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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 26, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on March 19, 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,February 26,2019 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 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Bruce Wilson, Community Development
Coordinator.
Reverend Bruce Wilson gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Jesse Cantu,
Assistant Director of Gas Operations.
Assistant Director of Gas Operations Jesse Cantu 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 26, 2019, "Outstanding Community
Leader Honorees for National LULAC Week 2019".
Proclamation declaring March 1, 2019, "Public Risk Management
Awareness Day".
Proclamation declaring March 12, 2019, "IHOP Free Pancake Day and
Shriners Hospital for Children Day".
Proclamation declaring March 8, 15, and 22, 2019, "Fill-the-Boot for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association Days".
Arts and Cultural Commission Will Recognize the 2019 Arts Grant
Recipients with a Check Presentation.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations;the Arts and Cultural Commission
recognized the 2019 Arts Grant Recipients with a check presentation;and
Mayor McComb conducted the swearing-in ceremony for the 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 Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
period.Jack Gordy,4118 Bray,spoke regarding enforcement of illegal signs.
Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding the condition of private
parking lots and requested an item be placed on the agenda regarding the
minimum charge for consumption of water.Janet Newcomb,1314
Meadowlane,spoke in support of Agenda Item 9,amending the City's Code of
Ordinances to prohibit operation of retail tobacco stores,hookah lounges,
vaping lounges and cigar bars from 2:00 a.m.to 7:00 a.m.
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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)A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held for the completion of the Alameda
Street Project,Bond 2012 at Six Points on Thursday,February 28,2019 at 10:00
a.m.2)The 2019 Municipal Court Roundup was a huge success with 3,700
warrants that were taken care of during amnesty week.Municipal Court is a
safe harbor and individuals are encouraged to take care of their outstanding
warrants.The 2019 Municipal Court Roundup concludes on Saturday,March 9,
2019.3)The 4th Annual Chicas Bonitas Art Exhibit will be held at La Retama
Central Library through March 30,2019.A reception will be held on March 15,
2019 from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.to provide an opportunity to meet the artists.4)
Animal Care Services will be open on Sundays,on a trial basis,from 1:00 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m.for adoptions.During a Sunday Valentine's Day adoption event,
100 people were in attendance and 20 dogs were adopted.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim IT Director Peter Collins provided the following information regarding
the City's Infor Software and utility billing system:an update on the external
audit process;the progress of the missed utility bills;and the Development
Services portal.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of February 19, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Hunter
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
H. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Arts and Cultural Commission
Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Parking Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Arts and Cultural Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint John R.Borys(Marketing)and
Laura A.Petican(Visual Arts)and appoint Abu N.M.Waheeduzzaman
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(Economic Development/Tourism)and James Moore(Performing Arts),
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Jeffrey Edmonds,Director of
Engineering Services and Sharon Bailey Lewis,Environmental Affairs
Manager,seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Mechanical/Plumbling Advisory Board
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint William F.Boeker(Not
Connected to the Building Industry),Benny M.Franklin(Master Plumber)and
Mike Wanzer(Air Conditioning),seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously.
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board-postponed
Oil and Gas Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint John W.Newman(Oil Industry),
reappoint and realign Eucharia Igwe from Alternate,General Public to General
Public,realign Armando Mendez from Alternate,Oil Industry to Oil Industry
and appoint Craig C.Hebner(General Public)and Bradley Strayer(Alternate,
General Public),seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Parking Advisory Committee
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Nicholas F.Aluotto(DMD
Representative)and Jared Cooper(DMD Representative),seconded by Council
Member Hernandez and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-12)
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Mayor McComb requested that
Item 9 be tabled to the March 19,2019 Council meeting.
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending Chapter 23 of the City
Code prohibiting operating of retail tobacco stores, hookah
lounges,vaping lounges and cigar bars from 2:00 am to 7:00 am
(1st Reading 2/19/19)
Ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the Corpus Christi Code to prohibit
operating and using retail tobacco stores, hookah lounges, vaping
lounges and cigar bars from 2:00 am to 7:00 am; and providing for
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penalty.
Council Member Garza made a motion to table Item 9,seconded by Council
Member Molina and passed 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
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A council member requested that Item 12 be pulled for individual
consideration.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.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 Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Service Agreement for Psychological Services for Police, Fire,
Airport and Municipal Court
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for psychological
services with Kathryn W. Soward, Ph.D., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $78,750.00,with two one-year options for a
potential total amount not to exceed $131,250.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-031
5. Supply Agreement for Asphalt Patch Bags for Street Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Asphalt Patch
Enterprises, Inc. of New Braunfels, Texas, for the purchase of asphalt
patch bags for a total amount not to exceed$371,347.20.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-032
6. Resolution for an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M Agrilife
Extension Service for soil analysis
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife
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Extension Service for a soil testing program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031688
7. Supply Agreement for Sludge Dewatering Polymer for Wastewater
Plants
Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement for sludge dewatering
polymer with Polydyne, Inc. from Riceboro, Georgia for a total amount not
to exceed $308,992.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2019-033
8. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds from the
Recovery on damage claim (1st Reading
Ordinance appropriating $5,682.32 from damage claim into General
Fund to pay damage claim on a leased vehicle; and changing Operating
Budget by increasing revenue and expenditures in the General Fund by
$5,682.32.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031689
10. Second Reading Ordinance- Easement closure for property
located at 16001 El Soccorro Loop (1st Reading 2/19/19)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 7.5-foot wide by approximately
60-feet in length (449.73 sq. ft.) portion of an existing utility easement out
of Lot 7, Block 26, Padre Island-Corpus Christi, Coquina Bay
Subdivision, located at 16001 El Soccorro Loop.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031690
11. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating reimbursement funds
for the Coastal Bend Fertilizer and Pesticides Monitoring Program
(1st Reading 2/19/19)
Ordinance to appropriate$37,048 in reimbursement funds received
through the Reimbursement Contract with Coastal Bend Bays and
Estuaries Program, Inc. for the Coastal Bend Fertilizer and Pesticides
Monitoring Program in the No. 4300 Stormwater Treatment Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No:031691
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending the Capital Improvement
Budget for replacement of the current gas-powered chillers (1st
Reading 2/19/19)
Ordinance amending the FY 2019 Capital Improvement Budget to add
project E15135 Gas Department Chiller Replacement in the amount of
$410,000 for replacement of the current gas powered-chillers.
Mayor McComb referred to Rem 12,amending the Capital Improvement Budget
for replacement of the current gas-powered chillers at the Gas Department.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan and council members
discussed the following topics:breakdown of the total cost of the project;that
the total cost of the project exceeds$410,000;the design services paid for prior
to the chiller being non-operational;that the rented chiller was rented for
seven months at$7,000 per month with the initial month being$11,000;the
reasons for delaying the replacement of the chillers;funding for the project;
the project scope;that this project is not currently in the capital improvement
program(CIP)budget;a council member requested a list of all capital
improvement projects,over the last five years,including an accounting of
expenses tied to the accounts for each project and the fund balances for each
CIP project,and a future CIP workshop to discuss a policy regarding the use of
the remaining funds;the procurement process and selection of contractors for
emergency declaration;the policy regarding the number of contractors
contacted for an emergency declaration;the contractor selected for the
project;and when the project will begin.There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed and
approved on second reading with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Garza,Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031692
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 21)
21. Discussion with possible action regarding the process for City
Charter Review.
Mayor McComb requested that Item 21 be tabled.
Council Member Molina made a motion to table Item 21,seconded by Council
Member Hunter.The Motion to tabled was passed 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 28)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 28.The Council went into
executive session at 12:50 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
2:02 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 collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi Police
Officers'Association and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'
Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 28.
M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 13-16)
Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City
Manager Selman stated that staff had no planned presentations.Council
members requested information on Items 13,15 and 16.
13. Resolution authorizing grant application submission for funding
available under the FY 2020 Local Security Border Security
Program Grant
Resolution authorizing submission of grant application in the amount of
$285,193.93 to the Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants
Division for funding eligible under the FY 2020 Local Border Security
Program Grant.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
14. Resolution approving an agreement with People Assisting Animal
Control (PAAC)for services in lieu of gas tap fee
Resolution approving an agreement between the City of Corpus Christi
and Corpus Christi People Assisting Animal Control (PAAC)for services
in lieu of Gas Tap Fee.
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This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
15. Service Agreement Amendment for Web Based Emergency
Operations Center(WebEOC)Software Maintenance and Support
Motion authorizing Amendment No.1 to the service agreement with ESI
Acquisition, Inc., of Augusta, Georgia for WebEOC software
maintenance and support for an additional five-year term, for a not to
exceed amount of$56,501.53 for revised total agreement amount not to
exceed $100,753.53 and ratifying Amendment No. 1 back to the effective
date of August 1, 2017.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Resolution authorizing a Service Agreement for the M5 FleetFocus
system for Asset Management
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for software hosting,
maintenance and support for the M5 FleetFocus system with
AssetWorks, LLC of Wayne, Pennsylvania, for an amount not to exceed
$437,337.88 and ratifying the agreement back to the effective date of
January 1, 2018.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 17)
17. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance-Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 2725 Rand Morgan Road
Case No. 0119-04 Tim Lange: Request for rezoning property at or near
2725 Rand Morgan Road from the"RS-6"Single-Family 6 District to the
"RS-4.5"Single-Family 4.5 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (January 11, 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.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2725 Rand Morgan Road from
the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District.
Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo referred to Item 17.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 single-family homes.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
rezoning.
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Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo opened the public hearing.John Kendall,5866 S.
Staples,representative for the applicant,stated that he was available to
answer questions.Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy 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- 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
Absent 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
0. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 18-20)
18. Construction Contract for the Corpus Christi Army Depot(CCAD)
Security Enclave Project
Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with Summit
Building & Design of Laredo, Texas in the amount of$2,945,359 for the
Corpus Christi Army Depot(CCAD) Security Enclave Project located on
the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) for the Base Bid plus
Additive Alternate#4.
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 18.Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a construction
contract with Summit Building&Design in the amount of$2,945,359 for the
Corpus Christi Army Depot(CCAD)Security Enclave Projected located at Naval
Air Station-Corpus Christi(NAS-CC).The project is funded through the Defense
Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
In response to a council member,Mr.Edmonds stated that the City partners
with NAS-CC every other year on construction projects.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council member Molina.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,Council Member
Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina, Council
Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2- Mayor McComb and Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2019-034
19. Resolution authorizing a Supply Agreement for the purchase of
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water and gas meter transmission units
Resolution authorizing a two-year supply agreement for the purchase of
water and gas meter transmission units with Aclara Technologies LLC, of
Hazelwood, Missouri for a total amount not to exceed$3,359,358.02.
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 19.Interim Director of IT Peter
Collins stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a two-year supply
agreement for the purchase of water and gas meter transmission units(MTU).
The presentation team included:Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim
Baker,Executive Director of Utilities Dan Grimsbo,and Assistant Director of
Maintenance of Lines Wes Nebgen.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how this project is
being funded;if this project was budgeted in FY2018-2019;that the project is
budgeted from Utility Operations,Line Item 31510 infrastructure/maintenance
and repairs,if the City will be purchasing the MTUs annually or is this purchase
to address the recent utility billing issues;the projected lifespan of MTUs;that
this purchase is to properly replace and maintain MTUs;if a financial analysis
was performed to determine that initial lifecycle projections were met;
alternative MTU models that are being used;future considerations to replace
the current system;use of data regarding water and gas leaks that the City can
use to develop a program to make the distribution system more efficient;and a
proposal by a vendor proposing to pay for the improvements to the system by
capturing revenue that is currently not being captured.
Ms.Baker stated that minor adjustments had been made to contract in the
following sections:7,Inspection and Acceptance; 17,Indemnification;21,
Limitation of Liability;Attachment A,Scope of Work,regarding freight;and
Attachment C,Insurance Requirements,20-day advance written notice of
cancellation.
Council members and Ms.Baker discussed the following topics:changes to the
indemnification;clarity regarding inspection and acceptance;adding limitation
of liability;the cancellation notice;if there were any changes to the extended
warranty;and if the City receives credit for MTUs that fail prior to their 15-year
lifespan.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table Item 19,to later in the
meeting,allow City Council to review the changes to the contract,seconded by
Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
20. Resolution granting petition requesting annexation by area
landowners of approximately 161.56 acres of land into the
territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 20.Director of Planning&ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to initiate the annexation
procedures for approximately 161.56 acres located in the London Area.Mr.
McGinn presented the following information:the process that allows a property
owner to petition for annexation;background on the subject property;an
aerial overview of the annexation tract;the proposed annexation schedule;
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and staffs recommendation to accept the annexation petition,setting the
annexation schedule,and direction to staff to prepare a service plan and fiscal
impact estimate.There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:if there have been
discussions with the Agape Ranch facility property owners to potentially be
annexed in the future;the number of homes proposed to be built on the
annexed property;and a future workshop related to the London Area
Development Plan,including water,wastewater and stormwater.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that Council Member Garza
abstained from this item.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution accepting the
annexation petition and directing the Interim City Manager to prepare a
service plan and fiscal impact estimate,seconded by Council Member Hunter.
This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member
Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council
Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
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p. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 22 -24)
22. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating Funds and Approving a
Construction Contract for the Traffic Signals and Lighting
Improvements (Bond 2014, Propostion 2)
Ordinance appropriating $737,916 of anticipated revenues from the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), amending the capital
improvement budget and authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Siemens Mobility, Inc. of Austin, Texas in the amount of
$1,885,543 for Traffic Signals and Lighting Improvements for the base
bid only. (Bond 2014, Proposition 2)
Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo referred to Item 22.Executive Director of Public
Works Valerie Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to appropriate
$737,916 of revenues from the Texas Department of Transportation(TxDOT),
amend the capital improvement budget,and execute a construction contract
with Siemens Mobility,Inc.for the Traffic Signals and Lighting Improvements
in the amount of$1,885,543.The project provides traffic signal improvements to
nine intersections for enhanced driver and pedestrian safety.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Hunter 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:
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Aye: 8- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code for Maintenance
and Operation of Grease Interceptors and Oil/Sand Interceptors
Ordinance amending Chapter 55, Code of Ordinances, Article XVII,
Maintenance and Operation of Grease Interceptors and Oil/Sand
Interceptors, Sections 55-219 through 55-223.
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 23.Executive Director of Water
Utilities Dan Grimsbo stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the City's
Code of Ordinances,Sections 55-219 through 55-223 regarding the installation,
maintenance,operation and cleaning of interceptors for the enforcement of
the City's Fats,Oils,and Grease(FOG)Control Program.Mr.Grimsbo provided
the following information:an overview of the amendment;examples of how
FOG builds up in sanitary sewer system lines leading to a sewer blockage;the
proposed amendment changes;and stakeholder outreach and education.
There were no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:stakeholder
outreach and education;if the Utilities Department has adequate staffing to
address inspection frequency and compliance requirements;engaging
plumbers in the communication process;when the ordinance will be effective;
making sure there is a comprehensive communication plan developed prior to
enforcement of the ordinance;providing information at the upcoming City Hall
at the Mall Event;that the amendments comply with the negotiated agreement
with the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)requiring upgrades of the
City's FOG system;that residential users do not have grease traps;the FOG
comprehensive residental program;the difference between residential and
restaurant grease-related sewer lines;how to properly dispose of turkeys;
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plans to replicate the FOG comprehensive residential program for the
commercial industry;penalties associated with violating the ordinance;how
the City plans to enforce the ordinance;the number of penalties assessed
under the current ordinance;that the City works towards compliance rather
than citation;and if communications with the commercial industry will be
completed prior to the effective date.
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- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
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O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 19)
19. Resolution authorizing a Supply Agreement for the purchase of
water and gas meter transmission units
Resolution authorizing a two-year supply agreement for the purchase of
water and gas meter transmission units with Aclara Technologies LLC, of
Hazelwood, Missouri for a total amount not to exceed $3,359,358.02.
Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo returned to Item 19,a two-year supply agreement for
the purchase of water and gas meter transmission units(MTU).Council Member
Barrera made a motion to reinstate Item 19,seconded by Council Member
Smith and passed unanimously(Mayor McComb-absent).
Assistant Director of Financial Services Kim Baker and council members
discussed the following topics:that the supplier provides 20 days for the City to
inspect and accept the products;where the products are delivered;if 20 days
in sufficient time to inspect the products;the indemnity agreement for year
two;that the contract,5.Insurance,and Attachment C,Insurance
Requirements,reflect conflicting days regarding advance notice of
cancellation;and the warranty.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031693
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 24)
24. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting revenue and approving a
Revocable Easement with a Temporary Construction Easement to
Epic Y Grade Pipeline, LP
Ordinance accepting $151,721 of revenue and authorizing execution of a
Revocable Easement with a Temporary Construction Easement to Epic Y
Grade Pipeline, LP.
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 24.Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this item is to accept$151,721 of
revenue and execution of a Revocable and Temporary Construction Easement
to Epic Y Grade Pipeline,LP to transport a hydrocarbon product from the
Permian Basin to Corpus Christi.There were no comments from the public.
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In response to a council member,Mr.Edmonds stated that the City will be
receiving revenue indefinitely which will be allocated to the General Fund.
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: 8- 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
Absent 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. Wastewater Construction and Fee Waivers
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Item 25.Director of Planning and ESII
Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to present information
regarding the wastewater construction and fee waiver process for new
development projects.Mr.McGinn stated that Director of Development
Services Nina Nixon-Mendez will provide a briefing on the City's trust fund
system at the next City Council meeting.Mr.McGinn presented the following
information:the City's existing wastewater master plans;maps of the existing
system and service areas for the Allison,Greenwood,Oso,Laguna,and
Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plants;the wastewater construction waiver
process and where they are occurring;the wastewater fee waiver process;the
2018 fee waivers;a map of the London and Flour Bluff wastewater fee and
construction waivers;and next steps for City Council's consideration.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:how the waiver
process works with the trust funds;if staff has considered other funding
mechanisms to pay for projects inside or outside the city limits other than the
trust funds;the balance of the trust funds that is not accounted for;that since
lift stations were made eligible for reimbursement,the extension of
wastewater has fallen to the trust funds;the funds that were transferred from
water trust fund to the wastewater trust fund to cover the deficit in the
wastewater trust fund;the wastewater acreage charge and when it was
established;that wastewater acreage fees have not been increased;that by
not extending wastewater services,it creates low-density developments;the
need to examine the fee structure and develop a master plan for the Staples to
south of the Oso area;to have City Council waive construction requirements;
the original purpose of the trust funds; if it is the developers'responsibility to
build infrastructure and to what degree;a future workshop to determine
policies to ensure development funds are utilized long-term and discuss the
master plan for the Southside and London areas;options for a Municipal Utility
District(MUD)in the future;working with developers in the extra-territorial
jursidiction;and to amend the City Council's Vision Elements to include the
Southside and London Area Development Plans.
Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated that staff will plan a workshop the
second week of April regarding the Southside and London Area Development
Plans.
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R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 26 -27)
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 26 and 27.The
Council went into executive session at 4:16 p.m.The Council returned from
executive session at 5:10 p.m.
26. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to, the
case of Salinas Construction v. City of Corpus Christi et al, with
potential approval of agreement(s)to provide additional expert witness
services.
Mayor Pro Tem Guajardo referred to Item 26 and the following motion was
considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designees to execute a contract for
professional services with Spire Consulting Group,LLC in the maximum
amount of$100,000 for additional services related to the lawsuit of Salinas
Construction Technologies,Ltd.and Salinas and Sons Inc.v.City of Corpus
Christi.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- 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
Absent: 1 - Mayor McComb
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2019-035
27. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City's
contracts related to waste management, handling, and disposal and state
and federal regulations related to landfill management, disposal of solid
waste, and/or recycling, including but not limited to, the City's contracts
with Republic Services, Cefe Landfill Tx, LP, BFI Waste Services of North
America, Inc. and BFI Waste Systems of Texas, LP. and related entities,
and provisions related to mediation, arbitration, and termination of
agreements for the aforementioned functions.
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Guajardo referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.The
following items were identified:an amendment to the City Council's Vision
Elements for 2019-2020 and to include the capital improvement program
policy as part of the March budget workshop.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 p.m.
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