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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 May 14, 2019 which were approved by the City
Council on May 21, 2019.
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City Council
Tuesday,May 14,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
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other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
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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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Claude Axel, Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church.
Pastor Claude Axel gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and the Texas Flag to be led
by RudyTejano Pena, United States Navy, Retired, Tejano Cultural Historian.
Mr.RudyTejano Pena led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag the United States
and the Texas Flag.
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 Ben Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and
Council Member Greg Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Michael Hunter
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring May 16, 2019, "Dr. Hector P. Garcia and Dr.
Clotilde P. Garcia, American GI Forum Chapters of Texas, 'Stand Up for
Veterans', 8th Annual Scholarship Awards Banquet".
Proclamation declaring May 13-19, 2019, "National Salvation Army
Week".
Proclamation declaring May 2019, "National Preservation Month".
Proclamation declaring May 2019, " Navy Gold Star Awareness Month".
Commendation for Kent Ullberg.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations and a commendation.
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 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.
Alissa Magrum,Austin Texas, Executive Director of Colin's Hope,a non-profit
organization focused on water safety awareness and drowning prevention,
spoke regarding the mission of Colin's Hope and provided water safety cards to
the City,challenging citizens to be water guardians by watching children
around water and changing behaviors to be safer around water.Adam
Carrington,2949 Riverbend Court,spoke regarding the display of the
Confederate flag at the Buc Days Parade and what the flag symbolizes.Gary
Cornett,Commander of the A.M.Hobby Camp Sons of the Confederate
Veterans,stated that the organization has had a float in the Buc Days parade
for the last 10 years and displays the flag as a symbol to honor the heritage of
their Confederate ancestors.John Medina,4931 Mokry,spoke regarding the
City's contract with the Interim Director of IT Peter Collins and the end of the
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grace period for delinquent utility accounts.Esteban Martinez, 1506 Daytona,
spoke in support of Sons of the Confederate Veterans displaying the
Confederate flag at the Buc Days parade to honor the history of the people
who fought for the confederacy.Ali Bailey,8119 Datapoint,San Antonio,
Texas,Marketing Executive for Humana,invited the City Council to a pinning
ceremony honoring the Vietnam Era Veterans on Thursday,May 23,2019 at
6:00 p.m.at the Corpus Christi Hooks game.Mike Bavosa spoke regarding
homelessness.Anissa Hernandez,441 Lake Superior,spoke regarding:her
mission to promote water safety and drowning prevention through Colin's
Hope; advocated for citizens to act as water guardians;and informed the City
Council of the Third Annual Swimraiser for Colin's Hope hosted by the
Veterans Memorial High School Swimming and Diving Team.Gloria Scott,
4422 S.Alameda,spoke regarding the upcoming 2019 Juneteenth Freedom of
Emancipation Celebration.Love Sanchez,6130 Wooldridge,spoke regarding
acts of discrimination in the City.Ray Madrigal de Pancho Villa,4253 Dody,
spoke regarding danger signs located at McGee Beach.Deanna King,4040
Schanen,and Claude Axel,741 Crestview,spoke regarding the display of the
Confederate flag during the Buc Days parade.
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 33)
33. Seawater Desalination Siting and Permitting Project
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33.Water
Resource Manager Steve Ramos stated that the purpose of this item is to
provide an update on the seawater desalination siting and permitting project.
Mr.Ramos introduced Nikolay Voutchkov,President of Water Globe
Consultants,a consultant with Freese and Nichols,who presented the
following information:the objectives of the update;overall goals and major
tasks;a history of the project; major events and schedules;project definitions;
the site selection process;screening steps;site selection updates;ongoing
efforts;environmental surveys;outreach and key meetings;and next steps.
Council members and Mr.Voutchkov discussed the following topics:the
location of the four candidate sites; if an existing permit for a desalination
plant with an industrial company that is out of business would prevent the City
from receiving a permit in the Inner Harbor;the maximum capacity for the
Inner Harbor; discharges;the possibility of creating effluent water;
environmental impacts;the creation of a technical committee once a permit is
in place;timing of the project;the number of desalination plants currently
producing potable water in Texas; regulation by the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality(TCEQ);and if it is easier to build and operate a
non-brackish plant.
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:
d. OTHER
1)Interim City Manager Selman clarified misinformation provided by local
media regarding the recent water release from Wesley Seale Dam.Wesley
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Seale Dam has 60 gates and the City opened only one gate at 25%to release
pass-through water.The City's objective is to protect lives and property;
maintain the integrity of the dam; and to preserve the water in the reservoirs.
2)Personnel from the Office of Emergency Management will be in the City Hall
atrium today until 3:00 p.m.to provide information regarding hurricane
preparedness.3)The Solid Waste Department collected 11 tons of waste
before,during and after the Buc Days Parade.4)Interim City Manager Selman
recognized Employee of the Quarter Andrew Garcia,Code Enforcement
Compliance Officer.
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 Development Services portal; integration of the
Bentley System;training manuals;and that the grace period for disconnects of
utility bills ends May 31,2019.
Council members discussed the following topics:a council member requested
an update on Choke Canyon;the progress on the meter transmission units
(MTU)for gas and water;the use of Maximo software for preventative
maintenance;and the number of delinquent accounts.
b. COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AUDIT
RESULTS FOR 2018
Mark Sewell,RSM,stated that the purpose of this item is to provide the results
of the audit conducted regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR)for 2018.Mr.Sewell presented the following information:an overview
of the service team;a summary of the opinions regarding financial statements
and federal and state compliance audits;reports on compliance with laws and
regulations and internal control over financial reporting; internal control
comments;federal and state compliance findings; required communications;
and uncorrected and corrected adjustments.
Council Member Smith,Chair of the Audit Committee,thanked the service
team and the Financial Services Department for their work.
C. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT- COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT
Director of Communication Kim Womack provided a briefing on the
Communication Department,including the mission statement, new features of
the annual communication's report; baseline information;and key
performance indicators.
A council member discussed wait times regarding resolutions for utility billing.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of April 30, 2019 and Joint Workshop with the Corpus
Christi Business and Job Development Corporation of April 18, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to approval of the minutes.Council Member Garza
made a motion to approve the minutes,seconded by Council Member Molina
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and passed unanimously.
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 36 -38)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the day's executive
sessions.The Council went into executive session at 1:43 p.m.The Council
returned from executive session at 3:27 p.m.
36. 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 purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of
Slough Road & County Road 7B and funding mechanisms related to the
construction of Amertrane Drive and related infrastructure or legal actions
related thereto and pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.072 to
deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(including, but not limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of Slough
Road & County Road 7B) because deliberation in an open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body
in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
37. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.074
(Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment,
evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of judge(s) of
the Municipal Court.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
38. 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.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during executive session.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
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3. Animal Care Advisory Committee
Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth
Mayor's Fitness Council
Transportation Advisory Commission
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments.The following
appointments were made:
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to realign Sharon Ray from Community
At-Large to Animal Welfare/Shelter,seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Margaret R.Obregon
(Community At-Large),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Garza nominated Juliana Carlisle(Community At-Large).
Council Member Guajardo nominated Paulo Salazar(Community At-Large).
Council Member Molina nominated Jarvis J.Amaya(Community At-Large).
Juliana Carlisle(Community At-Large)and Paulo Salazar(Community
At-Large)were appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members
Guajardo,Barrera,Garza,Smith,Roy and Hernandez voting for Juliana
Carlisle; Mayor McComb and Council Members Guajardo,Barrera,Garza,
Smith,Molina,Roy,and Hernandez voting for Paulo Salazar;and Council
Member Molina voting for Jarvis J.Amaya(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Deborah Shores
(Veterinarian),seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed
unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Corpus Christi Commission on Children&Youth
Council Member Barrera made a motion to reappoint Priscila Baldillez
(At-Large)and Gilbert Z.Trevino(Youth Representative),seconded by Council
Member Roy and passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Molina made a motion to reinstate Melissa Hofstetter(Health
&Human Services),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Angelica Vela(At-Large)
and Clarissa B.Mora(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Barrera nominated Christina R. Harrison(Education).Council
Member Roy nominated Kristen J.Ross(Education).
Kristen J. Ross(Education)was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council
Members Hernandez,Roy,Molina,and Smith voting for Kristen J.Ross and
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Council Members Garza,Barrera,and Guajardo voting for Christina R.Harrison
(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Mayor's Fitness Council
Mayor McComb made a motion to reappoint Rhonda Carlisle-Castillo(Senior
Initiatives)and Misty Kesterson(Worksite Wellness)and to appoint Lynn Mutz
(Community Outreach)and George W.Woods Ill(At-Large),seconded by
Council Member Garza and passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter—
absent).
Transportation Advisory Commission
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Robert Saldana,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously(Council Member
Hunter—absent).
Council Member Molina nominated Jeffrey Pollack(Bicycle Community
Representative).Council Member Hernandez nominated Judy A.Telge(Bicycle
Community Representative).
Jeffrey Pollack(Bicycle Community Representative)was appointed with
Council Members Smith,Molina,Guajardo,Barrera,and Garza voting for
Jeffrey Pollack and Mayor McComb and Council Members Roy and Hernandez
voting for Judy A.Telge(Council Member Hunter—absent).
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Judy A.Telge,Brandon W.
Herridge and Jonathan W.Aman,seconded by Council Member Garza and
passed unanimously(Council Member Hunter—absent).
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-5)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.There were no comments
from the Council.
Michael Bridges,4534 Oso Parkway,spoke regarding Item 5,an ordinance
declaring City property as surplus and permitting its sale to the public,and
requested that the City Council reduce the minimum bid for the property.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Council Member Garza.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 Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
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Abstained: 0
4. Second Reading Ordinance -Alley Closure between Gulfbreeze
Boulevard and Surfside Boulevard (1st Reading 4/30/19)
Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating of a section of the
20-foot-wide alley adjoining lots 1 and 3, Block 27, Corpus Beach North
Addition and Lot 2R, Block 27, Brooklyn Addition, requiring petitioner,
Carrie Robertson Meyer, to comply with specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031757
5. Second Reading Ordinance -Declaring City Property as Surplus
and Permitting its Sale to the Public (1st Reading 4/30/19)
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031758
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: (ITEMS 6 -20)
Mayor McComb referred to Future Agenda Items.Interim City Manager Keith
Selman stated that staff did not have planned presentations.A council member
requested information on Items 10, 13,and 20.
6. Service Agreement for Dispatch and Lot Management System
Software for Impound and Rotation Tows
Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for Dispatch and Lot
Management System software for impound and rotation tows with UR
International, Inc. of Sugar Land, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$135,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
7. Resolution Authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Radio System Consulting Services for Police Department
Resolution authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement with the
Regional Transportation Authority and Nueces County to provide
payment to Trott Communications for radio system consulting services.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
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8. Radio System Consulting Services for Police Department
Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement for radio system
consulting with Trott Communications Group, Inc. of Irving, Texas for a
total amount not to exceed $129,010.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
9. Supply Agreement for Automotive Parts for the Fire Department
Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement for automotive parts
with Advance Stores Company of Raleigh, North Carolina via U.S.
Communities cooperative for an amount not to exceed $105,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
10. Construction Contract for HEB Tennis Center Improvements
(Bond 2012, Proposition 4)
Motion to authorize execution of a construction contract with D&SS
Construction, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of$558,527.21
for the Base Bid and Additive Alternate No. 1 for the HEB Tennis Center
Improvements project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
11. Professional Services Contract Amendment No.4 for the Central
Library Roof Replacement(Bond 2012 and Bond 2018)
Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute
professional services contract Amendment No. 4 with Solka, Nava,
Torno, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas, in the amount of$75,740 for a total
restated fee of$125,030 for Central Library Roof Replacement project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
12. Amendment No. 1 for the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment
Plant Rehabilitation Project
Motion to authorize execution of Amendment No. 1 to a contract for
professional services with Urban Engineering of Corpus Christi, Texas in
the amount of$392,210 for a total restated fee of$419,070 for the
Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment Plant Rehabilitation project.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
13. Construction Contract for City-wide Wastewater Indefinite
Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Program 2019
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Motion to authorize execution of an IDIQ construction contract with PM
Construction & Rehab LLC, dba IPR South Central of Pasadena, Texas
in the amount of$10,000,000 per year for a total not to exceed
$30,000,000 in three years for the City-Wide Wastewater IDIQ 2019
project for base bid plus additive alternate No. 1. This is a one (1)year
base contract with two (2) one-year renewals to be approved
administratively subject to availability of funding and satisfactory
contractor performance.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
14. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Water Line Improvements
Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with San
Patricio Municipal Water District (SPMWD) for the City to accept
approximately 3,600 linear feet(LF) of water pipeline constructed by
SPMWD, and to pay SPMWD an amount not to exceed $300,000 for
installing two tees, two valves, two utility vaults, and approximately 3,600
linear feet of fiber-optic cable for the City's future water distribution
development.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
15. Resolution authorizing a Supply Agreement for the purchase of
scientific water lab testing reagents and consumables
Resolution authorizing a five-year supply agreement for the purchase of
scientific water lab testing reagents and consumables with IDEXX
Distribution, Inc. of Westbrook, Maine for an amount not to exceed
$332,411.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
16. Supply Agreement for the purchase of liquid chlorine for O.N.
Stevens Water Treatment Plant
Motion authorizing a two-year supply agreement for the purchase of liquid
chlorine 1-ton cylinders from DPC Industries, Inc. of Houston, Texas for a
total amount not to exceed $102,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
17. Resolution authorizing the purchase of trailer mounted manhole
rehabilitation equipment
Resolution authorizing the purchase of trailer mounted manhole
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rehabilitation equipment from Action Products Marketing Corp, of
Johnston, Iowa for a total amount not to exceed $131,160.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
18. Service Agreement for Welding Services for Asset Management
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for welding services
with Carrillo's Welding Services, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for an amount
not to exceed $228,000.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
19. Service Agreement for the Lease Purchase of Articulating Boom
Lift for Corpus Christi International Airport(CCIA)
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with All Around
Access LLC of Naples, Florida for the lease purchase of an articulating
boom lift including a three-year extended warranty service for a total
amount not to exceed $99,889.59.
This Motion was recommended to the consent agenda.
20. Resolution suspending the date of AEP Texas Inc.'s requested
rate change
Resolution of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas suspending the June 5,
2019 effective date of AEP Texas Inc.'s requested rate change to permit
time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates; approving
cooperation with the cities served by AEP Texas and authorizing
intervention proceedings before the Public Utility Commission; hiring
attorneys and consulting services; and requiring reimbursement of cities'
rate case expenses.
This Resolution was recommended to the consent agenda.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 21 -22)
21. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Zoning for a
Property located at or near 0 County Road 33.
Case No. 0419-02 Braselton Development Company, Ltd: Request for
zoning a property at or near 0 County Road 33 that is currently being
annexed into the City of Corpus Christi to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5
District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 17, 2019):
Approval of the zoning to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
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Ordinance rezoning property at or near 0 County Road 33 to the "RS-4.5"
Single-Family 4.5 District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez stated that the purpose of this item is to rezone the subject
property to allow for the construction of single-family homes.Ms.
Nixon-Mendez stated that the Planning Commission and staff are in favor of the
zoning change.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.A council member asked if gas
would be provided to the subject property.Bait Braselton,Braselton Homes,
stated that he would appreciate gas service to the area.Director of Planning
Daniel McGinn stated that gas service could be run down through County Road
43.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
22. Public Hearing and First Reading Ordinance -Urban
Transportation Plan Amendment for the Regional Parkway
Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map of Mobility CC,
a transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Corpus
Christi, by adding the Regional Parkway, located between Park Road 22
and State Highway 286, with a designation of RA3 Primary Rural Arterial.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.Senior City Planner Annika Yankee stated
that the purpose of this item is to amend the Urban Transportation Plan by
adding an alignment for the Regional Parkway,located between State
Highway 826 and Park Road 22.Ms.Yankee presented the following
information:an overview of the 2013 study of the Regional Parkway Mobility
Corridor;the purpose and need for a regional parkway; potential vision;the
City's plan amendment;and that the amendment was approved by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization(MPO);the Transportation Advisory
Commission,and Planning Commission.
Council members and Ms.Yankee discussed the following topics:the
environmental impact,specifically wetlands in the area;outreach to the
Coastal Bend Audubon Society; if the environmental study includes the Rodd
Field Road extension;that according to the MPO's Transportation Plan,Rodd
Field Road,along with Segment B,is not currently funded,however is in their
long-range plan ranging from 2027 to 2040; bike lanes;and if the King Ranch
was consulted on the amendment.
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Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 23 -26)
23. Resolution Approving Settlement Agreement with BFI/Republic
and Amendments to Landfill Services Agreement to Terminate
Contract on December 31, 2019
Resolution approving contracts with Cefe Landfill TX, LP ("Operator"),
and BFI Waste Services of Texas, LP ("BFI/Republic"); authorizing
execution of a settlement agreement between City, Operator, and
BFI/Republic; and authorizing amendments to the landfill services
agreement with operator and to the waste disposal agreement with
BFI/Republic to provide for termination of both agreements.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23 and requested that this item be tabled to
allow the new City Manager an opportunity to review.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to table the item to June 11,2019,
seconded by Council Member Garza. 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
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Animal Care Advisory Committee
Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth
Mayor's Fitness Council
Transportation Advisory Commission
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and returned to Item 3,board and
committee appointments.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta announced that
Angelica Vela,previously appointed to the Corpus Christi Commission on
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Children&Youth,is moving out of the City and will not accept her
appointment.
Council Member Molina made a motion to reconsider the appointment of
Angelina Vela,seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed
unanimously(Council Member Hunter-absent).
Corpus Christi Commission on Children&Youth
Council Member Barrera nominated Christina R.Harrison(At-Large)and Ms.
Harrison was appointed by acclamation(Council Member Hunter-absent).
O. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 24- 26)
Mayor McComb referred to Items 24 and 25.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve Items 24 and 25,
seconded by Council Member Barrera.These items were passed and approved
with one vote.
24. Resolution Authorizing Agricultural Development Agreements in
Lieu of Annexation in the Area North of Corpus Christi Bay
Resolution authorizing an Agricultural Development Agreement with
owners of property within the City's proposed annexation of 1,500 acres
of land and proposed annexation of 5,700 acres of land.
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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031759
25. One Reading Ordinance-Appropriation of Funds for IT Purchases
Ordinance appropriating $1,835,000 from Reserved for Major
Contingencies balance in General Fund No. 1020 and transferring to and
appropriating in the Information Technology Operating Fund No. 5210 for
City infrastructure hardware, software, IT services, security, and licenses;
amending the operating budget; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following
vote:
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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: 031760
26. Discussion with possible action regarding the process for City
Charter Review.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta stated
that the purpose of this item is to discuss the process for reviewing the City
Charter.In January 2019,a council member requested an agenda item to
begin discussing the creation of a Charter Review Commission.City Secretary
Huerta presented the following information: background regarding the
November 4,2016 Charter Amendment Election and the 2008-2009 Charter
Review Ad Hoc Committee;that the City Charter cannot be amended more
often than every two years,730 days;that the first available election date is
November 2019;that historically,the committee review has taken
approximately 10 to 12 months; pros and cons of uniform election dates in 2019
or 2020;and discussion topics for City Council input:who would lead the
review,the proposal process,council action or create a committee,the
process to appoint committee members,if desired,scope of the review,and
the target election date.
Council members and City Secretary Huerta discussed the following topics:
changing the city council terms to staggered,four-year terms;Council
involvement in the process; November 2019 as the target election date; limiting
the scope of the review; reviewing city council compensation;the timeframe
for ordering a November 2019 election;the pros and cons of council action
versus creating a committee;the lawsuit regarding the current electoral system
and possible legal issues if changes were made to the system;if the courts
would rule before or after a Charter amendment was voter-approved;changing
the seawall funding to street funding; if the City could petition the court that
the intent of the lawsuit is fulfilled;concern with rushing to complete the
Charter review for the November 2019 election;the process to appoint
committee members;the police collective bargaining referendum;and the cost
of an election held in November 2019.
Council Member Molina made a motion to form a charter review committee to
discuss the Charter review,with a focus on extending city council terms to four
years,city council compensation,and miscellaneous housekeeping items,with
a target election date of November 2019,seconded by Council Member Smith.
There was a consensus of the Council to have each council member nominate
an individual to the committee,appointed by the Mayor and that the Mayor
would appoint the Chairperson.
This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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: M2019-068
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 27 -32)
Mayor McComb referred to First Reading Ordinances.There were no
comments from the public.A council member requested that Item 27 be pulled
for individual consideration.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve Items 28—32,seconded
by Council Member Barrera.These Ordinances were passed on first reading
and approved with one vote.
28. First Reading Ordinance -Appropriating funds for a Construction
Contract for Slough Road (Rodd Field Road to Amethyst Drive)
(Type B)
Ordinance appropriating $154,430.54 and authorizing execution of a
construction contract with Max Underground Construction, LLC of Corpus
Christi in the amount of$5,400,889.65 for base bid plus Additive
Alternatives No. 1, 2 and 3 for Slough Road (Rodd Field Road to
Amethyst Drive) Improvement Project.
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 Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
29. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing a Professional Services
Project contract for the Restoration of SEA District Water Features
Project
Ordinance amending the FY 2019 Capital Improvement Program budget
to increase the year one budget for Restoration of SEA District Water
Features in the amount of$300,000; and authorizing execution of
professional services contract with LNV, Inc., in the amount of$364,100
for the Restoration of SEA District Water Features project.
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 Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
30. First Reading Ordinance -Partial easement closure for property
located at 10329 Creek Bottom Drive
Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 1-foot wide by approximately
42-feet in length (42 sq. ft.) portion of an existing utility easement out of
Lot 22, Block 4, Maple Hills Unit 7, Phase One, located at 10329 Creek
Bottom Drive.
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 Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
31. First Reading Ordinance -Authorizing Lease Amendment No. 7 to
Lease Agreement for Office Space at the Airport for the
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Ordinance authorizing Lease Amendment No. 7 to the lease agreement
between the City and the U.S. General Services Administration for use of
terminal office space at Corpus Christi International Airport by the
Transportation Security Administration from March 1, 2019, through
February 29, 2024, for minimum annual rent of$400,345.91; ratifying
prior lease amendments; and modifying necessary provisions of the
lease.
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 Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
32. First Reading Ordinance-Appointing Municipal Court Judges
Ordinance appointing Julianna Siracusa Rivera as a full-time Municipal
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Judge of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas; appointing William Gregory "Bill" Bonilla as a part-time judge of
the Municipal Court of Record in the City of Corpus Christi; determining
salary; providing a term of office; and declaring an effective date.
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 Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
27. First Reading Ordinance-Annexation of 161.56 acres in the
London Area
Ordinance annexing for full purpose approximately 161.56 acres of land
into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi and extending the
boundary limits of said city so as to include said hereinafter described
property within said city limits, and granting to all the inhabitants of said
property all the rights and privileges of other citizens and binding said
inhabitants by all of the acts, ordinances, resolutions, and regulations of
said city; and adopting a service plan.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27,annexation of 161.56 acres in the London
Area.Interim City Manager Keith Selman stated that there is an issue
regarding access from County Road 33 to the subdivision to ensure that the
roadway can handle City emergency and service vehicles.Staff is
recommending approval of this item.The City has 90 days to give the
developer an opportunity to work through the roadway issue and come back
with recommendations on how the subdivision will be accessed. Director of
Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn responded to questions.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the condition of
County Road 33;the similarities between County Road 33 and Slough Road;
the cost to improve Slough Road;the cost to developers for delaying the
annexation for 90 days;the creation of a policy regarding public improvement
districts(PID)or municipal utility districts(MUD)to pay for infrastructure;and
that Slough Road is being paid for by developer trust funds,Type B and bond
funds.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 34-35)
34. Review and Discussion on Financial Budgetary Policies
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34.Director of Management and Budget Eddie
Houlihan provided an overview of the changes recommended to the Financial
Budgetary Policies during the March 28,2019 budget workshop.
Council members and staff discussed the following topics:the Texas Municipal
Retirement System(TMRS)updated service credits and cost of living
adjustments;zero-based budgeting;clarity regarding contingency funds; if the
fund balances need a 5%contingency;amendments to the budget and how
transfers are done;funding levels dedicated to streets;that reducing reserves
would have an effect on the City's bond rating;that reserves were used during
the recent Hurricane Harvey event;moving Engineering from the Internal
Services Fund to the General Fund;and incorporating state legislative changes
into Section 6.Property Tax Rate for Operations and Maintenance after the
legislative session.
35. Public Improvement Districts (PIDs)and Municipal Utility Districts
(MUDS)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 35.Senior City Planner Keren Costanzo stated
that the purpose of this item is to discuss Public Improvement Districts(PID)
and Municipal Utility Districts(MUD).The presentation team included: Director
of Planning and ESI Daniel McGinn and Director of Development Services Nina
Nixon-Mendez.Ms.Costanzo presented the following information:Texas
Infrastructure Financing Options;a PID and MUD comparison;the PID process;
risks associated with PIDs; PID policy components;and an example of a PID in
Deep Ellum,Dallas.Ms.Nixon-Mendez provided a review of a case study of a
PID established by a county to fund road improvements in Bexar County.
Council members and the presentation team discussed the following topics:
creation of a policy to fund infrastructure in the City's extraterritorial
jurisdiction(ETJ),requiring that a petition for annexation be included at the
end of the PID's lifespan;and legislation related to annexation.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion directing the City Manager to
create a policy regarding PIDs and MUDs,with specific requirements for a
petition for annexation within the ETJ,at the end of the district's life span.
Council members and staff discussed the following:that the City can create a
PID within the ETJ; if bonds are tax exempt;the mechanisms used to
determine assessed values;the entity responsible for collecting and
enforcement ad valorem;data regarding the success of PIDs and MUDs;
challenges with funding police and fire services; if the City Council wants to
continue to encourage southward growth; putting tools in place to encourage
redevelopment of older areas of the City;and the difference between MUDs
and PIDs.
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MOTION OF DIRECTION
Council Member Hernandez made a motion directing the City Manager to
create a policy regarding PIDs,with specific requirements for a petition for
annexation within the ETJ,at the end of the district's life span,seconded by
Council Member Smith.
The motion of direction was passed and approved with the following vote:
Council Members Molina,Roy,Smith,Garza,Guajardo,Hernandez voting
"Aye"; Mayor McComb and Council Member Barrera voting"No"(Council
Member Hunter-absent).
R. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
None.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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