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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 April 23, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on April 30, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of April 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 23,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Kevin Jennings, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Pastor Kevin Jennings gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Mike Gillis,
Animal Care Services Program Manager.
Animal Services Manager Mike Gillis 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.
Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
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E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring April 16, 2019, "TLC Complete Care Recognition
Day".
Proclamation declaring April 21-27, 2019, "Medical Laboratory
Professionals Week".
Proclamation declaring April 21-27, 2019, "National Community
Development Week".
Proclamation declaring April 28-May 4, 2019, "Maternal Mental Health
Awareness Week"and May 1, 2019, "Maternal Mental Health Awareness
Day".
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019, "National Children's Mental
Health Awareness Week".
Commendation for John LaRue.
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and a commendation and
conducted the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed board and
committee members.
J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so. You will
not be allowed to speak again, however, when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary. Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD, flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate. All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public.City Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
period.Norma Rivera,7525 Exeter,spoke regarding:testing of the Police
Departments autowrecker service dispatch system;clarified statements made
during public comment at the April 16,2019;and an alleged conflict of interest
involving Mike Staff,and requested a special counsel to investigate.Carl
Morgan,2806 Thunder Bay Court,spoke regarding autowrecker towing
procedures and an alleged conflict of interest involving Mike Staff.David Diaz,
4642 Oso Parkway,spoke in support of City Manager candidate Lee Feldman.
James T.C.Chadden, 1718 Arlington,requested shade structures at Sherrill
Park.John Medina,4931 Mokry,spoke regarding addressing homelessness in
the City.Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen,spoke regarding climate change.Tina
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Butler, 1450 Cambridge,invited the City Council to the 2nd Annual"Juneteenth
in the Crest"on Saturday,June 15,2019 at Cole Park.Margareta Fratila,3606
Tripoli,requested that the City Council consider hiring a city manager that
communicates with the public regarding their concerns and spoke regarding
traffic and street signs.
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 public meeting for the design phase of Lipes Boulevard from Yorktown
Boulevard to Staples Street will be held on Wednesday,April 24,2019 at Kaffie
Middle School.Citizens are invited to attend the open house at 5:30 p.m.with
the presentation beginning at 6:00 p.m.2)The Vessel Turn-In Program begins
Wednesday,April 24,2019 through Saturday,April 27,2019 at the Laguna
Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant,2017 Jester Street in Flour Bluff.The
public is invited to take advantage of the free event to dispose of unwanted
and inoperable boats.Citizens can schedule and preregister at
www.cctexas.com/vtip.3)A ribbon cutting will be held at Salinas Park, 1354
Airport Road,on Saturday,April 27,2019 at 10:00 a.m.4)Interim City Manager
Selman stated that the Columbus replica ship, La Nina,sunk overnight and the
cause has yet to be determined.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim City Manager Selman introduced Interim IT Director Peter Collins who
provided the following information regarding the City's Infor Software and
utility billing system:the progress on the Development Services portal
including:the Dynamic Portal link,which includes:a training guide,
information on signing up for one-on-one training,register for an online
account;apply for a permit,pay fees,print permit card,look up a permit,
schedule an inspection,view inspection results,clone an application;training;
and results;the Bentley software testing; use of kiosks;field inspection's
wireless mobile app;and testing on missed utility bills.
Council members discussed the following topics:the length of the training
course;the progress regarding the Gas Department's meter transmission units
(MTU); issues regarding data collection units(DCU);the number of no-reads
from MTUs; public awareness of the Development Services portal;and if there
is a sequence of steps to assist users through the Development Services
permitting process.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 16, 2019 and Special Meeting of April 15, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member
Hernandez and passed unanimously(Council Member Roy-absent).
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H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Standards Board
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Human Relations Commission
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Building Standards Board
Council Member Roy made a motion to appoint Navid Zarghooni(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Council Member Smith made a motion to reappoint Keith Selman,Rudy
Bentancourt,Pat Eldridge(Alternate),Rebecca Huerta(Alternate),Lawrence
Mikolajczyk(Alternate),Richie Quintero,Tom Tagliabue,Mark Van Vleck
(Alternate)and appoint Dan McGinn,seconded by Council Member Hunter and
passed unanimously.
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Rudy Garza,Michael T.Hunter,
Ben Molina,and Greg Smith,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and
passed unanimously.
Human Relations Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to appoint Marigold C.Boone(Youth),Andrew
S.Leeton(Youth),and Andrea I.Reyes(Youth),seconded by Council Member
Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Howard L.Schauer,
seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Water Resources Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Brian Williams(Wholesale
Treated),Faren K.Von Duben(Large Commercial Customer),Joelle Francois
(Residential Customer),Roberto A. Reece(Military Facility)and Rocky Freund
(Nueces River Representative)and to appoint Barrett Fines(Port Industries
Representative),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
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EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 10)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda Council members requested
that Items 4 and 7 be pulled for individual consideration.There were no
comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
5. Service Agreement for Information Technology Consulting
Services
Motion authorizing a professional service agreement for IT consulting
services with Peter Collins of Corpus Christi, Texas for a not to exceed
value of$160,000.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-062
6. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the Wastewater Collection
System Master Plan by relocating lift station 13 to the as-built
location (1st Reading 9/16/19)
Ordinance amending the Wastewater Collection System Master Plan, an
element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
by relocating Lift Station 13 to the as-built location and adjusting
alignment/size of the collection lines as identified in the Wastewater
Collection System Master Plan, Oso W.R.P. Service Area, Area 1, as
identified in the Master Sanitary Sewer Plan for the Southern Portion of
Corpus Christi, Texas 1983; amending related elements of the City's
Comprehensive Plan; providing for severance; and providing for
publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031743
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating State
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Grant for Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
account for training and equipment(1st Reading 4/16/19)
Ordinance accepting $26,109.20 from State of Texas - Law Enforcement
Officer Standards and Education Account; and appropriating $26,109.20
in Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031744
9. Second Reading Ordinance -Cession agreement to cede
extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain areas to the City of Portland
(1st Reading 4/16/19)
Ordinance providing for the cession by the City of Corpus Christi to the
City of Portland of all annexation rights and police powers over and in
certain tracts of land, by mutual agreement; and providing for publication.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. 031745
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving amendment to TIRZ#2
Project and Financing Plan (1st Reading 4/16/19)
Ordinance approving the amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone#2 amended Project & Financing Plans approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Corpus Christi, Texas,
regarding the approval of funds up to $4,000,000 for the Park Road 22
Bridge Project.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031746
4. Payment for Cleaning of Sanitary Sewer Mains in the Downtown
Area
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to ratify payment to
Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc., in the amount of$194,768.75 for the cleaning of
8,044.9 linear feet of sanitary sewer mains in the downtown area
(Broadway Basin).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4,ratifying payment to Ace Pipe Cleaning,Inc.
for the cleaning of sanitary sewer mains in the downtown area. Executive
Director of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo and a council member discussed the
following topics: ratifying a payment that has already been paid;that in
November 2018,there was a request to expand the existing contract with CSI
Consolidated,LLC by 25%for$268,000;that the renewal of the contract is for
$536,000; if the funding that was approved on December 4,2018 will be used to
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pay for the contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning,Inc.;that the 25%expansion was
to facilitate finishing up the work;and that going forward,ensuring there is
adequate funding to meet contractural obligations.There were no comments
from the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 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: M2019-061
7. Second Reading Ordinance- Dedicating Wetland Preserve for
Harbor Bridge Replacement Project(HBRP) (1st Reading 4/16/19)
Ordinance declaring and dedicating 16.744 acres of land located on
North Beach as a wetland preserve; authorizing execution of the deed
restriction and actions necessary to maintain the protected property as a
wetland preserve subject to the conditions of U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Permit and Final Mitigation Plan for the US 181 Harbor Bridge
Replacement Project filed by Flatiron-Dragados, LLC.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7,dedicating wetland preserve for the Harbor
Bridge Replacement Project.Mayor McComb stated that the City Council
received additional information prior to the Council meeting and
recommended that the item be tabled to allow staff time to review the
information.There were no comments from the public.
Mayor McComb made a motion to table this item,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
L. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 11)
Mayor McComb recessed the Regular council meeting at 1:09 p.m.to hold a
special meeting of the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
11. Special Meeting of the North Padre Island Development
Corporation
This Corporation Meeting was held.
M. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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Mayor McComb reconvened the regular Council meeting at 1:14 p.m.
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 12 - 16)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter abstained from Item 15.Interim
City Manager Keith Selman did not have any planned presentations.
12. Resolution authorizing a Service Agreement for Autoscale System
Support for Solid Waste Operations
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement for autoscale
hardware and software maintenance support with Mettler Toledo, Inc., of
Columbus, Ohio for a total amount not to exceed $84,647.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
13. Purchase of Guns for the Police Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of new guns and exchange of trade-ins
for credit for the Corpus Christi Police Department from Proforce Law
Enforcement, of Prescott, Arizona for a total amount not to exceed
$149,840.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
14. Purchase of Police Utility Vehicles for the Police Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of 23, 2020 Ford Police Interceptors
from Silsbee Ford Inc. of Silsbee, Texas and five 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe
police pursuit vehicles from Lake Country Chevrolet of Jasper, Texas for
a combined total amount not to exceed $988,851.50 as per the following:
Silsbee Ford Inc. Lake Country Chevrolet
Silsbee, Texas Jasper, Texas
$805,691.00 $183,160.50
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
15. Resolution for Renewal of Property Insurance for City-Owned
Property
Resolution authorizing renewal of property insurance, including All Risk,
Flood, Named Storm, Wind/Hail, Earthquake, and Equipment Breakdown
insurance, through Carlisle Insurance Agency, Broker of Record, for
upcoming policy year(May 5, 2019 - May 5, 2020) in exchange for annual
premium of$2,194,681.15.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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16. Service Agreement for Mowing and Grounds Maintenence
Services Of Street Rights-of-Way, Circles and Medians for Storm
Water Group 1
Motion authorizing a 42-month service agreement for mowing and
grounds maintenance services of street rights-of-way, circles and
medians for Storm Water Group 1 with CML Services, LLC of Corpus
Christi, Texas fora total amount not to exceed $309,721.28.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 30 -32)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Item 31.The Council went into executive session at 1:14 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 2:09 p.m.
31. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.074
(Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 31.
P. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 17 - 18)
17. First Public Hearing - La Quinta Corridor Annexation
Public hearing on a proposed annexation of up to 1,500 acres of land
generally located along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay within San
Patricio County. This annexation includes parcels of land located
between the Cities of Portland and Gregory from US Highway 181 to
Farm-to-Market 2986; and parcels of land located south of State Highway
35, east of US Highway 181, and west of La Quinta Road.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the first public hearing as
part of the annexation process for the La Quinta Corridor.Mr.McGinn
presented the following information:the annexation milestones;an overview
of the annexation area;the annexation tract;the annexation area profile;the
municipal service plan;and next steps.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
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public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
18. Second Public Hearing for the Annexation of 161.56 acres in the
London Area
Public hearing on a proposed annexation of land generally located on
both sides of County Road 33 and to the north of FM 43.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.Director of Planning and ESI Daniel
McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to hold the second public hearing
as part of the petition requesting annexation by area landowners of
approximately 161.56 acres in the London Area.Mr.McGinn presented the
following information: background on the annexation process;an aerial
overview of the annexation tract;the proposed development plan;the fiscal
impact analysis; projected revenues;infrastructure/utility improvements to
County Road 33;projected increase in street construction revenues;and an
annexation schedule.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
Council members discussed the following topics:that this is a voluntary
annexation requested by the developers;that the cost of arterials and
collectors is not included in the fiscal impact analysis;a future conversation to
address arterials and collectors during the annexation process;a request by a
council member for staff to provide a presentation and recommendation
regarding public improvement districts,municipal utility districts or other
options to address projects in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
John Medina,4931 Mokry,asked questions regarding the location of the
annexation and access to the subdivision.Bart Braselton,5905 Lago Vista
Drive,stated that the developers are working with partners in the area for ways
to facilitate funding for County Road 33.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council members and staff discussed the following:the portion of County Road
22 that is being annexed;the entity responsible for improving County Road 33
in the future;the reason the City is not annexing the remaining portion of
County Road 33;discussions with Nueces County and London Independent
School District;that if the roadway is improved and dedicated to the City,the
City would be responsible for the road;that if the road remains outside the
incorporated area,Nueces County would be responsible for the road;cost
associated with public safety protection and response;that the City currently
answers calls for public safety outside the city-limits;and the need for
additional public safety officers in the area in the future.
Q. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 19 - 20)
19. Second Reading Ordinance-Approving a Developer Agreement
for Park Road 22 Bridge (1st Reading 4/16/19)
Ordinance appropriating $4,000,000 from the TIRZ#2 fund for
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construction of the Park Road 22 Bridge; and approving a developer
agreement with Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC and Padre Island
Holdings, LLC, which certifies the availability of$11,696,319.50 for the
construction of the Park Road 22 Bridge and requires the award of the
construction contract for the bridge after the third-party canal is
completed.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19,a developer agreement with Diamond
Beach Holdings,LLC and Padre Island Holdings,LLC for development of the
third-party canal for the Park Road 22 Bridge.Assistant City Manager Mark Van
Vleck and council members discussed the following topics:that construction on
the Park Road 22 Bridge will not commence until the canal and bulkhead are
substantially complete;the cost of the Park Road 22 Bridge;that if bids for the
bridge are higher than anticipated,staff will bring back to City Council;and the
expected completion date of the canal.There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 031747
20. Service Agreement for Body Worn Cameras for the Police
Department
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for body worn cameras
for the Police Department with Turn-Key Mobile, Inc., of Jefferson City,
Missouri for a total amount not to exceed $509,215.
Mayor McComb referred to item 20.Police Chief Mike Markle stated that the
purpose of this item is to approve a five-year service agreement for body worn
cameras for the Police Department with Turn-Key Mobile,Inc.for a total
amount not to exceed$509,215.
Council members and Chief Markle discussed the following topics:that repair
and maintenance of the cameras are included in the agreement;the benefits
of body worn cameras;that the City saved money by storing the data from the
camera locally; and a council member requested information regarding grants
City-wide.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.John Medina,4931
Mokry,spoke in support of this item and requested that the City release the
footage from body cameras related to a recent shooting involving Corpus
Christi police officers.Chief Markle stated that the City does not release
information during an active investigation.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
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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: M2019-063
R. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -28)
Mayor McComb referred to First Reading Ordinances.There were no
comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Items 21 -28,seconded by
Council Member Hunter.These Ordinances were passed on first reading and
approved with one vote.
21. First Reading Ordinance-Appropriating funds for"one-time"
purchases for the Police Department
Ordinance appropriating $74,920 from the Unreserved Fund Balance in
the Crime Control District Fund for"one-time" expenditures and
amending the FY2018-2019 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance
No. 031504 by increasing expenditures by $74,920.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
22. First Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating Homeland
Security -Operation Stonegarden Grant funds within the Police
Department
Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of$250,000 from the State of
Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for funding eligible
under FY2018 Department of Homeland Security Grant Program
Operation Stonegarden; and appropriating $250,000 in Police Grants
Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
23. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Click It or Ticket program within the Police
Department
Ordinance accepting $17,987.36 from State of Texas, Department of
Transportation for FY2019 Click It or Ticket program grant; and
appropriating $17,987.36 in Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
24. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating a Citgo
donation for the Fire Department
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation from Citgo in the
amount of$175,000 to be used to support the Corpus Christi Fire
Department; and appropriating the funds into the Fire Grant Fund No.
1062.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
25. First Reading Ordinance -Contract with Naval Air Station Corpus
Christi for Wastewater Line Repairs
Ordinance authorizing contract with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
(NASCC) for$232,411.38 and change order for$40,769.24 for NASCC
wastewater line repairs; and appropriating said payments upon receipt in
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the No. 4200 Wastewater Utilities Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
26. First Reading Ordinance -Amending the AEP Texas, Inc. Electric
Franchise Fee 5% Increase
Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Corpus Christi amending the
franchise with AEP Texas Inc. to change compensation or consideration
to be paid for use of the public rights-of-way; providing an effective date;
providing for acceptance by AEP Texas Inc.; finding and determining that
the meetings at which this ordinance was considered were open to the
public and in accordance with Texas law.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance -Approving an additional tariff for AEP
Texas, Inc. Electric Franchise Fee 5% Increase
Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi approving an
additional tariff for the recovery of franchise fees not currently being
recovered in base rates by AEP Texas Inc.; and finding and determining
that the meetings at which this ordinance was considered were open to
the public and in accordance with Texas law.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
28. First Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating Revenue
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for Revocable Easement to Epic Crude Pipeline, LP
Ordinance accepting and appropriating $41,029 of revenue from Epic
Crude Pipeline, LP; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute
a Revocable Easement to Epic Crude Pipeline, LP to permit one 30-inch
pipeline for transportation of crude oil across City owned property known
as Mobile Estates Park, operated by the City Park& Recreation
Department; appropriating the compensation received into its
Community Enrichment Fund No. 4720.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Garza
Abstained: 0
S. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 29)
29. How to Create a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone for the North
Beach Area
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.Business Liaison Arlene Medrano stated
that the purpose of this item is to provide an overview of how to create a Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone(TIRZ)for the North Beach area.Ms.Medrano
presented the following information:tools for local economic development;tax
increment financing(TIF);a graph on how a TIRZ works;the City's current TIRZ
located on the island and downtown;TIRZ requirements; developed and
undeveloped areas;TIRZ created by petition; limitations on TIRZ boundaries;
the procedure for creating a TIRZ;the contents of the financing plan and
project plan;and next steps.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the economic
feasibility study;that either a city or a county can create a TIRZ; if the City has
engaged in conversations with other taxing entities related to participation in
the TIRZ;the need to have a partnership with other taxing entities in order to
create a TIRZ;the cost of a feasibility study;the potential investment;the
difference between an opportunity zone and a TIRZ;that the Texas State
Aquarium and U.S.S.Lexington pay only sales tax;that the report from Urban
Engineering will provide information regarding the cost of a canal to address
drainage on North Beach;staffs meeting with the North Beach Infrastructure
Taskforce;and the amount of funding the City has already spent to address
drainage on North Beach.
Interim City Manager Keith Selman read the project scope provided by Urban
Engineering regarding the Canal Feasibility Study.Council members asked
questions regarding the inclusion of the cost of the canal and expanding the
scope to include other alternatives to address the drainage.
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Larry Urban,Urban Engineering,discussed the feasibility and effectiveness of a
canal to address drainage on North Beach.
Council members discussed the following topics:the economic feasibility
study;the preliminary list of projects;the definition of residential property in a
TIRZ;that the project list include drainage,beach erosion,beach access,and
parking;other studies the City has regarding flood mitigation on North Beach;
if the canal concept is to mitigate flooding or be an amenity for economic
development;the difficulties of a TIRZ financing the drainage problem;
expanding the scope to include other alternatives to mitigate the drainage
problem; how the City engaged the services of Urban Engineering;the
estimated cost of drainage solutions;an analysis of water features that include
creating ponds to inventory the water;if a canal concept would work on North
Beach;and the estimated amount of funding a TIRZ would receive on North
Beach.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion directing the Interim City Manager
to work with Urban Engineering to include additional drainage options and the
associated costs to the canal feasibility study presented,seconded by Council
Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
T. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
U. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 30 -32)
Mayor McComb referred to the day's executive sessions.The Council went into
executive session at 4:08 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
4:53 p.m.
30. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning litigation including, but not limited to, an
electricity rate case expected to be filed with the Texas Public Utilities
Commission by AEP Texas/AEP Texas Central Company/AEP Texas
North Company.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
31. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.074
(Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31 and the following motion was considered:
Motion to appoint Peter D.Zanoni as City Manager,effective May 20,2019 and
authorize the Mayor to execute an employment agreement with said person,
with the following parameters:Annual Base Salary-$300,000 plus 5%at first
anniversary;Vehicle Allowance-$7,200 per year;Cell phone Allowance-$840
per year;457 plan payment-$19,000 per year;all other regular employee
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benefits;Severance-12 months salary&payment of health insurance;and up
to$16,000 for moving&relocation expenses and obligation to establish
residence in City.
Mayor McComb and council members expressed appreciation to Interim City
Manager Keith Selman for his work and dedication while serving as interim
and thanked City staff and the volunteers who assisted during the City Manager
candidate process.
Mayor McComb made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by Council
Member Guajardo.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
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32. 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,
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.
V. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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W. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m.
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