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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 September 29, 2020
which were approved by the City Council on October 13, 2020.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of October 2020.
Re.-cca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277
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City Council
Tuesday,September 29,2020 9:00 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 9:00 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 Barrera,Gil Hernandez and Rudy Garza
participated by video conference.Council Member Michael Hunter participated
telephonically. Council Member Garza arrived at 9:55 a.m.
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/serviceslcouncil 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.
Nueces County Judge Barbara Canales spoke in support of Item 23.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached
to the Minutes:
Lucy Garza,3024 Quail Springs Rd.;Randal Hill,421 Coral PI.;and Donna
Byrom.
F. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 11
1. Staff and companies presentation on Supplemental Information of
Alternative Water Supplies as follow-up to the City's August 2018
Request for Information.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 1.
City Manager Peter Zanoni gave a brief update on the following information
that will be presented: water supply source;where it comes from;length of
term;volume of water to be provided;cost estimates;type to be delivered;
turnaround time;and other considerations.
Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton presented information on the following
topics: Port of Corpus Christi update;supplemental information requested;
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respondents;Evangeline/Laguna,LP;Dimmit Utility WSC;Veolia;
Poseidon-Suez;Poseidon Water;Seven Seas Water;Corpus Christi Polymers;
Corpus Christi Civic Leadership Group,LLC;IDE Technology Kiewit;
Consolidated Water;and respondent presentations.
Hamlet Newsom with Evangeline/Laguna,LP presented information on the
following topics: Evangeline/Laguna,LP;Evangeline project synopsis;cost
comparison;and final comments.
Council Members,Director Norton,Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos
and Mr.Newsom discussed the following topics: the guaranteed price is$2.99
for potable water;this is a take or pay contract;this company owns the water
rights;the maximum capacity for the pipeline is 79 million gallons per day;the
practical capacity is between 25 to 30 million gallons per day;a single pipeline
would be built;no environmental impacts currently;the Vista Ridge pipeline in
San Antonio is 50,000 acre feet;the actual cost of the pipeline and the
equipment is$750 million;and at the end of the 30 years the City of San
Antonio will receive ownership of the pipeline.
Manager of Dimmit Utility,WSC Ruben Saenz presented information on the
following topics: drinkable water for 100 years;what Is ground water; how can
a City get more water;where does the water come from;who can have access
to the water;who owns the water;how can water reach the City;who
manages the water;who is paying for the pipeline;who is Dimmit Utility; how
long will the pipeline take to build;what does the City pay;how will the City
make money;how may gallons of water can the City have per day;how to
certify 50 million gallons of water per day;who are the engineers/hydrologists;
which route will the pipeline take;what Texas cities could be included in the
pipeline;what will the pipeline look like;how is the pipeline transported; how
is the pipeline lifted into place;how is the pipeline made;how is the pipeline
connected to deliver the water;lucid energy pumps allow reversal water flow
and generate electricity;what would be the economic impact to the City;what
is a financial estimate of impact to City;Carrizo-Wilcox Acquifer Recharge in
Dimmit County:2nd best in Texas;safe water that complies with TCEQ and
EPA requirements;and resources.
Council Members,Director Norton,Mr.Saenz,and President/Owner of South
Texas Water Sharing Pipeline Project,LLC Howard Ivy discussed the following
topics: the water rights are secured by three industrial landowners;the
landowners own unlimited pumping grandfather water rights;this would cost
the City$40 million a year;the delivery cost includes the cost of the pipeline
and permitting;this company is offering chlorinated water;it costs$1.00 per
1,000 gallons to treat the water;and the cost for treated water out of ON
Stevens would be$2.25 per 1,000 gallons.
Josh Berezowsky with Veolia presented information on the following topics:
Veolia reuse in Texas;Honolulu,HI-similar project;Honolulu industrial reuse
facility-built and operated by Veolia;Veolia industrial reuse and conservation
expertise;and summary.
Council Members,Director Norton,Manager Ramos,and Mr.Berezowsky
discussed the following topics: Honolulu,Hawaii is producing 12.5 million
gallons per day of reuse water;the treatment plant in Honolulu,HI was a 15
mile pipeline;the City gets a credit for the total discharges back into the Bay;
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this would be considered a drought resistant water supply;the drought
contingency plan focuses on the reservoir,but it could be modified;other cities
who use this water supply include Freeport,TX,Big Spring,TX and Tampa
Bay,FL;and the reuse is a combination of potable water and industrial water.
Carlos Rubinstein with Poseidon Water presented information on the following
topics: Brookfield;what is a P3;when does a P3 make sense;how would it
work;development agreement;water purchase agreement;benefits of a P3
approach;construction risk management;operations risk management;P3
success/Carlsbad desalination plant;and award winning approach.
Council Members,Mr.Rubinstein,and Assistant Project Manager with
Poseidon James Golden discussed the following topics: the approximate
discharge plan would be in the Ingleside area of the Bay;the City will reach a
point where it will issue an RFI;the City is pursuing its own permits;the cost
that the City is incurring right now could be done by a private developer;the
rate payer will pay the costs whether the City or developer incurs the expense;
chemicals required to treat the water will vary in cost;the fixed costs of having
built the plant and maintenance are key components of the P3;and if it is
publicly financed,the City will be burdened with debt service.
Richard Whiting with Seven Seas Water Corporation presented information on
the following topics: water as a service;benefits to our customers;group
overview;a Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners portfolio company;recap of
City progress to date;Seven Seas progress to date: Harbor Island; pricing;
pricing and scope;benefits to the City;and summary.
Council Members,Director Norton,Mr.Whiting,Mr.Williams and Port of
Corpus Christi Director of Environmental Planning and Compliance Sarah
Garza discussed the following topics: the cost of the water to the City of
Corpus Christi would be for potable water;there are more environmental
concerns in the Inner Harbor and La Quints than there are at Harbor Island;the
Port has offered the permit to the City;an intake permit is required;the Ed
Rachal Foundation is comfortable with giving the property to the City;
additional pipelines would need to be built;the Port has allowed for power to
the pipeline;there are separate municipal and industrial systems on how the
water would be transferred;a Council Member's concern that Harbor Island is
vulnerable to storms;the Port is getting permits from a third party;the Port of
Corpus Christi is pursuing the permit at Harbor Island;the City indicated to the
Port that they did not want Harbor Island;the Port has represented that they
are getting the permit application to provide water to the City of Corpus Christi;
the Port continues to meet with City staff to work out a regional solution to
water supply;the Port is working on getting power needs for Harbor Island;the
main concern is the environmental impact to the redfish population;a Council
Member's concern of duplicating efforts between the Port and the City;the City
is the leader for water in this region;there is zero impact on rates for the$11.4
million;the discharge permits were submitted in February 2020;the City is
complying with TCEQ;the contingency is incorporated into the rates that the
City is looking at;and a Council Members opposition to the Harbor Island site
since it does not have an intake in the Gulf of Mexico.
Paul Murdoch with Corpus Christi Polymers presented information on the
following topics: CCP permits;CCP's current and future desalination plants;
operations concept 5 year plan;Option A Industrial Water;and Option B
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Potable Water.
There were no comments or questions from the Council.
Paul Choules with Corpus Christi Civic Leadership Group recognized the
passing of Jerry Kane,who was an advocate for desalination and loved the
City of Corpus Christi.
Paul Choules with Corpus Christi Civic Leadership Group presented
information on the following topics: the Leadership Group's objective;
desalination costs;desalination economics;Aquatech-The American
Desalination Company;Corpus Christi Desal-key considerations;economics
and assumptions;and a long-term partner for the City of Corpus Christi.
Council Members,Mr.Choules and Director Norton discussed the following
topics: the average cost across the industry is 20 million gallons per day;this
company will provide the financing;adding another 4 million gallons per day
adds another$10 to$20 million;the cost difference with CC Polymers comes
from multiple sites;and the City's requirement is 20 million gallons per day.
Mark Ellison with IDE and Kiewit presented Information on the following topics:
IDE-Kiewit team overview;Klewit-local presence;project financial and delivery
structures;and case study-Carlsbad,CA Claude"Bud"Lewis desalination plant
Council Members,Mr.Ellison and Marlea Tichy discussed the following topics:
Swift Financing and P3 offer a low cost interest rate;the importance of using
the same assumptions for power and interest rates;the project location is
based on the existing permit application;the estimated capital amount is$175
range;the City can decide what amount they want to start at in terms of million
gallons per day;the size of the modules depend on the City's specifics of
design;this company designs a 24 million gallon per day plant to achieve a 20
million gallon per day(MGD)plant;and the City needs to decide the maximum
size they need.
John Tonner with Consolidated Water Co.Ltd.presented information on the
following topics: response to City of Corpus Christi RFI;synopsis of project;
maximum or minimum proposed quantity;maximum ship channel quantity-30
MGD;maximum La Quinta channel quantity-40 MGD;availability and
turnaround time; restrictions on sale or delivery;water rights andlor
restrictions;proposed contractual obligations or limitations,i.e.,minimum
term; processes involved to achieve water quality;cost analysis-contract term;
cost analysis-interest rate;cost analysis-energy cost;cost analysis and risk
mitigation;consolidated water co.ltd.;aerex;liberty utilities; bureclaqua
resources study;and our team.
Council Members,Director Norton and Mr.Tonner discussed the following
topics: the mode of operation may be slightly different between the Inner
Harbor channel and the La Quints channel;this company prefers to have more
flexibility in designing to improve life cycle and efficiency;and this company is
more focused on equipment specifications.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director of Water Utilities
Kevin Norton discussed the following topics: six out of the ten companies are
desalination options;the City's cost estimates are close in price with these
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proposals;thanked staff and companies for these presentations;a Council
Member's request to see groundwater companies'rates;and a Council
Member's request for a Request for Proposal(RFP)for alternative water
sources to obtain additional cost estimates.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion of direction for City staff to issue
an RFP from companies outside the design-build-operate model and that are
alternative water supplies,specifically for groundwater,P3 and wastewater
reuse,seconded by Council Member Garza.
Council Members and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the following topics:
the decision has not been made yet to build a plant the City has not borrowed
the money yet;there are two different tracks being presented,
design-build-operate or groundwater,water reuse,and P3 options;Council has
not agreed to expand supply;there is not a formal legal description of an RFP
and an RFI;an RFP is a legal procedure to obtain proposals;and the Council
has not determined what the RFP is.
Council Members and Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos discussed the
following topics: the time frame for the City to make a decision is about
2023-2024;the City would need about 20 million gallons per day;the$220
million is not the accurate amount that the City will spend;the City has
contracts with Exxon and Steel Dynamics;the desalination plant time frame is
2026;the amount can go over or under the$200 million;water conservation is
nota short term water supply solution;and when demand reaches 75%of
supply,the City can consume 33%more water.
The motion of direction failed with the following vote:
Aye: 3- Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo and Council Member
He man dez
Nay: 6- Mayor McComb, Council Member Banera,Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS I UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Managers Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics: 1)Status update regarding the 4
upcoming desalination town hall meetings. 2)Fire prevention week.3)Coastal
Bend Heart Walk on Saturday.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
topics: a Council Member's request to preview the layout of the town hall
meetings prior to the meetings;and City staff is currently working on providing
the Council a layout of the town hall meetings in a memo.
a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS
Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented an update on
COVID-19: COVID-19 total cases timeline;Nueces County daily COVID-19 cases;
COVID-19 cases by age group in Nueces County;Nueces County average age of
deaths by zip code;school districts positive COVID-19 cases; Nueces County
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school districts;cases by zip code;multi system inflammatory syndrome in
children4MlS-C)related to COVID-19;and rethink Halloween-Do's and Don'ts.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of September 22, 2020
A motion was made by Council Member Guajardo,seconded by Council
Member Roy that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Corpus Christi Convention &Visitors Bureau (9 vacancies)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.
Corpus Christi Convention&Visitors Bureau
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Ed Cantu(At-Large),
Daniel Suckley(At-Urge)and Sam Canavati(At-Large),and to appoint Alex
Harris(At-Large),John Longoria(At-Large),Richard Lomax(Restaurant),
Jennifer Vela(Attraction),Mitchell Kalogddis(Attraction)and Blanche
Candelaria-Morris(Lodging),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and
passed unanimously.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: IITEMS 4-231
4. One-reading ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to CP&Y, Inc. to
provide professional design services for the implementation of the Holly
and Rand Morgan Elevated Storage Tanks Implementation Project in an
amount of$383,397 for a total contract value not to exceed $432,935 and
amending the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Program Budget to include
the Holly and Rand Morgan Elevated Storage Tanks Implementation
Project, located in City Council Districts 1 and 5, with funding available
from FY 2020 Water Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.
Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment Gabriel Ramirez presented
information on the following topics: action plan for Holly and Rand Morgan;
solution to bringing tanks online;and importance of an ongoing pipe
replacement plan.
Council Members and Director Ramirez discussed the following topics: the
design pressure is 150 PSI;if the tanks are online as currently designed the
pressure will be increased to 20 PSI;pipes lose their pressure as they age;
District 2 has a lot of aged infrastructure;and the construction should be
complete by Fall of 2022.
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This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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:032221
0. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEM 241
24. Ordinance to adopt the City of Corpus Christi Water Conservation Plan
revised 2020 edition and revising City Code of Ordinances Section
55-150 (a) regarding adoption of revised plan with the addition of an
explanation of the Model Industrial Water Conservation Plan and other
adjustments updating information.
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 24.
Water Resource Manager for Water Utilities Esteban Ramos presented
information on the following topics: purpose of water conservation;
conservation trends;our responsibility;and revision details.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni,Manager Ramos,Assistant
Director of Utilities Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen and Compliance
Superintendent with Water Utilities Maria Corona discussed the following
topics: the Plumbers People Program will be included in the plan for
conservative water users;the 7 billion gallons is treated water;the real losses
make up about 551 million gallons;the meter accuracy is 96%;approximately
1.25 million gallons a year in water loss is due to leakage and main breaks;the
City tests about 1%of meters a year for accuracy;the need for a more
comprehensive pipe replacement program throughout the City to address the
older infrastructure;the City prioritizes the list of replacements;the City is not
actively seeking grants for these repairs,but will look into it;most of the
funding for the infrastructure is coming from the SWIFT loans;the City is
looking into a contract with LAN for the large diameter lines;the percentage of
water loss has decreased; if the meter read shows no consumption on the bill
that does not necessarily mean that the meter is broken;the City has to
estimate how much water is lost during a main break;a Council Member's
request to look into how other cities are handling meter readings;the issue
regarding the outstanding debt with Kings Crossing Country Club;the
residential meter readers are about 99%accurate;and the water loss is
calculated with an assigned percentage of meter accuracy.
Council Member Guajardo 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: 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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Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. Council members requested
that Items 10,19 and 22 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith,seconded by Council Member
Molina to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 10, 19 and
22.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
Abstained: 0
5. Zoning Case No. 0820-01, High Tide Partnership, Ltd. (District 4).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 10582 State Highway 361 from
the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CR-2" Resort Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommend approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032222
6. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Executive Office of
the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in an amount of
$144,621.00,for the FY2019 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Initiative to fund salary and benefits for one civilian employee and
overtime for four sworn officers; and appropriating $144,621.00 in the
Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032223
7. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Executive Office of
the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an amount of
$89,480.00 for the FY2020 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative
to fund overtime for four sworn officers; and appropriating $89,480.00 in
the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032224
8. Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 031962 to revise an
appropriation of funds in the amount of$22,892.91 from the General
Fund to the Police Grants Fund.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032225
9. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment of the
lease with Tailwind CRP, LLC, to provide space for the operation of a
news and gift concession at Corpus Christi International Airport in
exchange for payment of a percentage of gross revenues or a minimum
annual guarantee,whichever is greater; extending the lease expiration
date to August 14, 2022; and providing for severance.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032226
10. Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend a Grid Main Line between CR-33 and FM-43;
and appropriating $20,562.52 from the Water Arterial Transmission and
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse developer. (District 3)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Hunter. 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 Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Roy
Enactment No:032227
11. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant totaling $919,500 from the
Office of the Governor from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
(DEAAG) to complete the Corpus Christi Army Depot Flight Line Security
Enhancement Project, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement,
and providing $92,000 as an in-kind contribution for grant administration
services.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032228
12. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $7,268,376.00 from the
Coronavirus Relief Fund, established by the CARES Act and provided
through the State of Texas, for prevention, preparation for, and response
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032229
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
13. Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with CAP Fleet
Upfitters, LLC, Houston, TX, for a total amount not to exceed
$145,274.78 to install retrofitting kits for the secure fit of various
equipment in 14 new Ford Utility Vehicles and two Ford F-150s for the
Corpus Christi Police Department, with FY 2020 funding available from
the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:M2020-199
14. Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with three one-year
options to MPACT Strategic Consulting LLC of Houston, TX, in amount
up to$100,000.00 for each year and a total amount not to exceed
$500,000.00 including the renewal options for professional services with
assistance in disaster recovery and emergency response grant services
to be used on an as needed basis, with funding dependent on grant
awards.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-200
15. Motion authorizing the purchase of 10 replacement Ford trucks from
Silsbee Ford, Silsbee, TX, for a total amount of$355,415.00 to be used
by the Parks and Recreation Department in support of park operations,
beach lifeguard/first response, Gulf Beach maintenance and park
enforcement, beach operations, park construction and Tourist District
facility maintenance,with FY 2020 funding available from the General
Fund and State Hotel Occupancy Tax Beach Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-201
16. Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2020 Service Agreement
with stHealth Benefit Solutions, LLC, dba Stealth Partner Group, Dallas
TX, in an amount not to exceed $58,000.00, increasing the total contract
amount from$2,500,000.00 to$2,558,000.00, due to an unanticipated
increase in number of employees in the self-funded stop loss insurance
program, with FY 2020 funding available from the Employee Health
Citicare Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: M2020-202
17. Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the Service Agreement for the
Purchase of Phase 2 Radios for Public Safety with Dailey and Wells
Communications, Inc. for a total not to exceed of$4,157,814.20
increasing the service agreement value to a total not to exceed of
$7,724,846.40 for Harris Public Safety communication radios,with an
effective date on or after October 1, 2020 with funding in an amount of
$1,395,563.07 requested in the FY 2021 Adopted Budget through the
Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-203
Consent-Capital Projects
18. Motion awarding a three year Master Services Agreement for
professional engineering design services to Binkley 8.Barfield, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas for the design of a New Gas Transmission Main
extending service to Annaville and Calallen in an amount up to$300,000
with two one-year renewal options to be administratively authorized for up
to$100,000 per year for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, located
in Council District 1, with funding available from the Gas Capital Reserve
fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-204
19. Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for General Civil
Engineering Projects to Freese and Nichols, Inc. and Hanson
Professional Services, Inc. both from Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount
up to$500,000 for a two-year term with each firm, with projects located
Citywide, with FY 2021 funding available from the Utility Capital Program
and Bond Program.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
A Council Member,Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds,Director of
Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker and City Manager Peter Zenon'
discussed the following topics: why the online individual category scores are
blank on the evaluation matrix;Freese and Nichols does very good work and is
one of the preferred providers;the scores are based on the qualifications listed
on the matrix sheet;a Council Members request to meet with Clarissa Johnson
to go over the individual scores;staff provides debriefs to the engineering
firms;and clarification that the Council Member will meet with Kim Baker and
not Clarissa Johnson.
Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Motion 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:M2020-205
General Consent Items
20. Resolution authorizing an interlocal cooperation agreement with Texas A
& M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) in the amount not to exceed
$150,499.58 for air quality monitoring service through December 31,
2021, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with funding
available in the No. 1071 Community Enrichment Grant fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032230
21. Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Participation Agreement
with MPM Development, LP to construct two C-3 collector streets
associated with a planned residential subdivision known as Kings
Landing; and appropriating $30,788.37 to reimburse developer. (District
3)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032231
22. Resolution opposing Texas Windstorm Insurance Association rate
increase.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented the
following information: TWIA is required to pass their rate filing at their August
Board meeting;and TWIA has agreed to not raise rates.
Council Members and Director Embrey discussed the following topics: a
Council Member stated that TWIA has held several meetings;the Coastal Bend
has an active windstorm task force;and the delegation is addressing the
composition of the TWIA Board.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.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: 032232
23. Resolution approving a transfer of allocation of$200,000 from the City of
Corpus Christi's $17,960,470 Coronavirus Relief Fund, established by
the CARES Act, to Nueces County for expenses specifically for public
messaging related to the prevention, preparation for, and response to the
COVID-19 public health emergency.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032233
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held from 1:03 p.m.to 1:57 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: INONEI
N. REGULAR AGENDA: INONEI
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONEI
Q. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.
The following Item was discussed: Mayor McComb acknowledged Council
Member Garza for being appointed by the Del Mar College(DMC)Board of
Regents to fill the vacant District 1 seat
R. ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 3:21 p.m.
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7) Public Comment&Input Form
Date of Meeting 09-29-2020
Name Lucy Garza
Address Street Address: 3024 Quail Springs Rd Apt C3
City: Corpus Christi
State/Province:Texas
Postal/Zip Code: 78414
Topic Short term rentals
Describe Feedback: I'd like the council consider picking back-up the
topic of short-term rentals in Corpus Christi,
specifically considering zoning certain areas, near
the beach or other attractions, that are appropriate
for short term guests(Airbnbs,VRBOs,etc.). Even if
zoned areas are approved, having parameters in
place for these rentals is crucial to permanent
residents'quality of living- parking, noise,garbage,
events on the property and other activities related
should be taken into account. Even considering
having a certain amount of people allowed to stay in
a unit compared to the bedroom amount. If there
are rules put in place,this can be something our city
can profit from,while keeping our residents happy
and safe.
Thank you.
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Date of Meeting 09-29-2020
Name Randal Hill
Address Street Address: 421 Coral PI
City: Corpus Christi
State/ Province:TX
Postal/Zip Code: 78411
Topic Water Issues
Describe Feedback: I was wondering if there has ever been any
consideration given to possibly looking into some
way that flood control could be used to make a
spillway between the Nueces River and the Frio
River north of Choke Canyon dam so that if the
Nueces River was ever in flood stage,the water
could be re-routed to the Frio and captured at
Choke Canyon first.
It would seem that if San Antonio can put in place a
complex underground tunnel system in downtown
San Antonio to prevent flooding on the San Antonio
River -that Corpus Christi should be able to do
something out in the sparsely populated area of
South Texas so that flood water could be diverted to
the Frio and Choke Canyon Reservoir. The other
advantage of something like this would be not only
increase our water supply at Choke Canyon - but
also prevent the relentless flooding of the area
downstream from Lake Corpus Christi every time
the Nueces River has flood conditions at its head
waters.
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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Developer Obligations
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Hello
I feel that developers should be held accountable for the consequences their developments create. Before issuing
permits, the city should require the developer to take into account ... traffic, roads, surrounding property, public safety,
etc.
Thank you.
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