HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/20/2022I 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 September 20, 2022
which were approved by the City Council on October 11, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 11th day of October 2022.
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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:41 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace
Community Church.
Associate Pastor Brandon Cunningham, Grace Community Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Emily Alba, Junior at Veteran's Memorial High School.
Emily Alba, Junior at Veteran's 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
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.
1. 22-1641 Staff Announcements:
Drew Molly, Director of Water Systems and Support Services
Wes Nebgen, Director of Water System Infrastructure
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced two new appointments: Director of Water
Systems and Support Services Drew Molly and Director of Water System Infrastructure
Wes Nebgen.
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City Manager Zanoni reported he had reorganized the Corpus Christi Water Department
into three areas: Water Systems and Support; Water Production; and Water System
Infrastructure.
2. 22-1642 Bond 2020 Update and Bond 2022 Overview
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the Bond 2020 program status.
Nineteen projects are under construction, six will begin construction by the end of 2022,
14 will begin construction in March 2023, and three projects are pending coordination
with TxDOT, for a total of 42 projects.
City Manager Zanoni presented information on the Bond 2022 project summary; special
election; and Bond 2022 brochure.
3. 22-1643 Air Service to Denver Flight Activity Update
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith presented information on the following topics: executive
summary; Southwest night; social media marketing; and next steps.
Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the direct flights, which would be offered
on a trial basis from September 6 to November 4, 2022.
Council Members, Director Smith, and Deputy Director of Aviation Tyler Miller discussed
the following topics: Visit Corpus Christi has committed $100,000 to the Denver market;
and there are currently no direct return flights from Denver, only to Denver.
4. 22-1644 Stage 1 Drought Restriction Update
City Manager Zanoni reported that the water levels are currently at 49.6% capacity.
Chief Operations Officer for Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy provided an update on
the stage 1 water restrictions.
Council Members, Mr. Murphy and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topic:
Council Members' request that staff be cautious about how they communicate to the
public regarding conservation and drought conditions.
5. 22-1645 Recognition and Farewell to Melissa Huffman, Warning Coordination
Meteorologist for National Weather Service -Corpus Christi
City Manager Zanoni recognized Melissa Huffman, Warning Coordination Meteorologist
for National Weather Service -Corpus Christi for her service. Her last day in Corpus
Christi is September 30, 2022.
Emergency Management Coordinator Billy Delgado, Deputy Fire Chief Richie Quintero,
Meteorologist In Charge for National Weather Service John Metz, and District
Coordinator of the Texas Division of Emergency Management Gary Barney thanked
Melissa for her hard work and dedication to the City.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Jay Gardner, 3922 Sweet Bay Dr. and Alissa Mejia, 41 Camden Place, spoke in support
of a mobility plan for the island, and a shoreline protection and erosion response plan for
Bayshores.
Barbara Welder, 202 Reef Ave., thanked Council for the new North Beach drainage
proposal.
Tom Tagliabue, 6025 Ocean Dr., commended the management staff at the American
Bank Center for their efforts to expand entertainment.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry Dr., spoke regarding the need for protected bike paths.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
6. 22-1589 Corpus Christi B Corporation (4 vacancies)
Corpus Christi Business and Job Development Corporation (4 vacancies)
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (9 vacancies)
Library Board (4 vacancies)
Reinvestment Zone No. 5 (BOCO) Board (5 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
Corpus Christi B Corporation and Corpus Christi Business and Job Development
Corporation:
Reappointments: Leah Pagan Olivarri, Diana Summers, and Robert Tamez
Appointment: Jesus J. Jimenez
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District:
Reappointments: Jaime N. Barrera, Robert Charles, Eric R. Gutschow, Casey Lain, Dee
Dee Perez, Glenn R. Peterson, Joshua Richline, and Caitlin Shook
Library Board:
Reappointments: Sharron K. Hines and Dora A. Wilburn
Appointments: Carroll P. Matthews (La Retama Club) and Alice U. Hawkins (Friends of
Corpus Christi Libraries)
Reinvestment Zone No. 5 Board:
Reappointments: Roland Barrera, Joe A. Gonzalez, Heather Hurlbert, Dan McGinn, and
Roberto Santos Williams
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I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 7 - 28)
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. Items 14, 20 and 28 were pulled for
individual consideration. A citizen pulled Item 9 for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lerma, seconded by Council Member Hunter to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 9, 14, 20 and 28. 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
7. 22-1591 Approval of the September 6, 2022 and September 13, 2022 Regular Meeting
Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
8. 22-1499 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $184,929.55
from the Texas Department of Transportation for the 2023 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project for overtime for police officers to increase
traffic enforcement in the City, with a City match of $46,247.50 in fringe benefits
and fuel expenses, with funds available from the FY 2023 General Fund; and
appropriating $184,929.55 in the Police Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032866
9. 22-1236 Ordinance amending sections 57-231, "Denial, suspension and revocation of
permit -procedure, appeal"; 57-233, "Promulgation of wrecker regulations";
57-243, "Responding to calls"; and 57-249, "Maximum auto wrecker service and
storage fees" of the City Code and providing for severance, publication, and an
effective date of October 1, 2022.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9. She asked for public comment.
Norma Rivera, 5033 Ambassador Rd., spoke about a wrecker service dispatching
system.
Upendra Sahu, stated that he represented the current software provider and would like to
see the application fully launched and used.
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Assistant Police Chief David Blackmon stated that the software is an active management
software.
A Council Member and Assistant Police Chief Blackmon discussed the following topic:
the purpose of this item is to explore other options for the wrecker company.
Council Member Pusley 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
Enactment No: 032867
10. 22-1559 Ordinance ratifying a grant contract with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) in
the amount of $127,000 to collect and analyze recreational beach water samples
for the period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, appropriating
$127,000, amending the operating budget, and funding one grant position.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032868
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
11. 22-1505 Resolution authorizing the purchase of 15 chest compression units and 25
defibrillator units for the Fire Department in the amount of $272,536.25 and
execution of a five-year maintenance agreement for $130,067.00 with Stryker
Sales, LLC, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, with FY 2022 funding of $272,536.25 for
the equipment purchase and $26,013.40 for the initial year of the maintenance
agreement from the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032869
12. 22-1565 Resolution authorizing a five-year agreement for the purchase of 15 replacement
Lifepak cardiac monitors and two new Lifepak cardiac monitors, software
licenses, and preventative maintenance services with Stryker Sales, LLC., of
Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in an amount not
to exceed $1,344,900.00, with FY 2022 funding from the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032870
13. 22-1485 Resolution authorizing the purchase of technology upgrades for audio and video
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distribution, web conferencing, and a multi -monitor video wall for emergency
operations for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Emergency Operations
Center and a three-year service agreement with The Personal Computer Store,
Inc., dba Avinext, of College Station, Texas, through the Interlocal Purchasing
System Cooperative in amount of $349,411.68, with FY 2022 funding in the
General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032871
14. 22-1500 Motion authorizing the purchase of a replacement playground unit with attached
shade structure for Bill Witt Park from Game Time do Cunningham Recreation,
of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a total amount of $100,283.49, with FY 2022
funding from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Council Members, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley, and
City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council Member requested
that all park projects adhere to the Master Plan; and in response to Council Members'
concerns about paying for this project out of the community enrichment fund, staff stated
that additional projects have been defined for Bill Witt as part of the budget process, but
Council can cancel a project using community enrichment funds if desired.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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: M2022-143
15. 22-0549 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year options,
with Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., of Carrollton, in the amount of
$629,700.00, with a potential amount not to exceed $1,889,100.00 if options are
exercised, for the purchase of Flygt pumps, motors, and services for Corpus
Christi Water, with FY 2022 funding of $104,950.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032872
16. 22-0550 Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year option
periods, with Xylem Dewatering Solutions, Inc., of Bridgeport, New Jersey, for an
amount not to exceed $269,950.00, and a potential amount not to exceed
$809,850.00 if options are exercised, for the purchase of Godwin pumps,
motors, rentals, and services utilized by Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2022
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funding of $45,000.00 from Water and Wastewater Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032873
17. 22-1280 Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement, with two one-year option
periods, with CSI Consolidated, LLC, dba AIMS Companies of Houston, for
closed circuit televised inspection of large diameter wastewater lines in an
amount not to exceed $526,028.75, with a potential amount not to exceed
$1,578,086.25 if options are exercised, with FY 2022 funding of $87,671.46
---from the .
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-144
18. 22-1356 Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement, with three one-year options,
with Scott Electric Company, of Corpus Christi, for on-call electrical services as
needed at Sunrise Beach, Wesley Seale Dam, and Rincon Pump Station, in an
amount not to exceed $97,625.00, with a potential amount not to exceed
$244,062.50 if options are exercised, with FY 2022 funding of $8,135.42 from
the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-145
19. 22-1416 Motion authorizing a four-year service agreement with Juan C. Valdez, an
individual doing business as Kingdom Sower's, of Corpus Christi, in an amount
not to exceed $163,440.00 for pressure washing heavy equipment at the J.C.
Elliott Transfer Station, with FY 2022 funding of $3,405.00 from the General
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-146
Consent - Capital Projects
20. 22-1039 Motion awarding a construction contract to JE Construction Services, LLC,
Corpus Christi, TX, for the rehabilitation of Waldron Road from South Padre
Island Drive to Purdue Road, with the replacement of select concrete panels and
a complete concrete panel joint repair, in the amount of $2,290,539.00, located
in Council District 4, with funding available from the Street Bond 2020, and FY
2022 Storm Water, Wastewater, Water, and Gas Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
A Council Member and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: Waldron Road was built in 1947 and reconstructed with concrete in
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1995; a significant amount of bond money is being allocated for the maintenance of a
concrete street; and high maintenance costs of concrete roads should be considered
before recommending concrete over asphalt.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. 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: M2022-147
21. 22-1040 Motion awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi,
Texas for the reconstruction of Wildcat Drive, from FM 624 to Teague Lane, with
new asphalt pavement and utility improvements in an amount of $3,269,820.07,
located in Council District 1, with funding available from the Street Bond 2020
and FY 2022 Storm Water, Wastewater, Water and Gas.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-148
22. 21-0213 Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to a professional services contract with
Plummer Associates, Inc. Corpus Christi, TX, to provide design, bid, and
construction phase services for the ONSWTP Filtration System Hydraulic
Improvements in an amount of $1,168,886 for a total contract value not to
exceed $1,218,859, located in Council District 1, with FY 2022 funding available
from Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-149
General Consent Items
23. 22-1618 Resolution supporting the candidacy of Mayor Paulette Guajardo for the position
of President -Elect of the Texas Municipal League.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032874
24. 22-1630 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement for
governmental relations services with Hance Scarborough for federal
governmental relations services by Larry Meyers for $78,000 per year plus
reasonable expenses.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-150
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25. 22-1631 Motion authorizing the City Manager to execute a two-year renewal agreement
for governmental relations services with Focused Advocacy for state
governmental relations services for $108,000 per year plus $4,200 in monthly
expenses.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-151
26. 22-1577 Resolution ratifying the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department
of Transportation Federal Highway Administration under the Bridge Investment
Program grant, for a total project cost of approximately $3,700,000 with a 10%
city cash match in the amount of $370,000 and a 90% federal share in the
amount of $3,330,000.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
A Council Member stated that this is a good news item because it would increase the
water quality and boat's mobility on the island.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032875
27. 22-1578 Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with the participating Local
Governments for Mutual Access to Cloud Library Digital Resources, provided by
Bibliotheca LLC, to expand the Corpus Christi Public Libraries' (CCPL) digital
media by sharing content with participating more than 50 Local Governments.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032876
28. 22-0947 Resolution authorizing two management agreements for the American Bank
Center, one with Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a OVG 360, for management of the
facility, with an estimated annual base management fee of $144,000 adjustment
annually and the possibility to earn additional incentive fees, and one with
Ovation Food Services of Texas, LLC for the management of the food and
beverage services at the facility with an estimated annual management fee of
$240,000 each for an initial term of five years, beginning October 1, 2022, with
an option to renew for an additional five years.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Assistant Director of Aviation Elsy Borgstedte and Senior Vice -President of OVG 360
Peter Zingoni presented information on the following topics: financial terms; we are a
leading provider; unmatched regional resources; success examples; and the largest
developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world.
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Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, OVG Senior Vice -President Zingoni, Assistant
Director Borgstedte, and General Manager of American Bank Center Brian Martin
discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern about how the food and
beverage will be handled for the Saltwater -Fisheries Enhancement Association (SEA)
and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) banquets; the new business model
guarantees revenue percentages and is performance based; alcohol brings in the
highest revenue; what can be done to ensure local support; OVG 360 will not earn
incentive money until they hit $4M in revenue; in response to a Council Member's concern
about the events excluded in Exhibit B, staff stated that the clients listed in the exhibit
have an agreement and commitment with the venue; OVG 360 is committed to the
non-profit events; a Council Member's request for quarterly reports from OVG 360; and a
Council Member's request for a comprehensive financial report on the American Bank
Center and a status on the Hunden report.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following
vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032877
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:36 p.m. Executive Session
Item 39 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
2:23 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 29 - 31)
29. 22-1490 Case No. 0822-02 Corpus Christi Capital Group, LLC (District 1): Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 6255 Interstate Highway 37, located along the east
side of Corn Products Road, south of Interstate Highway 37, and north of Leopard
Street from the "CG -2" General Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General
Commercial District with a Special Permit. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommended approval of the zoning change from the "CG -2" General
Commercial District to the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a
Special Permit)(Requires 2/3 Vote)
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: aerial image; zoning and land use; public notification; special
permit conditions; and staff analysis and recommendation.
Council Members and Assistant Director Nixon -Mendez discussed the following topics:
these will be studio sized one -bedroom apartment units with a six to 12 month rental; and
a Council Member's concern about the condition of Corn Products Road and a request
for public works to address it.
Developer Al Rajabi stated that he is working on acquiring the building next door as well.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
John Bell, 555 N. Carancahua St., representing the applicant, stated that his client had
addressed the concern of the opponents of the project who appeared at the August
Planning Commission meeting.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Lerma made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. 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
30. 22-1436 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Line License Agreement with NVA
Doddridge Veterinary Management, Inc, ("Licensee") to install a private
wastewater force main system through City property and easements for
development of proposed Veterinary Clinic (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: aerial overview; proposed force main layout; proposed force
main profile; and staffs recommendation.
A Council Member and Assistant Director Nixon -Mendez discussed the following topics:
the developer is responsible for the repair maintenance of the lift station; and the odor
control of the lift station does meet City standards.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Molina made a motion to amend the ordinance to replace Exhibit B of
the agreement, seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended,
seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on first reading
as amended 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
31. 22-1387 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Line License Agreement with VLM
Greenwood, LLC, ("Permittee") to install a private wastewater collection system
through a public drainage easement for development of proposed
office/warehouse project.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Assistant Director of Development Services Nina Nixon -Mendez presented information
on the following topics: aerial overview; proposed force main layout; and staffs
recommendation.
There were no comments from the Council.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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:
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: (NONE)
M. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 32 - 36)
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32. 22-1477 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Coastal Bend Regional
Advisory Council in the amount of $6,011.00 to purchase Emergency Medical
Services supplies and equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Departments'
Emergency Medical Services operations; and appropriating $6,011.00 into the
Ambulance Grant Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 32-36.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve Items 32-36, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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
33. 22-1519 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the State Farm Good
Neighbor Program in the amount of $5,000.00 for the purchase of educational
and preventative safety supplies for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Fire
Prevention Education Program; and appropriating $5,000.00 in the Fire Grants
Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
See Item 32.
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. 22-1572 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate an Emergency Connectivity Fund Grant from the Federal
Communications Commission for FY2022-FY2023; appropriating $2,450,000
into the Library Grant Fund to provide hot spot devices for qualifying persons in
the City of Corpus Christi; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
execute a contract with T -Mobile USA, Inc. to provide the wireless service plans
and hot spot devices.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
See Item 32.
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. 22-1582 Ordinance appropriating $125,000 from an increase in the Infectious Disease
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Prevention and Control Unit-COVID (IDCU-COVID) Grant Program administered
by the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the period September 1,
2022, through August 31, 2024 for activities to provide COVID-19 epidemiologic
and surveillance response activities and laboratory response network activities;
and amending the operating budget.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
See Item 32.
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
36. 22-1596 Ordinance appropriating $24,100 from an increase in the Women, Infant and
Children's Nutrition Program (WIC) grant for the period of October 1, 2021,
through September 30, 2022; and amending the operating budget.(Requires 2/3
Vote)
See Item 32.
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: (ITEMS 37 - 38)
37. 22-1516 Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC)
Quarterly Update to City Council (The second quarter of 2022)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
Interim CEO Mike Culbertson with the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development
Corporation (CCREDC) presented information on the following topics: mission
statement; Corpus Christi local market housing data; MSA unemployment rates; June
2022 employment by sector for Corpus Christi MSA; CCREDC project pipeline; recent
announcements; CCREDC 2021-2022 projects; and CCREDC upcoming events.
Council Members and Mr. Culbertson discussed the following topics: in the project
pipeline, ammonia is being classified as petrochemical because it's a way of
transporting hydrogen; and the manufacturing date is October 7th.
38. 22-1562 Update and Overview of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented information on the
following topics: Regional Councils of Governments; Coastal Bend Council of
Governments; CBCOG Board meeting schedule; Corpus Christi Board Members;
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CBCOG associate members; CBCOG executive staff; and CBCOG standing
committees.
Council Members, Director Embrey and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the
following topics: after each Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
and CBCOG board meeting, Tammy will brief Council of the outcome; the importance of
having relationships with surrounding communities; and there have not been any
significant changes to the bylaws since late 1980 or early 1990.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 39)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 39. The Council went into Executive
Session at 1:36 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:23 p.m.
39. 22-1608 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 potential economic development
agreements, including 380 agreements and/or development agreement(s) with
entities that are considering the construction, expansion, and/or ownership of
potential industrial facilities (including, but not limited to, HEP Javelina Company
LLC, Howard Energy Partners, Net Zero Carbon One LLC, any entities at or
adjacent to 5438 Union Street, and/or entities developing refining facilities for
petrochemicals), agreements pursuant to Chapters 42, 212, or 380 of the Texas
Local Government Code, and pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.087
to discuss confidential commercial or financial information pertaining to the
aforesaid business prospect(s) that the City seeks to have locate, stay or
expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City may conduct
economic development negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic
development issues concerning said business prospect(s).
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 3:47 p.m.
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