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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 31, 2017 which were approved as amended
by the City Council on November 7, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 7th day of November, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,October 31,2017 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 Betty Vestal,Church of Acts.
Pastor Betty Vestal gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Constance
Sanchez, Director of Finance.
Director of Financial Services Constance Sanchez 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.
(Note:Council Member Hunter arrived at 11:42 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Councll Member Paulette
Gualardo,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 I Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring October 31, 2017, "The Council on Alcohol +
Drug Abuse Coastal Bend Day'.
Proclamation declaring November 3, 2017, 'Voices of South Texas
Day".
Proclamation declaring November 4, 2017, "Face-to-Face Walk for
Memory Day".
Proclamation declaring November 8, 2017, "National STEM Day".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 24, 2017.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the
minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed(Council Member
Hunter-absent).
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Commission on Children and Youth
Mayor's Fitness Council
Sister City Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.City Secretary
Rebecca L.Muerte announced that the appointments to the Commission on
Children&Youth and Sister City Committee are being postponed until the
November 7,2017 meeting due to an error in the printed agenda packets.
Mayor's Fitness Council.
Mayor McComb made a motion to realign Jacqueline Hamilton from the Senior
Initiatives category to the At-Large category;reappoint Victor Betancourt
(At-Large),Kimberly Cook(Disability Networks)and Misty Kesterson(Worksite
Wellness);and appoint Rhonda Carlisle-Castillo(Senior Initiatives),seconded
by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
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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,
requested that the City Council repeal the municipal solid waste fee requiring
roofing companies to pay a fee for the use of the City's landfill.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 is November 24,2017.
Gloria Scott,4422 5.Alameda,spoke regarding the"Voices of South Texas
Day"event at the Old Bayview Cemetery and referred to an emailed invitation
submitted to the City Council to participate in a gathering for the community to
heal following Dewboy Lister being killed by a Corpus Christi Police Officer.
Mike Robinson spoke regarding the municipal solid waste fee and recent
changes to the collection system which have impacted roofing companies.
Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen,requested support for the City to join the National
Mayor's Climate Association to address climate change.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)Collection of debris resulting from Hurricane Harvey began in Area 1-B on
Monday,October 30,2017.The City is requesting that residents living in Area 2
begin setting out debris for collection by 7:00 a.m.beginning Monday,
November 6,2017.2)Last week,the City held a celebration for the completion
of the Bond 2012 Staples Street improvements Project and the groundbreaking
of the Bond 2014 Staples Street Improvements Project from Alameda Street to
Morgan Avenue.The Engineering Services Department will host a public
meeting on Wednesday,November 1,2017 in the 6th Floor Conference Room
at City Hall for the public to ask questions regarding the upcoming
construction.The Staples Street Project Improvements include the full-depth
reconstruction of the existing four-lane roadway with concrete bus pads,
paving marking and utility improvements.3)City Manager Rose recognized
new Water Quality Manager,Crystal Ybanez,who recently obtained her Class
A Operator license.4)City Manager Rose recognized employees of the
Financial Services Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
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Association of the United States for the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report(CAFR).
a. MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE FEE (MSW)
City Manager Rose stated that the purpose of this item is to provide information
on the Municipal Solid Waste Service(MSW)Charge.Director of Solid Waste
Services Lawrence Mikolajczyk reported that the MSW charge was adopted by
the City Council in 2001 and is used to support street maintenance,future
landfill maintenance,compliance and education programs.The MSW charge
is included with the permit process to add accountability to the system.Mr.
Mikolajczyk presented information on the following:the budgeted MSW charge
revenue;how the fee is charged;and tracking payment process.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the budgeted
revenue;the City Council not anticipating Hurricane Harvey when informed of
the changes to the collection process;the amount of revenue collected since
the fee was implemented;the revenue collected in last fiscal year;the reasons
for changing the collection process;and how fees are charged.
After receiving advice from City Attorney Miles K.Risley,Mayor McComb
announced that the City Council would go into 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 municipal solid waste fees.
The Council went into executive session at 12:41 p.m.The Council returned
from executive session at 1:51 p.m.City Secretary Rebecca L.Muerte
announced that Council Member Molina recused himself from the discussion
on this item.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta clarified that Council Member
Molina attended a portion of this executive session,until he recognized he had
a potential conflict of interest,at which time Council Member Molina recused
himself from the executive session.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 23)
23. 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, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of
the Texas Utility Code, TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other
laws and regulations, potential agreements for the economic
development agreement(s)with business prospects that are considering
the construction, expansion, and/or 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, including, but not limited to local government
corporation(s), and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
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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, potential contracts for the provision of water
to said business prospect(s).
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 23.The Council went into executive session at 1:53 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:52 p.m.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 23.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Quarterly Update to City Council (03 2017)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 21.lain Vasey,
President/CEO of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item is to provided the EDC
quarterly update.Mr.Vasey presented the following information:employment
by sector;the EDC's goals and results year-to-date; key economic indicators;
business retention expansion;the target Industry analysis and recruitment;and
the small business entrepreneur model"Geekdom".
After Mr.Vasey's presentation,the following topics were discussed:the status
of a proposed call center in District 3;the"Geekdom"model;an update on
Type A major incentive projects;future Type A eligible projects in the pipeline;
focus on building the process technology program at Del Mar College;
discussions with the Regional Transportation Authority regarding transportation
issues in the downtown area;feedback from potential businesses regarding the
availability of water in Corpus Christi;and statistics from Workforce Solutions
regarding the medical/health field being the fastest growing business sector.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-9)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
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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
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-172
5. Service Agreement for Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Administration
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 ASIFIex 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 passed on the consent agenda.
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6. 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, or designee, 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-174
7. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property located at 6113
Durant Drive (1st Reading 10124/17)
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.
City Staff Recommendation (September 20, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-4.5/PUO" 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
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repealer clause and publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No'. 031281
8. Second 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(1st Reading 10124117)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031282
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Reimbursement Funds for Storm
Water Catch Basins Program (1st Reading 10124/17)
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
No. 1052 Water Utilities Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031283
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONEI
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 10-111
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 5842
Yorktown Boulevard W.vote required)(1st Reading as Amended
10/24117)
Case No. 0917-03 Mostaohasi 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 Lone Boulevard.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (July 26, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to
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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 10,rezoning of property located at 5842
Yorktown Boulevard.Interim Director of Development Services Bill Green
stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommended denial of the
change of zoning from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the"CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-2"
Neighborhood Commercial District Mr.Green reported that,at the October 24,
2017 Council meeting,City Council made a motion to amend the ordinance on
first reading by denying the"CN-2"Neighborhood Commercial District,and in
lieu thereof,approve the"RS-6/SP"Single-Family 6 District with a Special
Permit to allow uses in the"RS-6"zoning and all uses in the"CN-2"zoning
with the exception of multifamily residential use,apartment,townhouse,
two-family house,cottage housing development and group living.There were
no comments from the public.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta referred to an error on the agenda caption
and clarified that the City Council would be taking action on the ordinance as
amended on first reading on October 24,2017.
In response to a council member,Mr.Green stated that the proposed
development plan includes a dialysis center and retail shopping center.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No:031264
11. Discussion regarding the composition of the Corpus Christi B
(Type B)Corporation board with possible action.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
that the purpose of this item is to discuss the composition of the Corpus Christi
B(Type B)Corporation.On October 10,2017,the City Council appointed the
five members of the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development(Type A)
Corporation and decided to table the appointments for the remaining two
positions to consider other options.City Secretary Huerta presented the
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following options:1)Options with Council Members:5 Type A members,2
Council Members or 5 Type A members,1 Council Member,and 1 Regular
Member;2)Option without Council Members:5 Type A Members and 2 Regular
Members;or 3)Option with a Council Liaison:5 Type A Members,2 Regular
Members,and 1 Council Liaison.The Council Liaison would be designated by
a majority vote of the City Council and would attend meetings,but not vote or
participate in discussions and then report to full City Council.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the need to increase
communication between the City Council and the Type B Corporation;whether
council members have served on the Type A Corporation;whether the council
member serving as the liaison would be allowed to vote when Type B
Corporation items are presented to the City Council;the importance of the
Type B Corporation remaining independent from City Council;legal's opinion
on council members serving on the Type B Corporation and whether it would
violate the Code of Ethics.
Council Member Rubio made a motion regarding the composition of the
Corpus Christi B(Type B)Corporation to support Option 1 to appoint the five
members of the Type A Board,1 Council Member and 1 Regular Member,
seconded by Council Member Vaughn.This Motion failed with the following
vote:Council Members Rubio and Vaughn voting"Aye';Mayor McComb,
Council Members Smith,Garza,Guajardo,Hunter,and Molina,voting"No";
Lindsey-Opel abstained.
Council Member Hunter made a motion regarding the composition of the
Corpus Christi B(Type B)Corporation to support Option 1 to appoint the five
members of the Type A Board and 2 Council Members,seconded by Council
Member Molina.This Motion failed with the following vote:Council Members
Rubio,Vaughn,Hunter,and Molina,voting"Aye";Mayor McComb,Council
Members Smith,Garza,and Guajardo,voting"No";Lindsey-Opel abstained.
Council Member Garza made a motion regarding the composition of the
Corpus Christi B(Type B)Corporation to support Option 3 to appoint the five(5)
members of the Type A Board,two(2)Regular Members,and one(1)Council
Liaison,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Smith and Council Member
Vaughn
Nay: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Rubio
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No:M2017-175
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 12 -141
12. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Grant
funds for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of$314,361 from
the US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
with a City hard match of$31,436; and appropriating $314,361 from the
US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
Agency into the No. 1062 Fire Grants Fund to carry out Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of
$310,361 from the U.S.Department of Homeland Security,Federal Emergency
Management Agency for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Rubio 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
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Utility Revenue
Improvement Bond Funds and approving the Master Service
Agreement for the Seawater Desalination Project(Capital
Improvement Program)(1st Reading 10131117)
Ordinance appropriating $2,750,000 of Series 2017 Utility Revenue
Improvement Bonds in Fund No. 4482 for the Seawater Desalination
Project#E15117; changing the FY 2018 Capital Improvement Program
Budget adopted by Ordinance 031249 to increase revenues and
expenditures by$2,750,000; authorizing the City Manager or designee to
execute Amendment No. 1 of the Seawater Desalination Project
#E15117 using a Master Service Agreement with Freese and Nichols,
Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$2,627,000 for a total
restated fee of$2,974,745 for the Seawater Desalination project; and
requiring further authorization to issue the Notice to Proceed for Task
Order 1 under the Master Service Agreement. (Capital Improvement
Program) (CIP)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the City Manager or
designee to execute amendment No.1 to a Master Service Agreement with
Freese and Nichols,Inc.for the Seawater Desalination project.Mr.Van Vleck
presented the following information:discussion and planning for the project;
the key stakeholders;the specific project drivers;procurement and selection of
the owner's representative team;evaluation of feasibility and cost modeling,
Phase 1-A;Phase 1-A outcomes;the proposed work products for Phase 1-B;
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Texas Water Development Board State Water Implementation Fund for Texas
(SWIFT)funding;and the reasons the contract is needed.
Michael Morrison,Freese and Nichols,Inc.provided background information
on the Freese&Nichols,Inc.team and the project scope for Phase 1-B.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the scope of the Phase 1-B contract;the Power Supply Conceptual Design and
Agreement;the plan to include advancements in technology;the shelf-life of
the study;filing of permit applications so the project is trigger-ready;site
selection being a critical component;today's action to approve the loan and
the contract;the need for a city consultant;a plan to pay back the loan;next
steps moving forward and timeline;the current water supply;whether the
contract with Freese and Nichols,Inc.has an end date;council support for
passage of this item;and making sure the demand for water is there prior to
moving forward.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Rick Ritter,Occidental
Chemical,spoke regarding the critical need for water to sustain the existing
economy and ensure future economic growth.Larry Elizondo,Citgo Refining,
spoke in support of securing an alternate water source and suggested the
creation of a Water Task Force.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel. This Ordinance was passed on that 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
14. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds and Authorizing a
Construction Contract for the Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA) East General Aviation (GA)and Terminal Apron
Reconstruction (Airport Capital Improvement Program)
Ordinance appropriating $4,899,563.58 from a Federal Aviation
Administration Grant; appropriating$544,395.98 from Airport Operating
Reserve and transferring to Airport Capital Reserve for the Corpus
Christi International Airport(CCIA) East General Aviation (GA)and
Terminal Apron project; amending the FY '18 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) Budget by$5,443,959.56; and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with
SpawGlass Civil Construction, Inc., of Houston, Texas in the amount of
$4,241,714.70 for the CCIA East GA and Terminal Apron project for the
base bid plus three additive alternates.
Mayor McComb referred to item 14.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate a grant from the
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Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of$4,899,563.58 and$544,395.98
from Airport Operating Reserve,and to execute a construction contract with
SpawGlass Civil Construction,Inc.in the amount of$4,241,714.70 for the
Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)East General Aviation and Terminal
Apron Project Mr.Edmonds provided information on the project scope and
timeline.There were no comments from the public.
A council member spoke regarding the improvements being made at the CCIA.
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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajamo,
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- 191
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 15,16,17 and 19.
15. Resolution approving Bond 2016 Residential Street Rebuild
Program(RSRP) Project Work Plan.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Contract Amendment No. 1 and Testing Agreement for Residential
Street Rebuild Program(RSRP)Bond 2016
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
Amendment No. 1 to a contract for professional services with Hanson
Professional Services, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$552,667 for a restated fee of$602,327; and to execute a geotechnical
testing agreement with Professional Services Industries, Inc., of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$56,211 for the Bond 2016 Residential
Street Rebuild Program (RSRP) Project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Construction Contract for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Maintenance Building (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
construction contract with Pepper Lawson Waterworks, LLC of The
Woodlands,Texas in the amount of$1,662,390 for the O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant(ONSWTP) Maintenance Building for Total Base
Bid. (Capital Improvement Program) (CIP)
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Professional Services Contract for Allison Basin Wastewater
Master Plan Update
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee,to execute a
professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc.,of Corpus
Christi, Texas in the amount of$67,450 for Allison Basin Wastewater
Master Plan Update.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Service Agreement for Financial Advisor Services for a One-Year
Not-To-Exceed Amount of$171,000.00 With Four One-Year
Options for a Potential Not-To-Exceed Amount of$870,000.00
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with FirstSouthwest, a Division of Hilltop Securities, Inc.,
Dallas, Texas for financial advisor services for the Finance Department,
in accordance with RFP No. 1306, based on the best value proposal. The
agreement will be for a not-to-exceed amount of$171,000.00, which will
be funded in FY2017-2018 primarily from bond proceeds.The term of the
agreement is for one year,with four one-year options subject to the sole
discretion of the City,with a total potential multi-year not-to-exceed
amount of$870,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
0. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 201
20. Future Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing and
Finance Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 221
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 22.The Council went into
executive session at 5:45 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
5:57 p.m.
22. 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 and potential claims related to repairs to
said museum.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22 and the following motion was considered:
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Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement to
extend the Professional Service Management Agreement for the Corpus Christi
Museum of Science and History with CCMJV,LLC on a month-to-month basis,
ending February 1,2018,to allow for negotiation of a future agreement
Council Member Guajardo 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: M2017-176
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Rubio requested a briefing from the Code Enforcement Department
regarding buildings throughout the City that need to be condemned.City
Manager Margie C.Rose stated that she would place the item on a future
agenda.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
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