Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final-revised
Meeting date/time: 9/12/2017 11:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
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17-1166 11. ProclamationsProclamation declaring September 2, 2017, "Foy H. Moody High School 50th Anniversary Day". Proclamation declaring September 8, 2017, "International Literacy Day" and September 2017, "International Literacy Month". Proclamation declaring September 11, 2017, "9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance". Proclamation declaring September 17, 2017, "Mission of Mercy 10-Year Anniversary - A Decade of Healing Through Love Day" Proclamation declaring September 30, 2017, "Corpus Christi Out of the Darkness Walk". Presentation donating to "Mayor's Hurricane Harvey Fund" by Nathaniel Villarreal - Age 7. Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission and Committee Members.presented  Action details Video Video
17-1171 12. MinutesRegular Meeting of August 29, 2017 and Workshop of August 10, 2017.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-1168 13. AppointmentCorpus Christi Downtown Management District Museum of Science and History Advisory Board Parks and Recreation Advisory Committeeconfirmed  Action details Video Video
17-1019 14. MotionService Agreement for Health and Welfare Consulting Services Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute service agreement with IPS Advisors, LLP of Dallas, Texas for health and welfare benefits consulting services in accordance with Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 973, based on best value for a total amount not to exceed $59,000 for the initial year, with a step price increase throughout the option years. The initial year’s funding will be requested for FY 2017-18. The term of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-1061 19. MotionSupply Agreement for Cement Stabilizing Sand Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply agreement with Aaron Concrete Contractors, of Aransas Pass, Texas for the supply of cement stabilizing sand in response to Request for Bid No. 1152 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $297,828.94, with an estimated expenditure of $24,819.08 in FY2016-2017. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.passedPass Action details Not available
17-1062 110. MotionSupply Agreement for Sodium Hypochlorite for Water and Wastewater Plants Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply agreement with Brenntag Southwest, Inc., of Longview, Texas for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite (“chemical”) in response to Request for Bid No. 1149 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $1,498,465.05, with an estimated expenditure of $124,872.09 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Utilities Fund. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.passedPass Action details Not available
17-0974 15. MotionPurchase and Installation of Playground Equipment for Captain Falcon Park (4712 Oso Parkway) and Crestmont Park (3521 Cresthill Drive) Motion approving the purchase and installation of playground equipment at Captain Falcon Park from Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc., of San Antonio, Texas for $52,152.65, and the purchase and supervision of installation of playground equipment at Crestmont Park from Exerplay, Inc., of Cedar Crest New Mexico for $61,059.75, for a total not to exceed of $113,212.40 based on the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative dba BuyBoard.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-1009 16. MotionConstruction Contract for the Aquatic Facility Upgrades and Improvements - West Guth Pool Project Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. of Houston, Texas in the amount of $1,512,189 for the Aquatic Facility Upgrades and Improvements - West Guth Pool project for the base bid plus additive alternates 1, 2 and 3. (Bond 2012 Proposition 4)passedPass Action details Video Video
17-0392 17. MotionProfessional Services Contract for the Bridge Rehabilitation Project (Capital Improvement Program) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a professional services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $114,950 for the Bridge Rehabilitation project. (Capital Improvement Program) (CIP) The term of this agreement is for one year with option to extend for two additional one-year periods subject to the sole discretion of the City based on sufficient funding and successful performance by the engineering firm.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-0696 18. MotionSupply Agreement for Concrete Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a supply agreement with Custom-Crete, LLC, of Euless, Texas for the purchase of concrete in response to Request for Bid No. 958 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $105,700.00 with an estimated expenditure of $8,808.33 in FY2016-2017 and funded by the Storm Water Fund. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-1092 111. Public Hearing / First ReadingSecond Reading Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 325 North Staples Street (1st Reading 9/12/17) Case No. 0717-04 J R Electric Company: A change of zoning from the “IL” Light Industrial District to “CI” Intensive Commercial District. The property is described as Bluff, Block B, Lot 6, located at the intersection of North Staples Street and Comanche Street on the southwest corner, south of Lipan Street, and north of Caldwell Street. Planning Commission and Staff Recommendation (August 9, 2017): Approval of the change of zoning from the “IL” Light Industrial District to the “CI” Intensive Commercial District. Ordinance: Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (“UDC”), upon application by J R Electric Company (“Owner”), by changing the UDC Zoning Map in reference to the property described as Bluff, Block B, Lot 6, from the “IL” Light Industrial District to “CI” Intensive Commercial District; amending the Comprehensive Plan to account for any deviations; and providing for a repealer clause and publication.heard on public hearing and passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
17-1128 112. Public Hearing / First ReadingSecond Reading Ordinance - Adopting the 2017 National Electrical Code (1st Reading 9/12/17) Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code of Ordinance, Chapter 14, Sections 14-201 &14-241 to adopt the National Electrical Code, 2017 Edition, with local amendments, amending sections 14-1306,14-1316, 14-1311, & 14-1313 to remove electrician licensing, registration, and special fee and clarifying building permit fees; providing for penalties, severance, effective date and publication.heard on public hearing and passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
17-1058 113. ResolutionResolution Amending City Council Policies Resolution Amending City Council Policies - Service on More Than One Board, Commission, Committee or Corporation.passedPass Action details Video Video
17-1162 114. Emergency OrdinanceOrdinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rate Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.606264 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 3.11% increase over the effective tax rate; and declaring an emergency.   Action details Video Video
17-0972 115. MotionConstruction Contract for O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase 1 FY 2018 (Capital Improvement Program) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with American Process Group, Inc., of Tacoma, Washington in the amount of $3,750,000 for the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant (ONSWTP) Intermediate Sludge Removal Phase 1 FY 2018 for Base Bid Part A plus Additive Alternate No. 1. (Capital Improvement Program) (CIP)passed as amendedPass Action details Video Video
17-1012 216. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Adjusting Water and Wastewater Utility Rates (1st Reading 8/15/17) Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Corpus Christi, Chapter 55, Utilities, regarding water and wastewater rates; providing for publication and effective date of January 1, 2018.passed on second reading as amendedPass Action details Video Video
17-1028 117. Corporation MeetingAnnual Board of Directors Meeting of the Corpus Christi Community Improvement Corporation (CCCIC)held  Action details Video Video
17-1162 114. Emergency OrdinanceOrdinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rate Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.606264 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 3.11% increase over the effective tax rate; and declaring an emergency.   Action details Video Video
17-1132 118. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Approving the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide (1st Reading 9/12/17) Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Capital Budget and Capital Improvement Planning Guide in the amount of $142,224,600.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
17-1069 119. OrdinanceSecond Reading Ordinance - Accepting and appropriating funds for the 2018 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department (1st Reading 9/12/17) Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) in the amount of $155,000.09 for the 2018 Comprehensive Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) within the Police Department, for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), speed enforcement, and distracted driving overtime, with a city match of $47,166.67, for a total project cost of $202,166.76 and appropriating $155,000.09 in the No. 1061 Police Grants Fund.passed on first readingPass Action details Video Video
17-1087 120. MotionService Agreement for Tire Repair and Replacement Services for the Corpus Christi Fire Department Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Beasley Tire Services, Inc. of Houston, Texas for the repair and replacement services of tires for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in response to Request for Bid No. 978 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $116,510.00, and budgeted in FY2017-18. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
17-0952 121. MotionProfessional Services Contract for Tourist Area Amenities - Wayfinding Initiative Project Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. of Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $251,860 for the Tourist Area Amenities - Wayfinding Initiative project.recommended to regular agenda  Action details Video Video
17-0975 122. ResolutionResolution to Execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) for the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts (SEA) District Pedestrian Improvements project (Bond 2012, Proposition 8) Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the Sports, Entertainment, and Arts (SEA) District Pedestrian Improvements project with City’s required payment to TxDOT in the amount of $21,000 for reimbursement of direct state costs. (Bond 2012, Proposition 8)approved the consent agenda  Action details Video Video
17-1083 123. MotionConstruction Contract for Citywide Collection System Pipe Bursting Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Part C (Capital Improvement Program) Motion authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a multi-year ID/IQ construction contract with PM Construction & Rehab, LLC dba IPR South Central, LLC, of Pasadena, Texas in the amount of $2,000,000 for Citywide Collection System Pipe Bursting ID/IQ Part C. This is a one (1) year base contract with four (4) optional one (1) year renewals to be approved administratively subject to availability of funding and satisfactory contractor performance. (Capital Improvement Program) (CIP)recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
17-1063 124. MotionService Agreement for Preventative and Emergency Maintenance for Various Lift Stations for Wastewater Motion authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a service agreement with ADK Environmental, Inc., of Odem, Texas for preventative and emergency maintenance for various lift stations for Wastewater Division in response to Request for Bid No. 1247 based on the lowest responsive, responsible bid for a total amount not to exceed $158,362.50, and budgeted in FY2017-18. The term of the agreement is for one year with an option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods, subject to the sole discretion of the City.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
17-1158 125. MotionAnnual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Motion authorizing the City Manager or designee to renew an annual Joint Funding Agreement for Water Resources Investigation with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior, for automated river gauging stations to gather and maintain accurate records of stream flows for rivers associated with the City’s reservoirs, with the City’s cost to be $157,060. This Contract runs from October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
17-1163 126. MotionApproving funds subject to reimbursement for services provided by Texas A&M Health Science Center (Coastal Bend Health Education Center) [CBHEC] utilizing Diabetes Care Team for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD) Motion approving up to but not to exceed $250,000.00 to pay for services provided by Texas A&M Health Science Center (Coastal Bend Health Education Center) [CBHEC] utilizing Diabetes Care Team for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD) for the City contract period that ended May 2, 2017 and invoices between the City contract and the County contract that begins in August 1, 2017. Nueces County to reimburse full amount of paid funds per interlocal agreement.recommended to the consent agenda  Action details Not available
17-1029 127. Corporation MeetingAnnual Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporationrecommended to be held  Action details Not available
17-1126 128. PresentationDiscussion regarding Appointments to the Charter Review Ad Hoc Committeepresented  Action details Video Video
17-1162 114. Emergency OrdinanceOrdinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rate Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.606264 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 3.11% increase over the effective tax rate; and declaring an emergency.   Action details Video Video
17-1124 129. E-Session ItemExecutive 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 water supplies for industrial and other development, existing or potential agreements with water districts and other governmental entities involving the sale or purchase of water, wastewater, water rights or other utility services, potential economic development agreement(s) with business prospects that are considering the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities that will be consumers of water and/or wastewater services, potential creation of entities that could provide or assist in the provision of the aforementioned services, desalination, water reuse, and state regulations related to the aforementioned topics, 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 Cidiscussed in executive session  Action details Not available
17-1079 130. E-Session ItemExecutive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning claims and potential litigation related to the contract for the construction of the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 - Pump Station/Sedimentation Basin and potential authorization of professional services agreement(s) with expert(s) for analysis of aforementioned claims.passed after executive sessionPass Action details Video Video
17-1123 131. E-Session ItemExecutive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.discussed in executive session  Action details Video Video
17-1162 114. Emergency OrdinanceOrdinance Adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 Property Tax Rate Ordinance setting a property tax rate of $0.606264 per $100 valuation which is effectively a 3.11% increase over the effective tax rate; and declaring an emergency.passed on emergencyPass Action details Video Video