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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 November 7, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on November 14, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 14th day of November, 2017.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,November 7,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Elder Jimmy Perez, New Life Church.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jose A.
Barrientes, Sergeant-at-Arms, Coastal Bend Marine Corps League#430.
Mr.Jose A.Barnentes 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.
Chatter 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,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 November 5-11, 2017, "National Radiation
Therapy Technician Week".
Proclamation declaring November 10, 2017, "United States Marine
Corps Birthday", and declaring November 7-14, 2017, "The 242nd
Marine Corps Birthday Week".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Council Member Rubio congratulated the family of Selena Quintanilla Perez
for being granted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Mayor McComb proclaimed November 7,2017 as"Houston Astros Day".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations listed on the agenda and
conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and
committee members.
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 tram the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.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 the SBA is
November 30,2017.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hake!,spoke regarding recent
comments made regarding the shortage of public safety officers and the fear
those comments have placed in residents.Ms.Saldana expressed that the
Police Department is currently doing a great job with the current number of
officers.Gloria Randall Scott,4422 S.Alameda,thanked the City Council for
recognizing the Houston Astros for winning the World Series.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
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Mayor McComb referred to City Managers Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)Over the next two months,citizens will see an emphasis from the City of
Corpus Christi on community. This communication emphasis is to underscore
ways the City organization and employees are an integral part of our
community.Employees are neighbors as well as the people that clean
wastewater pipes,protect families,care for children and much more.City
employees love our community and City Manager Rose wants to take the time,
during the holiday season,to illustrate the ways the City's 3,000 employees
care for our community everyday,24-hours a day,7 days-a-week,365
days-a-year.2)City Manager Rose stated that once every month,she will
highlight the previous month's items that focused on the City Council's goals:
Water,Residential Streets and Economic Development.In the month of
November,the following topics were discussed:Water:the Drought
Contingency Plan,major supplies needed for the treatment plants,and the
seawater desalination project;Economic Development:the small business
programs,affordable housing and the associated tax credits,and the homeless
issues;and Residential Streets:Comanche Street,Lipan Street,Timon
Boulevard,and Surfside Boulevard regarding the new Harbor Bridge.3)The
City has secured a limited number of rain barrels for purchase as part of the
City's on-going water conservation program.Residents can purchase up to two
barrels per household at a discounted price of$47 plus tax.Beginning today,
November 7,2017,rain barrels can be purchased in-person at Central
Cashiering located on the first floor of City Hall,1201 Leopard.Customers will
then pick up purchased containers at the City's Warehouse located at 5352
Ayers Street,Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.4)Residents
that dump fats,oil,and grease down the drain could end up with wastewater
in their homes.The City is inviting the public to a demonstration to see the
effects of dumping fats,oil and grease down the drain.Employees will use the
wastewater rover,a remote camera system,to demonstrate how the City
detects issues and how to prevent wastewater backups.The demonstration will
take place on Thursday,November 9,2017 at 10:00 a.m.at 3009 Alta Giganella
Street.5)Collection of debris resulting from Hurricane Harvey began in Area 2
on Monday,November 6,2017.The City is requesting that residents living in
Area 3-A begin setting out debris for collection by 7:00 a.m.beginning Monday,
November 13,2017.6)City Manager Rose recognized Fire Battalion Chief
David Saenz and Firefighter Kelly Maiden who were recently deployed,as part
of Texas Task Force 1,to Puerto Rico to assist with the post-Hurricane Maria
response and recovery.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 31, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta referred to the minutes of October 31,2017,Page 4,the executive
session related to the Municipal Solid Waste Fee(MSW).City Secretary Muerte
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.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Citizens Advisory Health Board
Commission on Children and Youth
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Library Board
Planning Commission
Sister City Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Aislynn E.
Campbell(Joint-City and Nueces County),Hannah M.Chipman,Raymond
Marlin Johnson,and Elizabeth Sefcik,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio nominated Ashley Lucio.Council Member Smith
nominated Tracy Davis.Council Member Molina nominated Patricia Ann Rotko.
Ashley Lucia and Tracy Davis were appointed with Mayor McComb,Council
Members Hunter,Rubio,Vaughn,Guajardo,Smith,Garza,and Lindsey-Opel
voting for Ashley Lucio;Mayor McComb,Council Members Hunter,Molina,
Rubio,Vaughn,Guajardo,Smith,Garza,and Lindsey-Opel voting for Tracy
Davis;and Council Member Molina voting for Patricia Ann Rotko.
Commission on Children&Youth
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Laura N.Garcia(Law
Enforcement)and Amanda Oster(Nueces County District Attorneys Office),
seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Council Member Guajardo nominated Priscila Baldillez(At-Large).Council
Member Garza nominated Ericka M.Ramirez(At-Large).Council Member
Lindsey-Opel nominated Sherry L.Peterson.Council Members Guajardo,
Vaughn and Rubio voted for Priscila Baldillez;Council Members Garza,Smith
and Hunter voted for Ericka M.Ramirez;Mayor McComb and Council Members
Molina and Lindsey-Opel voted for Sherry L.Peterson.
Since there was a three-way tie on the vote,a re-vote was conducted.Council
Members Vaughn,Rubio,Guajardo,and Garza voted for Priscila Baldillez;
Council Member Smith voted for Ericka M.Ramirez;and Mayor McComb,
Council Members Hunter,Molina,and Lindsey-Opel voted for Sherry L.
Peterson.
A run-off was conducted between the two individuals with the highest number
of votes:Priscila Baldillez and Sherry L.Peterson.Priscila Baldillez(At-Large)
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was appointed with Council Members Guajardo,Vaughn,Smith,Rubio,Garza,
and Hunter voting for Priscila Baldillez and Mayor McComb and Council
Members Molina and Lindsey-Opel voting for Sherry L.Peterson.
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority
Council Member Vaughn nominated Anne Bauman(Transportation
Disadvantaged).Council Member Guajardo nominated Donnie Contreras
(Transportation Disadvantaged).Anne Bauman(Transportation Disadvantaged)
was appointed with Mayor McComb,Council Members Lindsey-Opel,Garza,
Smith,Vaughn,Molina,and Hunter voting for Anne Bauman and Council
Members Guajardo and Rubio voting for Donnie Contreras.
Library Board
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Zoraida J.Basaldu,
Candace S.Hart,and Brian Solarek,seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed(Council Members Smith and Hunter voting"No").
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Nicole Carroll and Julie T.
Rogers,seconded by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously.
Planning Commission
Council Member Molina nominated Matthew C.Ezell.Council Member Smith
appointed Gordon R.Robinson.Matthew C.Ezell was appointed with Mayor
McComb,Council Members Hunter,Molina,Rubio,and Guajardo voting for
Matthew C.Ezell and Council Members Vaughn,Smith,Garza and
Lindsey-Opel voting for Gordon R.Robinson.
Sister City Committee
Council Member Hunter made a motion to appoint Cleofas Rodriguez,Jr.
(Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce),seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to appoint Susana Martinez(Higher
Education Institution),seconded by Council member Rubio and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to appoint Melody H.Cooper
(Economic Development Sector),seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Almira Flores(Arts/Cultural),
seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Alan Thomburg(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
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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.Mayor McComb requested that Item 6 be pulled for individual
consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution approving Bond 2016 Residential Street Rebuild
Program (RSRP) Project Work Plan.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031285
5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. M2017-177
7. 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.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2017-179
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Grant
funds for Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (1st Reading
10/31/17)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031286
9. 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 10/31/17)
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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031287
10. Second 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)(1st Reading 10/31/17)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031288
6. 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)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6,execution of a construction contract for the
O.N.Stevens Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Building.In response to
Mayor McComb,Executive Director of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo provided an
overview of the project scope and stated that the improvements will allow the
plant to improve capacity and be more efficient There were no comments
from the public.
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:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Molina,Council Member
Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2017-178
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 11 -121
11. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 3413 South Staples Street
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Case No. 0917-04 Guernsey: A change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single
Family 6 District to the"ON" Neighborhood Office District. The property is
described as being 0.655 acres out of 26.32 acres of U Lott Tract,
located on the south side of Staples Street, east of Casa Linda Drive,
and west of Hayward Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 4, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single Family 6 District
to the "ON" Neighborhood Office District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Eugene Guernsey and Celeste Guernsey("Owners'), by
changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to 0.655 acres out of 26.32
acres of U Lott Tract, from the"RS-6" Single Family 6 District to the"ON"
Neighborhood Office District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to
account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and
publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the development of two office buildings approximately 4,000
square feet in size.Mr.Green stated that the Planning Commission and staff
are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Gloria Redding,3405 S.Staples,
spoke in support of an office use for the subject property.Mayor McComb
closed the public hearing.
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
12. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property
located at 6686 South Padre Island Drive(SH 358)
Case No. 0917-05 AN Corpus Christi Chevrolet LP.: A change of zoning
from the "CG-1"General Commercial District to the"IL Light Industrial
District. The property is described as being 3.17 acres out of Lot 1-R,
Block 2, Woodlawn Estates Unit 3, located on the north side of South
Padre Island Drive(SH 358), east of Airline Road, and west of Nile Drive.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 4. 2017):
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Denial of the change of zoning from the"CG-1" General Commercial
District to the"IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof approval of the
"CG-1"General Commercial District with a Special Permit(SP)with
conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by AN Corpus Christi Chevrolet, LP. ("Owner"), by changing
the UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property described as being
3.17 acres out of Lot 1-R, Block 2, Woodlawn Estates Unit 3, from the
"CG-1"General Commercial District to the"CG-1/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for a vehicle repair facility including a paint and body shop accessory
to the vehicle sales establishment Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff recommend denial of the"IL"Light Industrial District,
and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CG-1/SP"General Commercial District
with a Special Permit.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Cindy English asked questions
regarding the conditions of the special permit and how noise compliance will
be determined.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the previous zoning
change on the subject property in 2010 to allow for a special permit;
consideration of a planned unit development for similar areas to reduce
multiple zoning requests;and a text amendment to the Unified Development
Code.
Council Member Garza 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA:
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 13 - 151
13. First Reading Ordinance- Five-Year Lease Agreement for Property
Located Near McKenzie Road and Allison Drive
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Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Lease
Agreement with Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi for the use of
property near McKenzie Road and Allison Drive by Boy Scout troop
sponsored by the Rotary Club, in consideration of the Rotary Club
maintaining the premises and improvements.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo
stated that the purpose of this item is to enter into a five-year lease agreement
with the Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi for the use of property near
McKenzie Road and Allison Drive by the Boy Scout troop sponsored by the
Rotary Club.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Gloria Randall Scott,
4422 S.Alameda,spoke in support of the item.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:documents
protecting the City from liability;Section 11 of the contract regarding the
lessee's responsibility for activities;and the proximity of the property to the
Police Pistol Range and Tejas Bowman Archery Association.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Rubio. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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-Amendment to Lease with Padre Island
Yacht Club(28-Day Delay Required)
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Lease Agreement with Padre Island Yacht Club for expanded leased
area near the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Whitecap Blvd to include
additional area of 50 feet by 300 feet and amendment of renewal term
provisions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo
stated that the purpose of this item is to execute an amendment to the lease
agreement with Padre Island Yacht Club for expanded leased area near the
wastewater treatment plant located on Whitecap Boulevard.There were no
comments from the public.
In response to Mayor McComb,City Attorney Miles K.Risley explained the
28-day delay City Charter requirement
Council Member Smith 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
15. First Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the Wastewater Lot or
Acreage Fees for Summer Breeze Estate Phase 2 located west of
Flour Bluff Drive and north of Yorktown Boulevard
Ordinance exempting Summer Breeze Estate Phase 2, Block 1, Lots
1-10 located west of Flour Bluff Drive and north of Yorktown Boulevard
from the payment of wastewater lot or acreage fees under Section
8.5.2.0.1 of the Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the wastewater lot
or acreage fees for the Summer Breeze Estate Phase 2,Block 1,Lots 1-10.Mr.
Green presented:an aerial overview and the Wastewater Collection System
Master Plan for the Laguna Madre Service Area.Mr.Green stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the exemption.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the number of
developments in the Flour Bluff area on septic sytems; Flour Bluff annexation
in 1961;the area not likely to be served with wastewater services within the
next 15 years;how to address getting properties off septic systems;state law
requirements being amended In 1987 to require that municipalities provide
wastewater services when annexing new areas;the distance from the
development to the nearest manhole;the cost to provide wastewater services
to the area;the conditions of the Sanitary Sewer Connection Agreement;
tracking of payment when wastewater services become available;and
reimbursement of developer trust funds.
Council Member Garza 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
T. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 32)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
session.The Council went into executive session at 1:34 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:33 p.m.
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32. 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 purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of
Belden Street, Mesquite Street, Broadway Street, Highway 181/1-37,
Tancahua Street, the intersections thereof, or blocks adjacent to those
streets and/or intersections, and areas within one mile thereof, and
pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property(including, but not
limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned
locations) because deliberation in an open meeting would have a
detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 32.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEM 201
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Future Agenda Item
20.Assistant to the City Manager Esther Velazquez presented this item.
20. Service Agreement for the management of the American Bank
Center Complex Not-To-Exceed Amount of$16,557,171.15 with
Three One-Year Options for a Total Potential Not-To-
Exceed $24,978,169.39
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a service
agreement with SMG, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, for the
management of the American Bank Center complex, in accordance with
RFP No. 1222, based on the best value proposal. The agreement will be
for a not-to-exceed value of$16,557,171.15 excluding capital
contributions to be determined, and approximately $2,759,528.52 will be
funded in FY2017-2018. The term of the agreement is from February 1,
2018 to September 30, 2023, with three additional one year options
subject to the sole discretion of the City, with a total for a potential
multi-year not-to-exceed amount of$24,978,169.39.
This Motion was recommended to regular agenda.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16 - 191
16. First Reading Ordinance- Exemption from the Wastewater Lot or
Acreage Fees for Oso George Village Unit 2 located north of
Yorktown Boulevard and west of Roscher Road
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Ordinance exempting Oso George Village Unit 2, located north of
Yorktown Boulevard and west of Rocher Road from the payment of
wastewater lot or acreage fees under Section 6.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16,exemption from the wastewater lot or
acreage fees for Oso George Village Unit 2.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Smith 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
17. First Reading Ordinance-Nueces Electric Cooperative Electric
Franchise
Ordinance Granting To Nueces Electric Cooperative, Its Successors And
Assigns, A Non-Exclusive Franchise To Construct, Maintain And Operate
Lines And Appurtenances And Appliances For Conducting Electricity In,
Over, Under And Through The Streets, Avenues, Alleys And Public
Rights-Of-Way Of The City Of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.City Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that the
purpose of this item Is to grant Nueces Electric Cooperative,its successors and
assigns,a non-exclusive franchise to construct,maintain and operate lines and
appurtenances and appliances for conducting electricity over public
rights-of-way in the City of Corpus Christi.There were no comments from the
public.
City Attorney Risley and a council member discussed the following topics:
whether the City can require Nueces Electric Cooperative to place lines
underground;the Public Utility Commission(PUC)not approving underground
requirements as a mandate for existing lines;underground lines in new
developments;and outside litigation with the PUC regarding this issue.
Council Member Smith 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
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18. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the 2018 Annual Audit Plan
Ordinance to approve the 2018 Annual Audit Plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Interim City Auditor Kimberly Houston
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the 2018 Annual Audit Plan.
Ms.Houston provided a brief overview of the audit objectives and departments
to be audited.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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 Gualardo,
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-Appropriating Funds for Replacement of
Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane and One Vehicle Totally Damaged
in Automobile Accident for the Parks and Recreation Department
Ordinance to appropriate$615,000 in the unreserved fund balance in the
No. 1032 State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for purchase of replacement
vehicles and equipment for beach operations damaged from Hurricane
Harvey including 5 ATVS, 7 pickup trucks, 1 tractor, and 1 beach tech
machine; including one vehicle declared totally damaged in an
automobile accident; and amending the FY 2017-2018 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance Number 031255 to increase expenditures by
$615,000.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$615,000 in the
unreserved fund balance to purchase 7 pickup trucks,5 ATVS,1 tractor and 1
beach tech machine for beach operations that were damaged from Hurricane
Harvey.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the location where
the vehicles were stored;the mason the vehicles were not removed prior to
Hurricane Harvey;changes to emergency policies;and the estimated funding
expected from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)for the
damages.
Council Member Rubio 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:
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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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 21 -291
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 22,23,25,26,28,and 29.
Mayor McComb requested information on Item 27.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel recused herself from the
discussion on Item 27.
21. Supply Agreement for Corpus Christi Fire Department Medications
for Emergency Medical Services
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
agreement with Life-Assist, Inc., of Rancho Cordova, California to
purchase medications for Corpus Christi Fire Department in response to
Request for Bid (RFB) No. 1295 based on the lowest responsive,
responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $142,298.14, of which
$118,581.78 is funded FY 2017-18 by the Fire Department. The term of
this contract is for one year.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Motion Authorizing two-years of Public Safety Software
Maintenance and Support Agreement from Intergraph Corporation
in the amount for a total potential multi-year amount of$577,898.17
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
documents necessary to obtain two years of public safety software
maintenance and support from Intergraph Corporation dba Hexagon
Safety& Infrastructure for one year beginning November 1, 2017, in the
amount of$246,612.28 for FY17-18 and for a second year for
$259,661.48 in FYI8-19 (subject to appropriation); and for payment from
August 1, 2017, to October 31, 2017, in the amount of$71,624.41, for a
total potential multi-year amount of$577,898.17.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Motion Authorizing three one-year software maintenance and
hosting agreements for electronic plan review,wastewater line
modeling and project scheduling and customization support for a
total amount not to exceed $137,547.65.
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute three
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one-year software maintenance and hosting agreements, effective
September 29, 2017, with Bentley Systems, Inc. of Exton, Pennsylvania,
for electronic plan review($60,000), wastewater line modeling and
project scheduling ($23,547.65), and customization support($54,000) for
a total amount not to exceed $137,547.65.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Authorize Horton Automatics to construct and donate Secure Exit
Lane (SEL)improvements at Corpus Christi International Airport
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a donation
agreement with Horton Automatics for construction and installation of
Secure Exit Lane (SEL) improvements in the terminal at Corpus Christi
International Airport and, upon completion of installation, to accept the
donation for the City.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Resolution for the Purchase of Pumps, Motors, Rentals and
Services for a One-Year Service Agreement for a Not to Exceed
Amount of$153,025.00,With Two One-Year Extension Options and
a Total Potential Multi-Year Not to Exceed Amount of$459,075.00
Resolution finding that the purchase of pumps, motors, rentals and
services for the Utilities Department is necessary to preserve and protect
the public health and safety of the city's residents, a sole source
procurement, and consists of captive replacement parts and components
for equipment; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
one-year service agreement, with two one-year extension options, with
Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., of Bridgeport, New Jersey, for a total
amount not to exceed$153,025 of which$127,550 is funded in
FY2017-18, with a total potential multi-year not to exceed amount of
$459,075.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Resolution for the Purchase of Pump, Motor and Services for the
Utilities Department,a One-year Service Agreement for a Total
Amount not to Exceed$484,437.50,with Two One-year Extension
Option Periods and a Total Potential Multi-year amount of
$1,453,312.50
Resolution finding that the purchase of pumps, motors, and services for
the Utilities Department is necessary to preserve and protect the public
health and safety of the city's residents, is a sole source procurement,
and consists of captive replacement parts and components for
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equipment; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
one-year service agreement, with two one-year extension options, with
Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas, for a total amount
not to exceed$484,437.50, of which$403,697.92 is funded in
FY2017-1 B from the Wastewater and Storm Water Funds, with a total
potential multi-year not-to-exceed amount of$1,453,312.50.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Interlocal Agreement with TAMU-CC for Environmental Monitoring,
a one-year service agreement for a total amount not to exceed
$170,134, with two one-year extension option periods and a total
potential multi-year not to exceed amount of$525,867
Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
one-year Interlocal Agreement, with two one-year extension options, with
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi for environmental monitoring, for
a total amount not to exceed $170,134, with a total potential multi-year
not to exceed amount of$525,867.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel recused herself from the discussion on this item.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
28. Resolution authorizing service agreements for mowing and
grounds maintenance
Resolution finding the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for mowing
and grounds maintenance services for street rights-of-way, medians, and
circles for Groups 3, 4, 5A, 5B, 5C, and 6 by group number in response
to Bid No. 1232; awarding a 36-month service agreement to the lowest
responsive, responsible bidder per group number; and authorizing the
City Manager or designee to execute service agreements for a total
amount not exceeding $512,400.00, of which $156,566.63 is funded for
FY2017-18 by the Parks and Recreation Department.
CC Academy 12 Lawn Service Cornerstone Lawn Service Tony's Lawn Service
Corpus Christi, Texas Aransas Pass,Texas Rockport,Texas
Groups 3,5B,and 6 Group 4 Groups 5A and 5C
$168,900.00 $150,000.00 $193,500.00
Grand Total: $512,400.00
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
29. Resolution authorizing service agreements for grounds
maintenance and landscape
Resolution finding the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for grounds
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maintenance and landscape services for Downtown Groups 2 and 3 by
group number in response to Bid No. 1195; awarding a 36-month service
agreement to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder per group
number; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute service
agreements for a total amount not exceeding $246,960.00, of which
$75,460.00 is funded for FY2017-18 by the Parks and Recreation
Department.
Dorame General Repair& Lawn, LLC CC Academy 12 Lawn Service
Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi, Texas
Downtown Group 2 Downtown Group 3
$193,410.00 $53,550.00
Grand Total: $246,960.00
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 30)
30. Homeless Recommendations Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the homelessness recommendations.During the October
17,2017 City Council meeting,The Advisory Council on Homelessness,Mental
Health,and Substance Abuse presented four homelessness solution
recommendations.Recommendation 1,Coordinated Entry,is a process
developed to ensure that all people experiencing a housing crisis have fair
and equal access.The four key components are:access,assessment,
prioritization,and referral.The action plan for Recommendation 1 is to
coordinate with Salvation Army and provide funding in the amount of$35,000
to serve as an entry point and develop a program.The timeline from
December 2017 to September 2018.Recommendation 4,Family Reunification
Program,would reunite homeless with supportive family outside of Corpus
Christi.The goal would be to ensure that the individual would not experience
homelessness in a new location.The action plan for Recommendation 4 is to
coordinate with the Salvation Army and provide funding in the amount of
$15,000 to develop case management The funding would provide for small
travel and bus fares.Staff will return to City Council with an update on
Recommendation 2,Homeless Work Program,and Recommendation 3,Tent
City/Tiny Homes at the December 12,2017 City Council meeting.
After Mr.Bentancourt's presentation,the following was discussed:the
deliverables of the program to measure success;Salvation Army's experience
with coordinated entry;a list of items that lead to homelessness and ways to
address;the use of other agencies to assist with recommendations;the
Salvation Army being one of the only shelters that shelters families;how the
coordinated entry would be implemented and the structure of the case
management;and grant funding for family reunification.
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R. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 311
Mayor McComb recessed the regular Council meeting at 4:46 p.m.to hold a
Special Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation.
31. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing and Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
S. RECONVENE COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the regular Council meeting at 5:11 p.m.
U. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Molina requested a item be placed on the agenda to discuss the
asphalt zipper demonstratation.City Manager Margie C.Rose said she would
place the item on the December 12,2017 Council meeting.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Rubio made a motion directing the City Manager to place an
item on the November 14,2017 agenda to discuss an interview that was made
on Kill News related to public safety funding levels,seconded by Council
Member t.indsey.Opel and passed unanimously.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
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