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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 January 11, 2022 which
were approved by the City Council on January 25, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 25th day of January 2022.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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City of Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Olivia Rocha, Collegiate High School Student.
Angela Padilla, TAMUCC 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.
Assistant City Secretary Ruth Bocchino 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 Assistant
City Secretary Ruth Bocchino.
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. 22-0110 Proclamation declaring January 17, 2022 as "Big Brothers Big Sisters of the
Texas Coastal Bend International Mentoring Day" .
Proclamation declaring January 2022 as " National Human Trafficking
Prevention and Awareness Month".
Proclamation declaring January 2022 as "School Board Recognition Month".
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The Proclamations were presented.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
The following citizens spoke in support of short term rentals: Doreen Kinkel, 15405
Grass Cay Ct.; Brian Banks, 2605 Summer Ridge Dr.; Karen Carden, 6838 Aswan Dr.;
Suzanne Taylor, 5413 Pressler; and Brian Morales, 5040 Maylands Dr.
Paula Breighton, 15226 Caravel Dr., spoke regarding reinstating virtual public comment.
Tony Jimenez, 7002 Ridge Stone Dr., Chris Craig, 5222 Pepper Mill Dr., and Robert
Goodman, 5218 Pepper Mill Dr., spoke regarding removing 5G cell tower on corner of
Ridge Stone Dr. and Peppermill Dr.
Errol Summerlin, 1017 Diomede, Portland, TX, spoke regarding desalination.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke regarding complaints of methane gas.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the
minutes: Maria Alexander, 6008 Ocean Dr.; David Segrest, 407 Claremore St.; Teresa
Recore,15010 Leeward Dr.; Melissa Beebe, 14721 Whitecap Blvd.; Douglas
Cottingham, 14721 Whitecap Blvd.; Lena May, 14225 Sea Pines; David Lalor, 15425
Fortuna Bay Dr.; RoxAnne Schlabach, 122 Whiteley Dr.; Cliff Schlabach, 122 Whiteley
Dr.; Peggy Chaves, 114 Whiteley Dr.; Sherri Schlather, 3550 Green Valley Rd.; Kelly
Geers, 3938 Surfside Blvd.; Erin Wilson, 221 Thelma Dr.; Micah Morgan, 5417 Gun Cay;
Angie & Clarissa de la Garza, 4213 Gulfbreeze Blvd.; Chris Steinbruck, 421 Glenoak Dr.;
Elisa Gonzalez, 2732 South Padre Island Dr.; Maria Speth, 3105 E. Claire Dr.; David
Galan, 7914 Pruet Dr.; Daniel Haskit, 3938 Surfside Blvd.; Lauren Oakes, 6919 Gunder
Ave.; John Dunne, 6919 Gunder Ave.; Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.; Lydia Ponce, 837
1/2 Milwood Ave.; Sylvia Campos, 4410 Fir; Jay Williamson, 230 Whiteley Dr.; and
Jason Page, 3515 Floyd St.
G. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR JUNIOR BECK DRIVE (ITEM 2)
2. 22-0046 Motion awarding a construction contract to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, TX, for the reconstruction of Junior Beck Drive from Bear Lane to
Dead End and the construction of Junior Beck Drive from Dead End to Old
Brownsville Road with new concrete pavement and utility improvements in an
amount of $4,888,569.75, located in City Council District 3, with FY 2022
funding available from the Economic Development Administration Grant, Streets
Bond 2018, Storm Water, Wastewater, Water, and Gas Funds.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds stated that this item awards a construction
contract to Reytec Construction Resources for the reconstruction of Junior Beck Drive.
Council Members and Nueces County Commissioner Joe A. Gonzalez spoke in support
of this construction project.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2022-001
H. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
a. Major Policy Issues for 2nd Quarter of FY 2022
City Manager Zanoni reported on the Major Policy Issues for the 2nd Quarter of FY 2022.
The top policy issues include the following: short term rentals; municipal court backlog;
dockless scooters; emergency services district; City's health department transition;
community enrichment fund; design standards manual update; local preference; La Voila
Creek; marina master plan; historic preservation plan; water gardens renovation;
homeless shelter; American Bank Center; impact fees; FY 22 bond development;
seawater desalination; and redistricting.
b. 36th Annual MLK Commemorative Walk and Day of Service Events
City Manager Zanoni recognized January 17, 2022 as the 36th Annual MLK
Commemorative Walk and Day of Service Event held at 11:00 a.m. at the Nueces
County Courthouse.
c. Citywide Pothole Repair Update
City Manager Zanoni reported on the Citywide pothole repair update. Council has
approved $1.4 million in emergency funding. The effort will be accomplished by relying
on private sectors to address the potholes within 30 to 45 days.
City Manager Zanoni and a Council Member discussed the following topics: a request to
look into different methods and materials of filling potholes.
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d. Recap of Packery Channel Restoration Project
City Manager Zanoni reported on the Packery Channel Restoration Project. FEMA
provided $13.5 million and the City will match $1.5 million from the Island TIRZ funds for
an 18 month restoration project.
e. Staff Announcements:
1. Sarah Munoz, Deputy Director of Public Works
2. Gabriel Ramirez, Interim Director of Utilities
City Manager Zanoni stated that Sarah Munoz has been named Deputy Director of Pubic
Works and Gabriel Ramirez is the Interim Director of Water Utilities.
f. COVID-19 Update by Annette Rodriguez, Public Health Director
Public Health Director Annette Rodriguez provided an update on COVID-19: Omicron
variant of concern; Nueces County COVIDI9 -cases; age breakdown for January cases;
Nueces County COVID-19 daily cases; Nueces County COVID-19 weekly cases; Nueces
County COVID-19 deaths; hospitalizations/ICU; total vaccines administered; total
boosters administered; vaccine daily numbers; Nueces County vaccination rates;
COVID-19 drive-thru testing; COVID vaccination clinics; COVID vaccination off-site
clinics; CC-NCPHD phone bank; new CDC guidelines; CDC updates; and monoclonal
antibodies.
Council Members and Director Rodriguez discussed the following topics: the Omicron
peak will occur around January 30, 2022; the average length of illness is about five days;
the Merck and Pfizer pills are very limited; and the boosters provide 75 to 80% protection
against Omicron.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. 22-0052 Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District (3
vacancies)
Crime Control & Prevention District (1 vacancy)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District:
Michael Murphy (Reappointed)
Jeffrey Edmonds (Reappointed)
Sharon Lewis (Reappointed)
The following officers were appointed:
Dan McGinn (President)
Sharon Lewis (Vice President)
Jeffrey Edmonds (Secretary)
Crime Control & Prevention District:
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Joseph Kramer (Appointed)
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee:
Thomas Cronnon (Appointed)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 -142
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested that Items
8, 11, 13 and 14 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Smith to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 8, 11, 13 and 14. The motion
carried by 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
4. 22-0051 Approval of the December 14, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032638
6. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032639
7. 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;
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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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032640
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
8. 21-1727 Motion authorizing the purchase of playground units and shade structures for 14
City parks as included in Bond 2020, from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba
GameTime through the Omnia Partners Cooperative for a total amount of
$459,744.20 with funding available through the Bond 2020 Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 8.
A Council Member and Assistant City Manager Andrea Gardner discussed the following
topics: a Council Member's desire to ensure that there is a timeline to install the
playground equipment.
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:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2022-002
9. 21-1652 Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement, with three additional
one-year options, with M & S Tree Service, LLC, of Taft, Texas, for palm tree
trimming services in an amount not to exceed $267,592.00 and a potential
amount not to exceed $668,980.00 if the options are exercised, with FY 2022
funding of $133,796.00 from the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032641
10. 21-1725 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with two one-year option
periods, in an amount not to exceed $87,577.00 and a potential amount not to
exceed $262,731.00 if option periods are exercised, for calcium hypochlorite for
the City Warehouse with Chemrite, Inc., of Buford, Georgia, with FY 2022
funding in the amount of $58,384.67 available in the Stores Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: M2022-003
11. 21-1736 Motion authorizing the purchase of 22 school zone flashing beacons and 43
flashing LED signs from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., of Arlington, Texas
in the amount of $152,357.00 for installation by the Public Works Department,
with FY 2022 funding available through the Streets Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
A Council Member and Director of Public Works Rolando Mata discussed the following
topics: Public Works Department will be installing 22 school zone flashing beacons,
along with 43 flashing LED signs; the goal is to minimize fatalities of pedestrians and
cyclists; and these improvements should be completed by September 2022.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. 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: M2022-004
12. 22-0028 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Roland Mendiola dba
National Auto Glass of Corpus Christi, Texas, for windshield repairs and
replacements to fleet vehicles for Asset Management in an amount not to
exceed $225,000.00, with FY 2022 funding in an amount not to exceed
$56,250.00 available through the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-005
Consent - Capital Projects
13. 21-1530 Motion awarding a construction contract to Associated Construction Partners,
Ltd, Boerne, Texas, for the citywide Lift Station Repairs at the Wooldridge &
Morgan Lift Stations, located in Council Districts 3 and 5, in an amount of
$5,524,493.00, with FY 2022 funding available from the American Rescue Plan
Act.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
A Council Member and Interim Director of Water Utilities Gabriel Ramirez discussed the
following topics: the odor issues at the Wooldridge Lift Station were due to the air relief
valves that needed to be fixed and have been replaced; and pumps and piping will be
replaced as well.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2022-006
14. 22-0042 Motion awarding a construction contract to JE Construction Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, TX, to perform concrete and asphalt pavement repairs and
improvements at the Cefe F. Valenzuela Landfill scale house in an amount of
$1,351,403.00 and authorize staff to negotiate and administratively execute a
Change Order #1 up to an amount of 25% of the contract value to have all
pavement structures done in concrete, with FY 2022 funding available from the
Solid Waste Certificate of Obligation Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
A Council Member, Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt and Director of Engineering
Jeff Edmonds discussed the following topics: a Council Member's desire to use
concrete for pavement repairs as opposed to asphalt.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. 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: M2022-007
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:54 p.m. Executive Session
Items 25 and 26 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 4:10 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 15)
15. 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.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Assistant City Manager Andrea Gardner presented information on the following topics:
policy development strategy; phase 1 -registration ordinance; phase 2 -land use and
zoning analysis; short term rentals; Island STR units; proposed ordinance modifications;
STR implementation; STR permit workflow; code enforcement sting - pilot program; pilot
program conclusion; and pilot program sums.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Gardner, City Manager Peter Zenon', City
Attorney Miles Risley and Assistant Director of Development Services Michael Dice
discussed the following topics: March 15th is the deadline for owners to register their
short-term rentals (STR); single family districts are not permitted to have short-term
rentals for less than 30 days; the intent of the sting operation is to stop illegal activity; the
City does not enforce Homeowner Association (HOA) regulations; the stakeholder
advisory group will be a balanced committee of individuals that are STR owners, those
who represent the tourist industry, and those who have had issues with STR's; and STR's
located in Flour Bluff, Padre Island and Mustang Island that are operating in a single
family district for less than 30 days will not be issued a permit.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens spoke in support of short-term rentals: Robert Suggs, 402 Carmel
Parkway; Curtis Hanna, 425 Jester St.; Amanda Bliss, 4422 Marie St.; Gabriel Vega,
4026 Keywest; Denise Villagran, 434 Carmel Parkway; Albert Vega, 6325 Oso Parkway;
Jason Page, 3515 Floyd St.; James Vanlanen, 3915 Amadas Dr.; Meagan Furey, 13718
Captain Kidd Dr.; Dusty Gordon 14854 Aquarius St.; Tanya Land, 2921 Newport Dr.; and
Ryan Moore, 1718 Karen Dr.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of short-term rentals: Matthew Protzeller,
13850 Halyard Dr.; Frank Stover, 13817 Longboat Dr.; Tom Cable, 13750 Three
Fathoms Bank Dr.; Robert Algood, 15629 Three Fathoms Bank Dr.; Joe Walsup, 14126
Bounty Ave.; Marvin Jones, 15217 South Padre Island Dr.; and Holly Edwards, 14917
Canadian Mist Dr.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance as provided to Council,
seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded
by Council Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading as
amended and approved with the following vote:
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
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032642
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 16 - 19)
16. 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)
This Item was postponed.
17. 22-0038 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Collection Line Extension Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement with IHS Consultants, LP to construct off-site
sanitary sewer improvements for a planned commercial development, Park
Springs IHS, Blk 1, Lots 1-3, located on River Hill Dr and south of Northwest
Boulevard (FM 624), with a completion date of 24 months; transferring
$30,400.30 from the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund to the Wastewater
Collection Line Trust Fund; and appropriating $87,463.77 from the No.
4220-21801 Wastewater Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer
per the agreement. (District 1)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Lerma 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: 6 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Absent: 3 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter and Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
18. 22-0118 Ordinance authorizing an amendment of the current contract with Sinister, LLC to
maintain the monthly rent rate of $100 for the first option year of the City owned
property located at 1401 Leopard Street for a parking lot.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
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following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Hunter and Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
19. 22-0056 Ordinance appropriating $71,940 from the unreserved fund balance of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Fund for incentives under the Streetscape
and Safety Improvement Program; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022
operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 20 - 22)
20. 22-0074 Briefing on Municipal Court's Action Plan to Address Backlog of Ordinance
Citations as developed in coordination with the Chair of the Municipal Court
Committee and the City Manager.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Municipal Court Director Gilbert Hernandez and Presiding Judge Gail Loeb presented
information on the following topics: presentation overview; purpose; background;
municipal court -judicial staffing; increase in number of cases for ordinance violations;
increase in number of people with ordinance violations; increase in the three most
common code violations; increase in the three most common animal violations;
comparison of people who appeared remote vs. in-person; hearing start dates;
comparison of scheduling court dates pre-COVID and COVID; plan for addressing
ordinance violations; plan for addressing ordinance violations January 18-21, 2022;
Ordinance Dockets at American Bank Center January 18-21, 2022; plan for addressing
ordinance violations January 25 - February 4, 2022; Ordinance Dockets January 25 —
February 4, 2022; plan for addressing ordinance violations February 7-11, 2022;
Ordinance Dockets February 7-11, 2022; 2022 warrant roundup; jury trials; American
Bank Center Trials and Hearings; and Municipal Court Building.
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Council Members, Municipal Court Director Hernandez and Judge Loeb discussed the
following topics: full-time judges will be presiding over these dockets; and Council
Members' concerns about the inefficiency of the municipal court administrative process.
21. 22-0053 Briefing on 2022 9% Low-income Housing Tax Credit Resolution of Support,
Resolution of No Objection, Resolution of Objection or no City Council action
process.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jennifer Buxton presented information on
the following topics: low income housing tax credits; LIHTC timeline; low income housing
tax credits; 2022 city application for resolutions; and concerted revitalization plan points.
Council Members and Assistant Director Buxton discussed the following topics: no
competitive criteria is required.
22. 22-0142 Briefing on Proposed Policy changes to the City Ordinance that governs
Dockless Scooters in the City
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
dockless scooter history/timeline; current operators; FY 21 scooter deployment; most
frequented areas FY 2020; most frequented areas FY 2021; downtown survey;
comparative analysis; recommended ordinance amendments; proposed fee structure;
recommended ordinance amendments; estimated revenues and spending plan;
licensing; and next steps.
Council Members and Director of Finance Hurlbert discussed the following topics: a
Council Member would rather see the $29,000 for the clean team put towards improving
downtown sidewalks; and only 300 scooters can be parked on the seawall, but there will
be additional parking available for scooters in other areas.
APPEALS OF A DECISION OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD: (ITEMS 23 -
23. 21-1755 Appeal of the Building Standards Board's order to demolish the
dilapidated/substandard structure located at 1301 N. Water Street and owned
by 8058 MKII LLC.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Requestor, Ryan Joseph, 201 S. Chapparal St., stated that in May of 2021 code
enforcement informed him that his building had been broken into. Mr. Joseph uses this
building as storage for his lawn equipment. Mr. Joseph is requesting more time to
remove this building.
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The City requests that the Appellant remove the building within 30 days.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution thereby upholding the
Building Standards Board's order to demolish the dilapidated/substandard structure
located at 1301 N. Water Street and owned by 8058 MKII LLC, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No: 032643
24. 21-1756 Appeal of the Building Standards Board's orders to demolish the
dilapidated/substandard structure identified as Building 1, Building 2 (also
known as 2711 Mary Street) and Building 3 (also known as 2709 Mary Street)
located at 2713 Mary Street and Building 1 and Building 3 (also known as 1017
Winnebago Street) located at 924 Waco Street; all structures owned by
Marksman Brothers Investments Corpus Christi LLC.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Neither the Requestor nor a representative were present.
City Attorney Miles Risley stated that these five properties are owned by the Markman
Brothers. The notices were sent out by certified mail to the property owner.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the resolution thereby upholding the
Building Standards Board's order to demolish the dilapidated/substandard structure
identified as Building 1, Building 2 (also known as 2709 Mary Street) located at 2713
Mary Street and Building 1 and Building 3 (also known as 1017 Winnebago Street)
located at 924 Waco Street; all structures owned by Markman Brothers Investments
Corpus Christi LLC, seconded by Council Member Molina. This Resolution 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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032644
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 25 - 26)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 25 and 26. The Council went into
Executive Session at 2:05 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 4:07
p.m.
25. 22-0054 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 parts of Emergency Services
Districts in the territorial limits of Corpus Christi and Texas Health and Safety
Code Chapter 775.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
26. 22-0096 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 Corpus Christi-Nueces County
Public Health District, various lawsuits, including, but not limited to, John F.
Smith v. Nueces County Texas and/or Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public
Health District, other legal issues related to the personnel, structure, and/or
operation of said district, Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 121, the
Cooperative Agreement to Operate a Public Health District and amendments,
reformations, and attachments thereto, other laws and regulations governing
public health districts, members and membership in the public health district,
grants to the members of the public health district, and any potential actions that
may be performed pursuant to the aforesaid statutes, agreement(s), and
regulations.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the "Reformed
Cooperative Agreement to Operate a Public Health District" to provide for a 30 -day
extension (from January 18, 2022 to February 17, 2022) to the City's Withdrawal from the
Public Health District to allow for further negotiations between the City and Nueces
County concerning issues related thereto.
Council Member Martinez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
City of Corpus Christi
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Member Lerma. 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: M2022-008
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
City of Corpus Christi
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Maria Alexander
Street Address: 6008 ocean drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78412
Short term rental
21-1663
Short term rentals provide affordable rentals for tourists who plays a vital part in our
economy. Restrictions will be devastating to tourism industry.
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David Segrest
Street Address: 407 Claremore St
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: tx
Postal / Zip Code: 78412
STR regulations
public hearing
I have had a Short Term Rental within the Corpus Christi city limits for 3+ years with
Airbnb. During this time tenure I have had over 353 guests, 0% cancellation, 0% negative
feedback from Guests as well as neighbors, continuing to keep rules and regulations of
quiet hours from 10pm-6am daily as well as an overall 4.9% rating with Airbnb for
hosting out of 5%. With this rental we have been able to hire a cleaning crew part time
which has been beneficial to them as well due to flexibility for cleaning as well as safety
of them as well as our guests during Covid. We have been very safe with guests, limiting
interactions but always being onsite and available via phone and text. This has helped to
bring that extra income back into the city and allowing those that want the comfort of
home and their pets being able to be with them on vacation.
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Melissa Carey
Street Address: 410 Waverly Drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: tx
Postal / Zip Code: 78412
STR regulations
public hearing
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have been an Airbnb Super Host for the past 2 years. I have a separate apartment on
my property and being a single family home and occupied I hoped this would be a way
to make ends meet during this economy. I opened up the 400 sq ft for short term and
have been grateful to have more long term than short term but during this time I have
maintained and above average rating hosting 237 stays within the last 2 years, keeping
my 4.9% rating and super host status even during the pandemic when some wanted to
travel but ensure the time between guests followed CDC guidelines. I also have quiet
times for my residence and guests 11pm-6am CST for standard "quiet hours" which
keeps things normal for an older neighborhood. I have had 0 issues with guests, 0
negative remarks or comments from neighbors with most of them reaching out during
holidays, summer and during Covid as these homes aren't equip for "guests" being built
in the 40's and 50's and having 2 bedrooms or sometimes 3/1.
mybrowndog09@yahoo.com
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Teresa Recore
Street Address: 15010 Leeward Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Short Term Rental
None
Short-term rentals on Padre Island contribute a great deal to the local economy. They
provide increased tax revenue, guests spend money at local shops and support
restaurants, and it increases jobs in tourism. With the immense growth of the short-
term rental industry, see the benefits without limiting the potential for the local
economy.
sathunder30@yahoo.com
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Melissa Beebe
Street Address: 14721 Whitecap BLvd
Street Address Line 2: 328
City: corpus christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Short Term rentals
STR
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I am advocating for allowing STR in Corpus Christi for a number of reasons. Short term
rentals bring a lot of tourist and visitor business to Corpus Christi all year long, even
during the winter. To limit or eliminate this kind of traffic would be devastating to
Corpus Christi businesses, especially restaurants. As owners of the STR's, we advocate
their usage of local restaurants, bars, shopping, tours, grocery, etc. Also, I have chosen
to invest in 2 STR rental properties because I believe in Corpus Christi and what we have
to offer. Most importantly, this is my only source of income. It would be very difficult for
me to go and find employment in order to live given my age and health challenges. STR
only does great things for our area. Without the amount of tourism STR's bring in, many
business would perish. Eliminating STR would be a personal devastating blow to me.
melissabeebe@comcast.net
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Date of Meeting 1/7/2022
Name Douglas Cottingham
Address Street Address: 14721 Whitecap Blvd Unit 366
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Regulations on short term rentals STR
Agenda Item Number 21-1663
Describe Feedback: As a owner of a short term rental, we have registered our location, as required, with the
state and the county. Prior to Air BnB and VRBO collecting and paying the required hotel
tax, we paid it personally each quarter. We understand not all home owners that rent
their home out, register their homes to avoid the tax. We feel a one time registration
fee is acceptable, not a yearly fee. If these fees are required will hotels/motels, bed and
breakfast and resorts be required to register and pay fees also. All of these locations
provide a service to tourists which brings in tourist dollars to Corpus Christi and North
Padres Island. With COVID it has been a struggle for all to pay the high taxes, mortgages,
insurance an other bills. To add another fee will be a hardship on the businesses that
bring in your tourist dollars. Respectfully, Doug and Beth Cottingham
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cma@skybeammail.com
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Lena May
Street Address: 14225 Sea Pines
City: Corpus corpus
State / Province: Tx
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Airbnb Short Term Rentals
Not sure
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I have used the long term rental option on Airbnb last summer. Two students in a
research program through the National Park stayed in my place for 3 months. Housing in
PINS was destroyed during Hurricane Hanna. We do not have enough hotels or housing
options close to the park. Also, many elderly retired people want to find short term
rentals from the colder climates for heath reasons during the winter months. I've also
had traveling nurses inquire about a 3 month rental, which is a service to our community
during COVID times. My neighborhood is not in the HOA, so there is not a reason why
Airbnb should be shutdown. Do not send our city backwards by disallowing this service.
People will find a way to rent using another avenue. Work with Airbnb to collect the
proper taxes if this is your main concern.
lenaamay@gmail.com
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Date of Meeting 1/10/2022
Name David Lalor
Address Street Address: 15425 Fortuna Bay Drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Short Term Rentals on North Padre Island
Agenda Item Number 21-1663
Describe Feedback: I am against requiring STR's in multifamily housing to obtain a permit. Virtually all
condominium's have very strict rules & regulations that must be followed by all owners,
and usually have an on-site property manager to enforce rules. Also, AirBnB already
directly pays occupancy taxes to the city of CC on behalf of STR's. So requiring additional
permits does nothing but add a further tax on STR owners in multifamily units which are
already paying high HOA fees and high property taxes!
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RoxAnne Schlabach
Street Address: 122 Whiteley Dr.
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic Short Term Rentals
Agenda Item Number 21-1663
Describe Feedback: Mayor and City Counsel members, I am very much in favor of the ordinance on short
term rentals. !live in an area of Flour Bluff where we have been bombarded with short
term rentals within the last decade and the problem seems to be getting worse. The
problems we have encountered, such as drunken parties, litter, lewd behavior, noise, is
not what we and our neighbors bought into when we made the investment to purchase
our homes. PLEASE!! Help keep residential neighborhoods of Corpus Christi a wonderful
place to live
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Cliff Schlabach President Laguna Madre Cove Property Owner Assoc.
Street Address: 122 Whiteley Dr.
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Short Term Rentals
21-1663
Mayor & City Council, The Laguna Madre Cove subdivision located in the SE corner of
Flour Bluff has seen a steady increase in short term rentals since 2014 and it's
devastated our once quiet peaceful neighborhood. Within a 200 ft. radius of my home
there are four short term rentals with one located as close as sixty feet from by back
door. Our neighborhood is zoned RS 6 yet there are more and more short term rentals
popping up in our neighborhood every day. Until you have a short term rental located
next to your home you really can't imaging the chaos that it causes with all the late night
partying, loud music, increased traffic, bright lights, people urinating outside in plain
view of the residents and the general disrespect shown to the people that reside in the
neighborhood. Myself and the residents of the Laguna Madre Cove subdivision fully
support the passage of the new Short Term Rental Ordinance and very much look
forward to restoring peace and quiet to our beautiful neighborhood.
schlabach0@aol.com
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Peggy Chaves
Street Address: 114 Whiteley Dr.
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Short Term Rentals
21-1663
I am im in support of the new short term rental ordinance that you will be voting on
Tuesday.
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Sherri Schlather
Street Address: 3550 Green Valley Rd.
City: Cibolo
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78108
Topic Short term rentals
Agenda Item Number General public comment
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Good afternoon, I am a short term renter and also enjoy staying at short term rentals
over hotels. I know there are issues that need to be addressed and corrected. Please do
not hurt those of us that are following the rules and provide a wonderful place for
traveling guest. Thank you for your consideration. Sherri
cibolo ags@yahoo.com
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Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Kelly Geers
Street Address: 3938 Surfside Blvd, Unit 3124
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78402
Topic STR Regulations
Agenda Item Number n/a
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STR in the north beach area has brought a lot of revenue to the area. People love
vacationing in north beach as it has most if not all amentities available at a reasonable
cost for families. People love to come to the US Lexington, the aquarium, and many
other available activities in the area. North Beach is close to Port Aransas for full beach
access, fishing and many restaurants to chose from. Visitors to the area have come back
again and again. We would not want to lose the ability to have STR for these people and
deifinately would not want to have to pass along fees to our guests. All rentals that go
through Air BNB, VRBO, Vacasa etc collect all appicable taxes and fees for the hosts.
Keeping STR available is viable for the area and as North Beach continues to grow, STR
are the sure way to keep the economy growing. Thank you
kigeers@hotmail.com
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Erin Wilson
Street Address: 221 Thelma Dr.
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic STR Regulations
Agenda Item Number n/a
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As the short term rentals are on the upcoming city council agenda, I would like to
express my opinion. We live near Bluff Landing in Flour Bluff and purchased our home in
2004. This was a peaceful neighborhood consisting of mainly retirees that had the
atmosphere of neighbor helping neighbor. Around 2015, the neighborhood dramatically
changed. As residents passed away and homes were put on the market, more new
owners were using these properties as short term rentals. This has changed the
dynamic of the whole neighborhood. It is now commonplace for late night parties
coupled with anything and everything you can imagine. Loud music at night and
beyond, drunk short term rental residents using yards as bathrooms. On two occasions,
people pounding on my door confusing my property with their location etc. I
understand that tourism is valued in this city but if the short term rentals continue to be
under regulated, this city will lose the charm that was once the thing that attracted
tourists in the first place. Also, as a resident of Corpus Christi, we deserve to have a
structured approach to handling this ongoing and growing problem. I appreciate the
opportunity to express my concern. Sincerely, Erin Wilson
eflanigin@yahoo.com
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Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Micah Morgan
Street Address: 15417 Gun Cay
Address City: corpus christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic STR permit
Agenda Item Number 21-1663 STR ord
My business partner, Derrick Katzer and I sought out and purchased a condo in March of
2021. We were informed that much of the island was zoned in the RS district and we
could not short term rent due to City ordinances. Because of the ordinances our
purchase options were limited. We are clearly baffled by the initial passing of new
ordinances that are unclear and undefined and the council members are preparing to
vote again on January 11, 2022 additional rules and regulations. The Policy Development
Describe Feedback: Strategy is outlined to seemingly created another department which taxpayer dollars
would have to fund and tax those legally able to currently operate STR's. However, most
of the city councilmembers discussion was concerning "Party Houses". I learned that
$50,000 was appropriated to seek and shut down the illegal activity of renting RS zoned
properties and that $0 (ZERO) dollars have been spent. I ask that the city council abort
this ludicrous wasting of taxpayer dollars.
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Angie & Clarissa de la Garza
Street Address: 4213 Gulfbreeze Blvd
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78402
Short-term Rental Regulations
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Chris Steinbruck
Street Address: 421 Glenoak Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Short Term Rental
21-1554
My husband and I, (Chris and Roxann Steinbruck) live, love, and serve the Flour Bluff community.
We see the potential that our quaint, fishing community has. In the last several years we have
purchased several neglected, vacant, dilapidated homes. We invested our time and money into
these homes to make them beautiful places that visitors can relax and enjoy. We check all the
ratings of the guest who come and if they have a poor rating, we simply call Airbnb and have their
booking canceled. This ensures that not only are our homes taken care of, but our neighbors and
community are respected as well. Not only do they enjoy our homes, but they love our dining and
entertainment recommendations. We have even had guest ask if we would be willing to sell our
cottages! We have had the best experience using Airbnb to host our guests. We have several
fishing guides that we refer guests to, and they refer our homes to their clients.
chrisrus50@yahoo.com
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Elisa Gonzalez
Street Address: 2732 South Padre Island Dr, 150
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78415
Access to public input
22-0110
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am submitting this public comment to express my immense disappointment that the City Council
is not allowing virtual public input for the meeting tomorrow. I think this is irresponsible on the
part of the Council. Just over this last Saturday and Sunday, the number of Covid-19 cases
reported were 1,802. It's unconscionable that City Council would require exposure to others in
order to submit public comments. It is deliberately making it impossible for me to give input
except through this generalized form. Until Covid is over, virtual input should be allowed for all
City Council meetings. The website states: "The Council wants to assure that any citizen may
speak in support or against any item on the Agenda and encourages the expression of all views
before action is taken." Yet by your lack of accessibility to meetings you are directly contradicting
that. Please change your policies to allow virtual public attendance to your meetings. Thank you,
Elisa Gonzalez
gonzalez.elisagonzalez@yandex.com
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Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Maria Speth
Street Address: 3105 E. Claire Dr.
Address City: Phoenix
State / Province: AZ
Postal / Zip Code: 85032
Topic Short Term Rentals Policy Development
Agenda Item Number 15
I am writing to note my objections to the proposed change in the ordinance. I live in Phoenix AZ
and own a condo on Windward Dr. on the Island. We offer short term rentals when we are not
using it. I believe that the permit proposal should be rejected. It appears from reading the
proposal that one of the main purposes is to help to catch owners of single-family homes who are
not supposed to be offering short term rentals. It puts the financial and administrative burden of
Describe Feedback: enforcing the existing ordinance on those of us who are following the ordinance. It also charges
the same amount of fees and time commitment to one person who owns one condo as it does for
mega companies who own or operate dozens of properties. Finally, the proposal assumes that one
size fits all. For example, it. requires every unit to have a carbon monoxide alarm even if the unit
has no carbon based fuels nearby. It also requires a posted evacuation plan even for one -room
units that directly access the outdoors.
mariaspeth@cox.net
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David Galan
Street Address: 7914 Pruet Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78414
Short Term Rentals
Agenda Item Number N/A
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I am voicing a concern on the subject of short term rentals in Corpus Christi. It has been brought to
my attention that city officials are looking to sanction or stop the use of short term rentals in our
city. This is devastating news to me as my wife and I have just opened up our condo in the south
side of town to short and long term rentals through Air Bnb. Over the past 3 months we have
enjoyed hosting guests from all over looking to visit our wonderful city. Many of our guests have
looked to Air Bnb rentals for vacationing, living while in property transition, visiting family, or just
looking for a place to accommodate their pets as well as family. I do not agree with or understand
why city officials would want to tamper with such a business as it provides yet another Avenue for
our city to attract visitors and boost or city's economy. Air Bnb has a clear and concise plan to
provide guests with the best experience while upholding house rules to ensure safety and
tranquility.
dgalan59@yahoo.com
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Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Daniel Haskit
Street Address: 3938 Surfside Blvd
Street Address Line 2: Unit 1238
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78402
Topic Short Term Rentals within city limits
Agenda Item Number 21-1663
Dear Counsel, Re: Possible rule changes regarding Short Term Rentals of privately owned and
administered condos and properties within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus Christi. This type
of lodging is being taxed and regulated already. The tax burden is being paid for by your citizens
who own the units as well as additional taxes being paid by the guests that we bring to stay in and
enjoy our great city. I implore you, do Not lay additional regulations and fees on us. As private
Describe Feedback: owners, we do not need any new services that are not already being provided to us and our guests
and we should not be expected to pay any new fees for such unwarranted services. We do not
need additional regulations limiting us either. Things are going just fine for us and our guests. As
Owners of these rental units, we attract many visitors and much revenue into the city of Corpus
Christi. Please do NOT regulate us out of business. Best Regards, Capt. Daniel Haskit Villa Del Sol
Condo Owner
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Lauren Oakes
Street Address: 6919 Gunder Avenue
City: Middle River
State / Province: Maryland
Postal / Zip Code: 21220
STR regulations
City Council Meeting
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To Greg Smith & whom it else concerns, I am not being represented as a citizen in your district by
wanting to potentially rezone MY property. My husband is 16.5 years into serving the United
States Coast Guard & this is a way for myself to bring in income for our family. Respectfully, no
one has my neighborhoods best interest at hand more than I. I make sure to vet my renters &
implement rules & regulations for them while in my home, not only to respect my property but
also respect the neighborhood & residents. I have security cameras to keep an eye on everything,
a neighbor & family who help me. I hope the pandering stops & we are able to move forward with
this as a progressive city who wants their citizens to do well. Do not take away this livelihood from
your citizens. I'm all about doing this correctly & without causing a ruckus for my neighbors.
Honestly, my property has never looked better since it is constantly up kept & we have a place to
stay when my husband takes leave.
laurenoakes7@gmail.com
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Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name John Dunne
Street Address: 6919 Gunder Avenue
Address City: Middle River
State / Province: Maryland
Postal / Zip Code: 21220
Topic STR regulations
Agenda Item Number City Council Meeting
Describe Feedback: Hello, My name is John Dunne. I live at 6622 hunt drive, Corpus Christi, Texas, 78413. First, I would
like to thank the Mayor, the Council, and the City staff for taking up this controversial issue
regarding STRs. Unfortunately, I am traveling back to Corpus Christi and I am unable to be here in
person. As some of you may remember, I worked as a staff member in the Texas Legislature a
couple of years ago that represented Corpus Christi. I understand a lot of the complaints against
STRs. I personally would never want to live to next a house that was always partying, left a bunch
of mess, and took up parking in the streets. However, STRs are and have been in cities to help
visitors have another option of their type of stay. They have had a huge positive impact on cities
by being very pro-business, contributing to local businesses, and helping maintain the quality of
the home. I agree that regulations are needed to put in place to help raise the standads of the
STRs. We have too many unregulated STRs that are running freely causing disruptions in great
neighborhoods. I know a lot of us owners and managers of STRs would like to see that these issues
are addressed and regulated. We do not want parties, which are against the rules of the STR
websites, we do not want to take up street parking, and we want clean and attended to lawns with
no trash on them. Our line of work is dependent on having our STRs in the best shape. My
personal motto is "if it is not good enough for my family, it is not good enough for my guests." It is
with that motto that I was able to attain "Superhost"
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status with Airbnb. An achievement for maintaining a 4.8 -star rating or better that is rated by the
guests who stay with us. I have had the honor of hosting a minimum of 200 people since I have
started 2 years ago. As an STR operator, I make it my duty to be their local guide to ensure they
have the best experience they can. Some of the many reasons that guests are choosing to come to
Corpus Christi and staying in STRs are for more privacy than other alternatives, having a fully
furnished kitchen and pantry for their use, being able to stay in one home with their family rather
than scattered rooms, and to minimize contact to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus,
which we all know is on the rise again. They are coming to Corpus Christi to visit the beaches, eat
at the local seafood restaurants, visit family, attend weddings, work at jobs, and sadly, even attend
funerals. People are coming to Corpus Christi. They should not have their options and availability
limited. Now, more than ever, small local business needs their and our help. I have seen this
council and past council start to move forward. Corpus Christi is usually lagging behind the times
because for some reason, people here do not like change. It is because of this mentality that
Corpus Christi has the reputation it does. Growing up, my peers vowed to never come back to
Corpus. Why? "Corpus never changes, Corpus cannot have nice things, they are resistant to change
-so why bother." These comments are what caused great people, brilliant minds to leave our city
only to come back to visit family and see that only minor things have changed. I look forward to
the implementation of an agreeable ordinance. We are for better business practices of STRs, more
transparency of STRs, and we want to see that STRs are run legally, safely, and fairly. I would ask
the Mayor, Council, and staff to consider the approval of a few of the single family zoned STRs in
the restricted areas to continue to operate during this oversight period. There are top rated hosts
in the areas who will have their business halted for 180 days. This ordinance will cause them to
lose their superhost status if they have to cancel reservations which would be detrimental to their
business and status they worked hard for. Again, Thank you for your time and consideration. John
Dunne
lohn.pa.dunne@gmail.com
9 4' Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Julie Rogers
Street Address: 710 Furman Ave
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Public Health
Agenda Item Number N/A
Our current risk level for COVID-19 community transmission is in Level 4: Extreme Risk. Extreme
Risk is put into place when there is an uncontrollable spread of the virus or healthcare capacity is
critical. We have both scenarios occurring. At Level 4, attending indoor events, is not
recommended for anyone, vaccinated or not —this includes going to in person public comment for
City Council meetings. I do not understand why the City allows some meetings and public
Describe Feedback: comment/input to be held virtually but not all meetings. You cannot be selective about meetings
or democracy ever but especially during a pandemic. This was an opportunity to model good
behavior and set a standard and example of how to conduct business during a public health crisis.
The City should want to encourage public comment/input. We have the capacity to do phone in
public comment since we have done it before. It just appears like you did not want to do it. Show
me differently if this is not true.
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submission.
rogersjuliet@gmail.com
10 :SP Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Lydia Ponce
Street Address: 837 1/2 Milwood Ave
Address City: Venice
State / Province: CA
Postal / Zip Code: 90291
Topic Public Engagement
Agenda Item Number all of the agenda items
Dearest Corpus Christi City Council, The pandemic requires people to stay put - the best viable
solution was to have the public call in. Perhaps the public comment hit to close to the truth and it
was necessary to your change in public comment access policy? The City Council is not willing to
allow Public Comment via cell phone? When was this decided and voted on? Transparency much?
Your attempt to insult the public as "against growth... or assess the pipeline further out into the
Describe Feedback: ocean" regarding desalination waste was a poor attempt to characterize the public. You don't
know who the people are and you really do not listen. Sad that you do not care or will continue to
have perfunctory meetings and check off the box that requires you to hear people in person,
putting them and yourselves in harms way... Covid virus and variants much? Reinstate the public
comment access - for the love of the people...
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venicelydia@gmail.com
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Date of Meeting
Name
Public Comment & Input Form
1/11/2022
Julie Rogers
Street Address: 710 Furman Ave
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Redistricting
Agenda Item Number N/A
The City is in the process of drawing new district maps. Many people do not even know this yet.
We need fair political maps and here is how we achieve them: Any redistricting process should
include specific timelines for the steps leading to a redistricting plan and full disclosure throughout
the process with public hearings on the plan proposed for adoption. Redistricting must be
accomplished in an open, unbiased manner with citizen participation and access at all levels and
Describe Feedback: steps of the process. However, there is nothing posted on our City website about the redistricting
process. Census 2020 data has not been published on the website nor have the new Nueces
County precinct maps. Please update the website and let the public know what is happening with
this very important redistricting process that only happens every ten years. Let the public
participate in the process. Give us an update during a City Council meeting of where we are at now
like you do with other projects and issues.
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receive a copy of your
submission.
rogersjuliet@gmail.com
12 4 Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 1/11/2022
Name Sylvia Campos
Street Address: 4410 Fir
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78411
Topic Public Comment
Agenda Item Number Public Comment
It appears that our Mayor and City Council are not starting the New Year with a goal of
transparency. Guidelines for proper input from the community are once again being thwarted. I
am referring to you insisting that public comments be made in person. It is hard enough to get
Describe Feedback: involved, give input and time to public policy. I am asking that you get on Zoom and or other
platform that will allow the public for direct input at a safe and cooperative fashion. In the past
phone calls have been allowed, that at least gives a human voice to the particular subject at hand.
Please do the right thing and give Democracy a Chance.
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campossylvia87@gmail.com
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: Rebecca Huerta
Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2022 9:04 PM
To: Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Cc: Ruth Bocchino
Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL]Short term rentals
Public comment.
Rebecca L. Huerta, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
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Date: January 9, 2022 at 11:48:40 AM CST
To: Rebecca Huerta <RebeccaH@cctexas.com>
Cc: schlabach0@aol.com
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Short term rentals
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Hello Rebecca! I'm Jay Williamson and I live at 230 Whiteley Dr in the Bluff with my wife Sammie. I
would like to share my feelings about short term rentals in a home owners neighborhood. I spent my
entire career in real estate and property management. I know from my experience that short term
rentals have a negative effect on property values. Thanks for listening and I hope to meet you in the
future!
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Aly Berlanga
From: Jason Page <jasondavidpage@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 11:28 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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Jason Page
3515 Floyd Street
I know that today's meeting will likely be full of people and not everybody will be able to get up to speak so I wanted to
send my comments likely should I not be able to speak in person.
I believe that the city has all the other regulations in place required to regulate short-term rentals in multifamily, two
family, as well as single family residential zoned areas. The concerns that most people have regarding short-term rentals
and having loud tenants and causing a nuisance, are already addressed by existing city regulations.
I am in support of the current ordinance proposed and hope that phase two is implemented as soon as possible so that
those people who have property and RS zoned areas will be able to apply for and get a permit.
The residents on Padre Island who are extremely outspoken about the issue are all under a property owners association
where if they so choose, could prohibit short-term rentals within their own neighborhoods without affecting the rest of
the city of Corpus Christi.
Thank you for your time,
Jason Page
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