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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 30, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on May 14, 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,April 30,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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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 Senior Pastor Brian Hill, First Baptist Church.
Pastor Brian Hill gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States to be led by Fred Segundo,
Director of Aviation.
Director of Aviation Fred Segundo 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: 8- 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,
and Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Everett Roy
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 11, 2019, "Lemonade Day Coastal Bend".
Proclamation declaring May 13, 2019, "National Peace Officers'
Memorial Day" and May 12-18, 2019, National Police Officers' Week".
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019, "Drinking Water Week".
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019, "National Small Business
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2019, "Recognition of the Better
Business Bureau and Their Support for'National Small Business Week"'.
Proclamation declaring May 2019, "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission,
Committee and Corporation Members.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations 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.Kathleen Engler,5222 McArdle,spoke regarding the violation of her
civil rights.Tracey Crown,3226 Bimini, requested that the City Council
consider reinstating the hours of operation at the Janet Harte Public Library.
Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding the upcoming 2019 Juneteenth
Freedom of Emancipation Celebration,honoring pastors,and invited the City
Council to attend the Solomon M.Coles Banquet on June 17,2019 at the
Emerald Beach Hotel.John Medina,4931 Mokry,spoke regarding the
following:that the City repair Mokry Drive; Police Chief Mike Markle serving as
Interim Assistant City Manager;and changes to the agenda format.Rob
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Graban,202 Surfside; Lel Arandela,4425 Cobblestone;and Anne Foote,4217
Gulfbreeze,spoke regarding Agenda Item 16,dedicating wetland preserve for
the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project,and requested that the City Council
table the item to allow for public input from the North Beach residents and
business owners.Carolyn Vaughn,4214 Spring Creek,thanked Police Chief
Mike Markle for serving as Interim Assistant City Manager and requested that
the City Council consider the proposed amendments to Agenda Item 16,
dedicating wetland preserve for the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project.
Margareta Fratila 3606 Tripoli,spoke regarding the selection of the new City
Manager and better communication between the City and the public.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.Interim City Manager
Keith Selman reported on the following topics:
C. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman stated that the City is moving forward to
increase staffing and hours of operation at the Janet Harte Public Library. 2)
The City received a superior public water system designation in 2018 from the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ)for the City's public
drinking water.3)Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 7,2019 through May
13,2019.Information can be found at www.cctexas.com/beready.4)The Vessel
Turn-In Program was a successful event with 66 boats and 31 trailers being
collected.5)Interim City Manager Selman reported that the Columbus replica
ship,La Nina,has been removed from the Marina and is being towed to
Aransas Pass.6)Interim City Manager Selman recognized Assistant City
Manager Mark Van Vleck for receiving the Credentialed Manager designation
from the International City/County Management Association(ICMA).7)Mayor
Joe McComb will walk the plank of the Red Dragon Pirate Ship to kick off the
82nd Annual Buc Days Festival on May 2,2019 at 6:00 p.m.at the L-Head at the
Marina.
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 external audit;the Development Services portal;
implementation of the Bentley System;the testing of missed utility bills;and
that the grace period for disconnects of utility bills ends May 31,2019.
Council members discussed the following topics:the end of the grace period;
development of training manuals for Development Services;to provide user
manuals for the system that is being used by Municipal Court;and the number
of missed utility bill accounts.
b. CORPUS CHRISTI FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Mayor McComb referred to the review of the Corpus Christi Firefighters'
Retirement System.Matt Wood,Board Chairman of the Corpus Christi
Firefighters'Retirement System(CCFFRS)presented information on the
following topics regarding the CCFFRS:a comparison among other Texas
Local Firefighters Retirement Act systems;funding basics;and
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contributions/distributions from 2006-2018.Mark Fenlaw,Rudd and Wisdom,
Inc.,consulting actuaries for the CCFFRS,presented the following information
regarding the CCFFRS system:a comparison of contributions that the City and
other city employees are making to the Texas Municipal Retirement System
(TMRS);system soundness;December 31,2016 actuarial valuation results;steps
taken to strengthen the system;the City's actuarial audit and
recommendations;anticipated results from implementing actuarial audit
recommendations;a history of benefit increases for retirees; requirements for
benefit increases; retiree benefit data;and the City's vested interest in the
CCFFRS system.
Council members discussed the following topics: implementation of the
actuarial audit recommendations;the last time the city increased contributions;
that there is not a cost-of-living adjustment in the plan;the current unfunded
liability;the number of years to pay off the unfunded liability;the increased
age in the mortality tables;that reducing the rate of return has increased the
City's unfunded liability;adjustments to cover amortization;and the equation
for the City increasing the contribution by 1%.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 18)
18. First Public Hearing -Annexation on the North Side of Corpus
Christi Bay -TO BE HELD AT 1:00 P.M.
Public hearing on a proposed annexation of up to 5,700 acres of land
generally located along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay within San
Patricia County between the Cities of Gregory and Ingleside. This
annexation includes parcels of land located between State Highway 35
and Corpus Christi Bay; and between La Quinta Road and County Road
93 and the western bounds of the City of Ingleside's extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 18.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 of approximately
5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.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
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 23, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Barrera
and passed unanimously(Council Member Roy-absent).
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H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 -16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.City Secretary Rebecca L.
Huerta announced that Council Member Hunter abstained from Item 6.A
council member requested that Items 7, 13,14,and 16 be pulled for individual
consideration.There were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Hernandez,to approve the Consent Agenda.The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
3. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031748
4. 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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-065
5. Purchase of Police Utility Vehicles for the Police Department
Motion authorizing the purchase of 23, 2020 Ford Police Interceptors
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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 passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-066
8. Second Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for"one-time"
purchases for the Police Department(1st Reading 4/23/19)
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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031750
9. Second Reading Ordinance-Accepting and appropriating
Homeland Security -Operation Stonegarden Grant funds within
the Police Department(1st Reading 4/23/19)
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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031751
10. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating grant
funds for the Click It or Ticket program within the Police
Department(1st Reading 4/23/19)
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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031752
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11. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and appropriating a Citgo
donation for the Fire Department(1st Reading 4/23/19)
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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031753
12. Second Reading Ordinance-Contract with Naval Air Station
Corpus Christi for Wastewater Line Repairs (1st Reading 4/23/19)
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
the No. 4200 Wastewater Utilities Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031754
15. Second Reading Ordinance -Accepting and Appropriating
Revenue for Revocable Easement to Epic Crude Pipeline, LP (1st
Reading 4/23/19)
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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031755
6. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6.There were no comments from the public.
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Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Barrera.This Resolution 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 Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Enactment No:031749
7. 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 for a total amount not to exceed $309,721.28.
Mayor McComb referred to Rem 7.A council member spoke regarding the
contract not including language requiring that the vendor comply with all
federal and state employment laws.City Attorney Miles K.Risley and Director
of Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker discussed:sections of the agreement
pertaining to all federal,state and local laws,rules and regulations;the City's
ability to terminate the contract subject to a breach of the contract;and the
debarment conviction language in the City's Code of Ordinances.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table this item to allow staff to
revise the contract to include language regarding state and federal
employment laws.The motion failed for lack of second.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Mayor McComb.This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Ban-era, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-067
13. Second Reading Ordinance -Amending the AEP Texas, Inc.
Electric Franchise Fee 5% Increase (1st Reading 4/23/19)
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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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13,AEP Texas,Inc.Electric Franchise Fee 5%
increase.City Attorney Miles K.Risley provided a brief overview of Items 13
and 14.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table action on Items 13 and 14
until a final decision is made by the Texas Legislature regarding franchise
fees,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.
Council members discussed the following topics: H.B.3535 and S.B. 1152 that
may reduce the amount of franchise fees that are paid by communication
companies;that the actions are not effective until the end of the year to allow
AEP the opportunity to incorporate the increase into their fees; if delaying
action would have a negative impact regarding the City's budget planning
process;and the impact on the City should the Texas Legislature pass the
franchise fee relief for cable and telephone companies.
This Ordinance was tabled 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 Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
14. Second Reading Ordinance -Approving an additional tariff for
AEP Texas, Inc. Electric Franchise Fee 5% Increase (1st Reading
4/23/19)
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 item was discussed during discussion on Item 13.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was tabled 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 Smith
Absent: 2- Council Member Hunter and Council Member Roy
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Abstained: 0
16. Second Reading Ordinance- Dedicating Wetland Preserve for
Harbor Bridge Replacement Project(HBRP) (1st Reading 4/16/19)
(Tabled 4/23/19)
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 16,dedicating wetland preserve for the Harbor
Bridge Replacement Project.Mayor McComb referred to statements made
during public comment regarding public input on the wetland preserve and
spoke regarding the City's commitment to the Texas Department of
Transportation(TxDOT)regarding the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project.
A substitute ordinance was provided to City Council with amendments.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the ordinance,as
presented in the substitute ordinance,seconded by Council Member Barrera.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.Carrie Robertson Meyer,
4401 Gulfbreeze,stated that property owners were not notified regarding the
wetland preserve and spoke in opposition to the ordinance.
The motion to amend the ordinance was passed unanimously(Council Member
Roy-absent).
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Hunter.This Ordinance was passed
on second reading as amended 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 Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
Enactment No. 031756
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 25 -26)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 25 and 26.The Council went into executive session at 1:34 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:40 p.m.
25. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
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consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to FBI Criminal
Justice Information Services (CJIS) services provided to the City's police
department, the National Crime Information Center(NCIC), Uniform
Crime Reporting (UCR) and other identification and computer security
matters and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.076 to discuss
the deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security
personnel or devices.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
26. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to existing laws and
potential legislation of the Texas Legislature in relation to the City's
legislative agenda.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 25 and 26.
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (NONE)
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 17 AND 20)
17. Second 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 second 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
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
20. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Alley Closure
between Gulfbreeze Boulevard and Surfside Boulevard
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating of a section of the
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20-foot-wide alley adjoining lots 1 and 3, Block 27, Corpus Beach North
Addition and Lot 2R, Block 27, Brooklyn Addition, requiring petitioners,
Carrie Robertson Meyer and 246Brooklyn, LLC, to comply with specified
conditions.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 20.Director of
Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item
is to close,abandon,and vacate a 20-foot wide alley adjacent to Lots 1 and 3,
Block 27,Corpus Beach North Addition.The applicant,Carrie Robertson Meyer,
is requesting the closure to build a privacy fence to reduce foot traffic along
the back of the property.Ms.Nixon-Mendez stated that staff is proposing the
following amendments to the ordinance:to remove 246Brooklyn,LLC as
petitioner in the caption;to remove Section 2.c.,which was already stated in
Section 2.a.;and the update the vote sheet to the current 2019 format.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401
Gulfbreeze Boulevard,requested approval of the closure and stated that
during the process,that applicants be made aware that with the closure,the
property will be conveyed to the adjacent property owners.
Council members and staff discussed how to improve the process and
developing a mechanism to address alley closures.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend the ordinance as stated,
seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously(Council
Member Roy-absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE)
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 21 -22)
21. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing License Agreements with
Nueces County for Youth Sports Programs at LyondellBasell Park
Ordinance authorizing License Agreements with Nueces County for
South Texas Elite Youth Football League, Arlington Heights Christian
School and South Texas Futbol Club use of LyondellBasell Park on
Haven Drive for youth sports programs, with two-year terms, with option
to extend for up to two additional years.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated
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that this item was withdrawn.
22. First Reading Ordinance - Declaring City Property as Surplus and
Permitting its Sale to the Public
Ordinance declaring City owned land at 4830 Williams Drive as surplus
property; authorizing its sale to the public by sealed bid; and authorizing
execution of the deed and any related documents necessary to complete
the sale and convey the property.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Executive Director of Public Works Valerie
Gray stated that the purpose of this item is to declare City-owned property
located at 4830 Williams Drive as surplus and authorize its sale to the public.
Ms.Gray presented the following information:a vicinity map;the property plat;
and property sale details.Sonny Garza,Property and Land Acquisition
Manager,addressed questions regarding the sale of the property.There were
no comments from the public.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:that the Nueces
County Appraisal District has the property classified as residential;the
commercial price per square foot;setting the minimum bid higher than the
assessed value at a commercial classification;advertising at a specific value;
how staff will promote the sale of the property;and a future discussion
regarding the proceeds going to the Street Fund.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance and to direct
the Interim City Manager to authorize the sale at$5 per square foot,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 19)
19. Second Public Hearing -Annexation on the North Side of Corpus
Christi Bay-TO BE HELD AT 3:00 P.M.
Public hearing on a proposed annexation of up to 5,700 acres of land
generally located along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay within San
Patricio County between the Cities of Gregory and Ingleside. This
annexation includes parcels of land located between State Highway 35
and Corpus Christi Bay; and between La Quinta Road and County Road
93 and the western bounds of the City of Ingleside's extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 19.Director of
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Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn stated that the purpose of this item is to hold
the second public hearing as part of the annexation process of approximately
5,700 acres along the north side of Corpus Christi Bay.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
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 23 -24)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 23 and 24.The Council
went into executive session at 3:09 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 4:13 p.m.
23. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
Consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the City's
contracts related to waste management, handling, and disposal and state
and federal regulations related to landfill management, disposal of solid
waste, and/or recycling, including but not limited to, the City's contracts
with Republic Services, Cefe Landfill Tx, LP, BFI Waste Services of North
America, Inc. and BFI Waste Systems of Texas, LP. and related entities,
and provisions related to mediation, arbitration, and termination of
agreements for the aforementioned functions.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
24. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071
and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi Police
Officers' Association and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'
Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
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