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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 January 8, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on January 15, 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,January 8,2019 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 Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Dalia Ann
Perez, Executive Assistant to the Director of Financial Services.
Ms. Dalia Perez 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: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter.Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/ Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring January 2019, " National Slavery and Human
Trafficking Prevention Month" and January 11, 2019, "Human Trafficking
Awareness and Prevention Day".
Proclamation declaring January 17, 2019, "Dr. Hector P. Garcia's 105th
Birthday Celebration Day".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
F. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS:
a. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR PRO TEMS
Mayor McComb referred to appointment of Mayor Pro Tems.Mayor McComb
recommended the following Mayor Pro Tem service schedule:
Paulette Guajardo(At-Large) 1/08/19—4/01/19
Michael Hunter(At-Large) 4/02/19—6/24/19
Rudy Garza(At-Large) 6/25/19—9/16/19
Everett Roy(District 1) 9/17/19—12/09/19
Ben Molina(District 2) 12/10/19—3/02/20
Roland Barrera(District 3) 3/03/20—5/25/20
Greg Smith(District 4) 5/26/20—8/17/20
Gil Hernandez(District 5) 8/18/20—End of Term
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez. Council Member Hunter.
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-001
b. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor McComb referred to City Council Committee Assignments and made the
following appointments:
Audit Committee
Chair: Council Member Greg Smith
Members: Council Members Michael Hunter, Everett Roy and Roland Barrera
Municipal Court Committee
Chair: Council Member Rudy Garza
Members: Council Members Ben Molina, Paulette Guajardo,and Gil
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Hernandez
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Keith Selman introduced Peter Collins,independent
information technology contractor,who is leading the team to address issues
with the City's utility billing system.Mr.Collins provided the following
information:an update regarding the audit process;the progress regarding the
General Ledger journal entries, cash reconciliation,and year-end reports;
sporadic missed bills and options on how to proactively contact and manage
customer calls related to unbilled revenue;and the Development Services
portal.
Council members discussed the following topics: identifying issues regarding
no meter reads; replacement of meter; monthly meter transmission units(MTU)
reporting; if the Consolidated Annual Financial Report is expected to be
produced by March 30, 2019; proactive contact with customers affected by
sporadic missed bills;and addressing automatic draft payments.
K. 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. All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.City Attorney Miles K. Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta conducted the public comment
period.Veronica Flores-Herrera, 1125 Vance,spoke regarding safety concerns
related to the crosswalk/pedestrian light and traffic signal near King High
School. Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding the following topics:
congratulations to the Mayor and City Council members; political contributions
made by the police and fire associations;and street conditions.Susie Luna
Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the following topics: congratulations to
the City Council; long-range planning to increase police force;and the impact
scooters will have on police officers.Joan Veith,5701 Cain Drive,welcomed
the City Council and spoke regarding first responders.William Schmidt,1038
Brawner Parkway,spoke regarding permit requirements and security and
background checks for Uber and Lyft drivers doing business at the Corpus
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Christi International Airport.Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen,spoke regarding the
threat of global warming.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb returned to City Manager's Comments. Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman provided a recap of the items that City Council
approved related to the City Council's goals for Economic Development and
Water.2)Interim City Manager Selman recognized various City departments
involved in community activities during the Christmas season.
Interim City Manager Selman announced that Item 28 was being pulled by
staff.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of December 11, 2018 and Special Meeting of
December 31, 2018.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Guajardo
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Hunter
and passed unanimously.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.A council member requested
that Item 6 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no comments
from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
3. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant On-Site Hypochlorite Generation
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Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a professional
services contract with Hazen and Sawyer in the amount of$914,100 for a
total restated fee of$963,600 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment
Plant (ONSWTP) On-Site Hypochlorite Generation.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-002
4. Construction Contract for the Nueces River Raw Water Pump
Station project (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion authorizing a construction contract with CSA Construction, Inc., of
Houston, Texas in the amount of$12,950,000 for the Nueces River Raw
Water Pump Station project for Total Base Bid plus Additive/Deductive
Alternates No. 1 and No. 2.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-003
5. Supply Agreement Amendment for meter transmission units
(MTUs)
Motion authorizing an amendment to supply agreement No. 1053 to allow
a 25% contract increase for purchase of meter transmission units (MTUs)
with Aclara Technologies, LLC of St. Louis, Missouri, for a not to exceed
amount of$539,840 for revised contract total not to exceed $2,699,200.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-004
7. Service Agreement Amendment for Aristotlelnsight License
Renewal
Motion authorizing an amendment to service agreement for
Aristotlelnsight agent license three-year renewal for Information
Technology with Sergeant Laboratories, Inc of Onalaska, Wisconsin for
an amount not to exceed $61,731.24, and a revised value of the
Agreement not to exceed $95,704.19.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-006
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating funds
for the Emergency Management Performance Grant (1st Reading
(12/11/18)
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Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Texas Department of
Public Safety, Governor's Division of Emergency Management, in
amount of$56,265.52 for Emergency Management Performance Grant;
and appropriating $56,265.52 in Emergency Management Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031641
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting grant from Koch
Companies for the 2018 Helping Heroes Grant Program (1st
Reading 12/11/18)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from Koch Companies Public
Sector. LLC 2018 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of
$9,924; and appropriating $9,924 into the Fire Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031642
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending FY19 TIF#3 Operating
Budget (1st Reading 12/11/18)
Ordinance appropriating $2,072,500 from the unreserved balance of the
Downtown TIF #3 fund for approved incentive agreements; and amending
the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031643
6. Purchase of a Fuel Tanker Truck for Asset Management
Motion authorizing the purchase of one 4,000-gallon Fuel Tanker Truck
from Houston Freightliner, Inc. of Houston, Texas via Houston-Galveston
Area Council Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $153,302.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6, purchase of a fuel tanker truck. In response
to council members, Director of Asset Management Jim Davis stated that the
fuel tanker truck will be used by existing staff to refill equipment during
emergencies and to enhance day-to-day operations.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter.
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No. M2019-005
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 11 - 24)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items. Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 15-18. Council
members requested information on Items 11,12 and 13.
11. Supply Agreement for PetLink Slim polymer microchips for Animal
Care Services
Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement for PetLink Slim
polymer microchips for Animal Care Services with Datamars, Inc., of
Woburn, Massachusetts, for an amount not to exceed $31,250, with four
additional one-year renewal options for a potential total amount not to
exceed $156,250.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
12. IBM Maximo Licenses and Maintenance Renewal
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary with IBM and IBM Credit, LLC, for the renewal
purchase of Maximo software licenses and maintenance for a five-year
term, with annual payments not to exceed $234,358.05 subject to
sufficient appropriations for a total amount not to exceed $1,171,790.21
payable with funds provided by the Information Technology and Utilities
Departments.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
13. Service Agreement for Maximo Software Consultant Services
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for Maximo software
services and maintenance support with Barton & Loguidice D.P.C. of
Liverpool, New York for an amount not to exceed $140,600, with two
additional one-year renewal options for a potential total amount not to
exceed $421,800.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
14. Purchase of four Kubota Utility Vehicles for Beach Operations
Motion authorizing the purchase of four Kubota utility vehicles for Beach
Operations from Kubota Tractor Corporation of Torrance, California via
the BuyBoard cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $62,357.96.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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15. Construction Contract Change Order No. 2 for Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Headworks and Lift Station (Capital
Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize execution of Change Order No. 2 with CSA
Construction Inc., of Houston, TX in the amount of$403,920 for a total
restated fee of$23,650,887 for Oso Water Reclamation Plant (Oso
WRP) Headworks and Lift Station project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Construction Contract for Wesley E. Seale Dam Outlet
Rehabilitation (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with Associated
Construction Partners, Ltd. of Boerne, Texas in the amount of
$1,507,612.87 for Wesley E. Seale Dam Outlet Rehabilitation project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Service Agreement for Preventative Maintenence and Emergency
Vactor Service for Utilities Department
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for preventative
maintenance and emergency vactor service with ADK Environmental,
Inc., of Odem, Texas for a not to exceed of$312,200.00, with two
one-year options for a total potential multi-year amount of$936,600.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Amendment to Service Agreement for Pump Service Repairs
Motion authorizing an amendment to service agreement No. 1426 for
pump service repairs with Smith Pump of Waco, Texas, for a not to
exceed amount of$61,115.00 for a revised contract total not to exceed
$305,575.00.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Purchase of Rough Terrain Forklift for Asset Management
Motion authorizing the purchase of one 8,000-pound Rough Terrain
Forklift from Hlavinka Equipment Company of East Bernard, Texas via
Sourcewell Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $89,309.93.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution for grant application submittal for Packery Channel
Repairs
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Resolution authorizing submittal of grant application for the Federal
Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Program in the
amount of$15,000,000 for Packery Channel repairs.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Resolution for grant application submittal to the State of Texas
Economic Development Administration Office
A Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, authorizing the City
Manager to act in all matters in connection with the Texas Division of
Emergency Management (TDEM) Hazard Mitigation Grant Project
(HMGP) for La Voila Creek Improvements and committing the City to
provide matching funds to secure and complete the TDEM Hazard
Mitigation Grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Resolution for grant applications submittal for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Grant
Program - Non-Housing
A Resolution of the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, for submission
to the General Land Office of a Community Development & Revitalization
Hurricane Harvey Non-Housing Project Application for drainage
improvement projects.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Resolution for grant applications submittal for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Grant
Program - Housing
A Resolution of the City Council of Corpus Christi, Texas, authorizing the
submission of a Community Development & Revitalization Hurricane
Harvey Housing Project Application to the General Land Office.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Resolution for Grant Application submittal for Junior Beck Drive
Resolution authorizing submittal of application to the State of Texas
Economic Development Administration Office in amount of$5,000,000
for the repair and extension of Junior Beck Drive,
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Partial Alley Closure
between 6th Street and 7th Street, south of Craig Street
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating the West 7.5-Feet of a
15-Foot-wide Alley adjoining lots 19 and 20, Block Eleven, Bay View
Addition according to map and/or plat thereof recorded in Volume A,
Pages 24, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas., to comply with
specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25. Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to close,vacate and
abandon the west 7.5-feet of a 15-foot wide alley adjacent to east one-half of
lots 19 and 20,Block Eleven,Bay View Addition to facilitate an infill housing
project.The owner,7th Craig,LLC is requesting the closure to develop a
multifamily project and satisfy the parking requirement for 12 residential units.
Ownership of this portion of the alley would transfer to 7th Craig, LLC.
Council members discussed the following topics:that the alley is currently a
City right-of-way and responsibility for the maintenance lies with the adjoining
property owner;clarification regarding public notification to adjacent property
owners;that the city or any adjacent property owner can request a closure;the
proposed use of the property;opposition submitted regarding the closure citing
increased traffic and sufficient infrastructure;that infrastructure will be
addressed by the site plan;the types of units proposed; and a status regarding
the review of the Unified Development Code(UDC).
Brandon Castle,7th Craig, LLC, 5001 Meandering Lane,spoke regarding the
proposed use of the subject property and the request for the closure to
increase from 11 to 12 residential units.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina. Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
N. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The City Council recessed for lunch at 1:30 p.m.The City Council reconvened
at 2:10 p.m.
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P. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 -28)
26. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds to support terrorism prevention, preparedness, response
and recovery capabilities
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$37,573.61 grant from Texas Office
of the Governor- Homeland Security Grants Division; and appropriating
$37,573.61 into Fire Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26. Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero stated
that the purpose of this item is to accept a grant in the amount of$37,573.61
from the Texas Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grants Division to
support state,local and regional terrorism prevention, preparedness,response
and recovery capabilities.There were no comments from the Council or the
public.
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: 9- Mayor McComb. Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter.
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance -Adopting a Right of Way License
Agreement to Allow Parking of Dockless Vehicles
Ordinance authorizing six-month licenses to allow the parking of dockless
vehicles in the City's right-of-way; appropriating the fees received from
said licenses into the Dockless Vehicle Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27. Business Liaison Arlene Medrano stated
that the purpose of this item is to authorize six-month licenses to allow the
parking of dockless vehicles in the City's rights-of-way. Ms.Medrano presented
the following information:a timeline of events;companies currently operating
in Corpus Christi;the City's efforts to disseminate information to the public;a
comparative analysis of other Texas cities; an overview of the pilot program
including right-of-way parking and license regulations; examples of scooter
rider training;examples of heat maps in other cities;and frequently asked
questions. Deputy Police Chief William Breedlove and Police Chief Mike
Markle responded to council members'questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics: concerns regarding
blocked sidewalks,safety of riders,and liability;who citizens contact
regarding blocked sidewalk violations; incorporating the scooter vendors'
contact information on the City's mobile application (app);educating riders
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regarding scooter regulations of the vendor and the City;data from other cities
regarding injuries; placement of scooters in the right-of-way; if the City has had
discussions with the Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding the impact
scooters may have on the existing transportation network;safety of scooter
riders in bike lanes and on sidewalks; how to address reckless scooter riders
and hold riders accountable for their behavior;the ability to disable scooters
from traveling in certain areas; dedicating revenue to be used for enforcement;
clarifying language regarding the placement of scooters near transit stops;a
council member's observation that a majority of riders are children;concerns
regarding scooters blocking sidewalks and impacting accessibility for the
disabled; concerns regarding the burden scooters will have on the Police
Department; how scooters regulations will be enforced; research regarding the
cost associated with enforcement; consideration by Police Chief Markle to hire
temporary parking control officers to enforce scooter regulations;the
difference between a parking control officer and a code enforcement officer;
the accuracy of a scooter's global positioning system(GPS); development of a
1-to-5 star rating system to review previous riders;that violations should be
regulated and enforced by industry; and relocation fees charged to the vendor
when the City has to move a scooter from the right-of-way.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Tim Barnett,Lime,spoke
in support of scooter operations and requested that the ordinance be amended
to base fees on utilization of scooters versus the number of scooters.Jim
Hooper,4810 Kerrville Drive,expressed concerns regarding enforcement of
blocked areas;compliance with regulations; contractual obligations by the
vendor; safety of riders;training and education;and liability.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera. Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance - Professional Services Contract for
Restoration of SEA District Water Features (Capital Improvement
Project -Type A)
Ordinance amending the FY 2019 Capital Improvement Program budget
to increase the year one budget for project#E16458 Restoration of SEA
District Water Features in the amount of$300,000; and authorizing
execution of professional services contract with LNV, Inc., in the amount
of$364,100 for the Restoration of SEA District Water Features project.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 29)
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29. Opportunity Zones
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Keren Costanzo,Senior City Planner,
introduced the presentation team including:Christine Bryant,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC);Alyssa Barrera, Executive
Director of the Downtown Management District(DMD); Business Liaison Arlene
Medrano;and Director of Planning&ESI Daniel McGinn.Ms.Costanzo stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide a presentation to City Council
regarding Opportunity Zones.Ms.Costanzo presented the following
information:the purpose of opportunity zones;that opportunity zones are
low-income census tracts nominated by governors and certified by the U.S.
Department of Treasury;the potential private investment;maps of the City's
opportunity zones; incentives; how opportunity funds work; potential returns to
investors;the status of the program;and next steps.
Council members discussed the following topics: interest in the downtown area
since the area was designated as an opportunity zone;the ten census tracts
sites; signage to promote opportunity zones; clarification regarding the Naval
Air Station-Corpus Christi(NAS-CC)opportunity zone site;and improvements
to the Unified Development Code(UDC).
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified: a presentation regarding the water supply
including desalination and request for information (RFI);an update regarding
the status of Environmental Protection Agency(EPA);an item related to the
Alameda/Ennis Joslin area(Carson Street)traffic conversion;an update
regarding Rodd Field Road/Yorktown Boulevard project; creation of a Charter
Review Committee;an update regarding Bond projects; and a discusion
regarding the proposed location of the new Carroll High School and its impact
on traffic and Naval Air Station -Corpus Christi(NAS-CC).
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:48 p.m.
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