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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 November 12, 2019,
which were approved by the City Council on November 19, 2019.
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,November 12,2019 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
Mayor McComb recognized military veterans.
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 Marc Harrod, City Hall Liaison Officer, Corpus Christi Police Department.
Mr.Mark Harrod 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.
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 November 12, 2019, "Coastal Bend Day of
Giving".
Proclamation declaring November 12, 2019, "Corpus Christi Be The
Match Day" and November 2019, "National Marrow Awareness Month".
Proclamation declaring November 23, 2019, "Run the Runway 5K Day".
Proclamation declaring November 9-16, 2019, "Flags for Heroes Week".
Proclamation declaring November 10-16, 2019, "National Nurse
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Practitioner Week".
The Proclamations were presented.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT-APPROXIMATELY 12:00 P.M. 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.This is a public hearing for all items on this agenda.
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.
Reinaldo Figueroa,221 Lola Johnson Rd.,spoke regarding concerns related to
agenda Item 5 rezoning property at or near 2110 Laguna Shores Road. The
following individuals spoke in support of the Grand Canal and/or the creation
of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone(TIRZ#4)on North Beach: Juan Cantu,
3302 Surfside Blvd.,Day Manley,6705 Pharaoh Dr.,Carolyn Vaughn,4214
Spring Creek Dr.,Chris Kuehn,7038 Pharaoh Dr.,Linda Strong,4843 Ocean
Dr.,Carrie Robertson Meyer,4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd.,Diane Gardner,307
Palmero St.,Ron Graban,202 Surfside Blvd.,Sharon Hairgrove,3562 Santa Fe
St.,Jean Marie Giegerich, 1009 Furman Ave.,Taylor Oldroid,4825 Everhart
Rd.,and Marsha Williams,6006 Strasbourg. John Medina,4931 Mokry Dr.,
spoke regarding concerns related to the use of a park in the 78415 zip code.
Gloria Scott,4422 S.Alameda St.,spoke in support of re-purposing the Spohn
Memorial Hospital building to house homeless individuals. Jonathan
Gonzalez,13753 Cayo Gorda Court,discussed requirements of the Texas
Engineering Practices Act;and the condition of the stormwater system on North
Beach. Jed Rollins,401 Adriatic Prkwy.,McKinney,TX,Blackard Global,
discussed engagement related to media regarding the North Beach project.
Jeff Blackard,401 Adriatic Prkwy.,McKinney,TX,spoke regarding the state of
the stormwater system on North Beach;the capacity of the stormwater system
on North Beach in relation to rainwater;and the cost of the Grand Canal and
street repairs needed on North Beach. James Skrobarczyk,714 Oriole,spoke
in support of high density development,a TIRZ#4 and the Grand Canal on
North Beach;the Sports and Entertainment Center on the southside and the
use of alternative vehicles in the City. Peter Davidson, 1525 S.Shoreline Blvd.,
thanked the Council for their support of a TIRZ#4 on North Beach;and
section-by-section road building and related return on investment. Mark
Roach,Portland,TX,spoke regarding cocerns related to the Development
Services Department Chad Magill,641 Texas Ave.,spoke regarding paying for
the Grand Canal on North Beach;building the Grand Canal first,then elevating
the streets on North Beach;and requested that a Council workshop be held
allowing for public discussion regarding funding the Grand Canal on North
Beach.
R. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 34)
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34. Texas Legislature Next Steps Lessons from 86th Legislative Session,
Interim Forecast, Preparation for 2020
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 34.
The presentation team,consisting of Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Tammy Embrey,Brandon Aghamalian,Snapper Carr,Curtis Seidlits and
Andrew Keefer,presented information on the following topics: property tax
reform passed during the last Texas legislative session;and legislation that
passed and did not pass regarding the following Corpus Christi Legislative
Priorities: Texas Windstorm Insurance Agency(TWIA); Port of Corpus Christi;
annexation; Defense Economic Adjustment Assistant Grants;funding for near
non-attainment cities;and hotels,convention centers and tourism. The
presentation team also discussed coastal erosion;statewide bills;SB 2
supporters; right-of-way cable franchise fees;SB 29 city advocacy; local
strategies;and state strategies.
Council members and the members of the presentation team discussed the
following topics: the impact of SB 2;that hotel occupancy taxes(HOT),sales
taxes nor fees fall under SB 2;the reasons for animosity toward cities in the
state legislature;the timeline for developing the City's legislative priority list
for the next state legislative session; how passage of the Flood Infrastructure
Fund during this month's statewide constitutional election can benefit the City;
and local elected officials continuing to be able to talk to state legislators.
BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Building Code Board of Appeals (2 vacancies)
Citizens Advisory Health Board (1 vacancy)
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District(2 vacancies)
Landmark Commission (1 vacancy)
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board (9 vacancies)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Board&Committee
Appointments.
Building Code Board of Appeals
Council Member Smith nominated Gary K.Adams(Architect). Council Member
Hernandez nominated Kira Bonesteel(Architect). Gary K.Adams(Architect)
was appointed with Mayor McComb and Council Members Guajardo,Barrera,
Roy and Smith voting for Gary K.Adams and Council Members Hunter,Molina,
Garza and Hernandez voting for Kira Bonesteel.
Citizens Advisory Health Board
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Tosha James(City),
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Lesley B.Lomax(Agent,
Employee or Tenant,and Property Owner)and Joshua Richline(Agent,
Employee or Tenant,and Property Owner),seconded by Council Member
Barrera and passed unanimously.
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Landmark Commission
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Ira J.Freeman(Architect),
seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Tax Reinvestment Zone No.2 Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to reappoint Roland Barrera(City),
Rudy Garza(City),Paulette Guajardo(City),Gil Hernandez(City),Michael T.
Hunter(City),Joe McComb(City),Ben Molina(City),Everett Roy(City),and
Greg Smith(City),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Greg Smith Chairman,
seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 26)
26. Ordinance pertaining to North Beach designating a 1,423 acre area
within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number 4; setting a maximum City financial
participation of$20,000,000 via a scaled contribution for a period not to
exceed 20 years; establishing a Board of Directors for the TIRZ; and,
establishing a preliminary Project and Financing Plan.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 26.
Business Liaison Arlene Medrano provided a review of changes since the last
Council meeting on October 29,2019,including having consolidated 12
projects into 3 categories;and staff recommendation.
A council member asked to change"may"to"shall"in the ordinance wherein
reference is made to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 4(TIRZ#4)
reimbursing the City for expenses incurred related to the creation and
administration of the TIRZ#4.
Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
There were no comments from the public.
A council member discussed ensuring a position is available on the TIRZ#4's
board of directors for Del Mar College.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031927
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J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4- 13 and 16 -23)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to the Consent Agenda.
A member of the public requested that Item 5 be pulled for individual
consideration. Council members requested that Items 14 and 15 be pulled for
individual consideration. Council Member Barrera announced he was
abstaining on Item 12.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza to approve Consent Agenda
Items 4,6-11,13 and 16-23,seconded by Council Member Smith. 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
Second Reading Ordinances-Consent
4. Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating a 16,500 square foot
portion of 6th Street, a portion of public street lying between Buford
Avenue and Hancock Avenue, conditioned upon payment of$28,000 for
fair market value of the improved street and execution of an agreement to
relocate stormwater infrastructure. (District 1)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031913
6. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant from U. S. Department of
Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, in amount of$175,175 for FY
2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program; and
appropriating $175,175 in Police Grants Fund with $80,917 of funds
distributed to Nueces County and $13,340 of funds distributed to City of
Robstown. The remaining funds of$80,918 will be used by the City for
enhancement of law enforcement efforts.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
• Enactment No: 031915
7. Ordinance approving the purchase of Harris Public Safety
communication radios in an amount not to exceed $3,567,032.20 to be
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used by the Corpus Christi Police Department from Dailey and Wells
Communications, Inc; appropriating $1,189,010.73, from the unreserved
fund balance of the General Fund initially budgeted in FY 2019 for this
purpose but not encumbered; and amending the FY 2019-2020 operating
budget to increase expenditures.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031916
8. Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Texas Food and Wine Festival,
LLC to allow use of Heritage Park and portions of Fitzgerald Street and
Hughes Street for the Corpus Christi Food and Wine Festival Event and
related activities on November 23, 2019.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:031917
9. Ordinance accepting $31,105.92 from Epic Y Grade Pipeline, LP and
authorizing an amendment to the existing Revocable Easement to
allow construction of an additional 12-inch pipeline.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031918
10. Ordinance approving the purchase of twenty-six pickup trucks for a total
amount not to exceed $951,159.04 from Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas
via the GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative to be used by the Utilities
Department's staff for daily operations; appropriating $951,159.04 from
the unreserved fund balance in the Water Fund, the Wastewater Fund,
and the Storm Water Fund that was previously budgeted in FY 2019 for
this purpose but not encumbered; and amending the FY 2019-2020
operating budget to increase expenditures.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031919
11. Ordinance appropriating anticipated revenues from the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of$635,549 and
awarding a contract to Mako Contracting, LLC. for construction of
sidewalk and lighting improvements for the S.E.A. District Pedestrian
Improvement project in the amount of$794,436.22. The project is
located in City Council District 1 and the contract will begin upon
issuance of notice to proceed. Funding is approved and available from
an 80% TxDOT grant and a 20% match from Street Bond 2016 CIP.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 031920
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Contracts and Procurement-Consent
13. Motion approving the purchase from GT Distributors, Inc. of Austin, Texas
for a total amount not to exceed $103,155.00, for weapon-mounted
Surefire X300 Ultra LED handgun lights to be used by the Police
Department to accompany the new Smith and Wesson M&P 9mm
service weapons, with funding through the CC Crime Control Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-185
16. Resolution authorizing a three-year supply agreement with J.Q & G
Incorporated, dba OB Traffic, of Roanoke, Virginia in an amount not to
exceed $226,500.00 for the purchase of up to 30 traffic signal cabinets,
for Street Operations effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with
FY 2020 funding in the amount of$75,500.00 available through the Street
Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031923
17. Motion authorizing a two-year supply agreement with Wilnat Inc., dba
Koons Gas Measurement of Tulsa, Oklahoma in an amount not to exceed
$139,750.00 to purchase residential gas regulators, effective upon
issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in an amount of
$58,229.17 available through the Gas Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2019-187
18. Motion authorizing three, three-year supply agreements for a total amount
not to exceed $862,332.75, with an agreement with each of the following
vendors: T&W Tire, LLC, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in the amount of
$296,030.00 for the purchase of tires for refuse trucks for Solid Waste;
Southern Tire Mart, LLC, of Columbia, Mississippi in the amount of
$158,202.00 for the purchase of tires for Tahoe police vehicles; and, The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, of Akron, Ohio in the amount of
$408,100.75 for the purchase of tires for police pursuit vehicles, effective
upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in an amount of
$287,444.25 available through the Fleet Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-188
19. Motion authorizing two purchases for a total amount of$180,293.42; one
with Computer Solutions, of San Antonio, Texas in an amount of
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$121,793.42 for network equipment, and second with Dell EMC, of
Round Rock, Texas in an amount of$58,500.00 for 60 All-in-One
Desktop computers; to be used by the community of Corpus Christi at the
public libraries and increase broadband capability, effective upon
issuance of a purchase order, with funding available in the CDBG Grants
fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2019-189
General Consent Items
20. Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States
Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for USGS to
maintain automated river gauging stations that record stream flows and
water quality parameters associated with the Frio and Nueces Rivers and
associated tributaries, which is data the City uses daily to manage
releases from the City's reservoir system and for water treatment
operations, whereby the USGS contributes $28,950.00 and the City
contributes $166,350.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. M2019-190
21. Resolution authorizing execution of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with Del Mar College for improvements associated with Del Mar
College's new campus located at Yorktown Boulevard and Rodd Field
Road in District 5 including a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge and trail,
designated turn lanes and driveway cuts, and enhanced landscaping with
irrigation.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031924
22. Resolution amending and reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's
Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 031925
23. Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to Chapter 380 Economic
Development Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, Texas,
voestalpine Texas LLC, and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of
Nueces County, Texas, relating to the development of property.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 031926
12. Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Second Addendum to the
Water Supply Agreement with the Beeville Water Supply District, subject
to release of all claims by Beeville Water Supply District and City of
Beeville against the City of Corpus Christi and subject to withdrawal of all
administrative proceedings filed by Beeville Water Supply District and
City of Beeville against the City of Corpus Christi in the Public Utility
Commission of Texas and subject to payment of all amounts determined
by the City Manager to be owed pursuant to the existing contract between
the parties after waiver of$162,809.85 of Future Water Resources
Reserve Fund charges that were contested and withheld by said District
and authorizing the City Manager to make the aforesaid waiver.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 12.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on second reading 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
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Enactment No: 031921
5. Zoning Case No. 0719-02 BSA Terra Firma Development, LLC: (District
4) Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2110 Laguna Shores Road
from the "RE" Residential Estate District to the "RS-15" Single Family 15
District. Requires 3/4 Vote for zoning change.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5.
Mayor McComb stated that this item is being reconsidered because Flour Bluff
Independent School District indicated they will support a change of zoning to
RS-15 instead of RS-6.
Mayor McComb called for comments from the public. Rebecca Root,325 Lola
Johnson Rd.,spoke in opposition to the change in zoning to RS-15 and spoke
regarding: potential for flooding existing properties if the subject land is
developed;the uniqueness of the properties on Lola Johnson Rd.;and
wetlands. Charlene Rombs,230 Lola Johnson Rd.,spoke in opposition to the
change in zoning to RS-15 and spoke regarding the history of City Council
votes regarding rezoning the subject property; FBISD's support for RS-15;and
the ethics and integrity of the City Council and City staff,which Mayor McComb
and Ms.Rombs discussed. Jenny Ashmore,Lola Johnson Rd.,spoke in
opposition to the change in zoning to RS-15 and spoke regarding wetlands
being on both sides of Local Johnson Rd;and needing to fill in wetlands in
order to develop the subject property. Miguel Saldana,4555 Moonlake Ridge,
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with Saldana Consulting and representing the applicant,spoke regarding
FBISD being in favor of RS-15,but opposing RS-6;that the wetlands discussed
by residents today are not designated wetlands;and the loss of land the
applicant has incurred due to an Army Corps of Engineers'wetland
designation.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Garza. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 031914
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 35-36)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 35 and 36. The Council went into executive session at 2:37 p.m. The
Council returned from executive session at 3:10 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 contractual
obligations pursuant to the lease of property to SQH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc. near the intersection of State Highway 286 and Weber
Road and areas adjacent thereto and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§ 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the lease and value of the
aforementioned real property owned by the City when deliberation in
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 legal issues related to annexation,
disannexation, and potential development agreement(s)with entities that
are considering the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of
industrial facilities (including, but not limited to proposed Gulf Coast
Growth Ventures' chemical manufacturing facility in San Patricio County
and recently annexed industrial facilities in San Patricio County, including
but not limited to Voestalpine) and pursuant to Texas Government
Code§ 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or financial
information pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s)that the City
seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the City and
with which the City may conduct economic development negotiations
and/or deliberate possible economic development issues concerning
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said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 35 and 36.
G. 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) The amount pledged by City employees over the years and during this
year's United Way Campaign. 2) Provided a homelessness and workforce
housing update. 3) Announced a homelessness-related walk-in-their-shoes
event,sponsored by Metro Ministries,where participants will walk from Metro
Ministries to City Hall on November 9,2019. 4) The City has been awarded a
grant from the National Park Services'Trails and Conservation Program to
study the design of a potential eco-park on the north end of North Beach.
Related workshops will take place from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.on November 21
and 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.on November 22,2019,at the Texas State Aquarium.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of October 29, 2019 and Joint Workshop Session of
October 24, 2019.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 2.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina,that the Minutes be passed.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
N. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 27-28)
27. Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with the Nueces County for their 100% increment participation in the
North Beach Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 4 for a period ending
December 31, 2039
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that the purpose of this item is to approve an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for their 100% participation in Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 4(TIRZ#4).
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Resolution was passed and approved with the
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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: 031928
28. Appointment of Reinvestment Zone No. 4 Board of Directors
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.
Reinvestment Zone No.4 Board
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Roland Barrera(City),Gil
Hernandez(City),Michael Hunter(City),Joe McComb(City), Ben Molina(City),
Greg Smith(City),Rudy Garza(City),Paulette Guajardo(City),and Everett Roy
(City),seconded by Council Member Barrera and approved unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Tom Schmid(Director of
Texas State Aquarium)and Steve Banta(Director of USS Lexington),seconded
by Council Member Garza and approved unanimously.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Barbara Canales(Nueces
County-Appointed by City),seconded by Council Member Garza and approved
unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Everett Roy Chairman,
seconded by Council Member Hunter and approved unanimously.
O. RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb recessed the meeting at 3:22 p.m.to hold a meeting of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 4(TIRZ#4).
P. RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor McComb reconvened the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 14- 15)
14. Motion authorizing a one-year rental agreement with Herc Rentals Inc., of
Corpus Christi, Texas, for on-call rental of mini-excavators and
attachments used daily by Water Utilities Department for emergency
repairs and construction of water and wastewater infrastructure, for a total
amount not to exceed $180,726.00, effective upon issuance of a notice to
proceed, with funding through the Water and Wastewater Funds.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
In response to a council member's questions,Director of Water Utilities Kevin
Norton stated that the intent of this rental agreement is allow the City to rent
mini excavators to allow City crews to continue working while City-owned
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units are repaired;and that Water Utilities'requirement is 22 units.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Garza 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: M2019-186
15. Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with Pump
Solutions, Inc. of New Caney, Texas for a total amount not to exceed
$125,884.00 for maintenance and repairs for three Amacan pumps at the
Rincon Bayou Pump Station, effective upon issuance of notice to
proceed, with funding in FY2020 in an amount of$74,061.00 through the
Water Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.
A council member and Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton discussed the
following topics: if the pumps are tracked in Maximo;asset life cycle
management;the life span and age of existing pumps;staggering the
purchase of pumps;and that one pump will be overhauled as part of this
service agreement.
There were not comments from the public.
Council Member Smith 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: 031922
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 24_-25)
24. Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Line
Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Braselton
Custom Homes, LTD to extend a water transmission and grid main line
for a planned residential subdivision located on CR-33 with a completion
date of May 30, 2021;and appropriating $1,233,230.25 from the Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse the
Developer per agreement. (District 3)
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Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond recommended the following
amendment to Item 24: to amend the ordinance to remove the$65,000 transfer
from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to the Water Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Trust Fund and to amend the reimbursement agreement to limit
the reimbursement to$1,233,230.25,and to amend the appropriation from the
Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund from$1,485,130.25 to
$1,233,230.25.
Director Raymond stated that the purpose of this item is to execute a water
arterial and transmission grid main extension,construction and reimbursement
agreement with Braselton Custom Homes,LTD for the installation of 4,850
linear feet of 16-inch water arterial grid main line and to appropriate from the
Water Arterial and Grid Main Transmission Grid Main Trust Fund an
appropriation of$1,233,230.25 to reimburse the developer.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial map;
vicinity map;and staff's recommendation of approval.
Council members,City Manager Peter Zanoni,Director Raymond and
Contracts/Funds Administrator Michael Johnston discussed the following topics:
that current projects would move forward under current trust fund procedures;
a timeline for changes to the trust funds;and looping of the water line in the
planned subdivision;future extensions of the water line;the area the new
water line will serve;the number of homes to be constructed in the
subdivision,by phase;the size of the water main;and that a 1-inch legacy line
will become obsolete with the installation of the larger water main.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance to remove the
$65,000 transfer from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to the Water
Arterial Transmission and Grid Main Trust Fund and to amend the
reimbursement agreement to limit the reimbursement to$1,233,230.25,and to
amend the appropriation from the Water Arterial Transmission and Grid Main
Trust Fund from$1,485,130.25 to$1,233,230.25,seconded by Council Member
Molina.
A council member discussed the impact of this item on growth,expanding
residential development and increase to the City's tax base.
In response to a question from a council member,Bart Braselton,Braselton
Custom Homes,LTD,discussed the total number of homes in the development;
the build out time;the price range of the homes;the total value at build out;
and the importance of the trust fund in development
Council members discussed the following topics: development in the area of
the planned subdivision; police and fire service in the planned development
and the possible use of developer trust funds for related costs; discouraging the
use of septic systems and water wells in the area to be developed;and
existing arrangements for fire service with London Independent School District
and residents in the area.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
public.
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The motion to amend the ordinance passed unanimously(Council Members
Hunter and Garza-abstained).
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance as
amended,seconded by Council Member Guajardo.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy
and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 2- Council Member Garza and Council Member Hunter
25. Ordinance amending Section 53-109 of the City Code which allows golf
carts in certain areas by adding neighborhood electric vehicles and
off-highway vehicles as an allowable mode of transportation within the
city, specifically North Padre Island, Mustang Island, and North Beach;
and providing for a penalty.
Mayor McComb referred to item 25.
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman discussed the following topics: that
during the last legislative session,the Texas legislature provided a mechanism
for neighborhood electric/off-highway vehicles to be utilized on public
roadways;the Island Strategic Action Committee's review of this topic;safety
equipment in neighborhood electric/off-highway vehicles; locations where golf
carts are currently allowed and where neighborhood electric/off-highway
vehicles will be allowed;mirroring,in the ordinance,the related state statute;
the requirement in the ordinance that individuals must wear a seat belt,if the
neighborhood elecytric/off-highway vehicle is equipped with seat belts;and a
requirement that the ordinance be displayed on rented neighborhood
electric/off-highway vehicles.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.
A council member and Assistant City Manager Selman discussed the safety
record of golf carts.
Carrie Robertson Meyer discussed the use of golf carts on North Beach.
A council member discussed the use of neighborhood-electric/off-highway
vehicles in master planned communities.
Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hunter. 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
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 29 -33)
29. Ordinance to amend the 40-year Lease Agreement with SQH Sports &
Entertainment, Inc., which was originally authorized on October 18, 2016
for the lease of approximately 67.69 acres of unimproved land near State
Highway 286 and FM 43 (Weber Road)for a regional youth sports
complex, with the amendment to provide for extension of the performance
milestones in the lease and notice of default.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman discussed the following topics: project
milestones;and new timelines that are the subject of the proposed amendment
to the existing lease agreement.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Garza
30. Ordinance disannexing approximately 540.79 acres of land located in the
La Quinta corridor from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas pursuant to an
amendment to a Chapter 380 economic development incentive
agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and voestalpine
Texas, LLC; adjusting the City boundaries accordingly; providing for
severance, publication, and an effective date.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.
City Attorney Miles K.Risley stated that the purpose of this item is to disannex
approximately 540 acres in the La Quinta corridor,which is tied to the 380
agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority and voestalpine Texas,
LLC.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance,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
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Abstained: 0
31. Ordinance amending the FY2019-2020 Operating Budget, adopted by
Ordinance No. 031870, to create a temporary provisional Fire Captain
position within the Fire Department complement.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha stated that the purpose of this item is to amend the
FY2019-2020 operating budget,adopted by the City Council,to create a
temporary provisional fire captain position within the Fire Department
complement;recently,an arbitrator reinstated a Fire Captain back to his
position,which was vacated in January 2018,after he was terminated;the
vacancy created in January 2018 has since been filled;such a provisional
position is being requested for the most recently promoted fire captain,until
such time that a new vacancy occurs,or until the end of FY2019-2020;and that,
due to two announced retirements for the position of Fire Captain,it is
anticipated that the provisional position will be needed for approximately 2
months.
A council member and Fire Chief Rocha discussed the background
necessitating this item;and the sources of funding for related back pay to the
reinstated Fire Captain.
There were no comments form the public.
This Ordinance was passed and approved on first reading 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 accepting and appropriating Airport Grant#58 in the amount
of$9,445,368; awarding a contract in the amount of$6,884,574.42 with
Airfield Contracting, a Joint Venture between Head, Inc. of Columbus,
Ohio and Jackson Construction Services, LLC, of Jacksboro, Texas for
the total base bid and additive alternates 1 and 2 for the Corpus Christi
International Airport (CCIA) Rehabilitate Terminal Apron Phase III and
East General Aviation Apron Phase IV projects, effective upon issuance
of notice to proceed, with funding available in the Airport Capital program
by acceptance of the grant and; transferring $1,049,486 as a 10% grant
match from the unreserved fund balance of the Airport Operational Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 32.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds stated that the purpose of this
item is to accept the grant from the Federal Aviation Administration;award the
construction contract to Airfield Contracting;transfer funds,out of the fund
reserve,to cover the City's 10% match for the grant;and award the base bid,
plus alternates 1 and 2 for the fourth of a five-phase effort to rehabilitate part of
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the terminal apron and the general aviation apron.
There were not comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Roy. This Ordinance was passed 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
33. Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 10-foot wide by approximately
180-feet in length (1,800 sq. ft.) portion of an existing drainage easement
out of Lots 3 &4, Block 1, Padre Island - Corpus Christi Section E
located at 15045 & 15041 Aruba Drive. (District 4)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 33.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this
ordinance is to abandon and vacate a 10-foot wide by approximately 180-foot
long portion of an existing drainage easement out of Lots 3 and 4,Block 1,
Padre Island,Corpus Christi,Section E,located at 15045 and 15041 Aruba Dr.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: vicinity map;
aerial overview; and staffs recommendation for approval.
Director Raymond stated that this was an easement on paper,that was never
improved,does not impact subsequent development and that the easement is
not required for stormwater drainage along this portion of Aruba Drive.
A council member discussed that this makes one lot out of two;and the
potential value of the property after this action is taken.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith 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
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 371
37. 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 legislation
recently approved by or potentially being sought in the Texas Legislature
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and/or U.S. Congress related to municipal matters.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn by staff.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items. No items
were discussed or identified.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
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