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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 22, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on August 29, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 22,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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or other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor David Bendett, Rock City Church.
Pastor David Bendett gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Gilbert
Trevino, Roy Miller High School Senior.
Mr.Gilbert Trevino 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,Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar 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 23, 2017, "Inspire Coastal Bend
Magazine's Celebration 100 Day".
Proclamation declaring August 26, 2017, "Women's Equality Day" in
Honor of The League of Women Voters of Corpus Christi and the 97th
Anniversary of Women's Right To Vote.
Proclamation declaring August 2017, "National Breastfeeding Month".
Proclamation declaring September 9, 2017, "Operation K.E.Y.S. -
Keeping Every Youth in School Day".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so.You
will not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering
the item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,invited City Council and the public to
the"We Are One"Solidarity March on September 4,2017 beginning at 8:00 a.m.
at the Peoples Street T-Head to Heritage Park.Mimosa Thomas,710 Ponder,
and Nikita Gupta,7633 Outreau Drive,spoke regarding Agenda Item 14,
approval of the FY2017-2018 Crime Control and Prevention District's budget,
and opposed the elimination of funding for the Juvenile Assessment Center.
Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding work being performed near her
residence by a contractor for AT&T and the City's ability to ensure that the area
affected by construction is returned to its original state.
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:
b. OTHER
1)The Budget and Management Department will conduct the last virtual
meeting on the City's proposed budget on Monday,August 28,2017.The
public is encouraged to ask questions and make comments using#ccbudget
on social media.The entire meeting will be conducted via social media and on
CCTV Channel 20.Information is available at www.cctexas.com/balancer.2)
The City of Corpus Christi will be holding a public demonstration of the storm
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water system protection using a basket inlet system on Thursday,August 24,
2017 at 10:00 a.m.in the 1800 block of Baldwin Boulevard.The basket inlet
system is used in target areas to collect debris before it can go into local bays.
Citizens will see what is being used to capture trash as well as what type of
litter accumulates in City storm water inlets.3)The Street Operations
Department is hosting a Traffic Management Center Open House and Public
Tour on Wednesday,August 30,2017 at 3:30 p.m.at 2525 Hygeia.The newly
constructed facility houses the City's Traffic Operations Center which controls
and maintains Traffic Signals and Signs and Marking Division.
a. T. C.AYERS POOL
City Manager Rose referred to the T.C.Ayers Pool discussion.Mayor McComb
recused himself from this discussion.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds provided a briefing on the T.C.Ayers Pool Repair Project in response
to recent media coverage including:the repair project timeline;
pre-construction images;the scope of work that was procured;payment
history on project;change order summary;the total project budget;statistics
provided by the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the usage of the
pool;photographs illustrating the difference in the project as-built and what
was anticipated related to the ADA issues;and photographs of the finished
pool.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:perception and
transparency;the usage of the pools being high based on the other City pools
being closed;whether the sidewalk was included in the original project scope;
engineering projects generally having drawings for projects;at what point the
change order was done stating that the sidewalks were not part of the project
and whether the change order was done after the investigative report was aired
by KRIS 6 news;whether the rails were replaced;the ADA solution to address
access to the pool;changes made to the project including the improvements
made to the restrooms in lieu of potable restrooms and the ADA access in lieu
of sidewalks and rails;when the project was original discussed;the
commitment made to the Texas Department of Transportation(TXDOT)and the
Federal Highway Administration(FHWA);the current City Council inheriting
this project and the commitment to complete the project;the cost per square
foot for the roof and the actual roof costs;whether the City paid premium
prices to the contractor to complete the project in a short timeframe;the
issues that resulted after the pool was opened;staff engaging the contractor
on daily maintenance and operation of the pool; how TXDOT and FHWA can to
the conclusion to repair the pool;a master list of all City contractual
obligations;and inspection of the pool.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of August 15, 2017 and Workshop of August 15,
2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member
Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council
Member Molina and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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3. Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Human Relations Commission
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Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Council Member Garza made a motion to realign Abel Alonzo from the category
of Regular Member to Transportation Disadvantaged,seconded by Council
Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reschedule the appointment of a
new member to September 12,2017,seconded by Council Member Rubio and
passed unanimously.
Human Relations Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Laura Commons(Selling of
Dwellings),Melody T.Guerrero(Youth),Rene Saenz(Regular Member),and
Zoya S.Surani(Youth);to appoint Jeremy L.Coleman(Regular Member),
Thomas Rosalas(Regular Member)and John D.Williamson(Youth);and to
appoint William"Mickey"Kramer,Jr.as Chair for a one-year term,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.Council members requested that Items 4 and 7 be pulled for
individual consideration.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that
Council Member Lindsey-Opel was abstaining on Items 6 and 8.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel.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
5. Resolution to execute Advance Funding Agreement for a
High-Intensity Crosswalk at the intersection of Ocean Drive and
Del Mar Boulevard (Bond 2012, Proposition 1)
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Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
Advance Funding Agreement(AFA)with the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT)for a High-Intensity Activated Cross Walk
(HAWK)traffic signal, at the intersection on Ocean Drive and Del Mar
Boulevard with the City's required payment to TxDOT in the amount of
$11,800 for reimbursement of direct state costs. This is related to the
Ocean Drive from Buford to Louisiana Project(Bond 2012, Proposition
1).
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031224
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to establish
guidelines for license applicants with criminal convictions(1st
Reading 8/15/17)
Ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Corpus Christi Code of
Ordinances by adding Section 1-14 to establish Guidelines for License
Applicants with Criminal Convictions; and providing an effective date,
for severance, and for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031226
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving Amendment to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Project& Financing Plan (1st
Reading 8/15/17)
Ordinance approving the amendment to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#3 Amended Project& Financing Plan approved
by the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three,
Corpus Christi, Texas on July 25, 2017.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031227
4. Service Agreements for Temporary Staffing Services
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute service
agreements with Advance'd Temporaries, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
and Genesis Professional Solutions of San Antonio, Texas for
temporary staffing services in accordance with Request for Proposal
(RFP) No. 1096, based on best value for a total amount not to exceed
$250,000 for each agreement for a grand total of$500,000. The term
of these agreements is for one year with option to extend for up to
three additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the
City.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 4,temporary staffing services.Director of
Human Resources Steven Viera and council members discussed the following
topics:the City's temorary staffing program and projected annual costs
savings;and the need to continue the temporary staffing services agreements
should Human Resources need to immediately fill positions that cannot be
filled through the temporary staffing pool or for special projects.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. 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: M2017-123
6. Construction Contract for Chaparral Street Phase 2 Development
Master Plan (Bond 2014, Proposition,2)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$4,889,551.60 for the Chaparral
Street Phase 2 Downtown Development Master Plan project for Base
Bid 2 and Additive Alternate No. 1. (Bond 2014 Proposition 2)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6.Council Member Lindsey-Opel abstained
from this item.
Council Member Garza 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: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No: M2017-124
8. Resolution supporting the approval of bonds and a project
relative to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC)
A resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of(1)the New Hope
Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation student housing
revenue bonds(CHF-Collegiate Housing Island Campus, L.L.C. -
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Island Campus Project) Series
2017a and to approve the project to be acquired'with the proceeds of
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such bonds.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.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: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No:031225
7. Office Lease Extension Agreement for the City Detention Center
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an Office
Lease Extension Agreement for 2 years with Wilson Plaza Associates
L.P. Corpus Christi, Texas as Landlord for the operation of the City
Detention Center.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,execution of an Office Lease Extension
Agreement for the City Detention Center.Director of Municipal Court Gilbert
Hernandez,Detention Center Manager Captain Kaene Monroe,and council
members discussed the following topics:the original lease agreement that has
been in effect since 2004;the reason for not looking for a new facility;an
agreement with Nueces County not being foreseen in the near future and who
would initiate the discussion;a new facility not being recommended for
funding in the Capital Improvement Program(CIP);the number of detained
individuals housed per day at the Detention Center;whether the City has
another facility that could house Municipal Court and the Detention Center;the
current condition of the facility;and a history of the Detention Center.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza. 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: M2017-125
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 11)
11. Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2018 Ad Valorem Tax Rate
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the first public hearing
on the FY2018 ad valorem tax rate of$0.606264 per$100 valuation.The rate
being proposed is the same tax rate as the current tax rate.Since the proposed
property tax rate of$.606264 per$100 valuation exceeds the effective tax rate,
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two public hearings are required.The first public hearing will be held today
and the second public hearing will be held on Tuesday,August 29,2017.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that the Operating
Budget must be adopted by September 30,2017;discussions regarding the
voter-approved charter amendment to establish a dedicated fund for
residential street reconstruction funded by a tax increase,not to exceed two
cents per one hundred dollars assessed value per year;and the impact of a
one cent or two cent tax increase.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Mayor McComb read the following statement:"During the September 12,2017
City Council meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m.at City Hall,the City Council will
vote on the proposed property tax rate."
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb called for a recess at 1:33 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the
Council meeting at 2:09 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 12)
12. Public Hearing and First Reading for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide
Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Budget and
Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of$174,057,200.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12,a public hearing on the FY2017-2018
Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide.Mayor McComb
clarified that the purpose of the item was to hold a public hearing and no
action would be taken on this item.
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck stated that the purpose of the Capital
Budget and Capital Improvement Planning(CIP)Guide is to identify,prioritize,
• fund and construct capital improvement projects.It provides the scope and
schedules for projects planned over the next ten years and details specific
information on projects programmed within the next three years.Assistant City
Manager Van Vleck provided the following information:a review of the
document sections;examples of a summary sheet and project sheets;the
current and FY2018 proposed CIP;and a breakdown of the year-one projects
for the following:Airport,Parks and Recreation,Public Facilities,Public Health
and Safety,Streets,Gas,Storm Water;Water Supply;Water;and Wastewater.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the purpose of the
operation impact section;the unspent budget for wastewater,funding in year
2,and the reduction of the funds once budget is approved;cash management;
funding to address the corrective action items related to the water boil in 2016;
associated utilities with street projects;discussion on the water and
wastewater rate increases;cash funding of projects moving forward to
diminish debt funds;and options to address wastewater improvements
mandated by the federal government.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13 -15)
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Adjusting Water and Wastewater
Utility Rates (1st Reading 8/15/17)
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi,
Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water and wastewater rates; providing
for publication and effective date of January 1, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13,an ordinance adjusting water and
wastewater utility rates.City Manager Margie C.Rose requested that this item
be tabled to the August 29,2017 City Council meeting to allow staff to continue
to re-evaluate the rate model.
Mayor McComb spoke regarding a motion of direction from the July 19,2017
City Council Workshop directing the City Manager to raise rates,to create zero
operating deficit,with the percentage increase consistent with all rate classes,
with the exception of the raw water rate.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to table the ordinance to the
August 29,2017 City Council meeting,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
This Ordinance was tabled to the August 29,2017 city council meeting 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
14. Resolution approving the FY 2017-2018 budget for the Corpus
Christi Crime Control and Prevention District. (Public Hearing
held 8/15/17)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to approve the FY2017-2018 budget for the Crime
Control and Prevention District.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Joan Veith,5701 Cain
Drive,spoke regarding the need to fund police officers to protect the public's
safety.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the fund balance of
the budget;the cost associated with funding the Juvenile Assessment Center
and marshals;Chief Markle's recommendation to eliminate funding of the
programs to pay for the police officers funded in the Crime Control and
Prevention District's budget;decreases in sales tax revenue;providing a
periodic metrics regarding whether there is an impact for eliminating the
Juvenile Assessment Center;the reason the Juvenile Assessment Center is
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not being funded through the Parks and Recreation Department;and a
mechanism to address the long-term funding of police officers.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Resolution 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:031228
15. Contract Amendment for the North Beach Redevelopment
Initiative
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an
amendment to a contract for planning services with Gateway Planning,
Inc. of Dallas, Texas in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for a total
restated fee of$59,900.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.Assistant Director of Planning and ESI
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the existing
contract with Gateway Planning,Inc.in an amount not to exceed$10,000 to
allow for additional work on the North Beach Redevelopment Plan.The work
will include:an all-day technical workshop which will allow for modifications to
the plan;the 3D model;and additional conference calls with stakeholders and
interested developers.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:addressing how the
canals would be funded and maintenance;the timeframe for the proposed
work;the ability to amend the plan in the future;and technical expertise to
assist with the canal.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the Motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. 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: M2017-126
O. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 161
16. Special North Padre Island Development Corporation Meeting
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Mayor McComb recessed the regular City Council meeting to hold a special
meeting of the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
P. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor McComb reconvened the regular Council meeting.
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 17-26)
17. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and Appropriating the FY
2018 Texas Automobile Burglary Theft Prevention Authority
(ABTPA) Grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Automobile
Burglary Theft Prevention Authority (ABTPA)grant in the amount of
$410,973 to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant within
the Police Department for Year 17,with a City match of$675,542,
in-kind match of$48,889\in the No. 1020 Police General Fund, and
program income match of$9,517 for a total project cost of$1,144,924;
designating the Chief of Police as Program Director and Director of
Finance as financial officer for this ABTPA grant; appropriating
$410,973 from the ABTPA in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund; and
appropriating $9,517 in program income match in the No. 1061 Police
Grants Fund to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant
within the Police Department.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Assistant Police Chief Mike Alanis stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant from the
Texas Automobile Burglary Theft Prevention Authority(ABTA)grant in the
amount of$410,973 to continue the motor vehicle theft enforcement grant with
the Police Department for Year 17,with a City match of$675,542,in-kind match
of$48,889,and program income match of$9,517 for a total project costs of
$1,144,924.There were no comments from the public.
A council member commended the Police Department for continuously finding
ways to fund Police Department activities.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved by 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
18. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating the
FY2017 Local Border Security Program (LBSP)Grant for the
Police Department
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$28,000 from
the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Homeland Security
State Administrative Agency for funding eligible under the FY2017
Local Border Security Program (LBSP) grant to reimburse overtime
and fringe benefits; and appropriating the$28,000 in the No. 1061
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Assistant Police Chief Mike Alanis stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount
of$28,000 from the Texas Homeland Security State Administrative Agency for
funding eligible under the FY2017 Local Board Security Program grant to
reimburse overtime and fringe benefits for highway interdiction.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve Item 18,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved by 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
19. First Reading Ordinance - Accepting and Appropriating grant
funds for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State
(TBPC-STATE) Grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State
(TB/PC-STATE) grant in the amount of$61,645.00, from the Texas
Department of State Health Services in the No. 1066 Health Grants
Fund with a City match of$12,329.00, from 1020 General Fund to
provide tuberculosis prevention and control services for the contract
period September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2018 for a total project
cost of$73,974.00.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,amend and
appropriate a grant contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State
grant contract from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the
amount of$61,645,with a City match of$12,329 for the contract period of
September 1,2017 through August 31,2018.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
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:
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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
20. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating grant
funds for the Laboratory Response Network Influenza
Surveillance and Epidemiology Activities (LRN/FLU-LAB)grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Laboratory Response Network Influenza Surveillance
and Epidemiology Activities (LRN/FLU-LAB) grant in the amount of
$10,000.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the
No. 1066 Health Grants Fund to provide flu testing for the contract
period September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,amend and
appropriate a grant contract for the Laboratory Response Network Influenza
Surveillance and Epidemiology Activities grant in the amount of$10,000 from
the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide flu testing for a
two-year contract period from September 1,2017 through August 31,2019.
There were no comments from the public.
A council member asked questions regarding predictions for the upcoming flu
season.
Council member Guajardo 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: 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
21. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating grant
funds for the Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health
System (RLSS/LPHS) grant
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, amend, and appropriate a grant
contract for the Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health
System (RLSS/LPHS) grant in the amount of$328,736.00, from the
Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund
No. 1066, to provide essential public health services for the contract
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period September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2019; and
appropriating related program income in the estimated amount of
$260,000.00 in the Health Grants Fund No. 1066.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to accept,amend and
appropriate a grant contract for the Regional Local Services System/Local
Public Health System grant in the amount of$328,736 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services to provide essential public health services
for a two-year contract period from September 1,2017 through August 31,
2017.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Guajardo 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
22. First Reading Ordinance -Closing of a utility easement located at
7313 South Staples Street
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.137 acres of an existing utility
easement out of a part of Roger's Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1 B, located
at 7313 South Staples Street and requiring the owner, DOXA
Enterprises, L.P., to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated tha tthe purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate an
existing utility easement out of a part of Roger's Subdivision located at 7313
South Staples Street on behalf of DOXA Engerprises,L.P.Mr.Green presented
the following information:an aerial map of the subject property;the fair market
value offset from plat layout;and staffs recommendation to approve the
closure.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the Ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
23. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the purchase of
one waste handler wheel loader and one backhoe loader for use
in Solid Waste Operations
Ordinance appropriating $326,528.17 from the reserved future
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replacement account into the capital outlay expenditure account in
Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110 for the purchase of one waste
handler wheel loader and one backhoe loader; amending the
FY2016-17 operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by
increasing expenditures by$326,528.17; authorizing the City Manager
or designee to execute all necessary documents to purchase a total of
one ZBAR waste handler wheel loader for$250,528.17 from Nueces
Power Equipment, of Corpus Christi, Texas, and one backhoe loader
for$76,000.00 from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC., Corpus
Christi, Texas, based on the cooperative purchasing agreements with
Houston-Galveston Area Council and Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative dba BuyBoard respectively, for a total amount not to
exceed $326,528.17, for use by Solid Waste Operations.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase one ZBAR waste handler
wheel loader and one backhoe loader for Sold Waste Operations.There were
no comments from the public.
A council member requested that staff provide a list of replacement vehicles
needed for next fiscal year.
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: 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
24. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for the Purchase
of two Ford F-550 Trucks with Service Bodies for Solid Waste
Operations
Ordinance appropriating $210,058.00 from the reserved future
replacement account into the capital outlay expenditure account in
Maintenance Services Fund No. 5110 for the purchase of two 2017
Ford F-550 trucks with service bodies; amending the FY2016-17
operating budget adopted by Ordinance No. 030965 by increasing
expenditures by$210,058.00; authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute all necessary documents to purchase a total of
two 2017 Ford F-550 trucks with service bodies for$210,058.00 from
Grande Truck Center, of San Antonio, Texas, through the Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative dba Buyboard, for use by Solid
Waste Operations.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Fleet Maintenance Jim Davis
stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase two Ford F-550 trucks with
service bodies for Solid Waste Operations.There were no comments from the
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public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the units that are
being replaced that were lost due to fire and involved in an accident and
deemed unrepairable;whether the City received claim money for the vehicles;
the City receiving salvage value for the vehicles;the reasons the vehicles were
not insured;the new methane gas program;and the type of accident one of the
vehicles was involved in.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel 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: 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
25. First Reading Ordinance-Donating Surplus Property to Habitat
for Humanity
Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of a tract of land located within
the city at 1901 Brennan Street to Habitat for Humanity to be re-platted
and rezoned by Habitat for Humanity for construction of a single-family
affordable house at 1902 Lipan Street, subject to specified conditions;
authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all necessary
documents related to the transaction; and providing for severance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
convey a tract of land of approximately 316 square feet located at 1901
Brennen Street to Habitat for Humanity to be re-platted and rezoned for the
construction of a single-family home for a low-income family.Barbara
Sweeney,Executive Director of Hbaitat for Humanity,responded to council
member questions.There were no comments from the public.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:the Habitat for
Humanity program to construct and sell the property;the last time the City
conveyed property;and traffic access related to the new Harbor Bridge.
Council Member Vaughn 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
26. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of Utility
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System Revenue Improvement Bonds for State Water
Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas (SWIRFT)funding
through the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)for
Seawater Desalination
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2017"
in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000; making provisions for the
payment and security thereof by a junior and inferior lien on and
pledge of the net revenues of the City's Utility System on a parity with
certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations;
stipulating the terms and conditions for the issuance of additional
Revenue Bonds on a parity therewith; prescribing the form, terms,
conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the
issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds; including the approval of an
application to the Texas Water Development Board; authorizing the
execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement, a financing
agreement, and an escrow agreement; complying with the
requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously
executed with the depository trust company; complying with the
regulations promulgated by the Texas Water Development Board;
delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; enacting other
provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this
ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that Item 26 and Future Agenda Item 27 are related to a loan the
City requested from the Texas Water Development Board for a seawater
desalination project.The purpose of Item 26 is to authorize the issuance of
Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed
$2,750,000 to fund the proposed planning work for the seawater desalination
project.The City will receive funding from the Texas Water Development
Board's State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas(SWIRFT)
program.The City Council approved the submission of an application to the
Texas Water Development Board on April 26,2017.The applicant was
approved on July 20,2017.The loan is structure as an eight-year deferment
with the entire$2,750,000 being paid off in one payment on July 15,2025.It is
anticipated that funds will be received by November 30,2017.Item 27 is the
appointment of financial advisor.Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos,
Program Manager Larijai Frances,Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck,and
Bond Counsel Clay Binford responded to council member questions.There
were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topic:how the funding is
expected to be spent;looking at aspects to take the engineering contract to
trigger-ready components including site selection,water characterization,site
selection and permitting;the contract to be approved by City Council;the
requirement of bond counsel and financial advisor to issue the bonds;where
the City's bond counsel represents Flint Hills Refining;the recommended
financial advisor,M.E.Allison&Co.,completed the work to structure the bond
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deal;clarification between the variable salinity study and the seawater
desalination project;the creation of the Local Government Corporation;the
timeframe for the project;the SWIRFT program process;the funding from the
Port of Corpus Christi;discussion regarding the Port of Corpus Christi
stopping their efforts on desalination and working with the City;the interest
rate for the loans;the industrial stakeholder group;the obligation minimum;
informing the City Council of the direction of the project throughout the entire
process;discussion regarding the desalination project during previous
executive sessions;providing a history listing previous actions and
discussions for City Council;communications with the City Council;a request
for every document related to desalination from the last four years;and
periodic reporting from the City's appointees to the Port of Corpus Christi
Authority.
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: 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
R. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 27 -36)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items and Corporation Meeting.City
Manager Rose stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 28,32,35,
and 36.A council member requested information on Item 37.
27. Appointing Financial Advisor for the Issuance of the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Junior Lien Revenue
Improvement Bonds, Series 2017"
Motion authorizing the appointment of and approving the contract for
M. E.Allison, &Co., as Financial Advisor for the issuance of the"City
of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility System Junior Lien Revenue
Improvement Bonds, Series 2017", in an amount not to exceed
$2,750,000.
This Motion was recommended to the regular agenda.
28. Resolution amending the City's Financial Budgetary Policies
Resolution amending Financial Budgetary Policies adopted by
Resolution 031189 and providing financial policy direction on
preparation of the annual budgets.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Guajardo made a motion directing the City Manager to amend
the Financial Policies,4.1 Internal Service Funds by stating that the reserve in
each Internal Service Fund maximum be an additional 2%for a total of 5%,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
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This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
29. Resolution Authorizing Submission of a Grant Application for the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Grant(JAG) FY 2017 Local Solicitation within the Police
Department
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a
grant application in the amount of$157,240 to the U.S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for funding eligible under the
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY
2017 Local Solicitation with 50% of the funds to be distributed to
Nueces County under an Interlocal Agreement; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to establish terms for
the sharing of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant(JAG)
Program FY 2017-18 Local Solicitation.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Vital Records Agreement that allows the Health District to Access
the Texas Electronic Registration Remote System
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept an amendment to a contract with the
Department of State Health Services (DSHS)for the amended contract
period 9/1/2015 through 8/31/2018 to provide the Corpus
Christi-Nueces County Public Health District(CCNCPHD) access to
the Texas Electronic Registration Remote System (TER Remote
System)for the purpose of issuing individual birth certificates, and pay
DSHS a fee of$1.83 for each Certification of Vital Record printed as a
result of searches of the database.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Traffic Control
Thermoplastics Material
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Flint Trading, Inc., of Charlotte, North Carolina, for the
purchase of traffic control thermoplastics material, based on a
cooperative purchasing agreement with The State of Texas SmartBuy
(TX SmartBuy) for a total amount not to exceed $80,689.20. The term
of the agreement is for one-year,with the option to extend up to two
one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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32. Construction Contract for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase 1 FY 2018 (Capital
Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with American Process Group, Inc., of Tacoma,
Washington in the amount of$3,750,000 for the O.N. Stevens Water
Treatment Plant(ONSWTP) Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase 1
FY 2018 for Base Bid Part A plus Additive Alternate No. 1. (Capital
Improvement Program) (CIP)
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Service Agreement for Unleaded Gasoline and Ultra-Low Sulfur
Diesel (TXLED) Fuel Delivery Service
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service
agreement with Petroleum Traders Corporation, of Fort Wayne,
Indiana for unleaded gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel (TX LED).fuel
delivery services, in accordance with Request for Bid No. 1178, based
on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to
exceed$2,559,424.88 with an estimated expenditure of$427,000.00
in FY 2016-2017. The term of this contract will be for one year with
options to extend for two additional one-year periods at the sole
discretion of the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Supply Agreement for Standard Gasoline and Ultra-Low sulfur
Diesel with Fuel Cards
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an
agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company, of San
Antonio, Texas for the purchase of standard gasoline & ultra-low sulfur
diesel with fuel cards in response to Request for Bid No. 701 based on
the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
$2,999,174.78, with an estimated expenditure of$249,931.23 funded
by various funds in FY 2016-2017. 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.
35. Service Agreement for the Purchase and Installation of Six Air
Condition Units at Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion approving a Service Agreement for the purchase and
installation of six air condition units at Oso Wastewater Treatment
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Plant not to exceed $67,136.00 from Pro Tech Mechanical, Inc. of
Corpus Christi, Texas through the Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative dba Buyboard, for use by the Facilities and Property
Management Department for Oso Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Funds budgeted in FY 2016-17.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
36. Discussion and consideration regarding the composition of the
Corpus Christi B Corporation's Board of Directors
Resolution Amending City Council Policies Service on More Than One
Board, Commission, Committee or Corporation.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Garza made a motion of direction to bring back a resolution
amending City Council Policy Number 14 to add language allowing to City
Council to appoint a person to serve as a director of both a Type A and Type B
Corporation,concurrently and advertise and bring back for appointment two
additional representatives to serve on the Type B Corporation,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.
This Motion of Direction was passed and approved with the followng vote:
Mayor McComb,Council Members Rubio,Smith,Vaughn,Garza,Guajardo,
Hunter,Molina,voting"Aye";Council Member Lindsey-Opel voting"No".
This Resolution was recommended to regular agenda.
S. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING:IITEM 371
37. Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Corpus Christi Community
Improvement Corporation (CCCIC)
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
T. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 -40)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 6:09 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
8:23 p.m.
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 water supplies
for industrial and other development, existing or potential agreements
with water districts and other governmental entities involving the sale
or purchase of water,wastewater, water rights or other utility services,
potential economic development agreement(s)with business
prospects that are considering the construction, expansion, and/or
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ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water and/or
wastewater services, potential creation of entities that could provide or
assist in the provision of the aforementioned services, desalination,
water reuse, and state regulations related to the aforementioned
topics, and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to
the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have locate,
stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the
City may conduct economic development negotiations and/or
deliberate possible economic development issues concerning said
business prospect(s), including, but not limited to, the provision of
water to said business prospect(s) and the management, sale, or
acquisition of rights to water for said business prospect(s).
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 provision
of incentives pursuant to any previously executed or proposed
economic development/business incentive agreement(s) between the
City and/or related entities and Upper Padre Partners, LP, Gulf Shores
Ventures, and/or North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd. and possible
development agreements or other funding mechanisms related to the
construction of Park Road 22 bridge and related infrastructure,
including, but not limited to, bridges, culverts, canals, sewers, lift
stations, pump stations, revetments, pilings, and ditches, 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.
40. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
V. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identifying Future Agenda Items.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Guajardo made a motion directing the City Manager to place
an item on the August 29,2017 regarding a discussion on the Al Kruse Tennis
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Center,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
W. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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