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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Port Of Corpus Christi Authority Of Nueces County, Tx - 03/19/2019 OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PORT COMMISSION MEETING March 19, 2019 The Port Commissioners of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority convened at the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., for the regular monthly meeting of the Port Commission. Present: Mr. Charles Zahn Mr. Wayne Squires Mr. Richard Valls Mr. Richard L. Bowers Mr. David P. Engel Mr. Wes Hoskins Ms. Catherine Hilliard Present: Mr. Sean Strawbridge Mr. Dennis DeVries Mr. Omar Garcia Mr. Jarl Pedersen Mr. Clark Robertson Mr. Kent Britton Ms. Rosie Collin Chief Eric Giannamore Ms. Lynn Angerstein Mr. Bland Chamberlain Mr. Russell Cordo Ms. Sherry DuBois Mr. Matt Garcia Mr. Dan Koesema Ms. Tara Perry Ms. Jennifer Powell Ms. Audre Debler Ms. Sharon Richardson Ms. Ebony Lotts Ms. Leslie Ruta Mr. Jeff Starks Mr. Bennie Benavides Ms. Tana Neighbors Mr. Javier Davila Ms. Donna James Spruce Ms. Adrianna Escamilla Ms. Martha Valderrama 3-19-19.min Pg. 1 of 15 Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr. Mr. Dane Bruun Others Present: Ms. Tammy King Mr. James King King Land &Water Mr. Cameron Pratt Ms. Cathy Fulton Mr. James Tucker Mr. Sam Steves Mr. Gary Caldwell 1 Priority Environmental Services Mr. Scott Holt Mr. William Dailey Mr. Luke Dailey Mr. Ian Vasey CCREDC Ms. Barbra Major Mr. Arnold Berrera Coonrod Electric Ms. Tammy King Mr. James King Ms. Jalyn Stineman Mr. Terry Arnold Mr. Foster Edwards San Patricio EDC Mr. John King J.M. Davidson, Inc. Mr. David Horiman Wood Mr. Josh Macklin Signet Maritime Mr. Joelle Francois AECOM Mr. Mark Sisson AECOM Mr. Tom Barker Terracon Mr. Darren Chambers FDLLC Mr. Kyle Burcham Lynx Ms. Jane Gimler ICOC Mr. Xavier Valverde, Sr. G&H Towing 3-19-19.min Pg.2of15 Mr. Larry Perryman Bay-Houston Towing Mr. Tom Rodino Rodino, Inc. Mr. David Cave CITGO Mr. Aaron Horine Mott MacDonald Mr. Derek Barcon Mott MacDonald Mr. Kevin Nert Alamo Concrete Mr. Nancy Zuniga MDR Mr. Tom Moore Consultant Mr. William Goldstein ACEL Ms. Joann Ehmann IDB Mr. Mike Kershaw Port/Pilot Liaison Mr. Kevin Miller CITGO Mr. Jason Smith USCG Mr. Jerry Butwid USCG Ms. Margaret Brown USCG Mr. Scott Holt Ms. Darcy Schroeder Valero Mr. Keith Smith Gulf Compress Mr. Chris Cisneros CITGO Ms. Michelle Hinojosa Cheniere Mr. Oscar Turner Snappy Mr. Chris Caron Malft Associates Mr. Kevin Monoco Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Mr. Ronald Berglund 3-19-19.min Pg.3of15 RIDC/City of Robstown Mr. Bob Paulison PICC Mr. Gilbert Sanchez COCC Mr. Jim Price Price Cattle Co. Mr. Roger Tenaple FHR 1. Meeting called to order 2. Safety briefing presented 3. Pledge of Allegiance recited 4. Invocation given 5. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: Mr. Engel submitted a Conflict of Interest for Item 11e. Point of Order: Chairman Zahn pointed out that some of the supporting materials for items on this agenda were delivered to the Commissioners after the deadline stated in the Commission's Operating Rules. On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires, the Commission agreed to consider all the agenda items. 6. Minutes 6a. Action: On motion made by Chairman Zahn and seconded by Ms. Hilliard, the Commission approved the minutes of the February 19, 2019 Commission meeting in the form presented to the meeting. 7. Public Comment 8. Committee Reports 8a. Audit Committee Report: Mr. Squires reported on the committee's activities since the last regular Commission meeting. 8b. Long-Range Planning Committee: Mr. Valls reported on the committee's activities since the last regular Commission meeting. 8c. Security Committee: Mr. Hoskins reported on the committee's activities since the last regular Commission meeting. 8d. Office Building Committee: Mr. Bowers reported on the committee's activities since the last regular Commission meeting. 3-19-19.min Pg.4of15 9. Presentations 9a. The Commission received an update on the Public Risk Management Awareness Day from Ms. Donna James Spruce. 9b. On motion duly made and seconded, the Commission adopted the following Resolution of Appreciation for Ralph Michael Mendez, Senior Designer, in honor of over 30 years of service and contribution to the Port of Corpus Christi. RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR RALPH MICHAEL MENDEZ SENIOR DESIGNER, IN HONOR OF OVER 30 YEARS OF SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI WHEREAS, Ralph Michael Mendez, was born and raised, in Corpus Christi, Texas; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez received his Associate Degree in Applied Science majoring in Drafting Technology from Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, for what became the foundation for a lifetime career where he became an expert in attention to detail and design and drafting skills; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez began his Drafting Technology career in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1978 as a Structural Draftsman and Inspector and became experienced in structural and marine concrete and timber design and foundation inspection for Maverick Engineering Company; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez continued his career as a Structural Draftsman designing bridge overpass beams and girders for Texas Department of Transportation projects and continued to focus on timber dock and bulkhead drafting for Army Corps of Engineers Projects while working at Ogletree, Gunn, Bryne, Welsh & Hubner in Corpus Christi, Texas; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez gained experience as a Structural Designer working on structural plans and details of Corpus Christi's new City Hall, and also continued to become experienced in developing layouts for dock facilities, dredging plans and bulkhead modifications at Goldston Engineering, Inc., in Corpus Christi, Texas; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez continued what was to be a long and successful drafting and design career and gained significant experience focusing primarily on the detailing and design of ports and waterfront facilities projects upon his return to Maverick Engineering Company, as Maverick Engineering Company recognized his talent, skills and expertise in this field; and 3-19-19.min Pg.5 of 15 WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez's experience would prove to be invaluable to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and was hired by the Port of Corpus Christi as a Design Engineering Technician on February 26, 1988; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez was instrumental upon his employment with the Port in transitioning and modernizing the Port's drawing and record files from manual drawing to computed aided drawing and electronic storage; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez was promoted to Senior Designer in 1997; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez became the creator, keeper and holder of Port maps for the Inner and Outer Harbors, and was recognized and heavily relied upon by the Port of Corpus Christi, the local community and the Coastal Bend for recording and mapping the area's constructed infrastructure, and that his skills in resolving mysteries of and identifying unknown existing utilities and infrastructure is unsurpassed; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez has been instrumental in the successful growth of the Port of Corpus Christi and developed hundreds of lease and easement plats and drawings for Port tenants and customers, and developed design concepts and layouts for major capital and maintenance projects that transformed and greatly improved the Port of Corpus Christi over the years including: numerous railroad alignments, oil and cargo dock concepts, the Corpus Christi Ship Channel - Channel Improvement Project, Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor, pipeline corridors and crossings, and nearly every other major project that has been planned and implemented at the Port of Corpus Christi during his tenure; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez performed his work diligently with precision and great attention to detail, and always in the Port's best interest, often supporting many departments within the Port of Corpus Christi to ensure the Port facilities were planned with the highest effectiveness and their constructed locations documented; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez had a keen ability to identify and record locations of existing infrastructure, effectively write metes and bounds descriptions, quickly develop conceptual dock layouts, and became a source of Port historical information with a willingness to share with others, both inside the Port and within the Coastal Bend, his institutional memory; and WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez is well known for his prompt customer service and for delivering any and all work products often well in advance of his projected deadlines, and although, if asked, he will tell you he is no artist nor wants to select a color, let it be known to all that maps, exhibits, and drawings created by Mr. Mendez were indeed true masterpieces; and 3-19-19.min Pg. 6 of 15 WHEREAS, Ralph Mendez and his quiet demeaner, true professionalism and respect for others, and keen map skills will be missed, but will always be remembered at the Port of Corpus Christi; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, upon his retirement, effective March 29th, 2019, that the Port Commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, for itself and on behalf of Port staff and the Port community as a whole, expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the three decades of service that Ralph Mendez has given to the Port of Corpus Christi and the citizens of the Coastal Bend, and to the maritime industry; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be made a part of the permanent minutes of this Port Commission, March 19, 2019, and that a signed original of this Resolution be furnished to Ralph Mendez, his wife Rosie, and his daughter Melody. 9c. The Commission received a presentation on AECOM Waterways Study Phase 2 from Mr. Mark Sisson with AECOM. 9d. The presentation on youth support for Nueces Junior Livestock Show and San Patricio/Aransas Counties Agriculture & Homemakers Show was postponed due to Spring Break. 9e. The Commission received an update on the New Harbor Bridge construction project by Ms. Lorette Williams with Flatiron-Dragados. 10. Open Agenda 10a. Lease Agreement with Lone Star Ports, LLC:Approve a Lease Agreement for up to 50 years with Lone Star Ports, LLC (a joint venture involving The Carlyle Group and Berry Lone Star Ports, LLC) for land on Harbor Island related to marine terminal and associated facilities. Postponement: Consideration of agenda item 10a in Open Session was postponed until after the Executive Session. Action: No action was taken on this agenda item in Open Session, but after the Executive Session. 10b. Demolition Contract with KIST Specialties, LLC for Properties Acquired under the Hillcrest and Washington-Coles Voluntary Neighborhood Acquisition Program: Staff recommended the award of a demolition contract in the amount of $130,932.57 to KSI Specialties, LLC, the lowest and best bidder for demolition and site clearing of the Group 2 properties acquired by PCCA under the Hillcrest and Washington-Coles Voluntary Neighborhood Acquisition Program. Staff also recommended acceptance of additive/deductive Bid Item 1 at a unit price of $11.50/cubic yard and approval of. an allowance of$575.00 (difference between Base 3-19-19.min Pg. 7 of 15 Bid and Evaluated Bid) for use with unit cost adjustments with accepted additive/deductive Bid Item 1. Staff further recommended that the Director of Engineering Services be granted a 6% contingency ($7,855.95) in accordance with the PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for general construction projects. The total possible demolition contract cost for this project based on Staff's recommendation would be $139,363.52 Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Valls, the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10c. Asbestos Abatement Contracts with Tasman Geosciences, Inc. and Lynx Contractors, Inc. for Properties Acquired under the Hillcrest and Washington-Coles Voluntary Neighborhood Acquisition Program: PCCA is required to demolish the properties it acquires under the Hillcrest and Washington- Coles Voluntary Neighborhood Acquisition Program ("Program"). Before demolition can occur, however, asbestos in the acquired properties must be abated. Before requesting bids for asbestos abatement services, staff divided the neighborhood into Section A and Section B. Tasman Geosciences, Inc., submitted the lowest and best evaluated unit costs bid for Section A, and Lynx Contractors, Inc., submitted the lowest and best evaluated unit cost bid for Section B. Staff recommended that an Asbestos Abatement Contract be awarded to Tasman Geosciences, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for asbestos abatement services related to properties acquired by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Section A under the Program. Staff also recommended that an Asbestos Abatement Contract be awarded to Lynx Contractors, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for asbestos abatement services related to properties acquired by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Section B under the Program. Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10d. Rejection of Bids for the Rincon West Yard Railroad Improvements Project: At the request of the Long-Range Planning Commission, Staff recommended the Commission reject all bids received on February 12, 2019 for the construction of the Rincon West Railroad Improvement Project. Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10e. Construction Contract to J.M. Davidson, Ltd. for the Viola Basin Bulkhead Maintenance Proiect: Staff recommended award of a construction contract to J.M. Davidson, Ltd., the lowest and best bidder, in the amount of $628,889 for the Base Bid associated with the Viola Basin Bulkhead Maintenance project. Staff also recommended acceptance of additive Bid Item #1 in the amount of $5,000 per calendar day for standby time should it be needed for the project. Staff also recommended approval of an allowance of$50,000 for payment of up to ten days of standby and further recommended that the Director of Engineering 3-19-19.min Pg.8of15 Services be granted a 7% contingency ($47,522.23) in accordance with the PCCA's standard contingency guidelines for marine and rehabilitation projects, should they be needed for the project. Therefore, the total possible construction contract cost for this project based on Staff's recommendation is $726,411.23. Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Hoskins the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10f. Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and the City of Corpus. On motion duly made and seconded, the Commission adopted the following Resolution approving an Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and the City of Corpus Christi regarding development and building permitting: RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI REGARDING DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING PERMITTING WHEREAS, an Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Corpus Christi of Nueces County, Texas ("Authority"), and the City of Corpus Christi ("City") has been presented to Authority's Port Commission for approval; and WHEREAS, the Authority is constructing a new Office Building on the south side of the ship channel in the Inner Harbor, immediately west of the existing Harbor Bridge, and within the city limits of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; WHEREAS, the City seeks to further develop the SEA District, including the establishment of a continuous, walkable connection along the ship channel generally from the American Bank Center to the location of the Authority's new Office Building; WHEREAS, a portion of the right-of-way of the existing Harbor Bridge will revert to the Authority upon the decommissioning of the existing Harbor Bridge; WHEREAS, the City's plans will likely require the City's use of a portion of Authority's Harbor Bridge right-of-way and other areas along the ship channel; WHEREAS, the Authority also plans to use portions of the right-of-way for parking and landscaping to support the new Office Building; WHEREAS, parking and landscaping is not included in the scope of work for the Authority's design-build contract for the new Office Building because plans for the development of this area of the right-of-way have yet to be finalized; 3-19-19.min Pg.9of15 WHEREAS, the City will soon engage a firm to assist with development of the City's plans adjacent to the ship channel and the vicinity of the right-of-way and the Authority will soon engage a firm to design parking and landscaping improvements within the right-of-way; WHEREAS, the City and Authority agree to coordinate planning and design efforts to have mutually successful developments; WHEREAS, the Interlocal Agreement establishes the applicable code standards and permitting requirements for Authority property located outside the boundaries of a City Industrial Development Area but within the Corpus Christi city limits for new construction or renovation of buildings, structures, facilities, and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Authority is authorized to execute this Agreement pursuant to the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act, codified as Chapter 791 of the Teas Government Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT. Section 1. The Port Commission hereby finds and determines that it is necessary and advisable that PCCA enter into the Interlocal Agreement in substantially the form presented to this meeting. Section 2. The Interlocal Agreement, in substantially the form presented to this meeting, is hereby approved, and the Chief Executive Officer is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the Authority, to execute the Interlocal Agreement. Section 3. The Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Secretary, and the Chief Executive Officer are each hereby severally authorized and directed to execute, attest, seal and deliver any and all additional certificates, documents or other papers and to do any and all things deemed necessary to carry out the intent and purposes of this Resolution. Section 4. This Resolution is hereby adopted by the Port Commission on March 19, 2019. 10g. Authorize the renewal of PCCA's property insurance coverage with Carlisle Insurance Agency: Staff recommended the Port Commission authorize the renewal of PCCA's Property, Terrorism and Equipment Breakdown insurance coverage with Carlisle Insurance Agency for a combined total premium cost of $1,430,149.20. The renewal includes the following general coverage features: 3-19-19.min Pg. 10 of 15 (a) 5% NS/Flood deductible, $4M cap, $100,000 AOP; (b) Total Insured Value (TIV): $32972037316; (c) $100M limit (d) Rate: $0.4259 (e) Primary Cost: $1,025,152.10; (f) Excess Cost: $376,918.10; (g) Total Property Cost: $1,402;070.20 (h) Terrorism Cost: $17,976.00; $10k deductible (i) Equipment Breakdown Cost: $10,103.00; $5k deductible, and; (j) Total Cost: $1,430,149.20 Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Squires the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10h. Second reading of a Franchise Agreement with South Texas Gateway Terminal LLC.: Staff recommended approval of the second reading of a Franchise Agreement granting South Texas Gateway Terminal, LLC ("STGT"), the right to access the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway from STGT`s property in San Patricio County adjacent to these channels and related rights. Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Engel the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10i. Purchase Order with Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC.: Staff recommended approval of a Purchase Order for Flints Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC in conjunction with the Reimbursement Agreement between PCCA, Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC, Valero Refining—Texas, LP, and CITGO Refining and Chemicals Company, LP in the amount of $225,000 for URS Corporation to provide air monitoring at the Bulk Terminal from 2018 through 2020. Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 10j. Presentation for a cruise ship terminal on the north side of the Inner Basin: The Commission received a presentation by Mr. Hoskins for the development of a cruise ship terminal on the north side of the Inner Basin, also known as Harbor Island. Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Engel the Commission directed Staff to present a proposal at the next Commission meeting for to updating the prior feasibility study for the cruise ship industry in the Port of Corpus Christi. 11. Consent Agenda: Staff requested removal of Item 11 h from the Consent Agenda with no action being taken. Individual Commissioners requested that 3-19-19.min Pg. 11 of 15 Consent Agenda Items 11 c and 11 i be considered separately. Then Mr. Squires moved the approval of the remaining Consent Agenda Items by one vote (the "Consent Agenda Motion"), in accordance with the respective staff recommendations and agreements furnished to the Commission at the meeting. Mr. Valls seconded the motion and the motion passed without objection. Mr. Engel abstained from voting on Item 11e. 11 a. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the University of Texas — Marine Science Institute in the amount of $60,000 for Circulation Modeling in Corpus Christi Bay associated with the Port's permits for desalination. 11 b. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a Wetlands Mitigation Agreement in the amount of$188,700 with Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program to mitigate impacts to aquatic resources associated with the construction of the Gulf Coast Cement Manufacturing at Cargo Dock 16. 11c. Staff recommended continuation of a Grazing Lease Agreement with James F. Price, Jr. and Susan P. Price on a 2,832.94-acre tract of land in San Patricio County, Texas, known as the McCampbell Ranch. After discussion, on motion by Mr. Hoskins and seconded by Mr. Valls the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 11d. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a Lease Agreement with Brewster Street, LTD., L.P. for a 1.1-acre tract of land for parking for patrons of Brewster Street Ice House located on Brewster Street. 11e. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a Lease Agreement with Heldenfels Enterprises, Inc. for a 1.45-acre tract of land for employee parking and ingress and egress between Heldenfels property and Navigation Blvd. 11f. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an Assignment Assumption and Consent Agreements by and between EOG Resources, Inc., and JamSam Energy, L.L.C., and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority for two Surface Agreement and Damage Release Agreements dated June 12, 2007 and December 11, 2007, respectively, by and between the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and EOG Resources, Inc. 11g. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a Professional Engineering/Architectural Services Contract with Richter Architects in an amount not to exceed $95,000 for design services for landscape, parking and general site development adjacent to the new Port Office Building Project site including the relocation of the Columbus Statue. 3-19-19.min Pg. 12 of 15 11h. At Staff's request the following agenda item was not considered at the meeting: Approve Service OrderAmendment in the amount of$156,700 with HDR Engineering, Inc., under Master Services Agreement No. 18-04, for preliminary engineering services for a navigation study and ship and tug simulation modeling for Harbor island Docks and Maneuvering Basin. 11 L Consideration of the following agenda item was postponed until after the Executive Session: Approve Master Services Agreement No. 18-06 and Service Order No. 6 in the amount of $78,224 with Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc., for consulting services associated with permitting for desalination at Harbor Island was pulled and no action was taken. No action was taken on this agenda item in Open Session after the Executive Session. 11j. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a one-year Lease Agreement with WestStar Food Company, LLC for the use of the East Transfer Facility located at 1134 East Port Avenue, Nueces County, Texas. 11 k. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved a Consulting Services Contract with GHD in the amount of $58,659 for assessment activities related to historical contamination at Harbor Island. 111. By approval of the Consent Agenda Motion, the Commission approved an Engagement Letter with Deloitte and Touche LLP in an amount not to exceed $225,000 for consulting services related to anticipated GASB 87 accounting and financial reporting related to PCCA leases. 12. Chief Executive Officer Report, Executive Director Report, and Commissioners' Comments: 12a. The Chief Executive Officer submitted his report on upcoming community events, PCCA events and activities of the following PCCA departments during the preceding month: Business Development, External Affairs, Operations and Finance. 12b. Mr. Zahn then asked for comments from the Commissioners. 13. Recess Open Session and Convene Executive Session: At 11:42 a.m. Mr. Zahn announced the Commission would go into executive session pursuant to, §551.071, §551.072, §551.074, and §551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate agenda items 10a, 13a, 13b, 13c and 13d, which were described in the agenda as follows: 10a. Approve a Lease Agreement for up to 50 years with Lone Star Ports, LLC (a joint venture involving The Carlyle Group and Berry Lone Star Ports, LLC) for land on Harbor Island related to marine terminal and associated facilities. 3-19-19.min Pg. 13 of 15 13a. Evaluation and duties of the Chief Executive Officer. (§551.074) 13b. Leasing PCCA real property in the Inner Harbor, and (ii) offering an economic incentive to the lessee to expand its business in the Inner Harbor. (§551.072, §551.087) 13c. Receive legal advice from PCCA's counsel in connection with (1) The Port of Corpus Christi, LP. and 361 Holdings LLC v. PCCA in the 156th State District Court, San Patricio County, regarding the Good Hope Disposal Materials Placement Area and (2) Port of Corpus Christi Authority v The Port of Corpus Christi LP, in Nueces County Court at Law#4. (§551.071) 13d. Receive legal advice from PCCA's counsel regarding upcoming hearing on PCCA's permit application for a desalination facility on Harbor Island. . (§551.071) 14. Reconvene in Open Session: The Chairman reconvened the meeting in open session at 3:20 p.m. 14a. PCCA's permit application for a desalination facility on Harbor Island: Action: No action was taken on this agenda item in Open Session after the Executive Session. 14b. Railcar Storage Agreement with Maverick Terminals Corpus LLC: Staff recommended approval of the Railcar Sto rage Ag reeme nt with Maverick Terminals Corpus LLC, in the form presented to the meeting, to support expansion of Maverick's fuel distribution business and associated incremental revenues to PCCA. This lease includes two tracks in the Nueces River Rail Yard. Action: On motion made by Mr. Valls and seconded by Mr. Engel the Commission approved Staff's recommendation. 14c. Formal Engagement of Law Firms involved in the Service Marks and Good Hope DMPA Litigation: Staff recommended that the Commission engage or ratify the engagement of the following law firms to represent PCCA, its commissioners and officers in the matters of (1) The Port of Corpus Christi, LP. and 361 Holdings, LLC v. PCCA in the 156th State District Court, San Patricio County, regarding the Good Hope Disposal Materials Placement Area and (2) Port of Corpus Christi Authority v The Port of Corpus Christi, LP, in Nueces County Court at Law#4: Baker • Wotring, LLP (lead counsel), McKibben, Martinez, Jarvis & Wood, LLP (defense counsel), The Rangel Law Firm, PC (local counsel) Gibbs & Bruns, LLP (counsel for Sean Strawbridge), Law Offices of Douglas A. Allison (local counsel for Sean Strawbridge). 3-19-19.min Pg. 14 of 15 Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Squires the Commission engaged or ratified the engagement of the following law firms to represent PCCA, its commissioners and officers in the matters of (1) The Port of Corpus Christi, LP. and 361 Holdings, LLC v. PCCA in the 156th State District Court, San Patricio County, regarding the Good Hope Disposal Materials Placement Area and (2) Port of Corpus Christi Authority v The Port of Corpus Christi, LP, in Nueces County Court at Law #4: Baker • Wotring, LLP (lead counsel), McKibben, Martinez, Jarvis &Wood, LLP (defense counsel), The Rangel Law Firm, PC (local counsel) Gibbs & Bruns, LLP (counsel for Sean Strawbridge), Law Offices of Douglas A. Allison (local counsel for Sean Strawbridge).. Mr. Hoskins abstained from this Item. 15. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting adjourned at 3:22 p.m. 3-19-19.min Pg. 15 of 15