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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 August 18, 2020 which
were approved by the City Council on August 25, 2020.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of August 2020.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,August 18,2020 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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mayor Joe McComb.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag.
Mayor McComb 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.
Note:Council Members Roland Beware,Greg Smith and Gil Hernandez
participated by video conference.Council Member Michael Hunter participated
telephonically.
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
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E. PUBLIC COMMENT- AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND
PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL. To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, public
meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate,to the maximum practical
extent,audience and presenters from personal contact with members of
Community, City Staff,and City Council.This meeting will be broadcast at
cctexas.com/services/council meeting-agendas-minutes-video. Public testimony
and public hearing Input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda at
public meetings of the City Council should be provided in written format and
presented to the City Secretary and/or designee no later than five minutes after
the start of each meeting of the City Council.Testimony and/or public input shall
be in accordance with the City Secretary's instructions, which shall be posted on
the City Secretary's door and on the City website, and allow for electronic
submission.The written public testimony shall be provided to members of City
Council prior to voting on measures for that meeting.Written testimony shall be
limited in accordance with the City Secretary requirements and shall be placed
into the record of each meeting. This testimony shall serve as the required public
testimony pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007 and shall constitute a
public hearing for purposes of any public hearing requirement under law.The
meeting may be held telephonically or via videoconference.The public may
participate remotely by following the instructions of the City Secretary at
cctexas.com/departments/city-secretary.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.
The following citizen called in:
Brad Lomax,309 N.Water St.,thanked the Council for renaming William
Street to Lomax Street
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics: Cole Park Pier should be open by
next summer;Everhart Road construction project is about 40%complete,on
schedule and on budget;and a summary on the fire collective bargaining
agreement.
a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS
Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented an update on
COVID-19: COVID-19 cases by months as of August 15th;cases by age as of
August 15th;COVID-19 deaths by months as of August 15th;COVID-19 deaths by
ages as of August 15th;2020-2021 school year-Nueces County decisions;
COVID-19 cases in Nueces County's school aged children;symptoms of
COVID-19 in children;decision making tool for household members;school
decision tree;when there is minimal to moderate transmission spread;when
there is substantial community transmission;health district's phone bank
performance;and Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus.
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Council Members and Director Rodriguez discussed the following topics: the
luminaire software system will assist the health department during the
drive-ihru process by citizens filling out the demographic information online;
and the importance of testing oxygen levels.
G. MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting of August 11, 2020 and Budget Workshop of August 6,
2020
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina that the Minutes be approved.The motion carried by a unanimous 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:
2. Arts&Cultural Commission (3 vacancies)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (5 vacancies)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 2.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee-Rescheduled to August 25,2020
Arts and Cultural Commission
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Simone Sanders,and
reappoint Carolyn Mauck and Nicholas Gignac,seconded by Council Member
Barrera and passed unanimously.
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3-131
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 3,4,9,10 and 13 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Molina,seconded by Council Member
Garza,to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 3,4,9,10
and 13. The motion carried by 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
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
3. Zoning Case No. 0620-01, Camacho Resources, LLC (District 1).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7585 Leopard Street from the "IL"
Light Industrial District and "RMH" Manufactured Home District to the"IH"
Heavy Industrial District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend
Denial of the change of zoning from the"IL" Light Industrial District and
"RMH" Manufactured Home District to the "IH" Heavy Industrial District, in
lieu thereof, approval of the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special
Permit(SP)with conditions. (3/4 vote required to overrule the
recommendation of the Planning Commission).
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.
There were no comments from the Council.
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: 8- Mayor McComb,Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo,Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Roy
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Smith
Enactment No: 032182
4. Ordinance designating 258.9 acres within the jurisdiction of the City of
Corpus Christi as a Tax Increment Financing District to be known as
"Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City Of Corpus Christi, Texas"
pursuant to petition by owners of Crosstown Commons subdivision;
setting a maximum City financial participation of 75% over 20 years and
a maximum contribution of$9,000,000; and establishing a Board of
Directors for the Reinvestment Zone.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni,and Director of Finance Heather
Hurlbert discussed the following topics: this TIRZ will be used for
infrastructure;the importance of economic growth on the west side of town;
the"for sale"sign is the same sign that has been there for years;and that
Prosperity Bank and IBC Bank are interested in providing funding for this TIR2.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Barrera. 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 Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: I - Council Member Hernandez
Enactment No:032183
5. Ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Nueces
County to reimburse$200,000 to the City related to the engineering
design cost associated with the extension of Junior Beck Drive from
Dead End to Old Brownsville Road and accepting and appropriating a
Financial Assistance Award in an amount of$3,000,000 from the United
States Department of Commerce-Economic Development
Administration for the design and construction of Junior Beck Drive
located in City Council District 3, with a City match of$750,000 with
funding available through the 2018 Bond Program and amending the
Capital Improvement Program Budget and appropriating grant Funds in
the Street CIP Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032184
6. Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to enter into
a Consent Decree with the United States of America and State of Texas
regarding improvements, operation and maintenance of the City
wastewater system and appropriating $1,187,000 for civil penalty for the
United States, attorney fees for the State of Texas, and City legal and
consultant services related to finalizing and obtaining court approval of
said decree.
This Ordinance was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032185
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
7. Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Cintas Corporation
No. 2 of Corpus Christi,Texas in an amount not to exceed $161,399.41,
for uniform rentals for the Utilities Department, effective upon issuance of
notice to proceed with FY2020 funding in an amount of$10,000.00
available in the Wastewater Fund and $10,300.00 available in the Water
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-138
8. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Neal Flanagan,
dba Flanagan's Muffler Shop No 2 in Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount
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not to exceed $72,800.00, for vehicle exhaust system repairs for Asset
Management, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed,with FY 2020
funding in the amount of$6,000.00 available in the Fleet Maintenance
Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-139
Consent-Capital Projects
9. Motion awarding a professional services contract to Plummer
Associates, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas to design and prepare
construction documents for the Broadway Wastewater Treatment Plant
Rehabilitation in an amount not to exceed $926,936, located in City
Council District 1, with funding available from the FY 2020 Wastewater
Capital Improvement Program budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 9.
Council Members,Capital Budget Manager Kamil Taras and City Attorney Miles
Risley discussed the following topics: the pay as you go fund is the money that
gets transferred from operating to capital;a Council Member requested that
the pages in the Capital Improvement Plan be edited;and a Council Members
concern regarding titling this treatment plant as a"rehabilitation".
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Roy. 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: M2020-140
10. Motion awarding a construction contract to Jhabores Construction
Company, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas for the rehabilitation of Holly
Road from Crosstown Expressway to Greenwood Drive, located in
Council District 3, with asphalt pavement rehabilitation and utility
improvements in the amount of$3,349,518.32 with funding available from
the 2012 and 2016 Street Bond Program and FY 2020 Stormwater,
Water, and Wastewater Funds.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: this is a 2012 bond project,so concrete is not a good tit
because this is an interim phase for the rehabilitation of Holly Road.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
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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: M2020-141
11. Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for Construction Claims
Resolution Services to Consor Engineers, LLC, of Pharr, Texas, for one
year in an amount up to$100,000 with a one-year renewal option to be
administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed $200,000,
with projects located Citywide, and with funding available from the FY
2020 Utility Capital Program and Bond Program Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-142
General Consent Items
12. Motion authorizing the purchase of approximately 92.241 acres of
farmland located on State Highway 286 south of and abutting the J.C.
Elliott Transfer Station for$3,000,000 funded through reserve balances in
the Solid Waste Certificates of Obligation issued in 2008, 2015, 2017,
and 2018; and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute
all documents necessary for the purchase.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-143
13. Resolution to consider a proposed future property tax rate of$0.646264
per one hundred dollars valuation for the upcoming 2020-2021 fiscal year
at the public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2020,with final
approval on the property tax rate of$0.646264 set to occur on
September 15, 2020.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Molina. 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
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Enactment No: 032186
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held from 1:04 p.m.to 1:32 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
M. REGULAR AGENDA:
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 141
14. Ordinance approving a five-year Business Incentive Agreement between
the Corpus Christi B Corporation and the United Service Organization of
South Texas ("USO") in the amount of$250,000 for the creation and
retention of jobs and improvements to the facility leased to the USO by
the United States Navy, effective upon signature of the City Manager or
designee; appropriating funds in the amount of$250,000 from the Type B
Economic Development Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
Chief Operating Officer(COO)of the Corpus Christi Economic Development
Corporation Mike Culbertson presented information on the following topics:
staff recommends approval of a grant of up to$250,000 to the USO of South
Texas for renovations to their building at NAS Corpus Christi;the Board of
Directors of the EDC voted unanimously to recommend approval of this grant;
and this project will be complete within one year.
A Council Member and COO Culbertson discussed the following topic: the
company will get paid the entire amount once the construction is complete
and there are not any liens.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb,Council Member Ban'era, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 151
15. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC)Quarterly Update to City Council (Q2 2020)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.
CEO of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation lain Vasey
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presented information on the following topics: unemployment rates;
employment by sector for CCMSA;CCREDC COVID-19 response;and business
retention and business attraction.
Council Members and CEO Vasey discussed the following topics: the wind
turbine is not going to be a wind farm;the EDC works on projects that bring
new revenue overall into the market;teleworking has been accelerated by ten
years;a Council Member thanked the team for their work on the LiftFund
program;the importance of being environmentally conscious;the
non-disclosure agreements are not generated by the CCREDC;need more
details about the projects;about 19 projects are going to demand more water;
JM Steel is a bolt manufacturing company;and a Council Member's request for
an update of companies that were economically impacted in the past eight
months.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 16 -181
16. 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 sanitary sewer
overflows and the City's sanitary sewer system,water system, and/or
drainage system and/or potential future litigation involving the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, State of Texas, and/or U.S.
Department of Justice and the potential approval of attorney's fees,
expert fees, and expenses for negotiations and/or litigation with the
aforesaid entities.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
17. 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 matters in
collective bargaining agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi Professional
Firefighters' Association, pension matters involving City employees,
other potential collective bargaining matters, and potential approval in
open session of a collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus
Christi Professional Firefighters' Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
Corpus Christi Professional Firefighter's Association(CCPFFA)President
Johnny R.Stobbs thanked City Manager Peter Zanoni and staff for their
leadership.
Council Member Roy made a motion authorizing the City Manager to enter into
a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Corpus Christi
Professional Firefighters'Association for wages,benefits,and working
conditions,seconded by Council Member Guajardo. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
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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
18. 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 a potential lease,
license, interlocal agreement, and other legal documents related to the
potential placement of the police academy at or near Rodd Field Road
and Yorktown Blvd, and pursuant to Texas Government Code§
551.072 to discuss and deliberate the potential lease and/or value of real
property to be leased, licensed, or otherwise acquired at or near the
aforementioned locations.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
Q. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items:
The following Item was discussed: a Council Members request for a piping
report evaluation related to concrete versus asphalt streets.
R. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 4:36 p.m.
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