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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 December 11, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on January 8, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of January 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,December 11,2018 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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 Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Pat Eldridge,
Police Management Services Director.
Police Management Services Director Pat Eldridge 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 Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Ben Molina, and Council Member Everett
Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Commendation for Debbie Noble.
Mayor McComb presented a commendation and received a check presented to
the City of Corpus Christi from the Korean Chamber of Commerce to assist
citizens in the community.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
May9r McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
c. OTHER
1)The City has received ten responses to the Request for Information(RFI)
related to an alternative water supply.The RFI responses include ground
water,reuse and desalination options to diversify the City's water sources.2)
Early voting for the Runoff Election will take place at City Hall through Friday,
December 14,2018.3)The Utilities Department has partnered with HEB to
educate the public on the impact of improperly disposing of fats,oils,and
grease.The Utilities Department will provide free grease containers during the
presentations.The presentations will take place on Saturday,December 15,
2018 from 10:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.at HEB locations on Saratoga Boulevard,Port
Avenue and Flour Bluff.4)Development Services is hosting a public meeting to
receive comment regarding the Unified Development Code(UDC)on Thursday,
December 13,2018 at 5:00 p.m.5)The Texas A&M Real Estate Center will be
presenting the"State of Housing Affordability in Corpus Christi"on Thursday,
December 13,2018 in the City Council Chambers.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 24)
24. Resolution opposing the Trafigura Gulf Terminals offshore oil
project
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24.lain Vasey,
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC)stated that
the purpose of this item is to approve a resolution asking the governor to
oppose the proposed building of the Trafigura Gulf Terminal's offshore oil
project Mr.Vasey stated that the opposition is based on the following:the
project's location places the project outside state regulation;uncertainty
regarding Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)guidelines;
vapor recovery;that the project may have a detrimental effect on the status of
air attainment;safety;and economic impact.There were no comments from
the public.
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Council Member Guajardo read a statement in opposition.
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 Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031639
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb returned to City Manager's Comments.
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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:the progress regarding General Ledger journal entries and cash
reconciliation;an audit regarding no meter reads,sporadic missed bills,and
consolidated consumption bills with readings;gas rate changes;the
Development Services module;unauthorized usage of water;and Agenda Item
30,regarding replacement and preventive maintenance of the meter
transmission units(MTU).
Council members discussed the following topics:financial concerns related to
the utility billing software;unauthorized usage of water;reconciliation
between the Star and Infor software systems;and the process for terminating
utility service.
b. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
None.
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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
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Chambers.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
period.Chuck Anderson,706 Imperial Harbor,and Carrie Robertson Meyer,
4401 Gulf Breeze Boulevard,thanked City staff and community volunteers for
their assistance building the playground at Dolphin Park.Brian Watson,5813
Hugo Drive,spoke regarding a water precipitation enhancement program and
in opposition to renaming Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi after late U.S.
President George Herbert Walker Bush.Evelyn Cooper,14830 Highland Mist
Drive,invited the City Council to the 5th Annual Corpus Christi Gospel
Christmas Musical on Sunday,December 16,2018 at 6:30 p.m.at St.John's
Baptist Church,5445 Greenwood Drive.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of December 4, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta referred to page 24,Agenda Item 53 and stated that at the December 4,
2018 City Council meeting,staff provided a memo with revised totals for this
item.City Council did not make a formal motion to amend this item.The
minutes reflect the revised amounts,but should instead read as follows:
$3,675,000 for La Volla Creek Drainage Improvement Plan project;$1,319,000
for La Volla Creek basin property acquisition project;and$2,100,000 for North
Beach area drainage plan project.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to amend the minutes as stated,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously(Council
Member Smith-absent).
A motion was made by Council Member Rudy Garza,seconded by Council
Member Michael Hunter,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote(Council Member Smith-absent).
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-23)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman announced Item 8 was withdrawn by staff.Council members requested
that Items 7 and 9 be pulled for individual consideration.(Note:Item 12 was
reconsidered after the consent agenda vote.)There were no comments from
the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Garza,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 Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
3. Approval of 2019 Council Meeting Calendar
Motion approving the 2019 Council Meeting calendar.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-235
4. Contract extension with Dailey &Wells Communications Inc. for
radio system and equipment maintenance (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a two-year extension to contract for maintenance of
the City's 800 MHz radio system and radio equipment with Dailey&
Wells Communications Inc. for an estimated value of$840,244.60.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-236
5. Resolution amending TexPool's Authorized Representatives
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Resolution amending the City's list of authorized representatives for
Texas Local Government Investment Pool transactions and authorizing
execution of the document by the Mayor.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 031627
6. Lease Agreement for Citywide Copiers (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a 36-month Lease agreement for Citywide Copiers
with Toshiba America Business Solutions, Lake Forest, California for an
estimated amount of$477,968.76 with two one-year options to extend for
an estimated potential total of$782,396.64.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-237
8. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for North Padre
Island Beach Maintenance Facility (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a professional
services contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$106,410 for a restated fee not to exceed $155,910 for the North Padre
Island Beach Maintenance Facility project.
This Motion was withdrawn.
10. Professional Services Contract for the Solid Waste Air Compliance
and Gas System Monitoring project(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Stearns, Conrad
and Schmidt Consulting Engineers, Inc., (SCS) of Bedford, Texas for a
period of 3 years in the amount of$830,020 for the Solid Waste Air
Compliance and Gas System Monitoring project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-240
11. Lease purchase of a 2 1/2 ton cone (traffic control)truck for Street
Operations (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of one 2%ton cone (traffic control)
truck from Houston Freightliner Inc., of Houston, Texas, via
Houston-Galveston Area Council for a total amount not to exceed
$128,530.84.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2018-241
Service Agreement for Custodial Services for Asset Management
Department(Requires 2/3 Vote)
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Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for custodial services
with Ernestina Luna, dba Unified Service Associates of San Antonio,
Texas, for an amount not to exceed $449,199, with two one-year renewal
options for a potential total amount not to exceed $748,665.00.
This item was reconsidered after approval of the Consent Agenda Items.
Enactment No:M2018-242
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement for security alarm
permitting and false alarm management system services (Requires
2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance authorizing a five-year service agreement with PM AM
Corporation, Dallas, Texas, for security alarm permitting and false alarm
management system services for an estimated amount of$575,000;
appropriating$115,000 in additional revenue into the General Fund; and
amending the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031628
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Alarm Permit related charges (1st
Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to add credit card fees for
alarm permit-related charges and to clarify the time-period for false alarm
fees.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031629
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
tuberculosis prevention funds for the contract period January 1,
2019 through December 31, 2019(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading
(12/4/18)
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Tuberculosis Prevention and
Control-Federal (TB/PC-FED) grant in the amount of$48,345 with a City
match of$9,669 to provide tuberculosis prevention and control services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031630
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Exemption from the Wastewater Lot
or Acreage Fee for property located south of Northwest Boulevard
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and west of Hazel Bazemore Road (Requires 2/3 Vote)(1st
Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance exempting Park Springs IHS, Block 1, Lots 1 through 3,
located south of Northwest Boulevard and west of Hazel Bazemore 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031631
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Resale Treated Water Rates (1st
Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Utilities,
Section 55-50 (a)(2)e regarding Resale Treated Water Rates; effective
January 1, 2019.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031632
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for Dog Park
located near Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant(Requires 2/3
Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance authorizing a five-year lease agreement with Riley P. Dog
Park, Inc. for use of approximately 2.5 acre tract of City property located
near Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant to construct, operate and
maintain a dog park.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031633
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Water Line Easement and
Right-of-Way Dedication to San Patricio Municipal Water District
(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance granting a permanent fifty (50) foot wide Water Line Easement
and Right-of-Way plus a variable width temporary work easement to the
San Patricio Municipal Water District to construct, operate, maintain,
repair and remove one (1)48-inch water line on City owned property
adjacent to U.S. Highway 77 in San Patricio County; authorizing the
Water Line Easement and Right-of-Way documents for the conveyance
of the easement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 031634
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Agreement for paying utilities for
Parker Pool (Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance amending Ordinance 031525 regarding conveyance of Parker
Pool property located at 654 Graham Road to Nueces County and
authorizing Agreement for Payment for Utilities.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031635
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Service Agreement for Marina Office
Roof Replacement(Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031636
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriation of General Fund
unreserved fund balance for repairs at the Museum of Science and
History (Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading 12/4/18)
Ordinance appropriating $335,000 from the General Fund unreserved
fund balance for the Museum of Science and History repairs; and
amending the Operating Budget by increasing expenditures by
$335,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031637
23. Second Reading Ordinance-Supplemental Lease Agreement with
U.S. Coast Guard to construct additional parking and storage area
and extend the term of the lease at Corpus Christi International
Airport(Requires 28 Day Delay) (Requires 2/3 Vote) (1st Reading
11/13/18)
Ordinance authorizing execution of an amendment to the lease with the
U.S. Coast Guard for 1.61 acres at Corpus Christi International Airport to
extend the term of the lease up to 20 years at an initial annual rate of
$5,610.56 and ratifying language in the lease documents as may be
necessary to be consistent with requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031638
7. Extension of Service agreements for HEB and Al Kruse Tennis
Centers (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing extension of service agreements with Sweet Spot
Tennis, LLC for management and operation of HEB and Al Kruse Tennis
Centers.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,extension of service agreements for HEB
and Al Kruse Tennis Centers.In response to a council member,Interim Director
of Parks and Recreation Becky Perrin clarified that the current service
agreements are being extend until February 28,2018 to finalize and award
new service agreements for the HEB and Al Kruse Tennis Centers.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-238
9. Profesional Services Agreement for Infor System Analysis
Services (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a Professional Services Agreement for the project
recovery phase of the system analysis of the Infor Enterprise System with
Peter Collins of Corpus Christi, Texas for a not to exceed value of
$160,000.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.Council Member Guajardo stated that she
inadvertantly pulled Item 9 and her intent was to pull Item 12.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No:M2018-239
12. Service Agreement for Custodial Services for Asset Management
Department(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for custodial services
with Ernestina Luna, dba Unified Service Associates of San Antonio,
Texas, for an amount not to exceed $449,199, with two one-year renewal
options for a potential total amount not to exceed $748,665.00.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to reconsider Item 12,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,a service agreement for custodial services.
Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker responded to a council
member's questions regarding:the City Council's Policy regarding Hire Corpus
First;local businesses that responded to the bid;and an explanation of the
local preference threshold.There were no comments from the public. •
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Enactment No:M2018-242
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 33)
33. Harbor Bridge Replacement Project Quarterly Report
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33.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.John Palmer,Deputy
Project Manager,presented the following information:the project sections;the
construction progress including:the north approach;a video regarding
Launching the Gantry Crane;the south approach;the north and south footings;
the Comanche Street Bridge Reconstruction;the Staples Street Bridge
Reconstruction;the Port Avenue Bridge Reconstruction;the Nueces Bay Bridge
Reconstruction;the Stillman Pedestrian Bridge Reconstruction;the IH 37 traffic
switch;the North Beach traffic switch;the Robstown pre-cast yard;and the
updated website.
Council members spoke regarding the progress of the Harbor Bridge
Replacement Project and expressed appreciation to Flatiron Dragados for their
work.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-27)
25. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds for
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the Emergency Management Performance Grant(Requires 2/3
Vote)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Texas Department of
Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in
amount of$56,265.52 for Emergency Management Performance Grant;
and appropriating $56,265.52 in Emergency Management Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept an Emergency Management Performance
Grant from the Texas Department of Public Safety,Governor's Division of
Emergency Management,in the amount of$56,265.52.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.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 Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting grant from Koch Companies
for the 2018 Helping Heroes Grant Program (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Koch Companies Public
Sector, LLC 2018 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of
$9,924; and appropriating $9,924 into the Fire Grant Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a grant from Koch Companies Public Sector,
LLC for the 2018 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of$9,924.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter 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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Amending FY19 TIF#3 Operating
Budget
Ordinance appropriating $2,072,500 from the unreserved balance of the
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Downtown TIF#3 fund for approved incentive agreements; and amending
the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$2,072,500 from the unreserved
fund balance of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#3(TIRZ#3)to fund
previously approved incentive agreement commitments.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza.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 Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 28 -32)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.Council
members requested information on Items 30 and 32.
28. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant On-Site Hypochlorite Generation (Requires
2/3 Vote)
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a professional
services contract with Hazen and Sawyer in the amount of$914,100 for a
total restated fee of$963,600 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant(ONSWTP) On-Site Hypochlorite Generation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Construction Contract for the Nueces River Raw Water Pump
Station project(Capital Improvement Program) (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with CSA Construction, Inc., of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$12,950,000 for the Nueces River Raw
Water Pump Station project for Total Base Bid plus Additive/Deductive
Alternates No. 1 and No. 2.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Supply Agreement Amendment for meter transmission units
(MTUs)(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing an amendment to supply agreement No. 1053 to allow
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a 25% contract increase for purchase of meter transmission units (MTUs)
with Aclara Technologies, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, for a not to exceed
amount of$539,840 for revised contract total not to exceed of
$2,699,200.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Purchase of a Fuel Tanker Truck for Asset Management(Requires
2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing the purchase of one 4,000-gallon Fuel Tanker Truck
from Houston Freightliner, Inc. of Houston, Texas via Houston-Galveston
Area Council Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $153,302.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Service Agreement Amendment for Aristotlelnsight License
Renewal (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Motion authorizing an amendment to service agreement for
Aristotlelnsight agent license three-year renewal for Information
Technology with Sergeant Laboratories, Inc of Onalaska, Wisconsin for
an amount not to exceed $61,731.24, and a revised value of the
Agreement not to exceed $95,704.19.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 34)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session at 12:44 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
1:30 p.m.
34. 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 actual or
potential litigation, settlements, or demands related to actual or potential
contamination of the City's water distribution system, state and federal
statutes governing the City's water distribution system, and regulations of
the TCEQ and EPA related to the City's water distribution system.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.The following items were
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identified:an update regarding the desalination contract with Freese and
Nichols and an update on the Bond 2018 projects.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:33 p.m.
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