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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 March 26, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on April 9. 2019.
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City Council
Tuesday,March 26,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rob Bailey, Southside Community Church.
Pastor Rob Bailey gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Lisa Aguilar,
Senior Assistant City Attorney.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Lisa Aguilar 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. Presentation from CITGO.
Proclamation declaring March 2019, "American Red Cross Month".
Proclamation declaring March 24-31, 2019, "Cesar Chavez Week".
Proclamation declaring April 1-5, 2019, "Graduate and Professional
Student Appreciation Week".
Proclamation declaring April 6, 2019, "Earth Day-Bay Day" and April
2019"Earth Month".
Proclamation declaring April 6, 2019, "Special Olympics Texas - Spring
Games Day".
Proclamation declaring April 1-7, 2019, "National Public Health Week".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
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.Mayor McComb read a statement regarding Agenda Item 55,initiating
annexation of up to 5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.City
Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council Chambers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment period.John
Panek,2008 Oak Ridge,Portland,Texas;Nathan East,San Patricio County;
Sam Goucher,Portland,Texas; Nina G.Trevino,San Patricio County
Commissioner,113 Moonlite,Portland,Texas;Shawn Cass, 102 Hawthorne,
Portland,Texas; Dalia Sanchez,San Patricio Tax Assessor/Collector,2009
Pecan,Portland,Texas; Pamela Hill,San Patricio Elections Administrator,
14492 CR 1478,Odem,Texas; Ronnie Parks,Mayor of Ingleside;Gary Moore,
San Patricio County Commissioner,604 E.Broadway,Portland;Debra Barrett,
President of the San Patricio Drainage District; Errol Summerlin,Portland
Texas,member of the Coastal Alliance to Protect Our Environment(CAPE);and
Ken Baker,7471 Idle Hour,spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 55,initiating
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annexation of up to 5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.
Brian Watson,5813 Hugo,spoke regarding the Port of Corpus Christi Authority's
affiliation with The Carlyle Group related to the Harbor Island Project James
T.C.Chadden,1718 Arlington,thanked Council Members Hunter,Barrera,
Molina,Roy,and Hernandez for attending an event at Sherrill Park honoring
Vietnam veterans and proposed a fundraising opportunity to Council Member
Molina for veterans.Susie Luna Saldana,4710 Hakel,spoke regarding the firm
hired to search for a new city manager and annexation.Sylvia Campos,4410
Fir,spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 38,creating Industrial District No.4 and
Agenda Item 55,initiating annexation of up to 5,700 acres along the north side
of Corpus Christi Bay.Rolando Garza,P.O.Box 252,spoke in support of the
regional youth sports complex and Agenda Item 55,initiating annexation of up
to 5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
b. OTHER
1)The Health Fair will be held Saturday,April 5,2019 from 9:00 a.m.to 1:00
p.m.at 1702 Home Road. 2)The Stormwater Division,in conjunction with
Texas A&M AgriLife,will be hosting a Soil Sampling Demonstration on Friday,
March 29,2019 at 11:00 a.m.at the Museum of Science and History,1900 N.
Chaparral.Soil sampling kits will be available at the following locations: Bay
Area Landscape Nursery,City Hall,City of Corpus Christi Water Utilities
Building,Ethel Eyerly Senior Center,Gill's Landscape Nursery,Owen R.
Hopkins Public Library,South Texas Botanical Gardens,Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension,and Turner's Gardenland.3)A series of community input events will
be held regarding the Southside&London Area Development Plan on
Monday,April 1,2019,Tuesday,April 2,2019,and Thursday,April 4,2019 at
Most Precious Blood Catholic Church-St.Juliana Family Center located at
3502 Saratoga Boulevard.
a. UTILITY BILLING
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Interim IT Director Peter Collins who
provided the following information regarding the City's Infor Software and
utility billing system: progress regarding the Development Services portal;the
progress on missed utility bills;and the external audit.
In response to Mayor McComb,Mr.Collins stated that the grace period for
missed utility bills will end on June 1,2019.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of March 19, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Guajardo
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Member Barrera—absent).
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H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Standards Board
Island Strategic Action Committee
Library Board
Museum of Science and History Advisory Board
Sister City Committee
Tree Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Building Standards Board
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Dante C.Miller(Home
Builder),seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously
(Council Member Barrera—absent).
Council Member Smith nominated Sheridan A.Benning(At-Large).Council
Member Molina nominated Pete G.Cavazos(At-Large).Pete G.Cavazos
(At-Large)was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members Hunter,
Barrera,Garza,Molina,Roy,and Hernandez voting for Pete G.Cavazos and
Council Members Guajardo and Smith voting for Sheridan A.Benning.
Island Strategic Action Committee
Council Member Barrera made a motion to reappoint Aaron B.Huffman
(Developer)and Cheri Sperling(Padre Island Business Association),seconded
by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to realign Aaron B. Huffman from
Developer to At-Large,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Polly L.Balzer(Padre Isles
Property Owners Association),seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Charles F.Duffley
(Developer),seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Council Member Guajardo nominated Kateryna M.Wowk(At-Large).Council
Member Hernandez nominated Alan A.Guggenheim(At-Large).Council
Member Barrera nominated Kaylynn J.Paxon(At-Large).Kaylynn J.Paxon
(At-Large)was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members Roy,
Molina,Smith,Garza,Barrera,and Hunter voting for Kaylynn Paxon; Council
Member Hernandez voting for Alan A.Guggenheim;and Council Member
Guajardo voting for Kateryna M.Wowk.
Library Board
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Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Roberta H.Sewell(Friends
of the Libraries Board),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Museum of Science and History
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Christina C.Buttler(Community
Advocate),Anita Eisenhauer(Community Advocate),Cary Perales(K-12
Education)and Sonia Castillo Plemons(Business Community); reappoint and
realign Karen J.Howden to K-12 Education and Claudia C.Huerta to Business
Community;and appoint Jack Southard(Higher Education),Kathy Werner
(Higher Education),and Sylvia A.Tryon Oliver(Community Advocate),
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Sister City Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Susane"Westi" Horn
(Advertising/Public Relations),seconded by Council Member Hernandez and
passed unanimously.
Tree Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Kevin Gibbs(At-Large)and
Donald C.Fields(AEP Texas Representative),seconded by Council Member
Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Alex H.Husby(Certified
Arborist or Urban Forester),seconded by Council Member Roy and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Barrera nominated M.Joseph Cerasaro(At-Large).Council
Member Roy nominated Carlos Maldonado(At-Large).Carlos Maldonado
(At-Large)was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members Hunter,
Guajardo,Roy,and Hernandez voting for Carlos Maldonado and Council
Members Barrera,Garza,Smith,and Molina voting for M.Joseph Cerasaro.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-41)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Mayor McComb and Council Member Molina were
abstaining on Item 17.A citizen requested that Items 37 and 38 be pulled for
individual consideration.Council members requested that Items 8,17,21,24—
28,and 31 be pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the consent agenda,
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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 Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement
for Radio Communications Systems to include the Port of Corpus
Christi Authority as a participant
Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to Radio
Communications System Interlocal Agreement between City of Corpus
Christi, Regional Transportation Authority and Nueces County to include
Port of Corpus Christi Authority as a participant.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031705
5. Resolution for the purchase of Bomb Suits for the Police
Department
Resolution authorizing the purchase of two EOD 10 bomb suits from
MED-ENG, LLC of Ogdensburg, New York for a total amount not to
exceed $70,062.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031706
6. Lease Purchase of two ambulances for the Fire Department
Motion authorizing the lease purchase of two ambulances from
Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, of Houston, Texas for an amount not
to exceed $533,199.64.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-037
7. Resolution for a Service Agreement for Inspection, Cleaning, and
Repair of Bunker Gear for the Fire Department
Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for inspection,
cleaning, and repair of bunker gear with Gear Cleaning Solutions, LLC of
Dallas, Texas for an amount not to exceed $390,000.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 031707
9. Resolution Approving a Chapter 212 Agreement with Epic Y-Grade
Logistics, L.P.
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Epic Y-Grade Logistics, L.P.,
under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code, relating to the
development of property in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031709
10. Software Maintenance Agreement Amendment for the STAR Fixed
Network Advanced Metering System for Information Technology
Motion authorizing an amendment to Aclara Technologies LLC software
maintenance agreement to allow four renewal years of annual
maintenance with Aclara Technologies LLC of Hazelwood, Missouri for
an amount not to exceed $116,435.75.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-038
11. Purchase of Phone System Support and Upgrades for Information
Technology
Motion authorizing the purchase of a three-year phone support flex plan
and a statement of work for phone system support and upgrades under
the current master services agreement with Great South Texas
Corporation dba Computer Solutions of San Antonio, Texas for a total
amount not to exceed $504,062.50 and ratifying the purchase back to the
effective date of January 30, 2019.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-039
12. Resolution for a Service Agreement for Phone System Updates
with TPx Communications for Information Technology
Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for phone system
updates and support for the core phone system with TPx
Communications Co. of Austin, Texas, for an amount not to exceed
$390,000 and ratifying the agreement back to the effective date of
January 30, 2019.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031710
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13. Service Agreement for Commvault and Nimble Support for
Information Technology
Motion authorizing two one-year service agreements with Freeit Data
Solutions of Austin, Texas for Commvault software support for
$53,657.55 and for Nimble software support for$40,154.82, for a total
amount not to exceed $93,812.37.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-040
14. Resolution authorizing participation in cooperative purchasing
program for pharmaceuticals
Resolution authorizing participation in cooperative purchasing program
with the Minnesota Multistate Contracting Alliance for Pharmacy, for the
purchase of pharmaceuticals for the City and the Corpus Christi-Nueces
County Public Health District.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031711
15. Renewal of Professional Services Agreement for the Medical
Provider for Tuberculosis Clinic Services at the Corpus Christi
Nueces County Public Health District
Motion authorizing a two-year amendment for renewal of the professional
services agreement with Dr. William W. Burgin, Jr. M.D., as the medical
provider for the Corpus Christi Nueces County Health District for an
amount not to exceed $36,000, and a total revised agreement amount of
$72,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-041
16. Professional Services Contracts for Construction Staff Support
(Capital Improvement Program and Bond Projects)
Motion authorizing multiple amendments to existing contracts with
optional renewals to be administratively approved totaling $1,297,920 for
providing Construction Inspection Staff Support for Engineering Services.
1. Award contract amendments to Freese and Nichols- 2 Inspectors at
$413,920
2. Award contract amendments to Heneco-4 Inspectors at$696,800
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3. Award contract amendment to Maverick Engineering - 1 Inspector at
$187,200
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-042
18. Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 for Packery
Channel Monitoring
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 with Texas A& M
University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) in the amount of$188,123.00 for
a total restated fee of$238,114 for Packery Channel Monitoring.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-044
19. Professional Services Contract for Six Points Intersection
Improvements (Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize a professional services contract with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$421,340 for Six
Points Intersection Improvements project.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-045
20. Supply Agreement for Econolite Traffic Controllers for Street
Operations
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement for Econolite Cobalt
Controllers with Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc of Arlington, Texas for an
amount not to exceed $147,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-046
22. Master Services Agreement(MSA)for Professional Services for
the Citywide Large-Size Water Line Assessment and Repairs
Project(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize execution of a Master Services Agreement(MSA)for
professional services with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) of
Corpus Christi, Texas for a period of one (1) year in the amount of
$300,000 with two (2) optional 1-year renewals for a total contract cost of
$900,000 for the Citywide Large-Size Water Line Assessment and
Repairs project.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-048
23. Service Agreement for the Purchase of Motors and Preventative
Maintenance for Rotork Actuators for Utilities Department
Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement with Rotork
Controls, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the purchase of two motors and
preventative maintenance of Rotork actuators at Wesley Seale Dam for a
total amount not to exceed $68,218.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031712
29. Supply Agreement for the Purchase of Pipe Repair Clamps for
Utilities
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Core& Main, LP
of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of pipe repair clamps for a
total amount not to exceed $1,067,790.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-053
30. Resolution for Service Agreements for recap tire repairs for Asset
Management Department
Resolution authorizing two, one-year service agreements for recap tire
repairs with Beasley Tire Service-Houston Inc of Houston, Texas and The
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio for the total
combined amount not to exceed $127,637.40 with two, one-year options
for a total potential multi-year amount of$382,912.20.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031714
32. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 3202 Interstate 69 (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Case No. 0219-01 Walker Holdings and Development, LLC: Request for
rezoning property at or near 3202 Interstate 69 from the "FR" Farm Rural
District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 6, 2019):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3202 Interstate 69 from the "FR"
Farm Rural District to the"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031716
33. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 542 Airline Road (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Case No. 0119-05 Bar Property Management, LLC: Request for
rezoning a property at or near 542 Airline Road from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District(Requires 3/4 Vote)
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 6, 2019):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "CN-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District, in lieu
thereof, approval of the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood Commercial District
with a Special Permit(SP)with conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 542 Airline Road from "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CN-1/SP" Neighborhood
Commercial District with a Special Permit
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031717
34. Second Reading Ordinance-Amending City Code to establish
vicious dog regulations (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Corpus Christi Code to establish
vicious dog regulations; and providing for penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031718
35. Second Reading Ordinance - Easement Closure for properties
located at 118 La Ayes Court and 123 Rum Cay Court(1st Reading
3/19/19)
Ordinance abandoning and vacating portions of an existing utility
easement, a 46.9 square foot portion out of Lot 35 (118 Las Ayes Court)
and a 48.1 square foot portion out of Lot 37 (123 Rum Cay Court), Block
1, The Preserve at Mustang Island, Unit 1.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031719
36. Second Reading Ordinance -Amendment to City Code of
Ordinances for Outside City Limits Water Contracts (1st Reading
3/19/19)
Ordinance amending Chapter 55 of the Corpus Christi Code to allow one
contract for entire subdivision for outside city limit water contracts and
allow transfer of water services outside the City limits without a new
contract for the same use.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031720
39. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending City Code Regarding
Commercial Vehicle and Loading Zones (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code regarding loading zones,
commercial vehicles, passenger loading and unloading, and adjusting a
portion of the Corpus Christi International Airport short-term parking rate.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031722
40. Second Reading Ordinance - Lease Agreement for the Fiesta de la
Flor Event in Corpus Christi (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Ordinance authorizing agreement with the Corpus Christi Convention and
Visitors Bureau (CCCVB) for 2019 Fiesta de la Flor event and related
activities to be held on April 12, 2019 and April 13, 2019, and allow use
of streets bounded by Power Street, N. Water Street, Resaca Street and
Shoreline Blvd. and including the Bayfront Park located along Shoreline
Blvd. between Resaca Street and Power Street and providing for
payment of 50% of costs for City services provided for the event.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031723
41. Second Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for the
Purchase of Heavy Equipment for Utilities (1st Reading 3/19/19)
Ordinance appropriating $222,475 from the Fleet Fund Future
Replacement Reserve; amending the FY2018-2019 operating budget
adopted by Ordinance 031548 to increase expenditures; and approving
the purchase of John Deere heavy equipment from Doggett Heavy
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Machinery of Corpus Christi, Texas, via BuyBoard for a total amount not
to exceed $1,459,287.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031724
8. Resolution Approving a Chapter 212 Agreement with Gulf Coast
Growth Ventures
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures
LLC under Chapter 212 of the Texas Local Government Code, relating to
the development of property in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8,approving a Chapter 212 Agreement with
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures.Mike Culbertson and lain Vasey,Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation,and council members discussed
the following topics:a council member expressed concern regarding Section
2.2.B. related to the most favored nation clause;that Section 2.2.B.language is
in the current industrial district agreements;the reason for including Section
2.2.B. in the agreement with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures;that the current
industrial contracts expire in 2024;aligning the terms of all industrial district
agreements;and that the payment in lieu of taxes amount of 62.5%should be
changed to equal to the industrial district rate for future contracts.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez.This Resolution was passed and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031708
17. Approval of Five(5) Master Agreements for Facilities Multiple
Award Contract(FMAC) Program
Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a Master
Agreement for the Facilities Multiple Award Contract (FMAC) program
for a two-year term with the option to administratively renew annually for
not more than three additional years, with no guaranteed minimum and a
maximum aggregate of$2,500,000 per agreement in any one year with
the following:
Barcom Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
Davila Construction, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
Gourley Contracting, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas
Teal Construction Company, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas
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Abba Construction, LLC of Laredo, Texas (Alternate Contractor)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Mayor McComb announced that he and
Council Member Molina were abstaining from this item.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table this item until a new City
Manager is hired,seconded by Council Member Garza.
Council members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed
the following topics:the terms of the agreement;to wait for a recommendation
from the new City Manager regarding management and administration of
these types of projects;the reason for increasing the maximum aggregate from
$2,000,000 to$2,500,000 per agreement;that Bond 2018 has approximately$20
million worth of facility-type work;that the FMAC agreements that do not
exceed$500,000 can be authorized by the City Manager;that the FMAC allow
the City to expedite projects;that,with the exception of the alternate
contractor,all the contractors are local; how tabling the item would impact the
Bond 2018 projects;a council member suggested reducing the maximum
aggregate per contract to$2,000,000 and removing the renewal terms; if the
bonds for Bond 2018 have been sold;council members recommended a
one-year agreement;that the current FMAC agreements expire in July; Interim
City Manager Selman's recommendation;and providing the City Council with
quarterly reports regarding the FMAC.
The motion to table failed with the following vote:Council Member Hernandez
voting"Aye";Council Members Hunter,Roy,Smith,Barrera,Garza,and
Guajardo voting"No"; Mayor McComb and Council Member Molina abstained.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the motion to a one-year
agreement,with one option to renew,with City Council approval,with a
maximum aggregate of$2,500,000 per agreement in any one year,seconded
by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously(Mayor McComb and
Council Member Molina-abstained).
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez.This Motion was passed as amended
and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council Member
Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 2- Mayor McComb and Council Member Molina
Enactment No: M2019-043
21. Construction Change Order and Professional Services
Amendment for City-Wide Water Distribution System Repair and
Replacement Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Program (IDIQ)
(Capital Improvement Program)
Motion to authorize execution of Change Order No. 1 with CPC Interests,
LLC dba Clark Pipeline Services, LLP of Corpus Christi, Texas in the
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amount of$1,275,000 for a total restated fee of$6,375,000 and
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract with Urban
Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$451,746 for a
total restated fee not to exceed $802,256, for the City-Wide Water
Distribution Repair and Replacement IDIQ Program (Capital
Improvement Program).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21,City-Wide Water Distribution Repair and
Replacement Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity(ID/IQ)Program.Executive
Director of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo,Interim Assistant City Manager
Constance Sanchez,Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds and
Assistant City Manager Mark Van Vleck and a council member discussed how
the project is being funded.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-047
24. Service Agreement for Mechanical Bar Screen for Laguna Madre
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for the purchase,
installation oversight and warranty of one mechanical bar screen for
Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant from Headworks
International, Inc. of Houston, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$67,438.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton
stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize the purchase of a
mechanical bar screen for Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant A
council member stated that Items 24-28 are related to wastewater treatment
plants and questioned the funding for the purchases.Interim Assistant City
Manager Constance Sanchez stated that funding is included in the reserve
appropriation.There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-049
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25. Service Agreement for Mechanical Bar Screens for the Allison
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for the purchase,
installation oversight and warranty of two mechanical bar screens from
Headworks International, Inc., of Houston, Texas for a total amount not to
exceed $115,961.
This item was discussed during Item 24.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-050
26. Service Agreement for Submersible Pump for the Everhart-Staples
Lift Station
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement for the purchase,
installation oversight and warranty of one submersible pump from Pump
Solutions Inc. of New Caney, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$73,480.
This item was discussed during Item 24.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-051
27. Service Agreement for the purchase and installation of two
variable drive cabinets at the Sand Dollar Pump Station
Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Tornado
Automation, LLC of Jourdanton, Texas for the purchase and installation of
two variable frequency drive cabinets at Sand Dollar Pump Station for a
total amount not to exceed $103,977.
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This item was discussed during Item 24.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-052
28. Resolution authorizing a Service Agreement for Preventative
Maintenance and Parts for the Plant Disinfection System at the
O.N. Stevens Plant
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for preventative
maintenance and purchase of parts and materials for the plant
disinfection system with Environmental Improvement, Inc. of Houston,
Texas for a total amount not to exceed $312,551.
This item was discussed during Item 24.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Smith.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031713
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 58 -59)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 58 and 59.The Council went into executive session at 2:19 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 3:08 p.m.
58. 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, cession agreements for extraterritorial jurisdiction,
apportionment of extra-territorial jurisdiction between municipalities,
interlocal agreements with water districts and neighboring municipalities,
contracts for 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,
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Texas, proposed fractionator and related facilities in Nueces County,
economic development agreements relating to property currently or
formerly owned by Voestelpine, Corpus Christi Liquefaction, LLC, and
other entities 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, potential legislation currently
being considered in the Texas Legislature related to annexation and
other issues, 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.
59. 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 an arbitration
proceeding relating to discipline of an employee of the City's Fire
Department and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters)to deliberate matters related to discipline and/or
dismissal of a City firefighter(including, but not limited to, Ron Martinez),
and further including possible action in open meeting related to
professional services agreement with Knight Law Firm LLP for legal
matters related to the aforesaid arbitration proceeding.
Mayor McComb referred Item 59 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager or his designees to execute a contract for
professional services with Knight Law Firm,LLP in the maximum amount of
$22,500 for additional services related to the arbitration of the Ron Martinez
termination.
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: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-055
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 58 and 59.
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Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 57)
57. Summary of Coastal Bend Birth Defects Inquiries
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 57.Dr.James
Mobley,San Patricio Health Authority and Chair of the Regional Health
Awareness Board(RHAB),stated that the purpose of this item is to provided a
summary of the Coastal Bend Birth Defects inquiries.Dr.Mobley recognized
the RHAB members in the audience and presented the following information:
that in 2006,birth defects in Corpus Christi were 84%higher than other Texas
cities;birth defects from 1999-2006;the types of birth defects identified;2008
Texas birth defects registry possible clusters and results;a study map of the
sites;that the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency studied water and
determined that water source was not associated with birth defects;that the
Agency for Toxic Substance Disease registry studied air quality and
determined that air quality rarely reached harmful levels;and the 2018 Texas
Birth Defects Registry study area and conclusions.Dr.Mobley reported that
there are no clear causes for the birth defects.Dr.Mobley stated that birth
defects have been associated with the lack of prenatal care,diabetes,obesity
and smoking.
In response to Mayor McComb,Dr.Mobley stated that mothers are interviewed
to determine associated factors of birth defects.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 31, 37 -38)
31. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contracts for River
Edge Village - Phase 1 Subdivision.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31,authorizing outside city limits water
contracts for River Edge Village-Phase 1 Subdivision.In response to a council
member,Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the
subdivision will utilize septic tanks and the wastewater construction fee
exemption was approved at a previous Council meeting.There were no
comments from the public.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Garza. This Resolution was passed 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
Enactment No:031715
37. Second Reading Ordinance - Interlocal Agreement with the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority for a permitting program (1st Reading
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3/19/19)
Ordinance authorizing execution of an Interlocal Agreement between City
of Corpus Christi and Port of Corpus Christi Authority for a permitting
program; and waiving building permit requirements for Port of Corpus
Christi Authority property.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 37,an interlocal agreement with the Port of
Corpus Christi Authority(Port)for a permitting program.Errol Summerlin,
Citizens Alliance for Fairness and Progress,requested that this item be tabled
to allow the Hillcrest neighborhood to determine whether the agreement
affects Port-owned properties located in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Council members and Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez
discussed the following topics:that the agreement applies to all Port properties
within the City limits;that the agreement does not exempt the Port from
zoning,health permits,demolition permits,and fire permits;that the Port shall
require all new construction or renovation of buildings,structures,facilities
and infrastructure to meet or exceed applicable City Code standards;the
termination clause;the reason the Port is required to follow zoning
requirements;that the agreement is patterned after other cities;a presentation
from the Port to include an update on the buy-out program regarding the new
Harbor Bridge;and the livability plan for the neighborhood.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Smith.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Daniel Pena,2813
Hilbert,spoke in opposition to the Hillcrest Port-owned properties being
included in the agreement and spoke regarding property maintenance and
rodent control issues in the Hillcrest neighborhood.
Council Member Garza withdrew his motion to approve the ordinance and
Council Member Smith withdrew his second.
Council Member Roy made a motion to table this item until April 9,2019,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez.This Item was tabled with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
38. Second Reading Ordinance -Creating Industrial District No.4(1st
Reading 3/19/19)
Ordinance authorizing the establishment of Industrial District No. 4 within
the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; and
authorizing Industrial District Agreement No. 102 with Epic Y-Grade
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Logistics, L.P.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 38,creating Industrial District No.4.Errol
Summerlin,Coastal Alliance to Protect Our Environment(CAPE)expressed
concern regarding industrial development and its affects on the environment.
In response to a council member,Director of Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn
stated that this industrial district is northwest of the Lynodell facility on Violet
Road located in Nueces County outside the city limits and adjacent to Industrial
District No.2.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031721
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 42 -44)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff had a planned presentation on Item 44.
42. Purchase of two Ford F-150 crew cab trucks for the Police
Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of two Ford F-150 crew cab trucks from
Silsbee Ford Inc. of Silsbee, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$62,736.10.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
43. Resolution authorizing a service agreement for maintenance and
inspection of fire extinguishers
Resolution rejecting the apparent low bid of Cintas Corporation and the
apparent second low bid of Draco Fire and Safety, LLC as
non-responsive and authorizing a five-year service agreement for fire
extinguishers annual maintenance and inspection with IFS Fire and
Safety Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, as the lowest responsive bidder, for
an amount not to exceed $153,175.50.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
44. Motion appointing Council Member Everett Roy to the American
Bank Center's Advisory Council.
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This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 45-49)
45. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 1401 North Alameda Street.
Case No. 0219-02 HCS 311, LLC: Request for rezoning a property at or
near 1401 North Alameda Street from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to
the "IL" Light Industrial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 20, 2019):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the
"IL" Light Industrial District
Applicants Request(3/4 Vote Required)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1401 North Alameda Street from
the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the"IL" Light Industrial District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 45.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 laydown yard.Ms.Nixon-Mendez
presented the following information:an aerial overview of the subject
property;the zoning pattern;a rendering of the potential laydown yard;the
vacant and improved lots in the area;the neighborhood amenities;
transportation access;and"RM-1"and"IL"land use comparisons.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that Planning Commission and staff recommend denial of
the zoning change.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the number of
residents in the area;the vacant property in the area;the noise impact;the
scheduled completion of the new Harbor Bridge;when the expected
redevelopment is proposed to take place;the Downtown Area Development
Plan,including redevelopment of the neighborhood;decommissioning of the
old wastewater treatment plant;that the laydown yard is a short-term use of
the property;the homes occupied adjacent to the property;that the property is
located in an opportunity zone;that the property is located across from the
Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant;the zoning pattern for the area;when
the Downtown Area Development Plan was approved;a council member
recommended zoning"RM-1/SP"with a five-year expiration;that the property
was previously the Northside Manor Apartments.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.George Clower,415 Starr,
representative for the applicant,spoke regarding:a background of the subject
property;the challenges with finding a buyer for the property;the property's
proximity to the treatment plant;noise in the area;the realignment of the
Harbor Bridge;challenges associated with multi-family and affordable housing
in the area;that the area is predominately industrial;and stated that the
applicant is open to a special permit.Daniel Pena,2813 Hulbirt;Adam
Carrington,2949 Riverbend Court;Maury Wolfson,3535 Santa Fe,Lamont
Taylor,522 Hancock;Eddie Jackson Mathis,4721 Angela;Gwendolyn Y.
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Coleman,1207 Sam Rankin;and Errol Summerlin,Citizens Alliance for
Fairness and Progress,spoke regarding the redevelopment of the area,the
proposed livability plan and in opposition to the zoning change.Tim Clower,
415 Starr Street,spoke regarding the safety issues in the area and in support of
the zoning change.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:the reduction of residential in
the area;concern with redevelopment of the area; protection of historical
areas;when the Downtown Area Development Plan was approved;and
industrial uses in the area.
Council Member Roy made a motion to table this item to April 16,2019 to allow
staff work with the applicant regarding a special permit,seconded by Council
Member Smith.This Item was tabled 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
46. Second Reading Ordinance- Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 3502 County Road 7B. (1st Reading 3126/19)
Case No. 0219-03 Mostaghasi Investment Trust: Request for rezoning
property at or near 3502 County Road 7B from the "FR" Farm Rural
District and the "CG-2" General Commercial District to the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 20, 2019):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "FR" Farm Rural District and
the "CG-2" General Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3502 County Road 7B from the
"FR" Farm Rural District and the "CG-2" General Commercial District to
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 46.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for construction of single-family homes.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.
Council Member Hernandez 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:
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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
47. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Rezoning for a
Property located at or near 213 Kleberg Place.
Case No. 0219-04 SCCBH, LLC: Request for rezoning property at or
near 213 Kleberg Place from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the
"CR-1" Resort Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (February 20, 2019):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RM-AT" Multifamily AT District
to the "CR-1" Resort Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 213 Kleberg Place from the
"RM-AT" Multifamily AT District to the "CR-1" Resort Commercial District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 47.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for 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.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approve 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
48. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Amending the
Unified Development Code regarding bars,taverns or pubs
Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code regarding specific
standards relating to bars, taverns or pubs.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 48.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Unified
Development Code(UDC)regarding the specific standards related to bars,
taverns or pubs to align the UDC with the City's Municipal Codes.This item was
tabled at the September 11,2018 City Council meeting to allow time to conduct
public outreach.Ms.Nixon-Mendez presented the following information:the
distance requirements for bars,taverns and pubs;the proposed text
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amendment;distance requirements in other Texas cities;and public notice.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez.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
49. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Urban
Transportation Plan map amendment for a segment of Bronx
Avenue
Ordinance amending Urban Transportation Plan map of Mobility CC, a
transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of
Corpus Christi, by removing a segment of Bronx Avenue.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 49.Director of Development Services Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the Urban
Transportation Plan by removing a segment of Bronx Avenue,a collector street
between Master Drainage Channel 31 and Lipes Boulevard.Mr.McGinn
presented the following information:a map of the subject area;the proposed
amendment;the 2016 Transportation Plan;bicycle mobility;and the proposed
Airline Crossing Unit 3 plans.
Council members discussed the following topics: Del Mar College's previous
request to remove the proposed segment of Bronx Avenue to Yorktown
Boulevard;that Del Mar College is paying for the pedestrian bridge and bicycle
path;the location of Fire Station 17;and the impact the removal of Bronx
Avenue will have on emergency response times.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 50-55)
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50. Resolution for a Supply Agreement to Purchase Water Lab Clinical
Supplies
Resolution authorizing a three-year supply agreement for the purchase of
water lab clinical supplies with IDEXX Distribution, Inc., of Westbrook,
Maine for an amount not to exceed $105,000.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 50.Director of Public Health Annette
Rodriguez stated that the purpose of this item is to authorize a three-year
supply agreement for the purchase of water lab clinical supplies to test water
for bacteria in the amount of$105,000.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded
by Council Member Smith.This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031725
51. Resolution authorizing four service agreements for grounds
maintenance for Parks Groups 11 - 14
Resolution authorizing four 42-month service agreements for grounds
maintenance services for Parks Groups 11 - 14 with MLC Landscaping,
LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$235,193.20.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 51.Interim Director of Parks and Recreation
Becky Perrin stated that the purpose of this item is to approve four 42-month
service agreements for grounds maintenance services for Parks Groups 11 -14
with MLC Landscaping,LLC for the Parks and Recreation Department for a
total amount not to exceed$235,193.20.Ms.Perrin provided a list of the parks
in each park group. There were no comments from the public.
Council members discussed the following topics:appreciation to Parks and
Recreation staff for finding alternative options to save on costs; if contracts
require that contract employees be U.S.citizens and prohibit undocumented
labor;the contract language related to"Verification Regarding Israel";and
that Parks and Recreation group leaders inspect and accept services as well as
report broken or damaged areas of the parks.
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:
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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
Enactment No:031726
52. Purchase of Cisco Smartnet network equipment, support and
maintenance
Motion authorizing the purchase of Cisco Smartnet network equipment
support and maintenance for one year with Computer Solutions of San
Antonio, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $103,413.99.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 52.Interim Director of IT Peter Collins stated
that the purpose of this item is to purchase Cisco Smartnet network equipment
support and maintenance for one year with Computer solutions for a total
amount not to exceed$103,413.99.There were no comments from the Council
or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina
and Council Member Roy
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-054
53. Resolution authorizing an agreement for renewal of software
support, maintenance and hosting with Bentley Systems for
Utilities and Development Services
Resolution authorizing a three-year agreement for renewal of software
support, maintenance, and hosting with Bentley Systems, Inc. of Exton,
Pennsylvania for a total amount not to exceed $457,993.66.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 53.Interim Director of IT Peter Collins stated
that the purpose of this item is to approve a three-year agreement for renewal
of software support,maintenance,and hosting with Bentley Systems,Inc.for a
total amount not to exceed$457,993.66 for Utilities and Development Services.
There were no comments from the public.
A council member asked questions regarding the efficiency of the program and
work flow process and requested an update regarding the implementation.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Roy.This Resolution was passed and approved
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with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031727
54. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 4130 South Alameda Street(Public Hearing held 1/22/19)(1st
Reading Tabled 1/22/19)(1st Reading 2/12/19)(Tabled 3/19/19)
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.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (December 12, 2018):
Approval of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District
to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 4130 South Alameda Street from
the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"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)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 54,rezoning of property located at 4130 South
Alameda.Director of Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the
second reading of this item was tabled at the March 19,2019 Council meeting
to allow staff to meet with the neighborhood stakeholders and the applicant to
discuss a compromise.At the March 19,2019 meeting,an alternative zoning
was discussed for Tracts 1 and 2 to an"RS-6/SP"to allow all uses in the"RM-1"
zoning,with the exemption of boarding homes and dormitory living,allowing
for commercial uses in Tract 1.The discussion included use of shrubs for
screening.Ms.Nixon-Mendez reported that the applicant has rejected the
proposal.Staff is recommending a motion to amend the ordinance as
presented to include the metes and bounds description of tracts as presented
by staff,and to revise the first condition of the"RM-1/SP"to remove the phrase
"or without"to prohibit drive-through or drive-in facilities.
In response to a council member,Ms.Nixon-Mendez clarified the amendment.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the the ordinance to include
the metes and bounds description of tracts as presented by staff,and to revise
the first condition of the"RM-1/SP"to remove the phrase"or without"to
prohibit drive-through or drive-in facilities,seconded by Council Member Garza
and passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Mark Adame,819 N.
Upper Broadway,representative for the applicant,spoke in support of the
rezoning and stated that the applicant has agreed to landscape for screening.
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Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza.This Ordinance was passed on second
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031728
55. Initiating annexation of up to 5,700 acres along the north side of
Corpus Christi Bay
Resolution declaring City's intent to begin annexation of up to 5,700
acres of land into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi,
directing the City Manager to prepare a service plan for the extension of
municipal services to the proposed annexation area, and setting two
public hearings on annexation.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 55.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to initiate annexation procedures
of up to 5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.Mr.McGinn
presented the following information:the process cities follow to initiate
annexation;background on the subject property;an aerial overview of the
annexation area;that the area is entirely within the City of Corpus Christi's
extraterritoral jurisdiction(ETJ);the annexation tract;the proposed annexation
schedule;and staffs recommendation to move forward with the proposed
annexation schedule and direct the Interim City Manager to prepare the
required service plan and set two public hearings.
Council members discussed the following topics:a financial analysis regarding
the City's obligations,including drainage and related issues with the San
Patricio Drainage District; how long the area has been in the City's ETJ;that
the City of Corpus Christi is the only municipality that can annex this property;
that the San Patricio Municipal Water District purchases all of their water from
the City of Corpus Christi;that the City of Corpus Christi has negotiated and
actively had discussions with industries in the subject area; H.B.347 regarding
annexation;and Mary Rhodes Pipeline.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Bobby Nedbalek,San
Patricio County,and Rob Jorgenson,131 Sabine,Portland,Texas,spoke in
opposition to annexation.
Mayor McComb stated that the City of Corpus Christi has a right to annex this
area and is doing what is in the best interest of the community.
Council Member Smith 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 Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:031729
Mayor McComb called for a recess at 5:53 p.m.Mayor McComb reconvened the
Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM -56)
56. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for Local Emergncy Planning Committee (LEPC)for Fire
Department
Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept a
grant to the City of Corpus Christi/Nueces County Local Emergency
Planning Committee in the amount of$5,000 from Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality; and appropriating $5,000 in No. 1062 LEPC
Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 56.Joanne Salge,Fire Department,stated that
the purpose of this item is to accept a grant from the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ)to support the City of Corpus Christi-Nueces
County Local Emergency Planning Committee(LEPC)in the amount of$5,000.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina 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: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 3- Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez and Council
Member Roy
Abstained: 0
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 58 -60)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 60.The Council went into
executive session at 6:02 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
7:33 p.m.
60. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
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(Personnel Matters)to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 60.Mayor McComb announced that a Special
City Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday,April 2,2019 at 9:00 a.m.
regarding the new City Manager search.Mayor McComb stated that the item
will be discussed in executive session and anticipates that the list will be
narrowed down to finalists.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.The following item
was identified:an update from the North Beach Task Force on April 9,2019.
U. ADJOURNMENT •
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
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