HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/14/2022I 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 June 14, 2022 which
were approved by the City Council on June 28, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 28th day of June 2022.
(S E A L)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
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, June 14, 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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Greg Hood, REACH Ministries.
Pastor Greg Hood, REACH Ministries, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Lexi Galvan, attending St.Mary's University -San Antonio.
Lexi Galvan, attending St.Mary's University -San Antonio, 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, Assistant City Attorney Buck Brice and
Assistant City Secretary Ruth Bocchino
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. Event Recap: 2022 Jr. Olympic Boxing at the American Bank Center hosted by
the City of Corpus Christi and Duke it Out Boxing
City Manager Zanoni reported on the 2022 Junior Olympic Boxing tournament. This
event was hosted by the City of Corpus Christi and Duke it Out Boxing with over 400
boxers in attendance.
b. Staff Announcement: Linda Stewart, Director of Neighborhood Services
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City Manager Zanoni introduced the new Director of Neighborhood Services Linda
Stewart. Mrs. Stewart has over 22 years of experience in municipal government.
c. Recognition of Waste and Recycling Workers Week
City Manager Zanoni recognized the Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week June
13-17, 2022.
Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt stated that each solid waste truck picks up about
12 tons of trash a day.
d. Recognition of Communications Department for receiving Award of Honor from
the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers
City Manager Zanoni recognized the Communications Department for receiving two
awards from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers.
e. Recognition of Fire Chief Robert Rocha for being elected President of the
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association
City Manager Zanoni recognized Fire Chief Robert Rocha for being elected President of
the Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Melissa Zamora, 3917 Brawner Parkway, spoke regarding drought restrictions, industrial
districts, climate and community justice, and in opposition to desalination.
Lucy Trevino, 2902 Prescott St. and Mary Leos, 1821 Juanita St., spoke regarding
hazardous and unlawful residency.
Gary Allsup, 4242 Gulfbreeze Blvd., spoke regarding Thanksgiving Homes.
Barbara Agan, 118 Whiteley Dr., spoke regarding short term rentals.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., spoke regarding port appointments, street
maintenance and desalination plant.
Sylvia Campos, 4410 Fir St., Christopher Phelan, 3806 Kingston Dr. and Dorothy Pena,
2114 Meadowpass Dr., spoke in opposition to the desalination plant.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry, spoke regarding safe bike paths.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Jerry Hooper, 3401 Bali Dr.
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G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
1. 22-1021 Animal Care Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (3 vacancies)
Civil Service Board (1 vacancy)
Civil Service Commission (1 vacancy)
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (5 vacancies)
Sister City Committee (1 vacancy)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 1.
Animal Care Advisory Committee:
Appointment: Michelle King (At Large Veterinarian)
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (postponed)
Civil Service Board and Commission:
Reappointment: Deborah Sibila (Regular)
Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority:
Reappointments: Gabi S. Canales (City Transportation Disadvantaged); Eloy H. Salazar
(City); and Matthew Woolbright (City)
Appointments: Jeremy Coleman (City); and Erica M. Maymi (City Transportation
Disadvantaged)
Sister City Committee:
Appointment: Arthur C. Wallace
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 21)
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 Item 21
be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lerma, seconded by Council Member Barrera
to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 21. 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
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2. 22-1038 Approval of the May 24, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
3. 21-1078 Ordinance adopting an updated City of Corpus Christi Historic Preservation
Plan, an element of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; and rescinding the former
Corpus Christi Preservation Plan, adopted September 8, 1976.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032773
4. 22-0467 Ordinance amending the FY 2022-2026 Infrastructure Management Plan to
account for the repurposing of unused bond funds from Bond 2008, Bond 2012
and Bond 2016 and identifying new and revised street projects as shown in the
amended Infrastructure Management Plan.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032774
Consent - Public Safety First Reading Ordinances
5. 22-0860 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code to adopt Outside City Limits Fire
Protection Service fees and rate schedule for persons outside of the Corpus
Christi city limits who receive fire service and to set forth collection mechanisms
to recover such fees if not paid.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Consent - Procurement
6. 22-0946 Motion authorizing the purchase of 280 body -worn cameras from Turn -Key
Mobile, Inc., of Jefferson City, Missouri, through the Texas Department of
Information Resources cooperative, for $120,300.00 to be used by the Police
Department, with FY 2022 funding of $75,000.00 from the Police Grants Fund
and $45,300.00 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-081
7. 22-0755 Motion authorizing a six-month service agreement with Cubit Contracting, LLC,
of Corpus Christi, in the amount of $144,100.00 for the purchase and installation
of gear lockers in six fire stations, with FY 2022 funding from the Bond 2018
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: M2022-082
8. 22-0882 Resolution authorizing the purchase of a three-year software license renewal
with Luminare, Inc., of Houston, for $786,000.00 for COVID-19 testing and
vaccine software for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
("District"), with FY 2022 funding of $262,000.00 for the first year available from
the District's COVID-19 grant fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032775
9. 22-0672 Motion authorizing a one-year extension with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to
provide third party administration of the City's self-funded employee health
insurance plans with an estimated cost of $1,719,000, effective October 1,
2022, with funding in the FY 2023 Proposed Budget from the Health Benefits
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-083
10. 22-0868 Motion authorizing a one-year extension with Madison National Life Insurance
Company, Inc. for fully insured long-term disability insurance with an estimated
cost of $290,000, effective October 1, 2022, with funding requested in the FY
2023 Proposed Budget from the Health Benefits Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-084
11. 22-0869 Motion authorizing a one-year extension with Dearborn National Life Insurance
for fully insured life and accidental, death, and dismemberment insurance with an
estimated City cost of $90,500 and employee cost of $750,000, effective
October 1, 2022, with funding requested in the FY 2023 Proposed Budget from
the Health Benefits Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-085
12. 22-0870 Motion authorizing a one-year extension with Caremark PCS Health, LLC.
("CVS/Caremark") to provide third -party administration of the City's self-funded
employee pharmacy benefits plan for an estimated cost of $50,000, effective
October 1, 2022, with funding requested in the FY 2023 Proposed Budget from
the Health Benefits Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-086
13. 22-0756 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with a one-year option period,
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with Polydyne Inc. of Riceboro, Georgia, for the purchase of Sludge Dewatering
Polymer for the Utilities Department, in an amount not to exceed $977,670.00,
with an estimated potential amount not to exceed $1,955,340.00 if the option
period is exercised, with FY 2022 funding of $325,890.00 from the Wastewater
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-087
14. 22-0760 Motion authorizing a one-year supply agreement with Texas Enterprises, Inc., of
Austin in an amount not to exceed $282,931.00 for bulk oil and lubricants used
by the Fleet Maintenance Division of Asset Management, with FY 2022 funding
of $95,000.00 from the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-088
15. 22-0886 Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement, with Leslie J. Morris dba The
Lock Man, of Corpus Christi, for an amount not to exceed $117,000.00, for
locksmith services for Asset Management, with FY2022 funding of $9,750.00
from the Facility Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-089
Consent - Capital Projects
16. 22-0956 Motion authorizing the approval of change orders with CPC Interests, LLC dba
Clark Pipeline Services, LLP, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Citywide Water
Distribution System Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Program, in an amount
of $1,250,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,250,000.00, and the Water
Line Replacement Program, in an amount of $450,000 for a total amount not to
exceed $2,250,000 with FY 2022 funding available from the Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-090
17. 22-0680 Motion awarding a construction contract to Hamman Excavating Inc., Corpus
Christi, TX, for the construction of South Oso Parkway from South Staples Street
to South Oso Parkway, with new asphalt pavement, utility improvements and
Botanical Gardens parking lot improvements, in the amount of $1,295,484.83,
located in Council District 5, with FY 2022 funding available from the Street
Bond 2018, Storm Water, Water and Gas Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-091
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General Consent Items
18. 22-0932 Resolution amending a resolution that was passed and approved by City Council on
March 22, 2022 in order to include language required by the Office of the Governor,
Public Safety Office to fulfill the State's requirement for the City of Corpus Christi to
be awarded eight grants under the State Homeland Security Program in the amount
of $481,580.42.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032776
19. 22-0916 Resolution authorizing a 12 -month extension of a Participation Agreement with
MPM Development, LP to reimburse developer up to $1,570,206.65 toward
construction of Iron Throne Drive and Drogon Street with reinforced concrete for
Kings Landing Subdivision. (District 3)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032777
20. 22-1035 Motion authorizing execution of an amendment to the professional services
agreement with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc., for Convention Center
renovation, expansion, and hotel study in the amount of $85,000.00 for an
amended total of $176,000.00.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-092
21. 22-1084 Resolution appointing an Ad Hoc Nominating Committee to review and
recommend candidates for the position of City Auditor.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez stated that the Ad Hoc Nominating
Committee shall consist of three City Council Members nominated by the Audit
Committee; one member shall be an at large City of Corpus Christi resident; and one
member shall be the City Manager or his designee.
Council Members, Chief Financial Officer Sanchez, and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: Council Members' desire for a more diverse group to
serve on the Ad Hoc Committee; and that qualifications were considered over diversity.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to table this item, seconded by Council Member
Smith. The motion to table failed.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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Aye:
8 - 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
Nay: 1 - Mayor Guajardo
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032778
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 3:36 p.m. Executive Session
Items 39-41 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting
at 4:33 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 22 - 2j
22. 22-1078 Statement from City Manager on initiating Stage 1 drought restrictions and a
staff update on water & weather forecast
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that the City's Stage 1 drought restrictions are
effective immediately. The combined capacity of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke
Canyon is at 42%. Stage 1 restrictions limit residents to irrigate their lawn once a week,
but not between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos and Community Outreach Specialist Erin
Hawkins presented information on the following topics: drought impact on Texas surface
water; percent of normal rainfall 2022 (year to date); 3-4 weeks weather outlook (June
18th -July 1st); Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon main sources of water; Lake
Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon combined storage; drought contingency plan (DCP)
stages; stage 1 drought restrictions; next steps; and messaging.
Council Members, Water Resource Manager Ramos, Interim Director of Corpus Christi
Water Gabriel Ramirez, and Chief Operations Officer for Water Utilities Mike Murphy
discussed the following topics: there are four sources of water that the City draws from; a
meeting with Evangeline is scheduled for July 12th; and staff is also looking at Aquifer
Storage as another source of water.
23. 22-1047 Resolution accepting a petition to create the Corpus Christi Tourism Public
Improvement District; calling for a public hearing under Section 372.009 of the
Texas Local Government Code for the creation of the Corpus Christi Tourism
Public Improvement District within the corporate limits of the City of Corpus
Christi to consider the feasibility and advisability of establishing the District; and
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authorizing and directing the publication and mailing of notices of the public
hearing.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032779
24. 21-0491 Motion awarding a Design/Build Contract to Fulton Construction Inc., Corpus
Christi Texas, and authorizing the design phase services for the design
Restoration of the SEA District Water Features in an amount of $375,000.00,
located in Council District 1, with FY 2022 funding available from the Seawall
Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and CEO from Hunden Strategic Partners
Rob Hunden discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern about not
having the final plans from the Hunden Group to move forward with this project; Council
Members believe that the Water Gardens are important to the community; and the water
from the Water Gardens is re -circulated and does not go into the Bay.
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 motion, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Enactment No: M2022-093
25. 22-0987 Motion related to the performance and/or service of one or more of the City's
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appointees to the Port Commission.
There was no discussion or action taken on this Item.
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 26 - 37)
26. 22-0980 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept and
amend a grant contract for the STD/HIV Prevention Services Grant from the
Texas Department of State Health Services appropriating $269,815.00 into the
Health Grants Fund to provide STD/HIV prevention and control services; and
amending the operating budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 26-30.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Martinez made a motion to approve the ordinances, seconded by
Council Member Barrera. These Ordinances were 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
27. 22-1014 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract for the HIV Surveillance Grant from the Texas
Department of State Health Services appropriating $41,865.00 into the Health
Grants Fund to provide HIV surveillance and control services; and amending the
operating budget.
See Item 26.
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
28. 22-1050 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness
("PNEP") Grant from the Texas Department of State Health Services
appropriating $240,003.00 into the Health Grants Fund to provide funding
activities in support of the PH EP Cooperative Agreement from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention; and amending the operating budget.
See Item 26.
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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
29. 22-1026 Ordinance authorizing execution of Amendment No. 4 of grant contract with
Texas Department of State Health to implement and operate an immunization
program for children, adolescents, and adults, with special emphasis on
accelerating interventions to improve the immunization coverage of children
three (3) years of age or younger (birth to 35 months of age) for the contract
period September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023; appropriating
$241,637.00 into the Health Grants Fund.
See Item 26.
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
30. 22-1027 Ordinance authorizing execution of Amendment No. 6 of grant contract with
Texas Department of State Health to provide continued emergency
preparedness laboratory services for the contract period July 1, 2022, through
June 30, 2023; appropriating $205,548.00 into the Health Grants Fund; and
amending the operating budget.
See Item 26.
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
31. 22-0493 Ordinance authorizing the execution of a 30 year commercial land lease
agreement with Blue Marlin Holdings, LLC in lieu of a current five year lease for
two tracts of City owned land totaling 1.268 acres for use as a recreational
vehicle park called Puerto del Sol Recreational Vehicle Park, located at the
northern end of North Beach in Council District 1, for a 30 -year term from
October 1, 2022, and ending September 30, 2052 for a monthly fee of $1,225
with a fee escalation rate calculated based on the Consumer Price Index
beginning on October 1, 2026.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
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Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
32. 22-0660 Ordinance authorizing two amendments to the service agreement with Sec -Ops,
Inc. for citywide security guard services for an amount not to exceed
$230,114.40, Amendment No. 3 for additional services in an amount not to
exceed $91,980.00 for Solid Waste's J.C. Elliott Transfer Station and
Amendment No. 4 for additional services in an amount not to exceed
$138,134.40 for security at Cole Park; ratifying the effective date of Amendment
No. 3 to October 25, 2021, with FY 2022 funding from the General Fund, and the
effective date of Amendment No. 4 to March 1, 2022; and appropriating
$138,134.40 from the State Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund balance for 24-hour
security guard services at Cole Park, including the Cole Park Pier.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor 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
33. 22-1033 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility
System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement, Series 2022B for Water,
Wastewater, and Stormwater Utility improvements in an amount not to exceed
$102,000,000, within set parameters and according to the plan of finance set by
the City's financial advisors; making provisions for the payment and security
thereof by a junior and inferior lien on and pledge of the net revenues of the city's
utility system on a parity with certain currently outstanding utility system revenue
obligations; delegating authority to the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
Finance Director and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute
documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds; enacting
other provisions incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 33-36.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
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delegation ordinance; 2022 proposed debt issuance summary; and financing timeline.
Council Member Hernandez stated that he would vote yes on Items 33 and 34 and vote
no on Items 35 and 36.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinances, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. These Ordinances were 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
34. 22-1034 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Texas, General
Improvement Bonds, Series 2022C for improvements to streets, Parks and
Recreation facilities, and Public Safety facilities in an amount not to exceed
$41,000,000 within set parameters and according to the plan of finance set by
the City's financial advisors; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for
the payment of the bonds; delegating authority to the City Manager, Chief
Financial Officer, Finance Director, and certain other authorized officials to
approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale, and delivery of
the bonds; enacting other provisions incident and related thereto; and providing
for an effective date.
See Item 33.
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
35. 22-1049 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Combination Tax
and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2022B
for Solid Waste improvements in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000, within
set parameters and according to the plan of finance set by the City's financial
advisors; providing for the payment of said certificates by the levy of an ad
valorem tax upon all taxable property within the city and further securing said
certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues of the solid waste
system; delegating authority to the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer,
Finance Director and certain other authorized officials to approve and execute
documents relating to the issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds: enacting
other provisions incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.
See Item 33.
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
36. 22-1051 Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Corpus Christi, Combination Tax
and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2022A for
improvements to Public Safety, Parks and Recreation, and City facilities in an
amount not to exceed $11,500,000, within set parameters and according to the
plan of finance set by the City's financial advisors; providing for the payment of
said certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within
the city and further securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the
pledged revenues of the solid waste system; delegating authority to the City
Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director and certain other authorized
officials to approve and execute documents relating to the issuance, sale, and
delivery of the bonds; enacting other provisions incident and related thereto; and
providing an effective date.
See Item 33.
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
37. 21-1432 Ordinance to authorize the execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Service
Agreement for the Management of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and
History with Friends of the Museum of Science and History to increase City's
payment from $150,000 annually to $500,000 annually for Fiscal Years 2022 and
2023 and providing for funds to be paid from Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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
N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 38)
38. 22-0836 City Appointed Port Commissioner's Briefing to be given at approximately 1:00
p.m.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Port Commissioners David Engel and Gabe Guerra presented information on the
following topics: #1 priority - The Channel Improvement Project; CIP contract sections;
executive summary; key historical trends; emerging world -scale hydrogen hub; the Port's
role in CCUS; Port of Rotterdam -world hydrogen conference; Harbor Point East -art walk
and discovery path; Harbor Point East -boardwalk overlook; next steps; our commitment
to surrounding communities; and where are funds committed.
Council Members and Port Commissioners David Engel, Rajan Ahuja and Gabe Guerra
discussed the following topics: the Port provides infrastructure not carbon capture; the
carbon capture solution will promote more industry to our area; Council Members'
concern about the lack of communication and transparency from the Port; the Port is in
the permitting process for desalination and plans to work with the City on the desalination
project; a Council Member demands more from the Port Commissioners position; a
Council Member's issue that the permits from the Port are competing with the City; and a
Council Member's request for Council Members and Port Commissioners to schedule a
workshop to discuss desalination.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 39 - 42)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 39-41. The Council went into
Executive Session at 3:36 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 4:33
p.m.
39. 22-1036 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning construction claims and litigation including, but not limited
to, the case of City of Corpus Christi v. JS Haren Company and Merchants
Bonding Company and legal issues related to the McBride Lift Station and
Force Main Improvements Project, including potential consideration of
settlement offers and/or fees for attorneys, engineers, other expert witnesses
assisting in this case, deposition fees, and court costs, and updates on litigation
in other cases.
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The following Motion was considered:
Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of
funds for legal and other professional consulting and expert witness services and
associated court reporter, copy, travel, data, and other costs for the lawsuit of City of
Corpus Christi v. J.S. Haren Company in a total added amount not to exceed $473,200
with the law firm of Anderson, Lehrman, Barre & Maraist, LLP and the
consulting/engineering/expert firm of Spire Consulting Group, LLC, and authorize
carry-over of unexpended funds into the following fiscal years.
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Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2022-094
40. 22-1046 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, specifically Emergency Services District No. 2, in the territorial limits of
Corpus Christi and Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 775.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
41. 22-1061 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 related to the Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System permit process, Texas laws and rules of the
Texas Commission of Environmental Quality, Texas Water Development Board,
State Water Implementation Fund for Texas, and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency related to funding for water treatment plants, desalination
plants, discharge permits, intake permits, desalination, and other permits related
to water treatment, and administrative procedures related thereto, applications
for permits and TWDB funding of water treatment facilities by the City and by the
Port, the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, and appointment of the Port
Commissioners and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters)
to deliberate the appointment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or
employee (City of Corpus Christi Appointee #1, Appointee #2, and Appointee
#3 to Port Commission of Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County,
Texas).
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
42. 22-1086 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 City Auditor and Audit
Committee and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of
a public officer or employee (City Auditor).
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
P. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:42 p.m.
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Subject: FW: Public Input: 05-31-2022 - JERRY HOOPER
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
05-31-2022
JERRY HOOPER
Street Address: 3401 BALI DR
City: CORPUS CHRISTI
State / Province: TEXAS
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic SHORT TERM RENTALS
Agenda Item Number STR
Describe Feedback: I believe there is much more work on Short Term
Rentals that needs to be done before the proposed
ordinance. The City has listened to one community,
but has not listened to another. In the proposed
ordinance for Short Term Rentals (STR's) in single-
family residential, it is allowing Padre/ Mustang
Island to be an exception because of the essential
characterjeopardization. This is the same as within
TROPIC ISLES Subdivision! Our subdivision must be
included as we have all of the same issues and
similarities. The proposed ordinance needs to be
adjusted to include Tropic Isles Subdivision.
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Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
In addition, I believe that if a majority of owners in a
particular area or street oppose STR's there must be
a mechanism for them submit by petition or other
means to have their street, block, etc. excluded
form permitting STR's.
Lastly, behavioral violations of the renters and the
owners of STR properties must be included in the
violations and revocation process of a permit.
jlhooper@stx.rr.com
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