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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 May 9, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on May 16, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of May, 2017.
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City Secretary
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,May 9,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Pro Tem Lucy Rubio to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Pro Tem Lucy Rubio called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kevin Jennings gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Ethan Brown,
Mary Carroll High School Senior, National Honor Society Member.
Mr.Ethan Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.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 May 7- 13, 2017 "National Hurricane
Preparedness Week".
Proclamation declaring May 8-13, 2017, "National Economic
Development Week".
Proclamation declaring May 9, 2017, "The HOSPiS Awards to
Celebrate the Tourism Industry Day".
Proclamation declaring May 13-17, 2017, "First
Mahakumbhabhishekam Celebration Days".
Proclamation declaring May 15, 2017, "National Peace Officers
Memorial Day"and May 14-20, 2017"National Peace Officers
Memorial Week".
Proclamation declaring May 2017, "Elder Abuse Prevention Month".
Proclamation declaring May 2017, "Older Americans Month".
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio presented the proclamations.
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 Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to comments
from the public.Rick Milby,4412 High Ridge Drive,thanked the City Council for
their service;congratulated Mayor-Elect McComb;and spoke regarding the
future ordinance relating to regulation of carports.Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour,
thanked the City Council for their public service and expressed concerns
regarding building codes for new construction.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,
thanked the City Council and Police Chief Mike Markle for their service to the
community.Jamey Jones,302 Cape Hatteras Drive;Anthony Gonzalez,8041
SPID;Dee Lynn Braman,1717 Ocean Drive;Daniel Kublicki,6037 Tarafaya
Drive;Michelle Ewing,1901 Caribbean;Steve Coronado,3035 Ayers Street
asked for an increase in the number of police and firefighters and requested
additional funding for public safety equipment.Rick Robertson,315 Del Mar
Boulevard,spoke regarding inaccurate charges on his utility bill.Ginny Cross,
602 N.Staples,read a resolution passed by the United Corpus Christi Chamber
of Commerce supporting a Bond 2018 Election.Susie Luna Saldana,4710
Hakel,thanked the City Council for their actions related to the dog park and
asked for an increase in the number of police officers.Abel Alonzo,1701
Thames,spoke regarding the following:the leadership of City Manager Rose;
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the upcoming"City Hall at the Mall"event;and encouraged the City Council to
acknowledge the good work performed by City civilian employees.Rudy
Medina,5413 Cain Drive,spoke regarding code enforcement violations in his
neighborhood and the need for enforcement.Ray Madrigal,4253 Dody,
congratulated Mayor-Elect McComb;and discussed the need to address
domestic violence in the community;and changes made by the Buccaneer
Commission to the parade schedule.
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 conversion to return to chloramine water
disinfectant.2)City Manager Rose recognized the following Utilities
Department employees:Water Quality Field Technicians Kristopher Cortinas,
Pete Freeman and Christopher Aguilar who received a Class D Water License
and Water Quality Specialist Kyle Luce who received a Class D Wastewater
License.3)City Manager Rose recognized Police Officer Skylar Baker who was
honored by the Corpus Christi Police Department as"Officer of the Year"and
the recipient of the Kiwanis Club"Chief Floyd Simpson Officer of the Year"
award.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 25, 2017 and Workshops of April 27, 2017
and May 1, 2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to approval of the minutes.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta stated that the workshop minutes of April 27,2017 and May
1,2017 need to be amended to reflect that Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice
was present in place of City Attorney Miles K.Risley.
Council Member Rudy Garza made a motion to approve the minutes as
amended,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Code Board of Appeals
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Electrical Advisory Board
Library Board
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Transportation Advisory Commission
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to board and committee appointments.The
following appointments were made:
Building Code Board of Appeals
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Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Chuck Anastos(Architect),
Garry M.Camp(General Contractor),and Randy Farrar(Building Industry),
seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Margie C.Rose,Richie
Quintero,Tom Tagliabue,Pat Eldridge(Alternate),Rebecca L.Huerta
(Alternate),Lawrence Mikolajczyk(Alternate),and Mark Van Vleck(Alternate),
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Keith Selman and Rudy
Bentancourt,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Rudy Garza,Michael T.
Hunter,Ben Molina,and Greg Smith,seconded by Council Member Guajardo
and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Vaughn nominated Lynn Frasier(Restaurant Industry).
Council Member Smith nominated Fred F.Soward Ill(Restaurant Industry).
Council Member Hunter nominated Josh Richline.
Council Members Garza,Rubio and Vaughn voted for Lynn Frasier.Council
Members Smith,Guajardo and McComb voted for Fred F.Soward Ill.Council
Members Molina and Hunter voted for Josh Richline.
With no nominee receiving a majority vote,a runoff was conducted between
the two nominees receiving the highest number of votes,Lynn Frazier and
Fred F.Soward.
Fred F.Soward Ill(Restaurant Industry)was appointed with Council Members
Hunter,McComb,Guajardo,Smith,and Garza voting for Fred F.Soward Ill and
Council Members Molina,Vaughn and Rubio voting for Lynn Frasier.
Electrical Advisory Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Robert Aguilar(Master
Electrician)and Robert Sandate(Electrical Supply Business Representative),
seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint David S.Schury(Commercial
Builder),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio made a motion to appoint David A.Carranco
(Journeyman Electrician),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Lyndon E.Smiling(Not
Connected with Electrical Industry),seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rubio and
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passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint William R.Ashcroft Jr.(Utility
Power Distributor Representative),seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rubio and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint John McMullan(Registered
Professional Engineer),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously.
Library Board
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio made a motion to appoint Zoraida J.Basaldu,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member McComb made a motion to appoint Christine Head(Senior
Companion Program Volunteer),seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Richard J.Diaz,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-7)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,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
Abstained: 0
4. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Houston High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) program (1st Reading 4/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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documents necessary to accept a grant subaward in the amount of
$20,000 from the Executive Office of the President, Office of National
Drug Control Policy, to support the Police Department's role in the
Texas Coastal Corridor Initiative in the Houston High Intensity Drug
Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for additional overtime in an effort to
eradicate the synthetic cannabinoid epidemic; and appropriating the
$20,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031131
5. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the City Code to update
the Hazardous Substance Pipeline Ordinance (1st Reading
4/25/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 35 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to revise Article VII. - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES,
LIQUIDS, AND GAS PIPELINES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; and
providing for severance, publication, penalty, and an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031132
6. Second Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for developer for the construction of
wastewater collection line extension located south of Holly
Road and east of Rodd Field Road (1st Reading 4/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a
wastewater collection line extension construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with Palm Land Investments Inc.
("Developer"), for the construction of a sanitary sewer collection line
and appropriating $14,724.00 from the No. 4220 Sanitary Sewer
Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in accordance
with the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031133
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the sanitary sewer
infrastructure construction and wastewater lot and acreage fees
for Don Patricio, Block G, Lot 1R, located west of Waldron Road
and south of Don Patricio Road. (1st Reading 4/25/17)
Ordinance exempting Don Patricio, Block G, Lot 1R, located west of
Waldron Road and south of Don Patricio Road, from the payment of
wastewater lot/acreage fees under Section 8.5.2.G.1. of the Unified
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Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031134
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 22)
22. CCREDC Quarterly Update to City Council (Q2 2017)
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 22.lain
Vasey,President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item is to provide the EDC's
quarterly update.Mr.Vasey presented the following information:employment
numbers by sector;year-to-date goals and results;key economic indicators;
legislative actions;and overview of major issues identified in 2016 and the first
quarter of 2017.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:recognition of EDC
staff for securing the ExxonMobil proect;the potential to generate additional
businesses in the area with the new ExxonMobil project;the status of
legislation;and the reasons for an increase in unemployment rates with the
increase in the total number of jobs.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio called for a recess at 1:33 p.m.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:06 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 8 -9)
8. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 3825 County Road 69
Case No. 0317-06 Prosperity Bank: A change of zoning from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CG-2"General Commercial
District. The property to be rezoned is described as a 0.629-acre tract
of land out of River Ridge Unit 2, Block 1, Lot 1A, as recorded in
Volume 68, Page 509, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas,
located on the west side of Hazel Bazemore Parkway (County Road
69) between Northwest Boulevard (FM 624)and Riverway Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 5, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Prosperity Bank("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning
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Map in reference to a 0.629-acre tract of land out of River Ridge Unit
2, Block 1, Lot 1A, as recorded in Volume 68, Page 509, Map Records
of Nueces County, Texas, from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to
the "CG-2"General Commercial District; amending Plan CC to account
for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 8.Interim
Director of Development Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this
item is to rezone the subject property to allow development of a small medical
office.Mr.Dimas stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of
the zoning change.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio closed the public hearing.
A council member asked for clarification on the location of the subject property
and its proximity to Hazel Bazemore Park and Prosperity Bank.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Urban Transportation Plan by removing the proposed extension
of Delgado Street between Greenwood Drive and Castenon Street
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan Map of
MobilityCC, a transportation element of the comprehensive plan of the
City of Corpus Christi (the"City"), by deleting the proposed extension
of Delgado Street, between Greenwood Drive and Castenon Street;
amending related elements of the comprehensive plan of the City;
providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 9.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Urban
Transportation Plan Map of MobilityCC by deleting the proposed extension of
Delgado Street between Greenwood Drive and Castenon Street.Mr.Dimas
stated that the Transportation Advisory Commission,Planning Commission,
and operating departments are recommending approval of the amendment.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio opened the public hearing.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.Mayor Pro Tem Rubio closed the public
hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 10 -17)
10. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds for
the FY 2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program within the
Police Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$310,000
from the State of Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division
for funding eligible under the FY2016 Department of Homeland
Security Grant Program Operation Stonegarden to reimburse fuel,
overtime, fringe benefits, and equipment expenditures for the Police
Department's enforcement efforts to reduce border-security risk; and
appropriating the$310,000 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 10.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of
$310,000 from the State of Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grant Division
for the FY2016 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program.The grant funding will
be used to reimburse the Police Department's enforcement efforts to reduce
cross-border interdiction,drug use,money laundering,and trafficking.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn 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
11. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the FY 2017 Click It Or Ticket Program within the Police
Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$27,964.96
from the State of Texas, Department of Transportation for the FY2017
Click It Or Ticket program grant; and appropriating the$27,964.96 in
the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.
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Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 11.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of
$27,964.96 from the State of Texas Department of Transportation for the
FY2017 Click It Or Ticket Program.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.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
12. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating funds for
the Community Preparedness Section -Laboratory Response
Network-Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(CPS-LRN-PHEP)grant within the Health Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Community Preparedness Section - Laboratory
Response Network- Public Health Emergency Preparedness
(CPS-LRN-PHEP)grant in the amount of$201,123.00, from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants
Fund, to provide continued emergency preparedness and response
laboratory activities for the contract period July 1, 2017, through June
30, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 12.Assistant Director of Public Health
Bill Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a
grant contract for the Laboratory Response Network grant in the amount of
$201,123 from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the contract
period July 1,2017 through June 30,2018.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member McComb 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
13. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds for
grant amendment for the Women, Infant and Chilldren's Nutrition
Program (WIC)grant within the Health Department
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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documents necessary to accept an amendment to a grant contract for
the Women, Infant and Children's Nutrition Program (WIC) grant in the
amount of$1,012,631.00, increasing the total amount to
$2,025,262.00, from the Texas Department of State Health Services in
the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund, to provide funds for the WIC
program for the amended contract period October 1, 2016, through
September 30, 2018; appropriating the increased grant amount; and
ratifying acceptance of the grant agreement to begin February 15,
2017.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 13.Assistant Director of Public Health
Bill Uhlarik stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,appropriate and
ratify a grant amendment from the Texas Department of State Health Services
for the Women,Infant and Children's Nutrition Program(WIC)grant in the
amount of$1,012,631,increasing the total amount to$2,025,262 for the
amended contract period October 1,2016 through September 30,2018.There
were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Uhlarik stated that the additional grant
funding is provided to extend the grant an additional 12 months.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.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
14. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing a Service Agreement for
Temporary Management and Operation of Al Kruse Tennis Center
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Service Agreement with Sweet Spot Tennis, LLC ("Contractor")for
management and operations of Al Kruse Tennis Center for a term of 4
months at$3,166 per month, with up to four additional one-month
extension option periods; and the Contractor will receive 95% of all Pro
Revenue and 50% of collected City Revenue at Al Kruse Tennis
Center and the City will receive 5% of all Pro Revenue and 50% of
collected City Revenue at Al Kruse Tennis Center.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 14.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a short-term service
agreement to manage and operate the Al Kruse Tennis Center until such time
that a new solicitation can be processed and a new contract is awarded.Staff
is currently benchmarking with other cities to obtain information on various
management options for tennis centers.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the reason the
contract is not for a full year term;the contract terms coinciding with the end
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of the term for the HEB Tennis Center;the beginning date of the contract;the
vendor,Sweet Spot Tennis,LLC,Gerald Tjon A Joe;concern with the
contractor receiving 95%of all pro revenue;the City's ownership of the tennis
center property and responsibility to pay utilities and insurance;Parks and
Recreation Department currently benchmarking with other cities to obtain
information regarding management operations;the number of private lessons
conducted;and revenue generated at Al Kruse and HEB Tennis Centers.
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: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member McComb, Council Member Molina, Council
Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
15. First Reading Ordinance-Closing a portion of a utility easement
located at 3733 South Port Avenue
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 268-square foot portion of an
existing utility easement out of a part of Great Gulf Corporation, Block
1, Lot 3, located at 3733 South Port Ave. and requiring the owner,
Nueces County Health and Retardation Community Center, to comply
with the specified conditions.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 15.Interim Director of Development
Services Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and
vacate a 268-square foot portion of an existing utility easement located at 3733
South Port Ave.There no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Dimas stated that there are not any
utilities in the easement.
Council Member McComb 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
16. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds bequeathed from
Paralee Price estate for Library
Ordinance appropriating $20,000 bequeathed from Paralee Price into
the Library Grants fund No 1068 to provide the opportunity for all
children to have access to cost-free educational materials at Corpus
Christi Public Libraries; and appropriating $5,000 bequeathed from
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Paralee Price into the Library Grants fund No 1068 for the designated
purpose of purchasing reading materials in large print format for the
Anita &W.T. Neyland library branch.
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 16.Library Director Laura Z.Garcia
stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$25,000 bequeathed from
the Paralee Price estate.The Corpus Christi Public Libraries will purchase
$20,000 in children's educational material and$5,000 in large print format for
the Anita&W.T.Neyland Library.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
17. First Reading Ordinance-Creation of new Industrial District
Agreement for Basic Equipment Co. Owned Property
Ordinance disannexing from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, an
approximately 3.41-acre tract of land owned by Basic Equipment
Company and located in Nueces County; adjusting the City
boundaries; amending Ordinance no. 029958 by adjusting the
boundary of the City's Industrial District No. 1 to include the
disannexed tract; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute an Industrial District Agreement with Basic Equipment
Company, requiring the payment of 100 percent of the ad valorem
taxes that would be due if the tract was in city limits, and to file the
Industrial District Agreement in the official records of Nueces County;
providing for publication; and providing for severance.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 17.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera
stated that the purpose of this item is to disannex land owned by Basic
Equipment Company,address the industrial district boundary,and execute an
industrial district agreement.Ms.Barrera presented the following:a map of the
industrial district;payment in lieu of taxes;a map of the property and the
proposed investment.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn 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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -21)
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Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.
Rose stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 21.A council
member requested information on Item 18.
18. Construction Contract for Community Park Development and
Improvements -Salinas Park(Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with D&SS Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$424,853 for the Community Park
Development and Improvements-Salinas Park. (Bond 2012,
Proposition 4).
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
19. Supply Agreement for Aggregate Trap Rock for the City's Street
Seal Coat Program
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, of San Antonio,
Texas for the purchase of aggregate trap rock in response to Request
for Bid No. 938 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a
total amount not-to-exceed $243,720.00, with an estimated
expenditure of$81,240.00 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Street
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 sole
discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution to intervene in AEP's filing at the Public Utility
Commission for an amendment to its Distribution Cost Recovery
Factors
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing intervention
in the Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 47015 regarding
AEP Texas Inc.'s application to amend its distribution cost recovery
factors to increase distribution rates within the City; finding that the
City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the
company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is
open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this resolution
to the company and legal counsel.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Reimbursement Resolution for Bond 2016 General Obligation
Bonds
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse
itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing
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various City improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt
obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes in an
amount not to exceed $18,350,000; authorizing other matters incident
and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS:JITEMS 23 -25)
23. Water Quality Projects Update
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to Item 23.Director of Water Clarence Wittwer
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on the water quality
projects.The presentation team included:Water Quality Manager Gabriel
Garcia,Utilities System Manager Rafael Martinez,and Water Resources
Manager Steve Ramos.
Mr.Wittwer presented the following information:water quality progress;the
actions the City has implemented and current and future actions to address the
water system including source,treatment,and distribution; highlighted
projects including:solids management,the Nueces River Raw Water Pump
Station,the new Chlorine Dioxide System and Improvements,Raw Water and
Chemical Feed Improvements,the Pilot Plant System and Testing,an Updated
Nitrification Action Plan,and Tank Mixing and Operation;the location,cost and
estimated timeline for the current capital improvement plan projects;water
systems projects in action;and a summary of the current status.Interim
Director of Development Services Julio Dimas provided a brief overview of the
status of the commercial,industrial,and private water well backflow devices.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:completion of the
Rand Morgan Storage Tank;previous discussions to allow Tuloso-Midway
Independent School District to paint their logo on Rand Morgan Storage Tank;
creation of a process for painting and advertising on storage tanks;sludge
removal process;the new chlorine dioxide system;public awareness of the
water quality projects;increase in pump size;peak demand on the system;
water supply from Mary Rhodes Pipeline and Garwood;the cost analysis for
the Pilot Plant System and the expected end result;comparison of the City's
water rates to other Texas cities;and sediment removal options.
24. Drought Contingency Plan Recommended Changes
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 24.Water Resources Manager Steve
Ramos stated that the purpose of this item is to recommend changes to the
current drought contingency plan.Mr.Ramos presented the following
information:the purpose of the drought contingency plan;state requirements;
the recommended changes to modify Stage 1 and Stage 2;how the changes
would effect customers today;and next steps.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:Stage 1 taking into
account if Lake Texana is less than 40%capacity;reviewing a combined water
supply or blended average when addressing more severe drought stages;the
City being more dependent on Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon;
concern with lessening the impact to get to Stage 2 and Stage 3;the agreed
order for Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi;average storage levels at
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Lake Texans;review of the drought contingency plan every five years;whether
the plan reflects pipeline water;informing the public of the changes to the
drought contingency plan;enforcement of the plan while the policy is being
updated;the public hearing tentatively scheduled for May 30,2017;being
proactive to drought responses;upcoming water releases in May-June
timeframe;plans to take water from Garwood Water Supply;addressing the
Garwood Water Supply in the future;and target demand reduction levels.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member McComb made a motion directing the City Manager to move
forward with the recommended changes and commended staff for bringing
forward the recommended changes,seconded by Council Member Smith and
passed(Council Member Garza-absent).
25. Variable Salinity Desalination Project
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 25.Project Manager L.J.Francis stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide recommendations on the future of
the Variable Salinity Desalination(VSD)project.Mr.Francis presented the
following information:a timeline of the VSD project;the differences between
the industrial desalination project and the VSD project;and production costs.
Staff recommends that the VSD program be placed on hold to negotiate a
transfer of U.S.Bureau of Reclamation grant funds to the Industrial
Desalination project and be provided an opportunity to monitor the progress of
the Industrial Desalination project.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the status of the
creation of a Local Government Corporation;negotiation of the transfer of
funds from the U.S.Bureau of Reclamation;the regional approach to water
supply;and the SWIFT fund application.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion to accept staffs recommendation,
seconded by Council Member McComb and passed unanimously.
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 26 -28)
Mayor Pro Tern Rubio referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council
went into executve session at 4:18 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 5:53 p.m.
26. 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
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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
economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible
economic development issues concerning said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
27. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.071and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule
1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues(including TCEQ
and EPA regulations) related to the provision of utility services in
industrial districts, desalination, reuse, utility rate design, and water
and wastewater treatment and distribution and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to 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 economic development
negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic development issues
concerning said business prospect(s).
City Secretary Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter abstained from
the discussion on this item.This E-Session Item was discussed in executive
session.
28. 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 Municipal
Court and Texas Government Code§551.074 (Personnel Matters)to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of Municipal Court Judges with possible
discussion and action in open session.
Mayor Pro Tem Rubio referred to Item 28 and the following ordinance was
considered:
Ordinance appointing Robert R.Garcia as a Part-Time Judge of the Municipal
Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi;determining salary;providing a
term of office;and declaring an effective date.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.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
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T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.
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