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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 August 8, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on August 15, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of August, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
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City Council
Tuesday,August 8,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice --THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
PAGERS ARE PROHIBITED IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING
MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS
WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. 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 to the City Council MUST be submitted a minimum
of 24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Paulette M. Guajardo, Council Member At-Large.
Council Member At-Large Paulette M.Guajardo gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jay Ellington,
Director of Parks and Recreation:
Director of Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington 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: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member
Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member
Debbie Lindsey-Opel,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 August 6-12, 2017, "National Farmers' Market
Week".
Proclamation declaring August 10-13, 2017, "Solomon Melvin Coles
Alumni Association 31st Reunion Days".
Proclamation declaring August 2017, "National Immunization
Awareness Month".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
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:
a. OTHER
1)The City is hosting a series of public meetings using an interactive online
tool to allow citizens the opportunity to provide input on the City's proposed
general fund budget.The meetings will be held in each council member district
over the next two weeks at the following locations and times:Wednesday,
August 9,2017 at 6:00 p.m.at the Dr.Clotilde P.Garcia Library,5930
Brockhampton Street;Thursday,August 10,2017 at 4:00 p.m.at Northwest
Senior Center,9725 Up River Road; Monday,August 14,2017 at 4:00 p.m.at
Janet F. Harte Public Library,2629 Waldron;Wednesday,August 16,2017 at
6:00 p.m.at Broadmoor Park Senior Center, 1651 Tarlton;and Thursday,
August 17,2017 at 4:00 p.m.at Ben F.McDonald Public Library,4044
Greenwood Drive.A virtual meeting will be held on Thursday,August 24,2017
at 6:00 p.m.where residents can participate via online video.stream, Facebook
Live,CCTV and social medial channels.An English and Spanish version,along
with the complete schedule of the meeting locations and times can be found
on the City's website at www.cctexas.com/balancer.2)The Engineering
Services Department will host a public hearing regarding Old Robstown Road
from State Highway 44 to Leopard Street on Thursday,August 10,2017 of 5:30
p.m.at Joe Garza Recreation Center,3204 Highland Avenue.The
improvements included:a full-depth reconstruction from a two-lane road to a
three-lane road with asphalt pavement; new concrete bus pads; curb and
gutter;sidewalks;ADA ramps;an off-street cycle track;and upgrades to
utilities and street lighting.3)City Manager Rose provided a list of engineering
projects that have started or will be started soon:Ayers Street from Alameda
Street to Ocean Drive, Bond 2014-Proposition 1;Yorktown Boulevard from
Everhart Road to Staples Street,Bond 2014-Proposition 1;Creekview Drive
Extension,Bond 2014-Proposition 2;and Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi
Truck Inspection Staging Area,Texas Military Fund.
G. MINUTES:
2: Regular Meeting of July 25, 2017 and Workshop of July 19, 2017.
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Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Molina
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Rubio
and passed unanimously. V
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE.APPOINTMENTS:
3.. Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee
Crime Control and Prevention District
Marina Advisory Committee
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Community Youth Development(78415)Program Steering Committee
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Carlos A. Barrera(78415
Resident), Rick Barrera,and Lisa Torres(78415 Resident),seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
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Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Odelia Soto,seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
Crime Control and Prevention District
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to appoint Wendi Pollock
(Council Member Debbie Lindsey-Opel's Representative),seconded by Council
Molina and passed unanimously.
City Secretary Huerta announced that Brian Rosas(Council Member Carolyn
Vaughn's Representative)submitted his resignation and Council Member
Vaughn has nominated Sylvia Oliver Tryon as her representative.Council
Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Sylvia Oliver Tryon,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Marina Advisory Committee
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Martha A.Avery
(Restaurant Representative),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Robert A.Alvarez,Alissa
Mejia,and Ricardo Pedraza,seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Rubio nominated Harry O.Hallows.Council Member Guajardo
nominated Mandy Cox.Council Member Smith nominated Florence D.East.
Council Member Molina nominated Elizabeth Perez.
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Mandy Cox and Elizabeth Perez were appointed with Council Members
Lindsey-Opel,Garza,Smith,Guajardo,McComb,Vaughn,Rubio,Molina and
Hunter voting for Mandy Cox;Council Members Garza,Smith,Guajardo,
McComb,Vaughn,Rubio,Molina and Hunter voting for Elizabeth Perez;
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Smith,Guajardo, McComb,and Hunter voting
for Florence D.East;and Council Members Lindsey-Opel,Garza,Vaughn,
Rubio,and Molina voting for Harry O. Hallows.
A run-off was conducted between Harry O.Hallows and Florence D.East.
Florence D. East was appointed with Council Members Hunter,McComb,.
Guajardo,Smith,and Lindsey-Opel voting for Florence D. East and Council
Members Molina,Rubio,Vaughn and Garza voting for Harry O.Hallows.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray
Drive,spoke regarding blocked sidewalks and requested that an item be
placed on a future City Council agenda.Cheryl Martinez,3938 Surfside,spoke
regarding the Animal Care Services'budget and addressed the need for the
following items:full-time Animal Control night officers;an Education/Public
Relations position; Live Release Coordinator; maintenance of an empty
building;and Vector Control to have a separate budget.Bill King,1649
Brentwood Drive,provided information on the costs savings associated with
helping the homeless versus leaving homeless persons on the streets.Linda
Gibeaut,410 Southern Street,spoke regarding Animal Care Services and
requested that the budget include: improvements to the kennels;maintenance
of the facility;a Program Manager; and additional veterinary staff.Tony C.
Diaz,6041 Oso Parkway, requested that the City Council consider not adopting
the 2018 proposed employee insurance plan and discussed the impact the.
increase in premiums will have on employees.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel;
requested that the City Council investigate the hiring process and advice given
by staff regarding the Municipal Court Judge position.Carolyn Moon,4902
Calvin, requested that the City Council consider approving a resolution
supporting the Paris Climate Accord. Ken Baker,7421 Idle Hour;addressed the
need for Corpus Christi to have a State Veterans Office.Margareta Fratila,3606
Tripoli,spoke regarding contractors for AT&T damaging property on Carroll
Lane from Tiger Lane to Holly Road.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-.22)
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Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.Mayor McComb requested that Item 5 be pulled for individual
consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Vaughn,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Construction Contract for Corona Drive from Flynn Parkway to
Everhart Road (Bond 2014, Proposition 1)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
Construction contract with Berry Contracting, L.P. dba Bay LTD. of
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$4,679,371.25 for Corona Drive
from.Flynn Parkway to Everhart Road for the total Base Bid. (Bond
2014 Proposition 1)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-111
6. Resolution for executing the Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA) Notification for Additional Funding in 2017 Street
Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP)
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or:designee to execute the
"Notification for Additional Funding in 2017 (Street Maintenance
Program)" in an amount of$2,716,127.00 accepting the Corpus Christi
Regional Transportation Authority's fiscal year 2017 allocation to the
City's Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) projects.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031203
7. Purchase of Four Chevrolet Spark Vehicles for the Police
Department
Motion approving the purchase of four Chevrolet Spark vehicles from
Caldwell country Chevrolet, from Caldwell, Texas, based on a
cooperative purchasing agreement with Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative; dba BuyBoard for the total amount not to exceed
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$65,458.60. Funds are budgeted in FY2016-2017.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017=113
8. Purchase of One Freightliner Flatbed Crew Truck and One
Freightliner 5-Yard Dump Truck for Utilities Wastewater
Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, topurchase one
Freightliner flatbed crew truck and one Freightliner 5-yard dump truck
from Houston Freightliner, Inc., of Houston, Texas, based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Houston-Galveston Area
Council, for a total amount not to exceed $219,914. Funds are
budgeted in FY2016-2017.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-114
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9. Service Agreement for Pump and Motor Repairs for Water Utilities
Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Smith Pump Company, Inc., of Woodway, Texas for .
pump and motor repairs in response to Request for Bid (RF13) No.
1048 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total
amount not to exceed $301,230, with an estimated expenditure of$
50,205 in FY2016-2017 funded by the Water Department 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.
Eriactrnent No: M2017-115
10. Lease Purchase Agreements for Computers, Laptops and
Peripherals and Purchase of Servers and Monitors for Information
Technology Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute •
lease-purchase agreements with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Financial
Services, of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, for approximately 575
desktop computers for a lease-purchase term of 48-months, 420
laptop computers for a lease purchase term of 36-months and
peripherals, respectively, in accordance with the State:of Texas
cooperative purchasing program DIR-TSO-2538 fora total expenditure
not to exceed $1,190,712; and to purchase ten servers and 300
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monitors for an amount$92,850. No funds are required for
FY2016-17; however, the total expenditure not to exceed $1,283,562
will be requestedin future budget years.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-116
11. Construction Contract for Residential Street Rebuild Program
(RSRP) Test Project for Rogerson Drive from McArdle Road to
Sunnybrook Road
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with J.E. Construction Services of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$699,807.62 for the Rogerson Drive Project-
McArdle Road to Sunnybrook Road for Base Bid 2 - Portland Cement
Concrete (PCC) as part of the Residential Street Rebuild Program
(RSRP) test projects.
This Motion was passed On the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-117
12. Second Reading Ordinance -Construction Contract for
Residential Street Rebuild Program (RSRP) Test Projects for
Ralston Avenue from Staples to Alameda (1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2017 Operational Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing expenditures in the
amount of$1,000,000 in Fund 1042 Residential / Local Streets and
authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction
contract with J.E. Construction Services of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$1,453,476.33:for the Ralston Avenue- Staples Street to
Alameda Street for Base Bid B - HMAC (Asphalt) as part of the
Residential Street Rebuild Program (RSRP) test projects.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031204
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Unified Development
Code Codifying Community Home use (1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code to codify
Community Home use in residential districts; 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:031205
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds
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for the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention/Texas
Healthy Communities (HPCDP/TXHC) grant amendment for the
Health Department(1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an amendment to a grant contract for
the Health Promotions and Chronic Disease Prevention/Texas Healthy
Communities (HPCDP/TXHC) grant in the amount of$50,000.00,
increasing the total amount to $150,000.00, from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in:the No. 1066 Health Grants
Fund to provide funds to implement systems and strategies that
address one or more Texas Healthy Communities priority indicators for
the amended contract period October 1, 2015, through September 30,
2018; and appropriating the increased grant amount.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031206
15. Second Reading Ordinance Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Immunization Branch-Locals (IMM/LOCALS) grant
for the Health Department(1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Immunization Branch-Locals (IMM/LOCALS) grant in
the amount of$241,637.00 from the Texas Department of State
Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants Fund, to provide for
personnel costs and other expenses to fund an immunization program
for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on
children three years of age or younger for the contract period
September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018; and appropriating
related program income in the estimated amount of$70,000.00 in the
Health Grants Fund No. 1066.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031207
16. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Infectious Disease Control Unit/Surveillance and
Epidemiology Ebola (IDCU/SUREB) grant for the Health
Department(1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Infectious Disease Control Unit/Surveillance and
Epidemiology Ebola (IDCU/SUREB) grant in the amount of
$204,855.00,from the Texas.Department of State Health Services in
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the Health Grants Fund No. 1066, to perform surveillance and
epidemiology activities for infectious diseases for the contract period
September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2019.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031208
17. Second Reading Ordinance- Executing a Lease Agreement for
Heritage Park Properties (1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
five-year lease agreement with Corpus Christi Convention &Visitors
Bureau for the following Heritage Park properties in consideration of
total monthly rental payment of$3,000.00 with annual increase of 2%,
and authorizing credit for improvements: (1)the Jalufka House located
at 1513 North Chaparral Street; (2) the Merriman-Bobys House
located at 1521 North Chaparral Street; and (3) the McCampbell
House located,at 1501 North Chaparral; with one five-year extension
option upon agreement of the parties:
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031209
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Purchase of Three 2017 Ford F-250
CNG Trucks for Parks and Recreation (1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance appropriating $153,814.00 from the reserved future
replacement account into the capital outlay expenditure account in
Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110 for the purchase of three 2017
Ford F-250 CNG trucks; amending the FY2016-17 operating budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing expenditures by
$153,814.00; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
necessary documents to purchase a total of three 2017 Ford F-250
CNG trucks for$153,814.00 from Rush Truck Center; of New
Braunfels, through a Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba
Buyboard, for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for park
operations.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031210
19. Second Reading Ordinance- Purchase of Five Brush Trucks for
Solid Waste Operations (1st Reading 7/25/17)
Ordinance appropriating $832,628.52 from the reserved future
replacement account into the capital outlay expenditure account in
Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110 for the purchase of two brush
trucks, two rear steer loader brush trucks and one self-loader brush
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truck; amending the FY2016-17 operating budget adopted by
Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing expenditures by $832,628.52;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents to purchase a total of five 2018 Freightliner Chassis for
$510,871.00 from Houston Freightliner, of Houston, Texas, and five
brush truck bodies for$321,757.52 from Petersen.Industries, Lake
Wales, Florida, based on the cooperative purchasing agreements with
Houston-Galveston Area Council and National Joint Powers Alliance,
for a total amount not to exceed $832,628.52, for use by the Solid
Waste Operations.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda:
Enactment No:031211
20. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating Grant Funds for the
Purchase of Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF)Vehicle (7/25/17)
Ordinance appropriating $765,790 from Federal Aviation
• Administration Grant No. 3-48-.0051-055-2017 in the No. 3020 Airport '
Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a Class 4 Aircraft
Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle for use at Corpus Christi
International Airport; amending the FY2016-2017 Capital Budget by
increasing revenues and expenditures by $765,790 each; authorizing
the City Manager or designee to execute a supply agreement with
Oshkosh Airport Products, LLC, of Appleton, Wisconsin, to purchase
the ARFF vehicle in accordance with Request for Bid (RFB) No. 1093
based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid of$855,155, with the
10% match and additional funds for the purchase paid from Airport
fund reserves.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031212
21: Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds to extend
Taxiway "K" (Kilo) Construction at the Corpus Christi
International Airport(7/25/17)
Ordinance appropriating $274,267 from Federal Aviation
Administration Grant NO. 3-48-0051-050-2013, Amendment No. 5, in
the No. 3020 Airport Capital Improvement Fund for additional funding
for construction of approximately 7,150 square yards of new pavement
to expand and extend Taxiway Kilo at the Corpus Christi International
Airport and necessary drainage, electrical, lighting and signage
improvements, with the 10% match provided from the Airport Capital
Reserve Fund; amending the FY2016-2017 Capital Budget by
increasing revenues and expenditures by $274,267 each.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031213
22. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code to Allow
24-hour Commercial Loading Zones (7125/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 53, Section 163 "Standing or parking in
commercial loading zones; restrictions" of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances to allow 24-hour commercial loading zones; and providing
an effective date, for severance, for penalty and for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031214
5. Construction Contract and Professional Services Contract for
Lifecycle Curb and Gutter Replacement Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc. of
• Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$536,850 and to execute a •
professional services contract with Engineering and Construction
Management Services, LLC (ECMS) of Corpus Christ, Texas in the
amount of$95,040 for the Lifecycle Curb & Gutter Replacement
project. Both contracts will be executed for one base year with two (2)
administrative one-year options.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5,execution of a construction contract and
professional services contract for the Lifecycle Curb&Gutter Replacement
Project.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray and council members
discussed the following topics:the execution of two contracts for the project;
the use of Indefinite Deliveryllndefinite Quantity(IDIQ)construction contract to
oversee the work;the project scope;whether there are standard specifications
that can be used to design the project;the project budget;and consideration
to use in-house engineers to design the project in the future.
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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-112
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23 -25)
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 15057 Aruba Drive
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Case No. 0617-06 Aruba Bay Resort, LLC.: A change of zoning from
the"CR-1/10" Resort Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the
"RM-AT/IO/PUD" Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay and a
Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property is described as
being Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section C, Lots 17.thru.20 and
Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section E, Block 1, Lots 1 and 2, located
along the west side of Leeward Drive at the intersection with Aruba
• Drive, and north of Windward Drive,
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 12, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CR-1/10" Resort
Commercial District with the Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/IO/PUD"
Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit
Development Overlay with specified conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Aruba Bay Resort, LLC. ("Owner"), by changing the
• UDC Zoning Map in reference to Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section
C, Lots 17 thru 20 and Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Section E, Block
1, Lots 1 and 2, from the "CR-1/IO" Resort Commercial District with the
Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/IO/PUD" Multifamily AT District with the
Island Overlay and a Planned Unit Development Overlay; amending
the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing
for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.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 a planned community that will consist of 52
single-family lofts,3 common areas;and 1 commercial lot.Mr.Green presented
information including:an aerial view of the subject propeity;the Planned Unit
Development(PUD)layout;a master site plan and utility plan; a deviation table;
and the zoning pattern for the development. 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:the proposed width
of the streets;fire trucks and emergency vehicles access on the streets;
prohibited parking on Aruba Drive;whether the property is,in a flood plain;
elevation of properties;the Planning.Commission's vote on the rezoning;and
connectivity of sidewalk to Aruba Drive.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina, Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property
located at 3701 Airline Road
Case No. 0617-02 Margaret A. Markins and.Linda Kay Cox: A change
of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District. The property is described as being
Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tract, Section 20, 5 acres
out of Lot 26, located along the west side of Airline Road, north of
Lipes Boulevard, and south of Saratoga Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (June 28, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Margaret A. Markins and Linda Kay Cox ("Owner"), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to Flour Bluff and Encinal
Farm and Garden Tract, Section 20, 5 acres out of Lot 26, from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any
deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta
announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel was abstaining from this item:
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 a
small retail center of approximately 10,000 Square feet in size. Mr.Green
presented the following information:an aerial view of the subject property;the
zoning pattern;and the Unified Development Code requirements.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:the shape of the
subject property;the type of business being considered for the property;the
applicant requesting that the property be rezoned prior to the sale of the
property;the buyer being Elaine Hoffman;the restrictions on the square
footage if a restaurant is built on the property;the property being located On an
arterial street;the development increasing tax revenue;and opposition to a
light at Lipes Boulevard and Airline Road.
During the discussion of the buyer of the property, Mayor McComb announced
that he was abstaining from this item.
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Council Member Garza 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: 7- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 2- Mayor McComb and Council Member Lindsey-Opel
25. . Public Hearing.and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Unified Development Code to improve function and
implementation
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code by revising Table
4.4.3.A"Residential Development (Two-Family and Townhouse
districts)", subsection 5.2.14 "Self-Service Storage, Including Boat and
RV Storage" and subsection 7.3.12.E 'Tree of Palm Requirement";
and providing for severance, penalties, and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25. Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code(UDC)with the following amendments: clarifying the
townhouse lot design standards by adding the word"lot";eliminating the
building height limitation for boat and recreation vehicle storage areas in the
Resort Commercial zoning districts to allow taller building that accommodate
larger boats or recreational vehicles;and correcting a typo"of'to"or"
regarding Tree or Palm Requirements.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff are in favor of the UDC text amendments.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff spoke regarding the following topics: landscaping
restrictions and requirements; continued amendments to the UDC to make the
ordinance more user-friendly;a background on the development of the UDC;
future amendments related to commercial buildings; and the City enforcing the
UDC requirements on City properties.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the Ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member.Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb called for a recess at 1:37 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the
Council meeting at 2:14 p.m.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 35)
35. Old Bayview Cemetery
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 35.Karen
Howden, Board Secretary for the Nueces County Historical Society,stated that
the purpose of this item is to provided an update''on the Old Bayview
Cemetery.The Old Bayview Cemetary is approximately 4 acres and has been
owned and maintained by the City of Corpus Christi for the past 165 years.The
cemetary has been designated as a Historical Cultural Landmark,a Texas
Historic Cemetary and State Archaeological Landmark by the Texas Historical
Commission,and is eligible for the National Registry of Historic Places.The
Corpus Christi Public Library has produced a website with information on the
cemetery.Ms.Howden presented photos and information regarding the
historical landmarks on the property including:.the overview of Old Bayview
Cemetery;the Explosion of the Steamship Dayton;Thomas S.Parker;Louis De
Planque;John Dix; Eli Todd Merriman;and William DeRyee.Ms. Howden
provided a briefing to the City Council on the individuals buried at the
cemetery who served in various wars and made Corpus Christi their home.Ms.
Howden emphasized that the cemetery is not segregated and has no sections.
The Voices of South Texas is a walk through Old Bayview Cemetery which
brings history to the community through storytellers and reenactors.This
year's walk is scheduled for November 4,2017 from 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.Ms.
Howden stated that with the City's support,Old Bayview Cemetery can
continue to share its story to future generations with the Voices of South
Texas.The cemetery is in need of lighting,fencing,protection and
preservation.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:appreciation to the
Nueces County Historical Commission for their passion and commitment to
the cemetery; grant opportunities to support the cemetery;consideration for
the use of hotel occupancy tax(HOT)funds;and a future fundraiser by Friends
of Old Bayview Cemetery.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES:(ITEM 26)
26. First Reading Ordinance - Lease Agreement for Arts Alive! Event
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an
agreement with the Arts Community Center of Corpus Christi, Inc. to
allow use of area generally bounded by current and former N.
Shoreline Blvd., between.Coopers Alley and Williams Street, for the
Arts Alive! Event and related activities on September 2-3 2017;
September 1-2 201.8; and August 31-September 1 2019:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.Assistant
Director of Parks and Recreation Becky Perrin stated that the purpose of this
item is to execute an agreement with the Arts Community Center of Corpus
Christi, Inc.to allow use of the area generally bounded by current and former
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N.Shoreline Boulevard,between Coopers Alley and Williams Street,for the
Arts Alive! Event and related activities on September 2-3,2017;September 1-2,
2018;and August 31-September 1,2019.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on first reading
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 27 -34)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C. Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 29 and 30.
27. Resolution ratifying the submission of grant applications from the •
Homeland Security Grant Program
Resolution ratifying the submission of grant applications in the amount
of$98,235.59 to the Texas Office of the Governor- Homeland
Security Grant Division, Homeland Security Grant Program for law
enforcement terrorism prevention activities.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Authorizing settlement payment for Oso Golf Course cart barn
damage
Motion authorizing payment to Foresight Corpus Christi Golf LLC for
claim settlement of$60,250 in construction expenses for the Oso Golf
Course cart barn damaged by fire on September 30, 2016.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
29. Resolution authorizing.the City Manager to move forward with a
Bond 2018 Street Program as outlined at the July 13, 2017
Council Workshop
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to move forward with a 2018
Bond Program including an Implementation Plan as outlined by City
Staff at the July 13, 2017 City Council Workshop.
• This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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30. Resolution for sale of Certificates of Obligation to fund repair of
certain streets impacted by the Harbor Bridge Relocation Project
Resolution directing sale of Certificates of Obligation to fund repair of
certain streets impacted by the Harbor Bridge Relocation Project in the
event an alternate source of financing at a lower cost is not available.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to consider
alternate sources of lower-cost financing,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed(Council Member Hunter-absent).
This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
31. Service Agreement for On-Call Plumbing Repair Services for the
Utilities Department
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Javier M. Reyna dba Spring Plumbing and
Construction, of Corpus Christi, Texas for plumbing repair services in
accordance with Request for Bids (RFB) No. 1123 based on the
lowest, responsive and responsible bid for a total amount not to
exceed $39,312.50, with an estimated expenditure of$6,552.08 in
FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for one year with option
to extend forup to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole
discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Service Agreement for Emergency Spill and Remediation to
Protect Storm Sewer System
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Horizon Environmental, of Houston, Texas for
emergency spill response and remediation services in response to
Request for Bid No.1036 based on the lowest, responsive, responsible
bid for a total amount not to exceed $22,762.30, with an estimated
expenditure of$3,793.72 in FY2016-20.17, and funded by the Utilities
Department-Storm Water Division. 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.
33. Supply Agreement for hydrofluorosilicic acid for treatment of
potable water at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Pencco, Inc. of San Felipe, Texas for the purchase of
hydrofluorosilicic acid in response to Request for Bid (RFB) No. 1106
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based on the lowest, responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not
to exceed $182,250.00, with an estimated expenditure of$30,375.00
in FY2016-2017 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 recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Purchase of 18 2017 Ford Trucks for the Utilities Department
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to purchase 16
2017 Ford F-150 Service Trucks from Silsbee Ford, of Silsbee, Texas,
for the amount of$478,877.50 and two 2017 Ford F-550 Service
Trucks from Grande Truck Center of San Antonio, Texas, for
$192,598.00 based on the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
dba Buyboard, for a total amount not,to exceed $671,475.50. Funds
are budgeted in FY2016-17.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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R. 'LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 36)
36. Review of Type B Corporation
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36. Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of the Type B
Corporation and next steps for appointing the Board of Directors.Ms.Barrera
presented the following information:an overview of the Type A and Type B
Sales Tax local economic development toolbox;a graph illustrating the top 10
Texas'largest cities use of local sales tax; a timeline of the Corpus Christi
sales tax; a comparison of Type A versus Type B membership;the 2016
voter-approved Type B ballot;frequently asked questions;the public hearing
requirements for 4B projects;steps to creating the corporation;and next
steps.A draft of the Certificate of Formation and bylaws was provided in the
packet.
City Secretary Rebecca L Huerta proposed the following schedule for
appointment of the Board of Directors:Wednesday,August 9,2017-send out a
press release advertising the vacancy of 7 members;August 9-23,2017-
accept.applications;August 24-28,2017 provide the City Council with the
board packet for consideration;August 29,2017- City Council would make
appointments to the Corporation;and September 12,2017. -the ceremonial
swearing-in would be conducted during the City Council meeting.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the status of the
Type A Board;formation of the Type B Board; consideration to have council
members serve as members on the Board;the administrative costs for service
of City staff and'officers;the reason Type A Board members cannot serve on
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the Type B Board;and the Council policy prohibiting individuals from
servicing on more than one board.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion directing the City Secretary to
delay the public advertisement by two weeks and to bring back an item to
discuss the council policies and composition of the Type Board,to include the
5 members from the Type A Board and and 2 council members,seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 37 39)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 3:20 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
5:36 p.m.
37. 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 City's
professional service management agreement for the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History.
Mayor McCombreferred to Item 37 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a one-month
extension to the Professional Services Management Agreement for the Corpus
Christi Museum of Science and History with CCMJV, LLC to allow for
negotiation of a future agreement.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion,
seconded by Council Member Smith.This Motion was passed and approved
with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
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38. 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 disposal of
waste in Type IV Landfill (as described in 30 TAC § 330.5) located
at/near 1435 County Road 26 (also known as Gulley-Hurst Landfill)
and municipal solid waste fees.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
39. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the right to
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remove and/or appoint members to the Board of Directors of the
Corpus Christi Crime Control and Prevention District and the Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation and Article II of
the City Charter, Section 2-311 of the City Code, restrictions on
actions that may be taken by.governmental entities against their
employees pursuant to 42 USC 1983, 1st, 5th, & 14th Amendments to
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the U.S. Constitution, related federal laws, City charter provisions,
ordinances, and state laws and Executive session pursuant to
Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate
the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of public officer(s) (Directors of the Corpus
Christi Crime Control and Prevention District) or to hear a complaint or
a charge against public officer(s) (Directors of the Corpus Christi Crime
Control and Prevention District).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the City Manager to bring back
a briefing regarding the proposed convention center expansion and hotel for
future discussion,seconded by Council Member Hunter andpassed
unanimously.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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