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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,June 11,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Public Notice--THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND SOUND ACTIVATED
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MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE WILL BE PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO
ADDRESS THE COUNCIL AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. CITIZEN COMMENTS
WILL BE LIMITED TO THREE MINUTES. Please speak into the microphone
located at the podium and state your name and address. 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
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24 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the Public Communications
department at 361-826-3211 to coordinate.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Mark Arnold, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Mark Arnold gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Paul Bass, Assistant Director of Support Services, Solid Waste Services.
Paul Bass led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of 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:
City Manager Peter Zanoni,City Attorney Miles K.Risley,and City
Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
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Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hemandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations/Commendations
1. Proclamation declaring June 16, 2019, "Juneteenth Celebration For the
Crest, Celebrating History: We are One".
Proclamation declaring June 17, 2019, "National Garbage Worker Day"
and June 17-23, 2019, "National Garbage Worker Week".
Proclamation declaring June 23-29, 2019, "2019 CITGO Etchells World
Championships Week".
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics:
c. OTHER
1) City Manager Zanoni introduced the City Manager's new Chief of Staff
Michael Rodriguez.2)The City of Corpus Christi's Solid Waste Department
assisted the City of Kingsville to clean up brush after a recent severe weather
event in Kingsville,Texas.
a. UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
Interim IT Director Peter Collins reported on the following topics: the grace
period for delinquent utility accounts ends June 28th;the need for utility
customers with delinquent accounts to pay the amount that is delinquent or
contact the City to arrange a payment plan;the total number of delinquent
accounts;the City engaging with nonprofit organizations to get the word out
about the need to resolve delinquent accounts;the number of residential,
commercial and total number of delinquent accounts;total number of utility
accounts in the City;and outreach the City is engaging in by: calling
delinquent account holders and getting the word out via social media and
community agencies.
b. CITY PERFORMANCE REPORT- HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Assistant Director of Human Resources Rosa Medina provided a briefing on the
Human Resources Department,including: key performance indicators;
training; benefits;employee wellness;fitness center;and recruitment.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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J. PUBLIC COMMENT FROM THE AUDIENCE ON MATTERS NOT SCHEDULED ON
THE AGENDA WILL BE HEARD AT APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. A recording is
made of the meeting; therefore, please speak into the microphone located at the
podium and state your name and address. If you choose to speak during this
public comment period regarding an item on the agenda, you may do so. You will
not be allowed to speak again, however, when the Council is considering the
item. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes. If you have a petition or
other information pertaining to your subject, please present it to the City
Secretary. Any electronic media (e.g. CD, DVD,flash drive)that the Public would
like to use while they speak MUST be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to
the Meeting. Please contact the Public Communications department at
361-826-3211 to coordinate. All items on this agenda are considered public
hearings.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to comments from the
public. City Attorney Miles K.Risley read the Rules of Decorum for the Council
Chambers. City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted the public comment
period.
Jack Gordy,4118 Bray Dr.,spoke regarding blocked sidewalks and the
Highway Beautification Act Richard Balli,4051 Ramsay St,Chairman of the
Committee for Persons with Disabilities announced that the City of Corpus
Christi's Committee for Persons with Disabilities has been recognized at the
state level;at 1:00 p.m.today,the Governor's committee for persons with
disabilities will be holding their meeting at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Center in Corpus Christi,at which meeting Mr.Balli will provide a presentation
detailing the accomplishments of the City of Corpus Christi's Committee for
Persons with Disabilities. Henry Williams,2422 Summers St,President of the
Hillcrest Residents'Association,Inc.spoke regarding city government's long
neglect of the Hillcrest neighborhood;concerns regarding the Hillcrest
neighborhood;and requested that the Hillcrest neighborhood and its residents
be treated with dignity,fairness,respect and transparency. Olena and Brian
Sexton,5034 Moultrie Dr.,spoke regarding security concerns relating to
auto-paying utility bills and water usage inconsistencies on their utility bill.
Gary Cornett,2817 Tumbleweed Dr.,Bubba Cheek,2414 Hidden Lake Dr.,
Boerne,Texas,and John McCammon,103 Elm Springs,spoke in support of
and about the purpose of the Sons of Confederate Veterans organization.
Brian Watson,5813 Hugo Dr.,spoke regarding homelessness. Esteban
Martinez, 1506 Daytona Dr.,spoke in support of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans'float in the recent Buc Days parade;first amendment issues;and
slavery. Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli Dr.,spoke regarding availability of
hotel rooms on Padre Island and accessibility concerns,relating to bicycles
and persons with disabilities,on Padre Island. Ernie Salinas,6066 S.Alameda
St,spoke regarding concerns relating to changes the City has made to
vehicular traffic flow in the Carson/Alameda Streets area. John E.Medina,
4930 Mokry Dr.,provided his telephone number and spoke regarding concerns
relating to flooding on Mokry Dr.and Americans With Disabilities Act concerns.
Colin Sykes,309 Aberdeen Ave.,spoke regarding climate change and
elimination of single-use plastic bags to help safeguard the environment.
Terry Mills,1519 N.Chaparral,spoke in opposition to the Sons of Confederate
Veterans displaying the confederate flag in the Buc Days Parade. Marta
Imelda Martinez,4742 Gabriel,spoke regarding safety concerns in her
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neighborhood. Reynaldo Madrigal de Pancho Villa,4253 Dody St.,spoke
regarding the security of visitors and employees at City Hall.; Robert Gonzalez,
5901 Harvest Hill Rd.,spoke in opposition to displaying the confederate flag in
the Buc Days Parade.
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 33 -34)
33. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Quarterly Update to City Council (Q1 2019)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 33. lain Vasey,
Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation(CCREDC),
presented information on the following topics: employment by sector for
March 2019 for the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Statistical Area(MSA); project
activity report;business attraction and recruitment; business retention and
expansion;what the CCREDC is working on;Corpus Christi housing
affordability;and Corpus Christi cumulative impact
Council members and Mr.Vasey discussed the following topics: the
importance of expanded air service in Corpus Christi;an update on the M&G
Chemicals Plant and related timeline;and efforts to attract companies to the
downtown area.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 35 -36)
Mayor McComb deviated form the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 35 and 36.The Council went into executive session at 1:36 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:14 p.m.
35. 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
5205 Edinburg Circle, 7101 Edgebrook, and/or 6099 Ennis Joslin 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 5205 Edinburg Circle,
7101 Edgebrook, and/or 6099 Ennis Joslin) 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.
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 pending litigation, potential settlement,
attorneys fees, and/or other potential legal matters including but not
limited to, the case of Priscilla Guel vs. The City of Corpus Christi;
Cause No. 2018CCV62016-3.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 36 and the following motion was considered:
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Motion to authorize the City Manager or designee to settle Cause No.
2018CCV-62016-3,Priscilla Guel v.City of Corpus Christi,in the County Court at
Law No.3 of Nueces County,Texas,for the sum of$100,000.00.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Garza. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Absent 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-092
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 35 and 36.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of May 21, 2019.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to approval of the
minutes. A motion was made by Council Member Ben Molina,seconded by
Council Member Everett Roy,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried
by a unanimous vote.
H. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Food Service Advisory Committee (2 vacancies)
Human Relations Commission (5 vacancies)
Padre Isles Management District (3 vacancies)
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee (5
vacancies)
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee (4 vacancies)
Mayor McComb referred to board and committee appointments. The following
appointments were made:
Food Service Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Alana L.Fischer(Food
Industry),seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Council Member Molina nominated Kristoffer J.Busk(Community At-Large).
Council Member Hernandez nominated Jude V.Martin(Community At-Large).
Kristoffer J.Busk(Community At-Large)was appointed with Mayor McComb,
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and Council Members Smith,Hunter,Molina,Garza,Roy, Barrera and
Guajardo voting for Kristoffer J. Busk and Council Member Hernandez voting
for Jude V.Martin.
Human Relations Commission
Mayor McComb made a motion to: reappoint Bilaye R.Benibo,Linda A.Cantu
and Roy E.Stock; reinstate Maria G.Rodriguez;appoint Angel Cruz and
appoint Laura Commons Chair for a one-year term,seconded by Council
Member Molina and passed unanimously.
Padre Isles Management District
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Vernon T.Morris,Billy
Farmer and Ronald Jeffers,seconded by Council Member Molina and passed
unanimously.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to appoint Robert Snyder(At-Large)
and Mary Lou Cano(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Molina and
passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Patti Anderson(At-Large)
and Ruby C.Martinez(RSVP Volunteer),seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously(Council Member Barrera-absent).
Senior Companion Program Advisory Committee
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Maria I.Odeh(At-Large)
and Gloria Ortiz(At-Large),seconded by Council Member Barrera and
approved unanimously.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Linda Alonzo(At-Large),
seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-25)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. A council member requested
that Items 6,12, 16,23 and 25 be pulled for individual consideration. There
were no comments from the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina,to approve the Consent Agenda. The consent agenda items were
passed and approved by one vote as follows:
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Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Resolution approving the concepts, direction, and general work plan for
the sixth year of the Street Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP) -
"2019 SPMP Work Plan (Year- 6)."
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031762
5. Motion approving Amendment No. 1 to a contract with J. Schwarz &
Associates, Inc. in the amount of$846,500 for a restated fee not to
exceed $874,250 to provide engineering design and development of
Delivery Orders for the 2019 Citywide Street Preventative Maintenance
Program (SPMP)with funding available in the Street Operation Budget
and Street Capital Funds for sidewalk improvements for the Americans
with Disability Act.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-077
7. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 10224 Leopard Street(1st Reading 5/21/19)
Case No. 0319-03 Corpus Christi Storage Solutions, LLC: Request for
rezoning a property at or near 10224 Leopard Street from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 172019):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to
the "CG-2" General Commercial District, in lieu thereof, approval of the
"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District with a Special Permit (SP)with
conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 10224 Leopard Street from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the"RS-6/SP" Single-Family 6 District
with a Special Permit (SP)with conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031780
8. Second Reading Ordinance - Rezoning for a Property located at or
near 701 McBride Lane(1st Reading 5/21/19)
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Case No. 0419-01 Vernon and Jennifer Carr: Request for rezoning a
property at or near 701 McBride Lane from the "CG-2" General
Commercial District and the "RS-6" Single-Family District to the"IL" Light
Industrial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (April 17, 2019):
Denial of the change of zoning from the "CG-2" General Commercial
District and the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "IL" Light Industrial
District, in lieu thereof, approval of the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial
District with a Special Permit (SP)with conditions.
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 701 McBride Lane from the
"CG-2" General Commercial District and the "RS-6" Single-Family
District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a Special
Permit (SP) with conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031781
9. Resolution authorizing submission of 3 grant applications to the Office of
the Governor for the State Homeland Security Program and State
Homeland Security Program Law Enforcement Terrorism Activity.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031782
10. Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with Mobile Wireless
LLC of Plano, Texas for NetMotion Mobility software maintenance and
support for a total amount not to exceed $146,881, with first-year funding
through the Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-079
11. Resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement for participation in a
cooperative purchasing program with the Department of Information
Resources Communications Technology Services Division (DIR/CTS),
for future purchases of communication services and equipment.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031783
13. Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for preventative
maintenance and purchase of parts for the chlorine dioxide system at the
O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant with International Dioxcide, Inc. of
North Kingstown, Rhode Island for a total amount not to exceed $76,200,
with first-year funding through the Water Fund.
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This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031785
14. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of malleable
brass fittings for the Water Utilities Department for a total amount not to
exceed $92,431.91, with first-year funding through the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-080
15. Motion authorizing the purchase of three replacement trailer-mounted
portable air compressors for Utilities from ROMCO Power Systems of
Corpus Christi, Texas, via NJPA- Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative
for a total amount not to exceed $58,000 funded through the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-081
17. Motion authorizing a 36-month service agreement for mowing of City
properties for the Asset Management Department with WLE, LLC of
Austin, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $62,225.28, with first-year
funding through the Facility and Property Management Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-083
18. Motion authorizing the purchase of one replacement self-propelled broom
(street sweeper) for the Solid Waste Department from Nueces Power
Equipment of Corpus Christi, Texas, via Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed $65,317.75 funded through
the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-084
19. Motion authorizing the purchase of two replacement Ford trucks for the
Solid Waste Department from Grande Truck Center of San Antonio,
Texas, via Buy Board Cooperative for a total amount not to exceed
$175,260 funded through the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-085
20. Motion awarding a design contract to Bath Engineering for the 2018
Bond Project for Elevator Modernization at Multiple Locations in the
amount of$99,750 for design, bid and construction phase services to
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replace and upgrade five (5) elevators and corresponding equipment with
funding available in various 2018 Bond Propositions.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-086
21. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of gas pipe
repair clamps for a total amount not to exceed $154,577.40, with
first-year funding through the Warehouse Stores Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-087
22. Motion approving Amendment No. 1 to a contract with LNV, Inc. for the
2018 Bond Project that reconstructs Airline Road from South Padre
Island Drive (SPID)to McArdle in the amount of$349,220 for a total
restated fee of$399,120 for design, bid and construction phase services
with funding available in the Street 2018 Bond Program.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-088
24. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for professional
auditing services with Weaver and Tidwell, LLP, of Houston, Texas, for an
amount not to exceed $608,000, with two additional one-year renewal
options with escalation cost for a potential total amount not to exceed
$1,043,700, with first-year funding through the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-090
6. Motion authorizing six two-year service agreements for non-fire backflow
preventer services for commercial accounts with Koetter Fire Protection,
Hebert Irrigation, Graf Plumbing, Smart Plumbing, and KimJon Backflow
Service, all of Corpus Christi, Texas, and TD Backflow Services of
Orange Grove, Texas for an amount not to exceed $142,800 for each
contract; and, one two-year service agreement for fire backflow preventer
for commercial accounts with Koetter Fire Protection of Corpus Christi,
Texas for an amount not to exceed $142,800, for a combined total
amount not to exceed $999,600, each with one two-year option for a total
potential multi-year amount not to exceed $1,999,200, funded by the
Backflow Prevention Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 6. A council member and Executive Director
of Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo discussed funding sources. There were no
comments from the public.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-078
12. Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement with Mid-Coast
Electric Supply, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas for Rockwell software and
hardware support for the Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition
(SCADA) system at the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant for a total
amount not to exceed $56,801.85, with first-year funding through the
Water Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.A council member and Director of Water
Utilities Kevin Norton discussed the following topics: the purpose of the item;
what the Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition system is used to monitor;
and annual water loss throughout the system. There were no comments from
the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Garza. This Resolution was passed and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031784
16. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of plastic lids
for utility meter boxes for a total amount not to exceed $291,042, with
first-year funding through the Warehouse Stores Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 16.A council member and Director of Water
Utilities Kevin Norton discussed why funding for this Item is from the Stores
Fund. There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-082
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23. Motion awarding a contract to Berry Contracting, L.P. dba Bay, Ltd. for
the 2012 Bond Project that reconstructs Morgan Avenue from Staples
Street to Crosstown Freeway in the amount of$6,275,173.95 for Hot Mix
Asphalt pavement replacement and underground utility improvements
with funding available in the Street 2012 Bond Program.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23. Council members and Director of
Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the following topics: the cost of
using concrete versus asphalt and the associated allowable cost per lane mile
bid differential;life cycle cost analysis of concrete versus asphalt;disclosing
the bid differential to bidders up front;the frequency of overlays; maintenance
of concrete versus asphalt;concrete street failures;a plan to address
maintenance and monitoring of concrete and asphalt streets; use of ultra-thin
overlay versus seal coating;using automation to repair potholes more
efficiently;the premium paid for concrete streets;that a maintenance plan for
concrete streets is needed; incentivizing the early completion of construction
contracts;the quality of ride on concrete streets in Corpus Christi;the cost of
utilities associated with street construction;the cost of concrete for this project;
and the contract completion timeline. There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-089
25. Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement for bond counsel
services with Norton Rose Fulbright USA LLP of San Antonio, Texas for
an estimated amount not to exceed $800,000 with five one-year options
for a total potential estimated multi-year amount not to exceed
$1,600,000, funded through the bond revenues.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25. Council members and Interim Director of
Financial Services Alma Casas discussed the following topics: the scoring
process used during the evaluation process;ambiguity in scoring;quantifying
past experience with the incumbent;the term of the contract,including
elimination of extension renewal options;whether companies that responded
have a local presence;and the incumbent's recent clarifications regarding the
seawall and related expenditures. There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Roy. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 5- Mayor McComb, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3- Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza and Council Member
Hemandez
Absent: 1 - Council Member Molina
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2019-091
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 26)
26. Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to change residential building
permit fees from valuation based to square footage based; providing for
publication; and declaring an emergency for a one-reading action.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26. Assistant Director of Development Services
Gene Delauro stated that the purpose of this Item is to amend the City Code to
change the method of calculating residential building permit fees from
valuation based to square footage based. Assistant Director Delauro presented
information on the following topics: background; new residential,residential
addition and residential remodel construction fee comparisons;and staffs
recommendation to approve the ordinance as presented.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public. Wendy Herman,
Executive Officer of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders Association, spoke in
support of the item.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance on
emergency,seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was
passed on emergency and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No: 031786
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 27 -32)
Mayor McComb referred to First Reading Ordinances. There were no
comments from the public. Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez stated
that the end date in Item 31 needed to be corrected from,"August 31,2021",as
listed in the agenda,to the correct end date of,"August 31,2020".
31. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant
contract for the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-State
(TB/PC-STATE) grant in the amount of$61,645.00, from the Texas
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Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants Fund with a
City match of$12,329.00, to provide tuberculosis prevention and control
services September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2020.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 31.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend the end date of the
ordinance to,"August 31,2020",seconded by Council Member Garza and
approved unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on first
reading as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve Items 27-30 and Item 32,
seconded by Council Member Molina. These Ordinances were passed on first
reading and approved with one vote.
27. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant
contract for the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant in the
amount of$204,855.00, from the Texas Department of State Health
Services in the Health Grants Fund, to perform surveillance and
epidemiology activities for infectious diseases September 1, 2019
through August 31, 2021.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
28. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant for the
Immunization/Locals Grant Program in the amount of$241,637.00, from
the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide immunization
services and appropriating related program income September 1, 2019,
through August 31, 2020.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
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Abstained: 0
29. Ordinance authorizing an amendment to a grant contract for the
Community Preparedness Section - Laboratory Response Network-
Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant in the amount of
$201,123.00 with a City match of$20,113.00 to provide continued
emergency preparedness and response laboratory activities July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2020.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
30. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant
contract for the Laboratory Response Network Influenza Surveillance and
Epidemiology Activities (LRN/FLU-LAB)grant in the amount of
$10,000.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the
Health Grants Fund to provide flu testing September 1, 2019 through
August 31, 2021.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
32. Ordinance authorizing License Agreements with Nueces County for
Arlington Height 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.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 34)
34. Alternative Water Supplies Request for Information (RFI) Update
Mayor McComb referred to Item 34. The presentation team consisted of Water
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Resource Manager Steve Ramos,Frank Brogan,Bob Paulison,Mallory
Lightsey,San Patricio Municipal Water District and Executive Director of Water
Utilities Dan Grimsbo.
Water Resource Manager Ramos presented information on the following
topics: alternative water supplies Request for Information(RFI)background,
including: groundwater,water re-use and seawater desalination responses
and next steps;Inner Harbor/La Quinta potential siting areas for a seawater
desalination plant;aquifer storage and recovery next steps;and the City's
water supply goal.
Council members,Water Resource Manager Ramos and Executive Director of
Water Utilities Dan Grimsbo discussed the following topics: use of wastewater
effluent in the desalination of sea water,its incorporation into an Request for
Proposal(RFP)and its effect on permitting;an RFP timeline;the impact of
existing commitments to Gulf Coast Growth Ventures(Exxon);a vendor,
responding to the RFI,asking a council member to lunch;the no-contact period
associated with the RFI;sources of water;affordability of water; issues
regarding interbasin water transfers;and the City of Corpus Christi selling
water to other Texas communities.
Q. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor McComb referred to Legislative Update. Director of Intergovernmental
Relations Tammy Embrey reported on the following: the Governor has until
Sunday,June 16,2019 to take action on bills;only 4 of the top 10 bills that
would have significantly impacted cities passed during the legislative session;
SB 2 property tax bill;SB 1152 cable franchise bill; HB 2439 preempting city
authority over building materials; HB 347 annexation bill; Hurricane Harvey
and disaster response;changes to the Texas Department of Emergency
Management;a state-wide flood plan and fund; items that will be on the ballot
in November;HB 852 affecting building permits;HB 2496 changing the historic
designation process; legislation affecting platting;the defeat of SB 29;the
restoration of funding for near-non-attainment communities for air quality
monitoring;an increase in funding for the Defense Economic Adjustment
Assistance Grant(DEAAG); preservation of Corpus Christi's ability to use HOT
taxes to construct a convention center hotel;bills related to changing the
composition of the Commission of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority did not
advance in the legislative process;Texas Windstorm Insurance Association
(TWIA)changes;that State Representative Hunter will host a TWIA update at
10:00 a.m.on June 26,2019,the location of which is yet to be determined;that
the Texas Municipal League(TML)is presenting a legislative wrap up on June
24,2019 in Austin,Texas; bills that did not pass,relating to such topics as:
short-term rentals,a super-preemption bill prohibiting cities from regulating
business,unless it was a uniquely local concern;trees;animal shelters;and a
bill allowing the Texas Attorney General to settle city environmental lawsuits,
without a city's approval.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items. The
following items were identified: budget policies,specifically regarding budget
transfers; Bed and Breakfast ordinance; memo on preventive maintenance
done by City departments; presentation on the City's local preference policy,
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including applicable state regulations;and an update on SQH Sports and
Entertainment,Inc.
T. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:13 p.m.
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