HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/06/2022I 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 December 6, 2022 which
were approved as amended by the City Council on December 20, 2022.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of December 2022.
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Rebecca Huerta
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, December 6, 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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Father Joseph Lopez, Most Precious Blood Catholic
Church.
Father Joseph Lopez, Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Amaya Burks, Moody High School Student.
Amaya Burks, Moody High School Student, 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 Attomey Miles 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. 22-2100 Staff Announcements
Rebecca Castillo, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Amy Cowley, Assistant Director of Management & Budget
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced Assistant Director of Human Resources Rebecca
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Castillo and Assistant Director of Management and Budget Amy Cowley.
2. 22-2101 Introduction of Interactive Water Data Dashboard, presented by Michael Murphy,
COO of Corpus Christi Water.
COO of Corpus Christi Water Michael Murphy presented information on the following
topics: drought contingency plan; and lake levels water restrictions dashboard.
A Council Member and Mr. Murphy discussed the following topics: a Council Member's
request that staff educate the public about releasing water; and about industry water use
versus residential water use.
3. 22-2102 Corpus Christi-Nueces County Mobile Health Unit Partnership Overview and Flu
Update presented by Dr. Fauzia Khan, Public Health Director
City Manager Zanoni recognized Dr. Khan for becoming a Certified Public Manager.
Public Health Director Dr. Fauzia Khan presented information on the following topics:
mobile clinic update and ribbon cutting; flu vaccines; and frequently asked questions.
4. 22-2103 "Holiday by the Bay" event at the American Bank Center on Saturday, December
17
City Manager Zanoni announced the "Holiday by the Bay" event at the American Bank
Center on Saturday, December 17 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event will include ice
skating, food trucks and vendors, as well as a live performance by Robert Ray from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Susan Lamb, 38 Virginia Hills Dr., stated that certain events held at the American Bank
Center should be limited to adults only.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, advocated for a BMX park at Salinas Park.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 26)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 7, 9, 13
and 14 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 7, 9, 13 and 14. The motion
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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
5. 22-2028 Approval of the November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes and November
22, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 22-1792 Ordinance appropriating $322,438.40 from the unreserved fund balance in
the General Fund for the purchase of OpenGov budget software and support
from Vertosoft, LLC, through the Texas DIR Cooperative, in order to complete
an FY 2022 budget initiative; ratifying implementation and authorizing
execution of a five-year cooperative purchase agreement in the amount of
$1,282,038.40, with FY 2023 funding of $322,438.40 from the General Fund;
and amending the FY 2023 Operating Budget to increase expenditures by
$322,438.40. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032923
7. 22-1250 Ordinance authorizing a construction contract to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, for CCIA Terminal Rehabilitation in an amount not to
exceed $17,941,349.64; appropriating Airport Grant No. 68 for $10,708,995 in
Fund 3020; appropriating Airport Grant No. 69 for $1,800,000 in fund 3020;
appropriating $1,284,625.33 from unreserved fund balance and transferring
to Fund 3018; amending the FY 2023 Operating and Capital Budgets.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 7.
Council Members, Director of Aviation Kevin Smith, Deputy Director of Aviation Tyler
Miller, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, Assistant Director of Finance
and Procurement Josh Chronley, and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the
following topics: in response to a Council Member's concern about only having one
bidder, staff stated that there are staffing and supply chain issues among firms; this
project bid was within budget; staff is not going out for a re -bid on this project because
of the time constraint for the grant; this project is being funded out of the Airport fund
balance; and enterprise funds are comprised of taxpayer dollars.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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Council Member Hunter 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: 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 Barrera
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Enactment No: 032924
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
8. 22-1886 Motion authorizing the purchase of two replacement Velocity aerial ladder fire
trucks from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC., of Denton, Texas,
through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an amount of $3,021,590.00, to be
utilized by the Corpus Christi Fire Department, with FY 2023 funding from the
General Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-168
9. 22-1794 Motion authorizing the purchase of 50 All -in -One Desktop computers from
Dell Technologies, of Round Rock, Texas for $61,750.00, through the DIR
Cooperatives, to be used by patrons at City libraries, with FY 2023 funding
from the General Fund. Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
A Council Member and Director of Information Technology Peter Collins discussed
the following topic: a Council Member stated his concern about negative past
experiences with All -in -One computers.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council
Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2022-169
10. 22-1944 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 16 vehicles and equipment by
various departments, for outright purchases for a total of $1,456,104.55, with
such items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the
sources stated with FY 2023 funding in the amount of $1,456,104.55.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032925
Consent - Capital Projects
11. 22-1803 Motion awarding a construction contract to Jhabores Construction Company,
Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for reconstruction of Frontier Drive from McKinzie
Road to Rockwood Street with new asphalt pavement and utility
improvements, located in Council District 1, in an amount of $3,920,406.00
with FY 2023 funding available from the Bond 2020 Proposition A, Storm
Water, Wastewater, Water Capital Funds and Gas.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-170
12. 22-2049 Motion authorizing Amendment No. 1 to an existing professional services
contract awarded to Risa Weinberger & Associates, Inc., of Dallas, TX at the
March 30, 2021, City Council meeting, to provide conceptual design and
permitting for a new Solid Waste Compost Facility at the Cefe Valenzuela
Landfill, located outside City limits, in an amount of $61,561, for a total
restated fee not to exceed $188,069 with FY 2023 funding available from the
Solid Waste Capital Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-171
General Consent Items
13. 22-1947 Motion approving the Council meeting calendar for calendar year 2023
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
A Council Member and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: a
Council Member's request for budget workshops to begin in July versus August; TIRZ
#2 and #4 calendars will be reevaluated; and pre -budget work sessions will be held,
but the budget will not be presented until late July.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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
Enactment No: M2022-172
14. 22-1989 Resolution authorizing a 10 -year interlocal agreement, with automatic renewal
every year thereafter for a term of one year each renewal, with Del Mar
College to provide Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and other Public Safety
related training, and joint use of Del Mar College facilities and equipment
related the Corpus Christi Fire Department training. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Fire Chief Robert Rocha presented information on the following topics: proposal;
summary; highlights; background; and future costs.
Del Mar College President and CEO Dr. Mark Escamilla stated that Del Mar has a
great partnership with the fire and police departments.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Fire Chief Rocha, Deputy Chief Richie
Quintero, and Del Mar Paramedic Program Director Melissa Stuive discussed the
following topics: this is a good news item; a Council Member's request to table the 10
year agreement until the new Fire Chief takes office; the fire department and Del Mar
have been working on this project for two years; a 10 year agreement was
recommended because it establishes a long term relationship with Del Mar; the
contract has a termination clause with a 30 day notice; potable water is used to put
out fires; Del Mar has the highest pass rates for the certifications tests in the state of
Texas; and the fire department has a collective bargaining agreement in place to
protect the City's investment.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Bryan Gulley, 14202 Playa Del Rey, requested that the fire department consider using
his facility to provide Fire, Emergency Medical Services, and other related training.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following
vote:
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
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032926
15. 22-1833 Motion authorizing a three-year extension agreement, with two one-year
option periods at the City's discretion, with Friends of the Museum of Science
and History, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the management of the Museum of
Science and History, for an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 per year, with
a potential total amount not to exceed $2,750,000.00 if both one-year options
are exercised, with funding from future Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-173
16. 22-1875 Motion authorizing the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement with
Bayview Tower, LLC, for two additional years of office space used by the
City's Customer Call Center, totaling $111,081.00, with FY 2023 funding of
$36,662.80 from the General Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-174
17. 22-2029 Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the City of Corpus
Christi's FY 2021/PY 2020 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development funds reallocating
$1,803,155 of Community Development Block Grant - COVID funds from
Housing Opportunities Construction to Salinas Park improvements for
$1,433,700 and $369,455 to Corpus Christi Hope House for mortgage, rent
and utility assistance; authorizing the execution of all necessary documents to
submit the Substantial Amendment; and further authorizing the execution of
all documents necessary to implement the Substantial Amendment.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032927
Consent - One -Reading Ordinances
18. 22-1249 One -reading ordinance awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting,
Corpus Christi, Texas in the amount of $1,391,941.66 for Salinas Park
improvements located in Council District 3; amending the FY 2023 Capital
Budget; with funding available from the Community Development Block Grant
COVID (CDBG-CV). (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032928
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Consent - First Reading Ordinances
19. 22-1955 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant in an amount of $281,193.79
from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for the Victims of Crime Act
Grant with an in-kind match of $18,080.00 for the Corpus Christi Police
Department's Victim Assistance Program; and appropriating $281,193.79 in
the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing five full-time positions. (Requires 2/3
Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
20. 22-1956 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $47,393.76
from State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Violence Against Women
Program with a cash match of $13,351.61 and in-kind match of $6,960.00;
and appropriating $60,745.37 in the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing one
full-time civilian position for a Victim Case Manager. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
21. 22-1958 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $45,776.00
from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Grant Program for the Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the purchase of six additional
in -car video systems for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and
appropriating $45,776.00 in the Police Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
22. 22-1959 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $150,000.00
from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for the Paul Coverdell
Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant for the purchase of a 3D laser scanner
for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Forensic Services Division; and
appropriating $150,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
23. 22-1810 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from State Farm Insurance in an
amount of $10,000.00 for the Corpus Christi Police Department Crime
Reduction Unit to purchase supplies used to promote and support
Neighborhood on Watch groups throughout Corpus Christi; and appropriating
$10,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
24. 22-1960 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of
$415,806.00 from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, for incident
command training, water rescue training, and purchasing personal protective
equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's technical rescue program,
with a City cash match of $37,800.55; and appropriating $415,806.00 in the
Fire Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
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This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
25. 22-1800 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a $1,000 grant from NuStar Logistics
L.P. for the purchase of supplies and equipment for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department's HazMat Program; and appropriating $1,000 into Fire Grant
Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
26. 22-2099 Ordinance approving the amended Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3
Project & Financing Plans as approved by the Board of Directors of
Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi, Texas on
December 6, 2022, which adds a program for funding of Technology,
Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Development.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 2:49 p.m. Executive
Session Items 35 and 36 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 27 - 29)
27. 22-1908 Public Hearing and Second Reading Ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 024270, which created the Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of
Corpus Christi ("TIRZ #2") on Padre Island, by extending the term to
December 31, 2042; modifying the boundaries to add the portions of
the Whitecap PID that are currently outside the TIRZ #2 boundary; and
amending the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone # 2 Amended Project
& Financing Plans to add continuing maintenance of the Packery
Channel through December 31, 2042 at a cost of $36,400,000,
infrastructure improvements to R. Briscoe King Pavilion in the amount
of $2,000,000, creation of a multi -mobility plan at a cost of $150,000,
and infrastructure improvements related to the Whitecap PID
development in the amount of $11,500,000, as recommended by the
TIRZ #2 Board on October 25, 2022 and November 1, 2022.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved
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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
28. 22-1984 Case No. 1022-02, Mc J's and Associates, LLC. (District 4): Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 14909 Granada Drive from the "RM-AT/IO"
Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/IO/PUD"
Multifamily AT District with the Island Overlay and a Planned Unit
Development Overlay; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: PUD master site plan; deviation table; zoning and land use; public notification;
analysis and recommendation by planning commission and staff; and PUD conditions.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: three
additional parking spaces will be added and 14 parking spaces will be off site; and a
Council Member's concern about the limited parking for the amount of units.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter 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
29. 22-2001 Case No. 1022-04 James Jones (District 2): Ordinance rezoning a property at
or near 3301 South Staples Street from the "RS -6" Single -Family 6 District to
the "RS -TF" Two -Family District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000
and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval)
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: zoning and land use; subject property background; public notification; and
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planning commission and staff analysis and recommendation.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topic: the Unified
Development Code allows a dental office as a home occupation.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Molina 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:
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
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 301
30. 22=2107 Resolution Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's State Legislative Agenda for
the 88th Texas Legislature.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented information on the
following topics: general legislative policy; Focused Advocacy Team; the path ahead;
state legislative priorities; and key dates.
Council Members, Director Embrey and General Counsel and Partner with Focused
Advocacy Snapper Carr discussed the following topics: cities have always opposed
revenue caps and appraisal caps; a Council Member is highly opposed to any
legislation that gives cities more ability to tax; a Council Member is disappointed that
his proposed language regarding procurement of professional services was not
included, and that he was not briefed on endorsements; a Council Member's request
to add specific language that does not advocate for the Medicare program; the
Council is advocating for economic development for all businesses; the City is not
pursuing anything legislative; and the City needs to work with the Port because they
have a special exemption.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Martinez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032930
M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 31 - 34)
31. 22-2035 Council Update from Port Commissioner Appointees at approximately 1:00
PM.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners Gabe Guerra, Rajan Ahuja and David Engel
presented information on the following topics: The Energy Port of the Americas; our
accomplishments; strengthening our communities; economic impact: tax revenue; $65
billion capital investments; crude oil export numbers; State of the Port: celebrating 100
years together; State of the Port: Infrastructure milestones; a commitment to the
environment; Texas Ports Association Omnibus Bill 88th Legislative Session;
executive summary; Water Resources Development Act of 2022; strategic plan 2026:
outlined goals; and strategic plan 2026: process and timeline.
Council Members and Port Commissioners Guerra, Ahuja and Engel discussed the
following topics: the Port needs Port funds for Port related projects; $80 million is
going towards new industry moving into this area that needs proximity to the Port; the
majority of the Port's revenues are based on product ingress and egress coming out
of the Port; the Port has a 25% increase in lobbyist budget; the Port does not have a
legislative agenda but has adopted the Texas Port Association's agenda; did the Port
submit any legislation to Texas Legislature; the role of the Port is to support industry;
one reason why the Port's lobbyist budget was increased to lobby for federal
hydrogen dollars; will the Port of Corpus Christi advocate for Texas Ports Association
bill; the Port will keep the Council updated regarding legislation they support; and the
purpose of the Israel trip was to Zook at desalination for the State of Texas.
32. 22-2022 Westside Area Development Plan Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
Planning Manager/Project Manager Annika Yankee presented information on the
following topics: agenda; area development plans; westside planning district;
demographic highlights; timeline of events and activities; engagement summary; first
open house summary; first online survey summary; project webpage guest book; what
is the future land use planning; future land use map (p. 17); vision themes and policy
initiatives; how the plan is set up; vision them changes (p. 20); vision themes (p. 22);
vision themes (p. 24); policy initiatives and action items; public investment initiatives;
recommendation; and next steps.
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Council Members, Planning Manager/Project Manager Yankee, and Planning Director
Dan McGinn discussed the following topics: the community's desire to add more
police substations near elementary schools; a Council Member's request to add a
police substation to the westside residential area; additional field lighting is needed at
;lalinas Park; and the importance of flyer distribution and surveys for public outreach.
Rolando Garza, Westside area resident, spoke regarding economic development,
streets, and public safety.
33. 22-1965 Briefing, presentation, and project update on the Citywide Pavement
Condition Assessment and ROW Asset Inventory Survey project currently
underway by the Public Works Department.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33.
Director of Public Works Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the following
topics: roadway asset collection van; continuous linear survey versus traditional
sample survey; pilot field review; city mileage; pavement condition results; pavement
condition results by district; pavement maintenance; impacts to the IMP; and take
aways.
Council Members, Director De La Garza, and City Manager Zanoni discussed the
following topics: staff recommends spending more money on streets in districts 1, 2
and 3; not all local roads are considered residential; a Council Member suggests fixing
the worst streets no matter the district; alleyways were not rated; budget work
sessions will be held with Council in 2023; and a retreat will be held in March to
discuss goals and priorities.
34. 22-2018 Briefing to City Council on operational updates from the Art Center of Corpus
Christi.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 34.
Executive Director of Art Center of Corpus Christi Dianna Bluntzer presented
information on the following topics: 2022 budget versus actual; adult education
programs; youth education; education; hosted exhibits; community group exhibits;
local artists solo exhibits; 2022 exhibits gross income; collaborations event; city
planned repairs; economic impacts; and a creative place for the next generation.
There were no questions from the Council.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 35 - 36)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 35 and 36. The Council went
into Executive Session at 2:49 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at
4:04 p.m.
35. 22-2052 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
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Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning legal issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease,
or value of real property rights for desalination and water treatment,
transmission, and storage facilities, including areas at or near the (1) the
Inner Harbor Ship Channel Seawater Desalination Site at or in the vicinity of
Nueces Bay Blvd, Summers St., Palm Dr., John St., and Broadway Street,
Nueces Bay Heights Subdivision, Sunset Place Subdivision, and the
Industrial Canal and (2) the La Quinta Channel Seawater Desalination Site
involving various properties between Highway 361 and the La Quinta Ship
Channel and areas in and adjacent to said locations, (3) other water rights
and contracts for the purchase of water including, but not limited to, water
related permits on or near the Colorado River, Waldron Road, Laguna Madre,
Oso Bay, and/or the Mary Rhodes Pipeline (4) applications for water rights
permits, discharge permits, and other permits from the Texas Commission of
Environmental Quality and/or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and pursuant
to Texas Government Code § 551.072 to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property (including, but not limited to,
property (water) rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations)
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 discussed in executive session.
36. 22-2059 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 Secretary and Texas
Government Code § 551.074 (personnel matters) to deliberate the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of a public
officer or employee (City Secretary).
This E -Session item was passed after executive session.
The following motion was considered:
Motion approving a 4% COLA increase on top of the base salary of $125,000 for the
City Secretary effective immediately.
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:
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
Enactment No: M2022-175
O. ADJOURNMENT
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There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 6:40 p.m.
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