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment.
Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment Gabriel Ramirez led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
Interim City Manager Keith Selman,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 7- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Debbie Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy,and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Hunter
E. Proclamations/Commendations (NONE)
Mayor McComb introduced Craig Henderson,Commodore of the Corpus Christi
Yacht Club,who thanked the City of Corpus Christi for their support of the
Youth Sailing World Championships.Commodore Henderson provided a brief
overview of the event and presented a Sustainability Event Plan for the City to
use for upcoming events.
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:
d. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman reported on community clean-up events on
Padre Island,the town hall meeting in the Dunbar area,and Ropes Park.Any
community group interested in holding a clean-up event in their neighborhood
can contact the Solid Waste Department at 361-826-1655.2)The La Retama
Central Library will be hosting a free art exhibit,"Latinas Unidos",showcasing
the diversity of latin cultures.The exhibit will feature works by latin artists from
the Coastal Bend and around the country.There will be a"Meet the Artist
Event"on Saturday,December 8,2018 from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.3)Interim
City Manager Selman recognized"Employee of the Quarter"Jin Bohannon,
Senior System Specialist.
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:issues regarding General Ledger journal entries;the rejournaling
process;bill-related issues related to accounts that never receiving a bill;and
replacement and ongoing maintenance of the meter transmission units(MTU).
Mayor McComb dicussed the progress being made to address the utility billing
system issues and customer communication efforts.
b. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
C. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT -POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Mike Markle provided a briefing on the Police Department,
including the mission statement;operational profile;baseline information;and
performance indicators.
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Council members discussed the following topics:the reduction in traffic deaths;
and expressed appreciation to the Police Department.
G. MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting of November 13, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter-absent).
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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 referred to comments from the public.City Attorney Miles K.
Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council Chambers.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment period.Savannah Staff,
7610 Beau Terre,spoke regarding the street construction near the Botanical
Gardens.Alex Villafranco,150 Sinclair,informed the City Council that citizens
are driving at least 15 miles over the speed limit on Sinclair Street.Kelley
Cruger,242 Circle,spoke regarding the need to increase police patrols on
Ocean Drive to deter drag racing.Tatum Nielsen,5605 Havre,spoke regarding
the Oso Preserve.Isabella Perez,15426 Finistere Street,proposed repurposing
Mount Carmel Nursing Home to a no-kill animal shelter or a homeless shelter.
Huxley Smith,1913 Thames,spoke regarding water supply.John Medina,4931
Mokry,spoke regarding two work orders placed regarding a request to install
crosswalks at Haas Middle School and drainage on Mokry Drive.James T.C.
Chadden,1718 Arlington,requested that the City Council appoint him to the
Committee for Persons with Disabilities.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,
spoke regarding a recent lawsuit filed against the City and changing the
qualifications for city council candidates.Roland Garza spoke regarding the
following topics:a recent lawsuit filed against the City;in support of hiring
Interim City Manager Keith Selman as City Manager;fracking;and
desalination.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,requested that an item be placed
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on the agenda regarding minimum utility charges related to water
consumption.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 -23)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council Member Lindsey-Opel
announced she was abstaining on Items 14 and 20.Council Member Guajardo
announced she was abstaining on Item 14.Council Member Smith requested
that Items 12 and 18 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
2. Approval of a Deferment Agreement for Puerto Los Caballeros
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing execution of Deferment Agreement ("Agreement")with
Puerto Los Caballeros, LLC ("Developer"), for construction of waterline
extension.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-219
3. Amendment to Service Agreement for Unified Development Code
Updating Services (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing an amendment to Service Agreement No. 1820
Unified Development Code Updating Services with Kendig Keast
Collaborative of Sugar Land, Texas in the amount of$7,250.00 for a
revised total contract price of$53,412.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-220
4. Service Agreement Amendment for Real Estate Brokerage
Services for Surplus Properties (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize extension and amendment of agreement No. 596 for
real estate broker services with The Clower Company at a commission
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rate of 4.5 percent for an estimated amount of$44,375.00, for a total
estimated revised amount of$221,877.50.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-221
5. Amendment to Service Agreement for Additional Security Guard
Services at O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant(Requires 2/3
Vote)
Motion authorizing an amendment to Service Agreement No. 830 for
additional security guard services at O. N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant with BasE Security and Fire Consultants, LLC, of Rosenberg,
Texas, in the amount not to exceed of$208,269.25 for a total revised
amount not to exceed $1,968,755.50.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-222
6. Purchase of Anti-Cavitation Hytrol Valve for O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution authorizing the purchase of an anti-cavitation hytrol valve from
The Scruggs Company of Houston, Texas for a total amount not to
exceed $57,221.59.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031593
7. Purchase of Rotary Actuators for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution authorizing the purchase of rotary actuators for O. N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant from Harold Beck& Sons, Inc. of Newtown,
Pennsylvania for a total amount not to exceed $101,741.50.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031594
8. Supply Agreements for Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete for Street
Operations (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing two three-year supply agreements for the purchase of
hot mix asphaltic concrete, one with Bay Ltd. and one with HAC
Materials, Ltd. both of Corpus Christi, Texas for the total combined
amount not to exceed $7,515,516
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Bay, Ltd. HAC Materials, Ltd.
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
$5,220,516 $2,295,000
Primary Supplier Secondary Supplier
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-223
9. Service Agreement Overhead Roll-Up Door Replacements
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a service agreement for the replacement of overhead
roll-up doors at various locations with Hub City Overhead Door Co., Inc.
of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $56,214.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-224
10. Service Agreements for Mobile Tire Repairs for Fleet Maintenance
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing three one-year service agreements for mobile tire
repair with Southern Tire Mart, LLC of Columbia, Mississippi, E.B.
Creager Tire & Battery, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Joel Gonzalez,
dba Gonzalez Tire Service of Corpus Christi, Texas for the total
combined amount of$140,000 with a one-year option for a total potential
multi-year amount of$280,000.
Southern Tire Mart, LLC.
Columbia, Mississippi
$80,000
E.B. Creager Tire& Battery, Inc.
Corpus Christi, Texas
$40,000
Gonzalez Tire Service
Corpus Christi, Texas
$20,000
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-225
11. Amendment No. 1 to a Service Agreement for Billing System
Analysis (Requires 2/3 Vote)
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Motion authorizing an one month amendment to a Service Agreement to
continue the billing system analysis and implementation plan to resolve
the billing system issues with Peter Collins of Corpus Christi, Texas for a
not to exceed value of$32,000, and a revised Agreement total of
$64,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-226
13. Renewal of a Type A Grant for Del Mar College Internship Program
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College to provide grant up to$150,000 for
their internship program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031596
15. Renewal of a Type A Grant for LiftFund, Inc. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and LiftFund, Inc. to provide a grant up to$250,000.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031597
16. Renewal of a Type A Grant for Service Corps of Retired Executives
(SCORE) Chapter 221 (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Chapter
221 to provide a grant up to $52,600.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031598
17. Renewal of a Type A Grant for Del Mar Procurement Technical
Assistance Center(PTAC) Program (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Del Mar College to provide a grant up to$99,500 for
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their Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031599
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the sale of Creekway Park
(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance approving the sale of Creekway Park (7306 Prairie) to Abel
Garza, Jr. and Cynthia P. Garza for$85,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031601
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending One-Way Street
Designations in the Downtown Area (1st Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to remove the one-way
designation on portions of Starr Street, Peoples Street, Schatzell Street,
William Street and John Sartain Street.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031603
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Transfer of Surplus City Properties
to the Community Development Corporation of Brownsville
(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance approving an Affordable Housing Agreement between the City
and Community Development Corporation of Brownsville and authorizing
the execution of the Agreement and any other necessary documents to
carry out the terms of the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031604
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing of a portion of a utility
easement located at 6024 Crosstown State Highway 286 (1st
Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.300 acre portion of an existing
utility easement out of Cabaniss Acres No. 2 Subdivision, Lot 6, located
at 6024 Crosstown State Highway 286.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031605
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12. Resolution Approving the Type B Corporation Guidelines
Resolution approving the Corpus Christi B Corporation Guidelines and
Criteria for Granting Business Incentives.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item
is to approve the Corpus Christi B(Type B)Corporation Guidelines and Criteria
for granting business incentives.There were no comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:that the guidelines were
discussed at the City Council workshop on October 15,2018;that Type B
guidelines have a broader authority than Type A;Section 10 of the Type B
guidelines regarding"Other Projects";the"Hutto Hippo"project in Hutto,
Texas for which Type B funds were used to construct a concrete hippo;Section
9 of the guidelines regarding"Certain targeted infrastructure";and concern by
a council member that approval of"Other Projects"will reduce job creation.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the Type B Corporation
Guidelines and Criteria for granting business incentives by removing"Section
10.Other Projects",seconded by Council Member Garza.
Council members discussed the following topics:the date the Whataburger
Field bonds were paid off;the approved Type B expenditures to-date;concern
from a council member to limit Type B projects to job creation;flexibility of
Type B projects;projects allowed under Texas Government Code Chapter 505;
the ballot language;if removal of Section 10 impacts the ability to fund street
work;that the EDC Executive Committee and Type B Corporation approved the
guidelines;and that amendments can be made to the guidelines in the future.
Council Member Smith withdrew his motion to amend;Council Member Garza
withdrew his second.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Resolution was passed and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031595
14. Renewal of a Type A Grant for Texas A&M University -Corpus
Christi Internship Program (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution approving the renewal of the Small Business Incentives
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation and Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) to
provide grant up to$150,000 for their internship program.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
that the City Charter provision requires a two-thirds vote of the City Council to
pass this item.Since Council Members Guajardo and Lindsey-Opel are
abstaining from this item and Council Member Hunter is absent,there would
not be a two-thirds vote to approve this item.There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table the item until December 4,
2018,seconded by Council Member Smith.This Item was tabled with the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Lindsey-Opel
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Type B Grant for LaVista Pointe, LP
(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance approving a Business Incentive Agreement between the
Corpus Christi B Corporation and LaVista Pointe, LP, to provide a grant
of up to $625,000, for infrastructure improvements to enhance economic
development; appropriating said funds from the Type B Fund; and
amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item
is to approve a business incentive agreement between the Type B Corporation
and LaVista Pointe,LP on North Beach.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members discussed the following topics:the drainage issues on North
Beach;targeting long-term strategic issues in specific areas;and funding
infrastructure.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on second reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031600
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS)Annual Repeating Updated Service Credits, Increase in
Retirement Annuities and Increased Deposit Rate of 7% (Requires
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2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 11/13/18)
Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas
Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said system
on an annual basis for service performed by qualifying members of such
system who at the effective date of the allowance are members of the
City of Corpus Christi; providing for increased prior and current service
annuities for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City;
to increase the rate of deposits to the Texas Municipal Retirement
System by the employees of the City; and establishing an effective date
for the ordinance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20,authorizing the continuation of Texas
Municipal Retirement System(TMRS)"Updated Service Credits";increases for
prior and current service annuities on an annual repeating basis;and
increasing the deposit rate of 7%by City employees.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel was abstaining on this
item.In response to Mayor McComb,Director of Human Resources Steven
Viera provided information regarding the financial impact of increasing the
deposit rate from 6%to 7%.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No:031602
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24-27)
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 10059, 10067, and 10075 Leopard
Street(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Case No. 1018-02 Southern Builders Co., LLC: Request for rezoning
property at or near 10059, 10067, and 10075 Leopard Street from
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2" General Commercial
District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 17, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 10059, 10067, and 10075
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Leopard Street from "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"
General Commercial District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.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 and operation of a mini-storage complex.
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 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 3426 County Road 52 (Requires 2/3
Vote)
Case No. 1018-03 Rick's Homes, LLC: Request for rezoning property at
or near 3426 County Road 52 from "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 17, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3426 County Road 52 from "FR"
Farm Rural District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
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 a single-family home.Ms.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 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: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street(Requires
2/3 Vote)
Case No. 0318-02 Hooten Family Trust A: Request for rezoning property
at or near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street from "IL" Light Industrial District
to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit with
conditions.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 17, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IL" Light Industrial District to
the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit with conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6502 and 6630 Agnes Street
from the "IL" Light Industrial District to the"IL/SP" Light Industrial District
with a Special Permit with conditions.
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 United States-to-Mexico gasoline and
diesel fuel transshipment center with attached bulk storage terminal.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez provided the following information:that the City Council
previously heard the zoning case on June 12,2018 and June 26,2018;
discussions between the applicant,city staff,and the Federal Aviation
Administration; background regarding the zoning change;an aerial overview;
the zoning pattern;and the revised site plan.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the
Planning Commission is in favor of the zoning change.
Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that staff is requesting the following floor
amendment:"Motion to amend special permit condition 5a to replace the
height restriction with the following:"the maximum height of any structure
shall not exceed a 62.5:1 slope from 200 feet beyond the end of the nearest
runway,"and to amend exhibit C to provide a more detailed site plan.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.John Bell,the applicant's
representative,stated that the applicant agrees with the amendment.Mayor
McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:adoption of an
ordinance pertaining to air traffic around the Agnes Corridor;the creation of
the Airport Zoning Commission;zoning districts that are compatible with
airport and military installations;strategies utilized in other cities to protect air
installations;regulation of the Special Permit;and the time limit of the Special
Permit.
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the ordinance as
stated by staff,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously
(Council Member Hunter-absent).
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:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
27. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Urban
Transportation Plan to accomodate a proposed industrial
development in the area north of Corpus Christi International
Airport(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map of Mobility CC,
a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi, for Alpine Street, Corn Products Road, Sedwick Road, Diamond
Cut Drive, Hopkins Road, and Joe Mireur Road; amending related
elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City; providing for severance;
and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Senior Planner Annika Yankee stated that
the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Urban Transportation Plan,
requested by Pin Oak Terminals,by realigning and deleting a series of streets
to accommodate industrial development.Ms.Yankee presented the following
information:a view of the subject property;the site plan;the scope of the
amendment;a map of the proposed amendments;the current and the
proposed plan.Ms.Yankee stated that the Planning Commission,the
Transportation Advisory Commission and staff recommend approval of the
amendments.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:if the amendments
are permanent changes to the Urban Transportation Plan;the impact should
the property not be developed as proposed;that the amendments are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Mobility Plan;if language could
be added to the ordinance to revert to the existing plan should the proposed
development not occur;and the acreage of the subject property.
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 Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 28 -29)
28. Second Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for Lake Corpus
Christi Campground (28 Day Delay Required) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
(1st Reading 10/23/18)
Ordinance authorizing a fifteen-year lease agreement with Kamping
Pleasures, Inc. for 40 acres out of the Mary B. Kelvin survey in Live Oak
County, on the North side of Lake Corpus Christi, in consideration of
quarterly rent of$5,000 or 8% of gross sales, whichever is greater, to
operate a campground; with option to extend for up to an additional
ten-year term.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton
stated that the purpose of this item is authorize a fifteen-year lease agreement
with Kamping Pleasures,Inc.for City property on Lake Corpus Christi to
operate a campground.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on second reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031606
29. Resolution Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's State Legislative
Priorities for the 86th Texas Legislature and Federal Legislative
Priorities for the 116th U.S. Congress
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tammy Embrey stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the City's State
Legislative Priorities for the 86th Texas Legislature and Federal Legislative
Priorities for the 116th U.S.Congress.This item was previously presented to the
City Council on November 13,2018.Ms.Embrey presented the following
information:the City's general legislative policy and changes made to the
priorities based on City Council feedback and as included in Version B of the
resolution:adding specific language that pertains to revenue caps;
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strengthening the language regarding the Texas Windstorm Insurance
Association(TWIA),referencing the Sunset Commission review,and opposing
a 10%rate hike proposed by TWIA;and removal of language regarding a
change of structure to the Port Commission.Ms.Embrey stated that staff is
recommending approval of Version B of the Resolution.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.City of Portland Mayor
Cathy Skurow and former City of Portland Mayor and San Patricio County
Judge-Elect David Krebs spoke in support of the City of Corpus Christi removing
language regarding a change of structure to the Port Commission.
Council Members and staff discussed the following topics:clarification that
Version B excludes language regarding the structure of the Port Commission;
and opposition to the proposed 10%rate hike by TWIA.
Mayor McComb made a motion to approve Version B of the Resolution,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Resolution was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031607
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 55)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
session.The Council went into executive session at 1:45 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:29 p.m.
55. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05
to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to property
in/near 1 Bayfront Park and/or the Harbor Playhouse and pursuant to
Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property at/near the aforementioned
locations if 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.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 55.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 30 -41)
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30. First Reading Ordinance-Changing the Operating Budget
regarding the number of Police Officer positions budgeted
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031548 by increasing the number of
positions authorized for classification of"Police Commanders (Deputy
Chief)"from four to five and decreasing the number of positions
authorized for classification of"Police Captain"from 16 to 15.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to amend the City's operating budget by decreasing the
number of Police Captains by one and increasing the number of Police
Commanders by one.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating FEMA
reimbursements for Hurricane Harvey repairs and for the direct
administrative costs for FEMA reporting (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $720,879.31 in FEMA
reimbursements for Hurricane Harvey repairs as follows: $396,518.92 in
the No. 1020 General Fund; $37,440.87 in the No. 4010 Water Fund;
$192,917.10 in the No. 4200 Wastewater Fund; $26,426.38 in the No.
4610 Airport Fund; and $67,576.04 in the No. 5115 Assets Management
- Facilities Fund; appropriating $75,000 from the General Fund
unreserved fund balance for the direct administrative costs for FEMA
reporting; and amending the Operating Budget by increasing
expenditures by $795,879.31.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Director of Management and Budget Eddie
Houlihan stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate
$720,879.31 in Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)
reimbursements for Hurricane Harvey repairs and appropriating$75,000 for
direct administrative costs for FEMA reporting.There were no comments from
the public.
A council member spoke regarding the FEMA reimbursement process.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance- Exempting owner from wastewater lot
or acreage fee for property located east of Flour Bluff Drive and
south of Glenoak Drive subject to a sanitary sewer connection
agreement(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance exempting Kenley Estates, located east of Flour Bluff Drive
and south of Glenoak Drive, from the payment of the wastewater lot or
acreage fees under Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development Code;
requiring sanitary sewer connection agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt Kenley Estates,
located east of Flour Bluff Drive and south of Glenoak Drive,from wastewater
acreage fees.The purpose of the plat is to enable construction of single-family
homes on half-acre tracts.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:an analysis
regarding how much revenue the City has lost by granting exemptions versus
the cost to provide wastewater service;the audit report regarding refunds and
fee exemptions;wastewater service in the Calallen area;language in the
Unified Development Code(UDC)which provides that the City Council identify
an area to which wastewater will not be extended within 15 years;clarification
regarding the three manholes and lines that are not connected to any trunk or
collection line;use of Type B funds to provide wastewater services.
Council Member Garza 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: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Roy and Council Member
Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
33. First Reading Ordinance- Exempting owner from wastewater lot
or acreage fee for property located south of Yorktown Boulevard
and west of Waldron Road subject to a sanitary sewer connection
agreement(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance exempting Trail Blazer Addition, Block 1, Lot 5, located south
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of Yorktown Boulevard and west of Waldron Road, from the payment of
the wastewater lot or acreage fee under Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the developer
of Trail Blazer Addition,Block 1,Lot 5,located south of Yorktown Boulevard
and west of Waldron Road,from the payment of wastewater lot or acreage
fees.The developer proposes to construct a single-family detached home.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
34. First Reading Ordinance- Exempting owner from wastewater lot
or acreage fee for property located south of Northwest Boulevard
and east of County Road 73 subject to a sanitary sewer
connection agreement(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance exempting Puerto Los Caballeros Tract, Block 1, Lot 1
located south of Northwest Boulevard and east of County Road 73, from
the payment of the wastewater lot or acreage fee under Section 8.5.2.G.1
of the Unified Development Code; requiring a sanitary sewer connection
agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the developer
of Puerto Los Caballeros Tract,Block 1,located south of Northwest Boulevard
and east of County Road 73,from payment of wastewater lot/acreage fees.The
developer proposes the construction of a restaurant.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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
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35. First Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid
Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement(Requires 2/3
Vote)
Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM Development,
LP; and appropriating $183,810.74 from Water Arterial Transmission &
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse Developer.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement with MPM Development,LP for the construction of a water line.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb requested an update on the Rodd Field Road and Yorktown
Boulevard rights-of-way.
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: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
36. First Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement for Marina Office
Roof Replacement(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing a two-month service agreement for replacement of
the roof at the Marina office with South Texas Metal Roofing, of Corpus
Christi, Texas, in the amount of$79,350; appropriating from the
Unreserved Fund Balance in the Marina Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36.Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated
that this item is being withdrawn by staff.
37. First Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement for Repair of
Municipal Marina Piers (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing a service agreement for repairs to damaged piers
and docks at the Marina with Meeco Sullivan, LLC, of McAlester,
Oklahoma, in the amount of$144,019.28; appropriating the funds from
the unreserved fund balance of the Marina Fund; and amending the
budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 38.Marina Superintendent Gina Sanchez
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stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a service agreement for
repairs to damaged piers at the Corpus Christi Marina with Meeco Sullivan,
LLC in the amount of$144,019.28.Ms.Sanchez stated that 33%of this project is
funded by Hurricane Harvey insurance claim reimbursements.Ms Sanchez
provided an aerial overview and the project scope.There were no comments
from the public.
Mayor McComb spoke regarding addressing electricity not being available at
the piers.
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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
38. First Reading Ordinance- Purchase of Electrical Pedestals for the
Repair of the Municipal Marina Morf Pier(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 60 electrical pedestals for Morf
Pier from HydroHoist Marine Group, dba HyPower, of Claremore,
Oklahoma, in the amount of$51,325.42; appropriating the funds from the
unreserved fund balance of the Marina Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 38.Marina Superintendent Gina Sanchez
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the purchase of 60 electrical
pedestals for Morf Pier from HydroHoist Marine Group,dba HyPower,in the
amount of$51,325.42.Ms.Sanchez stated that 100%of the funding is from
Hurricane Harvey insurance claim reimbursements.Ms.Sanchez presented an
aerial overview of the pier and project scope.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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
39. First Reading Ordinance- Purchase of Dock Materials for Repair of
Municipal Marina Morf Pier(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of dock materials for Morf Pier from
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Meeco Sullivan, LLC, of McAlester, Oklahoma, in the amount of
$320,037; appropriating the funds from the unreserved fund balance of
the Marina Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 39,the purchase of dock materials for repair of
Morf Pier at the Corpus Christi Marina.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Guajardo 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
40. First Reading Ordinance-Transferring Unspent Funds from
Capital Budget to the General Fund (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance transferring $88,459.57 from the unspent project balance in
the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Program Fund No. 3280
to General Fund No. 1020 for unexpended renovation/repair funds from
the T.C. Ayers Pool project; and amending the operating budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 40.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a transfer of
$88,459.57 to the General Fund of unspent funds that were previously
transferred in 2017 to a Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Fund for
renovations to the T.C.Ayers Pool project.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the improvements to
T.C.Ayers Pool related to the new Harbor Bridge project;and if the funds
could be credited for the Harbor Bridge Project.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
41. First Reading Ordinance to Approve the 2019 Annual Audit Plan
Ordinance to Approve the 2019 Annual Audit Plan.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 41.Interim City Auditor Kimberly Houston
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the 2019 Annual Audit Plan.
Ms.Houston provided a brief overview of the audit objectives and departments
to be audited.There were no comments from the public.
A council member requested that a summary of the 2018 audit plan and a
briefing of the accomplishments be presented during the budget process.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina, Council Member
Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 42 -52)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.A council
member requested information on Item 46.
42. Resolution authorizing developer participation agreement for the
City's share of the cost to extend Oso Parkway south of Yorktown
Boulevard &east of Cimarron Boulevard (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution authorizing developer participation agreement with MPM
Development, LP, to reimburse developer up to$185,005.37 for City's
share of cost to extend Oso Parkway.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Purchase additional Kronos Time System subscription licenses
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing the purchase of additional licenses necessary for
electronic leave requests from Kronos, Inc., for$83,352.50, pursuant to
the terms of the parties' existing renewable subscription agreement.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Type A Agreement-Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation Program Management and Funding
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to approve an agreement between the Corpus Christi Business
and Job Development Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi for the
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management of the Corporation's economic development funds.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
45. Service Agreement for Backflow Testing Services for Utilities
Department(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for the backflow
prevention testing services with Smart Plumbing, Inc of Corpus Christi,
Texas for an amount not to exceed $299,130 with a one-year option for a
total potential multi-year amount up to$448,695.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Supply Agreement to purchase water meters for Utilities
Department(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a two-year supply agreement to purchase water
meters from Neptune Technology Group Inc., of Tallassee, Alabama, via
Houston-Galveston Area Council for a total amount not to exceed
$782,810.23.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Supply Agreement for the purchase of liquid cationic polymer for
water treatment at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of liquid
cationic polymer from Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, Georgia for a total not
to exceed amount of$730,800.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
48. Amendment to Service Agreement for Closed Circuit Televised
(CCTV) Cleaning and Inspection of Large Diameter Wastewater
Lines (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing an amendment to Service Agreement No. 1004 to
allow a contract increase with CSI Consolidated, LLC dba Clean Service,
LLC of Pearland, Texas for a not to exceed amount of$268,276.87 for
revised contract total not to exceed $1,341,284.37.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
49. Construction Contract for the McBride Lift Station and Force Main
Improvements Project(Requires 2/3 Vote)
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Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with J.S. Haren
Construction Company of Athens, Tennessee in the amount of
$3,437,000 for the McBride Lift Station and Force Main Improvements
project.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
50. Construction Contract for the Downtown Road and Streetscape
Improvements Project(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with Mako
Contracting of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$736,683.85 for the
Downtown Road and Streetscape Improvements project for the base bid.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
51. Resolution for a Service Agreement for Hoopla Digital Media
Platform Services for the Public Libraries(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, for Hoopla digital
media platform services for the Corpus Christi Public Libraries with
Midwest Tape, LLC, of Holland, Ohio for an amount not to exceed
$60,000, with four additional one-year renewal options for a potential total
amount not to exceed $300,000.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
52. Resolution amending and reaffirming the City's Investment Policy
and Investment Strategies for Fiscal 2018-2019
Resolution amending and reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's
Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 53-54)
53. City Auditor's Office External Peer Review Report
Mayor McComb referred to Item 53.Interim City Auditor Kimberly Houston
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide the City Auditor's Office 2018
External Peer Review Report The City's Code of Ordinances requires that the
City Auditor's Office comply with Generally Accepted Government Auditing
Standards and those standards require the City Auditor's Office to obtain a peer
review every three years.During the week of October 15,2018,members of the
Association of Local Government Auditors were on-site to perform their review
of the City Auditor's Office.The City Auditor's Office received a Certificate of
Compliance.Ms.Houston provided a brief overview of the report findings.
Council members expressed congratulations to the City Auditor's Office.
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54. Development Services Strategic Action Plan
Mayor McComb referred to Item 54.Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated
that the purpose of this item is to present the Development Services Strategic
Action Plan.Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez introduced
the presentation team including Assistant Director of Development Services
and Building Official Gene Delauro and Assistant Director Bill Green.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Development Services Strategic Action Plan was
created in response to stakeholder input.Ms.Nixon-Mendez presented the
following information:the Development Services Department's mission and
operational profile;the department's functions;the strategic action plan
process;the stakeholder focus group;the questions asked of the stakeholder
focus groups to identify changes that would improve operations in the
department,identify policy changes that would improve development in
Corpus Christi,and improve communication;and an overview of the key areas
of emphasis including:customer service;proficiency;innovation,and
communication.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the Infor modules
used by the Development Services Department;implementation of the plan;
continued discussions with stakeholders;evaluation of staffing;staff training;
and including an evaluation and feedback from customers.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:an update and status report on the
voter-approved Bond 2018 propositions;the status of the City Council Retreat;
the 2019 City Council Calendar;and changes to the City Charter.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
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