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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 30, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on June 13, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of June, 2017.
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Tuesday,May 30,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Joe McComb called the meeting to order.
B. Invocation to be given by Rabbi Ilan Emanuel, Congregation Beth Israel.
Rabbi Ilan Emanuel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jason
Palmore, Marching/Concert Band Member,Veterans Memorial High School
Sophomore.
Mr.Jason Palmore 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,City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
Present: 7- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Greg Smith,and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Lucy Rubio
E. Proclamations/Commendations:
1. Presentation of Laserfiche's 2017 Pioneer Award
Mayor McComb recognized City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta who received the
Laserfiche's 2017 Pioneer Award for groundbreaking efforts to streamline
information management with Laserfiche.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
1)The Texas Water Development Board is sponsoring a financial assistance
workshop in Corpus Christi on Tuesday,June 6,2017 at 9:00 a.m.in the City
Council Chambers.The workshop will provide valuable information on water
project needs.Registration is encouraged at can be done at www.twdb.tx.gov.
2)City Manager Rose recognized and congratulated new Assistant Fire Chief
of Training Doug Matthijetz.3)City Manager Rose recognized the following
Fleet Department employees who recently completed compressed natural gas
(CNG)maintenance training:Heavy Equipment Mechanic Jacob Garcia;Heavy
Equipment Mechanic Mark Lovett;Heavy Equipment Mechanic Robert Castillo;
and Senior Equipment Mechanic Dennis Bundy.
a. OTHER
State Representative Todd Hunter gave a brief overview of the 85th session of
the Texas Legislature.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 23. 2017, Special Meeting of May 18, 2017
and Workshop of May 18, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Michael
Hunter made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed with an unanimous vote(Council Members Rubio and Smith
-absent).
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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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 McComb referred to comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,
4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the recent legislative changes related to
transportation network companies and the possibility of Uber operating in
Corpus Christi and the vacant at-large council member position.Abel Alonzo,
1701 Thames,spoke regarding the"I Believe in Me"Run/Walk event and
thanked Council Member Guajardo,City Manager Rose,Police Chief Mike
Markle,Program Manager Laura Gonzales,and various staff for helping to
make the event a success.Neil McQueen,4213 Estate Drive,spoke regarding
storm water quality and continuing to educate the public on storm water.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.A council member requested that Item 12 be pulled for
individual consideration.City Secretary Huerta announced that Council
Member Hunter would be abstaining on Item 7.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
3. Resolution approving application for the Automobile Burglary and
Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA) grant within the Police
Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit a grant
application in the amount of$488,211 to the Automobile Burglary Theft
Prevention Authority(ABTPA)to continue the motor vehicle theft
enforcement grant within the Police Department for Year 17 with a City
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cash match of$710,217, in-kind match of$58,406, and program
income match of$9,517 for a total project cost of$1,266,351 and
authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager's designee to apply
for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031157
4. Construction Contract for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi Truck
Inspection Staging Area
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi, Texas
in the amount of$1,109,801.44 for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
Truck Inspection Staging Area for the total Base Bid plus Additive
Alternate No. 1.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-069
5. Supply Agreement for liquid aluminum sulfate for water treatment
(Council Priority -Water)
Motion approving a supply agreement with Chemtrade Chemicals US,
LLC, of Parsippany, New Jersey for liquid aluminum sulfate for water
treatment in accordance with RFB 1072, based on lowest responsive,
responsible bid, for a total amount of$1,532,180.00 of which
$510,727.00 is budgeted in the Water Funds for FY2016-17.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-070
6. Service Agreement for Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Inspection and Cleaning of Large Diameter Wastewater Lines for
Wastewater Department
Motion approving a service agreement with CSI Consolidated, LLC
dba Clean Serve, LLC, of Pearland, Texas for closed circuit televised
inspection (CCTV) of large diameter wastewater lines in accordance
with RFB 1004/194, based on lowest responsive, responsible bid, for a
total amount of$536,553.75 of which $134,138.00 is budgeted in the
Water Fund for FY2016-17. The term of this 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: M2017-071
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8. Amendment No. 1 to the Recycling Services Contract with BFI
Waste Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First
Amendment to the Collection, Processing, and Marketing Residential
Recycling Commodities contract with BFI Waste Services of Texas,
LP, and ratifying the effective date of the amendment to be May 1,
2017.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-072
9. Purchase of 12 inch steel pipe for Gollihar Street Improvement
Project
Motion approving the purchase of 12 inch steel pipe for the Gas
Department from Texas Pipe &Supply Company, of Corpus Christi,
Texas, in response to Request for Bid No. 1124 based on the lowest,
responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
$106,954.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-073
10. Service Agreement for Appraisal Services for Corpus Christi
International Airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Aviation Management Consulting Group, Centennial,
Colorado, for appraisal services for the Corpus Christi International
Airport, in accordance with RFP No. 180, based on responsive and
responsible proposal. The agreement will be for$140,000.00, and
$30,000.00 will be funded in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement
is for five years, subject to the approval of the Contractor and the City
Manager, or designee.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-074
11. Resolution supporting the application for financial assistance
from the Texas Water Development Board to refund the Choke
Canyon debt obligation (Council Priority-Water)
Resolution requesting financial assistance from the Texas Water
Development Board for the refunding of City obligations incurred by
the City under Federal Contract No. 6-07-01-X0675 by and among the
City, the United States of America, and the Nueces River Authority;
authorizing City staff and consultants to coordinate the submission of
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the application to the Texas Water Development Board for funding
from its Water Development Fund; and other matters in connection
therewith.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031158
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code and Drought
Contingency Plan (City Council Priority -Water)(1st Reading
5/23/17)
Ordinance amending City Code of Ordinances, Sections 55-152 and
55-153, to revise Drought contingency Stage 1 and 2 triggers and
Drought Management Practices; authorizing amendment to the
Drought Contingency Plan approved by Ordinance No. 029846 and
amended by Ordinance No. 030545 to reflect the changes to Sections
55-152 and 55-153; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031160
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to modify the
Auto Wrecker Ordinance and appropriating funds related to said
modifications (Tabled 4/25/17) (1st Reading 5/23/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 57,Article V"AUTOWRECKERS"of the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances by adding an impound vehicle
administrative fee of$20 per vehicle; appropriating $61,000 in General
Fund No. 1020 for four full-time equivalent(FTE) personnel and
software upgrades; changing the FY 2016-2017 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing revenue and
expenditures in the General Fund No. 1020 by$61,000 each; and
providing an effective date, for severance, and for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031161
15. Second Reading Ordinance-One-way traffic flow along Rancho
Vista Boulevard, between Yorktown Boulevard and future
extension of Oso Parkway (1st Reading 4/25/17)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-250 Schedule I -One Way Streets and Alleys by changing
designated portions of Rancho Vista Boulevard East and Rancho Vista
Boulevard West from a two-way traffic pattern to a one-way traffic
pattern; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 031162
16. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to Eliminate
Utility Account Transfer Fee in Certain Circumstances(1st
Reading 5/23/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 55, Section 55-22, of the Code of
Ordinances to eliminate the assessment of an administrative utility
account transfer fee when related to a relocation of the customer due
to a government-funded project; and providing for severance,
publication, and an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031163
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 115
Waco Street(1st Reading 5/23/17)
Case No. 0417-03 ERF Real Estate, Inc.: A change of zoning from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District. The
property is described as being Blucher Subdivision A, Lot 10, located
on the northwest corner of Waco Street and Kinney Street.
Staff Recommendation (April 19, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"IH" Heavy Industrial District to
the "IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof, approval of"Cl"
Intensive Commercial District.
Planning Commission (April 19, 2017):
Approval of the change in zoning from the"IH" Heavy Industrial District
to the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by ERF Real Estate, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Blucher Subdivision A, Lot 10, from the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District to the"IL" Light Industrial District;
amending Plan CC to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,rezoning of property at 115 Waco.Interim
Director of Development Services Julio Dimas and a council member
discussed the policy discouraging rezoning from one industrial district to
another and the unknown future uses of the property.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Les Daniels,555
Carancuhua,requested an explanation on the ordinance language regarding
the repealer clause and publication.Joe Benavides,410 Atlantic,spoke in
support of the rezoning.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
appoved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina and Council Member
Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031159
7. Approving an Extension to the Agreement with Valero Refining -
Texas, L.P.for recycled water(Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Sixty-day Extension to the Agreement for Exclusive Reservation of
Recycled Water with Valero Refining -Texas, L.P. (Valero)for 4
million gallons per day (mgd).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,approval of an extension to the agreement
with Valero Refining-Texas,L.P.for recycled water.Council Member Hunter
abstained on this item.Council members discussed the following topics:
consideration to table this item until after a decision is made on the
wastewater management plan,Agenda Item 20;consideration to table Agenda
Item 20 until the entire council can be present to take a vote;and whether
Valero Refining-Texas,L.P.will be impacted if this item is tabled.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table this item until June 13,2017,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was tabled to the city
council meeting of June 13,2017 by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Smith and Council Member
Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 17)
17.
Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Unified Development Code and the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances related to carports
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code related to
carports by revising subsections 1.11.3 "Defined Terms,"3.12.1
"Applicability,"4.2.5.6 "Types of Yards,"and 5.3.2 "Specific Accessory
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Uses and Structures;"; amending the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances Chapter 14, Article XIII "Development Services Fees"
subsection 14-1306 Special Fees and subsection 14-1361 Zoning
Ordinace Fees; providing for severance; providing for penalties;
providing for publication; and providing an effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development Services
Julio Dimas stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code and the City's Code of Ordinances to allow existing
carports to remain in the front yard setback and create a process for new
carport construction in the front yard setback.Mr.Dimas provided a brief
overview of the background regarding carports and recommendations.
Existing Carport recommendations include:removing the zoning requirement;
requiring WPI-2 certification for state windstorm requirements;basic site plan
and at least four(4)photographs of existing carport showing location on the
property;and a one time$50 registration fee.New carport recommendations
include: Board of Adjustment review and half-fee of$318;standard building
permit;and standard windstorm certification process.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour,spoke
regarding the City's possible liability for not enforcing codes regarding
carports.Sandra Ramirez,4317 Brentwood,said she is in support of the
ordinance because she is interested in getting a permit to install a new carport.
Rudy Tejano Pena,4213 Clinton,spoke regarding enforcement of existing
codes and educating citizens about non-conforming carports.Margareta
Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding insurance for carports and in support of
the ordinance.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the number of
carports identified that are not in compliance with codes;enforcing codes
related to carports;whether any carports have blown away due to heavy
winds;examples of the average costs for a building permit for a single-car
carport;self-registration by owners;consideration to move forward with code
recommendations for new carports;educating the public about
non-conforming carports;adjustments to the front setback;additional fees
burdening citizens with existing carports;the existing ordinance regarding
carports;citizens contacting Development Services for permits;
grandfathering existing carports from WPI-2 certification for state windstorm
requirements;the inability to waive state requirements;whether the City is
liable for non-compliant carports;other coastal counties that have
implemented codes regarding carports;state requirements for detached
versus attached carports;the grace period recommended for existing carport
owners;aesthetics and safety aspects of carports;and a future workshop to
continue discussions on this item.
Council Member Smith made a motion to table this item,seconded by Council
Member Molina.This Ordinance was tabled by the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
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N. RECESS FOR CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 18)
Mayor McComb recessed the regular Council meeting to hold a Special
Corporation Meeting of the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
18. Special Corporation Meeting of the North Padre Island
Development Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
O. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the regular Council meeting.
P. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 19-22)
19. Contract for Professional Services for Packery Channel
Monitoring
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
contract for professional services with Texas A& M University-
Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) in the amount of$257,745 for Packery
Channel Monitoring.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Assistant City Manager Keith Selman
stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an agreement with Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi for Packery Channel Monitoring.There were
no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, •
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-075
20. Resolution approving the Wastewater Management Plan
Resolution approving the City of Corpus Christi Wastewater
Management Plan Final Report ("Final Report") regarding options for
improvements to the City's wastewater treatment plants ("WWTPs")
and adopting Option 1 as stated in the Final Report which provides for
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maintaining all existing VWVfPs.
This item was discussed during the discussion on Item 7.This Resolution was
tabled to June 13,2017 by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Smith and Council Member
Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
21. Resolution for the purchase and installation of PCR Thermocycler
equipment for the Health Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to purchase
QuantStudio Dx equipment and installation for the Health Department
from Fisher Scientific Company LLC, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
based on a sole source for a total amount not to exceed $184,253.50;
and finding that the purchase of this QuantStudio Dx equipment and
installation is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and
safety of the City's residents.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase and install
laboratory equipment in the amount of$184,253.50 for testing and responding
to Zika,Ebola,and other high-consequence infectious diseases.There were no
comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Ms.Rodriguez stated that the service
contract is included in the price.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031164
22. Service Agreement for Dumpster Collection Services
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Mark Dunning Industries, Inc., of Dothan, Alabama for
dumpster collection services, in accordance with Request for Bid No.
1013, based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total
amount not to exceed $110,454.59, with an estimated expenditure of
$42,581.31 in FY 2016-2017. The term of this contract will be for one
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year with options to extend for two additional one-year periods at the
sole discretion of the City.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a
service agreement with Mark Dunning Industries for dumpster collection
services fora total amount no to exceed$110,454.59,with an estimated
expenditure of$42,581.31 in FY2016-2017.The term of this contract will be one
year with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods.Assistant
Director of Financial Services Kim Baker was available to respond to
questions.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Bill Killian,14590 Santa
Gertrudis,requested consideration to award the contract to Killian Calderon
Disposal and reject staff's recommendation and addressed the issues of local
preference and business personal property taxes.Scott Smith,Mark Dunning
Industries,spoke regarding the company's local presence and payment of City
permits and requested consideration for City Council to support staff's
recommendation on the lowest,responsive,responsible bidder.Matt Erkstrom,
1102 Access Lane,spoke regarding business owners'responsibility to remit
business personal property taxes.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the need to discuss
local preference and the procurement process;award of the contract based on
lowest,responsive,responsible bidder;concern with business personal
property taxes;the option to exercise the renewal options;bidder
requirements;and the bidder's price factored over the initial term of contract
with the option to extend for two-additional one-year periods.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the motion to award the
contract for one year without the option to extend,seconded by Council
Member Guajardo.The motion to amend was passed and approved with the
following vote:Council Members Smith,Garza,Guajardo,and Hunter,voting
"Aye";Mayor McComb and Council Members Vaughn and Molina,voting"No";
Council Member Rubio-absent.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion as amended,
seconded Council Member Smith.This Motion was passed as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-076
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 1:32 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 23)
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23. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the Unified Development
Code -Adding a Non-Voting Ex-Officio Navy Representative to the
Planning Commission
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code Section 2.3.2
Establishment, Membership and Procedure by adding a non-voting
ex-officio Navy representative to the Planning Commission; providing
for severance; providing for penalty; providing for publication; and
effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Assistant Director of Planning and ESI
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code by adding a non-voting ex-officio Navy representative to
the Planning Commission.The Joint Land Use Study recommended the
addition of the Navy representative to the Planning Commission to allow the
Navy a more interactive role in platting and zoning cases.Ben Pollack,
Planning Liaison for Naval Air Station Corpus Christi,was present.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: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 0
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 24-30)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 25,29,and 30.A council
member requested information on Item 28.
24. Purchase of Wavetronix Radar Detection Systems for Traffic
Signal Systems (Council Priority-Streets)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a purchase
from Twincrest Technologies, of Fort Worth, Texas for six Wavetronix
radar detection systems in accordance with the cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for a
total amount of$99,400.00 and funded by the Redlight Photo Fund.
This item is a one-time purchase.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Master Service Agreement for Evaluation, Prioritization and
Design of Major Ditch Improvements (Capital Improvement
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Project)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Master
Service Agreement(MSA)with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc.
(LAN) of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$500,000 for
evaluation, prioritization and design of Major Ditch Improvements.
(Capital Improvement Project)
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
26. Supply Agreement for Saddle Service Taps for Waterlines
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with HD Supply Waterworks of Corpus Christi, Texas for
the purchase of saddle service taps for waterlines in response to RFB
1069 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total
amount not to exceed $35,559.17, with an estimated expenditure of
$11,853.00 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Warehouse Stores
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.
27. Service Agreement for Electrical Repair for Sunrise Beach,
Rincon Pump Station and Wesley Seale Dam (Council Priority -
Water)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Advantage Electrical Contracting & Maintenance, Inc.,
of Corpus Christi, Texas for the Electrical Services for Sunrise Beach,
Rincon Pump Station and Wesley Seale Dam in response to RFB
1056 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total
amount not to exceed $49,475 with an estimated expenditure of
$16,492 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Water 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 the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Purchase of four Kubota RN 900 Series for Parks and Recreation
and Utilities
Motion approving the purchase of four Kubota RTV 900 Series from
Kubota Tractor Corporation, from Torrance, California, based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local Government
Purchasing Cooperative, dba BuyBoard for the total amount not to
exceed $62,923.16. Funds are budgeted in FY2016-2017.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Lease-Purchase One Peterbilt 320 Chassis with Roll-Off and
Three Peterbilt 367 Transfer Tractors for Solid Waste Operations
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to lease-purchase
one Peterbilt 320 chassis,with a roll-off and three Peterbilt 367
transfer tractors from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., of Houston,
Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with
Houston-Galveston Area Council, for a total amount not to exceed
$799,455 of which $13,274 is budgeted in General Fund for
FY2016-17. Remaining payments will be requested in future years
during the normal budget process.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
30. Amendment of Subscription Service Licenses for the Human
Resources Department-Elearning
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
amendment for the continuation of subscription service licenses with
OpenSesame, Inc., of Portland Oregon, based on a sole source for a
total amount not-to-exceed $203,400 for the subscription service of
three years. Funds are available in the Human Resources FY
2016-2017 budget for the first of three annual expenditures of
$67,800.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 31)
31. Stormwater Quality
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Interim Assistant Director of Wastewater
Treatment Temple Williamson stated that the purpose of this item is to provide
an update on storm water management quality practices.Mr.Williamson
presented the following information:existing practices;the study area;a map
with areas of high concentration of floatable sources;the types of devices
used for upstream,midstream,and downstream;floatable strategy;location of
catch basin inserts;examples of catch basin inserts;and how residents can
help the City with storm water quality efforts.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:residents assisting
with storm water efforts;protection inlets;use of catch baskets at the outfalls
to the bay;funding from the RESTORE Act;concern with outfaill;
communication efforts;and engaging television stations to educate the
citizens.
T. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor McComb referred to Legislative Update.Director of Intergovernmental
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Relations Tom Tagliabue provided a brief update on the 85th Texas Legislative
Session including:Senate Bill 277.Military Base Protection;Defense Economic
Adjustment Assistance Program(DEAGG);seller's disclosure notice;not
having limitations on annexation to prevent encroachments;local
governments ending the session with no revenue caps,no changes to
annexation,no changes to eminent domain,no bond election restrictions,no
changes to school start dates,and no preemption of local ordinances on
short-term rentals,payday lending,red light cameras,license plate readers,
and plastic bags;the immigration enforcement bill;transportation network
companies rideshare bill;and small cell nodes.
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 -33)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 3:13 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
4:14 p.m.
32. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to potential
economic development agreement(s)with entities that are considering
the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities in
the City's territorial limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction 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).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
33. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of
Rodd Field Road &Yorktown Boulevard or legal actions related thereto
and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (including, but not
limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of Rodd Field Road &
Yorktown Boulevard) 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.
V. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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W. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
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