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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 14, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on December 12, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of December, 2017.
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Tuesday,November 14,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS
WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address.If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary.Any electronic media(e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak to the City Council MUST be submitted a minimum of
24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:30 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Steve Sorenson, Bridgeway Church.
Pastor Steve Sorenson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Daniel McGinn,
Assistant Director of Environmental&Strategic Initiatives.
Assistant Director of Environmental&Strategic Initiatives Daniel McGinn led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Councll Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Debbie
Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Lucy Rubio,Council Member Greg Smith,
and Council Member Carolyn Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Ben Molina
E. Proclamations I Commendations
1.
Proclamation declaring November 11-19, 2017, "National Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Week".
Proclamation declaring November 12-18, 2017, "National Nurse
Practitioner Week".
Proclamation declaring November 16, 2017, "Coastal Bend United
Boots, Business and BBQ Hurricane Harvey Relief Fundraiser Day".
Proclamation declaring November 18, 2017, "First Presbyterian Church
of Corpus Christi Sesquicentennial Celebration Day".
Proclamation declaring December 2, 2017, "Martial Arts Recognition
Day".
Proclamation declaring December 3, 2017, "Walk to End Alzheimer's
Day".
Proclamation declaring November 2017, "National Marrow Awareness
Month".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations 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 from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.Jolene Jackson,13929 Windjammer,Twtla Stevens,139266
Windjammer,and Rhonda Beadle,13933 Jibstay,expressed concerns
regarding a proposed dog park at Aquarius Park including:health violations;
limited parking;maintenance and cleaning;and the proximity to the
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neighborhood.Carolyn Moon,4902 Calvin,requested that the City Council
move forward with the Downtown Area Development Plan and announced that
members of the Hillcrest neighborhood were meeting later today at Brooks
Chapel to work on their livability plan.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Margie C.
Rose reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
1)The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County have partnered for the
Operation Heat Help program to assist citizens in need during the chilly winter
months.The annual program pays up to 8100 of gas utilities for qualified
households during November through February.Applications will be accepted
beginning December 1,2017.For more information,citizens can call
361-888-0837.2)The ribbon cutting for Fire Station No.18 is Wednesday,
November 15,2017 at 11:00 a.m.at 6228 Ayers Street Free parking is available
in the shopping center adjacent to the ribbon cutting site.3)Collection of
debris resulting from Hurricane Harvey began In Area 3-A on Monday,
November 13,2017.The City is requesting that residents living in Area 3-B
begin setting out debris for collection by 7:00 a.m.beginning Monday,
November 20,2017.4)City Manager Rose presented a video related to the
completion of the Bond 2012 Navigation Boulevard project from Up River Road
to Leopard Street
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of November 7, 2017.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed(Council Member Molina-absent).
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi B Corporation
Reinvestment Zone No. Two
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Transportation Advisory Commission
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated Leah Pagan Olivarri and Lillian T.
Helms.Council Member Smith nominated John Valls.Council Member
Guajardo nominated Mary Jane Garza.
Leah Pagan Olivarri was appointed with Mayor McComb,Council Members
Lindsey-Opel,Gain,Smith,Guajardo,Vaughn,Rubio,and Hunter voting for
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Leah Pagan Olivarri;Council Members Garza,Guajardo,Rubio and Hunter
voting for Mary Jane Garza;Council Members Lindsey-Opel and Vaughn voting
for Helms;and Mayor McComb and Council Member Smith voting for John
Valls;Council Member Molina-absent
A re-vote was conducted between the three remaining applicants.Council
Members Rubio,Guajardo,and Garza voted for Mary Jane Garza;Mayor
McComb and Council Members Hunter and Smith voted for John Valls;and
Council Members Vaughn and Lindsey-Opel voted for Lillian T.Helms;Council
Member Molina-absent
A run-off was conducted between the two individuals with the highest number
of votes,Mary Jane Garza and John Valls,that resulted in a tie with the
following vote: Mayor McComb and Council Members Smith,Hunter,and
Lindsey-Opel voted for John Valls;Council Members Vaughn,Guajardo,Rubio,
and Garza voted for Mary Jane Garza;Council Member Molina-absent.
Mayor McComb directed City Secretary Huerta to bring back the appointment
of the vacant position when the full council can take action.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Council Member Michael
Hunter as the City Council Liaison,seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel
and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-absent).
Reinvestment Zone No.2 Board
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Rudy Garza,Paulette M.
Guajardo,Michael T.Hunter,Debbie Lindsey-Opel,Joe McComb,Ben Molina,
Greg Smith,Lucy Rubio,and Carolyn Vaughn,seconded by Council Member
Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-absent).
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to appoint Greg Smith Chairman for
a one-year term beginning 14)1.18,seconded by Council Member Hunter and
passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-absent).
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to appoint Gloria Ortiz(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously(Council Member
Molina•absent).
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to realign John Garcia to the
category of Bicycle Community Representative,seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-absent).
Council Member Rubio made a motion to appoint Andres R.Rocha,seconded
by Council Member Vaughn and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina
-absent).
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EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-let
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel was abstaining on Item
10.A council member requested that Item 18 be pulled for individual
consideration.There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Rubio,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-181
5. 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 FY18-19 (subject to appropriation); and for payment from
August 1, 2017, to October 31, 2017, in the amount of$71,624.41, for a
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total potential multi-year amount of$577,898.17.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. M2017-182
6. 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
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-183
7. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2017-184
8. 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
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$459,075.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031289
9. 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
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
FY2017-18 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031290
11. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031292
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12. Resolution authorizing service agreements for grounds
maintenance and landscape
Resolution finding the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for grounds
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031293
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 3413
South Staples Street(1st Reading 11/7/17)
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 Loll 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031294
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning property located at 6686
South Padre Island Drive(SH 358)(1st Reading 11/7117)
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):
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031295
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Five-Year Lease Agreement for
Property Located Near McKenzie Road and Allison Drive(1st
Reading 11/7/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031296
16. Second 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 (1st Reading
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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.G.1 of the Unified Development Code; requiring the
owner/developer to comply with the specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031297
17. Second 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 (1117117)
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 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code; requiring the owner/developer to comply with the
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031298
10. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.Council Member Garza made a motion to
approve the resolution,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Resolution
was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith
and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Enactment No: 031291
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for
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Replacement of Vehicles Damaged by Hurricane and One Vehicle
Totally Damaged in Automobile Accident for the Parks and
Recreation Department(1st Reading 1117/17)
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 18,an ordinance to appropriate unreserved
funds for replacement of hurricane damaged vehicles and equipment,
including vehicles damaged due to automobile accident.Director of Parks and
Recreation,City Manager Margie C.Rose,and council members discussed the
following topics:a council members concern that the vehicles were not moved
prior to Hurricane Harvey;the age of the equipment that is being replaced;
development of a policy addressing storm preparation;and reimbursement
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA).
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn. This ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Mayor McComb
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031299
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 19-22).
19. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Street Closure at
3601 Saratoga Boulevard
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating an undeveloped and
unsurfaced 479.16-square foot(0.011 acre) parcel of public right-of-way,
portion out of Bohemian Colony Lands, Section 12, Lot 1, a map of which
is recorded in Volume A, Page 48, Map Records of Nueces County,
Texas and requiring the owner,VMB Equity Properties, LLC., to comply
with specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate an
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undeveloped and unsurfaced 679.16-square foot parcel of public right-of-way at
the request of VMS Equity Properties,LLC.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Rubio, Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at 3006 Niagara Street
Case No. 1017-03 Trevino Mortuary Services. Inc. A change of zoning
from the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to the "IL" Light
Industrial District.The property is described as Broadmoor Park, Block 5,
Lots 19 thru 24 less portion to right-of-way, located on the east side of
Niagara Street, north of Tarlton Street, and east of South Port Avenue.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 18, 2017):
Denial of the change of zoning from the"CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District, in lieu thereof
approval of the "CN-1/SP"General Commercial District with a Special
Permit(SP)with conditions.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Trevino Mortuary Services, Inc. ("Owner'), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property described as Broadmoor
Park, Block 5, Lots 19 thru 24 less portion to right-of-way, from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood
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 20.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
to allow for the installation and operation of a crematorium in addition to the
existing funeral home.Mr.Green stated that the Planning Commission and
staff recommend denial of the change of zoning to the"IL"Light Industrial
District,and in lieu thereof,approval of the"CN-1/SP Neighborhood
Commercial District with a Special Permit
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Genaro Trevino,applicant,provided
information on the safety of the equipment used in the crematorium.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Gana. This ordinance was passed on first
reading 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
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 3046 Holly Road
Case No. 1017-02 Roped()& Maria Lopez: 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 a two acre tract of land out of
Lot 4, Section 3, Bohemian Colony Lands, located on the northeast
corner of Holly Road and Santa Olivia Street,west of Kostoryz Road and
east of Ayers Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 18. 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"Single-Family 6 District
to the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code("UDC"), upon
application by Rogerio and Maria Lopez ("Owners"), by changing the
UDC Zoning Map in reference to a two-acre tract of land out of Lot 4,
Section 3, Bohemian Colony Lands, from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District; amending the
Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a
repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject property
for the construction of an insurance office.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff recommend approval of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Mr.Green stated that the requirements for
fencing,dumpster location,maintenance and buffering would be addressed
during the site development plan process.
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Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Lindsey-Opel.This ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for
property located at 1902 Rodd Field Road
Case No. 1017-05 Hunt Enterprises, Ltd.: A change of zoning from the
"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to the "CG-2"General Commercial District
for Tract 1 and "CG-2"General Commercial District to "RM-3" Multifamily
3 District for Tract 2. The property is described as being 2.25 acres out
of Lot 32, Section 28, Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts,
located on the north side of Corsair Drive, east of Rodd Field Road, and
west of Blue Angel Street.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (October 18. 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District for Tract 1 and "CG-2" General
Commercial District to"RM-3" Multifamily 3 District for Tract 2.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Hunt Enterprises, Ltd. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC
Zoning Map in reference to 2.25 acres out of Lot 32, Section 28, Flour
Bluff and Encinal Farm and Garden Tracts, from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District for Tract 1 and "CG-2"
General Commercial District to"RM-3"Multifamily 3 District for Tract 2;
amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and
providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.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 a 96-apartment assisted living,primary
memory care,and nursing facility.Mr.Green stated that the Planning
Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
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:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 241
24. First Reading Ordinance-Repeal of the City's Joint Airport Zoning
Board and establishment of an Airport Zoning Commission
Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Division 11 (Joint Airport Zoning Board),
of the Code of Ordinances by repealing all provisions related to the Joint
Airport Zoning Board; designating the City's Planning Commission as the
Airport Zoning Commission for all purposes under the Airport Zoning Act
("Act"), Texas Local Government Code§241.001 et seq.; and investing
such Airport Zoning Commission with the powers and duties authorized
to be exercised under the provisions of the Act; providing for severability;
and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24.Director of
Aviation Fred Segundo slated that the purpose of this item is to amend the
City's Code of Ordinances,Chapter 2,Division 11 regarding the Joint Airport
Zoning Board by repealing all provisions related to the Joint Airport Zoning
Board and establishing a Airport Zoning Commission.This ordinance will
designate the City's Planning Commission as the Airport Zoning Commission.
Once established,the Airport Zoning Commission will designate their own
administrative agencies and Board of Adjustment and work on the high priority
zoning strategy recommended by the Joint Land Use Study.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:an overview of the
JLUS;whether the Airport Zoning Commission has the ability to to address
windfarms;military operations at the airport;and whether the Airport Zoning
Commission meetings would be independent from Planning Commission
meetings.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and called for recess for lunch at
1:37 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the Council meeting at 2:12 p.m.
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 25-271
25. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for Purchase and
Installation of Playground Equipment at Southfork and Thebeau
Parks
Ordinance appropriating$79,376.31 from the unreserved fund balance in
the No. 1020 General Fund for the purchase and installation of
playground equipment at Southfork and Thebeau Parks; amending the
FY2017-18 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance No. 031255 by
increasing expenditures by $79,376.31; authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute all documents necessary with GameTime by Total
Recreation Products, Inc., of Cypress, Texas, to approve the purchase
and installation of the equipment for up to$135,933.85, based on the
cooperative purchasing agreement with Local Government Purchasing
Cooperative dba Buyboard, and to include payment of an additional
contingency amount of up to$1,000 for unforeseen expenses, for a total
amount not to exceed$136,933.85, of which $57,557.54 is being
provided from the Community Enrichment Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Parks and Recreation Jay
Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase and install new
playground equipment at two parks.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:whether the
installation of the playground equipment will be impacted with the
construction improvements to Rodd Field;and updates on the sale of park
land,the Community Enrichment Fund,and Alexander Park improvements.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance-Closing of a utility easement located at
7522 Everhart Road.
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.127 acre of an existing utility
easement out of a part of St. John the Baptist Tract, Block 1, Lot 1 R,
located at 7522 Everhart Road and requiring the owner, Most Reverend
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Wm. Michael Mulvey, S.T.L., D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Corpus
Christi, a Corporate Sole and His Successors in Office, to comply with
the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate a
portion of an existing utility easement located on St John the Baptist Catholic
Church property at 7522 Everhart Road to allow for new construction.There
were no comments from the public.
In response to Mayor McComb,Mr.Green stated that the existing utility
easement is a closed system utility line.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Approval for the resale of 6 foreclosed
properties
Ordinance authorizing the resale of 6 properties for$55,999.00 which
were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the
City shall receive$8,623.22 plus$4,457.60 for partial payment of City
paving and demolition liens.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.Director of Financial Services Constance
Sanchez stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the resale of six
foreclosed properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes from which the City
will receive partial payment of properly taxes and paving and demolition liens.
Lineberger,Goggan,Blair 8 Sampson,L.L.P.has been contracted to pursue
collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.The law firm proposed the resale of
10 properties and each property was reviewed by various departments for
potential City use.Housing and Community Development identified four
properties for affordable housing initiatives,leaving six properties to be
included in the resale.Marvin Leary,Lineberger,Goggan,Blair&Sampson,
LL.P.,was available to answer questions.There were no comments from the
public.
After Ms.Sanchei s presentation,the following topics were discussed:the four
properties identified for affordable housing and whether those properties had
interested buyers;the City's effort to continue to advance and work on
opportunities that will have a long-term impact on affordable housing and
Corpus Christi's workforce;and maintenance of the four properties.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Garza
abstained from this item.
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Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member Rubio,Council Member
Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 23)
23. 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.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 23.Assistant to
the City Manager Esther Velazquez stated that the purpose of this item is to
execute a contract for the management of the American Bank Center.Ms.
Velazquez referred to a memorandum addressing questions and concerns
raised regarding the operational areas of the American Bank Center complex
during the presentation at the November 7,2017 City Council meeting.Ms.
Velzaquez stated that the RFP Selection Committee believes that SMG is the
best firm to manage the American Bank Center complex and staff maintains its
recommendation of approving a 5 year and 8 month base year contract with
the option for three additional one-year renewals.The presentation team
included:Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker,Director of
Financial Services Constance Sanchez,Vice President of SMG Lon Rosenberg,
and Executive Vice President of SMG Doug Thornton.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
the term of the contract;concerns with current operations;the reasons for
recommending a five-year contract;the termination provisions in the contract;
the City's liability or costs to terminate the contract;the total costs for the arena
and convention center, including debt service;the capital improvement
program(CIP)not addressing improvements to the American Bank Center,
convention center or arena;concerns with the maintenance at the American
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Bank Center;the need to bring in more events;replacement of the retractable
seating at the American Bank Center arena;the American Bank Center being
an asset to the community;review of expenses at the American Bank Center;
the cost of utilities;Type A Board approval of capital projects and managing
better communication between the Type A Board and City Council;
expectations that the American Bank Center should be revenue neutral or
profitable;a comparison of operations at the American Bank Center with
peer-set cities;a review of sales and marketing;naming rights for the center;
how SMG profits from the management of facilities;SMG's action plan to
address changes at the American Bank Center and meet performance
measures;the expansion of the Buc Days Rodeo;the budget for advertising
with local media stations for space availability and club seating;the City
Council receiving periodic updates and transparency from SMG;the list of
performance measures;a summary of performance metrics and customer
satisfaction;feedback from the community regarding the food and beverage
and staffing levels for events;amendments to the contract language requiring
that changes and renewals must come back to the City Council for approval;
the amount of hotel occupancy tax funds used to subsidize the convention
center;issues that would occur if the contract was approved on a year-to-year
basis;the gross revenue generated at the American Bank Center;and the total
payment to SMG.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to amend the contract by
modifying Section 28(B)to add the last sentence of Section 28(C)thereto;and
amend language referencing that the City Manager would execute contract
amendments or termination to reflect that any amendments,terminations,or
renewals would be brought back to the City Council for action,seconded by
Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously(Council Member Molina-
absent).
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the motion as
amended,seconded by Council Member Rubio.This motion was passed and
approved as amended with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Rubio, Council
Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Mayor McComb
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
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O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 281
28. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds and accepting a
grant from FEMA for hurricane disaster assistance
Ordinance appropriating$5,000,000 from the fund balance for major
contingencies in the No. 1020 General Fund for Hurricane Harvey debris
removal and related activities; authorizing the City Manager, or designee,
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to execute all documents necessary to accept a partial grant from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency for hurricane disaster
assistance in the amount of$4,069,836.99 and appropriating in the No.
1020 General Fund; and amending the FY2017-2018 Operating Budget
adopted by Ordinance No. 031255 to increase revenues by
$4,069,836.99 and appropriations by$9,069,836.99.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Director of Solid Waste Operations
Lawrence Mikolajczyk stated that this presentation will include Item 28 and
Future Agenda Items 29 and 30 regarding solid waste debris removal,
monitoring and FEMA reimbursement from Hurricane Harvey.Mr.Mikolajczyk
presented the following information:the Multi-Hazard Disaster Debris
Management Plan;the debris recovery contract with CrowderGulf;the debris
monitoring contract with Tetra Tech;the debris management sites;grinding
vegetative waste and mulch for landfill projects;photographs of the challenges
during debris removal including:illegal dumping,mixed debris,fences,
mattresses,and white goods;and a summary of estimated debris removal
expenses.The purpose of Item 28 is to appropriate$5,000,000 from the General
Fund for Hurricane Harvey debris removal and to appropriate$4,089,836.99
received from FEMA.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:comments made
from citizens related to whether the first sweep was done throughout the entire
City;issues with equipment in cul-de-sacs;a first sweep not being performed
on Coleman Street;the debris management site located on the vacant lot
across from the J.C.Elliott Transfer Station;the reason debris was not taken
directly to Cafe Valenzuela Landfill;a request from a council member to have
staff check areas near schools to ensure safe routes for students; improvements
to communication to residents;CrowderGulf trucks being different than normal
Solid Waste trucks;whether there is an opportunity to consider as storm
damage the impact the larger trucks will have on city streets;and future
changes to regulations related to residents collecting trash around a
neighborhood and taking it to the landfill during a major storm event.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Gary.This ordinance was passed on first reading 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
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 29-341
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 32 and 33.Mayor McComb
requested information on Item 34.
29. Motion ratifying a notice to proceed issued to CrowderGulf, LLC,
for services related to Hurricane Harvey, pursuant to a
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contingency service agreement; authorizing payment to
CrowderGulf for an amount not to exceed $5,946,096.07 for debris
removal; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No.
1 to the agreement to include a price for mulched debris and
issuance and payment of a task order for an amount not to exceed
$238,875 for transportation of mulched debris for a restated fee
not to exceed $6,182,971.07
Motion ratifying a notice to proceed issued to CrowderGulf, LLC
("CrowderGulf'), of Theodore, Alabama, for services related to Hurricane
Harvey, pursuant to a contingency service agreement; authorizing
payment by the City Manager or designee ("City Manager") to
CrowderGulf for an amount not to exceed $5,946,096.07 for debris
removal; authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to
the agreement to include a price for mulched debris and issuance and
payment of a task order for an amount not to exceed $236,875 for
transportation of mulched debris for a restated fee not to exceed
$6,182,971.07.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
30. Motion ratifying a notice to proceed issued to Tetra Tech, Inc.for
services related to Hurricane Harvey for Task Order No. 1 in an
amount not to exceed$1,570,041 and Task Order No. 2 in an
amount not to exceed$90,427 issued pursuant to the contingency
service agreement for disaster monitoring and recovery services
for a total amount not to exceed $1,660,468
Motion ratifying a notice to proceed issued to Tetra Tech, Inc. (formerly,
Science Applications International Corporation), of Maitland, Florida, for
services related to Hurricane Harvey; authorizing payment by the City
Manager, or designee, for Task Order No. 1 in an amount not to exceed
$1,570,041 and for Task Order No. 2 in an amount not to exceed
$90,427 issued pursuant to the contingency service agreement for
disaster debris monitoring and recovery services for a total amount not to
exceed$1,660,468; and to execute all necessary documents with Tetra
Tech.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
31. Supply Agreement for Street Operations for Traffic Signs,
three-year agreement for a total amount not to exceed $226,141.86,
with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods,
and a total potential multi-year amount of$376,903.10
Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply
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agreement with Custom Products Corporation, of Jackson, Mississippi
for the purchase of traffic signs for Street Operations in response to
Request for Bid (RFB) No. 1061, based on the lowest responsive,
responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $226,141.86, of which
$75,380.62 is funded in FY2017-18 in the Street Fund. The term of the
agreement is for three 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$376,903.10.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
32. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Corpus
Christi Independent School District(CCISD)for use of CCISD
facilities for City Latchkey and use of City Facilities for CCISD
programa and Amendment No.2 to the Interlocal Agreement with
CCISD to amend provisions pertaining to capital improvements for
the Natatorium
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal
Agreement with Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD)
regarding use of CCISD facilities for City Latchkey and other City
programs and regarding use of City facilities for CCISD programs; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the
Interlocal Agreement with CCISD regarding the Natatorium to amend
provisions pertaining to capital improvements for the Natatorium.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
33. Ordinance authorizing the continuation of Texas Municipal
Retirement System(TMRS) Updated Service Credits for Current
Participants and Increases for Prior and Current Annuities
Ordinance authorizing and allowing, under the Act governing the Texas
Municipal Retirement System, "Updated Service Credits"in said system
for service performed by qualifying members of such system who
presently are members of the City of Corpus Christi; providing for
increased prior and current service annuities for retirees and
beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City; establishing an effective
date for such actions; and providing for severance.
This Ordinance was recommended to the consent agenda.
34. Type A Agreement-CCREDC Program Management and Funding
Motion authorizing and approving an Agreement between the Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation and the Corpus
Christi Business and Job Development Corporation for management of
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the Business and Job Development Incentive Program.The Agreement
runs from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018 and includes an
annual payment of$125,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 35-371
35. Downtown Area Development Plan
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35.Assistant Director of Planning&ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this hem is to provide a briefing on the
Downtown Area Development Plan.Senior Planner Karen Costanzo provided
an overview of the updates made to the plan since the September 26,2017
Council meeting:1)The Advisory Council is included in the main document,
rather than a separate appendix;2)The description of the North Beach
Redevelopment Initiative on page 12 was corrected so that the last sentence
states that the work is"(underway)";3)References to Type A funds have been
updated to"Type A/B";and 4)The front cover and footers have been updated
to read"October 17,2017".
Ms.Costanzo presented a brief overview of the plan including:a description of
the study area;the process used for communication and research;2017
community engagement;the vision themes and goals including:encouraging
market.driven development,creating more housing choices,completing a
waterfront park and trail network,reconnecting neighborhoods,and
celebrating a unique place to live,work and play;the real estate reinvestment
initiatives including:Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 43(T1RZ 43),
public/private partnerships,activate vacant properties,improve key streets and
parks,more efficient parking,organize event traffic;the infrastructure initiative
to re-connect streets;the great places for people initiatives including:focusing
on intensifying destinations,embracing the waterfront,and cleanliness and
safety;the district framework;and development guidelines.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:information related
to the closure of Shoreline Boulevard and an update on the North Beach Area
Plan.
36. Drought Contingency Plan Discussion and Recommendations
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36.Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide recommendations regarding
an amendment to the Drought Contingency Plan.Mr.Ramos explained the
purpose of the Drought Contingency Plan and stated that the recommended
changes take into account the City's current water supply.Mr.Ramos provided
information on the four recommended drought stages;the new trigger points;
the impact the changes will have on customers;and next steps.
After Mr.Ramoe's presentation,the following topics were discussed:a size
comparison between Choke Canyon and Lake Texana;providing better
communication to the public regarding the combined capacity levels;future
review of the agreed order;the current level for Lake Texans and Lake Corpus
Christi;and the current combined capacity level.
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37. Contract Management
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37.Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim
Baker stated that the purpose of this item is to provide information regarding
the City's contract management processes.The presentation team included:
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and the Director of Financial
Services Constance Sanchez.
Ms.Baker provided the following information: background on the number of
contracts approved in 2016;the decentralized method used for tracking
contracts;responsibility for contract management and tracking belongs to the
Individual departments;contract options to create efficiencies;and a focus on
purchasing agreements for goods and services including:establishing
signatory authority,terms and conditions,and a not-to-exceed value amount.
Ms.Baker stated that staff is recommending:creating a section in the annual
budget process dedicated to reviewing existing and proposed contracts and
long-term contracts from 3-to 6-year agreements to allow better contract
efficiency and pricing.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the decentralized
method of tracking;how to avoid obsolescence of procured goods and
services;contracts being procured based on the needs of the department;the
types of contracts that would be procured for various departments;contracts for
retroactive payments;lost efficiencies by not having a professionally skilled
contract manager;City Council's ability to have oversight of large contracts;
review of the contract during the budget projects;evaluating other cities that
use a contract management system or other processes to manage and monitor
contracts;and informing the City Council of the differences between moving
forward on a short versus long-term contract
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 381
Mayor McComb referred to the days executive session.The Council went into
executive session at 6:10 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
7:10 p.m.
38. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 and Texas
Disciplinary Rules of Professioanl Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to City's Code of Ethics and the
City Charter, including, but not limited to, Sections 2-310 through 2-349 of
the Corpus Christi City Code, Article II of the City Charter, and portions of
the Council Policies, provisions of the U.S. and Texas Constitutions, and
parliamentary procedures related to said provisions of the City Code and
City Charter.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.Council
Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to request an executive session item
regarding the City Managers on-going performance evaluation review and
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follow-up on a date at the Mayor's discretion,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo.This motion was approved by consent of the City Council(Council
Members Molina and Rubio-absent).
Council Member Vaughn made a motion requesting an item be placed on the
agenda related to affordable housing,specifically for the Hillcrest area,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This motion was approved by consent of
the City Council(Council Members Molina and Rubio-absent).
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
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