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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 March 28, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on April 11, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of April, 2017.
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City Council
Tuesday,March 28,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Pro Tem Lucy Rubio to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Bruce Wilson, Church of Reconciliation.
Reverend Bruce Wilson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sylvia Carrillo,
Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Sylvia Carrillo 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.
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
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E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring March 26 -April 1, 2017, "Cesar Chavez
Week".
Proclamation declaring April 3- 7, 2017, "Graduate and Professional
Student Appreciation Week".
Proclamation declaring April 4, 2017, "Mayor's Day of Recognition for
National Service".
Proclamation declaring April 4, 2017, "National Equal Pay Day".
Proclamation declaring April 8, 2017, "Earth Day- Bay Day 2017".
Proclamation declaring April 8, 2017, "Special Olympics Texas-
Spring Games Day".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and
Committee Members.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio presented the proclamations and conducted the
swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of March 21, 2017 and City Council Retreat of
January 13, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Garza made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Molina and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You
will not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering
the item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to comments from the public.City Attorney
Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council meeting.Gloria
Scott,4422 S.Alameda,thanked the City Council for recognizing National
Equal Pay Day and announced the 105th anniversary of Girl Scouts of America.
Trian Serbu,14310 Playa Del Rey,spoke in opposition to the use of sales tax
funds to fund Park Road 22 Bridge.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,
provided information on the utilization of bike lanes and requested that the
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City Council reconsider incorporating bike lanes in the construction of streets.
Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,asked the City to address squatters in rental
properties.Trey Summers,401 Santa Monica Place,spoke regarding the cost
implications to homeowners should developers be required to construct new
residential streets using concrete.Mike Herring,6908 Crosstimbers Drive,and
Larry Herring,6113 Beechwood,spoke regarding issues associated with the
new on-line Development Services Inspection System.Sherry Sells,5014
Wingfoot Lane,spoke regarding equality for the disabled and maintenance of
sidewalks.Isabel Araiza,326 Poenish,spoke regarding major industry
companies receiving reimbursement of taxes which is affecting schools.Chris
Phelan,3806 Kingston,spoke regarding a Freedom of Information Act Request
regarding entities in compliance with backflow prevention devices and the
recent water issues.Steven Mikulencak,413 Village Creek Drive,Houston,
Texas,informed the City Council and City staff of a workshop hosted by Texas
A&M University on April 19 and 20,2017 in Corpus Christi and Robstown to
bridge a discussion on planning and growth,storm surge and the impacts of
flooding and interactive planning.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)An update on the water chlorine disinfectant conversion.2)Water Director
Clarence Wittwer recognized several water utilities employees who recently
received professional licenses.3)City Manager Rose congratulated Police
Commander Kelly Isaacs for being recognized at the YWCA's 37th Annual Y
Women in Careers Banquet.4)City Manager Rose recognized Firefighter of the
Year,Firefighter II/EMS Daniel Sheppard and Firefighter Prevention Officer of
the Year,Captain Elvin Bates.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-22)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Consent Agenda.A citizen requested that
Items 3 and 11 be pulled for individual consideration.Council members
requested that Items 4,5,12 and 18 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Vaughn,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,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
Abstained: 0
6. Resolution to Authorize Food Program Purchase for Senior
Centers and Summer Youth Programs
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to purchase up to$191,360.00 in food supplies for the City
Senior Center Meals Program through the Coastal Bend Council of
Governments (CBCOG) participation in the TEXAS 20 Purchasing
Cooperative as organized and administered by the Education Service
Center, Region 20; and ratifying the purchase of food supplies for the
said program in January-February 2017 through the CBCOG
participation in the TEXAS 20 Purchasing Cooperative in the amount
of$46,898.11 from Labatt Food Services and $9,352.13 from Hill
Country Dairies.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031095
7. Rental and Servicing of Portable Toilets for Beach Operations
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Progressive Waste Solutions of TX, Inc., dba
Skid-o-Kan, of Corpus Christi, Texas for rental and servicing of
portable toilets for Beach Operations, in accordance with Request for
Bid No. 816, based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a
total amount not to exceed $22,600, with an estimated expenditure of
$11,300 in FY 2016-2017. The term of this contract will be for 12
months with options to extend for two additional 12-month periods at
the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-043
8. Construction Contract for Ocean Drive Park Improvements -Cole
Park(Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with JE Construction Services of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$725,120 for the Ocean Drive Park
Improvements-Cole Park for the base bid and additive alternates 1, 2
and 3 (Bond 2012, Proposition 4).
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-044
9. Construction Contract for South Alameda Street from Ayers
Street to Louisiana Avenue(Bond 2012, Proposition 1)(Council
Priority -Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with CPC Interests, LLC Dba Clark Pipeline
Services of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$4,996,832.79 for
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South Alameda Street from Ayers Street to Louisiana Avenue for Base
Bid 2. (Bond 2012, Proposition 1)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-045
10. Construction Contract for Ayers Street from Ocean Drive to
Alameda Street(Bond 2014, Proposition 1) (Council Priority -
Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with CPC Interests, LLC Dba Clark Pipeline
Services of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$6,254,181.88 for
Ayers Street from Ocean Drive to Alameda Street for a total Base Bid
plus Additive Alternates 1 and 3. (Bond 2014, Proposition 1)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-046
13. Supply Agreement for Ferrous Sulfate for Wastewater Plants
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Pencco, Inc., of San Felipe, Texas for the purchase of
Ferrous Sulfate("chemical") in response to Request for Bid No. 1020
based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not
to exceed $290,250.00, with an estimated expenditure of$145,125.00
in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Wastewater Fund. The term of the
agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to four
additional one year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-048
14. Lease-Purchase of Two Vactor and One Vacall (Body and
Chassis) Combination Sewer Trucks for Wastewater
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to lease-purchase
two Vactor combination sewer trucks and a Vacall chassis for
combination sewer truck(for Vacall body listed below)from Houston
Freightliner, of Houston, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council, and one Vacall
body for a combination sewer truck from Waukesha-Pearce Industries,
Inc., of Houston, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing
agreement with Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative,
dba BuyBoard; for a total amount not to exceed $1,167,613.39, with
an estimated expenditure of$77,774.20 in FY2016-2017.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: M2017-049
15. Purchase of 23 Police Vehicles and Upfitting Equipment for the
Police Department
Motion approving the purchase of 23 police vehicles from Caldwell
Country Ford dba Rockdale Country Ford, from Caldwell, Texas and
the upfitting equipment from Cap Fleet Upfitters from Temple, Texas,
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for the total
amount not to exceed $1,034,360.16. Funds have been approved for
FY2016-2017.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-050
16. Resolution Amending Council Policies
Resolution amending City Council Policy Section 16 to reduce the
number of City Council Members required to place an item on the
agenda or to call a special or workshop meeting from at least five
members to four members; and to update said policy regarding regular
meeting time.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031097
17. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending Code of Ordinances,
Chapter 39, Personnel Article Ill Employment Compensation and
Classification System Section 39-303(a)and (e) (1st Reading
3/21/17)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Chapter
39 Personnel Article III Employee Compensation and Classification
System Section 39-303 (a) and (e) by eliminating Pay Plan 400 to
allow moving the Police Commander and Assistant Chief positions to
the Pay Plan 200 repealing conflicting ordinances and rules; providing
for effective date and providing for severence.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031098
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Closing a Utility Easement Located
at 15401 Dyna Street(1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 233-square foot portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Padre Island-Corpus Christi
No. 4, Block 235, Lot 1, located at 15401 Dyna Street and requiring
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the owner, Hadi Mostaghasi d/b/a H & M Homes, to comply with the
specified conditions. Collecting a one-time fee for fair market value of
$830.06.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031100
20. Second Reading Ordinance -Closing a Utility Easement Located
at 7185 Lake Placid (1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating an 87.3-square foot portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Lake Placid Estates, Block 2,
Lot 1, located at 7185 Lake Placid and requiring the owner, George A.
Segundo and Estefany Segundo, to comply with the specified
conditions. Collecting a one-time fee for fair market value of$102.14.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031101
21. Second Reading Ordinance -Closing a Utility Easement Located
between Stampede Drive and Elizondo Drive(1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.030-Acre portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm
and Garden Tracts, Section 25, Lot 30 & Rancho Vista Subdivision
Unit 7, Block 15, Lots 10 and 23 and requiring the owner, Yorktown
Oso Joint Venture, to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031102
22. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds to Extend
Taxiway "K" (Kilo) Construction for the Support of United Coast
Guard Operations at Corpus Christi International Airport(1st
Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance appropriating $622,950 from Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-050-2013, Amendment No. 4, in
the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund for construction of
approximately 7,150 square yards of new pavement to expand and
extend Taxiway Kilo at the Corpus Christi International Airport and
necessary drainage, electrical, lighting and signage improvements,
with the 10% match provided from the Airport Capital Reserve Fund;
amending the FY2016-2017 Capital Budget by increasing revenues
and expenditures by$622,950 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031103
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3. Resolution to Authorize Submission of Grant Application for the
Local Border Security Program Grant within the Police
Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$189,612.88 to the Office of the
Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for funding eligible under
the FY 2017-18 Local Border Security Program Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 3.Chris Phelan,3806 Kingston Ave,
spoke in opposition to the grant and the use of local law enforcement for
border security.Police Chief Mike Markle clarified that the purpose of the
funding is to facilitate directed actions to interdict criminal activity.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031094
4. Public Art for Collier Pool
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
documents necessary to purchase a work of art created in painted
steel, by the artist group Monument Fine Art and Sculpture
Conservation, in the amount of$17,500 for the Aquatic Facility
Upgrades and Improvements-Collier Pool Project to fulfill the public
art requirement. (Bond 2012 Proposition 4)
Mayor Pro Tern Vaughn referred to Item 4.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington and council members discussed the following topics regarding Items
4 and 5:a maintenance plan for the art projects;the donation of art to honor
the memory of Norma Urban;the use of funds to purchase art;and review of
the policy for setting aside funds for art projects.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-041
5. Art Donation Agreement for La Retama Park
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Rhodes Urban for the donation and acceptance of a
cast aluminum art sculpture known as"Community Column" by Artist,
Jack Gron, Art Professor at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, as well as an
internationally known artist, honoring the memory of Norma Urban, a
member of the Downtown Management Group, to be placed at La
Retama Park.
This Item was discussed during the discussion on Item 4.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-042
11. Construction Contract for City-Wide Water Distribution System
Repair and Replacement Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
Program (Capital Improvement Program)(Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with CPC Interests, LLC dba Clark Pipeline
Services, LLP of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$5,100,000
for the City-Wide Water Distribution System Repair and Replacement
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program for one (1)year
base contract with two(2) optional one(1)year extensions to be
approved administratively subject to availability of funding and
satisfactory contractor performance.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 11.Chris Phelan,3806 Kingston Avenue,
spoke in support of this item and stated that more money should be allocated
to address the City-wide water distribution system repair and replacement
rather than to fund a desalination pilot project,Future Agenda Item 34.Interim
Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo and council members discussed
the following topics:the age of the lines;on-going process to replace and
repair the water distribution system;replacement of the 8-inch water line
crossing Oso Bay;and Future Agenda Item 34,desalination pilot project
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.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
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2017-047
12. Resolution authorizing Interlocal Agreement for Soil Analysis
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Interlocal Agreement with Texas A& M AgriLife Extension Service for
a soil testing program.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 12.Interim Executive Director of Utilities
Dan Grimsbo and council members discussed the following topics:whether
the City receives the soil analysis results;corrective actions that may be taken;
education for citizens on use of pesticides and other chemicals;and benefits
to the City.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Smith.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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031096
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for Park
Improvements (1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to appropriate $765,453.93 funds from sale of
park properties in the 4720 Community Enrichment Fund for park
improvements and other related projects as described on the attached
and incorporated Exhibit A.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to item 18.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington and council members discussed the following topics:whether
proceeds from the sale of parks can be redirected to other funds;the ballot
language approved by the voters regarding the park proceeds;the process for
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee to recommend the placement of
funds;and a future discussion on the enrichment funds.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031099
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
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Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for a recess at 1:38 p.m.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:11 p.m.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
Council Member McComb made a motion to reconsider Item 11 from the March
21,2017 meeting,First Reading Ordinance adopting the London Area
Wastewater Master Plan,an element of the Comprehensive Plan;adopting the
London Area Storm Water Master Plan,an element of the Comprehensive Plan;
amending related elements of the Comprehensive Plan;providing for
severance;and providing for publication,seconded by Council Member Smith
and passed unanimously(Council Member Garza abstained).
Council members discussed the following topics:concern with breaching Oso
Creek;confirmation that adopting the master plan would not obligate funding
or commit any future development;adequate potential of capacity in the pipes
to meet future demand;discussion of legal issues related to executive session
Item 42;the technical requirements;the main purpose for considering 980
acres;and the SCR lease agreement.
Assistant Director of Planning/ESI Daniel McGinn addressed the following
questions:adoption of the plan is strictly for technical requirements and how
to build the system;there is no obligation for payment;sizing of the force
main;and lift stations.
Upon the advice of legal counsel,Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for an executive
session to discuss the matter further before voting on the ordinance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 42 and 401
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda referred to Executive Session
Items 42 and 40.The Council went into executive session at 2:26 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 3:36 p.m.
42. 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 annexation,
the provision of water and wastewater services in newly annexed and
unincorporated areas, the development of properties owned by the
City, contractual obligations pursuant to the lease of property to SQH
Sports & Entertainment, Inc. near the intersection of State Highway
286 and Weber Road, the City's wastewater-related trust funds, and
the City's master plan for the provision of wastewater in the
aforementioned area and areas adjacent thereto and pursuant to
Texas Government Code§551.072 to discuss and deliberate the
lease and value of the aforementioned 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 E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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40. 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 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, TC Ayers Park and other City
Property in vicinity of existing or proposed Harbor Bridge and said
park) 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.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
First Reading Ordinance-Ordinance adopting the London Area
Wastewater Master Plan and the Storm Water Master Plan as
elements of the Comprehensive Plan (Tabled 3/21/17)
Ordinance adopting the London Area Wastewater Master Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan; adopting the London Area Storm
Water Master Plan, an element of the Comprehensive Plan; amending
related elements of the Comprehensive Plan; providing for severance;
and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio returned to the discussion regarding reconsideration of
Item 11 from the March 21,2017 City Council meeting.
In response to a council member,Assistant Director of Planning/ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that this item is a utility master plan for wastewater and storm
water for 980 acres,located at the northwest corner of Crosstown and Weber
Road.The project was initially started to look at a much broader area of
approximately 5,500 acres.Through work with the Planning Commission,it
was determined to scale down to the 980 acres to allow for review of the land
planning for the area;growth; projections of how the area may develop;the
road system;and the impact to utility locations for the entire London Area.The
future sports project,related commercial development,and residential
development is located within this sector.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
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Q. BRIEFING: (ITEM 38)
38. Joint Land Use Study Status and Next Steps Forward
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 38,Joint
Land Use Study status and next steps forward.Assistant Director of
Planning/ESI Daniel McGinn introduced the presentation team including:
Steven Banta,Commanding Officer with Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi
(NAS-CC); Benjamin Polak,Community Plans Liaison Officer with NAS-CC;
and Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tom Tagliabue.
Commanding Officer Banta thanked the City Council,the City of Corpus Christi
and Nueces County for the collaborative effort that has established and
fostered an on-going,long-term working working relationship between
NAS-CC and its neighboring communities through this Joint Land Use Study
(JLUS).The City has significantly contributed to the success of combating
encroachment of future land use surrounding airfields via land acquisition,
rezoning and legislation.The JLUS is a great tool to protect the military
training mission of NAS-CC;and protect the public health,safety,quality of life
and economic development in the community.
The presentation team presented the following information:a background of
the JLUS;implementation actions;JLUS-related Navy actions and next steps
including:additional city-initiated rezoning of public and private land at
Waldron and Cabaniss Fields;seeking congressional authorization to swap
City-owned land under Navy flight zones with Navy land not located under a
flight zone;a resolution to add a non-voting ex-officio representative of
NAS-CC to the Planning Commission;and applying for an Office of Economic
Adjustment Grant.
Council members discussed the following topics:rezoning at Waldron and
Cabaniss Fields;land swap opportunities;surplus properties;vertical
obstruction subzones;and support for clear air space.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 23 -28)
23. Discussion and possible action related to Construction and/or
other contracts for and related to improvements, renovations,
and/or repairs in areas of and in the vicinity of TC Ayers Park,TC
Ayers Pool, and/or the proposed Harbor Bridge, including, but not
limited to, new or existing aquatic facilities,which may further
include procurements necessary because of unforeseen damage
to public machinery, equipment or other property and further
including potential consideration of ordinance(s)appropriating
funds for the aforesaid activities and declaring an emergency, if
necessary.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 23.
Council Member McComb announced that he was abstaining from this item.
City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that as part of the Harbor Bridge Project,
the City committed to open the T.C.Ayers Pool,which is located within T.C.
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Ayers Park,by Memorial Day 2017 in conjunction with the opening of other City
parks.
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this
item is to amend the FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program Budget by adding
the T.C.Ayers Pool Improvements project;transferring and appropriating
$712,558 from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to the Parks and
Recreation Capital Improvement Program Fund;and authorizing the execution
of a construction contract with Barcom Construction,Inc.in the amount of
$589,181;and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to comments from the public.Adam Carrington,
2949 River Bend Court,stated that the pool is not the top priority for the
community and recommended building a splash pad and pavilion.
Council members discussed the following topics:the project not being in the
best interest of the community and the need to honor the commitment made to
the Texas Department of Transportation.
The following ordinance was considered:
Ordinance amending the FY 2017 Capital Improvement Program Budget
adopted by Ordinance No.030936 to add Project No.T17021 TC Ayers Pool
Improvements;transfer and appropriate$712,558 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance in No.1020 General Fund to No.3280 Parks and Recreation CIP Fund;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a construction contract
with Barcom Construction,Inc.in the amount of$589,181 for TC Ayers Pool
Improvements;and declaring an emergency.
Mr.Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by Council
Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 5- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member McComb
Enactment No:031104
24. Amending Ordinance Calling for May 6, 2017 Special Election
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031081 by appointing Election
Officials and identifying polling places for Special Election to be held
on May 6, 2017 in the City of Corpus Christi for the election of Mayor;
and declaring an emergency.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 24.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated
that the purpose of this item is to amend the ordinance calling for the May 6,
2017 Special Election by establishing polling places;and identifying election
officials,including precinct judges,alternate judges,and the early voting ballot
board.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and City Secretary Huerta discussed the following topics:
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including the language,Wynn Seale,to polling place 45;and the City Charter
requirement regarding the vacancy for Mayor.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on emergency and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council Member
McComb,Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031105
25. Appointment of Financial Advisor for Utility System Revenue
Refunding Bonds,Series 2017A
Motion authorizing the appointment of and approving the contract for
M. E. Allison, &Co., as Financial Advisor for the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017A in an
amount not to exceed $77,520,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 25.Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to appoint M.E.
Allison as Financial Advisor for a refunding opportunity for the City's utility
system of up to$77,520,000 in relation to the Choke Canyon debt and any
other utility system revenue bonds.There were no comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:the contract for Financial
Advisor awarded with each issuance of bonds;the contract with Fulbright&
Jaworski LLP for bond counsel;council direction to begin the request for
proposal(RFP)process for Financial Advisor;the possibility of modifying the
water rate structure;a discussion on the ability to provide customers a credit
for using additional water;and coordinating with bond counsel to bring back
the legal options to provide a rate structure that is more conducive to the use
of water at certain times of the year.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-051
26. Second Reading Ordinance -Authorizing the Issuance of
Refunding Bonds related to Choke Canyon Dam (1st Reading
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Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds", as further designated by
series and lien priority of revenue pledge, in an amount not to exceed
$77,520,000; making provisions for the payment and security thereof
by a lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the City's Utility System
which may be on a parity with certain currently outstanding Utility
System revenue obligations; stipulating the terms and conditions for
the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a parity therewith;
prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters
incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds;
including the approval and distribution of an official statement
pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of one or more paying
agent/registrar agreements, escrow agreements, and a purchase
contracts; complying with the requirements imposed by the letter of
representations previously executed with the depository trust
company; delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff
to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; and
providing an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 26.Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
refunding of the note payable to the Bureau of Reclamation,which was used to
pay for the construction of Choke Canyon Dam,and the potential refunding of
any callable utility system revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed
$77,520,000.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031106
27. Second Reading Ordinance -Authorizing the Issuance of
Refunding Bonds with the Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB)(1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2017" in
an amount not to exceed$51,300,000; making provisions for the
payment and security thereof by a junior and inferior lien on and
pledge of the net revenues of the City's Utility System on a parity with
certain currently outstanding Utility System revenue obligations;
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stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional
revenue bonds on a parity therewith; prescribing the form, terms,
conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds; including the approval of an
application to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the
execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, and an escrow
agreement; complying with the requirements imposed by the letter of
representations previously executed with the depository trust
company; complying with the regulations promulgated by the Texas
Water Development Board; delegating the authority of certain
members of the City staff to execute certain documents relating to the
sale of the bonds; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 27.Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
issuance of utility system revenue bonds from the Texas Water Development
Board in an amount not to exceed$51,300,000.There were no comments from
the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:the potential savings over
the life of the bonds and the expected interest rate.
Council Member McComb made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on second reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031107
28. Second Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of Solid
Waste Certificates of Obligation (1st Reading 3/21/17)
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of
Obligation, Taxable Series 2017" in an amount not to exceed
$2,500,000 for the purpose of financing costs associated with making
permanent public improvements to the City's Solid Waste System;
providing for the payment of said Certificates by the levy of an ad
valorem tax upon all taxable property within the City and further
securing said Certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged
revenues of the Solid Waste System; providing the terms and
conditions of said Certificates and resolving other matters incident and
relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of said
Certificates, including the approval and distribution of an Official
Statement; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
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agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the requirements
of the letter of representations on file with the depository trust
company; delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff
to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Certificates;
enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and
purpose of this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 28.Director of Financial Services
Constance Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the
issuance of up to$2,500,000 in certificates of obligation to fund a Gas
Collection and Control System and flare.There were no comments from the
public.
In response to a council member,Ms.Sanchez stated that the proceeds from
the sale of bonds are not for operating costs.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031108
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 29-33)
29. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds from
Reimbursement of Sexual Assault Examinations
Ordinance appropriating $72,000 in General Fund No. 1020 from the
reimbursement of forensic sexual assault examinations in the amount
of$72,000, and changing the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing revenue and
expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by$72,000 each.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 29.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to appropriate$72,000 from the reimbursement of
forensic sexual assault examinations associated with changes per State law.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina 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
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating Funds
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from the State of Texas Law Enforcment Standards and
Education (LEOSE)Account
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an annual allocation payment from the
State of Texas- Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
Account in the amount of$26,758.85; and appropriating funds from
the State of Texas- Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the amount of$26,758.85 in the No. 1074 Police
Grants Fund for training of police personnel and purchase of training
equipment.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 30.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate an annual allocation
payment from the State of Texas-Law Enforcement Officer Standards and
Education Account in the amount of$26,758.85 for training of police officers.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.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
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance-Conveying City-Owned Property to
Habitat for Humanity to Build Affordable Housing
Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of property located within the
city at 1906 Lipan Street, 1910 Lipan Street and 1914 Lipan Street to
Habitat for Humanity for construction of single-family affordable
housing, subject to specified conditions; authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the
transactions; and providing for severance.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 31.City Secretary Huerta announced
that Council Member Molina was abstaining from this item.Director of Housing
and Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this
item is to authorize the conveyance of three City-owned properties located at
1906 Lipan Street,1910 Lipan Street and 1914 Lipan Street to Habitat for
Humanity for the construction of single-family affordable housing.There were
no comments from the public.Barb Sweeney,Executive Director of Habitat for
Humanity,responded to council member questions.
Council members discussed the following topics:the timeframe to build;
clarification of the contract language referring to payment of closing costs and
where the funding would come from;incentives for utilities;the last property
conveyed to Habitat for Humanity;whether this program is available to other
entities;the number of vacant lots;a policy regarding the right of redemption;
the cost per home,size and income bracket.
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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: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
32. First Reading Ordinance-Lease Agreement with Nueces County
Community Action Agency for Birth-to-Five Head Start Program
City-Owned Properties
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a ten
year lease, with an option to renew for 10 years, with Nueces County
Community Action Agency (NCCAA)for eight real and personal
properties identified on the attached and incorporated Exhibit A, in
consideration of NCCAA operating Head Start Programs for eligible
citizens of Corpus Christi and maintaining the properties; and providing
for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 32.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
execute a ten year lease agreement with Nueces County Community Action
Agency(NCCAA)for eight City-owned properties which have eight Head Start
Programs on the property.There were no comments from the public.Alma
Barrera,Chief Executive Officer for NCCAA,responded to council member
questions.
Council members discussed the following topics:the ten-year terms of the
lease agreement;the land belonging to the City and the buildings being owned
and operated by NCCAA;and the renewal period.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
Abstained: 0
33. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the Amendments to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two Amended Project&
Financing Plans
Ordinance approving the amendments to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#2 amended Project and Financing Plans
approved by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number
Two, Corpus Christi, Texas on July 22, 2014, February 21, 2017, and
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March 7, 2017 regarding Park Road 22 Bridge Project, Packery
Channel monitoring and improvements, and updated information on
other Packery Channel projects; appropriating $4,000,000 from the
unreserved fund balance of the No. 1111 Reinvestment Zone No. 2
Fund; and amending the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 operating budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing expenditures by
$4,000,000.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 33.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the amendment to
the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 project and financing plans related
to Park Road 22 Bridge project;Packery Channel monitoring and Exhibit H six
pack projects.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for comments from the public.Johnny French,
4417 Carlton,stated that the six pack projects need to be completed before
approving funding Park Road 22 Bridge.
Council members discussed the following topics:amendments to the
financing plan related to marine patrol and administrative functions;2014
amendments approved by the TRIZ#2 Board that were not approved by City
Council;whether the Island Strategic Action Committee(ISAC)was presented
with the 2014 amendments;and Exhibit J not being included in the financing
plan.
Council Member Smith made a motion to table to ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was tabled 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
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 34-36)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.
Rose stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 34.
34. Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Contract for the
City of Corpus Christi Desalination Program (Capital Improvement
Program) (Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 3 to the professional services contract with Freese
and Nichols, Inc. (FNI) of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$1,202,750 for a total restated fee of$2,268,784 for the City of Corpus
Christi Desalination Program for variable salinity desalination pilot
implementation. (Capital Improvement Program)
This item was presented. It was recommended that this item appear on the city
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council agenda after the city council has a workshop on this item.
35. Supply Agreement for Sodium Bisulfite for the Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Southern Ionics, Inc., of West Point, Mississippi for the
purchase of Sodium Bisulfite ("chemical") in response to Request for
Bid No. 1026 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a
total amount not to exceed $372,677.81, with an estimated
expenditure of$155,282.42 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the
Wastewater Fund. The term of the agreement is for one year with an
option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to
the approval of the supplier and the City Manager or designee.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Motion authorizing renewal of property insurance
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
necessary to renew property insurance, including All Risk, Flood,
Named Storm, Wind/Hail, Earthquake, and Equipment Breakdown
insurance through Carlisle Insurance Agency, Broker of Record, for
upcoming policy year(May 5, 2017-May 5, 2018)and policy years
2018-19 and 2019-20 in exchange for an annual premium in amounts
not to exceed the total amount of original bid ($2,001,750) and further
subject to the reduced premium of$1,952,914.52 for upcoming policy
year, of which $797,217.16 is required for the remainder of FY
2016-2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFING: (ITEM 37)
37. Process for City Charter Review
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 37.City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated
that the purpose of this item is to begin preliminary discussions regarding
review of the City Charter Review.Per state law,the Charter may not be
amended more than every two years,730 days.The next available uniform
election date would be on November 5,2019.City Secretary Huerta provided
the following discussion topics for City Council input:who would lead the
comprehensive review of the Charter;the proposal process;and the
appointment process the Council would prefer to use for the Charter Review
Committee members.
Council members discussed the following topics:an overall comprehensive
review of the entire Charter;a charter commission comprised of citizens with
support by in-house legal staff;simplifying the language in the Charter;
nominations for the committee to be made by each individual council member
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and confirmed by a majority of the City Council;and revisiting the discussion
after the upcoming special election for mayor.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Legislative Update.Director of
Intergovermental Relations Tom Tagliabue provided updates on the following
legislation:revenue cap bill;school financing;short-term vacation rentals;
small cell node technology;transportation network companies;immigration
enforcement;tree regulations; plastic bag bans;manufactured home
communities;local debt issuance; use of the rainy day fund to address the
Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant(DEAAG)Program;possible
budgets cuts for universities;transportation funding;prohibiting tax
abatements for windfarms;and the seller's disclosure bill.
Council members discussed providing feedback on the City's position on bills
and fuel tax.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 39 and 411
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Executive Session Items 39 and 41.The
Council went into executive session at 6:57 p.m.The Council returned from
executive session at 7:54 p.m.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation (In re Mark Scott) and other
legal issues related to Article II of the Charter of the City of Corpus
Christi, matters related to eligibility to serve on City Council, term
limits, the application of term limits provisions of the City Charter to
Mark Scott, the application of candidacy qualification provisions by the
City Secretary and presiding officer, and timing issues related thereto,
candidacy qualifications pursuant to the Texas Election Code, Texas
Election Code 145.003, litigation relating to the aforementioned issues,
and other legal questions related thereto.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
41. 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 annexation,
disannexation, apportionment of extra-territorial jurisdiction between
municipalities, interlocal agreements with water districts and
neighboring municipalities, contracts for the potential economic
development agreement(s)with entities that are considering the
construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities that
will be consumers of water and wastewater services and pursuant to
Texas Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential
commercial or financial information pertaining to the aforesaid
business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand
in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may conduct
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economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
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