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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 December 12, 2017 which were approved by the City
Council on December 19, 2017.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of December, 2017.
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' Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,December 12,2017 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
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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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Barrera, Cornerstone Church.
Pastor Rick Barrera gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sylvia
Carrillo-Trevino, CPM -Assistant City Manager.
Assistant City Manager Rick Barrera 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.
(Council Member Guajardo arrived at 11:34 a.m.)
Charter Officers:
City Manager Margie C.Rose,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City Secretary
Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,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. Presentation from W. B. Ray"Men"Class of'65.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed, Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb wished Council Member Rubio a happy birthday.Mayor
McComb announced that the City Council has been in office for one year and,
on behalf of the City Council,thanked the public for allowing them to serve.
Mayor McComb accepted a donation to the Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund,
presented by the W.B.Ray"Men"Class of'65,and conducted the swearing-in
ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
G. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of November 14, 2017 and Special Meetings of
November 14, 2017 and December 1, 2017.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes.Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the minutes,
seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. Citizens Advisory Health Board
Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Marina Advisory Committee
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, TX
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments:The following
appointments were made:
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Micah DeBenedetto,
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
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Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
Council Member Hunter made a motion to reappoint Fred Segundo,Director of
Aviation;Tom Tagliabue,Director of Intergovernmental Relations;and Jay
Ellington,Director of Parks and Recreation,seconded by Council Member
Rubio and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Council Member Smith nominated John Valls.Council Member Lindsey-Opel
nominated Tomas Duran.Council Member Guajardo nominated Mary Jane
Garza.
Mayor McComb and Council Members Smith and Rubio voted for John Valls;
Council Members Lindsey-Opel and Vaughn voted for Tomas Duran;Council
Members Garza,Guajardo,Molina,and Hunter voted for Mary Jane Garza.
A run-off was conducted between the two individuals with the highest number
of votes,John Valls and Mary Jane Garza. John Valls was appointed with
Mayor McComb and Council Members Rubio,Vaughn,Smith,and
Lindsey-Opel voting for John Valls and Council Members Hunter,Molina,
Guajardo,and Garza voting for Mary Jane Garza.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Raju G.Bhagat(Hotel
Industry),seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Gabriele Hilpold,
seconded by Council Member Lindsey-Opel and passed unanimously.
Marina Advisory Committee
Council Member Rubio made a motion to reappoint Mona Baen(Community
At-Large),William McDowell(Engineer),Ronald S.Smith(Community
At-Large),and Hal Suter(Environmentalist),seconded by Council Member
Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel nominated Gerry C.Morrow(Community
At-Large).Council Member Smith nominated Gordon R.Robinson(Community
At-Large).Gerry C.Morrow(Community At-Large)was appointed with Mayor
McComb and Council Members Lindsey-Opel,Garza,Vaughn,Rubio,Molina
and Hunter voting for Gerry C.Morrow and Council Members Smith and
Guajardo voting for Gordon R.Robinson.
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North Padre Island Development Corporation
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to reappoint Rudy Garza,
Michael T.Hunter,Ben Molina,Greg Smith,and Carolyn Vaughn,seconded by
Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,Texas
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to reappoint Wayne Squires,
seconded by Council Member Rubio and passed unanimously.
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.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding the amount of funds the City
has paid to outside attorneys.Twila Stevens,13926 Windjammer;Larry Beaver,
13937 Jibstay;Charlene Beaver,13937 Jibstay;and Jim Stevens,13926 Wind
Jammer,spoke in opposition to a proposed dog park being located in Aquarius
Park,which is in a residential neighborhood,and proposed an alternate
location which is being offered by Nueces County located at Padre Balli Park.
Nicole Matthews,3027 Marina Bay Dr.,spoke regarding the implementation of
a disaster recovery program through the Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance
• (HRA)program which is funded by the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs(TDHCA).Bobby Petty,U.S.Small Business Administration,
provided an update on the number of loans approved to assist small
businesses,homeowners,and renters in the area impacted by Hurricane
Harvey and presented information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan,which
assists small businesses that are affected while the region is recovering from
Hurricane Harvey.Susie Saldana,4710 Hakel,expressed disappointment
regarding the challenges new businesses face in becoming established in
Corpus Christi.Karen Howden,5637 Lexington,expressed appreciation to the
City Council and City staff for their support of Old Bayview Cemetery and to
those who visited Old Bayview Cemetery during the"Voices of South Texas"
event held on November 4,2017.Ed Prado,1901 Tawakoni,spoke in opposition
to Agenda Item 25,rezoning property located at 8154 and 8128 Leopard Street,
and discussed issues related to noise and dust coming from the property.Brad
Lomax,309 N.Water and on behalf of the Downtown Management District,
spoke in support of the following:Agenda Item 23,proposed adoption of the
Downtown Area Development Plan;Agenda Item 28,creating restrictions for
Barge Dock parking;Agenda Item 31,removing a portion of the one-way
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designation along Lawrence Street;and Agenda Item 42,a resolution to adopt
the Downtown Parking Action Plan.Carolyn Moon,4902 Calvin,spoke
regarding the Downtown Traffic Plan and the removal from the plan of seating
areas in Artesian Park.John Kelley,3621 Austin, spoke regarding
reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)for
damages to Packery Channel related to Hurricane Harvey and recommended
that the City Council delay any action to fund the Park Road 22 Bridge until
receiving a final settlement from FEMA.Michael Bellipanni spoke regarding
conditions at his apartment complex and requested assistance related to
apartment complexes not recognizing vouchers from the U.S.Department of
Housing and Urban Development(HUD)as income.Dorella Elizondo requested
to be placed on a future agenda to provide a presentation regarding the
establishment of a Trap,Neuter and Release ordinance in the City.Nancy
Cunningham,409 Indiana,spoke regarding state laws prohibiting the unlawful
restraint of dogs that are not being enforced in the City.Tammy Luz Romero,
15038 Santa Gertrudis,spoke regarding problems with stray animals in the City
and recommended the following changes:community service at Animal
Control;stopping the euthanization of animals in the morning to prevent
errors;improving spaying/neutering;and adopting a do-not-adopt list.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to City Manager's
Comments.City Manager Margie C.Rose reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)Collection of debris resulting from Hurricane Harvey began in Area 6 on
Monday,December 11,2017.The City is requesting that residents living in Area
7-A begin setting out debris for collection by 7:00 a.m.beginning on Monday,
December 18,2017.2)The City's Utility Business Office software transition is
currently underway.Until further notice,utility payments can be made at HEB
locations in Corpus Christi,through online banking,and standard mail
services.This transition will streamline the billing process and continue the
commitment of delivering excellent customer service.The City will provide
updates and notify customers once the transition is complete.
a. HURRICANE HARVEY AFTER ACTION REPORT
2. Hurricane Harvey After Action Report
City Manager Rose stated that the City Council received the complete
Hurricane Harvey After Action Report in the agenda packet.The purpose of this
item is to provide highlights from the report and discuss the facilities impacted
by Hurricane Harvey.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha highlighted the following information:the monitoring
timeline of Hurricane Harvey;the Emergency Operations Center's(EOC)
organizational chart;execution of the emergency operations plan;the
evacuation zones;and the evaluation from the damage assessment team.
Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado credited City staff on their
preparedness and response to Hurricane Harvey; reported on the EOC's
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communication with other governmental and non-profit entities before,during
and post-storm;and addressed the damage assessment results.Mr.Delgado
stated that staff will continue to work on areas that need improvement,discuss
lessons learned and modify plans to prepare for the next emergency.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:after-action
communication with council members and include council member feedback
in the plan;a request by a council member to be included in briefing calls to
receive the best updated information;a report on the communication strategy
and its effectiveness;improvements to the communication structure related to
press conferences;the list of City facilities needing repairs;and the ability of
the City Manager to bring items appropriating funding to begin the repair of
facilities.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-22)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.Council members requested that Items 7,9,and 14 be pulled
for individual consideration.Council Member Lindsey-Opel announced that she
was abstaining from Item 14.Council Member Garza announced that he was
abstaining from Item 18.Mayor McComb announced that Item 22 was being
pulled by staff.
A motion was made by Council Member Lindsey-Opel,seconded by Council
Member Rubio,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
5. Motion ratifying a notice to proceed issued to CrowderGuif, LLC,
for services related to Hurricane Harvey, pursuant to a
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
$236,875 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
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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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2017-186
6. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2017-187
8. 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
programs 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 passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031300
10. Second Reading Ordinance-Street Closure at 3601 Saratoga
Boulevard (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031301
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at
3006 Niagara Street(1st Reading 11/14/17)
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" Neighborhood 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031302
12. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning property located at 3046
Holly Road (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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Case No. 1017-02 Rogerio& 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031303
13. Second Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for property located at
1902 Rodd Field Road (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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;
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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:031304
15. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds for Purchase
and Installation of Playground Equipment at Southfork and
Thebeau Parks (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031306
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Repeal of the City's Joint Airport
Zoning Board and establishment of an Airport Zoning Commission
(1st Reading 11/14/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031307
17. Second Reading Ordinance- Closing of a utility easement located
at 7522 Everhart Road (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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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 1R,
located at 7522 Everhart Road and requiring the owner, Most Reverend
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031308
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds and accepting
a grant from FEMA for hurricane disaster assistance (1st Reading
11/14117)
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,
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031310
20. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving the 2018 Annual Audit
Plan (1st Reading 11/7/17)
Ordinance to approve the 2018 Annual Audit Plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031311
21. Second Reading Ordinance-Amendment to Lease with Padre
Island Yacht Club (28-Day Delay Required) (1st Reading 11/7/17)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031312
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7. 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
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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,execution of a supply agreement for the
purchase of traffic signs for Street Operations.A council member expressed
appreciation for having the opportunity to tour the new Traffic Management
Center.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina, Council Member Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2017-188
9. 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
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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9,an agreement between the Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC)and the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation(Type A Board)for program
management and funding.Assistant City Manager Keith Selman and council
members discussed the following topics:the reason the Type A Board is paying
the EDC directly instead of reimbursing the City's General Fund and why the
agreement does not stay aligned with the City Council;concern that a separate
agreement between the Type A Board and the EDC will impact the City
Council's relationship with the EDC should the Type A Board and the City
Council differ on projects;Type A Board's decisions are ratified by the City
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Council;the EDC would lose funding if the City Council does not approve this
action;and consideration to table this item so that the agreement is between
the City and the EDC and that funding will be reimbursed from Type A funds to
the City.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table the item,seconded by Council
Member Rubio.The motion to table this item was 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-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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Director of Human Resources Steven Viera
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the continuation of Texas
Municipal Retirement System(TMRS)"Updated Service Credits"for current
participants and increases for prior and current annuities and to meet the
provisions of the collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus Christi
Police Officers'Association.The City is currently in an ad hoc status requiring
approval by the City Council on an annual basis.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Lindsey-Opel abstained from this item.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr.Viera and council members discussed the following topics:current
commitments and obligations under the collective bargaining agreement and
how bond ratings are affected;and the City increasing its contribution to
22.46%to address the liabilities.
(Note:This ordinance was inadvertently listed as a second reading action.
Second reading will be held on December 19,2017.)
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Vaughn.This ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Rubio,
Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
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Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
18. Second Reading Ordinance-Approval for the resale of 6
foreclosed properties (1st Reading 11/14/17)
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 18.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
announced that Council Member Garza abstained from this item.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith. This ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member Molina,Council Member
Rubio, Council Member Smith and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
Enactment No:031309
22. Second Reading Ordinance- Nueces Electric Cooperative Electric
Franchise (28-Day Delay Required) (1st Reading 11/7/17)
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 22.City Secretary Huerta stated that the City
Charter requires that a 28-day delay between the two readings for franchise
agreements,with a notice published in the local newspaper upon each
reading.The notice upon first reading was overlooked,and the Legal
department is recommending the delay of the second reading of the ordinance
to allow for the publication to occur.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 48 -49)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 48 and 49.The Council went into executive session at 1:45 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 3:08 p.m.
48. 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 emergency
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service districts, the provision of fire and ambulance services,
dispatching, 911 services, and Chapter 143 of the Texas Local
Government Code.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
49. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the provision of
incentives pursuant to any previously executed or proposed economic
development/business incentive agreement(s) between the City and/or
related entities and Upper Padre Partners, LP, Gulf Shores Ventures,
and/or North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd. and possible development
agreements or other funding mechanisms related to the construction of
Park Road 22 bridge and related infrastructure, including, but not limited
to, bridges, culverts, canals, sewers, lift stations, pump stations,
revetments, pilings, and ditches, and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to business prospect(s)that the City seeks to have
locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the
City may conduct economic development negotiations and/or deliberate
possible economic development issues concerning said business
prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during the executive session regarding Items 48
and 49.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 23)
23. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Proposed Adoption
of the Downtown Area Development Plan
Ordinance adopting a new Area Development Plan for the City of Corpus
Christi titled "The Downtown Area Development Plan; Rescinding the
Central Business Development Plan adopted by City Council Ordinance
#025658; providing for severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23,the public hearing and first reading
ordinance on the proposed adoption of the Downtown Area Development Plan.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to table Item 23 until receiving the
North Beach Area Development Plan,seconded by Council Member Rubio.A
brief discussion ensued regarding the Downtown Area Development Plan and
the Downtown Parking Action Plan.This item was tabled 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
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 45 -46)
45. - User Fee Study
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 45.City
Manager Margie C.Rose explained that City Council allowed staff to work with
MGT of America Consulting Group to review the user fees and provide an
in-depth cost analysis for the following departments:Fire and EMS,Parks and
Recreation,Library,and Police,including Code Enforcement and Animal Care.
The City last conducted a comprehensive fee analysis in the late 1980s.City
Manager Rose stated that the goal of the analysis was to review the fees and
charges internally to periodically update every three to five years.
Assistant Director of Management and Budget Saundra K.Thaxton introduced
J.Mark Carpenter,Director of Financial Services with MGT of America
Consulting Group and department leaders Fire Chief Robert Rocha,Police
Chief Mike Markle,Director of Libraries Laura Garcia,and Director of Parks
and Recreation Jay Ellington.
Ms.Thaxton provided a brief overview of the presentation;the difference
between a tax and a use fee;fees cannot exceed the cost of service and the
legal implications;best practices to validate fees every three to five years;and
the departments and fees included in the study.Mr.Carpenter presented the
following information:the scope of work;an overview of the methodology;the
cost components;study findings;a summary of current user fees by department
and how the recommendations will impact revenue;Libraries user fee
changes;Police user fee changes;Parks and Recreation fee study
recommendations projected over a five-year period;Parks and Recreation user
fee changes;Fire Inspection user fee changes;and EMS user fee changes.Ms.
Thaxton discussed the implementation options and next steps for departments
to prepare for fee adjustments and move forward with a mid-year adjustment
for City Council approval.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
fees that would directly impact citizens and fees that would impact businesses;
ambulance fees being paid by Medicaid,Medicare,private insurance or
individuals;consideration to develop a policy or ordinance to review fees
every three to five years;the City has adjusted fees,but has not had a detailed
cost of service review over the last 30 years;the study identifying how much
the City is subsidizing services;determining how increasing fees will impact
programs;departments identifying areas for improvement to bring costs down;
full cost recovery for ambulance services;the fee study was paid for by
participating departments;and using the data to benchmark against other
communities.
46. Fire Department Staffing
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 46.City Manager Margie C.Rose stated that
the purpose of this item is to continue conversations during the budget process
regarding Fire Department staffing.The presentation team included:Fire Chief
Robert Rocha,Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero,and Assistant Fire Chief
Kenneth Erben.City Manager Rose presented the following information:the
Fire Department's current staffing level is at 414;discussions during the FY 2018
budget process regarding the addition of 15 firefighters to staff newly
constructed Fire Station 18;background information on Fire Station 18;total
calls for service by type with average response times for 2012-2017;current Fire
Department revenues;proposed revenues including from the Texas -
Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program(TASPP)and increased user fees;
FY 2017-2018 Fire Department Budget;existing obligations in the collective
bargaining agreement;the budgetary impact of 15 additional firefighters
beginning in FY 2018-2019;and the budgetary impact of 5 additional firefighters
on a two-year cycle.City Manager Rose stated that Fire Department
Administration did a tremendous job searching for additional revenue,
however,her position is that some of the additional revenues received should
be used for one-time expenditures for the Fire Department and to help relieve
the General Fund.
After City Manager Rose's presentation,the following topics were discussed:
the unfunded pension liability and amortization schedule;an increase in
contributions to the Fire pension fund;the service level slide reflecting a
decrease in response times;the impact of utilizing existing staff from Fire
Station 1 to staff Fire Station 18;concern for the safety of citizens and
firefighters;how the Fire Department currently addresses large incident
responses;the budgetary impact of hiring 15 firefighters;consideration to place
future TASPP revenue and user fee revenue into a savings account to fund
additional firefighters;development of a policy on the hiring process for Police
and Fire;the City not having had a staffing plan for Fire Station 18;the
equipment moved from Fire Station 1 to Fire Station 18;when TASPP funding
will be available;the number of times Fire Station 18 has been out of service;
identifying a plan to hire an minimum of 9 firefighters;a council member's
statement that the City can fund 15 additional firefighters;and whether the
budgetary impact of attrition has been addressed.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Guajardo made a motion directing the City Manager to come
back with a four-year and six-year plan,beginning FY 2019 to fund 5/5/5
firefighters,seconded by Council Member Vaughn.
Discussion on the motion of direction included:the decrease in response times;
the number of calls for fires;a majority of the calls being related to EMS;a
study reflecting that at no time has all Fire equipment been totally utilized;a
council member's statement that her decision to increase firefighter personnel
is not based on emotion;and waiting to address Fire staffing as part of the
budget process.
Council Member Guajardo amended her motion directing the City Manager to
bring back a revised plan on January 9,2018 for a four-year plan for 15
firefighters and a six-year plan for 5/5/5 firefighters beginning FY 2019.
AMENDED MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Hunter made a motion to amend the motion of direction to
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bring back a revised plan with three options:1)a four-year plan for 5/5/5
firefighters,2)hiring 9 firefighters,then 3/3;and 3)hiring 5/5/5 firefighters
consecutively,seconded by Council Member Rubio.
This Amended Motion of Direction was passed and approved with the following
vote:Council Members Guajardo, Hunter,Molina,Rubio,and Vaughn,voting
"Aye";Mayor McComb and Council Members Garza,Lindsey-Opel and Smith,
voting"No".
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 23-25)
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Street Right-of Way
Closure at South San Juan Street and Bluntzer Street
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating a 0.014 acre parcel of
public right-of-way, portion out of Los Angeles Hills, Block 1, Lots 38, 39,
40, 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45, a map of which is recorded in Volume 4,
Page 26, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas and requiring the
owner, Corpus Christi Produce Company, Inc., to comply with specified
conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24,the public hearing on the street
right-of-way closure at South San Juan and Bluntzer Streets. Interim Director
of Development Services Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to
close and abandon a.014-acre parcel of public right-of-way at the request of
Corpus Christi Produce Company,Inc.as their facility,built in the 1940s,
encroaches into the public right-of-way.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
Council or the public. Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
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: 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
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning property
located at 8154 Leopard Street and 8128 Leopard Street
Case No. 0917-02 Ardoin Inc.: A change of zoning from the"CG-2/SP"
General Commercial District with Special Permit to the"IL" Light
Industrial District. The property is described as being Suntide Industrial
Park, Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, located along the north side of Leopard
Street, east of Tuloso Road, and west of Suntide Road.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 1, 2017):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with Special Permit to the "IL" Light Industrial District.
Ordinance:
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code ("UDC"), upon
application by Ardoin Inc. ("Owner"), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in
reference to Suntide Industrial Park, Block 2, Lots 1 and 2, from the
"CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with Special Permit to the"IL"
Light Industrial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for
any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25,the public hearing on rezoning property
located at 8154 Leopard Street and 8128 Leopard Street. Interim Director of
Development Services Bill Green stated that this rezoning request is as a result
of a code violation regarding the existing special permit relating to container
stacking within fifty feet of the property to the north and complaints about
noise and dust being a nuisance to the residential neighborhood to the north of
the subject property. The applicant is seeking to rezone the property in order
to sell or lease storage space for materials,containers and office trailers. The
existing special permit is related to the storage of oil field-related products.
Mr.Green stated that the Planning Commission and staff recommend approval
of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. Martin Flores,1909 Tawakoni
Street,spoke regarding noise and dust concerns. Mayor McComb closed the
public hearing.
Council members,staff and the applicant's representative Jacob Glaze
discussed the following topics: container stacking;protecting the residential
interest of the neighborhoods to the north of the subject property;noise from
the back up warning devices on forklifts;certificates of occupancy and building
permits;what type of operations/uses can occur in the present zoning;special
permitting considerations;code violations regarding container stacking;the
zoning designations and uses of surrounding properties;safety concerns
regarding the height containers are stacked;the number of containers onsite;
the applicant's communication with residential neighbors;the applicant
utilizing a buffer zone,relating to the proximity of stacked containers to the
property line;council members and the applicant having additional
conversations with residential neighbors;and the various methods used to
notify neighbors of the requested change in zoning.
Council Member Vaughn made a motion to table this item,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Smith
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Mayor McComb called for a recess at 6:02 p.m. Mayor McComb reconvened
the Council meeting at 6:20 p.m.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 40-41)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Future Agenda Items
40 and 41.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member
Hunter recused himself from Items 40 and 41. City Attorney Miles K.Risley
presented these items.
40. Authorizing payment for existing insurance coverage package
with TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool up to$398,589 annually,
and authorizing future coverage renewals after competitive quotes
•
Motion authorizing the annual payment for an existing insurance coverage
package with the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TML Risk Pool)for
the following insurance-type coverages for which the private markets
have not provided a cost-effective alternative to the TML Risk Pool
(Excess Aviation, Airport Liability, TB Clinic Automobile Liability, TB
Clinic General Premises Liability, Animal Mortality for Police Dogs, Auto
Physical Damage for High Value Vehicles, Auto Catastrophe, Crime
Public Employee Dishonesty, Crime Forgery, Crime Theft, Crime
Computer Fraud, Gas Utilities, and High Value Mobile Equipment) in a
total amount not to exceed $398,589,authorizing the City Manager or
designee to execute the latest form TML Risk Pool agreements,
authorizing the addition of FEMA-mandated coverages available from
TML that are a condition of federal disaster reimbursement, and
authorizing payments in future years to the extent they are (1) budgeted
and (2)for which City staff and/or the City's broker of record have
obtained competing quotes for the aforesaid coverages from the private
market and determined that privately-obtained coverages are not
cost-competitive to the TML Risk Pool quote for that year.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
41. Broker Services for Insurance Coverages including Excess
Workers Compensation and Excess Liability
Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Broker of Record Services Agreement with Carlisle Insurance Agency in
an added amount of$60,000 per year providing for added broker
services for insurance coverages including Excess Workers
Compensation and Excess Liability and providing for the obtaining of
competitive quotes for any insurance line of coverage placed through the
TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool and providing for renewal of said
services agreement for the two years that will be remaining on the
services agreement issued pursuant to Request for Proposal Event No.
71 in 2015.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 26)
26. Financial Advisor Services for a One-Year Not-to-Exceed Amount
of$196,000.00,with Four One-year Options and a Total Potential
Multi-Year Not-to-Exceed Amount of$980,000.00
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a one-year
service agreement with Estrada Hinojosa &Company, Inc., of Dallas,
Texas, for financial advisor services for the Finance Department, in
accordance with RFP No. 1306, based on the best value proposal for a
not-to-exceed amount of$196,000.00 to be funded in FY2017-18
primarily from bond proceeds, with up to four one-year options to renew
subjectto the sole discretion of the City and a total potential multi-year
amount not-to-exceed $980,000.00.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26. Assistant Director of Fiinancial Services
Kim Baker stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a one-year service
agreement with Estrada Hinojosa&Company,Inc.,of Dallas,Texas for
financial advisor services.
In response to a council member's question,Ms.Baker stated that a decrease
in the service provider's original price was negotiated and is reflected in this
agreement. There were no comments from the public.
. Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
A council member,City Manager Margie C.Rose and City Attorney Miles K.
Risley discussed the following topics: whether the City's financial advisor
works for the City Council or the City Manager;the contract's termination
provision,including,terminating for convenience;the City Council having the
right to terminate the contract,instead of that authority residing with the City
Manager;the purpose of the contract and to whom the City's financial advisor
will provide advice;concerns that city staff could terminate the agreement,for
convenience,to retaliate against the Council for having gone against staffs
recommendation of financial advisor;staffs professional responsibility to
follow Council's direction;that staff"getting back"at Council would be
unprofessional;the requirements regarding and the process of terminating a
contract;the Council's desire for more information and involvement;Council's
future connectivity with this agreement;how the amount paid to the City's
financial advisor is determined;ensuring the City Manager has sufficient
leeway to terminate the agreement when needed;the length of the initial term
of the contract and extensions;the rarity with which the city has terminated
contracts for convenience;and the cost of terminating this agreement for
convenience.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio,Council Member Smith and Council
Member Vaughn
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2017-189
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 28)
28. First Reading Ordinance-Creating Restrictions for Barge Dock
Parking
Ordinance adding Chapter 53, Section 178 "Barge Dock Parking" to the
Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to prohibit parking at barge dock
from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; and providing an effective date, for
severance, for penalty and for publication.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 28. Assistant
City Manager Keith Selman stated that the purpose of this item is to prohibit
parking at the barge dock from 6:00 p.m.to 6:00 a.m.in order to manage
after-hour access. There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member's questions,Mr.Selman stated that gates are
also to be installed as an additional restriction.
Director of the Art Museum of South Texas Joe Schenk spoke in favor of the
recommended restrictions on the barge dock.
Council members,Mr.Selman and Chief of Police Mike Markle discussed the
following topics: that with this change,individuals would be prohibited from
parking for the purpose of fishing;that this change does allow for controlled
event-parking;and steps taken to-date at the barge dock to curb mischief and
damage to City property.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.
Council members,Chief Markle and Business Liaison Alyssa Barrera discussed
the following additional topics: the consequences on downtown parking of
eliminating this as a general parking area;the frequency and type of mischief
that is occurring;resources utilized to police the barge dock;that parking on
Shoreline will remain available;and the newly-created loading zone in front
of the American Bank Center.
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
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Abstained: 0
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 27)
27. Resolution approving submission of City projects for the Corpus
Christi MPO 2018 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program
Resolution supporting and approving the submission nominations with
Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Fiscal Year
2019 and Fiscal Year 2020 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program (TASAP) for Schanen Hike & Bike Trail extension, Phase 4 and
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Hike and Bike Trail, Phase 2.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 27. Director of
Parks and Recreation Jay Ellington stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide for City Council approval of nominations for the Transportation
Alternatives Set-Aside Program(TASAP)for the purpose of securing
federal/state funds,with local matching funds,for the following non-motorized
transportation alternative programs: Schanen Hike&Bike Trail extension,
Phase 4 and the Dr.Hector P.Garcia Hike and Bike Trail,Phase 2. There were
no comments from the public.
In response to a council member's question,Mr.Ellington discussed current
and future connectivity of these two trails with others in the city;the City's
match;the total cost of each trail extension;and how these bike trail
extensions fit into the City's overall priorities.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Molina. This Resolution was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
Nay: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031313
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 29 -35)
29. First Reading Ordinance- Lease Agreement for hangar, office and
parking space at Corpus Christi International Airport for operation
of flight school facility
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
36-month lease agreement, with two 12-month options to extend, with
Sterling Air Service, LLC, for the use and development of aeronautical
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facilities and property at the Corpus Christi International Airport upon
payment of the monthly lease amount.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29. Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is a flight school and installation of self-fueling
tanks,for use by Sterling Air Service aircraft,for a fair market annual rate of
$31,650. The flight school will be operated in collaboration with Del Mar
College. The Airport Board unanimously recommends approval of this item.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Lindsey-Opel made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Rubio.
A Council Member stated that the price at which the City is leasing the space is
15 cents per square foot.
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
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds from FAA Grant 56
and from Airport Operating Reserve to fund East General Aviation
and Terminal Apron Improvements; Amending the FY 2018 CIP
Budget For Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)
Ordinance appropriating$676,651.90 from Federal Aviation
Administration Grant No. 3-48-0051-056-2017 in the No. 3020 Airport
Capital Improvement Fund; appropriating $75,183.54 from the No. 4612
Airport Operating Reserve Fund and transferring to the No. 3018 Airport
Capital Reserve Fund for the Corpus Christi International Airport's East
General Aviation and Terminal Apron Projects; amending the FY2017-18
Capital Improvement Program Budget adopted by Ordinance No.
031249 by increasing revenues and expenditures by$751,835.44 each.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30. Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to appropriate$676,651.90 from the Federal
Aviation Administration(FAA)Grant 56 and$75,183.54 from the Airport
Operating Reserve to provide engineering services related to the east terminal
apron projects and to amend the FY 2016 capital improvement budget by
increasing revenues and expenditures by$751,835.44. Mr.Segundo stated that
the FAA will provide 90%of the project's funding,with the remaining 10%to be
funded through the Airport's Operating Reserve. The Airport Board
unanimously recommends approval of this item. There were no comments
from the public.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
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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
31. First Reading Ordinance-Removing a Portion of the One-Way
Designation Along Lawrence Street(Between Shoreline
Boulevard and Water Street)
Ordinance amending Section 53-250(a) of the Code of Ordinances that
in accordance with Section 53-104 and when properly signposted, traffic
shall move only in one direction upon designated sections of Lawrence
Street and both directions in undesignated section; providing for
severance; and providing for publication.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31. Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to change the traffic flow along
Lawrence Street between Shoreline Boulevard and Water Street from one-way
to two-way to allow motorists easier access to downtown. Ms.Gray stated that
this proposed ordinance amendment was approved by the Traffic Advisory
Commission. There were no comments from the public.
Council members and Ms.Gray discussed the following topics: changes to
parking configuration,striping,signage and traffic signals;coordination among
various plans that affect downtown;the traffic configuration of surrounding
streets;analysis of downtown traffic;and downtown street direction/traffic flow
versus parking plans.
Council Member Hunter 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
32. First Reading Ordinance-Closing of a utility easement at 2129
Meandering Oaks Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.040-Acre portion of an existing
utility easement out of a portion of Flour Bluff and Encinal Farm and
Garden Tracts, Section 40, Lot 8 and Shoreline Vista, Block 10, Lot 1
and requiring the owner, Mary J. Cole, to comply with the specified
conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32. Interim Director of Development Services
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Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to vacate and abandon a 1,762
square foot portion of an existing utility easement located at 2129 Meadering
Oaks Drive,as requested by Mary J.Cole,as a house was built over a property
line and the subject utility easements. There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Hunter 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
33. First Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the Wastewater Lot or
Acreage Fees for Holly Industrial Subdivision, Lot 1-B is located
east of Ayers Street and north of Holly Road
Ordinance exempting Holly Industrial Subdivision, Lot 1-B located north of
Holly Road and east of Ayers Street 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33. Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt a wastewater lot or
acreage fee for the Holly Industrial Subdivision property owned by Mr.Arnold
Leal who is platting the 1.47-acre parcel to install a billboard. Staff and the
Planning Commission recommend approval of the wastewater lot or acreage
fee exemption. There were no comments from the public.
Council members and Mr.Green discussed the following topics: structures on
the property;that a billboard is to be placed on the property;and future
wastewater plans for the area.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the Ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Lindsey-Opel, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Rubio and Council Member Vaughn
Nay: 1 - Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
34. First Reading Ordinance-Exemption from the Wastewater Lot or
Acreage Fees for Harris Acres, Lot 1, Block 1 located west.of Flour •
Bluff Drive and north of Glenoak Drive
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Ordinance exempting Harris Acres, block 1 lot 1, north of Glenoak Drive
and west of Flour Bluff Drive, from the payment of the 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34. Interim Director of Development Services
Bill Green stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt a wastewater lot or
acreage fee for a property in Harris Acres owned by David and Christina Harris
who plan to build a single-family home on a 4.07-acre tract. Staff recommends
approval of the wastewater lot or acreage fee exemption. There were no
comments from the public.
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: 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
35. First Reading Ordinance-Authorizing the Issuance of Revenue
Refunding Bonds
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of"City of Corpus Christi, Texas
Utility System Subordinate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018"
in an amount not to exceed $34,835,000; making provisions for the
payment and security thereof by a subordinate and inferior lien on and
pledge of the net revenues of the City's Utility System; stipulating the
terms and conditions for the issuance of additional revenue bonds on a
parity therewith; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving
other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of
the bonds; including the approval of an application to the Texas Water
Development Board; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar
agreement, a financing agreement, and an escrow agreement; complying
with the requirements imposed by the letter of representations previously
executed with the depository trust company; complying with the
regulations promulgated by the Texas Water Development Board;
delegating the authority to certain members of the City staff to execute
certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; enacting other
provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of the
ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35. Director of Finance Constance Sanchez
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the issuance of utility system
revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed$34,835,000 to refund debt
associated with Choke Canyon Dam and it includes approval of a financing
agreement with the Texas Water Development Board. Ms.Sanchez stated that
the outstanding balance that the Bureau of Reclamation shows for this debt is
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$42.2 million;that the City used$8 million in cash in a reserve,specifically for
Choke Canyon,to pay down the balance,thus reducing the amount to be
borrowed to$34.8 millon;the debt is made up of two components,the debt for
the Choke Canyon Reservoir,scheduled to be paid off in 2029,and the fish and
wildlife recreation,scheduled to be paid off in 2024;the structure of this
refunding is that both pieces were rolled up into one issuance,due in 2029,
shaving off 15 years of debt payment;and,by this refunding,the interest rate
on the debt will be decreased from the current rate of 5.116%to a projected
rate of 2.45%;the shorter life of the bond and the reduced interest rate will
result in a combined savings of more than$22 million in debt payments;the
Texas Water Development Board is willing to accept a subordinate third lien.
on net revenues for the repayment of these bond proceeds,thus,not impacting
the City's debt service covenants;additional savings will be realized since no
bond ratings will be required and no underwriter's discount will be paid
because the bonds will be purchased by the Texas Water Development Board;
and that City staff was advised that a federal legislative solution,without
substantiation for loan forgiveness,would not be successful. There were no
comments from the public.
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
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 36 -39 AND 42)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Manager Margie C.Rose
stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 37,38 and 39.Mayor
McComb requested information on Item 36.
36. Resolution reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's Investment
Policy and Investment Strategies for fiscal year 2017-2018.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
37. Software hosting and support Service Agreement for the City
Performance Report in the amount of$39,600.00 with option to
extend for four additional years for a potential multi-year
not-to-exceed amount of$212,000.00
Motion to reinstate and extend Service Agreement No.946 with Brio
Consulting, LLC, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute
Amendment No. 2 for one year of software hosting and support services
for$39,600.00 with options to extend for up to four additional one-year-
periods and subject to a possible annual increase not-to-exceed the U.S.
rate of inflation, with a total potential multi-year amount not-to-exceed
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approximately$212,000.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
38. Resolution Approving Street Preventative Maintenance Program
2018 SPMP Work Plan (Year-5) (Council Priority -Streets)
Resolution approving the concepts, direction, and general work plan for
the fifth year of the Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) -
"2018 SPMP Work Plan (Year-5)."
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
39. Professional Services Contract for Street Preventative
Maintenance Program (SPMP) 2018 (Council Priority -Streets)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a
professional services contract with LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$698,457 for continued implementation of the 2018
Citywide Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP).
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
42. Resolution to adopt the Downtown Parking Action Plan
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
adopting and approving the Downtown Parking Action Plan for the City's
TIRZ#3 Area.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETINGS: (ITEMS 43 -44)
43. Special North Padre Island Development Corporation Meeting
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
44. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 47)
47. Homeless Recommendations Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 47. Director of Housing and Community
Development Rudy Bentancourt provided a an update on homeless
recommendations covering the following topics: Status Update#1 -
Recommendation#1 Coordinated Entry and next steps;Status Update#2-
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Recommendation#4 Family Reunification Program and next steps;Strategy
Update#2-Recommendation#2 Homeless Work Program and next steps;
Strategy Update#3-Recommendatioin#3 Tiny Homes and next steps;and that
in February 2018,City staff will return to the City Council with a status update
on#1 and#4 and a strategy update on#2 and#3.
Council Members discussed the following topics: reservations regarding
Recommendation#3 Tiny Homes;and moving up in the order of the agenda
any future item dealing with homelessness.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 50 -51)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 50 and 51.The Council
went into executive session at 7:54 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 8:35 p.m.
50. 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 construction bids
for the Oso Water Reclamation Plant Headworks and Lift Station Project,
Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code, and related case law.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
51. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to water supplies
for industrial and other development, desalination, potential interlocal
agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving
water or other utility services, utility rate regulation, reuse, provisions of
the Texas Utility Code, TCEQ Regulations, EPA regulations, and other
laws and regulations, potential agreements for the economic
development agreement(s)with business prospects that are considering
the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities that
will be consumers of water and/or wastewater services, and potential
creation of entities that could provide or assist in the provision of the
aforementioned services, and pursuant to Texas Government Code
§551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial information
pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City seeks to
have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and with
which the City may conduct economic development negotiations and/or
deliberate possible economic development issues concerning said
business prospect(s), including, but not limited to, potential contracts for
the provision of water to said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Council Members asked for the following items to be placed on a future
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agenda: a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for North Beach;exploring a City
Christmas festival;and a discussion regarding ordinances relating to animal
control,specifically the trap-neuter-release option.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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