HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/14/2021I 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 December 14, 2021
which were approved by the City Council on January 11, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of January 2022.
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Rebecca Huerta
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Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace
Community Church.
Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas
Flag to be led by Sydney Quimby, Mary Carroll High School student.
Sydney Quimby, Mary Carroll High School student, led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag of the United States of America and to 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 Paulette M. Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Billy A. Lerma,Council
Member John Martinez,Council Member Ben Molina,Council Member Mike Pusley, and
Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations / Commendations
1. 22-0032 Commendation recognizing James Perez, Small Business Owner for 24 Years
in Business as Mattress Firm.
Swearing -In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Board, Commission, Committee
and Corporation Members.
The Commendation was presented and the Swearing -In Ceremony was held.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
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Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
The following citizens spoke in support of a Peoples Port Commissioner Appointment:
Brandon Marks, 319 Rosebud Ave.; Shauna Mondragon, 1615 18th St.; Errol Summerlin,
1017 Diomede; Encarnacion Serna, 105 Lost Creek Dr.; and Chloe Torres, 5430
Saratoga Blvd.; and Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr.
Susie Saldana Luna, 4710 Hake! Dr., spoke regarding the Port Commission
Appointment.
Aaron Munoz, 2961 Rivercrest Rd., spoke in support of the desalination project.
Jack Gordy, 4118 Bray Dr., spoke regarding pot hole issues.
Brian Watson, 5813 Hugo Dr., spoke regarding water fluoridation and quality of life.
Judge Barbara Canales spoke regarding the transition of the new health department.
The following citizens submitted written public comments regarding Item 38 which are
attached to the minutes: Elke Gonzalez and Louie Lujan, 4825 Everhart Rd.
G. South Texas Military Task Force Briefing by RDML Robert D. Westendorff, Chief
of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)
Mayor Guajardo referred to the South Texas Military Task Force Briefing by RDML
Robert D. Westendorff.
Chief of Naval Air Training RDML Robert D. Westendorff presented the South Texas
Military Task Force Briefing as follows: CNATRA; training pipelines Pilot; and strike pilot
production challenges.
A Council Member and Chief Westendorff discussed the following topics: further
community cooperation with infrastructure is one of the most important aspects for the
Navy.
H. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
c. Cole Park Pier Ribbon Cutting and Community Event on December 17
City Manager Zanoni reported on the Cole Park Pier Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that will
be held on December 17, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
a. Operation Heat Help
City Manager Zanoni reported on Operation Heat Help. The City's gas department has a
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financial assistance program from November through February up to $100 per household
for those who qualify.
d. City Service Holiday Schedule
City Manager Zanoni gave an update on the City service holiday schedule. The City will
be closed for non-essential services from Christmas Eve to New Years Day. City Hall will
be closed, but all public safety services and critical infrastructure which include water,
wastewater, solid waste and the airport will be in operation as normal.
b. Holiday Recycling Tips
City Manager Zanoni gave an update on the holiday recycling tips.
e. Overview of Virtual Public Meeting for Seawater Desalination by Mike Murphy,
Chief Operating Officer for Water Utilities
Chief Operating Officer for Water Utilities Mike Murphy presented information on the
following topics: TCEQ public meeting for water right permit La Quinta Channel; and a
virtual town hall meeting to be held December 16, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to
discuss a drought -proof solution for the Coastal Bend.
Council Members and Mr. Murphy discussed the following topics: Council Members'
desire to hold town halls in person and virtually.
f. United Way Charitable Campaign Closeout
9.
City Manager Zanoni reported on the United Way Charitable Campaign Closeout. City
employees contributed just under $140,000.
Kevin Norton farewell and other staff announcements
City Manager Zanoni recognized Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton for his service
with the City and wished him well on his retirement.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2. 22-0008 Coastal Bend Council of Governments (9 vacancies)
Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, TX (1 vacancy)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
Coastal Bend Council of Governments:
Tammy Embrey (Appointed)
Michael Rodriguez (Appointed)
Peter Collins (Appointed)
Esteban Ramos (Appointed)
Andrea Gardner (Appointed)
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Sony Peronel (Appointed)
Sarah Munoz (Appointed)
Port of Corpus Christi:
Gabe Guerra (Appointed)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. MOTION TO RECONSIDER: (ITEM 3)
3. 21-1525 Ordinance ratifying a partial postponement until January 1, 2022, of the effective
date of Ordinance No. 032551 by amending the implementation date for a
disposal fee increase made applicable to waste haulers with City disposal
contracts.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to reconsider this item, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. The motion to reconsider passed unanimously.
William Davis, 715 S. Upper Broadway, spoke regarding the solid waste fee increase.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young and City Manager Peter
Zanoni discussed the following topics: the current contract allows for fee increases; and
$6 million goes to the street maintenance funds.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance as presented,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second
reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032616
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 - 331
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Items
9, 18, 20, 24, 25, 32 and 33 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lerma, seconded by Council Member Smith to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 9, 18, 20, 24, 25, 32 and 33.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
4. 22-0018 Approval of the December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 21-1618 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of four grants totaling $189,547.47 from
the Texas Office of the Governor -Homeland Security Grant Division, Homeland
Security Grant Program which include Bomb Squad Portable Detection for
$70,940.40, Hazmat Response Enhancement for $34,950.22, Corpus Christi
Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics Enhancement for $54,952.05,
and Bomb Squad Safety Enhancement for $28,704.80; and appropriating
$189,547.47 in the FY 2022 Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032620
6. 21-1553 Zoning Case No. 1021-02, BHHN, LLC.: (District 3) Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 8902 State Highway 44 from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "IC" Industrial Compatible District. (Planning Commission and
Staff recommend Denial of the change of zoning from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6
District to the "IC" Industrial Compatible District, in lieu thereof approval of the
"CC/SP" Commercial Compatible District with a Special Permit) (3/4 vote
required to approve less restrictive use or density than the recommendation of
the Planning Commission)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032621
7. 21-1728 Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to remove Chapter 3 Article 1 and
amend Chapter 49 Article Ito consolidate the City's requirements for
installations on, across and over public right of way and to amend petitions to
close streets; establishing a penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032622
8. 21-1619 Ordinance accepting an additional $417,658.38 for an Air Quality Planning
Grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); and
appropriating in the No. 1071 Community Enrichment Grant Fund for air quality
monitoring service and amending the term through December 31, 2023, with
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funding available in the No. 1071 Community Enrichment Grant fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032623
9. 21-1617 Ordinance accepting and appropriating $30,000 from PetSmart Charities to be
used for animal medical expenses.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
A Council Member requested a list of grants that have been received this year.
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: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032624
10. 21-1604 Ordinance accepting and appropriating $200,000 from the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs' ("TDHCA") allocation of Coronavirus Aid, Relief
and Economic Security Act ("CARES" Act) from the U.S. Department Of
Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") Community Development Block
Grant -Coronavirus ("CDBG-CV") funding for a Texas Emergency Mortgage
Assistance Program; authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
documents necessary to accept, appropriate and disburse the funds and to
execute all agreements, amendments and all other documents necessary to
implement the program.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032625
11. 21-1723 Ordinance authorizing a software development and support agreement with
Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $200,000.00 for a parcel
data management software application for the City's Storm Water Drainage
Utility System; appropriating $200,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance in
the Storm Water Fund; and amending the FY 2022 Operating Budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032626
12. 21-1650 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract between the Department of State Health
Services and the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District in the
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amount of $48,345.00 with a City match of $9,669.00 for the period January 1,
2022, through December 31, 2022, to provide tuberculosis prevention and
control services under the Health Grant.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032627
13. 21-1413 Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 of $4,727,170.00 to Contract with
Texas Department of State Health Services which provides $18,073,609.00 for
COVID-19 Vaccination services provided May 14, 2021, through June 30, 2024,
to be used to increase, train, and monitor vaccine sites and providers; and
appropriating the funds in the Health Grant Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032628
14. 21-1659 Ordinance Approving the Calendar Year 2022 Annual Audit Plan to be
implemented by the City Auditor's Office
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032629
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
15. 21-1330 Resolution authorizing a six-month service agreement with C & S Plating &
Bumper Recycling, Inc., dba C & S Truck and Van Equipment, of Corpus Christi,
Texas, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 for installation and repairs of
emergency equipment in City of Corpus Christi Police Department service
vehicles with FY 2022 funding available in the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032630
16. 21-1448 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Russell James, dba R &
R Delivery Service, for the Elderly Nutrition Program - Home Delivered Meals in
an amount not to exceed $668,250.00, with FY 2022 funding in an approximate
amount of $167,062.50 available in the Elderly Nutrition Program Grant Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-224
17. 21-1514 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two additional one-year
period options for cold mix - cold laid asphalt for Street Operations, for an
estimated amount of $1,988,325.00 and a potential cost of $6,218,100.00 if
options are exercised, with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC of Birmingham,
Alabama with an office in San Antonio, Texas, with FY 2022 funding in an
amount not to exceed $1,822,631.25 available through the Streets Maintenance
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Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-225
18. 21-1258 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with HVJ Associates, Inc. of
Austin, Texas, for an amount not to exceed $1,435,519.35 for Pavement
Condition Evaluation Survey & Pavement Management Software System Project
of which $1,190,513.53 from the Street Fund and $245,005.82 from the Storm
Water Operations Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Director of Public Works Rolando Mata presented information on the following topics:
optimized street maintenance; historical Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores;
pavement condition survey, assessment and indexing; project scope; cartegraph asset
management software; and project timeline.
Council Members, Director Mata, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh
Chronley and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: in response to
a Council Member's question regarding selecting the company who had a lower technical
evaluation score, staff stated that they selected the company based on their software
demonstration, along with their interview scores.
Council Member Pusley 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 Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-226
19. 21-1631 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with two one-year option
periods, in an amount not to exceed $127,103.00 and a potential amount not to
exceed $381,309.00 if option periods are exercised, for ductile iron pipe
accessories for the City Warehouse with Hajoca Corporation, dba Moore Supply
Co., of Corpus Christi, Texas with FY 2022 funding in the amount of $95,327.28
available in the Stores Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-227
20. 21-1632 Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement with Area Electronics
Systems, Inc., dba DataON Storage, of Anaheim, California, in an amount not to
exceed $225,354.00 for the purchase of Azure Stack Hyperconverged
Infrastructure (HCI) hardware with support and warranty for off-site backup
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storage of all Police video data, with funding for FY 2022 in the amount of
$225,354.00 from the Information Technology Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
A Council Member and Director of Information Technology Peter Collins discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's request for the IT department to look into the
Education Service Center to compare their prices to the current ones.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032631
21. 21-1658 Motion authorizing the purchase of laptop computers, monitors, and accessories
from Dell Marketing, LP, of Round Rock, TX, in an amount not to exceed
$124,927.00, for compatibility with digital plan review software applications
utilized by the Development Services Department, through the DIR Cooperative,
with FY 2022 funding available through the Development Services Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-228
22. 21-1609 Resolution authorizing a 36 -month service agreement, with an additional
36 -month renewal option, with KorTerra Inc. of Chanhassen, Minnesota for an
estimated amount of $89,394.00, with a total estimated amount not to exceed
$178,788.00 if the option period is exercised, for the purchase of software
access to the KorWeb 811 line locate work order management and database
services for Gas Operations, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with
FY 2022 funding in the amount not to exceed $22,348.50 available in the Gas
Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032632
23. 22-0013 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 122 vehicles and machinery by various
departments in the amount of $12,138,349.14, with such items to be acquired in
the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated with FY 2022 funding in
the amount of $9,869,954.73.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032633
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Consent - Capital Projects
24. 21-0490 Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with
HDR, Inc., Corpus Christi, TX, to provide design, bid, and construction phase
services for improvements to the booster pump stations located at Bloomington,
Texas and Woodsboro, Texas associated with the Mary Rhodes Pipeline raw
water delivery system in an amount of $831,000.00 for a total contract value not
to exceed $878,560.00, with FY 2022 funding available from the Water Capital
Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
A Council Member, Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds and City Manager Peter
Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council Member's request to ensure that there
is a fair bidding process when hiring engineers.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-229
25. 21-1531 Motion awarding a construction contract to Associated Construction Partners,
Ltd, Boerne, Texas, for the installation of control valves and pumps at the Holly
and Rand Morgan Elevated Storage Tanks in an amount of $4,669,500.00,
located in Council Districts 1 and 5, with FY 2022 funding available from the
Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Council Members, Assistant Director of Water Quality and Treatment Gabriel Ramirez,
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement
Josh Chronley and City Manger Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) requirement on elevated storage is 100
gallons per connection; this current project allows the City to get these tanks on-line by
May 2022; in response to a Council Member's concern of only having one bidder, staff
stated that fewer contractors are willing to assume the risk to bid out a project like this
because of the lack of available resources and the pricing fluctuations; the City's goal is
to get these water towers on-line to increase water pressure; and the consultant did not
consider the distribution system when these water tanks were designed and built.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-230
26. 21-1533 Motion awarding a construction contract to CSA Construction, Inc., of Houston,
Texas, for Aeration Coarse Bubble Improvements under the Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Process Upgrades and Breakpoint Chlorination
Decommissioning project in an amount of $4,107,000.00, located in Council
District 4, with FY 2022 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-231
27. 21-1536 Motion awarding a construction contract to Clark Pipeline Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Port Avenue Water Line Replacement project in
an amount of $4,856,722.99, located in Council Districts 1 and 2, with FY 2022
funding available from the American Rescue Plan Act.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-232
28. 21-1608 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with EN Engineering of
Warrenville, Illinois to conduct the 2022 Periodic Corrosion Monitoring Survey for
the Mary Rhodes Pipeline in an amount of $109,851.00, with FY 2022 funding
available from the Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-233
29. 21-0915 Motion awarding a professional services contract to Halff Associates Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services
for the West Guth Park Enhancements in an amount of $174,940.00, located in
Council District 1, with FY2022 funding available from the Parks and Recreation
Bond 2020 Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-234
30. 21-1534 Motion awarding a construction contract to Bay Ltd. and Grace Paving and
Construction, Inc., both from Corpus Christi, Texas, in the total amount of
$19,848,223.78, for the FY 2022 Residential Street Rebuild Program Base Bid
F for 43 neighborhood street projects citywide in an amount of $6,876,814.10 to
Bay Ltd., Base Bid G in an amount of $5,957,926.48 to Grace Paving and
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Construction Inc., and Base Bid H in an amount of $7,013,483.20 to Bay Ltd.,
with FY 2022 funding available from the Residential Street Reconstruction,
Storm Water, Wastewater, Water and Gas Capital Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-235
General Consent Items
31. 21-1729 Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application for $75,000.00 to the
State of Texas under the Body -Worn Camera Grant Program with City cash
match of $25,000.00 to equip Corpus Christi Police Department police officers
with body -worn cameras.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032634
32. 22-0003 Resolution adopting the Housing Development Fee Waivers for Non -qualifying
Homebuyers Program Guidelines as authorized by the City of Corpus Christi
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jennifer Buxton presented information on
the following topics: housing development fee waivers; and requirements.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032635
33. 22-0024 Resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a final real estate term
sheet necessary to acquire real property interests at or near the Inner Harbor
Nueces Bay Boulevard and the La Quinta Channel for seawater desalination and
treatment plant(s) from Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC and Occidental
Chemical Corporation, respectively.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Errol Summerlin asked for clarification on what the public process will be with regard to
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the actual purchase of the desalination site.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: a
Council Member asked staff to provide alternatives to desalination; clarification that City
Council is giving staff authority to negotiate term sheets of a site location, but not to
consummate the deal; a Council Member's concern about staff putting more effort into the
Inner Harbor site and not both sites equally; and the two properties are being pursued to
get a term sheet, but when the first property is completed it will be brought to Council for
review versus having both presented at the same time.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032636
Q. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 39)
39. 21-1610 Overview of the Procurement Policy Analysis performed by Weaver and
Presentation on Proposed Local Preference Ordinance
Mayor Guajardo deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 39.
Assistant Director of Finance -Procurement Josh Chronley presented information on the
following topics: finance and procurement division; procurement division management
team; core services; customer service focus; digitization; agenda preparation process;
standardization; risk assessment matrix; established buyer teams; and separating
procedures from policy.
Partner with Weaver Assessment Brandon Tanous presented information on the
following topics: evaluation phases; policy and procedure results; internal controls
results; peer city comparison results; and recommendations.
Assistant Director of Finance -Procurement Josh Chronley presented information on the
following topics: changes approved in FY 2022 budget; future budget requests; changes
to policy and procedure; Infor financial system upgrade; and warehouse repurposing.
Council Members, Assistant Director Chronley, and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert
discussed the following topics: staff is hiring an outside consultant who can negotiate
directly with the manufacturers, as well as local dealerships.
Assistant Director of Finance -Procurement Josh Chronley presented information on the
following topics: Local preference; current scoring systems; Texas city comparison;
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Request for Bids (RFB) local preference; Request for Qualifications (RFQ)/Request for
Proposal (RFP) local preference; and local preference summary.
Council Members, Assistant Director Chronley, and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert
discussed the following topics: local purchases are defined within the City limits; the
State of Texas can be considered local preference; and the contract management
training will address the issues regarding the low bidders that were deemed not qualified.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:18 p.m. Executive Session
Items 44-46 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting
at 3:58 p.m.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 34 - 35)
34. 21-1647 Zoning Case No. 1021-06, Walker Holdings and Development, LLC.: (District 1)
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3202 Interstate 69 from the "RS -6"
Single -Family 6 District to the "RS -4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 34.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern and adjacent development; land
use; public notification; and planning commission and staff recommend approval.
Council Members and Assistant Director Nixon -Mendez discussed the following topics:
a Council Member would like to keep the RS -6 single-family district to have bigger lot
subdivisions; and the setbacks for RS -4.5 is 20 feet.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Representative for Lennar Homes James McKnight stated that this property has not been
fully platted yet, but the lot sizes vary from 4,500 to 6,000 square feet. The reason for the
rezoning is for the lot size to have smaller yards.
Council Members and Mr. McKnight discussed the following topics: the size of the home
is not changing, but the yard will be smaller; and there will be sidewalks on both sides of
the street.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to table this item to send back to Development
Services for a Special Permit or a Planned Unit Development (PUD), seconded by
Council Member Pusley. This Item was tabled with the following vote:
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Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
35. 21-1644 Ordinance adopting text amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC)
to remove the Planning Commission from historic designation review process
and to identify grounds for undue hardship the Board of Adjustment may
consider for a variance (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 35.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: background; Senate Bill 1585; UDC Section 3.1.6.A; UDC
Section 3.1.8; UDC Section 3.4.2.A; UDC Section 3.4.2.B; UDC Section 3.4.2.C; House
Bill 1475; UDC Section 3.25.3.B; UDC Section 3.25.3.E; and planning commission and
staff recommend approval.
Council Members and Assistant Director Nixon -Mendez discussed the following topics:
a Council Member's concern about filling Landmark Commission positions.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
O. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: None
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 36 - 38)
36. 21-1554 Zoning Case No. 1021-03, SRPC Properties, LLC.: (District 2) Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 1645 14th Street from the "RS -TF" Two -Family
District and "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "RM -2" Multifamily
District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36.
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Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez stated that this item was
brought back to Council for the Applicant to answer any questions they may have.
Council Members, Applicant Shirley Carson with SRPC Properties LLC, Assistant
Director Nixon -Mendez and Development Services Administrator Andrew Dimas
discussed the following topics: the applicant stated that there have not been any
changes to this project since the last discussion; a Council Member's concern about the
proposed design of the building; a Special Permit would be required to prohibit a special
design; and no zoning case is bound by design unless it is by site plan.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Rix Musslewhite, 5808 Wicklow Dr., stated that he is opposed to the rezoning of this
property.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Members and Mr. Dimas discussed the following topics: if this structure is a
two-story building it will have a 16 to 17 foot setback; and this design may not work during
the platting stage.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
37. 22-0002 Ordinance revising the Infill Housing Incentive Program Guidelines as authorized
by Article II, Chapter 20 of the City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances;
authorizing a two-year agreement with the Corpus Christi B Corporation to
provide Type B affordable housing funding in the amount of $1,000,000 for costs
related to the Infill Housing Incentive Program; appropriating $500,000 from The
Type B Fund; and amending the operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jennifer Buxton presented information on
the following topics: infill housing incentive program; and IHIP program guidelines.
Council Members and Assistant Director Buxton discussed the following topics: this
program will be funded with Type B and does not require expenditures out of the general
fund.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
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Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
38. 21-1663 Briefing on Short Term Rental Policy Development and Ordinance amending
Chapter 5 of the Corpus Christi Code to require a permit for the operation of
short-term rentals; and providing for publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Director of Planning and Environmental Dan McGinn presented information on the
following topics: short term rentals; community activity (2018-21); short term rental
regulations; enforcement; registration ordinance; ordinance summary; and next steps.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Charles Duffley spoke regarding a concern with the current ordinance and not enforcing
short-term rental violations.
Council Members, City Attorney Miles Risley, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of
Neighborhood Services Tracey Cantu and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert
discussed the following topics: phase two will allow short-term rentals in districts other
than just multi -family and the island; staff will be working with a consultant to bring phase
two to Council; the $50,000 that was budgeted to enforce sting operations on short-term
rentals has not been implemented because of the challenges with enforcement; the fine
for operating illegal short-term rentals is up to $2,000; a Council Member suggests that
staff communicate with Airbnb to advise them that the City of Corpus Christi has a
licensing mandate with respect to short-term rentals; single family zoned subdivisions
cannot have short-term rentals; and the City has an online platform for short term renters
to submit hotel tax.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Mayor
Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 40- 42)
40. 22-0009 North Beach Canal Request for Information (RFI) Update
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 40.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topics:
LAN phase 1 report findings; LAN phase 2 report findings; navigable canal Request for
Information (RFI); and The Breakers at North Beach.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Young, and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that the City is not working
with the developer to move forward with the navigable canal; the purpose of
Reinvestment Zone #4 was for improvements and projects like this canal; staff will
provide Council an action item in January to move this project forward; and a Council
Member's request for staff to also provide identification of where the City's funding is
coming from.
41. 22-0011 Storm Water Fee Implementation Overview (January 2022)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 41.
Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa presented information on the
following topics: statewide storm water implementation; work plan group; communication
plan; public works customer service; storm water improvements; and storm water fee
starting on January utility bill.
There were no comments from the Council.
42. 22-0023 Donation of $30,000 by Greg Perkes to the Coastal Bend Community
Foundation for replacement of the two swing sets at West Guth Park.
This Presentation was postponed until January 11, 2022.
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 43 - 46)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 44-46. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:18 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:58
p.m.
43. 22-0012 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 the potential purchase, exchange,
lease, and/or value of property at or adjacent to the Puerto Del Sol RV Park at
Rincon Point, and Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and
deliberate the potential purchase, exchange, and/or value of the aforementioned
areas of said real property.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 43. Council went into Executive
Session at 7:41 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 7:49 p.m.
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This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
44. 22-0027 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 the purchase, exchange, lease, or
value of real property rights for desalination and water treatment, transmission,
and storage facilities, including areas at or near the (1) the Inner Harbor Ship
Channel Seawater Desalination Site at or in the vicinity of Nueces Bay Blvd,
Summers St., Palm Dr., John St., and Broadway Street, Nueces Bay Heights
Subdivision, Sunset Place Subdivision, and the Industrial Canal and (2) the La
Quinta Channel Seawater Desalination Site involving various properties
between Highway 361 and the La Quinta Ship Channel and areas in and
adjacent to said locations, and pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
(including, but not limited to, property rights at or in the vicinity of the
aforementioned locations) because deliberation in an open meeting would have
a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with
a third person, including, but not limited to Flint Hills Resources, Occidental
Chemical Corporation, Chemours Company and affiliates thereof.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session. See Item 33.
Enactment No:
45. 22-0033 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 the case of Graham Construction
Services, Inc. v. City of Corpus Christi, Xylem Water Solutions and Atlas
Copco Compressors v. Carollo Engineers, PC, Travelers Casualty and Surety
Company, Control Panels USA, Inc. and Fluid Components International LLC,
and City of Corpus Christi v. Carollo Engineers, P.C. including potential
consideration of settlement offers and/or fees for attorneys, engineers, other
expert witnesses assisting in this case, deposition fees, and court costs, and
updates on litigation in other cases.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to release
claims concerning the New Broadway Waste Water Treatment Plant Aeration Basins and
Clarifiers but reserving other claims in City of Corpus Christi v. Carollo Engineers, P.C.,
in exchange for $1.65 million to the City.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Enactment No: M2021-236
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46. 22-0037 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 approval of the Global Opioid
Settlement negotiated by Texas Attorney General, including potential approval of
all documents necessary to authorize said settlement including, but not limited to
a "Resolution authorizing participation in the proposed opioid crisis settlement
through the Texas Attorney General's office; and adopting and approving the
Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet".
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following resolution was considered:
Resolution authorizing participation in the proposed opioid crisis settlement through the
Texas Attorney General's office; and adopting and approving the Texas Opioid
Abatement Fund Council and Settlement Allocation Term Sheet.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following
vote:
Enactment No: 032637
S. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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Topic Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance
Agenda Item Number 38
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Comments RE: Item 38; 21-1663 Briefing on Short
Term Rental Policy Development and Ordinance
amending Chapter 5 of the Corpus Christi Code to
require a permit for the operation of short-term
rentals; and providing for publication.
Madam Mayor and Members of the City Council:
My Name is Louie Lujan, I am the Director of
Government Affairs for the Corpus Christi
Association of REALTORS (CCAR). On behalf of our
association and membership, we would like to
express concern about some of the language
contained within the proposed ordinance.
Prior to the 2nd reading or the ordinance, we would
like to set a meeting with Assistant City Manager
Andrea Gardner to express our concerns. Please let
us know the best way to set this up.
Finally, Our Government Affairs Committee has
been discussing this issue. We look forward to your
input as we further develop a policy position.
Louie Lujan
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