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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 13, 2016 which were approved by the City
Council on December 20, 2016.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of December, 2016.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,December 13,2016 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
A. Mayor Dan McQueen to call the meeting to order.
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Mayor McQueen called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Ely Perez, First Family Church.
Pastor Ely Perez gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jeffrey
Edmonds -Director of Engineering Services.
Director of Engineering Services Jeffrey Edmonds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary 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:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca Huerta.
Present: 9- Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council
Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Carolyn Vaughn,Council Member
Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Joe McComb,Council Member Greg
Smith,Mayor Dan McQueen,and Council Member Ben Molina
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Farewell to Nelda Martinez from Colonel Allan Lanceta, Commander of
Corpus Christi Army Depot(CCAD).
Mayor McQueen introduced Colonel Allan Lanceta,Commander of the Corpus
Christi Army Depot(CCAD)to make a special presentation to Nelda Martinez,
former Mayor of Corpus Christi.Colonel Lanceta presented former Mayor
Martinez with the Knights of Honorable Order of St Michael Award.
F. Mayoral Appointments
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2. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tems
Motion to approve the Mayor Pro Tern service schedule for 2016-18.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 2,approval of the Mayor Pro Tem service
schedule.Mayor McQueen recommended the following Mayor Pro Tern service
schedule:
Carolyn Vaughn 12/13/16—3/10/17
Lucy Rubio 3/11/17—6/06/17
Joe McComb 6/07/17—9/02/17
Michael Hunter 9/03/17—11/29/17
Ben Molina 11/30/17—2/25/18
Paulette Guajardo 2/26/18—5124/18
Greg Smith 5/25/18—8/20/18
Rudy Garza 8/21/18—End of Term
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the recommended schedule,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-152
3. City Council Committee Assignments
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 3,Mayoral City Council Committee
appointments.Mayor McQueen made the following appointments:
Audit Committee
Chair:Greg Smith
Members:Carolyn Vaughn,Michael Hunter,and Joe McComb
Municipal Court Committee
Chair.Lucy Rubio
Members:Rudy Garza,Ben Molina,and Paulette Guajardo
H. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McQueen referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Rose stated that the North Beach Waterline Replacement
Project is complete.The original estimated cost for the project was;4.2
million.Instead of issuing a contract for construction services,the City's
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in-house utility crews were able to install 19,000 linear feet of water lines and
52 fire hydrants.The final const of the project was$1.3 million,which saved
the ratepayers$2.6 million as compared to the initial estimated cost.2)The
Solid Waste Services Guide will be issued in the January 2017 utility bill.The
insert provides valuable information regarding trash and recycling services
throughout the year and includes information on the Dos and Don'ts of
recycling.
MINUTES:
4. Regular Meeting of November 15, 2016 and Special Meeting of
November 21, 2016.
Mayor McQueen referred to approval of the minutes.
A motion was made by Council Member Rudy Garza,seconded by Council
Member Lucy Rubio,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
J. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-18)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McQueen referred to the Consent Agenda.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff pulling all of the consent agenda items for discussion and
individual consideration with the exception of Items 6,9,13,14,and 16.A
council member requested that Item 13 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council or the public on Items 6,9,14,and
16.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Smith,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
6. Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application for the
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application in the amount
of$391,200 to the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters
Grant Program.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
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Enactment No:031008
9. Resolution authorizing Advance Funding Agreement for 2014
Highway Safety Improvements Program (Bond 2014, Proposition
2)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT)for 2014 Highway Safety Improvements
Program with the City's local participation in the amount of
$779,877.60 from the Bond 2012 and Bond 2014 programs.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031009
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14. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 5151
McArdle Road
Case No. 1016-05 The City of Corpus Christi:A change of zoning from
the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"General Commercial
District. The property is described as being a 6.36 acre tract, out of a
7.245 acre public park, Mt. Vernon Subdivision Unit 3, located on the
southeast corner of McArdle Road and Holmes Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 2,
2016):
Tract 1: Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District
except for that portion of the tract abutting Holmes Drive and extending
to a depth of 50 feet measured from the Holmes Drive right-of-way
line. (See Tract Exhibit)
Tract 2: Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family
6 District to the"CG-2"General Commercial District and in lieu thereof
approval of the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District for that
portion of the property abutting Homes Drive to a depth of 50 feet
measured from the Homes Drive right-of-way line. (See Tract Exhibit).
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Corpus Christi Retail Venture, LP and Corpus Christi
Area Council for the Deaf, Inc., on behalf of The City of Corpus Christi
("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to a 6.36
acre tract, out of a 7.245 acre public park, Mt. Vernon Subdivision Unit
3, from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"General
Commercial District on Tract 1, and to the"CN-1"Neighborhood
Commercial District on Tract 2; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
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account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031010
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating a grant
amendment for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease
Prevention/Texas Healthy Communities grant and ratifying
acceptance to begin October 1, 2016
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an amendment to a grant contract for
the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention/Texas Healthy
Communities (HPCDP/TXHC) grant in the amount of$50,000.00,
increasing the total amount to$100,000.00, from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants
Fund to provide funds to implement systems and strategies that
address one or more Texas Healthy Communities priority indicators for
the amended contract period October 1, 2015, through September 30,
2017; appropriating the increased grant amount; and ratifying
acceptance of the amended grant agreement to begin October 1,
2016.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031012
5. Lease Agreement for 150 parking spaces for Police Department
and Municipal Court Facilities
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew a five-year
Parking Space Lease Agreement with 101 Shoreline Limited for 150
parking spaces located at 221 South Water Street, necessary to
support the Police Department and Municipal Court facilities, and
approving monthly lease payments of$6,620 per month inclusive of
the City's share of utilities, property taxes, mowing, and parking lot
maintenance.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 5.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to renew a five-year Parking Space Lease Agreement
with 101 Shoreline Limited for 150 parking spaces located at 221 South Water
Street,necessary to support the Police Department and Municipal Court.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the City leasing the
parking spaces since 1990;whether staff has looked for alternate parking lots;
whether a feasibility study has been conducted on the construction of a
parking garage;the lease being a triple-net lease;the City paying property
taxes on the leased property;that parking is in high demand in the area;the
zoning requirements for parking spaces;the parking lot at Mann and Mesquite
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Streets that the City turned over to another building that is now leasing that
parking lot;the comprehensive study of downtown parking;consideration to
swap this property,currently owned by the Durrill family,with another property
near Brewster Street;whether the City has to maintain the parking lot;the
termination clause;and the impact on Police and Municipal Court if the
contract is not approved.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke on the following:the value of the property;the cost to the City to lease
the property;and that the City consider purchasing the parking lot
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: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith and Council Member Molina
Nay: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-153
7. Service Agreement for Elevator Maintenance and Repairs for 17
elevators
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to approve a
Service Agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation, of Morristown,
New Jersey, to perform maintenance and repairs to 17 elevators for an
amount of$95,324.84. In addition to Contractor's repair cost, this
motion also included a 10%contingency of$9,532.48 to address
unforeseen conditions. The award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the State of Texas Multiple Award
Schedule (TxMas).
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 7.Director of Facilities and Property
Management Edgar Leonard stated that the purpose of this item is to approve
a service agreement in the amount of$95,324.84 with Schindler Elevator
Corporation to perform maintenance and repairs on 17 elevators at five
properties.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the majority of the
elevators being located at the American Bank Center;contractual obligations
relating to maintenance at the American Bank Center;and a report on the
American Bank Center operations,and their cost to the City;and the role of
SMG.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith, Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-154
G. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. PLEASE LIMIT
PRESENTATIONS TO THREE MINUTES. 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. If you have
a petition or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to
the City Secretary.
Mayor McQueen deviated from the agenda and referred to public comment.
Linda Gibeaut,410 Southern,announced that Corpus Christi Animal Care
Services will be holding their 2nd Annual Clear the Kennels event on Saturday,
December 17,2016 from 1:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m.Sheri Sells,5014 Wingfoot Lane,
spoke regarding the City ensuring that buildings have permits that are
compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)regulations.Kelly
Sells,5014 Wingfoot Lane,spoke regarding police officers using discretion
regarding enforcement of ADA accessibility violations.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding the palm trees on Airline Road.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,
requested that the City Council repeal the ordinance regarding the civil
penality for red light camera violations.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,stated that
she would like for citizens to speak positively during public comment.Abel
Alonzo,1701 Thames,spoke regarding the savings on the North Beach
Waterline Project and asked the City Council to make decisions based on the
best interest of the majority of the citizens.Ofelia Chavez,4409 Mount Vernon,
spoke regarding Code Enforcement's removal of a vehicle from her properly
and her pursuit of compensation related thereto.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5- 18)
8. Construction Contract for the Sharpsburg Lift Station Upgrade
and Up River Road Force Main Rehabilitation (Capital
Improvement Project)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Associated Construction Partners, Ltd. of
Boeme, Texas in the amount of$3,042,665 for the Sharpsburg Lift
Station Upgrade and Up River Road Force Main Rehabilitation for the
Total Base Bid.
Mayor McQueen deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 8.Interim
Director of Water and Utilities Dan Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item
is to execute a construction contract with Associated Construction Partners,
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Ltd.in the amount of$3,042,665 for the Sharpsburg Lift Station Upgrade and
Up River Road Force Main Rehabilitation.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the use of consultant
engineers and the work they perform;staff augmentation contracts;how the
projects apply to the wastewater master plan;the status of the comprehensive
report on the wastewater master plan;whether the expenditure is necessary
without the wastewater master plan;and whether the item can be postponed.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-155
10. Construction Contract for the Choke Canyon Dam Sluice Gate
Stem Repairs
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Huffman Contractors, LLC of Nederland,
Texas in the amount of$189,999 for the Choke Canyon Dam Sluice
Gate Stem Repairs for the Total Base Bid.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 10.Interim Director of Water and Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract with Huffman Contractors,LLC in the amount of$189,999 for the
Choke Canyon Dam Slice Gate Stem Repairs.There were no comments from
the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-156
11. Engineering Construction Contract for Alternative Capacity Power
Generation Staples and Navigation Water Pump Station (Capital
Improvement Project)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
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construction contract with McDonald Municipal& Industrial of Houston,
Texas in the amount of$868,869 for the Alternative Capacity Power
Generation -Staples and Navigation Water Pump Station for the Total
Base Bid.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 11.Interim Director of Water and Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract with McDonald Municipal&Industrial in the amount of$868,869 for
the Alternative Capacity Power Generation-Staples and Navigation Water
Pump Station.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the price difference of
$300,000 between the top two bidders and the cause for discrepancy;the
timeline of the project;the mechanisms in place to facility the back up
solution;whether use of diesel generators is the most cost effect method;the
importance for approving the item today;the system pressure;the Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)requirements to evaluate the
pumps;and the use of local engineering firms.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke regarding the difference in bid prices and cautioned the use of
low bids.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-157
12. Approving Cellular Services for Phones,Wireless Devices, and
Connectivity
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract
with T-Mobile USA, Inc., of Bellevue, Washington, based on a
cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of
Information Resources (DIR), for a total estimated expenditure of
$1,650,348 for three years, of which $412,587 is funded in
FY2016-2017, with options to extend for up to one additional one-year
period subject to renewals of the State's DIR contract(DIR-TSO-3416)
with T-Mobile, sufficient annual appropriations, and mutual consent of
the vendor and City Manager.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 12.Director of Information Technology
Belinda Mercado stated that the purpose of this item is to approve a contract
with T-Mobile for City-wide cellular service for phones,wireless devices and
connectivity,through the Texas Department of Information Resources(DIR).
The agreement is for three years fora total expenditure of$1,650,348 with
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annual costs estimated at$550,116.This agreement will transition cellular
services to a single provider and will allow the City to achieve efficiencies and
cost savings.
Council Members spoke regarding the following topics:the process and
stipulations relating to the use of cellular phones;the 2%administration cost;
the consolidation of services for cost savings and improved customer
services;the annual savings;a comprehensive communications plan;whether
the devices are used by salaried employees;personal utilization of devices and
consideration of cellphone allowances;and whether there were termination
fees associated with prematurely terminating the contracts with the City's
other exisiting providers.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke regarding the cost savings and monitoring the use of ceullar
devices.
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: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-158
13. Establishing Waste Acceptance Contract with Killian Calderon
Disposal LLC
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
11-year contract with Killian Calderon Disposal, LLC, guaranteeing the
delivery of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected within the
boundaries of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments region to the
City's Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill, with a termination date of
November 12, 2027.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 13.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an
11-year contract with Killian Calderon Disposal,LLC,guaranteeing the delivery
of specific tonnage of acceptable waste collected within the boundaries of the
Coastal Bend Council of Governments.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the reason for the
long-term contract;a termination clause in the contract;the push-and-pack
contract terms and conditions that would allow the City to renegotiate a
contract;future options for solid waste;and the City's mission regarding the
disposal of solid waste.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table this item until the December 20,
2016 Council meeting to allow staff to discuss the inclusion of an out-clause in
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the contract,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
Discussion on the motion included:the contract assuring that solid waste
would be brought to the City and is a guaranteed revenue source;the
contributions that Solid Waste brings to the General Fund;and existing
certificate of obligation-related issues..
Council Member Garza withdrew his motion.Council Member Vaughn
withdrew her second.
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: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-159
15. Second Reading Ordinance- Final Reimbursement of Election
Services Overbilling
Ordinance accepting payment from Nueces County in the amount of
$73,616.52 as the final reimbursement for election services overbilling
and appropriating in the No. 1020 General Fund; changing the
FY2016-2017 operating budget adopted by Ordinance 030965 to
increase revenues by$73,616.52.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 15.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate the second of two
$73,616.52 reimbursements from Nueces County for overbilling of election
services.In November 2015,Nueces County Clerk Kara Sands advised the City
that Nueces County had completed an audit of election costs between October
2012 through December 2014.The audit revealed that the City had been
overbilled$147,233.04 which the Nueces County Commissioners Court
approved to be reimbursed.
Council members discussed the following topics:a recommendation to
appropriate the funding in Fund No.1042 Residential and Local Street Fund;
the difference between Fund Nos.1041 Street Fund and 1042 Residential and
Local Street Fund;the amount of funding in No.1042 Residential and Local
Street Fund;the recently approved City Charter amendment regarding
Residential Streets;and providing better identification in the City's budget of
the Residential and Local Street Fund.
Council Member McComb made a motion to amend the ordinance to
appropriate$73,616.52 in the No.1042 Residential and Local Street Fund,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,thanked the City Council for the amendment
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member McComb.This Ordinance was passed on second reading as
amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb, Council Member Smith and Mayor McQueen
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031011
17. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds and approving
Engineering Design Contracts for Residential Reconstruction
Test Projects -Ralston Avenue and Rogerson Drive
Ordinance appropriating $2,500,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in No. 1042 Residential and Local Street Fund for the
Residential Reconstruction Test Projects- Ralston Avenue and
Rogerson Drive; amending the FY 2017 Operating Budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030965; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute a contract for engineering design services with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$88,420 for
design of Ralston Avenue and Freese& Nichols, Inc. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$97,764 for the design of Rogerson
Drive.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 17.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$2.5 million from the
Residential and Local Street Fund for the Residential Reconstruction Test
Projects-Ralston Avenue and Rogerson Drive and to execute two design
contracts,one with Urban Engineering for the design of Ralston Avenue from
Staples Street to Alameda,and one with Freese and Nichols for the design of
Rogerson Drive from McArdle to Sunnybrook.Staff will use these two projects
to provide better pricing information and data to further develop the program.
Projects are planned to go out for bid in the May/June 2017 timeframe with
construction projected for July 2017.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the use of internal
staff or consultants to monitor the program;Ralston Avenue and Rogerson
Drive being two good candidates for the program;bidding both asphalt and
concrete;what other cities are doing on residential streets;the reason the
engineering fees are different for the two projects;a future discussion of the
use of concrete when developing new neighborhoods;the budgeted amount
for residential and local streets;the initial intent of staff to design both streets
'using asphalt;the pothole repairs on both streets;public notification for
residents regarding construction on the streets;a lifecycle cost analysis for
concrete and asphalt;the current cost for concrete;whether the funding will
include curb and gutter;the cost matrix used to determine the difference in
cost between pothole repair and reconstruction;options for cost-plus
contracts;the percentage that these test projects are of all residential streets
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that require repairs;the opportunity to manufacture our own materials;
creation of a council committee for residential streets;financing for residential
streets;and the test projects providing better pricing information and data.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke in support of the use of concrete for residential streets.Sir
Frederick von USA King VII,1442 Arlington Drive,spoke in support of the use
of asphalt
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Vaughn made a motion directing the City Manager to bid the
projects in both concrete and asphalt,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.
This Motion of Direction was passed with the following vote:McQueen,Garza,
Hunter,Guajardo,McComb,Molina,Rubio,and Vaughn,voting"Aye",Smith
voting"No".
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031013
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Continuing Texas Municipal
Retirement System (TMRS) Updated Service Credits for Current
Participants and Increases for Prior and Current Annuities
Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the
Texas Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits" in said
system for service performed by qualifying members of such system
who presently 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; establishing an effective
date for such actions; and providing for severance.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 18.Interim Director of Human Resources
Steven Viera stated that the purpose of this item is to continue the Texas
Municipal Retirement System(TMRS)updated service credits for current
participants and increases for current and prior annuities.These provisions
adhere to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus
Christi Police Officers'Association.Mr.Viera explained that unlike most public
retirement systems,TMRS is a hybrid design instead of a defined benefit plan
based on the percentage of salaries such as the City of Dallas.The TMRS plan
is cash balanced in nature,meaning it is based on the contributions made by
the employee,the matching amount by the City and interest income credited to
the employee's account over the employee's career.Mr.Viera provided
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background regarding the City's TMRS implementation plan and stated that in
October 2016,the City increased its contribution to 19.46%to address the
liability and will continue increasing this amount by 2%every year to get back
to annual repeating status by 2019.
Council members discussed the following topics:the unfunded actual liability;
the retirement system not including firefighters;there being no alternative
options for consideration;the situation occuring in the City of Dallas regarding
that city's retirement system;a request for a presentation on the current status
of the retirement program;and considerations for alternative options for future
employees.
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Scott Leeton,3122
Leopard,spoke in support of the TMRS retirement system.Sir Frederick von
USA King VII,1442 Arlington Drive,asked questions regarding the TMRS plan.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031014
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 19-21)
Mayor McQueen referred to the day's executive session.The Council went into
executive session at 2:44 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
5:24 p.m.
19. 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 negotiations
with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the City's
sanitary sewer system.
This Item was discussed in Executive Session.
20. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to Railroad
Commission Applications of Petro Waste Environmental, LP to operate
a commercial disposal facility in McMullen County, Texas on a 1500
acre tract located approximately four miles north of Tilden, Texas.
This Item was discussed in Executive Session.
21. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
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1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to
annexation, the provision of water and wastewater services in newly
annexed and unincorporated areas, and the development of properties
owned by the City and pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.072 to discuss and deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, and
value of real property owned by the City when deliberation in open
meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This Item was discussed in Executive Session.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 -24)
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Substantial
Amendment to the FY2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan
Ordinance amending the fiscal year(FY)2015-2016 Consolidated
Annual Action Plan (CAAP), previously adopted by Ordinance Number
030544, for the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG), the
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG), and the HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Programs; to authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute and submit all necessary documents with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)for the
following Substantial Amendment to the FY2015-2016 CAAP: 1.
Cancellation of a Fy 15 Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
project; 2. Addition of a CDBG project; and 3. Addition of an
Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG) project; and further to authorize the
City Manager or designee to execute funding agreements and all other
documents necessary to implement the Substantial Amendment to the
FY2015-2016 CAAP with organizations for approved projects.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 22.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to make
a substantial amendment to the FY2015-2016 Consolidated Annual Action Plan.
The amendment includes:the cancellation of a Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG)project for land acquisition and or homeless facility
rehabilitation;the addition of a CDBG project for Ben Garza Park Ball Field
Improvements;and the addition of an Emergency Solutions Grant(ESG)
project for The Salvation Army Rapid Re-housing for homeless veterans.
Mayor McQueen opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McQueen closed the public hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:the adopted projects
previously approved by the City Council and the project scope for the Ben
Garza Park Ball Field Improvements.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for
property located at 2310, 2314, 2316, 2318 Dempsey Street.
Case No. 1116-01 Scott Electric Co.: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District and "RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District
with a Special Permit to the"IL" Light Industrial District. The property to
be rezoned is described as four lots composed of Shoreline Park,
Block 8, consisting of Southeast 40' of Lot 9; Northwest 10' of Lot 9, all
of Lot 10, and Southeast 20' of Lot 11; West 30' of Lot 11 and East 10'
of Lot 12; West 43.75' of Lot 12; located on Dempsey Street between
Lexington Avenue and North Port Avenue.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 2,
2016):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
and"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit to the"IL"
Light Industrial District, and in lieu thereof, staff recommends
extending the "RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit
to all four lots subject to special conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Scott Electric Co. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to a 0.5847 acre tract of land composed of
four lots in Shoreline Park, Block 8, Southeast 40' of Lot 9; Northwest
10' of Lot 9, all of Lot 10, and Southeast 20'of Lot 11; West 30'of Lot
11 and East 10' of Lot 12; West 43.75' of Lot 12; from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District and"RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a
Special Permit to the"RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a Special
Permit for all four lots; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 23.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta announced
that Council Member Molina was abstaining from this item.Interim Director of
Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to
rezone the subject property to allow for the construction of a 4,000 square foot
storage building to store electrical and air conditioning parts and material.Mr.
Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of the
change of zoning to the"IL"Light Industrial District,and in lieu thereof,staff
recommends extending the"RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a Special
Permit to all four lots subject to six conditions.
Mayor McQueen opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
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Council or the public.Mayor McQueen closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza 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: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith and Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Street Closure for a
portion of Airline Road, located south of Lipes Boulevard and
north of President's Drive and west of Rodd Field Road
Ordinance closing, vacating, and abandoning a previously developed
and surfaced 67,693-square foot(1.55 acres) portion of a public
right-of-way, as shown on the recorded plat of Manhattan Estates Unit
6, a map of which is recorded in Volume 68, Pages 392 and 393, Map
Records of Nueces County, Texas, and requiring the abutting owners
to comply with specified conditions; and providing an effective date.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 24.Interim Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to close,vacate and
abandon approximately 1.5 acres of public right-of-way.This portion of Airline
Road is no longer needed by the City of Corpus Christi and the property to be
vacated would be returned to the abutting owners.Staff recommends that
payment of the fair market value be waived since the City initiated the
abandonment
Mayor McQueen opened the public hearing.Frank Manning,3535 S.Staples,
stated that he is an abutting property owner and was interested in the street
closure.Mayor McQueen closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the fair market value of
the property and the cost to maintain the property;the abandoning of the utility
easement;the process to determine that the property is no longer needed by
the City;responsibility for the utility easement;options for the property owners
to purchase the property;the right-of-way being a liability to the City;the
property reverting to the abutting property owners;and how the City would
address continued maintenance and risk associated with not closing the
street
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Mayor McQueen and Council Member Molina
Nay: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 25-27)
25. Changing the Start Time of the City Council Meetings
Motion changing the start time of the regular City Council Meetings
from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. beginning on December 20, 2016.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 25.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
Mayor McQueen is requesting to change the start time of the regular City
Council Meeting from 11:30 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.beginning with the council
meeting of December 20,2016.City Council policies require that City Council
approve a change to the regular meeting time.Mayor McQueen requested to
restructure the City Council agenda to begin the meeting at 2:00 p.m.;move
public comment to 5:30 p.m.;and move executive sessions to the end of the
meeting.There were no comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:concern with moving public
comment to 5:30 p.m.because items that the public would like to address on
the agenda would have already been discussed;consideration to start council
meeting at 9:00 a.m.and have executive sessions at that time;support to move
executive sessions to the beginning or end of the meeting;concern regarding
City staff's time;previous complaints from the public that they could not get to
City Hall in time for an afternoon public comment;public comment at 12:00
p.m.allows citizens to come during their lunch break;support for Mayor
McQueen's recommendation;consideration to impose a time for public
comments on agenda items;and concern regarding Council fatigue relating to
a 2:00 p.m.start time for Council meetings.
Council Member McComb made a motion to change the start time of the
regular City Council meeting to 2:00 p.m.beginning with the December 20,
2016 Council meeting,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Motion
was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member
Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member McComb,Mayor
McQueen and Council Member Molina
Nay: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2016-160
26. Setting the date for the 2017 City Council Retreat
Discussion and possible action to set the date for the 2017 City
Council Retreat.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 26.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated that
the purpose of this item is to discuss possible action relating to setting the
date for the 2017 City Council Retreat Staff is proposing the following dates
for City Council's consideration:Friday,January 13,2017;Monday,January 16,
2017;and Monday,January 30,2017.There were no comments from the public.
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Council members discussed the recommended dates and the use of a
facilitator for the retreat.
Council Member Smith made a motion to set the date for the 2017 City Council
Retreat for Friday,January 13,2017,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2016-161
27. One Reading Action Item -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for overtime DWI enforcement
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of$7,837.02 for the 2017
Impaired Driving Mobilization grant within the Police Department, for
overtime DWI enforcement, with a City cash match of$3,327.89, for a
total project cost of$11,164.91 and appropriating $7,837.02 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 27.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a grant from the Texas Department of
Transportation(TxDOT)in the amount of$7,837.02 with a City match of
• $3,327.89 for the DWI Mobilization grant.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on emergency reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031015
0. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 28 -31)
28. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating the
Nutrition Services Section/Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
grant and ratifying acceptance to begin October 1, 2016
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Women, Infant and Children's Nutrition Program (WIC)
grant in the amount of$1,012,631.00, from the Texas Department of
State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066, to provide
funds for the WIC program for the contract period October 1, 2016,
through September 30, 2017; and ratifying acceptance of the grant
agreement to begin October 1, 2016.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 28.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant contract for
the Women,Infant and Children's Nutrition Program(WIC)grant in the amount
of$1,012,631 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the
contract period October 1,2016 through September 30,2017.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement for hangar, office and
parking space at Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
lease agreement with Driscoll Children's Hospital for hangar, office
and parking space at the Corpus Christi International Airport for a
lease term of three years, with an option to renew for two additional
one-year periods.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 29.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to execute a lease agreement with Driscoll
Children's Hospital for hangar,office and parking space.The lease is for three
years with two one-year options.The agreement will allow Driscoll Children's
Hospital to provide 24-hour ground ambulance services for pediatric patients
in support of the air ambulance operations being conducted at the Airport.The
relocation of the Driscoll Children's Hospital's ground ambulance team will
provide operating efficiencies and better response times.Driscoll Children's
Hospital will pay a fair market monthly rate and will make improvements of up
to$200,000 which will offset Driscoll Children's Hospital's monthly rent
Mayor McQueen called for comments from the public.Dorothy Weatherford,
Coordinator of the Critical Care Transport Team for Driscoll Children's
Hospital,requested support for the agreement
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the lease amount
that was previously paid on this property;the appraised value of the property;
concern regarding a monthly rental amount of$915.50;the up to$200,000 in
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improvements that will be made by Driscoll Children's Hospital,which will
offset the rent;the improvements to the property;approval by the Airport
Board on July 20,2016;and the amount of money received from the property in
the last five years.
Council Member Rubio 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: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith and Council Member Molina
Nay: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Adjusting Water rates for Public
Agency Customers
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Utilities, Section 55-50 (a)(2)e regarding Resale Treated
Water Rates and Section 55-50 (b) regarding debt service component
of raw water cost adjustment; providing for publication and effective
date of January 1, 2017.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 30.Interim Director of Water Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Code of
Ordinances for the revision of treated and raw water rates for public agency
customers that are under contract for one-year rate adjustments.Mr.Grimsbo
provided a list of the public agency water customers and information on the
water supply contracts.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the cost of water
charged to raw water customers;whether raw water rates decreased due to an
increase in volume;clarification on the increased fees when the rates are being
reduced;the current two-year cycle;wholesale treated water customer rate
adjustments made annually;the reason that citizens'rates would not be
adjusted prior to public agency rates;an explanation of customer rate
calculations;the debt service for Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2;whether the
public agency contracts are a revenue source for the City;whether there is an
option to hold the price at which the City is selling raw water;a future
discussion on the water rates and water contracts;protractive litigation related
to water fees;whether emergency repairs are distributed evenly to all
customers;whether there are alternative water sources for public agency
customers;and concerns with the rate model.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
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Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance-Approving Agreement and
appropriating funds to reimburse developer for the construction
of water arterial transmission and grid main line located east of
Ennis Joslin Road,south of Holly Road,and north of Wooldridge
Road
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with MPM Development, L.P. ("Developer"),
for the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line
and appropriating$7,324.00 from the No. 4030 Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance
with the Agreement.
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 31.Interim Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a water arterial
transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement agreement with
MPM Development for the construction of a water arterial transmission and
grid main line in the amount of$7,324.00.The developer is required to install
255 linear feet of 12-inch water grid main to extend service to the subdivision
that is located east of Ennis Joslin Road,south of Holly Road and north of
Wooldridge Road.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Vaughn,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
McComb,Council Member Smith,Mayor McQueen and Council Member
Molina
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 32 -49)
Mayor McQueen referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 36,37-40,44,45,48 and
49.Council members requested information on Items 34 and 41.
32. Appointing Board Members to the Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation
Motion appointing Council Members Dan McQueen, Michael T.
Hunter, Joe McComb, Paulette Guajardo, Carolyn Vaughn, Ben
Molina, Lucy Rubio, Greg Smith, and Rudy Garza as Board Members
to the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus
Christi Industrial Development Corporation.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Appointing Board Members to the Coastal Bend Health Facilities
Development Corporation and the Coastal Bend Cultural
Education Facilities Finance Corporation
Motion appointing Council Members Dan McQueen, Michael T.
Hunter, Joe McComb, Paulette Guajardo, Carolyn Vaughn, Ben
Molina, Lucy Rubio, Greg Smith, and Rudy Garza as Board Members
to the Coastal Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation and
the Coastal Bend Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Approval of an antenna space Lease Agreement for rooftop space
for Public Safety Radio Communications System
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew a Lease
Agreement with One Shoreline Plaza, LLC, for ten years with an
optional extended term of ten years and approving monthly lease
payments of$13,040 per month with annual rent increase of 3%for
rooftop space and equipment room necessary to support the Public
Safety Communications System.
This Motion was recommeded to the consent agenda.
35. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Department
of Health Services(DSHS)for analysis of bay water samples and
ratifying acceptance of agreement to begin September 1,2016
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the Department of State Health
Services (DSHS), in an amount not to exceed$56,000.00, to provide
laboratory services for the analysis of bay water samples for the
contract period of September 1, 2016, through August 31, 2018; and
to ratify acceptance of the agreement to begin as of September 1,
2016.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Resolution approving Service Agreements for mowing and
ground maintenance for various parks and all Wastewater plants
across the City
Resolution finding the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for
ground maintenance services by group in response to Bid Nos. 138,
139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, and 146; awarding a one-year
service agreement, with two one-year renewals, to the lowest
responsible bidder per bid number; and authorizing the City Manager
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or designee to execute the service agreements.
Cut Masters Lawn Service Dorame General Repair
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
Group 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16 Group 9, 10, 15
$167,349.66 $66,172.04
Grand Total$233,521.70
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
37. Resolution approving Type A Grant for Texas A&M University -
Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) Internship Program
Resolution approving a 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 to assist small businesses.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Resolution approving Type A Grant for Del Mar College Internship
Program
Resolution approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
Del Mar College (Del Mar)to provide grant up to$150,000 for their
internship program to assist small businesses.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Resolution approving Type A Grant for Del Mar Procurement
Technical Assistance Center(PTAC) Program
Resolution approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and
Del Mar College (Del Mar)to provide a grant up to$48,490 for their
Procurement Technical Assistance Center(PTAC)to assist small
businesses.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
40. Resolution adopting Amended Type A Business Incentive
Guidelines
Resolution adopting Amended Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation Guidelines and Criteria for Granting
Business Incentives.
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This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Approval of a Supply Agreement for purchasing Water Meters
Motion approving a supply agreement with Neptune Technology
Group, Inc., of Houston, Texas for water meters for a total amount of
$743,691.19, of which $557,769 has been budgeted in the Water
Fund for FY2016-17, and which award is based on the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for a
term of one year with an option to extend for up to one additional
eight-month period.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Engineering Construction Contract for Tuloso Road from Leopard
Street to IH 37(Rebid)(Bond 2012, Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Bay, LTD. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$2,181,527.42 for Tuloso Road from Leopard Street to IH
37 Re-bid for the total base bid. (Bond 2012, Proposition 1)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Engineering Construction Contract for North Padre Island Beach
Access Road 3A(Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with JE Construction Services of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$340,389.04 for North Padre Island Beach
Access Road 3A for total base bid and additive alternate No.1. (Bond
2014, Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Engineering Construction and Design Amendment Contracts for
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Sludge Removal
Phase 1 (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 1 to the engineering design contract with LNV, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$91,480 for a total restated fee
of$186,947 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Intermediate
Sludge Removal Phase I for design, bid and construction phase
services. The motion also authorizes execution of a construction
contract with American Process Group, Inc. of Tacoma, Washington in
the amount of$3,750,000 for the Base Year with an additional
$3,750,000 Option Year for a total not to exceed amount of
$7,500,000 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Intermediate
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Sludge Removal Phase I. (Capital Improvement Program)
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
45. Change order for additional Professional Services in support of
Infor Public Sector(IPS) -Utility Billing Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a change
order to the original scope of work in support of the implementation of
the Infor Public Sector(IPS)for Utility Billing in the amount of
$275,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
46. Service Agreement for the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report(CAFR) and Budget Book Software and Implementation
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a five-year
service agreement with Gray CPA Consulting, PC, of Magnolia, Texas,
for the purchase and implementation of Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report(CAFR)and Budget Book software licenses for a total
amount of up to$337,310, of which $182,650 will be paid in Fiscal
Year 2017, and providing for a contingency amount of up to$10,000
each for the Finance Department and Budget Office related to this
software procurement.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
47. Resolution approving the City's Investment Policy and Investment
Strategies
Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment Policy
and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
48. Appointment of Financial Advisor for Issuance of Utility System
Revenue Refunding Bonds to be purchased by the Texas Water
Development Board
Motion authorizing the appointment of and approving the contract for
M. E. Allison, &Co., as Financial Advisor for the issuance of the"City
of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Refunding
Bonds, Series 2017", in an amount not to exceed$51,300,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
49. Resolution to submit application for Financial Assistance from
the Texas Water Development Board for refunding expenses
incurred from improvements to the City's Utility System
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Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board for the refunding of City obligations previously
issued to pay certain costs of designing and constructing
improvements to the City's Utility System; authorizing City staff and
consultants to coordinate the submission of the application to the
Texas Water Development Board for funding from its Drinking Water
State Revolving Fund; and other matters in connection therewith.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 50)
50. Bayshore Park Update
Mayor McQueen referred to Item 50.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Stacie Talbert Anaya stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an
update on the Bayshore Park Project Ms.Anaya presented the following
information:a location map;the master site plan;the project activities;
potential actions and outcomes;and the project schedule.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:Bayshore Park being a
Bond 2008 project;the realignment of Shoreline Boulevard;operational plans
for the privately-funded dog park and the City's liability exposure;concern with
the palms trees that are currently planned for the middle of Shoreline
Boulevard;the option to re-open or utilize Shoreline Boulevard in the future;
the maintenance of Bayshore Park;consideration to rename the park Bayfront
Memorial Park;investing in the downtown area;the citizens voting in support
of the park;the cease and desist request submitted by then-Council
Member-Elect McComb,to City Manager Rose;whether council members or
council members-elect have the authority to request a"cease and desist"on
projects;the ability for food trucks and vendors to access Shoreline
Boulevard;concern that palm trees are not economically feasible and do not
provide shade;the proposed shade structures;and moving forward with the
plans,with the exception of the eastern most plantings by moving 20 feet to
the west
MOTION OF DIRECTION-WITHDRAWN
Council Member McComb directed the City Manager to meet with the
contractor to discuss whether planting of the palm trees could be moved out of
Shoreline Boulevard,at no additional cost,in order to preserve Shoreline
Bouelvard,seconded by Council Member Garza.Mayor McQueen spoke
regarding the need to move forward with the project;plam trees being a
problem and not providing shade;preserving Shoreline Boulvard;not having a
motion of direction;and asked City Manager Rose to bring back to the Council
and update on the best solution moving forward.Council Member McComb
withdrew his motion.Council Member Garza withdrew his second.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
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