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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 22, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on February 12, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 12th day of February 2019.
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City Council
Tuesday,January 22,2019 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 Pastor Jerry Ward, Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Pastor Jerry Ward gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Lisa Oliver,
Community Relations and Engagement Superintendent, Parks and Recreation
Department.
Ms.Tammy Franklin led the Pledge of Alliance.
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
Hemandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring February 5, 2019, "City-Wide Bluesday
Tuesday".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamation.
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 Utilities Department is hosting the Xeriscape Symposium on Saturday,
January 26,2019 from 8:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m.at Del Mar College,Center for
Economic Development,located at 3209 Staples Street.2)The Parks and
Recreation Department recently received the Champions Award from Texas
Children in Natures for equitable access to outdoor opportunities and
opportunities for children to learn about wildlife and ecosystems at Oso Bay
Wetlands Preserve Learning Center,Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge and
Blucher Park.3)Staff at the Owen R.Hopkins Public Library is recognizing
Youth Librarian Chloe Jean Meadors who has been reading storybooks to
children for 30 years.Ms.Meadors will have her final storytime reading on
Saturday,January 26,2019 at 11:00 a.m.4)Interim City Manager Selman
recognized Assistant City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino for receiving the
Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County
Management Association(ICMA)and Assistant Director of Water Quality and
Treatment Gabriel Ramirez for earning a"AA"license for water operations in
the State of Texas.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Interim IT Director Peter Collins who
provided the following information regarding the City's utility billing system:
the Development Services portal,including streamlining the permit process,
payments,and document imaging;testing related to missed utility bills;the
external audit;issues related to the Infor,Hanson and Lawson software
systems;and the meter transmission units(MTU).
Mr.Collins and a council member discussed upgrading to the lastest version of
Infor.
Mayor McComb provided an update regarding the City Manager search.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 27)
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27. 2018 Community Survey Results
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 27.Assistant
Director of Strategic Management Saundra Thaxton stated that the purpose of
this item is to present the results of the 2018 Community Survey that was
conducted in May and June 2018.The survey was conducted to determine the
following objectives:the general perception and overall satisfaction with city
services in all categories;overall satisfaction of city services by service area
and geographically;to compare the survey results to the 2011 and 2013
community survey;and to benchmark satisfaction with other U.S.cities and
Texas cities.The City engaged the services of Dr.Dan Jorgensen with Texas
A&M University-Corpus Christi,Department of Social Sciences Research
Center.
Dr.Jorgensen provided the following information:the two reporting groups for
the data,QR Code Data(Probability Sample)and Final Data Pool
(Non-probability sample of convenience);that the Public Safety and Security,
City Utilities Services and Parks and Libraries received the highest level of
favorability with no statistically significant change in favorability scores;
specific responses regarding Public Safety and Security,City Utilities,and
Parks and Libraries;strides made in Community Identity and Leadership,
Citizen Involvement,Customer Service and Business Practices,Neighborhood
Services and Appearance,and Condition of City Streets;specific responses to
Citizen Involvement,Customer Service and Business Practices,Neighborhood
Services and Appearance and Condition of City Streets;data related to how
respondents receive information about the City of Corpus Christi;city services
ranked by favorability scoring and by zip code;and recommendations.
Council members discussed the following information:areas for improvement;
QR Code Data;the areas in the City where results were received;that results
from out-of-town were culled out of the pool and results had to be from
residents of the City;the number of Final Data Pool respondents;ways to
improve survey participation;and the demographics of respondents.
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 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.Raymond Ames,7 Virginia Hills,spoke regarding his meeting with
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Interim City Manager Selman regarding wastewater rates.Bill Sisson,Red
Roof Inn Hotel,3030 Buffalo,spoke regarding how the closure of Nueces Bay
Boulevard,as part of the new Harbor Bridge Project,has impacted business at
the Red Roof Inn Hotel.Lori Jackson,Red Roof Inn Hotel,3030 Buffalo,spoke
regarding vagrants and guest and staff safety at the Red Roof Inn Hotel.Brian
Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke in opposition to renaming Naval Air Station-Corpus
Christi after late U.S.President George Herbert Walker Bush.Errol Summerlin,
member of the Coastal Alliance to Protect Our Environment(CAPE),spoke
regarding industrial build-out at the Port of Corpus Christi and the Port of
Corpus Christi board appointment.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding
illegal signs.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the status of
the regional sports complex.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 15, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Barrera
and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Crime Control & Prevention District
Marina Advisory Committee
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
Council Member Barrera made a motion to reappoint Toby Hammett Futrell
and William Goldston,seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Crime Control and Prevention District
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter was
abstaining on the appointment of Donald Clark.Council Member Smith made a
motion to confirm the appointment/reappointment of the following members:
Bill Bonilla(Council Member Ben Molina's Rep.);Donald Clark(Council
Member Everett Roy's Rep.);Fred E.Edler(Council Member Greg Smith's Rep.);
Lori Garcia(Council Member Rudy Garza's Rep.);Jim Kaelin(Council Member
Gil Hernandez's Rep.);R.Scott Leeton(Council Member Paulette M.Guajardo's
Rep.); Rene Saenz(Council Member Roland Barrera's Rep.);Susie Saldana
(Mayor Joe McComb's Rep.);and Joan Veith(Council Member Michael T.
Hunter's Rep.),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously
(Council Member Hunter abstained on the appointment of Donald Clark).
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Marina Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Martha A.Avery
(Restaurant),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith nominated Richard E.Bell(Community At-Large).
Council Member Hernandez nominated Charles G.Giffin,Jr.(Community
At-Large).Council Member Roy nominated Donnell(Don)H.Laux(Community
At-Large).Richard E.Bell(Community At-Large)and Donnell(Don)H.Laux
(Community At-Large)were appointed with Mayor McComb and Council
Members Hunter,Barrera,Garza,Guajardo,Smith,Molina,Roy and Hernandez
voting for Richard E.Bell;Mayor McComb and Council Members Barrera,
Garza,Guajardo,Smith,Molina,and Roy voting for Donnell(Don)H.Laux;and
Council Members Hunter and Hernandez voting for Charles G.Giffin,Jr.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Robyn A.Cobb
(Scientist),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,Texas
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to reappoint Richard R.Valls,Jr.,
seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Watershore and Beach Advisory Committee
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to reappoint Terry A.Palmer
(Regular Member),Jyoti Patel(Hotel/Condo Owner),and Carrie R.Meyer
(Regular Member),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez nominated Sarah Tominack(Scientist).Council
Member Smith nominated Lauren M.Hutchinson(Scientist).Lauren M.
Hutchinson(Scientist)was appointed with Council Members Roy,Molina,
Smith,Barrera,and Hunter voting for Lauren M.Hutchinson and Mayor
McComb and Council Members Hernandez,Guajardo,and Garza voting for
Sarah Tominack.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. Seawater Desalination Siting and Permitting Project- Update
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 25.John
Wolfhope,Vice President and Principal of Freese and Nichols,stated that the
purpose of this item is to provide an update on the progress of the Seawater
Desalination Siting and Permitting project.Mr.Wolfhope presented the
following information:a diagram of the basic components of desalination;
photographs of example projects;the objectives of the update;overall goals
and major tasks;a history of the project;schedule of current phase; project
definitions;the process followed for site selection;critical factors for screening
sites;data collection;map of the Inner Harbor including power grids,existing
city water grids,and existing discharge;outreach to stakeholders and interest
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groups;and next steps.
Council members discussed the following information:communication to
stakeholders and interest groups;that Harbor Island is not a site;consideration
for sites at North Bay Plant and Inner Harbor;wastewater reuse and ground
water;costs associated with securing additional water;and if plants can be
used to reclaim effluent water.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Molina was abstaining on Item 8 and
Council Member Guajardo was abstaining on Item 17.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez.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. 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.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031653
5. 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.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-015
6. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-016
7. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-017
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 6402 Holly Road (1st Reading 1/15/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031655
10. Second Reading Ordinance - Interlocal Agreement for
reimbursement for MetroCom Dispatch Center Enhancements (1st
Reading 1/15/19)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031656
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for enhancing emergency response capabilities in the Fire
Department(1st Reading 1/15/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031657
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating two
grants from the Homeland Security Grant Program (1st Reading
1/15/19)
Ordinance authorizing acceptance of two grants totaling $85,124.28 from
Texas Office of the Governor- Homeland Security Grant Division,
Homeland Security Grant Program; and appropriating $85,124.28 into
Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031658
13. Second Reading Ordinance - Purchase of Ten Chevrolet Tahoe
Vehicles for the Fire Department(1st Reading 1/15/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031659
14. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending membership and
expanding duties of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History Advisory Board (1st Reading 1/15/19)
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031660
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Authorizing an Airline Use and Lease
Agreement with United Airlines (1st Reading 1/15/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031661
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Right-of-Way License Agreement for
a private wastewater collection system and conveyance system
force main (1st Reading 1/15/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031662
8. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 1902 Lipan Street(1st Reading 1/15/19)
Case No. 1018-05 Habitat for Humanity of Corpus Christi, Inc.: 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 8.Council Member Molina abstained from this
item.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No:031654
17. Second Reading Ordinance - Lease Agreement for Dick Runyan
Baseball Field at Evelyn Price Park(1st Reading 1115/19)
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 17.Council Member Guajardo abstained from
this item.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 031663
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 18 -20)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman discussed changes that will be made to Items 18 and 20 at the next
meeting.Mayor McComb requested information on Item 20.
18. Supply Agreement for Liquid Aluminum Sulfate for O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for liquid aluminum
sulfate with Chemtrade Chemicals US, LLC, of Parsippany, New Jersey
for the amount of$2,573,982, with two additional one-year renewal
options for a potential total amount of$7,721,946.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Supply Agreement for Liquid Chlorine in Railcar for O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant
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Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for liquid chlorine in
railcar with Brenntag Southwest Inc, of Lancaster, Texas for an amount
not to exceed $303,288.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Service Agreement for Water Garden Pump, Motor and Control
Repairs
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement to repair the water
garden pump, motor and controls with Scott Electric Company of Corpus
Christi, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $208,008.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 29)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 29.The Council
went into executive session at 1:43 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 2:31 p.m.
29. 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 annexation,
disannexation, apportionment of extra-territorial jurisdiction between
municipalities, interlocal agreements with water districts and neighboring
municipalities, contracts for the potential economic development
agreement(s)with entities that are considering the construction,
expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities (including, but not
limited to proposed Gulf Coast Growth Ventures' chemical manufacturing
facility in San Patricio County, Texas, proposed fractionator and related
facilities in Nueces County, and existing industrial facilities in San
Patricio County and Nueces County)that are and/or 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).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH:
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 29.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 26)
26. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Quarterly Update to City Council (Q4 2018)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.lain Vasey,
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that
the purpose of this item is to provide the EDC quarterly update.Mr.Vasey
presented the following information:employment by sector;key economic
indicators; business development;and business retention including:visits,total
company sales,community strengths,and weaknesses.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 4130 South Alameda Street
Case No. 1218-01 Carmelite Sisters: Request for rezoning a property at
or near 4130 South Alameda Street from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 12, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4130 South Alameda Street from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for a future commercial use and reuse of the building.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez presented the following information:an aerial overview of the
subject property;the zoning pattern;the types of uses allowed in"CN-1:
Neighborhood Commercial District;and opposition to the zoning change.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Rebecca Lawhon,420 Carmel;
Mary Margaret Hebert,613 Miramar; Darrin Aldrich,426 Carmel;and Jackie
Hannebaum,482 Carmel,spoke in opposition to the zoning change.Mark
Adame,1819 W.Upper Broadway,representative for the applicant,spoke
regarding the following information:a history of the subject property;the
current allowable uses for the property;the zoning pattern;the"CN-1"zoning;
interested groups considering the purchase of the property;and in support of
the zoning change.Nancy Grace,314 Catalina,asked Mr.Adame questions
regarding the price of homes per acre.Alfred Hook,466 Carmel,stated that he
was not opposed to rezoning the subject property to commercial and
requested that he be kept aware of what happens with the property.Mayor
McComb closed the public hearing.
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Council members,staff and Mr.Adame discussed the following topics:that the
Carmelite Sisters still own the property;that there is no contract currently on
the property;that the property has lost its non-conforming status;
communication with the community regarding the use of the property;
allowable uses in"CN-1"District;a traffic impact analysis;ingress and egress
from the subject property;consideration of a Special Permit once a use for the
property is determined;best use of the property;concern by council members
regarding rezoning to"CN-1";Planned Unit Development(PUD)zoning;what
the impact would be should the City Council consider denial of the requested
zoning;the estimated costs to make the building compliant with building
codes;and tabling the zoning case to allow the applicant to meet with
neighbors.
Council Member Smith made a motion to table the ordinance to the meeting of
February 12,2019,seconded by Council Member Hernandez.This Ordinance
was tabled to the meeting of February 12,2019 by 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
0. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 22)
22. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton
stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a professional services
contract with Frank Brogan Consulting for the Alternative Water Supplies
Technical Support project.A council member requested a financial analysis of
all alterative water supplies.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-018
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P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 23-24)
23. First Reading Ordinance -Purchase of Impel Pumper and Impel
Rescue Truck for Fire Department
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of an impel pumper and impel rescue
truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group from Denton, Texas, via
Buyboard for a total amount not to exceed $1,580,000; appropriating
$1,580,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund; and
amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the
purpose of this item is to purchase an impel pumper and impel rescue truck in
the amount of$1,580,000.There were no comments from the public.
A council member asked questions regarding the funding for the purchase and
the procurement process.
Council Member Barrera 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: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
24. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a contract with LNV
Inc.for the restoration of SEA District water features project.The presentation
team included:Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Becky Perrin and Dan
Leyendecker,LNV Inc.Mr.Edmonds presented the following information:
problems associated with The Water Garden equipment and underground
vault;the legal opinion that the Water Garden and Bayfront Park Fountain
projects could be funded by Type A Seawall funds;the project location;the
project scope for The Water Garden and Bayfront Park Fountain;and project
schedule.There were no comments from the public.
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Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
that the projects should be on a recurring maintenance schedule prior to
investing funds on the project;the number of days the Water Garden and
Bayfront Park Fountain have worked;a maintenance program for all City
assets;damage to the Water Garden due to flooding events; issues regarding
the Water Garden equipment and underground vault;that the underground
vault requires a confined space permit to enter;that LNV Inc.will provide an
operation and maintenance schedule;the department that will be responsible
for the Water Garden and Bayfront Park Fountain; if Parks and Recreation
currently uses the Maximo system;using Maximo to schedule preventive
maintenance;including the Maximo system in the project scope; Agenda Item
20,a service agreement for the Water Garden pump;a council member
questioned the reasons for approving both repairs to the Water Garden and
restoration of water features;that Agenda Item 20 is being funded by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA)as a result of Hurricane
Harvey;the company that designed the Bayfront Park Fountain;the project
schedule;the legal opinion that the project can be funded by Type A seawall
funds;that the seawall fund expires in 2026;the balance of the seawall fund;
and if the maintenance pumps approved in Agenda Item 20 could be relocated
later to the new above-ground building.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the ordinance by
including a maintenance schedule,to be entered into Maximo,as part of the
project's scope,seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hernandez.This Ordinance was
passed on first reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Roy
Nay: 3- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo and Council Member
Smith
Abstained: 0
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 28 AND 30)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 28 and 30.City Attorney
Miles K.Risley stated that Item 28 was withdrawn.The Council went into
executive session at 4:39 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
5:33 p.m.
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, 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
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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 withdrawn.
30. 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 collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi
Professional Firefighters'Association and the Corpus Christi Police
Officers'Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified: information regarding the costs associated
with adding Martin Luther King observance day to the City employees'holiday
schedule;an update regarding Bond projects;and information regarding the
utilization of Maximo by City departments,including a plan of action.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m.
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