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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 July 16, 2019
which were approved as amended by the City Council on July 30, 2019.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of July 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,July 16,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
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A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Jerry Ward, Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Pastor Jerry Ward gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kent Mcilyar, Assistant City Attorney, Legal Department.
Mr.Kent Mcilyar 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/Commendation
1. Proclamation declaring July 15-19, 2019, "National Disability Voter
Registration Week".
Proclamation declaring July 2019, "National Parks and Recreation
Month".
Commendation for Fish for Life.
Recognition of"Mayor's July 4th Big Bang Celebration" Regatta Winners.
Mayor McComb presented the proclamations,the commendation and the
recognition.
G. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meetings of June 18, 2019 and June 25, 2019.
Rather than discuss Item H,Board and Committee appointments,Mayor
McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 2.
A motion was made by Council Member Rudy Garza,seconded by Council
Member Michael Hunter,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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 Communication 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.City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta conducted
the public comment period.
Tony Hartwell,P.O.Box 18785,Flour Bluff,commented on his disappointment
with the City's departments,specifically the response time of the Call Center,
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Code Enforcement,Animal Control,and the Police Department.Gus Livaditis,
5334 Everhart Rd.,spoke about the Everhart Rd.construction project and how it
is impacting small business owners financially due to the length of time it is
taking to complete.Pat Lawler,3801 Stirman,expressed concern regarding
damage to his property resulting from the Staples St.construction project.Jack
Gordy,4118 Bray Dr.,discussed blocked sidewalks and tree limbs in the City
violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.Miguel S.Saldana,4553
Moonlake Ridge Dr.,discussed building permit fees and the disparity between
commercial and residential building fees.Brian Watson,5813 Hugo Dr.,
discussed a homeless veterans initiative,and the LGBTQ community's
response to a county official.Michael Miller,51 Camden Place,commented on
guidelines for construction of arterial and collector streets with concrete or
asphalt and recommended the evaluation criteria be given more
consideration.Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli Dr.,discussed how the minimum
consumption of water is calculated; if residents can use private garbage
collectors instead of city garbage collection services;and the accuracy of
water bills.
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:
a. OTHER
1)City Manager Zanoni informed the public of an offshore oil terminal project
proposed by Phillips 66,and a related open house and public input meeting,
hosted by Phillips 66,on Monday,July 22,2019 from 4-8 p.m.,at the Omni Hotel
on Shoreline Blvd.2)The Police Department's 78th Police Academy class,
made up of 36 cadets,26 from a minority class,of which 13 are female.City
Manager Zanoni recognized the leadership of Chief Markle and his command
staff.3)The Police Department's Move Over Law campaign reminding
motorists they are required to move to the adjacent lane or reduce speed by
half of the posted speed limit to provide for the safety of all public safety
officers,first responders,and wreckers.
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 25-26)
25. The Lonestar Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Center of Excellence &
Innovation at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi and NASA's Urban
Traffic Management (UTM) are teaming up for a flight test event in
Corpus Christi.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey stated that the purpose
of this item was to see the vision of the Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS)
program coming to full circle with Corpus Christi being one of only two cities
participating in this test event.
President of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi(TAMUCC),Kelly M.
Quintanilla,presented information on the following topics: background;events;
impact;and UAS Scenarios 1-5;and Actions.
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Mayor McComb commended Dr.Quintanilla for TAMUCC's work on the project.
26. Air Service Development for Corpus Christi International Airport- Update
by Trillion Aviation, a Landrum& Brown Company.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.
Executive Vice President of Landrum&Brown,Dan Benzon,presented
information on the following topics: Background of Landrum&Brown(LBBB);
Corpus Christi(CRP)Airline Data:CRP Enplanements; Economic&Airport
Growth;Top CRP origin and destination(O&D)Markets; Load Factors at CRP;
CRP Leakage;Market Comparisons: Pensacola Demand comparison;Myrtle
Beach Growth and investment; Harlingen Subsidizing Frontier Airlines;Air
Service Efforts:Air Service Initiatives;and what has been successful in other
cities.
Council members and Mr.Benzon discussed the following topics: importance
of economic growth;maintaining airlines while adding new ones;regular
meetings with the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
and Visit Corpus Christi in relation to air service; importance of advertising as a
fly market; importance of the community supporting air service;and the
process of courting airlines to come into our community.
Mayor McComb recommended Landrum&Brown contact the Corpus Christi
Convention&Visitors'Bureau to further discuss advertising and marketing.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor McComb recessed the Council meeting for lunch.The recess for lunch
was held from 1:30 p.m.to 2:04 p.m.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: ITEMS (4-7)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 8,10 and 11-14 be pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Molina announced he was abstaining on Item 8.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve Items 4-7 on the Consent Agenda.These consent
agenda items were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. Ordinance authorizing License Agreements with Nueces County for
Arlington Heights Christian School and South Texas Futbol Club use of
LyondellBasell Park on Haven Drive for youth sports programs, with
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two-year terms, with option to extend for up to two additional years.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031808
5. Zoning Case No. 0519-01 Luxury Spec Homes (Council District 1):
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3802 Callicoate Road from the
"FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District.
Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031809
6. Zoning Case No. 0519-02 Rick's Homes, LLC. (Council District 1):
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3030 McKinzie Road from the
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial
District (Tract 1) and "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District (Tract 2).
Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031810
7. Zoning Case No. 0319-04 Advanced Housing Alternatives Corporation
(Council District 1): Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 509 South
Carancahua Street from the "ON" Neighborhood Office District and the
"RM-1" Multifamily 1 District to the "CR-2" Resort Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff recommended Denial of the requested
zoning change and Approval of zoning change to "ON/SP" Neighborhood
Office District with a Special Permit.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031811
8. Zoning Case No. 0519-04 Blairtown Energy Center, LLC. (Council
District 3): Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2502 and 2506
Johanna Street from the "ON" Neighborhood Office District to the "CG-2"
General Commercial District. Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Denial of the requested change and approval of the zoning
change to the "ON/SP" Neighborhood Office District with a Special
Permit.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 8.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on second 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 Hunter,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No: 031812
K. CONSENT AGENDA: ITEMS (9 and 15 - 17)
Mayor McComb referred to the remainder of the Consent Agenda.There were
no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Items 9 and 15-17 on the
Consent Agenda,seconded by Council Member Molina.These consent agenda
items were passed and approved by one vote as follows:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera,Council Member Garza,
Council Member Guajardo,Council Member Hemandez,Council Member
Hunter,Council Member Molina,Council Member Roy and Council Member
Smith
Abstained:0
9. Motion authorizing the purchase of leased Information Technology (IT)
equipment in good, working order that has reached the end of lease
schedule by September 30, 2019 for a total of$137,950.00 for Fiscal
Year 2019 and authorizing the purchase leased IT equipment that will
reach the end of lease schedule by September 30, 2020 for a total of
$192,271.45 for Fiscal Year 2020, from CSI Leasing, Inc. of Saint Louis,
Missouri for a grand total amount not to exceed $330,221.45 funded
through the IT Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-099
15. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement, for repairs of public
and private irrigation system components damaged during City utility
work, with 360 Landscape & Irrigation, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, for
a total amount not to exceed $54,750.00, with first-year funding through
the Water, Wastewater and Storm Water Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-105
16. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Sheinberg Tool
Company of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the purchase of Ridgid tools such
as pipe wrenches, pipe cutters, and conduit benders, to be used by
Water Utilities and Gas Departments, for a total amount not to exceed
$122,616.71, with first-year funding through the Stores Fund.
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This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-106
17. Motion authorizing two, one-year supply agreements for original
equipment manufacturer Ford parts at a combined amount not to exceed
$500,000.00, with Arnold Oil Company, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas as
the primary for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 and Lithia FLCC,
LLC DBA Access Ford Lincoln of Corpus Christi, Texas as the
secondary for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, with one, one-year
renewal option for a total potential amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00
with first-year funding through the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-107
10. Motion awarding a contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of
Houston, Texas for the reconstruction of Everhart Road from Holly Road
to South Padre Island Drive with concrete pavement and underground
utility improvements in the amount of$14,327,966.82 with funding
available from Type B, Bond 2014, Bond 2018 and Utility Capital
Program funds.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.
Council members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed
the following topics:daily construction inspections; liquidated damages;
working nights and weekends;business signage;and traffic control.
Council members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
topics:future language changes in contracts; number of days the contractor
has not worked on the project and reasons for not working;working at night
and on weekends;website for the community and businesses to track projects'
progress;and daily status emails to businesses and Council.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez. 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: M2019-100
11. Motion awarding a contract to Berry Contracting, L.P. dba Bay, Ltd. for
street reconstruction using asphalt pavement with underground utility
improvements in the amount of$5,187,733.85 for Morgan Avenue from
Staples Street to Ocean Drive with funding available in the Street 2014
Bond Program and Utility Capital Program.
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 11.
This item was discussed in Item 10.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Molina. 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: M2019-101
12. Motion awarding an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract
to Max Underground Construction Company, LLC for repair and
replacement of the stormwater drainage system up to the amount of
$1,500,000 for one year with two (2) one-year administrative renewals for
a total contract price of$4,500,000. Administrative approvals are subject
to availability of funds and satisfactory contractor performance with
current funding available from the Storm Water Capital Improvement
program.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.
A council member and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds
discussed the budgeting and funding sources for the contract.
Council Member Hernandez 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 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: M2019-102
13. Motion awarding a contract to Austin Generator Service for removal and
replacement of the Frost Bank Emergency Generator in the amount of
$474,765.52 to support the Emergency Operational Center(EOC) during
critical events as funded in the FY2019 Asset Management and Facilities
Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.
A council member and Director of Asset Management Jim Davis discussed
reserve appropriations,approved budget,and assigning funding to appropriate
projects.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Roy. This Motion 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: M2019-103
14. Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement for semi-annual
mowing of easements along the Mary Rhodes Pipeline with 2Chainz
Brush Cleaning LLC of Lolita, Texas,for an amount not to exceed
$144,000.00, with the first-year funded through the Water Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
A council member and City Attorney Miles K.Risley discussed the inclusion of
specific labor law clauses in contracts.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Molina. This Motion 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: M2019-104
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 18 - 19)
18. Ordinance amending the Urban Transportation Plan map of MobilityCC,
a transportation element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, for streets
proposed in the London area between SH 286 and FM 763 and between
the Oso Creek and FM 43; and amending MobilityCC by adding a
HikeBikeCC map for the West Oso Creek Wilderness Trail.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.
Senior City Planner Annika Yankee stated that the purpose of this item is to
update the future street network designated in the City's Urban Transportation
Plan for the London area between SH 286 and FM 763 and between the Oso
Creek and FM 43.
Senior City Planner Yankee presented information on the following topics:
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subject area;current Urban Transportation Plan(UTP);street types; highlights
of amendments;staff&Transportation Advisory Commission's(TAC)
recommendation; Planning Commission's recommendation;Oso Creek Bridge
spacing;and recommendations.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
Fred Braselton,5337 Yorktown,stated his support of the staff and TAC
recommendation.
Council members,Director of Planning and ESI Dan McGinn and Senior City
Planner Yankee discussed the following topics:cost of road and bridge
widening;the density of expected development in the area;the reasons for the
Planning Commission's recommendation;90 degree versus non-90 degree
intersections;accessibility to the area;and storm water runoff.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance as
recommended by staff and the Transportation Advisory Commission(TAC),
seconded by Council Member Roy. 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
19. Ordinance adopting the fiscal year(FY) 2019-2020 Consolidated Annual
Action Plan (CAAP) for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) budget in the amount of$2,650,562.00, the Emergency
Solutions Grant (ESG) budget in the amount of$225,067.00, and the
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) budget in the amount of
$1,055,648.00 for a total of$3,931,277.00 of entitlement funding from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)
and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents
necessary to submit the CAAP, authorizing a staff complement of 27
positions; accept and appropriate funding for the approved CAAP
projects and further execute funding agreements, amendments or other
documents necessary to implement the FY2019-2020 CAAP with
organizations for approved projects.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
Director of Housing and Community Development Rudy Bentancourt stated that
the purpose of this item is to meet the HUD requirements of approving the
CAAP and to provide a"Citizen Comment Period"for citizens to provide
comments on the proposed project funding for the FY2019-2020 CAAP.
Director Bentancourt presented information on the following topics:staff
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recommendations-CDBG FY2019,ESG FY2019;and HOME FY2019.
Council members and Director Bentancourt discussed the following topics:
code enforcement staffing; Nueces County Mental Health Intellectual
Disabilities;and funds for taxpayer projects.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
Judy Telge,3554 Santa Fe,President of Accessible Housing Resources, Inc.,
spoke regarding housing low income residents through private developers and
private properties and thanked Council and staff for their support.Debra with
Corpus Christi Hope House,spoke regarding assisting the homeless,asked for
support of current application,and invited Council to tour their shelter.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera 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: 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
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 20)
20. Resolution amending the City Council Policies to add Policy 28-Award
Guidelines for Arterial and Collector Streets with Concrete or Asphalt
Pavement specifying concrete pavement will be used if construction cost
is not more than $125,000 per lane mile of the asphalt pavement
alternative.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.
Director of Street Operations Albert Quintanilla,P.E.stated that the purpose of
this item is to establish a City Council policy that confirms recommendation
guidelines when determining type of pavement covering to award on an
arterial or collector roadway.
Director Quintanilla presented information on the following topics:
background;maintenance schedules; 30-year maintenance cost;maintenance
cost comparison between asphalt and concrete;staff recommendation;an
example of how recommendation would work;and policy recommendation.
Council members,Director Quintanilla,and Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds discussed the following topics: Freese&Nichols'report
recommendation;factoring in threshold relating to the impact of heavy
traffic/heavy vehicles on concrete versus asphalt.
A council member and City Manager Pete Zanoni discussed the following
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topics:the reasons for Freese&Nichol's recommendation;the cost per square
yard used in the analysis presented;the City's actual cost per square yard;
updating maintenance costs annually; maintenance of asphalt roadways;the
frequency of seal costs and overlays;and keeping up with the Bond-related
construction schedules.
Council members,Director Quintanilla,and Director Edmonds discussed on the
following topics:maintenance schedules;coating;Texas Department of
Transportation(TXDOT)studies;calculation of the cost of underground repairs;
asphalt repair cost; life-cycle cost analysis;and historical concrete
maintenance data.
Council Member Molina made a motion to call for the question,seconded by
Greg Smith.The motion to call for the question failed with the following vote:
Council Members,Guajardo,Hernandez,Hunter,Roy,Barrera and Garza voting
No and Mayor McComb and Council Members,Molina and Smith voting Aye.
Council members,Director Quintanilla,and Director Edmonds discussed the
following additional topics:actual maintenance schedule;separation of
arterial and collectors based on heavy traffic and vehicles; Freese&Nichols'
memo on average life-cycle cost analysis;and the percentage of City concrete
versus asphalt streets,and which more forgiving,if maintenance is not
performed on them.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the policy to separate
collectors and arterials,per Freese&Nichols'recommendation setting the cost
differential of$150,000 for arterials and$100,000 for collectors,along with
language proposed by Council Member Guajardo relating to future
maintenance costs.The motion to amend died for a lack of a second.
A council member and Director Edmonds discussed the age of various streets.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to amend the resolution to add the
following after the words construction cost,"as well as cost incurred for future
anticipated maintenance activities."
Council Members discussed the following topics: including the cost of
anticipated maintenance;how often Policy 28 should be updated; how the
current asphalt versus concrete"policy"was adopted.
Mayor McComb called for a recess.
The Council went into recess at 4:21 p.m.
Mayor McComb called the meeting back to order at 4:33 p.m.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to amend the resolution to read as
follows,"If the construction cost for concrete pavement is not more than
$125,000 per lane mile,which should represent future anticipated maintenance
cost,of the asphalt pavement alternative,the concrete pavement alternative
will be used by City Council when deciding to award a contract for arterial and
collector roadways.This will be updated annually,"seconded by Greg Smith.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics:cost
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of construction;cost of maintenance; recommendation of lowest cost of
product;and numbers updated annually.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public. Escobedo discussed the
many variables when comparing concrete and asphalt and encouraged
Council to choose the best material.
This motion to amend was unanimously approved.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the resolution as
amended,seconded by Council Member Guajardo. This Resolution was
passed as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031813
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 -24)
Mayor McComb referred to First Reading Ordinances,Items 21 -24.
Members of the public requested to speak on Items 21 and 24.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve Items 21 -24,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public.
Scott Hunsaker,600 Travis St.,Houston,TX,Corpus Christi Alumina,
communicated appreciation for the consideration and expedition of the
proposed development agreement.
Fallon Woods,Sally Ralsey,Donna Watkins, Brandon,Monica Garza and Jeff
D.Longino spoke in support of the Nueces County Victims'Memorial Garden.
These ordinances were passed on first reading and approved with one vote.
21. Ordinance disannexing approximately 662.51 acres located along Texas
State Highway 361 and areas south of State Highway 361 from the City
of Corpus Christi, Texas; adjusting the City boundaries accordingly and
affirming annexations and boundaries; providing for severance,
publication, and an effective date.
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
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22. Ordinance authorizing the establishment of Industrial District No. 8 within
the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; and
authorizing Industrial District Agreement with property owners within the
Industrial District.
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
23. Ordinance approving the amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone#2 Amended Project& Financing Plans approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Two, Corpus Christi, Texas, on
June 10, 2019.
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
24. Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Nueces County Victims'
Memorial Garden for donation and acceptance of Memorial Garden to be
placed at Cole Park.
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
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Planning Commission (4 vacancies)
Airport Zoning Commission (4 vacancies)
Animal Care Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
Arts & Cultural Commission (2 vacancies)
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Board of Adjustment (1 vacancy)
Corpus Christi Commission on Children and Youth (1 vacancy)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to board and
committee appointments.The following appointments were made:
Planning Commission and Airport Zoning Commission
Council Member Roland Barrera made a motion to reappoint Jeremy Baugh
(Regular Member)and Daniel M.Dibble(Regular Member),seconded by
Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Council Member Barrera nominated Rogelio Hemandez(Regular Member).
Council Member Hernandez nominated Michael M.Miller(Regular Member)
and Michael York(Regular Member).Mayor McComb nominated Andrea
Francis(Regular Member).Council Member Hunter nominated Jason Page
(Regular Member).
Michael York(Regular Member)was appointed with Council Members Barrera,
Hunter,Smith,Molina,Roy,and Hernandez voting for Michael York(Regular
Member)and a runoff was conducted between Rogelio Hernandez(Regular
Member)and Michael M.Miller(Regular Member).Michael M.Miller(Regular
Member)was appointed with Council Members Hemandez,Roy,Mayor
McComb,and Council Members Hunter,and Guajardo voting for Michael M.
Miller(Regular Member)and Council Members Molina,Smith,Garza,and
Barrera voting for Rogelio Hernandez(Regular Member).
Animal Care Advisory Committee
Council Member Molina nominated Jarvis J.Amaya(Community At-Large).
Council Member Smith nominated Marilyn K.Litt(Community At-Large).
Council Member Roy nominated Lynn A.Valley(Community At-Large).
Jarvis J.Amaya(Community At-Large)was appointed with Council Members
Guajardo,Hunter,Garza,Molina and Hernandez voting for Jarvis J.Amaya
and Council Member Barrera,Mayor McComb,and Council Member Smith
voting for Marilyn K.Litt,and Council Member Roy voting for Lynn A.Valley.
Arts&Cultural Commission
Mayor McComb recommended the new appointments of Jody Perkes Hughes
(Public Art/Public Space)and Wallace W.Echols,Jr.(Marketing).
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Jody Perkes Huges(Public
Art/Public Space)and Wallace W.Echols,Jr.,(Marketing)seconded by Council
Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Board of Adjustment
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Gordon Robinson
(Alternate),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed
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unanimously.
Corpus Christi Commission on Children and Youth
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta withdrew board appointments to the Corpus
Christi Commission on Children and Youth.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
None.
R. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
S. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 5:09 p.m.
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