HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/17/2022I 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 May 17, 2022 which
were approved by the City Council on May 24, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 24th day of May 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, May 17, 2022
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 Senior Pastor Pamela Dykehouse, First United
Methodist Church.
Senior Pastor Pamela Dykehouse, First United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Summer Bischoff, Sophomore at Veterans Memorial High School.
Summer Bischoff, Sophomore at Veterans Memorial High School, 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 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 Huerta
Note: Council Member Hunter arrived at 12:48 p.m.
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette 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. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's comments.
a. Water Utilities New Name and Logo Reveal
Chief Operations Officer for Water Utilities Mike Murphy presented information on the
following topics: why a new name; we are the regional water supplier for the Coastal
Bend; and Corpus Christi Water (CCW) serving the Coastal Bend.
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Communications Manager Erin Hawkins stated that the new name and logo took about a
year to design.
Council Members, Mr. Murphy and Interim Director of Water Utilities Gabriel Ramirez
discussed the following topics: the company that did the design was chosen because
they were a smaller firm that was in their budget; specifications are used for the paint and
the coating material for each of the towers; and the water quality will not be affected.
b. City of Corpus Christi hosts the South Central Chapter American Association of
Airport Executives Conference
City Manager Zanoni reported on the South Central Chapter of the American Association
of Airport Executives Annual Conference with 222 members and 47 airports regarding
legislative updates, aviation safety, code of ethics training and financial stability.
c. Event Reminder: 45th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon on Saturday, May 21
City Manager Zanoni reported on the 45th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon to be
held on May 21, 2022 at 7:00 a.m.
d Recognition of National Emergency Services Week
City Manager Zanoni recognized National Emergency Services Week.
Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero stated that the current training program is to be trained
as a fireighter/parmedic.
e. Recognition of National Public Works Week
City Manager Zanoni recognized National Public Works Week from May 15 to May 21,
2022. The Public Works Building Dedication Ceremony will be held on May 20, 2022 at
3:00 p.m., in honor of Richard E. Martinez.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Elke Gonzalez, 13946 Jibstay St., spoke in opposition to the short-term rentals phase 2
ordinance.
Ricardo Elizondo, 723 Fifth St., spoke regarding improvements to Coleman Avenue,
Fifth and Sixth Street.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke in support of the skate park
improvements.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment, which is attached to the
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G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 1 - 13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda and asked if a Council Member would
like to pull an item for individual consideration. Council Members requested that Items 3
and 6 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 3 and 6. The motion carried by
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
1. 22-0885 Approval of the May 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
2. 22-0727 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of $725.49 from the State of Texas - Law
Enforcement Officer Standards and Education account; and appropriating
$725.49 into the Fire Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032754
3. 22-0730 Zoning Case No. 0322-04 Corpus Christi Island Apartment Villas Management
and Thomas Weber, LLC: (District 3). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near
3802 Saratoga Boulevard from the "RM -1" Multifamily District to the "RM -3"
Multifamily District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
A Council Member, Director of Development Services Al Raymond and Administrator of
Development Services Andrew Dimas discussed the following topics: this zoning is in
the overlay but not in the accident potential zone; and only the lighting standard applies to
this property, no height requirements.
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Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 032755
4. 22-0731 Zoning Case No. 0322-06, Bacon & Beef LLC: (District 1) Ordinance rezoning
property located at or near 817 S. Staples Street from the "Cl" Intensive
Commercial District to the "CI/H" Intensive Commercial District with a Historic
Overlay. (Landmark Commission and Staff recommend approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032756
5. 22-0732 Zoning Case No. 0322-05, Robert H. Budd Jr. and Sylvia G. Budd: (District 1)
Ordinance rezoning property located at or near 805 Park Avenue from the
"RM -1" Multifamily District to the "RM -1/H" Multifamily District with a Historic
Overlay. (Landmark Commission and Staff recommend approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032757
6. 22-0665 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Community Youth Development
Program contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
from September 1, 2021 to August 31, 2026, providing for an additional
$23,000.00 through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ("TANF") funding;
authorizing amendments to the subcontracts with Boys & Girls Club of the
Coastal Bend in the amount of $4,000.00 and Communities in Schools of the
Coastal Bend in the amount of $19,000.00 for additional services in accordance
with the TANF funding appropriating the additional $23,000.00 in the No. 1060
Grants Fund for the Community Youth Development Program; and amending the
operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
Council Member Molina asked to pull this item to recuse himself.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No: 032758
7. 22-0843 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept and
amend a grant contract for the STD/HIV-DIV Prevention Services Grant Program
from the Texas Department of State Health Services in the Health Grants fund to
provide STD/HIV prevention and control services; appropriating $105,208.00
into the Health Grants Fund; and amending the operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032759
8. 22-0888 Ordinance accepting and appropriating $800,000 grant from the Office of the
Governor from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense
Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) to fund the Clear Zone
Easement Acquisition at NOLF Cabaniss Field; amending the FY2021 Capital
and Operating Budgets.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032760
Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
9. 22-0872 Ordinance accepting a grant for the eleventh year from the State of Texas
Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for the Operation Stonegarden
Program in the amount of $216,799.99; and appropriating $216,799.99 in the
Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
10. 22-0721 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with two one-year options with
Apollo Diesel & Automotive, LLC., of Corpus Christi, for light vehicle repair and
service for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in an amount not to exceed
$71,649.90 and a potential amount not to exceed $214,949.70 if the two
one-year option periods are exercised, with FY 2022 funding of $29,854.12
available from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-071
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11. 22-0287 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with TD Total Backflow
Services LLC., dba Total Fire and Backflow Protection Services of Orange
Grove, in an amount not to exceed $268,195.00, for backflow prevention testing
and repairs for Asset Management, with FY 2022 funding of $30,000.00 from the
Facility Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-072
12. 22-0145 Motion authorizing the purchase of Getac K120 Tablets for Code Enforcement to
replace out of warranty tablets from Southern Computer Warehouse of Marietta,
Georgia, for $122,323.57 through the TIPS Cooperative with FY 2022 funding
available through the General Fund and CDBG Grants.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-073
General Consent Items
13. 22-0883 Motion authorizing the Third Amended and Restated Management Services
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau
("VCC") and the City of Corpus Christi.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-074
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:37 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:16 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 14 - 15)
14. 22-0739 Zoning Case No. 0322-03 Sergio and Martha Guerrero: (District 5) Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 6801 Sandra Lane from the "RS -6" Single -Family
6 District to the "RM -1" Multifamily District. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: zoning and land use; public notification; analysis and recommendation; and
planning commission and staff recommend approval.
There were no comments from the Council.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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Jennifer Maribal, 6801 Sandra Lane, stated that they are trying to bring more residences
to this area and they plan to demolish a house on this same street.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. 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
15. 22-0893 Public Hearing concerning the creation of Whitecap Public Improvement District
no. 1 with consideration and approval of a resolution authorizing the creation of
Whitecap Public Improvement District no. 1; and resolving other matters in
connection therewith.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Assistant City Manager Andrea Gardner presented information on the following topics:
public improvement district petition briefing; local government code requirements; local
government requirements; next steps; and staff recommendation.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Gardner, City Manager Peter Zanoni and
Co -Founder & Managing Partner of P3Works Mary Petty discussed the following topics:
a request for a list of things that a Public Improvement District (PID) does and does not
do; a PID does not require a traffic study; the PID is created by a resolution now, but the
termination will occur when the levy expires; the PID revenues will maintain the channels;
and a Council Member's request for an update on the Kings Crossing golf course.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Representative of landowner, Dan Hatton, stated that this PID was requested because of
the unique nature of the proposed development which will bring enhanced development,
including canals, a nature preserve, and mixed use development.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved 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
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 16 - 18)
16. 22-0884 One -reading Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Utility System Revenue
Improvement Bonds, New Series 2022A in an amount not to exceed
$3,561,000; providing for payment and security, by a junior and inferior lien on
and pledge of the net revenues of the City's utility system on parity with certain
currently outstanding utility system revenue obligation; stipulating terms and
conditions for additional revenue bonds on a parity therewith; enacting other
provisions, incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance: and
complying with Texas Water Development Board regulations; for planning and
design of the Oso Creek Channel Bottom and Green Infrastructure project; and
declaring an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa and Director of Finance Heather
Hurlbert presented information on the following topics: project history; Oso Creek project
limits; Oso Creek project description; Oso Creek project benefits; award from Texas
Water Development Board (TWDB); and timeline.
Council Members and Director of Finance Hurlbert discussed the following topics: this
money will be used for the engineering work and studies to design the changes for Oso
Creek; and how many rooftops will this affect.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 032762
17. 22-0902 Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the principal forgiveness
agreement pertaining to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and
an escrow agreement relating there to, authorizing any authorized official of the
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city to execute any and all documents related thereto: and other matters in
connection therewith.
See Item 16.
Enactment No: 032763
18. 22-0903 One -reading Ordinance amending the FY 2022 Capital Budget by adding
the planning and design of the Oso Creek Channel Bottom and Green
Infrastructure project, totaling $4,751,000.00, and increasing
expenditures; and appropriating $4,751,000 of loan proceeds from the
Texas Water Development Board into the Storm Water CIP.
See Item 16.
Enactment No: 032764
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 19 - 23)
19. 22-0879 Ordinance accepting and appropriating Public Improvement District ("PID")
Application Fees totaling $30,000.00 received for two PID applications
submitted during the fiscal year; and amending the operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert stated that this item is to appropriate the fees so
that they can be used to offset the expenses that are being incurred.
A Council Member and Director Hurlbert discussed the following topics: this item is not
to approve the Public Improvement District (PID), but to approve the money to use it for
the expenses that are being incurred; and a Council Member commended Director of
Planning Dan McGinn for his work on the PID policy.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith 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
20. 22-0880 Ordinance appropriating $75,000 of anticipated Short -Term Rental (STR) permit
fees in the General Fund and amending the FY 2022 Operating budget adopted
by Ordinance Number 032539 by increasing revenue and expenditures by
$75,000 each.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
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Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert stated that this item to appropriate funds into the
general fund and amend the budget.
There were no comments from the Council.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Andy Taubman, 5601 SPID, spoke in opposition to the short-term rentals phase 2
ordinance.
Council Member Pusley 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: 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
21. 22-0881 Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Corpus Christi Code by adding interest
due for submission of delinquent hotel occupancy tax reports and payments,
changing the date reports and payments are due, and including other necessary
edits to update the language; and providing for an effective date and publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
change in reporting and payment due date; addition of interest to past due amounts;
interest and penalty calculation; and recommendation.
A Council Member and Director Hurlbert discussed the following topics: several hotels
are on payment plans, so when they receive the late filing penalty, there is no additional
interest that accrues.
There were no comments from the public.
Council Member Smith 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:
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
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22. 22-0900 Ordinance accepting and appropriating Homeless Housing and Services
Program (HHSP) grants, in the amount of $195,606 for the General Set Aside
fund and $61,570 for the Youth Set Aside, and Ending Homelessness Fund
(EHF), in the amount of $51,804, totaling $308,980, from Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for FY2021-2022; amending the
FY2021-22 operating budget to increase expenditures for HHSP in the amount
of $257,176 and to increase expenditures for the ending homelessness program
(EHP) in the amount of $51,804; authorizing agreements with Salvation Army for
$77,680, Mother Teresa Shelter for $117,926, Mission 911 for $51,804 and
Corpus Christi Independent School District for $21,000 to provide services to
individuals who are homeless, or at risk of being homeless; and authorizing the
Director of Neighborhood Services for the City to administer these grant funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Assistant Director of Neighborhood Services Jennifer Buxton presented information on
the following topics: funding; and awards.
Council Members and Assistant Director Buxton discussed the following topics: the
definition of a youth headed household is an unaccompanied youth under the age of 25
years old, someone parenting other youth, or the children of parenting youth who are
unaccompanied; a Council Member's request for the City to evaluate how these
programs are helping to decide where the funds should go; and a request to add Foster
Angels and the ARK to the list of youth qualified programs.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Tony Reyes, 5905 Harvest Hill Rd., stated that this grant would help homeless prevention,
and case management is very important.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. 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
23. 22-0539 Ordinance appropriating $985,000 from unreserved fund balance in 4610
Airport Operating Fund, amending the FY 2021 Capital and Operating Budgets;
authorizing a design/build contract for design and construction in the amount of
$985,000 to Ranger Fire, Inc, Saginaw, Texas for the East General Aviation
Hangars No. 3 & No. 4 Fire Suppression System.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith stated that only one bid was received and that this
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amount will be fully reimbursed by insurance once it is complete.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. 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
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 24)
24. 22-0917 Short -Term Rentals Phase 2 Ordinance Policy Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Director of Planning and Environmental Services Dan McGinn presented information on
the following topics: agenda; short term rentals -team; short term rentals; STR actions
2021-22; STR-stakeholder advisory group; stakeholder advisory group/process; phase
1: registration ordinance; STR phase 2 -objective; STR phase 2; tiers/types of STR units;
STR density and percentage restrictions within single family zoning; 15% and 30%
examples of Type 2 units per block; what would 15% type 2 units per block face look like
in Corpus Christi; other Texas cities examples; areas that were identified to exclude STR
uses in single family zoned districts; special exception process; and next steps.
Council Members, Director McGinn, City Manager Peter Zanoni and City Attorney Miles
Risley discussed the following topics: about 17 citizens were denied a permit because
they live in single family zones; Council Members' concern about enforcing this policy and
restricting property rights, unless there is a nuisance problem; the City's goal is to restrict
illegal operation of short-term rentals; a request to include the owner's contact
information, so that a neighbor can report complaints about a nuisance issue; any STR
unit is required to register with the City; and a Council Member's concern that the City is
collecting hotel occupancy taxes from citizens renting out their homes illegally as a
short-term rental.
O. APPEALS OF A DECISION OF THE BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD: (ITEM 25)
25. 22-0876 Appeal of the Building Standards Board's order to demolish the
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dilapidated/substandard structure identified as 900 Parkers Alley, also known as
1422 San Juan Street, owned by Markman Brothers Investments Corpus Christi
LLC.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Counsel for Markman Brothers Investments Corpus Christi LLC David Klein is asking the
Council to reconsider the Building Standards Board's (BSB) order to demolish the
property at 900 Parkers Alley, also known as 1422 San Juan Street. Markman Brothers
Investments purchased about 125 to 150 properties in Corpus Christi, similar to the one
in question. The benefit to the city and the county is that these properties are now lived in
and are on the tax rolls. Mr. Klein is asking the Council for 90 days to bring this property
up to satisfaction for code enforcement, or for the owner to demolish the property
themselves.
Council Members and Mr. Klein discussed the following topics: the owner has struggled
with obtaining materials and labor after Hurricane Harvey and COVID; the goal of the
Council is to clean up the City; and the 90 day request is due to a labor factor to demolish
the property.
City Attorney Miles Risley stated that this resolution upholds the Building Standards
Board's order that gives the owner 30 days to demolish the property and recommends
approval of the resolution.
Interim Program Manager with Code Enforcement Bobbie -Rae Maldonado stated that
staff recommends moving forward with the BSB's recommendation to proceed with
demolition, and that no attempt has been made in the past year to make repairs.
The cost estimate to demolish properties varies due to the square footage.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Smith. 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 Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032765
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:02 p.m.
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1 !/ Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 5/17/2022
Name JERRY HOOPER
Street Address: 3401 BALI DR
Address City: CORPUS CHRISTI
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic UDC Zoning Map to adopt the Military Compatibility Area Overlay Districts
Agenda Item Number 15: 22-0889
Dear Mayor and Council,
Describe Feedback:
I fully support the adoption of the new UDC Zoning Map to adopt
Military Compatibility Area Overlay Districts. This should support the military and the ADP's that were developed and limit the
development, where appropriate, and promote growth in the proper areas without risk to the public. By adopting the new zoning
map with the overlay, the Development Services and planning Commission will be able to support the ADP's and safety, and they
must direct the proper development within our city based on this. By adopting this ordinance, I am glad that the Mayor and City
Council have recognized the significance of the military in our community, and you are now placing a priority on meeting their needs
and the community's desires. Regards, Jerry
Provide an email to receive a
copy of your submission. Jlhooper@stx.rr.com