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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of November 1, 2022 which
were approved by the City Council on November 15, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of November
2022.
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Tuesday,November 1,2022 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 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Deacon Armando Botello, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Church.
Deacon Armando Botello, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by John "Pancho" Lawson, Senior at Richard King High School.
Mayor Paulette Guajardo 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
Hemandez,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. 22-1899 Staff Announcement: Michael Rodriguez, Deputy City Manager
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced newly appointed Deputy City Manager Michael
Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez will continue to oversee the Police, Fire, Human Resources
and Parks and Recreation departments. Mr. Rodriguez's accomplishments include: over
ten years of local government experience in an executive position; has helped recruit over
30 executives to the City, and has helped bring in a better health care plan.
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2. 22-1900 2022 United Way Campaign Kickoff, presented by Libby Averyt, President and
CEO of United Way Corpus Christi
City Manager Zanoni reported on the 2022 United Way Campaign Kickoff from
November 7-December 5. There are 64 non-profit agencies that participate in the United
Way. The City's goals this year are to raise$135,000.00 and to increase employee
participation from 32%to 40%.
President and CEO of United Way Corpus Christi Libby Averyt stated that this is a locally
owned and operated non-profit. About .88 cents of every dollar goes back into direct
services and education.
3. 22-1902 Distribution and Overview of the Procurement Policy and Procedures Guide,
presented by Joshua Chronley, Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement
Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley presented an overview of
the Procurement Policy and Procedures Guide: introduction; the book; procurement
cycle; planning;method determination; vendor selection; contract development and
award; and contract management
Council Members and Assistant Director Chronley discussed the following topics: in
response to a Council Member's concern about the Historically Underutilized Businesses
(HUBs) criteria, staff stated they chose to adopt the State's policies and criteria; and a
Council Member's concern the wording in the policy is unclear and wants a fair, unbiased
process.
4. 22-1901 Upcoming Events:
• 59th Greek Festival of Corpus Christi- Friday, November 4 thru Sunday,
November 6
• Voices of South Texas-Saturday, November 5
• Walk to End Alzheimer's-Saturday, November 12
• Keeping Diabetes at Bay 5k Walk/Run-Saturday, November 12
City Manager Zanoni reported on the upcoming events as follows:
-59th Annual Greek Festival of Corpus Christi on Friday, November 4-Sunday,
November 6 at Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday,
12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
-Voices of South Texas Old Bayview Cemetery on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. It is the first U.S. Military Cemetery in Texas.
-Walk to End Alzheimer's at the Waters Edge Park on Saturday, November 12 at 9 a.m.
- Keeping Diabetes at Bay Annual 5k Walk/Run at Cole Park Pier on Saturday,
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November 12 at 7:30 a.m.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period at 12:03 p.m.
Walter Miller, 3606 Marion St., spoke regarding the lack of transparency for"no parking"
signage during the Dia de los Muertos Festival.
Doug Posey, 14446 Northwest Blvd., thanked Council for their time and efforts regarding
Item 8.
Dustin Cronan, 5026 Yorktown Blvd., spoke to promote and educate the community
about Autism Awareness. A walk will be held in Austin, Texas, on December 3rd.
G. BOARD &COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-20)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 7, 17
and 18 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 7, 17 and 18. 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
5. 22-1818 Approval of the October 25, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
6. 22-1733 Case No. 0922-01 Ryan Thurman (District 3): Ordinance rezoning property
at or near 7017 Ayers Street, located along the west side of Ayers Street,
south of Greenwood Drive, and east of the Crosstown Expressway (TX-286
N), from the"FR" Farm Rural District to the "IL" Light Industrial District;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommended approval of the zoning change from
the "FR"Farm Rural District to the "IL"Light Industrial District.)(Requires
2/3 Vote)
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032900
7. 22-1734 Case No. 0922-02 HEP Javelina Company, LLC: (District 1): Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 1230 McBride, located along the east side of
McBride Lane, north of Interstate 37 and south of Up River, from the "IL" Light
Industrial District to the "IH" Heavy Industrial District; Providing for a penalty not to
exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend
approval of the zoning change from the from the"IL" Light Industrial District to the
"IH" Heavy Industrial District.)(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 7.
Council Member Pusley stated that he pulled this item to vote"no", as he did on First
Reading.
Council Member Smith 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:
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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:032901
8. 22-1735 Case No. 0922-03 Douglas N. and Joye Posey (District 1): Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 14446 Northwest Boulevard, located along the northside of
Northwest Boulevard, south of Riverwood Drive, and west of River Hill Drive,
from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6 District and the "CG-2" General Commercial
District to the"CG-2" General Commercial District; Providing for a penalty not to
exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission recommend approval of
the zoning change to the"CG-2" General Commercial District. Staff
recommends denial of the zoning change to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District and in lieu thereof approval of a"ON/SP" Neighborhood Office District
with a Special Permit)(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032902
9. 22-1566 Ordinance adopting the North Beach Drainage Improvement Project Plan
and repealing Ordinance No. 031970 authorizing a previous drainage
solution.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032903
10. 22-1778 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the United States
Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice
Assistance, in an amount of$206,608.00 for the FY 2022 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program for the Corpus Christi Police
Department to partially fund the purchase of 445 tasers as part of a previously
approved five-year supply agreement; and appropriating $206,608.00 in the
Police Grants Fund with $103,304.00 to be distributed to Nueces County based
on an interlocal agreement and the remaining $103,304.00 to be used by the
City.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032904
11. 22-1779 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of$94,500.00 from the State of
Texas Governor's Homeland Security Grants Division for overtime and
retirement for Corpus Christi Police Department sworn officers supporting law
enforcement activities that help to reduce human-trafficking, drug smuggling, and
other organized crime; and appropriating $94,500.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032905
12. 22-1787 Ordinance accepting a grant in the amount of$20,000.00 from the State of
Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Rifle-Resistant Body Armor for the Corpus
Christi Police Department for the purchase of 40 additional pieces of rifle
resistant body armor; and appropriating $20,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032906
13. 22-1737 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract between the Department of State Health
Services (DSHS)and the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District
(CCNCPHD)to add $72,379.00 for calendar year 2022, and $105,208.00 for
calendar year 2023 to provide prevention and control services for Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STDs), including Human Immunodeficiency
Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS); and amending the
operating budget.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032907
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14. 22-1750 Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to accept, amend,
and appropriate a grant contract between the Department of State Health
Services and the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District to add
$48,348 with a City match of$9,670 for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control-
Federal Grant Program to provide tuberculosis prevention and control services
for the period January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024; and amending the
operating budget.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032908
15. 22-1650 Ordinance authorizing a professional services contract with Hanson Professional
Services Inc. in the amount of$143,057.50 for the Northwest Blvd Drainage
Feasibility Study, an FY 2022 budget intitiative; appropriating $143,057.50 from
unreserved fund balance in 1020 General Fund and amending the FY 2023
Public Works Operating Budget; Council District 1.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032909
16. 22-1700 Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 5 to the service agreement with
Sec-Ops, Inc., for citywide security guard services in an amount not to exceed
$410,904.13, with FY 2023 funding from various funds.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032910
Consent-Capital Projects
17. 22-1742 Motion awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for reconstruction of Strasbourg Drive from Grenoble
Drive to Marseille Drive with new asphalt pavement and utility improvements,
located in Council District 5, in an amount of$2,199,873.32 with FY 2023
funding available from the Bond 2020 Proposition A, Storm Water, Wastewater,
and Water Capital Funds.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
A Council Member, Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds, and City Manager Peter
Zanoni discussed the following topics:this is a great news item because the bid was
contracted under budget by$400k; and this is a 2020 Bond program project and
construction is starting soon.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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
Enactment No: M2022-161
18. 22-1687 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Hanson Engineering,
Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide design, bid, and construction phase services
for Cefe F. Valenzuela Landfill Sector 2A cell development in the amount of
$803,479.40, located nine miles west of Corpus Christi on FM 2444 and CR 20,
with FY 2023 funding available from Solid Waste Capital Fund. (Requires 2/3
Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Council Members,Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley,
Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt, and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the
following topics: procurement staff debriefs companies who receive low scores and
reviews criteria; this project will be financed through certificates of obligation; this
agreement provides for design of Sector 2A Cell before exhausting capacity of Cell 3C;
and composting will help keep brush out of the landfill which will further extend the life of
the landfill.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina,Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2022-162
General Consent Items
19. 22-1808 Resolution directing the City's Planning Department to prepare a service plan for
the annexation of County Right of Way for sections of County Roads 18 and 43,
allowing for the annexation of the Caroline Heights subdivision, by Cypress Point
Capital, LLC.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032911
20. 22-1890 Resolution appointing a replacement at-large member to the ad hoc nominating
committee to review and recommend candidates for the position of City Auditor.
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This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032912
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH: (NONE)
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 21)
21. 22-1773 Case No. 0822-03 Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC (District 1):
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 2045 Tuloso Road from the"RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District and the"ON" Neighborhood Office District to the"CG-2"
General Commercial District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend denial of the zoning
change to the "CG-2"General Commercial District and in lieu thereof approval of
a "ON/SP" Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit.) (The Texan)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: aerial image; zoning and land use; traffic impact study; public notification; staff
analysis; and planning commission and staffs recommendation.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: Council
Members were told the access to the property would be from the frontage road, not
Tuloso Road to change the traffic alignment; the developer would have to meet with Flint
Hills since they own all of the property; a Council Member's concern that more residents
in the Douglas Estates subdivision were not notified about the zoning change; and a
Council Members request to encourage more left hand turns to exit property.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance as recommended by
Planning Commission and Staff, seconded by Council Member Hunter. 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 Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Lerma
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 22-23)
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22. 22-1809 Resolution adopting the specific park Master Plans for Labonte Park and Cole
Park.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd presented information on the following
topics: overview; Labonte Park amenities; campground; south portion of park; Cole
Park-north; Cole Park amphitheater; north promenade; and Labonte Park-cost estimate.
Council Members, Director Dodd, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director of
Parks and Recreation Kevin Johnson discussed the following topics: a Council Member
thanked his colleagues for supporting the addition of the splash pad at Cole Park;
Council is not approving the$84M for the two parks today; a Council Member suggested
that Director Dodd obtain input from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
(PRAC); a Council Member recommended RV Parks be implemented; a Council
Member suggested that the palm trees on Ocean Drive and the Bayfront be replaced with
trees that provide shade and are less expensive to maintain; public outreach effort
included PRAC and council members; a Council Member's concern that PRAC was
excluded from the decision making process; a recommendation that the City send
surveys by text message to obtain input on city parks; no surveys were sent out for these
Master Plans; a Council Member's request for more pools to be included in the Master
Plan;the importance of investing money in parks as citizens have requested; a Council
Member's request for more input from the council and the public; staff will spend more
time reaching out to the community and Council before requesting approval of these
Master Plans; and a request for staff to reach out to Visit Corpus Christi for their input.
There was no action taken.
23. 22-1820 Motion authorizing the purchase of an Airspace Easement and Restrictive
Covenant from 8321 Weber, LLC and Weber-Oso Investments, LLC for
$1,482,855, Located in the Clear Zone of NOLF Cabaniss Field, with funding
available from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission Certificates of
Obligation and the Community Development Grant Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey stated that this is a good news
item.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Naval Air Station Community Planning Laision Officer Ben Pollack thanked the City for
their support.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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Council Member Hunter 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: M2022-163
M. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 24)
24. 22-1790 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 potential purchase of Airspace
Easement and Restrictive Covenant covering approximately 50 acres of
property located in the south-most clear zone (approximately 3000'x1000') of
Cabaniss Field between Weber Road and Oso Creek and Texas Government
Code§551.072 to discuss and deliberate the potential purchase, exchange,
and/or value of the aforementioned areas of real property because deliberation
in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the
governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 1:59 p.m.
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