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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 May 22, 2018 which were approved by the City
Council on June 12, 2018.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of June 2018.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,May 22,2018 11:30 AM
Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Gloria Lear, First United Methodist Church.
Reverend Gloria Lear gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Alma Casas,
Assistant Director of Financial Services.
Assistant Director of Financial Services Alma Casas 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:
Interim City Manager Keith Selman,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 8- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Rudy Garza,Council Member Paulette
Guajardo,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Lucy Rubio,and
Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: I - Council Member Debbie Lindsey-Opel
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 20-26, 2018, "Emergency Medical Services
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 20-26, 2018, "National Public Works Week".
Proclamation declaring May 26, 2018, "Parkinson's Day, A Day of Hope
for Parkinson's! Rock Steady Boxing".
Proclamation declaring June 9-19, 2018, "153rd Anniversary of the
Juneteenth Celebration, the Spirit of Emancipation Days".
Proclamation declaring June 2018, "Hurricane Awareness Month".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
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.Sherry Sells,5014 Wingfoot Lane,spoke regarding an ADA parking
incident that occurred at the Spohn Shoreline parking garage and the
response from the Corpus Christi Police Department.Ron Woods,Corpus
Christi Tennis Center;Christopher Murano,4813 Holmes;Terry Sweet,330
Camellia;and Katy Rogers,5206 Moultrie,asked the City Council to consider
building a new tennis facility on the Southside of the City at Bill Witt Regional
Park.Philippe Tissot,3560 Aransas,spoke regarding Agenda Item 25,an
update on floodplain management and regarding taking caution when
considering the flood maps.Brian Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke regarding budget
issues relating to collective bargaining agreements with first responders and
pensions for City employees.Isabel Araiza,326 Poenisch,presented a petition
to the City Secretary regarding opposition to budget cuts to libraries.Sylvia
Campos,4410 Fir,spoke regarding the submission of a letter from the City of
Corpus Christi requesting that entities in the City's industrial district pay their
share of taxes and potential budget cuts to libraries.Brittany Garcia,3214
Browner Parkway,spoke regarding the following: the City investing in public
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spaces,including parks and libraries;the City's aging infrastructure;potential
budget cuts to parks and libraries;tax abatements;and disconnecting services
to commercial customers that are delinquent on their utility bills.Ed Cantu,
7122 S.Staples,congratulated new Council Member Everett Roy;thanked the
City Council for their leadership;and invited the City Council to the Leadership
Corpus Christi Alumni Association's Annual Meeting and Graduation on
Thursday,May 24,2018 at the Omni Hotel at 5:30 p.m.where Council Member
Ben Molina will be honored as"Alumnus of the Year".Susie Luna Saldana,
4710 Hake!,spoke regarding the following topics:potential budget cuts;the
City Council policy requiring that remarks made by members of the public are
not be addressed to council members as individuals nor be disrespectful;and
supporting Red Nose Day.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,expressed appreciation
to the City's first responders.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding
the Water Department and related legal issues.Julie Rogers,710 Furman,
spoke regarding the petition regarding opposition to budget cuts to libraries
and planned social media campaign urging the City to submit a letter
requesting that entities In the City's Industrial districts pay their share of taxes.
Chris Felan,3806 Kingston,spoke regarding the following topics:posting
evacuation information during Hurricane Harvey at public libraries;the
appointment of council members by City Council;the budget related to first
responders;and industrial district entities paying their fair share of taxes.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman spoke regarding the following topics:
a. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT• MUNICIPAL COURT
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Director of Municipal Court
Administration Gilbert Hernandez who provided a briefing on the mission
statement,operational profile,baseline information and performance
indicators of Municipal Court.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the factors
associated with the increase in the number of warrants issued in FY2016.2017;
exploring options to make it easier for citizens to pay citations;and the
number of citations issued.
b. HEALTH BENEFITS UPDATE
Director of Human Resources Steven Viers provided an update on the status of
the Citicare,Police and Fire health plans including:plan performance;a graph
displaying the claims cost,net of loss reimbursement per plan;
recommendations for the plan design;and savings allocation.
c. STRATEGIC FUTURE ISSUES
2. Wastewater Rates Update
Assistant Director of Utilities Support Services Reba George stated that the
purpose of this item is to provide a follow up regarding the implementation of
the City's residential wastewater rate which took effect January 1,2018.Ms.
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George provided the following information:a comparison of wastewater
charges for five customers,for January Through April 2017 and 2018,which
reflected the difference in winter quarter averaging versus the new wastewater
rate structure;a comparison of the wastewater revenue posted through April
30,2018 in FY 2017 and FY2018;and the Utility Business Office's call volume
concerning wastewater charges related to bills in 2017 and 2018.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:if customers have
the option of a second meter for irrigation purposes,to reduce wastewater
costs,and which department to contact to begin the process;that the cap of
25,000 gallons may be too high;winter quarter averaging;the number of
residences exceeding 25,000 gallons in water usage per month;the
comparison of wastewater revenue from FY2017 and FY2018;and a comparison
of billing versus revenue for FY2017 and FY2018.
d. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman presented a video related to the completion of
the Bond 2014 Ennis Joslin Road Extension.2)Texas ASM University-Corpus
Christi(TAMU-CC)will begin a citizens survey on Tuesday,May 29,2018.
TAMU-CC will be sending out 10,000 postcards to citizens advising them how to
access the citizen survey.3)The Corpus Christi Libraries will begin the
Summer Reading Program from June through August 4)Interim City Manager
Selman recognized Firefighter of the Year,Firefighter Josh Brunemeler and
Fire Prevention Officer of the Year,Firefighter Inspector Juan Mora.
G. MINUTES:
3. Regular Meeting of May 15, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Guajardo
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Member Lindsey-Opel-absent).
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 26)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 26.The Council went into executive session at 1:35 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:18 p.m.
26. 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 natural gas
utility system.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 26.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-121
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Hunter,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 5- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Molina and Council Member Roy
Absent: 4- Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Lindsey-Opel,Council Member
Rubio and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution authorizing execution of developer participation
agreement for the city's share of the cost for bridge removal and
replacement at Yorktown Boulevard and Starry Road
Resolution authorizing execution of Developer Participation Agreement
with MPM Development, LP in an amount not to exceed$60,444,45 for
bridge removal and replacement for Starlight Estates Unit 1.
This Resolution was approved on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031436
5. Resolution Authorizing a One-Year Service Agreement with Two
One-Year Options for Custodial Services for Outlying Police
Buildings
Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with Hiiario 0.
Ortega, Jr., dba A Plus Janitorial and Mowing Services of Corpus Christi,
Texas, to perform custodial services for outlying Police buildings for a
total amount not to exceed$85,875.34, with two one-year options for a
total potential multi-year amount of$257,635.02.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031437
6. Service Agreement to Audit Claims Processing of Self-Funded
Medical and Pharmacy Plans
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Motion authorizing a six-month service agreement, with Claim
Technologies Incorporated, of Des Moines, Iowa to perform an audit of
the claims processing associated with the self-funded medical and
pharmacy plans for an amount not to exceed$72,193.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2018-087
7. Purchase and Installation of Playground Equipment at Lt.
Alexander Park
Motion authorizing the purchase and installation of playground equipment
at Lt. Alexander Park from GameTime by Total Recreation Products, Inc.
of Cypress, Texas via BuyBoard for a total amount not to exceed
$76,273.62.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactrnent No: M2018-088
8. Resolution Approving a Homebuyer Assistance Program
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Business and Job
Development Corporation and the City of Corpus Christi
Resolution approving an agreement between the Corpus Christi
Business and Job Development Corporation and the City of Corpus
Christi in the amount of$320,000 for the Type A Affordable Housing
Program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031438
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 3902 Cimarron Boulevard(1st Reading 5/15/18)
Case No. 0318-01 Estate of Margaret J. Pasztor:
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3902 Cimarron Boulevard from
"FR" Farm Rural District to the"RM-2"Multifamily 2 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 4, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from "FR" to"RM-2".
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031439
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Updating the Urban Transportation
Plan deleting two proposed collector streets(1st Reading 5/15/18)
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Ordinance updating the Urban Transportation Plan by deleting two
proposed(C1)Collector streets located north of FM 624 between
Calallen High School and County Road 69 and the existing River Canyon
Drive (C1)Collector.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031440
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating $200,000 for
Convention Center Content Development(1st Reading 5/15/18)
Ordinance appropriating $200,000 capital contribution from SMG into the
Visitor Facility Fund to fund Convention Center content development; and
amending the FY18 operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031441
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending Ordinance for the
Regional Local Services System/Local Public Health System
(RLSS/LPHS)to increase grant program and appropriating funds
for the contract period September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2019
(1st Reading 5/15/18)
Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031235 regarding the Regional
Local Services System/Local Public Health System grant to increase
related program income by$140,000.00 for new estimated total program
income of$400,000.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031442
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 13-14(
13. One Reading Action Item -Construction Contract Change Order
No. 3 for the CCIA Airport Operations Area Perimeter Fence
Replacement Project
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Change
Order No. 3 with B. E. Beecroft Co. Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
amount of$226,351.02 for the CCIA Airport Operations Area Perimeter
Fence Replacement project(Capital Improvement Program).
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Mayor McComb referred to Nem 13.Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to execute Change Order No.3 In the amount of
$226,351.02 for the Corpus Christi International Airport Operations Area
Perimeter Fence Replacement Project.There were no comments from the
public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Segundo stated that the Federal Aviation
Administration will fund 90%of the project with a City match of 10%.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2018-089
14. Resolution Authorizing Negotiation and Execution of Service
Agreements to Provide Third-Party Administration of the City's
Self-Funded Employee Benefits
Resolution authorizing negotiation and execution of four, three-year
service agreements to provide third-party administration of the City's
self-funded employee benefits for a total estimated cost of$127,400,000,
with two one-year renewal options, as shown below:
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas(BCBSTX), a Division of Health
Care Service Corporation, of Richardson, Texas, for medical, dental and
COBRA plans with an estimated cost of$97,860,000.
CAREMARKPCS Health, L.L.C. (CVS), of Northbrook, Illinois, for
pharmacy benefits with an estimated cost of$26,800,000.
Dearborn National Life Insurance Company, of Lombard, Illinois, for
life insurance including ADD, optional and supplemental plans with an
estimated cost of$2,060,000.
Ochs Inc., on behalf of Madison National Life Insurance Company,
Inc. (Ochs), of Madison, Wisconsin, for long term disability with an
estimated cost of$680,000.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.Director of Human Resources Steven Viera
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the negotiation and
execution of four,three-year service agreements to provide third-party
administration of the City's self-funded employee benefits with the following
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companies:Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas,with an estimated cost of
$97,860,000;CAREMARKPCS HEALTH,L.L.C.(CVS),with an estimated cost of
$26,800,000;Dearborn National Life Insurance,with an estimated cost of
$2,060,000;and Ochs,Inc.,on behalf of Madison National Life Insurance
Company,Inc.,with an estimated cost of$680,000.There were no comments
from the public.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council
Member Hunter was abstaining from the vote on this item.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the total cost of the
agreements is based on utilization;the stop loss amount;a council members
request to amend the resolution to Include that renewal options are subject to
City Council approval;and the cost per year.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the resolution to require
Council approval of renewal options,seconded by Council Member Guajardo
and passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter-abstained;Council Member
Lindsey-Opel-absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution as amended,
seconded by Council Member Molina.This Resolution was passed and
approved as amended with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Enactment Na 031443
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15 • 171
15. First Reading Ordinance-Refunding Acreage/Lot Fees Paid
Ordinance refunding $13,006.92 from Wastewater Trunk System Trust
Fund to John and Elizabeth Butler.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the refund of
wastewater lot and acreage fees for Butler Addition,Lot 1,located at 6654
Yorktown Boulevard.Ms.Nixon-Mendez presented the following Information:a
location map of the subject property;an aerial overview of the subject
property;the refunding requirements;and staffs assessment.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the interest rate;the
tracking system for wastewater lot and acreage fees;the proximity of the
subject property to Del Mar College;and future extension of wastewater to the
area as development occurs.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smtth
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
16. First Reading Ordinance- Request for exemption from Wastewater
Lot or Acreage Fees for property located west of Manning Road,
north of State Highway 44
Ordinance exempting Lot 1, Block 1, STEPS Terminal from payment of
wastewater lot or acreage fees conditioned upon a Sanitary Sewer
Connection Agreement
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this Item to authorize a waiver of
wastewater lot or acreage fee exemption and to execute a Sanitary Sewer
Connection Agreement with Range Land Products Terminal,LLC.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez presented the following Information:an aerial view of the
subject property;a preliminary wastewater main layout aerial view;the two
options considered and associated costs;the exemption requirements;and
staffs assessment.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
17. First Reading Ordinance -Closing of a utility easement located at
3801 Woodhouse
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 0.0090 acre(393 square feet)of an
existing electrical easement out of Grange Park Subdivision Unit 1, Lot
IA Block 1, located at 3801 Woodhouse and requiring the owner,
Grangefield Development, LLC., to comply with the specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to abandon and vacate an
existing electrical easement out of Grange Park Unit 1 Subdivision located at
3801 Woodhouse.There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Ms.NixonMendez stated that there are no
City utilities in the easement and the easement is dedicated for electrical
utilities.
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Council Member Garza 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 Molina, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 241
24. Proposed Bond 2018 Update
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24.Executive
Director of Public Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update regarding the proposed Bond 2018.Ms.Gray provided the
City Council with a draft Proposed 2018 Bond Program Information Guide and
a draft ordinance ordering the Special Election in November which includes
the ballot language for the bond projects.
Ms.Gray presented the following information:an overview of the initial
program as presented at the July 13,2017 City Council workshop;a summary of
the changes to the initial plan;the current propositions;the Implementation
approved by the City Council on August 15,2017;the development summary for
Street Propositions A&B;Proposition 1 as presented on July 13,2017;
Proposition A summary of changes;a map of the proposed changes in
Proposition A for the following projects:Holly Road,Slough Road,Lipes
Boulevard,and Strasbourg Drive;current proposed Proposition A summary;
Proposition 2 as presented on July 13,2017;Proposition B summary of
changes;current proposed Proposition B summary;Proposition 3 expanded
into four propositions(C,D,E,8 F);the summary of changes for Propositions C,
D,E,8 F;the 2018 Bond Information Guide;the draft bond ordinance;next key
steps;and the project implementation schedule.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:projects in the
downtown and island areas being funded by TIRZ funds instead of bonds;the
draft ordinance;the utility increase for residential customers of$2.82 per
month;The total amount from utility costs;consideration of 100%engineering
design for the Laguna Shores and Frio Street/Hacala Street/Dorado Street
Corridor Projects;the projects identified for pre-design at 100%and 60%;the
proposed 2018 Bond Program Information Guide;and how much the school
districts contribute to streets.
P. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -231
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 19.
18. Agreement with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce to
support the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force
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Motion to authorize execution of an agreement with the United Corpus
Christi Chamber of Commerce to support the operations, activities, and
tasks of the South Texas Military Facilities Task Force during Fiscal Year
2018 not to exceed$75,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Three Professional Service Contracts for Pre-design to 100%
certain proposed Bond 2018 street projects
Resolution supporting the use and commitment of necessary funding of
$5 million in remaining Bond 2014, Proposition One Proceeds and
authorization to execute Professional Services Contracts with Freese
and Nichols of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$823,700 for
Everhart Road from SPID to Holly Road; LNV, Inc. of Corpus Christi,
Texas in the amount of$792,940 for Holly Road from Paul Jones to Rodd
Field Road; Munoz Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of
$449,172 for Slough Road from Rodd Field Road to Dead End.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Purchase of Seven Heavy-duty Freightliner Trucks for Utilities
Motion authorizing the purchase of seven heavy-duty Freightliner trucks
from Houston Freightliners of Houston, Texas, via Houston Galveston
Area Council cooperative, for a total amount of$1,291,346.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Two-year Service Agreement for Uniform Rental for the Utilities
Department
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for uniform rental for
utilities department with Cintas Corporation from Corpus Christi, Texas,
via U.S. Communities cooperative, for a total amount not to exceed
$130,027.64.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Three-year Supply Agreement for the purchase of hip and knee
boots
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Northern Safety
and Industrial, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of hip and knee
boots for a total amount not to exceed$191,691.75.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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23. Three-year Service Agreement for Mary Rhodes Phase 2 Pumps
and Motors with Two, One-year options
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Smith Pump
Company, Inc., of Austin, Texas, for maintenance services for Mary
Rhodes Phase 2 pumps & motors for a total amount not to exceed
$636,717.00, with two one-year options for a total potential multi-year
amount of$1,061,195.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 24i
25. Floodplain Management Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon.Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update on
the City's floodplain management program,preliminary flood insurance rate
map and higher standards.
Ms.Nixon-Mendez provided the following information:creation of a Flood
Hazard Mitigation Committee;the Flood Hazard Mitigation Committee's
development and maintenance of the Program for Public Information and
Flood Insurance Coverage Improvement;an update to the preliminary flood
insurance rate maps;the appeal of the Oso Creek area In 2016;the preliminary
map versus the appeal map;the preliminary numbers from the Oso Creek
Appeal;the anticipated adoption schedule for the preliminary maps;
preliminary map adoption;the proposed higher standards;the Limit of
Moderate Wave Action(LiMWA)zone;LiMWA impacts;the LIMWA map;the
schedule of the preliminary map and higher standards;and an outline of the
proposed higher standards.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:if the City Council
did not adopt the flood insurance rate maps,flood insurance would not be
available to residents;the LIMWA zone follows the velocity zone standards;
other communities adopting above the base flood elevation(BFE);if
freeboarding was considered;the insurance impact of adopting above the BFE;
the number of points received for establishing the public information plan,
establishing the flood insurance coverage improvement plan and adopting the
LiMWA;the number of properties in the wetland within the LiMWA;the impact
and benefits of adopting the LiMWA;the number of credits needed for the city
to move up to the next class;the schedule for adoption;the higher standards
and consequences for adopting higher standards;the LiMWA map;the
preliminary numbers of the Oso Creek appeal;seclusion of the downtown area
and the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant area from the plan;case
studies of communities that have adopted and unadopted the plan;the revision
process to include the secluded area to the plan;and opportunities for public
input
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Smith made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
bring back action items regarding the Flood Hazard Mitigation Committee and
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the preliminary flood insurance rate maps,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously(Council Members Hunter and Lindsey-Opel
-absent).
T. SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA ITEM:
29. Emergency Ordinance-Amendment to Grant Contract for
Laboratory Response Network-Public Health Emergency
Preparedness
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager and/or Director of Public Health
to accept an amendment to a grant contract for the Community
Preparedness Section-Laboratory Response Network- Public Health
Emergency Preparedness grant in the amount of$201,123.00 with a City
match of$20,113.00 to provide continued emergency preparedness and
response laboratory activities; and declaring an emergency.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 29.Director of
Public Health Annette Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to
accept an amendment to a grant from the Texas Department of Health
Services for Laboratory Response in the amount of$201,123 for the contract
period July 1,2017 to June 30,2019.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.
Council Member Rubio made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on emergency and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Molina,Council
Member Roy, Council Member Rubio and Council Member Smith
Absent: 3- Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hunter and Council Member
Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
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R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 27-281
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 27 and 28.The Council
went into executive session at 4:04 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 5:03 p.m.
27. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City's email
system and computer network security, Texas Government Code
551.076 to deliberate security devices, personnel, and audit(s) related to
the aforesaid matter(s), and Texas Government Code§551.089 to
deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of
security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices related to the
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aforesaid matter(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
28. 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, including potential grants for desalination
facilities, 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 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 prospects.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the Interim City Manager or designee to execute Notices to
Proceed for task orders issued pursuant to the City's Master Services
Agreement with Freese and Nichols,Inc.for the Seawater Desalination
Project,subject to the May 22,2018 letter of clarification from said firm.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Rubio.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy,Council Member Rubio and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Lindsey-Opel
Abstained: 0
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S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:06 p.m.
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