HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/23/2022I 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 August 23, 2022 which
were approved by the City Council on August 30, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 30th day of August 2022.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette 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 Pastor Richard Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project.
Pastor Richard Milby, Corpus Christi Cross Project, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Timothy Davila, Freshman at Roy Miller High School.
Timothy Davila, Freshman at Roy Miller 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.
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
Note: Council Member Smith arrived at 11:40 a.m. and Council Member Hunter arrived
at 11:47 a.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. Short Term Rental Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented an update on Short Term Rental (STR). 1,172
residents have registered for short term rentals. Enforcement for permitting will begin on
September 1. Director of Planning Department Daniel McGinn will be providing two,
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six-month updates.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern that an STR is operating without a permit,
code enforcement has issued citations, but no court date set; Director of Planning
McGinn manages the STR process and works with development services, finance, code
compliance and police; and revenues go into the general fund.
b. FY 2023 Budget Development Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented an update on the FY 2023 Budget Development.
Five community input sessions were held from August 8-17. 400 residents attended
these five work sessions. The community requests included more money for
homelessness, public art, and protected bike paths. The final budget will be adopted on
September 6.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Alec Jackson, 3717 Woodstone Dr.; Gregory Galvan, 5770 Hall Ave., Abel Rivera, 2402
Rainy River; Martin Sandejo, 301 S. Perez; and Denny Gold, Slippery Rock, PA, spoke
regarding job preservation.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 1 - 7)
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. Staff requested that Item 7 be postponed.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Molina to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 7. 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
1. 22-1447 Approval of the August 16, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
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2. 22-1298 Case No. 0522-02, City of Corpus Christi (District 1): Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 1525 Morgan Avenue, located along the south side of
Morgan Avenue, east of South Brownlee Boulevard, and west of 12th Street from
the "CG -2" General Commercial District and the "RS -TF" Two -Family District to
the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial District. (Planning Commission and
Staff recommended approval of the change of zoning from the" "CG -2" General
Commercial District and the "RS -TF" Two -Family District to the "CN -1"
Neighborhood Commercial District.)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032833
3. 22-0375 Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances to
add Article IX, Sidewalk Cafes, Parklets and Pedlets in City right of way in the
Downtown Area to authorize the closure and use of portions of public
right-of-way to facilitate the use of public sidewalks and parking areas for the
sale or provision of food and beverages outdoors; and providing for a penalty.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032834
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
4. 22-1449 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Summit Risk Advisors,
LLC, dba SA Benefit Services, for stop loss coverage for the City's self-funded
employee health benefits from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023,
with funding from the proposed FY 2023 Operating Budget for an estimated
amount of $2,496,000.00 payable from various City employee health funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-133
Consent - Capital Projects
5. 21-0914 Motion awarding a professional services contract to Jacobs Engineering,
Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services
for the new Peoples Street Boardwalk, located in Council District 1, in an
amount not to exceed $439,065.00, with FY 2022 funding available from the
Seawall Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-134
6. 22-1216 Motion authorizing a four-month service agreement with Synergy Construction of
South Texas, LLC., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the installation of 14
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replacement and 13 new shade structure units in an amount not to exceed
$111,375.00, with FY 2022 funding in the amount of $18,562.50 from the
General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-135
General Consent Items
7. 22-0200 Resolution amending the City's Infill Housing Incentive Program (IHIP) Guidelines
for Type B Subsidies to Developers selling property to Qualifying Low -Income
Homebuyers and amending the City's Program Guidelines for Housing
Development Fee Waivers for Property sold to Non -Qualifying Homebuyers to
expand eligibility of the types of zoning in which lots may qualify for said
Programs to lots not designated as "RS" with the approval of the Director of
Development Services and further authorizing an amendment to the City's
agreement with the Corpus Christi Type B Corporation funding the IHIP to
effectuate said amendment.
This Resolution was postponed.
J. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 8 - 9)
8. 22-1457 Council Update from Port Commissioner Appointees at approximately 1:00 PM.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 8.
Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners David Engel, Rajan Ahuja, and Gabe Guerra
presented information on the following topics: our accomplishments; crude oil export
numbers; executive summary; key historical trends; Harbor Island Desalination -permit
status; La Quinta Desalination -permit status; Port -Able learning lab to further stem
education; Port of Corpus Christi Hosts U.S. Senator Ted Cruz; and U.S. Senator John
Cornyn visits Port of Corpus Christi.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Port Commissioners Engel, Ahuja
and Guerra discussed the following topics: the Port Commissioners are 100% in support
of the City being in charge of the desalination plant; a Council Member's request for the
Port to ask Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to put the City's permit
ahead of the Port's permit; a Council Member's desire for the Port to work with the sailing
community about the dredge placement; a request for the Port to work with the City
financially in order to build a desalination plant; with regard to Harbor Island, if the Port
would be open to joint efforts with the City to help pay for the cost of a desalination plant;
the Port supports the efforts of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC); a Council
Member's request for communication to be open between the Port and the City; the
needs for water in our area will continue to grow; and a Council Member's request for the
total number of investments from the Port to the overall bridge project.
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9. 22-1471 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 2001 Agreed Order Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos presented information on the following topics:
what is the agreed order; goals and objective of the agreed order; sources of water;
Nueces River and Delta; definitions; history of agreed order; pass-thru requirements;
target amounts; monthly targets for pass-thrus; 2022 pass-thrus; pass-thru report; how
are the inflows into the reservoir system monitored and measured; pass-thru report;
takeaway; and frequently asked questions.
Council Members, Water Resource Manager Ramos, and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: water is released from the dam to the O.N. Stevens
Treatment Plant; the City does not get credit for releasing 138,000 acre feet of water; a
Council Member's concern that the City is required to release water based on an order
signed in 2001, but the lakes are not as deep as they used to be; the City is looking into
dredging the lakes because the price is coming down; and the importance of educating
the public about releasing water.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH: (NONE)
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (NONE)
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (NONE)
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 10 - 13)
10. 22-1401 Ordinance approving an amendment to the Downtown Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #3 Project & Financing Plans approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas on
June 28, 2022 to broaden the New Commercial Tenant Finish Out Program and
to change the program name to Commercial Finish -Out Program.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 10.
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert stated that this is an amendment to the project and
financing plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 to broaden the New Commercial
Tenant Finish Out Program and change the name to Commercial Finish -Out Program.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Lerma 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:
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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
11. 22-1406 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract for the Infectious Disease Prevention and
Control Unit-COVID (IDCU-COVID) Grant from the Texas Department of State
Health Services appropriating $951,649.00 into the Health Grants Fund for
COVID-19 response activities for the period September 1, 2022, through August
31, 2024; amending the operating budget; and authorizing 19 grant positions.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 11 and 12.
Assistant Director of Public Health Department Dante Gonzalez stated that this grant is
specifically for infectious disease control and allows 19 different grant funded positions
associated with this grant to fight against COVID.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Molina 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:
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
12. 22-1358 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract for the Health Disparities Grant from the Texas
Department of State Health Services appropriating $281,785.00 into the Health
Grants Fund to provide community engagement in communities
disproportionately impacted by COVID-19; and amending the operating budget.
See Item 11.
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
13. 22-1403 Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 9, Aviation, Section 9-54, pertaining to
landing fees at the Corpus Christi International Airport by revising the landing
weight for aircraft subject to a landing fee from 12,500 to 6,000 pounds; and
authorizing execution of a five-year contract with Vector Airport Systems, LLC,
for the billing and collection of landing fees. Effective upon City Council
approval.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith stated that this Ordinance will help the City capture the
landing fees that are currently not being caught.
Council Members and Director Smith discussed the following topics: the Federal
Aviation Administration has started requiring all aircrafts over 6,000 pounds to have this
antenna that captures the landing fees.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Molina 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
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 2:11 p.m.
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