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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 June 13, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on June 20, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,June 13,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 p.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Barrera, Cornerstone Church.
Pastor Rick Barrera gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Keith Selman,
Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman 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- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,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 June 9-19, 2017, "152nd Anniversary of the
Juneteenth Celebration, The Spirit of Emancipation Days".
Proclamation declaring June 15-18, 2017, "88th League of United
Latin American Citizens State Convention Week".
Commendation for Amador Ysassi Duran -Vietnam War Veteran
Earns High School Diploma at Age 70.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and a Certificate of
Commendation.
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 deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Sammy Alcorta,5002 Royalton and Diana Sepulveda,4558 Silver
Hollow,recognized Council Member Rubio for being the Mistress of
Ceremonies and Council Member Vaughn for sponsorship of Alcorta's
Compania de Danza Folklorica"Inolvidable 2017"performance.Leta Danneuey,
3322 IH 69 Access Road,Robstown,Texas,spoke regarding arrest warrants
issued for her related to water service at 4702 Orchid Lane and requested
assistance to have the Water Department and Municipal Court work with her to
resolve the matter.Priscilla Tryon-Cambric,2814 Rogers Street;Barbara F.
Booker,522 Hancock Avenue#326;Gloria Randal Scott,4422 S.Alameda;Billy
Sayles,7209 Sugar Ridge;Dr.Pamela Sattiewhite,1202 Sam Rankin;and
Claude Axel,741 Crestview;spoke in support of Sylvia Oliver Tryon to fill the
vacant At-Large City Council position.Walter Brooks,3925 Wagner Lee,spoke
in opposition to carport regulations and asked the City Council to consider the
burden additional costs will have on citizens.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,
spoke on behalf of LULAC Council#1 and invited the public to attend the state
convention workshops and events.Robert Huff,5818 St.Andrews,asked the
City Council to get serious about making Corpus Christi a clean city and
issuing fines to individuals violating the law.Rodney Page,1519 Leopard,
requested assistance from the City to address wastewater problems on his
property.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding an ordinance
requiring street signs and addresses on building and requested that the City
address fixing potholes in private parking lots.
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F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies is on
site this week to determine how well the City of Corpus Christi's Parks and
Recreation Department meets 151 standards of excellence.The accreditation
assures policy makers,department staff,the public,and taxpayers that the
Parks and Recreation Department has been independently evaluated against
established benchmarks as delivering a high level of quality.The results of the
accreditation process should be expected within the next several months.2)
The City has partnered with Reliant and NRG Retail to provide two Beat the
Heat Cooling Centers in Corpus Christi.The centers are located at Lindale
Senior Center on Lindale Street and Oveal Williams Senior Center on Martin
Luther King Drive.The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.through September 29,2017.3)The public is invited to
attend a tour of the new Holly Road Elevated Water Storage Tank on Thursday,
June 15,2017 at 1:30 p.m.at 4917 Holly Road.City Staff will detail the design of
the new tank,how it will impact citizens and why it is needed.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 30, 2017 and Workshops of June 1, 2017 and
June 6, 2017.
Mayor McComb 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:
3. Airport Board
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Marina Advisory Committee
Mechanical Plumbing Advisory Board
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Airport Board
Council Member Hunter made a motion to appoint Donald M.Feferman
(Advisory,Non-Voting member)to a one-year term,seconded by Council
Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Margaret R.Obregon
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(Community At-Large),seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Marina Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Sharon Emerson
(Community At-Large),Clare Lee(Scientist),and Robert'Bob"Paulison
(Community At-Large),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Carl Suding(Irrigator)and
Mike Wanzer(Heating,Ventilation,Air Conditioning and Refrigeration),
seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Benny M.Franklin(Master
Plumber),seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Stacy Gallagher(Home
Building Industry),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Travis M.Yeary(Heating,
Ventilation,Air Conditioning&Refrigeration),seconded by Council Member
Hunter and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-9)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.A council member requested that Items 4 and 7 be pulled for
individual consideration.
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- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
5. 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
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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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-078
6. 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 of the City.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-079
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-081
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unified Development
Code-Adding a Non-Voting Ex-Officio Navy Representative to the
Planning Commission (1st Reading 5/30/17)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code by adding a
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non-voting ex-officio Navy representative to the Planning Commission;
providing for severance; providing for penalty; providing for publication;
and effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031165
4. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4,a purchase for six Wavetronix radar
detection systems for traffic signal systems.Director of Street Operations
Andy Leal addressed a council member's questions related to the following:
when the current system was installed; upgrading the current video system to
radar detection systems;and the new radar detection systems ability to
improve traffic flow and synchorization of lights.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-077
7. Purchase of four Kubota RTV 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.
Mayor McComb referred to item 7,the purchase of four Kubota RTV 900 Series
for the Parks and Recreation Department.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim
Davis responded and a council member discussed the following topics:
concern with replacing a four-year old unit;whether the new unit will need to
be replaced in four years;and storage location and maintenance of the
equipment.
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Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-080
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 10 -11)
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 4540 Tribble Lane
Case No. 0517-03 Magellan Terminal Holdings, LP.: A change of
zoning from the "CG-1" General Commercial District to the"IH" Heavy
Industrial District. The property is described as Webb Tract Port View
101.58 acres, located along the west side of Poth Lane, south of
Tribble Lane, and north of Interstate 37.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (May 17, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-1" General Commercial
District to the"IH" Heavy Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Magellan Terminal Holdings, LP. ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Webb Tract Port View 101.58
acres, from the "CG-1" General Commercial District to the"IH" Heavy
Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for above-ground fuel tanks.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:above-ground fuel
tanks currently in use at the subject property;the zoning request to build
additional above ground fuel tanks;whether the zoning request could be
achieved with a special permit on the subject property;clarification of the
location of the subject property;the purpose of the berms on the subject
property;and the ability to amend the Unified Development Code(UDC).
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 2121 Rand Morgan Road
Case No. 0517-04 MPM Development, LP: A change of zoning from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District. The property is described as being a Roberts Tract 2.064
acres out of Lots 3, 6, 11, 14 and 15 also known as Tract 1F, Roberts
Tract 31.119 acres out of Lots 3, 6, and 11, and Roberts Tract 6.517
acres out of Lots 3, 6, 11, and 14, and Roberts Tract 4.391 acres out
of Lots 3, 6, 11, 14 and 15 also known as Tract 1 F, located along the
west side of Rand Morgan Road, south of Leopard Street, and north of
Oregon Trail.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (March 19, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by MPM Development, LP. ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Roberts Tract 2.064 acres out of Lots
3, 6, 11, 14 and 15 also known as Tract 1F, Roberts Tract 31.119
acres out of Lots 3, 6, and 11, and Roberts Tract 6.517 acres out of
Lots 3, 6, 11, and 14, and Roberts Tract 4.391 acres out of Lots 3, 6,
11, 14 and 15 also known as Tract 1F, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the construction of single-family homes on approximately 167 lots
ranging from 5,500 to 10,000 square foot lots.Mr.Green stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:consideration in a
future bond election to include improvements to Rand Morgan Road to
accommodate increased traffic;and the differences between the"RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District and"RS-6"Single-family 6 District.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
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by Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 12 - 13)
12. Resolution supporting the Downtown Management District's
application for Cultural District Designation (Council Priority -
Economic Development)
Resolution supporting the Downtown Management Districts
application for the designation of a Cultural District and authorizing the
certification of a Cultural District to be named Downtown Corpus
Christi Cultural District for at least ten (10) years.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated
that the purpose of this item is to support the Downtown Management
District's(DMD)application for the designation of a Cultural District through a
program operated by the State of Texas.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the reason the DMD
is applying for cultural designation;the City is not obligated to any funding
beyond what is budgeted annually for the DMD;and clarification on the
language related to preserving and restoring historic buildings.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Hunter.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031166
13. 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
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during the normal budget process.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the lease-purchase of one
Peterbilt 320 Chassis with roll-off and three Peterbilt 367 transfer tractors for
the Solid Waste Department for a total amount not to exceed$799,455 of which
$13,274 is budgeted in the General Fund for FY2016-2017.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the transfer of solid
waste from the J.C.Elliott Transfer Station to the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill;
whether the public is allowed at the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill;a comparison of
miles to hours ratio on the vehicles;whether these vehicles are replacements
to the fleet;maintenance on the vehicles;the auction process and the
estimated residual value of existing tractors to be auctioned;and that the
funding is from the Solid Waste Operating budget.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2017-082
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb recessed the Council meeting at 1:26 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 2:01 p.m.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 14-15)
14. 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 by City Council on May 23, 2017,
which provides for maintaining all existing WWTPs, not relocating the
Greenwood WWTP, and flood proofing Greenwood WWTP instead.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Interim Director of Water Utilities Dan
Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the City of Corpus
Christi Wastewater Management Plan Final Report and adopt the modified
Option 1 as stated by the City Council on May 23,2017 which provides for
maintaining all existing WWTPs,not relocating the Greenwood WWTP,and
flood-proofing the Greenwood WWTP instead.Interim Director of Wastewater
Temple Williamson and Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck were available
to respond to questions.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Susie Luna Saldana,4710
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Hakel,asked for reconsideration to relocate the Greenwood WWTP.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:reconsideration to
relocate the Greenwood WWTP;flooding issues for residents near the
Greenwood WWTP;the current condition of the Greenwood WWTP;
consideration to look at a 60-day plan on how to operate,maintain and to
consolidate using the Stantec Option 4D plan with options as defined by the
council after the 60-day report;odor problems and solutions to improve odor
at the Greenwood WWTP;new technology that would protect from flooding
near the Greenwood WWTP;concern with the cost associated with the Stantec
Option 4D;aTexas Municipal League report on statewide residential and
commercial wastewater costs;Greenwood WWTP currently being the most
efficient plant;the reason the City has the highest wastewater rates in Texas;
the cost to consolidate the WWTPs;a plan to address the collection system;
low cost benefits of dredging Oso Creek;consideration to develop a Request
for Proposal(RFP)for a public/private partnership to address the collection
system and plants moving forward;cleanout of Oso Creek brush to address
flooding issues;whether Option 1 will address flooding issues and odor
control;the cost to repair the plants;concerns with discharge permits;the
original costs to build Greenwood WWTP;the lifecycle of a WWTP;updating
the plant versus building a brand new structure;whether the City is under an
agreed order for the WWTPs;when the Oso WWTP was originally built;
financial errors in the Stantec report;clarification on the timeframe for the
Option 1;the cities of San Antonio and Dallas having lower wastewater rates
because there are fewer plants and much larger populations and volume;
development of the subdivision located near the Greenwood WWTP;
wastewater rates increasing regardless of repairing or consolidating the
WWTPs;statistics related to compliance at the WWTPs for 2014 and 2015;the
cost to build the new Broadway WWTP;building a retaining wall at the
Greenwood WWTP;Option 1 being the least expensive option;and current
engineering projects related to upgrades to collection system.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Rubio made a motion directing the City Manager to delay the
plan for 60 days to issue an RFP on how to operate,maintain or consolidate
using the Stantec plan with options as defined by this council after receiving
the 60-day report,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
The motion of direction failed with the following vote:Council Members
Vaughn and Rubio voting"Aye';Mayor McComb and Council Members Smith,
Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,and Molina voting"No".
Mayor McComb requested that the City Council consider approving the
existing resolution with amendments to include language related to optimized
implementation,odor control,floodproofing and the potential for a
private/public partnership.
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 4:29 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 4:41 p.m.
Mayor McComb returned to the discussion on Item 14.City Secretary Huerta
read the proposed amendments to the resolution,Section 2 as follows:
Section 2. That the City Council adopts optimized implementation of the Final
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Report's Option 1 (the"base case option")with modifications as directed by
the City Council on May 23,2017,with Option 1 modified to eliminate
construction of new 10 MGD facility at Greenwood WWTP and provide for more
extensive Greenwood WWTP repairs(over 20 years)with flood proofing and
odor control,and with the following key infrastructure components:
Section 2.(3)Greenwood WWTP: Repair over next 20 years including
expeditious'flood proofing and odor control';Provide effluent reuse facilities
for industry in next 10 years(subject to industry participation);
Section 2.(8)Staff is directed to pursue future improvements to be delivered
through the most cost-effective financing and delivery plan to minimize the
overall impact to ratepayers while meeting the needs of the City,including,but
not limited to,a public private partnership(P3)approach.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.The motion to amend passed with the following
vote:Mayor McComb and Council Members Smith,Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,
and Molina,voting"Aye";Council Members Vaughn and Rubio voting"No"
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Resolution was passed and
approved as amended 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: 2- Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031167
15. 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 15.Dan Grimsbo,Interim Executive Director of
Utilities,stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a sixty-day extension
to the agreement for exclusive reservation of Recycled Water with Valero
Refining-Texas,L.P.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
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Enactment No:M2017-083
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16 -20)
20. First Reading Ordinance-Approval for the resale of 26 foreclosed
properties
Ordinance authorizing the resale of 26 properties for$96,850.00 which
were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the
City shall receive$8,213.35 plus$15,790.35 for partial payment of City
paving and demolition liens.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Garza was
abstaining on this item.Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the resale of 26 properties
which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes for$96,850 of
which the City will receive$8,213.35 plus$15,790.35 for partial payment of city
paving and demolition liens.There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Martin Leary,Linebarger,Goggan,Blair,&
Sampson,L.L.P.,provided information on the public auction at the"Sheriffs
Sale"and advertisement of properties.A council member requested that the
list of properties and auction information be placed on the City's website.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
16. First Reading Ordinance- Billish Park Agreement for construction
of park improvements and ongoing park maintenance
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
Agreement with the Padre Isles Property Owners Association
("PIPOA") for the Lease, Construction of Improvements and Operation
of Billish Park located at 15601 Gypsy Street, to allow construction of
park improvements, with City funding not to exceed $400,000 and
PIPOA funding not to exceed $200,000, and providing for ongoing
park maintenance by PIPOA.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an agreement for
the lease,construction of improvements and operation of Billish Park with the
Padre Isles Property Owners Association(PIPOA)for construction of park
improvements and ongoing park maintenance with City funding not to exceed
$400,000 and PIPOA funding not to exceed$200,000.
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Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Debbie Lindsey-Opel
15862 Cuttysark,provided history on the development of Billish Park.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the schedule of
improvements;the Bond 2012 language to provide funding for Billish Park;the
list of improvements to the park;funding that has already been provided for
Billish Park;other parks that have a maintenance budget of$14,000 per year;a
plan to maintain community parks and associated costs;neighborhood parks
where equipment was removed and not replaced;whether Billish Park has a
sprinkler system;the number of community parks;other park improvements
included in bond packages;and adopting a policy to encourage neighborhood
associations to enter into park agreements.
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- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance-Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for developer for the construction of a water
grid main extension line located at the southeast corner of Fred's
Folly Drive and Yorktown Boulevard
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement
Agreement ("Agreement")with Oso Bend Development Company
("Developer"), for the construction of a water grid main extension line
and appropriating $117,667.45 from the No. 4030 Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in
accordance with the Agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to fund approximately
$117,667.45 for the construction of 1,927 linear feet of water arterial grid main
extension necessary for the development of River Bend Subdivision Unit 1.
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- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
18. First Reading Ordinance-for the acquisition of real property
rights by eminent domain for the Rodd Field Expansion Project
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(Bond 2014, Proposition 2) (Council Priority -Streets)
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
(1) determining the public necessity and public use for the acquisition
of Right-of-Way Easements, Temporary Construction Easements and
fee simple property rights for a street improvement project known as
the Rodd Field Road Expansion Project, generally from Saratoga
Boulevard to Yorktown Boulevard (Bond 2014); (2) authorizing the City
Manager or designee to negotiate and execute all documents
necessary to acquire the property interests subject to availability of
funds appropriated for such purposes; (3) authorizing the City
Manager to institute condemnation by eminent domain proceedings to
acquire easement and fee simple property interests in the properties
within the project area depicted on the Project Location Map; (4)
authorizing payment pursuant to an award by special commissioners;
(5) authorizing acceptance and recording of appropriate legal
instruments; and (6) approving condemnation for all units of property
to be acquired by condemnation herein by a single record vote of the
City Council.
Mayor McComb referred to item 18.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the City Manager or her
designee to negotiate the acquisition of property rights,to execute real estate
purchase contracts,and proceed with eminent domain procedings for
negotiations for acquisitions if an impasse is reached for the Bond 2014,
Proposition 2,Rodd Field Road Expansion Project.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
19. First Reading Ordinance-Adjusting Speed Zone on Ocean Drive
from Sand Dollar Boulevard to North Gate of Air Station Corpus
Christi
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 53, Section
53-254 Schedule V, Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain Zones to
update portions of Ocean Drive and increase the speed limit on Ocean
Drive, from Sand Dollar Boulevard to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
North Gate; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances,Section 53-254,Increase of State Speed Limit in Certain Zones,by
adding Ocean Drive from Sand Dollar Boulevard at Texas A&M University-
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Corpus Christi to the north gate of Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi with a
speed limit zone of 50 miles per hour.There were no comments from the
public.
In response to council members,Ms.Gray stated that the current speed limit
signs reflect a speed of 50 miles per hour and this action will add the language
to the City's Code of Ordinances.
Council Member Rubio 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- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 21 -23)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 23.
21. Purchase of Public Art for Fire Station 18 located at 6226 Ayers
Street
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement to purchase a work of art created in mosaic tile, by artist
Jeremiah Heye, owner of Heye Mosaics LLC, in the amount of
$22,000.00 for Fire Station#18 to fulfill the public art requirement of
Public Art Ordinance No. 21435, Sec 2-109. (Bond 2008)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Construction Contract and Real Estate Contract for Creek View
Drive extension (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)(Council Priority -
Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Max Underground Construction, LLC. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$308,720.50 for the Creek View
Drive Extension project for the base bid and to execute a land
acquisition purchase agreement for$94,000 with William E. McKinzie,
Jr. Family Limited Partnership, and closing costs of$3,000. (Bond
2014 Proposition 2)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Construction Contract and Testing Agreement for Carroll Lane
from Houston Street to McArdle Road (Bond 2014, Proposition 1)
(Council Priority -Streets)
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Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Haas-Anderson Construction, Ltd. of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$6,192,097.55 for Carroll Lane from
Houston Street to McArdle Road for a total Base Bid plus Additive
Alternate No. 1 and to execute a construction materials testing
agreement with Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$59,515 for Carroll Lane from Houston Street
to McArdle Road. (Bond 2014 Proposition 1)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 24-25)
24. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning claims and litigation including, but
not limited to, the case of Graziella G. Mesa vs. City of Corpus Christi,
Texas.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
25. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.074
(Personnel Matters) to discuss the appointment, employment, and
duties of public officers or employees, including, but not limited to,
members of the City Council.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25 and the following motion was considered:
Motion naming the four(4)finalists for the vacant City Council Member
At-Large position:Sylvia Tyron Oliver;Debbie Lindsey-Opel;John Brandon
Martinez;and Kamlesh Bhula Bhikha.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated that the public interviews would be
conducted at approximately 1:00 p.m.during the June 20,2017 City Council
meeting.The City Council will deliberate in closed session and will take action
on their decision in open session.
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: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-084
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
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