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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 January 17, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on January 24, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,January 17,2017 2:00 PM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Dan McQueen to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor David Bendett, Rock City Church.
Pastor David Bendett gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Dr. Gloria
Randall Scott,Volunteer at Solomon Coles High School.
Dr.Gloria Randall Scott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca 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.
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Present: 8- Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council
Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Joe McComb,Council Member
Ben Molina,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith,and
Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor Dan McQueen
E. Proclamations/Commendations:
1. Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly
appointed board,commission,and committee members.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager
Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Solid Waste Department,in conjunction with the United States State
Department,has worked to host international visitors for the past two years.
The City of Corpus Christi was notified that the City has become a designated
international visitor location for international best practices in Solid Waste
Services.Along with the designation from the State Department,staff has been
invited to speak on a panel at the Solid Waste Institute of Sustainability at the
end of the month in Arlington,Texas.2)City Manager Rose recognized the
2016 Employee of the Year Gerardo"Jerry"Vedia,Building and Grounds
Custodian with Facilities Maintenance.3)City Manager Rose recognized
Jennifer Escobedo Ramirez,Contracts/Funds Administrator with Engineering
Services,for being honored as a Corpus Christi Under 40 honoree by the
Young Business Professionals.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 10, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Rubio made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Airport Board
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Crime Control and Prevention District Board
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to board and committee appointments.The
following appointments were made:
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Airport Board
Council Member McComb nominated Paul A.Cameron,Jr.Council Member
Rubio nominated Marc Gonzalez.Council Member Guajardo nominated
Andrew Lehrman.Council Member Molina nominated Roy L.Cotham.
Council Members Hunter,McComb,and Smith voted for Paul A.Cameron,Jr.
Council Members Rubio,Vaughn,and Garza voted for Marc Gonzalez.Council
Member Guajardo voted for Andrew Lehrman.Council Member Molina voted
for Roy Cotham.
With no nominee receiving a majority vote,a runoff was conducted between
Paul A.Cameron,Jr.and Marc Gonzalez.Paul A.Cameron,Jr.was appointed
with Council Members Smith,Guajardo,McComb,Molina,and Hunter voting
for Paul A.Cameron,Jr.and Council Members Garza,Vaughn,and Rubio
voting for Marc Gonzalez.
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Richard Balli,Mary Bustos,
Donnie Contreras,Joe A.DeLaGarza,and Anthony Zoccolillo,seconded by
Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Anthony M.Navarrette and
James(T.C.)Chadden,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Crime Control and Prevention District
Council Member Garza made a motion to confirm the appointments of Jason
M.McCahan(Mayor McQueen),Joan Veith(Council Member Hunter),Susie
Saldana(Council Member McComb),R.Scott Leeton(Council Member
Guajardo),Brian Rosas(Council Member Vaughn),Cissy L.Garcia(Council
Member Molina),Randall Hicks(Council Member Rubio),Brandey Batey
(Council Member Smith),and Christopher Cruz(Council Member Garza),
seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn nominated Terry M.Ray.Council Member Smith
nominated Lloyd Stegemann.Council Member McComb nominated Florence D.
East.Council Member Molina nominated Victor M.Mendoza.
Lloyd Stegemann and Terry M.Ray received the highest number of votes and
were appointed.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 12)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Huerta
announced that Council Members Hunter and McComb were abstaining from
the vote on Item 12.A council member requested that Item 9 be pulled for
individual consideration.There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Rubio,seconded by Council Member
Hunter,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
4. Service Agreement for On-Call Plumbing Services for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Smart Plumbing, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for
plumbing services, in accordance with Request for Bids No. 176,
based on lowest, responsive and responsible bid for a total amount not
to exceed $76,115.00, with an estimated expenditure of$51,000 in
FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for one year with option
to extend for up to one additional one year period, subject to the
approval of the Contractor and the City Manager, or designee.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2017-004
5. Amending Service Agreement to include Actuarial Services for
the Human Resources Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to amend a service
agreement with Foster& Foster Actuaries and Consultants of Ft.
Meyers, Florida to provide professional actuarial services for the
Human Resources Department for a total amount not to exceed
$34,500.00 of which $7,666.67 is required in FY 2016-2017. The
agreement is established for a three year period and includes an
option to extend for one additional two year period, subject to the
approval of the City Manager or designee.
This Motion was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:M2017-005
6. Reimbursement Resolution for Certificates of Obligation
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Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds one or
more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations to be issued by the
City in an aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for authorized
purposes relating to constructing various City improvements;
authorizing matters incident and related thereto; and providing an
effective date.
This Resolution was passed on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031037
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Aligning Funds after Debt Refunding
(1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance authorizing the appropriation and transfer of approximately
$2,781,207.34 of bond proceeds from various City Utility System CIP
funds to Fund 3543 Streets TMPC CO CIP Fund; and the
appropriation and transfer of approximately $2,781,207.34 of related
debt liability from various City Utility System operating funds to Fund
2010 General Obligation Debt Service Fund; amending the Fiscal Year
2017 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 to increase
revenues and expenditures by approximately$2,781,207.34 each; and
providing an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031038
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
additional grant funding for Police support in the Houston High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area(HIDTA) (1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept additional grant funding in the amount
of$28,898.82 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of
National Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Departments role in
the Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA); and appropriating the$28,898.82 in the No.
1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031039
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Closing a utility easement located at
3749 Pope Drive(1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance closing, abandoning, and vacating a 0.028-Acre portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Lot 16, Block 8 of Hopper Addition
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No. 2, located at 3749 Pope Drive and requiring the owner, Fernando
Fernandez, to comply with the specified conditions; authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute a Utility Relocation Agreement;
appropriating $31,000 into Gas Fund#4130 to be used to cap an 8-inch
wrapped steel line and construct a new 8-inch wrapped steel line, and
changing the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance number
030965-to increase revenues and expenditures each by $31,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031040
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the Advance
Funding Agreement and Interlocal Agreement for the Strategic
Integration (Travel Demand Model) Feasibility Study (Bond 2014,
Proposition 2) (1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance appropriating $368,000 of anticipated revenues from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT); authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute an Advance Funding Agreement
with TXDOT for the Strategic Integration (Travel Demand Model)
Feasibility Study with a payment of$18,400 due to TXDOT for
reimbursement of direct state costs, and to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)for their
participation ($55,200) in this project. (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda.
Enactment No:031041
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for the Collier
Pool Renovations Rebid Package B (Restroom and Office
Building) (Bond 2012, Proposition 4) (1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance appropriating $29,943.70 from forfeited bid bond proceeds
in the No. 3280 Park CIP Fund for the Collier Pool Renovations Rebid
Package B (Restroom and Office Building) Project E14008; changing
the FY 2017 Capital Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
030936; increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of
$29,943.70. (Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member McComb
Enactment No: 031042
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9. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Ethics Code as
recommended by the Ethics Commission (1st Reading 1/10/17)
Ordinance amending the City Code of Ethics by revising sections to
expand conflict of interest prohibitions; to prohibit disclosure or use of
confidential information; to prohibit City Councilmember from
participating in appointment of a person who contributed $2700 or
more to the Councilmember's campaign; to prohibit registration as a
lobbyist within 2 years of leaving City service; to provide clarification of
Ethics Commission review of Financial Disclosure Reports; providing
for severance and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 9,amendments to the Ethics Code as
requested by the Ethics Commission.Senior City Attorney Lisa Aguilar and
Ethics Commission Member Larry White responded to questions.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:clarification on
Section 2-311(8)(e)related to an elected city official may not use their position
to influence the action of a city official or employee in the performance of their
duties related to a contract or business transaction;the definition of the word
"order"in Section 2-311(20)related to council members shall not give any
orders to any employee except through the city manager as provided by the
City Charter;whether the Ethics Code provides a timeframe for an employee to
be hired as a consultant;consideration to include the language"pending"to
Section 2-311(8)(e)related to contracts or business transactions;and
consideration to table the item for further clarification.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Rick Milby,4412
High Ridge Drive,and member of the Ethics Commission,encouraged the City
Council to support the amendments.Ray Madrigal,4253 Dody,spoke in
support of Section 2-311(21)(E)prohibiting council participation in
appointments of persons that contributed$2,700 or more to their campaign
during the previous election.Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding a
council member using their position to influence the action of a city official or
employee in the performance of their duties.Denise Matow,4520 Surfside
Boulevard,spoke regarding the need to simplify the language in the Ethics
Code and providing it to the public.
Council Member McComb made a motion to table this item to the Council
meeting of January 31,2017,seconded by Council Member Garza.This
Ordinance was tabled to the city council meeting of January 31,2017 with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
L. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 14)
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14. One-Reading Action Item -Resolution supporting the economic
development efforts of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation,the Port of Corpus Christi and other
community partners to attract new businesses and industry to the
Coastal Bend
Resolution expressing the full support and continued cooperation for
the partnerships, incentives, investments, and job-creating strategies
which will diversify the Coastal Bend economy, sustain the economic
engines driving these communities, protect and enhance the quality of
life and environment, instill community pride and solidarity of spirit and
achieve career goals through expansion of academic and job
opportunities.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 14.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue stated that the purpose
of this item is to consider a resolution supporting the economic development
efforts of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(EDC),the Port of Corpus Christi,and other community partners to attract new
businesses and industry to the Coastal Bend.lain Vasey,President of the EDC,
provided background on the project related to ExxonMobil and Saudi Arabia
Basic Industries Corporation's(SABIC)site selection process for a$10 billion
ethylene glycol manufacturing facility in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction
(ETJ).Rob Tully,Exxon Gulf Coast Growth Venture Executive,provided
information on the following topics:the site evaluation process;the
production of monoethylene glycol and polyethylene at the proposed facility;
the creation of jobs;estimated annual salary;the economic impact;and plant
safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames;David Engel,230 Amistad and Port Commissioner;Gabe Guerra,
Chair of the EDC;Tom Schmid,201 Walden Drive,Portland,Texas;Craig
Loving,1037 Stirman,and member of the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Local 278;spoke in support of the project.
Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulf Breeze Boulevard,encouraged the City
Council to meet with Portland Citizens United before voting on this issue that
will impact the Gregory-Portland area.Errol Summerlin,1017 Diomede Street,
Portland,Texas,spoke on behalf of Portland Citizens United in opposition to
the location of proposed facility and safety concerns.Ray Madrigal,4253 Dody,
spoke in opposition to this item.James Klein,3501 Monterrey and a member of
the Clean Economy Coalition,spoke regarding the City of Corpus Christi
making a decision that impacts a neighboring city.Julie Rogers,1324 North
Mesquite and member of National Nurses United,asked the City Council to
hold off on voting on this issue and discussed the impact the facility could
have to public health.Denise Matow,4520 Surfside,spoke regarding the
differences in opinion related to safety and the issue of unemployment.Chris
Phelan,3806 Kingston,spoke regarding tax abatements provided to private
companies.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:whether the project
would put the area in non-attainment;the impact to the water supply;public
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involvement with the Portland community;the timeframe for the project;and
safety.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031043
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 13)
13. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Amending the Code
of Ordinances by revising Chapter 14 Development Services
Article II City of Corpus Christi Technical Construction Codes and
Chapter 55, Utilities
Ordinance amending Section 14-281, 14-231, 14-291, and 55-37 of
the City's Code of Ordinances to amend the City's adopted
International Plumbing, Building and Residential Codes, authorize the
City to inspect, install, repair, and replace backflow assemblies and
place the cost of said work on customer utility bills, amend other
requirements related to the provision of water to reduce the chance of
contamination of the City's water supply, and providing for penalties,
publication, severance, and an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 13.
Interim Director of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose
of this item is to amend the City's Code of Ordinances to address backflow and
backflow connections.The recommended amendments include:allowing the
City to use a third-party testing agency to test and certify delinquent backflow
devices;appropriately charging for testing,repair or replacement to be placed
on customer's utility bill; requiring annual testing for residential irrigation
backflow prevention assemblies;and requiring Texas registered engineer
certification annually for all facilities within the industrial district;requiring
customer service inspection of properties with water wells;and conducting a
public outreach campaign to educate the community about this new system,
potential costs and other issues with backflow.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn opened the public hearing.David Loeb,425 Del Mar,
spoke in opposition to the annual inspection of residential irrigation systems
and asked that consideration be given to city employees managing the
inspection process.Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn closed the public hearing.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the recent water
situation being related to an industrial partner;taking steps to protect the
water system in the industrial sector;annual inspection impacting residential
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customers;the use of a third-party testing agency versus in-house
inspections;taking actions to isolate the areas where water issues have
occurred;the backflow devices used in the City of Houston to reduce the risk
of terrorism;determining whether the company that supplies water meters
offers backflow prevention devices that could be installed as meters are
replaced;recommendation requiring air gap devices for top 30 users;the
number of users with air gap devices;support to continue the three year
inspection for residential or a compromise between one and three years;
compliance with water code;the number of incidents identified with current
irrigation systems;clarification of irrigation systems in the ordinance;
enforcement of the current ordinances for industry;the number of devices in
residential versus industry;the duties of the Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory
Board;whether the City has a position to not turn off water;unregistered water
wells being the suspected reason for water boils;the status of the recent water
issues and list of recommendations;review of the industrial district
agreements;clarification of the language in the ordinance referring to
Governmental Property;the recommendation requiring a Texas registered
engineer certification annually for all facilities within the industrial district and
consideration for more frequent certification;researching best practices
across the state recommended by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality(TCEQ);delinquency for backflow prevention inspections;and
recommendations on enforcement.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion directing the City Manager to review the
Water Code to see what areas are not properly being enforced;bring back the
report on the latest water incident;and research best practices,seconded by
Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Mr.Dimas stated that staff will bring back an ordinance that will allow the City
to add appropriate charges to current customers'water utility bill and contract
with a third-party testing agency.
A motion was made by Council Member Guajardo,seconded by Council
Member Joe McComb,that this Ordinance be tabled.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called fora brief recess at 5:16 p.m.The Council
reconvened the Council meeting at 5:32 p.m.
P. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. This Public Comment period is for
items that are NOT on the Agenda.Your presentation will be limited to three
minutes. If you have a petition or other information pertaining to your subject,
please present it to the City Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash
drive)that the Public would like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a
minimum of 24 hours prior to the Meeting. Please contact the Public
Communications department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn called for comments from the public.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding comments made on social media by a
council member and asked the individual to resign from the City Council.
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Cheryl Martinez,3938 Surfside,spoke regarding Animal Care Services
including:use of a vacant building to house young animals;consideration of
an advisory committee to address the Zika Virus;the need for additional staff;
and trap and relase for cats.Denise Matow,4520 Surfside,requested that the
City Council address a policy on soical media.Chris Phelan,3806 Kingston,
spoke in support of the City Council tabling the ordinance regarding backflow
prevention devices and the importance of a chemical safety board
investigation of the City's water supply.
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15-18)
15. First Reading Ordinance-Conversion and reclassification of 24
Firefighter I positions to 24 Firefighter II -EMS positions effective
February 1, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 030964 and
Settlement Agreement.
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 030965 Section 4. to convert and
reclassify 24 Firefighter I positions to 24 Firefighter II-EMS positions
effective February 1, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. 030964 and
settlement agreement.
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 15.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that
the purpose of this item is to convert and reclassify 24 Firefighter I positions to
24 Firefighter II-EMS positions effective February 1,2017 pursuant to
Resolution No.030964 and the Settlement Agreement.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
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 Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance-Approving agreement and
appropriating funds to reimburse developer for the construction
of water arterial transmission and grid main line located south of
South Padre Island Drive (SH 358),west of Flour Bluff Drive, along
Glenoak Drive.
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with David E. and Christine L. Harris
("Developer"), for the construction of a water arterial transmission and
grid main line and appropriating $141,334.85 from the No. 4030
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer in accordance with the Agreement.
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Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 16.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 the owners of the property and appropriating$141,334.85 from
the Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
developer.The developer is required to install approximately 2,366 linear feet
of 12-inch water line in order to provide water and to meet the requirements of
the master water plan for the area.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff spoke regarding the following topics:whether the
developer complied with the requirements to receive reimbursement from the
trust fund;the procedure for use of the trust funds;and a future policy setting
a minimum higher than 1.5%of the cost when extending a water line;acreage
fees;replenishment of the fund;and whether the City did the engineering on
this project;and future users wanting to connect to the water line to receive
service would have to pay a pro rata fee based on the frontage of their property
to repay the fund.
Council Member Garza 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: 8- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating two
donations for the North Beach Breakwater Plaza, North Shoreline
Repair and Enhancement Project(Bond 2012, Proposition 8)
Ordinance accepting and appropriating a donation in the amount of
$25,000 from the USS Lexington and a donation in the amount of
$25,000 from the Texas State Aquarium in Fund No. 3530 for the
North Beach Breakwater Plaza, North Shoreline Repair and
Enhancement Project E12129; Changing the FY 2017 Capital
Improvement Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030936 to increase
revenues and expenditures by $50,000. (Bond 2012, Proposition 8)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 17.Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate
donations from the Texas State Aquarium and U.S.S.Lexington for the North
Beach Breakwater Plaza,North Shoreline Repair and Enhancement Project.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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 Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the Amendment to the
Revised Project and Financing Plans for the Reinvestment Zone
Number Two
Ordinance approving the amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Amended Project& Financing Plan
approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number
Two, Corpus Christi, Texas on January 17, 2017 regarding Park Road
22 Bridge Project, Packery Channel Monitoring and Improvements,
and Budget Approval Process.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 -29)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie
C.Rose stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 19,20,25 and 26.
19. Appointing Financial Advisor for Solid Waste Certificates of
Obligation
Motion authorizing the appointment of M. E. Allison, &Co., as
Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Combination
Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable
Series 2017B in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution approving publication of Notice of Intention to Issue
Certificates of Obligation
Resolution by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing and approving publication of Notice of Intention to issue
Certificates of Obligation; complying with the requirements contained
in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing
an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Resolution approving a Homebuyer Assistance Program
agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi.
Resolution approving an agreement between the Corpus Christi
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Business and Job Development Corporation and the City of Corpus
Christi for Type A Affordable Housing Program - Homebuyer
Assistance Program in the amount of$107,500; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute said agreement.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Engineering Construction Contract for Corpus Christi
International Airport(CCIA) Runway 18-36 and Associated Work
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with GL Contracting/ Double Rafter H
Construction Company, LLC. -Joint Venture of San Antonio, Texas in
the amount of$1,094,167.18 for the CCIA Runway 18-36 and
Associated Work for the Base Bid (Asphalt Option)with a 90/10%
respective share of contract costs between the FAA and the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Engineering Construction Contract for City-Wide Collection
System Replacement and Rehabilitation Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program (Capital Improvement
Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with IPR South Central LLC of Pasadena, Texas
in the amount of$4,000,000 for the City-Wide Collection System
Replacement and Rehabilitation Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
Program (ID/IQ)for the Total Base Bid. The initial contract is
anticipated as a two (2) year(730 calendar days) base contract, with
three (3) optional one (1) year(365 calendar days) extensions subject
to availability of funding and satisfactory contractor performance. The
optional contract extension will not exceed an amount of$2,000,000
per year and will be administratively authorized by the City Manager or
designee based on available funding. (Capital Improvement Program)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Engineering Construction Contract for Greenwood Drive Storm
Water Improvements
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Clark Pipeline Services, LLC. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$469,401.98 for the Greenwood Drive
Storm Water Improvements.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Resolution approving Street Preventative Maintenance Program
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(SPMP) FY 2017 Annual Work Plan
Resolution approving the concepts, direction, and general work plan
for the Fiscal Year(FY)2017 Street Preventative Maintenance
Program (SPMP).
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
26. Reimbursement Resolution for Certificates of Obligation
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds one or
more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations to be issued by the
City in an aggregate amount not to exceed $9,650,000 for authorized
purposes relating to constructing various City improvements;
authorizing matters incident and related thereto; and providing an
effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Resolution approving a Supply Agreement for Liquid Caustic
Soda Solution
Resolution rejecting all initial bids submitted for the purchase of liquid
caustic soda ("chemical"); finding that the purchase of the chemical is
necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the
City's residents; obtaining pricing through competitive solicitation; and
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a one-year supply
contract for the chemical with Univar of Kent, Washington, in an
amount not to exceed $1,362,882.00, of which an estimated
expenditure of$908,588.00 in FY2016-2017 is funded by the Water
Fund, and includes up to four one-year renewals.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Disbursement of Council Member Carolyn Vaughn's FY2016/2017
Salary &Car Allowance
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to distribute Council
Member Carolyn Vaughn's FY2016/2017 budgeted salary and
associated payroll taxes, which are not to be received by Council
Member Vaughn, in the amount of$6,459.00, to Animal Care Services
to be used to transport canines to other cities for the purpose of
adoption and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn's FY2016/2017
budgeted car allowance and associated payroll taxes, which are not to
be received by Council Member Vaughn, in the amount of$4,521.30,
to Animal Care Services to be used for the provision of diagnostic
testing and the treatment of cruelly treated canines housed at the
City's Animal Care Services facility.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Disbursement of Council Member Paulette M. Guajardo's
FY2016/2017 Salary
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement with 911 Park Place d.b.a. Mission 911, a Texas non-profit
corporation, of Corpus Christi Texas, in the amount of$4,950.73, to be
funded by Council Member Paulette M. Guajardo's FY2016/2017
budgeted city council salary and associated payroll taxes, which are
not to be received by Council Member Guajardo, in support of
programs provided by 911 Park Place d.b.a. Mission 911 in the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 30)
30. Financing Options
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 30.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated
that staff is presenting this briefing to be proactive on the financial options
that may be available for future big ticket items that are coming forward for
council's consideration.Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez
stated that the purpose of this item is to discuss the financing options to
address the City's needs to address capital needs including wastewater
improvements and consolidation,water capital improvements and streets.Ms.
Sanchez introduced the presentation team:Financial Advisor Mark Seal and
Bond Counsel Jeff Kuhn and Clay Binford.
Ms.Sanchez presented the following information:the traditional financing
options;the description and uses for general obligation bonds,revenue
bonds,and certificates of obligation;alternate financing options including
general obligation bonds for utilities and public/private partnership(P3);the
pros and cons of funding utilities with general obligation bonds and P3;and a
privatization decision tree.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:a breakdown of the
City's current total debt;the City of Chicago's and City of San Antonio's use of
a P3;the City of Chicago's current bond rating;whether P3's are used in
debt-stressed cities;the City's current rating and capacity;original issued
premium(DPI);and the length of time M.E.Allison has been the City's financial
advisor.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 31 -34)
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executive session at 6:44 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 7:12 p.m.
31. 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 the
TxDOT Harbor Bridge Project and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value
of real property (including, but not limited to, area of and related to TC
Ayers Park and other City Property in vicinity of existing or proposed
Harbor Bridge) because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
32. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning the legal issues related to
classification and conversion of Fire Department employees and
Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
33. 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 pending and
potential employment law litigation against the City, the Health District,
and/or the officers and employees of said entity(ies), including
potential approval of settlement(s), authorization of employment of
attorneys and experts, and other actions related to said litigation.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
34. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to 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.
Mayor Pro Tem Vaughn referred to Item 34 and the following motion was
considered:
Motion to authorize the execution of the attached Agreement with Petro Waste
Environmental LP to provide for the City's withdrawal of its protest in the Petro
Waste Application currently pending consideration by the Texas Railroad
Commission in Oil&Gas Docket No.01-0300585,with changes thereto in a
form to be approved by the City Attorney.
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: 8- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Mayor McQueen
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2017-006
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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