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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 February 12, 2019 which were approved, as amended,
by the City Council on February 19, 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,February 12,2019 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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Jesse Hinojosa, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Jesse Hinojosa gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by John Byrum,
Assistant Director of Utilities for Wastewater.
Assistant Director of Utilities for Wastewater John Byrum 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
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 17-23, 2019, "National Engineers'
Week".
Proclamation declaring March 10-16, 2019, "Girl Scout Week and 107th
Anniversary of Girl Scouts of the USA".
Commendation for the 84th Annual Nueces County Junior Livestock
Show Queen's Contest.
Check Presentation from Thunder Riders M/C Corpus Christi Chapter.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and commendation.Fire Chief
Robert Rocha received a check for the Corpus Christi Fire Department from the
Thunder Riders M/C Corpus Christi Chapter.Mayor McComb conducted the
swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and committee members.
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 Manager Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
period.Tracey Crown,3226 Bimini,thanked the City Council for their service to
the City and requested that the City Council reinstate the hours of operation
and increase staffing at the Janet Harte Public Library. Brian Watson,5813
Hugo,spoke in opposition to renaming Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi after
late U.S.President George Herbert Walker Bush.Tabitha McGinnis,5825
Hampshire,spoke in support of reinstating the hours of operation at the Janet
Harte Public Library.John Vega,325 Aberdeen,spoke regarding Agenda Item
27,rezoning of property located at or near 4130 South Alameda Street,and
expressed concerns regarding increasing traffic in the neighborhood.James
T.C.Chadden,1718 Arlington,thanked Assistant City Secretary Paul Pierce for
assisting him with submitting his application to serve on the Committee for
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Persons with Disabilities;thanked Council Members Molina,Hernandez,and
Guajardo for attending the Veterans Round Table meeting; invited the City
Council to attend upcoming Veterans Round Table meetings;and credited
Council Member Molina for inspiring him to attend computer classes.Tom
Messner,1002 Antelope,spoke in support of Agenda Item 42,SQH Sports&
Entertainment,Inc.,a regional sports complex for Corpus Christi.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 40)
40. Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) 2018
Year in Review
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 40.Jorge
Cruz-Aedo,Chief Executive Officer of the Corpus Christi Regional
Transportation Authority(RTA),stated that the purpose of this item is to provide
an update on the RTA and its accomplishments.Mr.Cruz-Aedo presented the
following information:the RTA's Board of Directors;the RTA's four principles
and objectives;that the RTA is committed to providing transparency;the 2018
financial snapshot;financial community impact;the RTA's service area map;a
history of street allocations provided to Corpus Christi and other cities;service
facts;fleet and maintenance upgrades;safety and security;emergency
preparedness;improvements at the RTA;workforce accomplishments;
community relations;contributions to the local economy through innovation;
the five-year service improvement plan; rebranding and rider options;and the
autonomous pilot program with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
(TAMU-CC).
Council members discussed the following topics:the status of the natural gas
program;fare recovery rates;if the RTA will be asking the City Council to
increase fares,to which the RTA said they are looking into it;the average cost
per ride;the process for raising rates;the RTA's retirement plan; how the City
utilizes the funding provided by the RTA;the Street Preventative Maintenance
Plan(SPMP);funding received from the RTA for concrete bus pads and ADA
sidewalk improvements;the transition to small fleet vehicles;base failure on
bus routes;the autonomous pilot program;Sunday service routes;the RTA's
technology;the number of square miles covered by the RTA;the total amount
of funding provided by the RTA to the City;ADA compliance at bus stops;future
plans to establish special routes from TAMU-CC to the downtown area;and a
recommendation for the RTA and Fire Department to discuss a program to
assist the Fire Department with repeat non-emergency callers.
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:
C. OTHER
1)Southwest Airlines has announced that they will begin non-stop,direct
flights on Saturdays between Corpus Christi and Love Field Airport in Dallas,
Texas.2)The 2019 Great Texas Warrant Roundup will begin on Saturday,
February 23,2019.The amnesty period will be from February 18,2019 through
February 22,2019 to allow individuals to voluntarily take care of their citations.
3)The City received a"Certificate of Distinction"for its Investment Policy from
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the Government Treasurers'Organization of Texas.4)The Housing and
Community Development Department won a National Community Development
Audrey Nelson Award for the Play for All Playground at Salinas Park.5)Interim
City Manager Keith Selman recognized Utilities Department Administrative
Manager Blanca Villanueva for being chosen the 2019 Employee of the
Quarter.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Interim IT Director Peter Collins who
provided the following information regarding the City's Infor software and the
utility billing system:the Development Services portal,including training staff
on the utilization of Infor;an update regarding missed utility bills;the media
plan to address missed utility bills;the audit process;and issues related to the
Hanson and Lawson software systems.
Council members discussed the following topics:the utility billing exception
reports; if training regarding the Development Services portal will improve
performance at Development Services;the benefits of the Development
Services portal;the status of the meter transmission units(MTU)and proactive
maintenance;the placement of the data collection units(DCU);and the
accuracy of the MTUs.
b. BOND STREET PROGRAM UPDATE
Executive Director of Public Works Valerie Gray presented an update on the
status of the Bond Street Program including:a bond summary of street and
non-street related propositions from Bond Programs 2004 through 2018;
implementation of Bond 2012,2014,and 2016;a summary of projects under
construction from Bond 2012 and 2014; Bond 2012 and 2014 not under
construction or completed;Bond 2016 projects under construction;Bond 2018
and Type A funded projects;and key actions needed to develop a proposal for
Bond 2020.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:an explanation of
liquidated damages;advanced communication,coordination and planning
with franchise utilities on bond projects;the start date for Old Robstown Road;
delays with the Yorktown Boulevard project and the impact to businesses;
incentivizing for early completion of projects; if 100%of the bond funding for
previous bond projects has been utilized;a council member requested a
report,on a regular basis,regarding the balance of bond funds;a future
workshop regarding Bond 2020; Bond 2012 projects that are not completed;
pre-engineering design of bond projects;prioritizing surplus bond project
funds;if there are contractors that are repeat offenders regarding liquidated
damages;the deferred Twigg Street project;the Leopard Street Project; if
there is a database regarding streets scheduled for maintenance;and
addressing the new Carroll High School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 43)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 43.The Council went into executive session at 2:06 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:09 p.m.
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43. 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 and proposed industrial facilities
in San Patricio County and Nueces County)that are and/or will be
consumers of water and/or wastewater services and connections to the
Mary Rhodes Pipeline for facilities to supply water thereto and provision
of water and/or wastewater services related to the Harbor Bridge
construction project 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.
N. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 43.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of January 22, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Roy
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Barrera
and passed unanimously(Council Member Hernandez-absent).
P. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 27)
27. First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 4130 South Alameda Street(Public Hearing held 1/22/19)
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.
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Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 12, 2O18)_
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 deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 27.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.This item was tabled at the January 22,2019 Council
meeting to allow stakeholder discussions to occur between the broker and
neighborhood residents.On Monday,January 28,2019,Development Services
staff met with the applicant and a group of neighborhood stakeholders.
General consensus was reached that addressed the neighborhood's concerns
regarding traffic,noise,lights,and potential uses that could harm property
values or their quality of life.The proposal is as follows:Tract 1,"RM-1/SP"
Multifamily District with a Special Permit;Tract 2,"RM-1 Multifamily District;
Tract 3,"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial District;and the remainder of the
property remaining"RS-6".Ms.Nixon-Mendez provided an overview of the
Special Permit conditions.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.Darrin Aldrich,426
Cannel,spoke regarding the alternate zoning option and stated that the
neighborhood would still like to see concerns addressed regarding:traffic from
Everhart Road to Aberdeen Street; multifamily uses,including group housing;
minimum density;and traffic across the Carmel Parkway ditch.Jackie
Hannebaum,482 Carmel,thanked the City for working with the neighborhood
and addressed concerns regarding group living limitations and traffic across
the Carmel ditch.Mark Adame,819 W.Upper Broadway,representative for the
applicant,stated that the Carmelite Sisters are in support of the alternate
zoning option and spoke regarding developing a mechanism regarding
rezoning property that is non-conforming due to annexation.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:allowable uses in
the"RM-1"District;clarification of group living;appreciation to stakeholders for
coming to a general consensus; issues regarding non-conforming properties
due to annexation;and traffic calming devices from Everhart Road to
Aberdeen Street.
The following alternate zoning proposal was considered:
Case No.1218-01 Carmelite Sisters:Ordinance rezoning property at or near
4130 South Alameda Street from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the
"RM-1/SP"Multifamily 1 District with a Special Permit(Tract 1),the"RM-1"
Multifamily 1 District(Tract 2),and the"CN-1"Neighborhood Commercial
District(Tract 3).
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the alternate 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
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Citizens Advisory Health Board
Community Youth Development (78415) Program Steering Committee
Landmark Commission
Library Board
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Jonathan L.Garison and
Krista C.Ramirez,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Community Youth Development(78415)Program Steering Committee
Council Member Barrera made a motion to reappoint Ricardo Pimentel(78415
Resident)and Simone Sanders(78415 Resident)and appoint Velma Lozano
(78415 Resident),Rene Gutierrez(78415 Resident),Christi Ortiz(Regular
Member),Deborah Sherrill(78415 Resident)and Marlena L.Asocar Wilson
(Regular Member),seconded by Council Member Smith and passed
unanimously.
Landmark Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Randy J.Dees,Sr.
(Regular Member)and Christine Reiser Robbins(Historian),seconded by
Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Monica Rawlings(Title
Search),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Library Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Tom Krepel(Regular
Member)and Alice Nixon(La Retama Club),seconded by Council Member
Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Ida A.Hobbs(Regular
Member),seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed unanimously.
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Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Renee Hundley(At-Large)
and Sylvia Portales(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Patti Anderson
(At-Large),Joann Arevalo(At-Large),Connie Aaron(At-Large)and Ruby C.
Martinez(RSVP Volunteer),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and
passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the public.In response to Mayor McComb regarding Agenda Item 9,Fire
Chief Robert Rocha stated that the purpose of this item is to purchase an impel
pumper and impel rescue truck that will be funded by reimbursement received
from the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program(TASPP).A
council member requested that Item 10 be pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
seconded by Council Member Barrera.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 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-019
5. Supply Agreement for Liquid Chlorine in Railcar for O.N. Stevens
Water Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for liquid chlorine in
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railcar with Brenntag Southwest Inc, of Lancaster, Texas for an amount
not to exceed $303,288.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-020
6. 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
South Bluff to be developed by Avanti at South Bluff, LP.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031664
7. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031665
8. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031666
9. Second Reading Ordinance - Purchase of Impel Pumper and Impel
Rescue Truck for Fire Department(1st Reading 1122/19)
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
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amending the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031667
10. Second 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 10,a contract with LNV Inc.for the restoration
of SEA District water features project.The presentation team included Director
of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds,Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Becky Perrin and Dan Leyendecker,LNV Inc.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:a
previous future agenda item presented at the February 12,2019 Council
meeting regarding a service agreement and repair of the Water Garden Pump;
the issues raised at the February 12,2019 Council meeting regarding if the
maintenance pumps used to repair the Water Garden could be relocated to be
used in the new design of the Water Garden and if Federal Emergency
Management Agency(FEMA)funds awarded for repair could be used in the
new design of the projects;engineering design provisions related to the repair
of the Water Garden Pump;that the FEMA allocation can be rolled into the
long-term project and construction costs;the timeline for repairing the Water
Garden;maintenance issues regarding the Water Garden;that a new water
pump was purchased in 2016 for the Water Garden and the Water Garden
remained operational until Hurricane Harvey;that the Water Garden was
opened in 1988,with the pumps running for 28 years;that Type A seawall funds
will be used to fund the project;the legal opinion that the project can be
funded by Type A seawall funds;the definition of the seawall; maintenance
issues with the seawall;a future discussion to pay off the seawall debt and
present a proposition to the voters to use the remaining funds for streets;that
the current project scope does not include a phased approach to repair the
Water Garden pumps and redesign the SEA Water features with the FEMA
funding;the City's obligation to repair the Water Garden that was gifted to the
City;costs associated with redesigning the Water Garden project;if there are
funds,other than the Type A seawall funds,to fund the project.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table the item to allow staff to
modify the scope of work to include repairs and upgrades to the water
features,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.Council members discussed
the phased implementation of the project and the Type A seawall funding
source.
The motion to table failed with the following vote:Council Member Hernandez
voting"Aye";Mayor McComb and Council Members Molina,Roy,Smith,
Barrera,Garza,and Guajardo voting"No"(Council Member Hunter-absent).
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Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance failed with the following vote:
Aye: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Nay: 7- Mayor McComb,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
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 11 -22)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had planned presentations on Items 13 and 14.A
council member requested information on Item 17.
11. Lease Purchase of Vehicles for Police Department
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of four Ford F-150 crew cab trucks
from Silsbee Ford Inc. of Silsbee, Texas, plus two Nissan Rogue SUVs
and three Altima sedans from Gunn Chevrolet Ltd of Selma, Texas for the
Police Department for a total amount not to exceed $219,991.30.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
12. Service Agreement for Battery Replacements for Corpus Christi
Fire Department
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for battery
replacements with Noyesmen, Inc., dba Interstate Batteries of South
Texas, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $27,618.70,
with two one-year options for a total potential multi-year amount of
$82,856.10.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
13. Service Agreement for HEB Tennis Center Management and
Program Services for Parks and Recreation
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for HEB Tennis Center
Management and Program Services with Sweet Spot Tennis, LLC of
Corpus Christi, Texas for a management fee of$4,250 per month for a
not to exceed five-year total amount of$255,000, plus the Contractor
keeps 100% of all revenue earned in return for the management and
operation of the tennis center.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
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14. Service Agreement for Al Kruse Tennis Center Management
Services for Parks and Recreation
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for Al Kruse Tennis
Center Management and Program Services with Love Tennis &
Education of Corpus Christi, Texas for a management fee of$1,900 per
month for a not to exceed five-year total amount of$114,000, plus the
Contractor keeps 100% of all revenue earned in return for the
management and operation of the tennis center.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
15. Service Agreement Amendment for Subscription and Maintenance
of Customer Engagement Software for Utilities Department
Motion authorizing an amendment for a one-year service agreement for
subscription and maintenance of customer engagement software with
WaterSmart Software, Inc of San Francisco, California for an amount not
to exceed $112,500.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Service Agreement for Generator Preventive Maintenance and
Repair Services
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for generator
preventive maintenance and repair services, including rentals with Holt
Texas Ltd, of San Antonio, TX for an amount not to exceed $100,875,
with two one-year options for a total potential multi-year amount not to
exceed $302,625.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Supply Agreement for Emulsified Polymerized Asphalt(HFRS-2P)
for Street Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement for the purchase of
emulsified polymerized asphalt with Ergon Asphalt& Emulsions, Inc. of
Austin, Texas for the not to exceed amount of$2,250,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Service Agreement for Offsite Repairs of Ford Vehicles for Asset
Management
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for offsite repairs of
Ford vehicles with Crosstown Partners Inc., dba Sames Ford of Corpus
Christi, Texas for an amount not to exceed $478,500, with a one-year
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option for a total potential multi-year amount of$957,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Resolution identifying Avanti at South Bluff as a development
which will contribute to revitalization efforts
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas
identifying the project known as Avanti at South Bluff as a development
that will contribute most significantly to the concerted revitalization efforts
of the City in the Downtown Area Development Plan; and providing for an
effective date.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Appointing Board Members to the Corpus Christi Housing
Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation
Motion appointing Council Members Joe McComb, Roland Barrera,
Rudy Garza, Paulette Guajardo, Gil Hernandez, Michael Hunter, Ben
Molina, Everett Roy and Greg Smith as Board Members to the Corpus
Christi Housing Finance Corporation and the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
21. Appointing Board Members to the Coastal Bend Health Facilities
Development Corporation and the Coastal Bend Cultural
Education Facilities Finance Corporation
Motion appointing Council Members Joe McComb, Roland Barrera,
Rudy Garza, Paulette Guajardo, Gil Hernandez, Michael Hunter, Ben
Molina, Everett Roy and Greg Smith as Board Members to the Coastal
Bend Health Facilities Development Corporation and the Coastal Bend
Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
22. Service Agreement for InCode Software for Municipal Court
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for InCode software
maintenance and support with Tyler Technologies of Plano, Texas for an
amount not to exceed $864,818.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
M. FUTURE CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 23)
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23. Special Meeting of the North Padre Island Development
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was recommended to be held.
O. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24-26)
24. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 6001 Crosstown Expressway (State
Highway 286)
Case No. 1118-02 Charles L. Kosarek, Jr and Dane Casey Holdings,
LLC: Request for rezoning a property at or near 6001 Crosstown
Expressway (State Highway 286)from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
and "ON" Neighborhood Office District to the"ON" Neighborhood Office
District, the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, and the"CC"
Commercial Compatible District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 9, 2019):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
and "ON" Neighborhood Office District to the"ON" Neighborhood Office
District, the"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, and the"CC"
Commercial Compatible District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6001 Crosstown Expressway
(State Highway 286) from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and "ON"
Neighborhood Office District to the"ON" Neighborhood Office District,
the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District, and the "CC"Commercial
Compatible District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezoning the subject
property to allow for the construction of a medical office building.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Bernard Seger,601 Texan Trail,
spoke in support of the zoning change.Mayor McComb closed the public
hearing.
Council members spoke in support of the rezoning.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Abstained: 0
25. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 0 Enterprize Parkway.
Case No. 0119-01 Devary Durrill Foundation: Request for rezoning a
property at or near 0 Enterprize Parkway from the "IL" Light Industrial
District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 9, 2019):
Approval of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District to
the"CG-2"General Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 0 Enterprize Parkway from the"IL"
Light Industrial District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.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 hotel.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 the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
In response to a council member,Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that the rezoning
would not make the surrounding warehouse operations non-conforming.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member 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
26. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 1752 Rand Morgan Road
Case No. 0119-02 NP Homes, LLC: Request for rezoning a property at
or near 1752 Rand Morgan Road from the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Planning Commission Recommendation (January 9, 2019): Approval of
the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the
"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Staff Recommendation: Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1752 Rand Morgan Road from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for reduced setbacks and smaller single-family lots.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that Planning Commission recommends approval of the
zoning change;staff recommends denial.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Moses Mostaghasi,NP Homes,
spoke in support of the zoning change.Mr.Mostaghasi stated that he intended
to build 109 lots,between 6,500 and 10,000 square feet,and is requesting the
zoning change to allow for a 20-foot setback.
Council members and Mr.Mostaghasi spoke regarding the following topics:the
total number of lots;increased density;the distance from Sam Kane Beef to
the subject property;and the preliminary plat.
Council Member Roy 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
P. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 27-29)
28. Resolution to Adopt the City Council Vision Elements for
2019-2020
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.Assistant to the City Manager Esther
Velazquez stated that the purpose of this item is to adopt the City Council's
Vision Elements for 2019-2020.Ms.Velazquez provided a brief overview of the
vision elements.There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.This Resolution was passed 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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031668
29. Discussion with possible action regarding the process for City
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Charter Review.
This Item was not considered.
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 30 -39)
34. First Reading Ordinance-Partial Easement Closure located at
13982 Binnacle Street
Ordinance abandoning and vacating 62.9 square feet of an existing utility
easement on Lot 1, Block 712, Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Barataria
Bay Unit 3, located at 13982 Binnacle Street.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 34.Director of
Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item
is to abandon and vacate a portion of an existing utility easement due to
encroachment of a residential home into the easement.In response to a
council member,Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that there are no utilities in the
easement.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Roy.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,Council Member Roy and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating Victims of
Crime Act(VOCA) Outreach Program Grant
Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept
$216,469.70 grant from State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for
Victims of Crime Act Outreach Program with City match of$13,637.43
and in-kind match of$40,480 from Police Grant Fund; appropriating the
$216,469.70 in Police Grants Fund for the VOCA Outreach program; and
authorizing transfer of$13,637.43 from the General Fund to the Police
Grants Fund and appropriating the same for total project cost of
$270,587.13.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.Police Management Services Director Pat
Eldridge stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a
grant in the amount of$216,469.70 for the Victims of Crime Act Outreach
Program with a City match of$13,637.43 and in-kind match of$40,480.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
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approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Guajardo and Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating funds from
the Hurricane Public Health Crisis Response Cooperative
Services grant
Ordinance accepting and appropriating grant from the Texas Department
of State Health Services for the 2017 Hurricane Public Health Crisis
Response Cooperative Agreement Grant in the amount of$420,842.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to accept and appropriate a
grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services for the Hurricane
Public Health Crisis Response Services Grant.In response to Mayor McComb,
Ms.Rodriguez provided information on the services provided through the
grant.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance -Type A Grant for the Del Mar College
Small Business Development Center(SBDC)
Ordinance approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Del
Mar College to provide grant up to $300,000 for their Small Business
Development Center program over two years; appropriating $300,000
from the unreserved fund balance in the Business/Job Development
Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item
is to approve a Type A grant for Del Mar College for the Small Business
Development Center program in the amount of$150,000 annually for a total of
two years.There were no comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:that the State of Texas
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reduced their funding to the Small Business Development Center;that Del Mar
College increased their contribution to the Small Business Development
Center; how the Small Business Development Center was previously funded;
and the Small Business Development Center's assistance to minority and small
business.
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:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
33. First Reading Ordinance-Type A Grant for the Del Mar College
Contract Resource Center(CRC)
Ordinance approving a Small Business Incentives Agreement between
the Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation and Del
Mar College to provide grant up to $133,000 for their Contractor
Resource Center program; appropriating $133,000 from the unreserved
fund balance in the Business/Job Development Fund; and amending the
budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.Mike Culbertson,Corpus Christi Regional
Economic Development Corporation(EDC),stated that the purpose of this item
is to approve a Type A grant for Del Mar College for the Contractor Resource
Center program in the amount of$133,000.A council member discussed local
small businesses having opportunities to work with larger companies.There
were no comments from the public.
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:
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 -Easement Closure for property located
at 1649 Amber Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 0.02-acre (780 sq. ft.) existing
utility easement on, Lot 3, Block 2, Perry's Estates, located at 1649
Amber Dr.
Mayor McComb referred to item 35.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to vacate and abandon an
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existing utility easement for a future proposal of an accessory structure.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith 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
36. First Reading Ordinance-Exempting Heines Substation from
Wastewater Lot Acreage Fee
Ordinance exempting Heines Substation located at the Northwest corner
of Holly Road and Ennis Joslin alignment from the payment of wastewater
acreage fees under Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development Code;
requiring a sanitary sewer connection agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the owner of
Heines Substation from the payment of wastewater acreage fees in
accordance with Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development Code.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
37. First Reading Ordinance- Exempting Swan Village Unit 1 from
Wastewater Lot Acreage Fee
Ordinance exempting Swan Village Unit 1 located on FM 2444, between
CR 41 and CR 43, from the payment of wastewater acreage fees under
Section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified Development Code; requiring a sanitary
sewer connection agreement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to exempt the owner of
Swan Village Unit 1 from payment of wastewater acreage fees.There were no
comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:plans to extend wastewater
services;that the homeowner will be required to connect once wastewater is
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available to the area;and the required distance allowed for exemption of the
wastewater acreage fees.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
38. First Reading Ordinance-Approving Amendments to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone#2 amended Project& Financing
Plans
Ordinance approving the amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone#2 amended Project& Financing Plans approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 38.Interim Business Liaison Grayson Meyer
stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the amendment to the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone#2(TIRZ#2)Project and Financing Plan.There
were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member 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
39. First Reading Ordinance-Approving the Resale of 13 Foreclosed
Properties
Ordinance authorizing the resale of 13 properties for$183,553.00 which
were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad valorem taxes, of which the
City shall receive$32,475.02 plus$38,933.42 for partial payment of City
paving and demolition liens.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 39.Interim Director of Financial Services Alma
Casas stated that the purpose of this item is to approve the resale of 13
properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes from which the City will receive
partial payment of City paving and demolition liens. Linebarger,Goggan,
Blair,&Sampson,L.L.P.was contracted to pursue collection of delinquent ad
valorem taxes.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council
Member Garza abstained from this item.
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In response to Mayor McComb,Marvin Leary,Linebarger,Goggan,Blair,&
Sampson,provided an overview of the resale process.
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 Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 40 -42)
41. 2018 Year in Review-Art Museum of South Texas
Mayor McComb referred to Item 41.Interim Business Liaison Grayson Meyer
stated that the purpose of this item is to report on the 2018 activities of the Art
Museum of South Texas.Joe Schenk,Director of the Art Museum of South
Texas,presented the following highlights:the Los Tejanos exhibition from
Cheech Marin,including the member reception and media day;the Los
Tejanos and Vilcek Teacher Development Training Workshops;The Dorothy
and Herbert Vogel Collection exhibit;the Visionarios Award Ceremony and
Family Day;the Tree of Life Project and various camps at the Garcia Center;
The Art of Richard Stout Sense of Home and Target Texas exhibits and
reception;the artRageous Cowboy Cosmonaut fundraiser;the"Fine Art of
Summer"camps;the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi performance
partnership; Masterpieces of American Modernism from the Vilcek Collection;
programming and art lessons at City Senior Centers;Vilcek Family Day;
College Night at the Museum;the Art Ball Fundraiser;the Dorothy Hood
exhibit;the Museum of Fine Arts Houston reception;the Dorothy Hood
Interactives Technology awards;and the 9th Annual Christmas Tree Forest.
Council members spoke regarding the following topics:damage to the Art
Museum of South Texas due to Hurricane Harvey and elevator issues.
Mayor McComb called for a brief recess at 6:50 p.m.Mayor McComb
reconvened the Council meeting at 7:07 p.m.
42. SQH Sports& Entertainment, Inc.A Regional Sports Complex for
Corpus Christi
Mayor McComb referred to Item 42.Mayor McComb announced that Council
Member Garza abstained from this item.Interim Director of Parks and
Recreation Becky Perrin stated that the purpose of this item is to address
additional questions raised from the First Reading Agenda Item,SQH Sports&
Entertainment(SQH)Lease on April 17,2018,to cancel and replace the prior
lease agreement,authorized by Ordinance 030993 on October 18,2016 for
approximately 68 acres of land for a regional youth sports complex with a
40-year lease agreement for 203 acres of land located near State Highway 286
and FM 43 for a regional sports complex and other improvements with up to
four,five-year terms.After the First Reading,the Parks and Recreation Director
and SQH renegotiated the cost per acre of land and included an increase
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annually by the Consumer Price Index for the rental.The item was presented
on Second Reading on August 14,2018 and after discussion,the City Council
voted to table the item.
Bert Quintanilla,SQH,introduced the presentation team including Derrick
Hegmon and Gregg Deeb.Mr.Hegmon presented the following information:an
overview of the proposed regional sports complex;key changes since the last
presentation including:$50,000 annual rent for additional acreage,
construction of the public extension of Oso Parkway to be constructed by SQH,
and construction of a public hike and bike trail by SQH;other Texas
communities currently developing sports complexes;SQH's leadership team's
experience;SQH's total investment;projected economic impact and job
creation during construction and the first five years of operation; benefits to the
City;and performance milestones in the proposed lease agreement.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
SQH's experience building this type and size complex;financing for the
project;that the City would retain ownership of the land or any infrastructure
improvements should the project fail;the timeline for the project;expected
timeline to begin bringing in tournaments and how the complex will be
marketed;wastewater infrastructure for the site;the appraised value of the
property;what happens if performance milestones are not met;the Portland
Texas Sports Complex; how long the process has taken regarding the project;
how much SQH has invested in the project to date;SQH's development of the
"Every Child Can Play Foundation";the City's risks associated with the project;
that SQH has a current lease for 68 acres;if the property is located in an air
installation compatible use zone(AICUZ)area; how the$50,000 annual rental
fee was determined;that the original RFP's scope of work did not include 203
acres;and concern regarding SQH's lack of experience.
The Council went into executive session to discuss legal concerns and the
valuation of the property.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 43 -47)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 8:20 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
10:05 p.m.
43. 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 and proposed industrial facilities
in San Patricio County and Nueces County)that are and/or will be
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consumers of water and/or wastewater services and connections to the
Mary Rhodes Pipeline for facilities to supply water thereto and provision
of water and/or wastewater services related to the Harbor Bridge
construction project 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.
44. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to, the
cases of City of Ingleside 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.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
45. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code§
551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05
to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to contractual
obligations pursuant to the lease of property to SQH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc. near the intersection of State Highway 286 and Weber
Road and areas adjacent thereto and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§ 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the lease and value of the
aforementioned real property owned by the City when deliberation in
open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
46. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of judges of the
Municipal Court.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 46 and the following ordinance was
considered:
Ordinance appointing Mike James Alaniz,Young Min Burkett,Jacqueline Del
Llano Chapa,Gail Loeb,and Patrick O'Hare as full-time Municipal Judges of
the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi,Texas;appointing
Gail Loeb as the presiding judge;appointing Jerry L.Batek,Christopher E.
Matt,Michael McCaig,Todd A.Robinson,and David Walsh as part-time judges
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of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi;determining
salary;providing a term of office;and declaring an effective date.
Council Member Guajardo 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
47. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
to consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to,
the bankruptcy case of In re Sam Kane Beef Processors, LLC.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 42)
42. SOH Sports& Entertainment, Inc.A Regional Sports Complex for
Corpus Christi
Mayor McComb returned to the discussion regarding Item 42.
MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Barrera made a motion directing the Interim City Manager to
bring back the second reading ordinance and lease agreement for 203 acres of
land for a regional youth sports complex with the presented changes,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.
The Motion of Direction was passed and approved with the following vote:
Council Members Molina,Roy,Barrera,Guajardo,Hernandez and Hunter
voting"Aye";Mayor McComb and Council Member Smith voting"No";Council
Member Garza abstained.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
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