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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 15, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on January 22, 2019.
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Tuesday,January 15, 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 Reverend Gloria Lear, First United Methodist Church.
Reverend Barton Bailey gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Sharon Lewis,
Environmental Affairs Manager, Environmental and Strategic Initiatives.
Ms.Sharon Lewis 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
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation.
1. Proclamation declaring January 21, 2019, "Martin Luther King Holiday
Celebration and Commemorative March".
The Proclamation was presented.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments. Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)The City has been putting fluoride in the water since 2015 in accordance
with regulations from the Food and Drug Administration,the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention,and the American Dental Association.The Center for
Disease Control and Prevention presented the City's public water system with
the Water Fluoridation Quality Award. 2) Beach permits are available for$12
and can be acquired at City Hall and 13 other locations in the Coastal Bend.
Information is located at www.cctexas.com/beachpermits.3) Dr. Clotilde P.
Garcia Public Library is entering into a Sensory Time Program aimed at
developing social skills for children ages 5 and under.There will be interactive
activities,crafts and books for touch,feel,and smell.4)Interim City Manager
Selman recognized various City departments and employees involved in
community activities during the Christmas season.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Keith Selman introduced Interim IT Director Peter Collins
who provided the following information regarding the City's utility billing
system: an update regarding the external audit;the progress regarding the
General Ledger journal entries;the Development Services portal and plans
regarding the document imaging system; implementation of rate changes;and
the automated process for purchase order transactions.Mr.Collins provided
the following update related to the IT Department: that he is meeting
individually with staff members; and staff is identifying long-and short-term
goals and assessing equipment.
A council member discussed improving terminology on the utility bills
regarding minimum usage/base rates.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 8, 2019 and two Special Meetings of January
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8, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes. Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi B Corporation
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Reinvestment Zone No. 2
Reinvestment Zone No. 3
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi B Corporation
Council member Smith made a motion to reappoint Michael T.Hunter to serve
as City Council Liaison,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed
unanimously.
North Padre Island Development Corporation
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Paulette Guajardo and Joe
McComb,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Roland Barrera and Gil
Hernandez,seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.2 Board
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Roland Barrera and Gil
Hernandez,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Greg Smith Chairman for a
one-year term,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No. 3
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Roland Barrera and Gil
Hernandez and reappoint Rudy Garza, Paulette Guajardo, Everett Roy and
Greg Smith,seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza nominated Carolyn Vaughn to serve as Chair. Council
Member Guajardo nominated Everett Roy to serve as Chair.
Everett Roy was appointed Chairman for a one-year term with Mayor McComb
and Council Members Hunter, Barrera,Guajardo, Smith,Molina, Roy and
Hernandez voting for Everett Roy and Council Member Garza voting for
Carolyn Vaughn.
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EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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. All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
Mayor McComb 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.Jack Gordy,4118
Bray,spoke regarding the following topics:Agenda Item 30,adopting a
Right-of-Way License Agreement to allow parking of dockless vehicles and
stated that the scooters are in violation of federal and state laws; and blocked
sidewalks in the City.Ted Mandel, 15306 Key Largo Ct.,spoke regarding air
service and the lack of nonstop destinations at the Corpus Christi International
Airport. Brian Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke regarding the use of fluoride in the
water system and in opposition to renaming Naval Air Station -Corpus Christi
after late U.S. President George Herbert Walker Bush.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 19)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Mayor McComb announced
that Item 6 was pulled by staff.There were no comments from the Council or
the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Barrera,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
4. Supply Agreement for PetLink Slim polymer microchips for Animal
Care Services
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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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031644
5. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-007
6. 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 withdrawn.
7. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-008
8. 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
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restated fee of$23,650,887 for Oso Water Reclamation Plant (Oso
WRP) Headworks and Lift Station project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-009
9. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-010
10. 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 fora 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-011
11. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-012
12. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-013
13. Resolution for grant application submittal for Packery Channel
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Repairs
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031645
14. Resolution for grant application submittal to the State of Texas
division of Emergency Management
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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031646
15. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031647
16. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031648
17. Resolution for Grant Application submittal for Junior Beck Drive
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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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. 031649
18. Second Reading Ordinance - Partial Alley Closure between 6th
Street and 7th Street, south of Craig Street (1st Reading 1/8/19)
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,
Page 24, Map Records of Nueces County, Texas, to comply with
specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031650
19. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds to support terrorism prevention, preparedness, response
and recovery capabilities (1st Reading 1/8/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031651
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 20 - 27)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items. Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 24 and 25 through
27.Council members requested information on Items 20, 21 and 23.
20. Reimbursement Resolution for Bond 2018 General Obligation
Bonds
Resolution relating to establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself
for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds of one or more
series of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City in an aggregate
amount not to exceed $96,000,000 for authorized purposes relating to
constructing various City improvements; authorizing matters incident and
related thereto; and providing an effective date.
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This Resolution was recommended to the regular agenda.
21. Professional Services Contract for Alternative Water Supplies
Technical Support
Motion to authorize execution of a professional services contract with
Frank Brogan Consulting of San Antonio, Texas in the amount not to
exceed $100,000.00 for the Alternative Water Supplies Technical
Support project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Supply Agreement for the purchase of Automotive Maintenance
Parts
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for the purchase of
automotive maintenance parts with Advance Auto Parts of Corpus
Christi, Texas via U.S. Communities cooperative for$240,000, with a
one-year option for a total potential multi-year amount not to exceed
$480,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
23. Purchase of Nine Ford Trucks for Parks and Recreation
Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of one Ford F-150 extended cab truck,
one Ford F-150 crew cab truck and seven Ford F-250 crew cab trucks
for Parks and Recreation from Silsbee Ford, Inc. of Silsbee, Texas for a
total amount not to exceed $263,588.88.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
24. Purchase of four John Deere mowers for Parks and Recreation
Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of four John Deere mowers for Parks
and Recreation from Deere & Company, of Cary, North Carolina, via
BuyBoard cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $80,229.24.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
25. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Avanti at
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South Bluff to be developed by Avanti at South Bluff, LP.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
26. Resolution in support of an Affordable Housing development to
satisfy the requirement set forth by the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas in
support of the proposed affordable housing project known as Casa de
Manana Apartments to be developed by TG 110, Inc.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
27. Resolution identifying a development in the La Molina - Near West
Existing Conditions Report which will contribute to revitalization
efforts
Resolution identifying the project known as Casa de Manana Apartments
as a development that will contribute most significantly to the concerted
revitalization efforts of the City in the La Molina - Near West Area.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 28 -29)
28. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 1902 Lipan Street.
Case No. 1018-05 Habitat for Humanity: Request for rezoning a property
at or near 1902 Lipan Street from the "IH" Heavy Industrial District to the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 14, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "IH" Heavy Industrial District to
the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1902 Lipan Street from the "IH"
Heavy Industrial District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Council Member Molina announced he was
abstaining from this item. Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the construction of a single-family home. Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that the subject
property was annexed in 1852 and has remained undeveloped; opposition to
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the zoning change; and the new Harbor Bridge projects near the subject
property.
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: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
29. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 6402 Holly Road.
Case No. 1118-01 Kyle McGee: Request for rezoning a property at or
near 6402 Holly Road from the "CG-2" General Commercial District to
the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special Permit.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (November 14, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial
District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special
Permit with conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6402 Holly Road from the "CG-2"
General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit with conditions District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29. Director of Development Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for a Special Permit to install and operate a 120 foot
monopole wireless communications tower.Ms. Nixon-Mendez stated that the
Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from
Council or 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
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O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 30)
30. Second Reading Ordinance -Adopting a Right of Way License
Agreement to Allow Parking of Dockless Vehicles (1st Reading
1/8/19)
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 30. 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.Captain Christopher
White was available to respond to questions. Ms.Medrano stated that staff is
requesting a motion to amend Section 2 of the agreement to clarify blocking
versus blocking access to certain amenities.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public. Blanca Laborde,Senior
Manager for Government Partnership with Bird Rides,stated that Bird Rides is
thrilled to be in the community and how the community has embraced scooters
as a transportation option.Ms. Laborde requested that the fee structure be
changed from a fee amount of$1 per day per vehicle to$0.10 per ride.Casey
Whittington, Blue Duck Scooters,encouraged the City Council to approve the
items as presented.
Council members discussed the following topics: how the fee structure was
determined;that the current fee structure was proposed by the scooter
companies;that the City has been operating in good faith,since scooter
companies begain operating in the City in October 2018 to allow scooter
companies to operate in City; if the labels on the scooters are a violation of the
Highway Beautification Act;the effective date of the ordinance;a council
member requested feedback from the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Committee regarding scooters operating in nature parks; and the number of
scooter companies operating in the United States.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the ordinance as
requested by staff,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed
on second reading as amended 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: 031652
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 31 - 38)
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31. First Reading Ordinance - Interlocal Agreement for reimbursement
for MetroCom Dispatch Center Enhancements
Ordinance authorizing Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for
$146,671.59 reimbursement for MetroCom Dispatch Center
Enhancements; appropriating $146,671.59 from General Fund
unreserved fund balance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31. Police Management Services Director Pat
Eldridge stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize an interlocal
agreement with Nueces County for a reimbursement to the City in the amount
of$146,671.59 for the MetroCom Dispatch Center Enhancements.The City and
Nueces County jointly applied for a Homeland Security grant.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter 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: 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
32. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for enhancing emergency response capabilities in the Fire
Department
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of$2,000 grant from Exxon Mobil
Corporation for Exxon Mobil's "Good Neighbor Program"; and
appropriating $2,000 into Fire Grant Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32. Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept a grant in the amount of$2,000 from Exxon
Mobil Corporation for Exxon Mobil's"Good Neighbor Program".There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
33. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating two grants
from the Homeland Security Grant Program
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of two grants totaling $85,124.28 from
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Texas Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Grant Division,
Homeland Security Grant Program; and appropriating $85,124.28 into
Fire Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33. Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to accept two grants totaling $85,124.28 from the Texas
Office of the Governor-Homeland Security Grant Division, Homeland Security
Grant Program.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Guajardo 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
34. First Reading Ordinance - Purchase of Ten Chevrolet Tahoe
Vehicles for the Fire Department
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of ten Chevrolet Tahoe Vehicles from
Caldwell Country Chevrolet, LLC, of Caldwell, Texas, via Buyboard for a
total amount not to exceed $440,356; appropriating $440,356 from the
unreserved fund balance of the General Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34. Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to purchase ten Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the Fire
Department.Funding for the purchase will come from reimbursement received
from the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program(TASPP).The
presentation team included:Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker
and Assistant Fire Chief Rick Trevino.There were no comments from the
public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the total
reimbursement received through TASPP; if the vehicles are replacement units;
the reasons for selecting Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles versus Ford vehicles; if the
vehicles being replaced have exceeded their life expectancy; rotation of fleet
vehicles; maintenance cost versus value; and the difference between
purchasing vehicles via Buyboard or directly from a company.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member 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
35. First Reading Ordinance -Amending membership and expanding
duties of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History
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Advisory Board
Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Corpus Christi Code to modify
Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
membership and expand advisory role.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35.Assistant to the City Manager Esther
Velazquez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's Code of
Ordinances, Chapter 2,Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Advisory
Board (Museum Board) by eliminating board member nominations by the
Friends of the Museum and to enhance member engagement of the Museum
Board by expanding their roles and responsibilities.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:a future briefing on
the status of the new management of the Museum of Science and History; and
the elimination of board member nominations by the Friends of the Museum.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.Gloria Scott,4422
Alameda, requested that the Museum Board promote Africian-American
memorabilia located at Solomon Coles High School, Room 102,and Miller
High School and increase membership to enhance diversity.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
36. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing an Airline Use and Lease
Agreement with United Airlines
Ordinance authorizing a three-year airline use and lease agreement with
United Airlines to be effective as of October 1, 2017, with one two-year
option.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36. Director of Aviation Fred Segundo stated
that the purpose of this item is to authorize a three-year airline use and lease
agreement with United Airlines to be effective as of October 1, 2017,with one
two-year option.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics: revenue generated
from the airline use and lease agreements;the status of the study regarding
enplanements and the economic impact of the airport;the status of the FIyCC
advertising campaign; and potential marketing of additional air service.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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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
37. First Reading Ordinance - Right-of-Way License Agreement for a
private wastewater collection system and conveyance system
force main
Ordinance authorizing a Right-of-Way license Agreement with BL Marina
Properties, LP, ("Permittee") to install a private wastewater collection
system and conveyance system force main subject to the Permittee's
compliance with specified conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37. Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a
Right-of-Way License Agreement to allow for the installation of a private
wastewater conveyance system force main for a proposed recreational vehicle
(RV) park. Ms. Nixon-Mendez provided a layout of the proposed force main.
There were no comments from the public.
In response to a council member,Ms. Nixon-Mendez stated that Development
Services will review the plans and inspect the project.
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
38. First Reading Ordinance - Lease Agreement for Dick Runyan
Baseball Field at Evelyn Price Park
Ordinance authorizing five-year lease agreement with Incarnate Word
Academy for the use of Dick Runyan Baseball Field at Evelyn Price Park
near 3800 Gollihar Road in consideration of$50 monthly fee and
compliance with property maintenance standards.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 38.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta
announced that Council Member Guajardo abstained from this item. Interim
Director of Parks and Recreation Becky Perrin stated that the purpose of this
item is to authorize a five-year lease agreement with Incarnate Word Academy
for the use of Dick Runyan Baseball Field at Evelyn Price Park.The baseball
field will be used to operate a high school baseball program. Incarnate Word
Academy will pay a monthly lease fee of$40 and will be responsible for
maintenance and improvements.There were no comments from the public.
In response to Mayor McComb,Ms. Perrin stated that Incarnate Word Academy
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will pay the monthly lease fee for 12 months.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 40 -41)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session at 1:41 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:16 p.m.
40. 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 economic development and water-related
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, pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property for utilization as a potential site for desalination facilities
(including, but not limited to, tracts of property adjacent to Corpus Christi
Bay) because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental
effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third
person, and pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.087 to
discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
aforementioned 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.
41. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
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consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to, the
cases of Amando Figueroa v. City of Corpus Christi, including potential
consideration of settlement offers and/or fees for attorneys, engineers,
and other expert witnesses assisting in defense of action(s) and updates
on litigation in other cases.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 41 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to settle the claims of Amando Figueroa,Jr. in the lawsuit of
Amando Figueroa,Jr.and Carmen Figueroa vs.City of Corpus Christi in the
amount of$225,000.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.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: M2019-014
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 40 and 41.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 39)
39. Alternative Water Supplies Request for
Information - Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 39.Water Resource Manager Steve Ramos
stated that the purpose of this item is to provide an update regarding the
Alternative Water Supplies Request for Information (RFI). Frank Brogan,
consultant, presented the following information: an overview of the City
Council's recommendation to continue diversification of water supplies;the
City's issuance of the RFI with the purpose to find Alternative Water Supplies;
the RFI process;the ten responses received including:six for seawater
desalination,two for groundwater,two for water reuse,and none for Aquifer
Storage and Recharge;the RFI evaluation team; and status on interview
process.The new steps including:to finish the interview process; obtain
additional information,as needed; and determine a development plan for
each source of water including timelines, permits and challenges.
Council members discussed the following topic: conservation; pre-location or
pre-building efforts regarding industrial reuse; dialogue other communities
have with potential new customers regarding incorporating water use and
water saving strategies;technology to reduce water use; how conservation
impacts water rates in order to cover debt service; determining timelines for
each water source;that there were no responses received for Aquifer Storage
and Recharge;the cost for desalination;the status of the Aquifer Storage and
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Recharge study and test wells;that the City of Corpus Christi is the leader in
the region regarding water supplies; and the communities to which the City
provides water.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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