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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 October 24, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on October 31, 2017.
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Tuesday,October 24,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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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 Kelly,Trinity Worship.
Pastor David Kelly gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Andy Leal,
Director of Street Operations.
Director of Street Operations David Kelly 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:
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman,City Secretary Miles K.Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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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
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring October 2017, "National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month".
Presentation donating to"Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund" by Judith
Talavera, AEP Texas President&COO.
Presentation donating to"Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund" by Sun Jip
Kim& Kyung Tak Chung, Korean Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation and accepted donations to the
"Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund".
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
• Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Assistant City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The ribbon cutting for Fire Station No.18 is scheduled for Wednesday,
November 15,2017 at 11:00 a.m.located at 6226 Ayers Street.2)The Debris
Collection schedule to collect debris as a result of Hurricane Harvey has been
released for the remainder of the year. Effective Monday,October 23,2017,
collection began in Area 1-A.The City is requesting that residents living in •
Area 1-B begin setting out debris for collection beginning Monday,October 30,
2017.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 17, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Member Guajardo—absent).
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
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J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda,you may do so. You will
not be allowed to speak again, however,when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or ,
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,
spoke regarding blocked sidewalks and City Council's lack of interest in
placing this item on an agenda for discussion.Ruben Garza,3905 High Bank
Drive,and Victoria Martinez,3813 Bertram Street,spoke in support of parks
being smoke-free areas to reduce the exposure of second-hand smoke on
children visiting the parks.Bobby Petty,U.S.Small Business Administration
(SBA),provided an update on the application process and loans provided to
assist small businesses,homeowners,and renters in the area impacted by
Hurricane Harvey and informed residents that the deadline for filing with SBA
or Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)has been extended to
November 24,2017.Tamiko Exford,External Affairs Advisor for FEMA,provided
deadline dates for government jurisdictions and private nonprofits requesting
reimbursement for public infrastructure and repairs;transitional shelter
assistance;and individual assistance related to Hurricane Harvey.Colin Sykes,
309 Aberdeen,requested support for the City to join the National Mayor's
Climate Association and pressure the President of the United States to rejoin
the Paris Accord.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,addressed previous public
comments made by a citizen and stated that the City Council and the City have
continuously shown support for the disabled and elderly citizens in the
community.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
Council Member Smith made a motion to reconsider Item 8 from the October
17,2017 meeting,Motion authorizing the City Manager,or designee,to
execute a professional services contract with HDR Engineering,Inc.of Corpus
Christi,Texas in the amount of$216,871 for the Corpus Christi Museum of
Science and History Floodwall project for survey,design,permitting,bid and
construction phase services,seconded Council Member Vaughn.
Council members discussed the following topics:concerns with the total
estimated project costs;reevaluation of the contract and bring back
alternatives for project scope to reduce costs;the direction given to staff to
bring back an update on the project in the future;discussions with the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority(POCCA)regarding the project and possible
contributions;use of dredging materials from dredging performed by the
POCCA;whether there are any negative outcomes from rescoping the project;
and a request for information to provide a better understanding of the project.
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The Motion to Reconsider Item 8 from the October 17,2017 meeting passed
unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table this item to allow staff to bring
alternate solutions for the project and have discussions with the POCCA
regarding the utilization of dredging materials,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -8)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.A council member requested that Item 3 be pulled for
individual consideration.
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
4. Service Agreement for Bailiff and Security Guard Services for
Municipal Court for a not to exceed amount of$209,352 with a
potential multi-year amount of up to$628,056
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with Sec-Ops, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas for bailiffs and
security guard services for Municipal Courts in accordance with Request
for Proposal (RFP) No. 1151, based on best value for a total amount not
to exceed $209,352, which $191,906 is budgeted in FY2017-18. The
term of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for up to two
additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City, with
a total potential multi-year amount of up to$628,056.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-169
5. Approval of the 2017 Tax Levy
Motion approving the 2017 Property Tax Levy of$119,297,025.33 based
on the adopted property tax rate of$0.606264 per$100 valuation, in
accordance with Section 26.09 (e) of the Texas Tax Code.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: M2017-170
6. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 101
Caribbean Drive(1st Reading 10/17/17)
Case No. 0717-03 B.L. Marina Properties, LP: A change of zoning from
the"CG-2"General Commercial District to the"RV" Recreational Vehicle
Park District. The property is described as being 7.95 acres out of Lots
22 and 23, Section 53, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm &Garden Tracts,
located east of Laguna Shores Road, on the south side of Caribbean
Drive at the Laguna Madre.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 9. 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District to the"RV" Recreational Vehicle Park District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by B.L. Marina Properties, LP ("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property being 7.95 acres out of
Lots 22 and 23, Section 53, Flour Bluff& Encinal Farm & Garden Tracts,
from the "CG-2" General Commercial District to the "RV" Recreational
Vehicle Park District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031277
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager or designee to execute a Use Privilege Agreement with
Flowserve Corp./Flowserve US, Inc. located at 299 Gilliam Street
(1st Reading 10/17/17)
Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a Use
Privilege Agreement with Flowserve Corp. / Flowserve US Inc.
("Permittee")to install a private wastewater collection system and
conveyance system force main. Subject to the Permittee' compliance
with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031278
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Approval of agreement and
appropriating funds for MPM Development, LP,for the
construction of a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement(1st Reading
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Ordinance authorizing City Manager or designee to execute a water
arterial transmission and grid main construction and reimbursement
agreement("Agreement")with MPM Development, LP. ("Developer"), for
the construction of a water arterial transmission and grid main line and
appropriating $109,354.20 from the No. 4030 Water Arterial
Transmission &Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer in
accordance with the Agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031279
3. Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a
Developer Participation Agreement with MPM Development, LP.,
for Royal Creek Estates Unit 7, in the amount of$207,386.85,for
the City's share of the cost to extend Oso Parkway. (south of
Yorktown Boulevard &east of Cimarron Boulevard)
Resolution authorizing city manager or designee to execute a developer
participation agreement with MPM Development, LP., for Royal Creek
Estates Unit 7, in the amount of$207,386.85 for the City's share of the
cost to extend Oso Parkway. (South of Yorktown Boulevard & East of
Cimarron Boulevard).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3,execution of a developer participation
agreement for Royal Creek Estates Unit 7.Interim Director of Development
• Services Bill Green and council members discussed the following topics:the
developer's intent to extend Oso Parkway and upgrade the street from
residential design development standards;warranty on the street;the
developer's responsibility to handle project management engineering;whether
the City is reimbursed for inspections;the street participation reimbursement
estimate and engineering fees;and a timeline on when the item related to
changing the residential street warranty from one to two years will be
discussed.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Smith. 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:031276
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 9)
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9. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 5842 Yorktown Boulevard (3/4 vote required)
Case No. 0917-03 Mostaghasi Investment Trust: A change of zoning from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District. The property is described as being Kings Point Unit
6, Block 1, Lot 1, located on the north side of Yorktown Boulevard, east of
Gingerberry Drive and west of Lode Boulevard.
Planning Com__mission and Staff Recommendation (July 26, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, in lieu thereof approval of
the "CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Mostaghasi Investment Trust("Owner"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to Kings Point Unit 6, Block 1, Lot 1, from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-2" 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 9.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
located at 5842 Yorktown Boulevard.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff recommend denial of the zoning change to the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-2"
Neighborhood Commercial District.Mr.Green presented the following
information:an aerial view of the subject property;zoning pattern;the future
land use map;and public notification.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
clarified that the case received over 20%opposition and approval requires a
three-fourths vote of the City Council.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Eric Martinez,7505 Beau Terre Crt.;
Janice Weaver,5817 Loire Blvd.;Sharon Davis,7509 Beau Terre Crt.;Robin
Jifibahlool,44 E.Bar-Le-Doc;Peggy Engelston,7705 Marissa Drive;Rita Zuleta,
7606 Petit Pointe Dr.;Gloria Randall Scott,4422 S.Alameda;Da Yehia,5709
Loire Blvd.;and Hobart Weaver,5817 Loire Blvd.,spoke in opposition to the
zoning change and expressed the following concerns:construction of an
apartment complex;increased traffic;maintenance and setback requirements;
notification to property owners;sidewalk accessibility;limited parking for the
development;and the impact to an already crowded Kaffie Middle School.
Wayne Lundquist,representing the applicant,stated that the applicant is
supportive of Planning Commission's and staffs recommendation and has no
plans to build an apartment complex on the subject property. Larry Gennings,
developer,provided a proposed site plan for a portion of the property to build
a dialysis clinic.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the allowable uses
in"CN-2";an explanation on the difference from the current allowable uses
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and the recommended change in zoning uses;traffic impact;concerns from
the adjacent residents that an apartment complex will be built on the subject
property;the developer's intended use for the subject property;issues with
residential properties which back up to a major arterial street; improvements
to the public notification process for zoning changes,specifically signage;the
setback requirements;development of a noise wall structure;setting conditions
during the development process to address noise,timing of dumpster service,
and drainage;the need to develop the area to grow the tax base;and
protecting the neighborhood from additional multi-family development.
Council Member Garza made a motion to deny the zoning change from an
"RS-6"to the"CN-2",and in lieu thereof,approval of an"RS-6/SP"to allow the
permitted uses in the"RS-6"and"CN-2"zoning districts with the exception of
apartments,townhomes,two-family homes,cottage housing,and group living,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed(Council Member Vaughn
voting"No").
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb called for a recess at 1:55 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the
Council meeting at 2:26 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 10)
10. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property
located at 6113 Durant Drive
Case No. 0917-01 Luxury Spec Homes, Inc.: A change of zoning from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS 4.5/PUD"Single-Family 4.5 District
with a Planned Unit Development Overlay. The property is described as
Blanche Moore School Subdivision, Lot 2, located on the south side of
Durant Drive, south of Wooldridge Road, and west of Cimarron
Boulevard.
Planning Commission Recommendation (September 20, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5/PUD" Single-Family 4.5 with a Planned Unit Development(PUD)
Overlay with specified conditions.
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City Staff Recommendation (September 20, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5/PUD" Single-Family 4.5 with a Planned Unit Development(PUD)
Overlay with specified conditions, in lieu thereof approval of the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Luxury Spec Homes, Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to Blanche Moore School Subdivision, Lot 2,
from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RS 4.5/PUD" Single-Family 4.5
District with 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 10.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to a develop a 17-lot single-family development with reduced street width and
a five-foot sidewalk on one side of the street.Mr.Green stated that the
Planning Commission is recommending approval of the zoning change to the
"RS-4.5/PUD"Single-Family 4.5 with a Planned Unit Development overlay with
specified conditions.Staff is recommending denial of the zoning change,and
in lieu thereof,approval of the"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.Mr.Green
explained that the development can be accomplished without the need for a
Planned Unit Development(PUD)and the proposed development does not
included the unique design provisions of a PUD.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Victor Nazar,Luxury Homes,
requested approval of the Planning Commission's recommendation and stated
that the zoning request is similar to a recent rezoning of property located near
Aschunet Park.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:the property being located
near Blanche Moore School;the reasons for the differing recommendations
from Planning Commission and staff;the number of residential lots;and proper
signage notifying the public of the requested zoning change.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith. 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 11 -12)
11. Ordinance to appropriate unreserved funds for the purchase of
three loaders and two graders for Parks and Recreation
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Ordinance to appropriate$636,690.00 in the unreserved fund balance in
the No. 1030 Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and $459,235.00 in the
unreserved fund balance in the No. 1032 State Hotel Occupancy Tax
Fund for purchase of three loaders and two motor graders from Doggett
Heavy Machinery Services, LLC of Corpus Christi for beach operations,
based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard, with the total
amount not to exceed $1,095,925.00; amending the FY 2017-2018
Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance Number 031255 to increase
expenditures by$1,095,925.00; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate unreserved
funds,$636,690 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax(HOT)Fund and$459,235 from
the State HOT Fund,with a total amount not to exceed$1,095,925 to purchase
three loaders and two graders for beach operations.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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:031280
12. Rental payments for two motor graders and three loaders totaling
$219,736
Motion to authorize payments totaling $219,736 for the rental of the
beach operations equipment(two motor graders and,three loaders)from
Doggett Heavy Machinery Services LLC for the period June 2017
through January 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize rental payments for
the existing motor graders and loaders,which was administratively approved,
to extend the contract through January 2018.There were no comments from
the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:administrative approval of the
existing contract and the need to develop a contract management process for
the City.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Motion was passed 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
Enactment No: M2017-171
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13-141
13. First Reading Ordinance -Farming Lease Agreement at Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill -940 acres, Farm Site No. 3466 with an annual
lease payment of$98,700 for a total of$493,500 for the five year
lease
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
five-year lease agreement with L.A. FARMS, Austin Harwell, to farm
approximately 940 acres at the Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill in
consideration of a total annual lease payment of$98,700 for a total of
$493,500 for 5 years based on $105 per acre.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13,execution of a five-year farming lease
agreement at Cefe Valenzuela Municipal Landfill.Director of Solid Waste
Operations Lawrence Mikolajczyk and council members discussed the
following topics:appreciation for staff generating additional revenue through
this item;the current permit does not allow solid waste on the land;the total
annual lease payment based on$105 per acre;and whether a bonus payment
was included.City Attorney Miles K.Risley referred to a typographical error in
Section 1 of the ordinance which reflects an amount of$97,700 instead of
$98,700.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend Section 1 of the ordinance to
read$98,700,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading as amended 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
14. First Reading Ordinance-Reimbursement Funds for Storm Water
Catch Basins Program
Ordinance to appropriate$20,000 in reimbursement funds received
through the Reimbursement Contract with Coastal Bend Bays and
Estuaries Program, Inc. for the storm water catch basin program in the
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No. 1052 Water Utilities Grant Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Assistant Director of Support Services-
Water Reba George stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate
$20,000 in reimbursement funds received through the agreement with the
Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries to install approximately 14 catch basin inserts
to help prevent debris from reaching Corpus Christi Bay.There were no
comments from the public.
In response to a councilmember,Ms.George stated that she would research
grant opportunities to fund additional catch basin devices.
Council Member Molina 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: 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 15-17),
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Assistant City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have any planned presentations.Council
members requested information on Items 15 and 17.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta reported on the future Council meeting dates
for the upcoming months:November 7,2017;November 14,2017;December 12,
2017;December 19,2017;January 9,2018;January 16,2018;January 23,2018;
and January 30,2018.
15. Supply Agreement for Sodium Permanganate Solution for the O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant for Two Years at$3,407,859,with
Two Additional Two-year Options and a Total Potential Multi-Year
Amount of$10,223,577 (Council Priority -Water)
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Carus Corporation, of Peru, Illinois for the purchase of
sodium permanganate solution in response to Request for Bid (RFB) No.
1266, based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid, for a total amount
not to exceed $3,407,859.00, with an estimated expenditure of
$1,561,935.38 FY2017-18 funded by the Water Fund. The term of the
agreement is for two years with an option to extend for two additional
two-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City, with a total
potential multi-year amount of$10,223,577.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Service Agreement for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration
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Services for Employees Who Elect Flexible Spending Account and
Dependent Care Assistance Programs for a One-Year Not to
Exceed Amount of$35,612.40,with Four Additional One-Year
Options and a Total Potential Multi-Year Amount of Up to
$178,062.00
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement
with Application Software, Inc., dba ASIFlex of Columbia, Missouri to
provide Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration Services for the
Corpus Christi City employees and their families in response to Request
for Bid No. 1262 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a
total amount not to exceed $35,612.40, of which$32,644.70 is funded in
FY2017-18 in the Employee Fund. The term of the agreement is for one
year with an option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods,
subject to the sole discretion of the City, with a total potential multi-year
amount of up to$178,062.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Supply Agreement for Office Supplies City-Wide for a Two-year
Not to Exceed Amount of$1,626,800.74,with Two Additional
One-year Options and a Total Potential Multi-Year Amount of
$3,253,601.48
Motion authorizing City Manager, ordesignee, to execute an agreement
with Gateway Printing and Office Supply, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX for
office supplies in response to Request for Bid No. 1257 based on the
lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed
$1,626,800.74 of which $745,617.01 is funded in FY2017-18 from
multiple funds. The term of the agreement is for two years with an option
to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole
discretion of the City, with a total potential multi-year amount of
$3,253,601.48.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel requested a item to address the use of the Ward
Building.Mayor McComb consented to place the item on an agenda for
discussion.
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T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
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