HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/20/2022I 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 December 20, 2022
which were approved by the City Council on January 10, 2023.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of January 2023.
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Tuesday, December 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 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor, David Bendett, Rock City Church.
Pastor, David Bendett, Rock City Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Haley Zepeda, Sophomore at Roy Miller High School.
Haley Zepeda, Sophomore 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.
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 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. 23-0049 Staff Announcement
Nadia Chandler Hardy, Assistant City Manager
City Manager Zanoni introduced Assistant City Manager Nadia Chandler Hardy. She will
oversee Parks and Recreation, Corpus Christi International Airport, Libraries, and
Information Technology. She has 15 years of government experience.
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2. 23-0050 FY 2022 4th Quarter Budget and Finance Update
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the FY 2022 4th Quarter Budget
and Finance Update: presentation overview; FY 2022 year end timeline; FY 2022 general
fund revenues; FY 2022 general fund expenses; general fund balance; HOT tax revenue;
HOT tax expenses; water fund revenues and expenses; summary; and next steps.
3. 23-0051 Mud Bridge Repair Update by Ernesto De La Garza, Director of Public Works
Director of Public Works Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the following
topics: background and history of mud bridge; traffic control plan; updates on repair
work; next steps; example pictures -east side; and example pictures -west side.
Council Members, Director De La Garza, and City Manager Zanoni discussed the
following topics: the estimated time for the repairs to the Mud Bridge is about a month;
TxDOT granted $20 million to completely replace the Mud Bridge; and there are major
safety concerns with working at night underneath the bridge, so that is not an option.
4. 23-0053 2022 United Way Charitable Campaign Recap
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced that $155,000 was raised for the United Way
Charitable Campaign.
President and CEO at United Way of the Coastal Bend Libby Averyt thanked City
Manager and the Library Department for organizing this campaign.
5. 23-0054 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March on Monday, January
16, at City Hall
City Manager Zanoni announced the 37th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative
March on Monday, January 16, at City Hall.
President of Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Nikela
Pradier stated that the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative March will now begin at
City Hall, and thanked city staff for their help in organizing this event.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened the public comment period.
Jay Gardner, 3922 Sweet Bay Dr., thanked all Council Members for their dedication and
work to the City.
Lorenzo Garza Jr., 3517 Mimosa Dr., spoke regarding discrimination and property
issues.
Gary Jaskier, 325 Doddridge Rd., spoke about his concern of vehicles speeding on the
300 block of Doddridge Road.
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Lisa Gerdes, 3636 Monterrey St., thanked all Council Members for their assistance on
Item 26.
Clent Mericle, 3221 Olsen Dr., spoke regarding his concern about closing the Collier
swimming pool during the holidays.
Michael Miller, 5110-b, IH 37, spoke regarding a bid protest pertaining to Item 37.
Shirley Thornton, 1917 Woodcrest Dr., thanked Council Members for their service and
the need for emergency services in Flour Bluff.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke in support of BMX bikes at Salinas Park.
Alissa Mejia, 41 Camden Place, spoke in support of Item 23, Salinas Park connectivity.
Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hake! Dr., spoke in support of hiring locally owned
businesses.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6 - 31)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members pulled Items 6, 16,
17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 31 for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member Molina to
approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 6, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26,
27, 29 and 31. 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
6. 23-0022 Approval of the December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
Council Member Hernandez asked to pull this item to change his vote from "Aye" to
"Abstain" on Item 7.
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Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the minutes as stated, seconded
by Council Member Smith.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the minutes as amended,
seconded by Council Member Smith. The Minutes were approved as amended 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
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032931
8. 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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032932
9. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032933
10. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 032934
11. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032935
12. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032936
13. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032937
14. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032938
15. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032939
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16. 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 16.
Council Member Hernandez requested to pull this item to vote no, as he did on first
reading.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 032940
Consent - One -reading Ordinances
17. 22-1598 One -Reading Ordinance increasing Engineering Inspection Fees; approving the
addition of four full-time positions with required salaries, benefits, and equipment
to the Engineering Services Department budget; and amending the FY 2023
Operating Budget with funding coming from the FY 2023 Capital Improvement
and Operational Budgets as required.(Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Item was withdrawn.
18. 22-2068 One -Reading Ordinance authorizing a five-year Lease Agreement with Coastal
Bend Cricket Club which will allow for Coastal Bend Cricket Club to have access
to, and use of a cricket pitch that will be constructed by the City at the Westside
Pony Field #2, located at 4033 Greenwood Drive, within the boundary of Salinas
Park. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Council Members and Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's concern whether the language in this agreement
clarifies that when the Cricket Club is not using Salinas Park, it does not restrict the
public from using it; and Brockhampton Park was not considered because of its size.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
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Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 032941
19. 23-0017 One -Reading Ordinance authorizing a 75 -month license agreement with Texas
Market Research Group, L.L.C. for use of 121 parking spaces at the City
parking lot located at 900 Mann Street during specified hours. (Requires 2/3
Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Council Members, Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and
Redevelopment Officer Jason Alaniz discussed the following topics: this is a city owned
parking lot; the City has the right to terminate this agreement if a developer would like to
use this location; and there are altemative parking locations if the city terminates this
agreement.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 032942
20. 23-0027 One -Reading Ordinance abandoning and vacating utility easements totaling
4,000.05 square feet out of Flour Bluff Center, Block 6, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
38, 39, and 40, located at 9825 and 9841 South Padre Island Drive; conditioned
on the dedication of a replacement easement.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Council Members stated that this is a good news item because it's great for the City and
Flour Bluff, and thanked staff and Director of Rising Tide Ministries Lisa Gerdes for their
work.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the
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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: 032943
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
21. 22-1896 Motion authorizing the purchase of six additional self-contained breathing
apparatus air-paks and cylinders from HEAT Safety Equipment LLC., of Von
Ormy, Texas, through the HGACBuy Cooperative, for $54,563.30 to be utilized
by the Fire Department, with FY 2023 funding from the General Fund. (Requires
2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-176
22. 22-2105 Resolution authorizing a five-year license agreement with lnfor US, Inc., of New
York, New York, for a Workforce Management ("WM") software module for time
management to assist Human Resources and Payroll in improving employee
timekeeping, automating workflows, and shortening the time to process payroll
fora total amount of $1,039,996.16 and authorizing an agreement with The
Arcanum Group, Inc., of Aurora, Colorado, for implementation of the WM module
for $562,552.00, with FY 2023 funding of $758,877.00 from the Information
Technology Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032944
Consent - Capital Projects
23. 22-1247 Motion awarding a construction contract to Mako Contracting, Corpus Christi,
TX, for the Salinas Park Connectivity project, located in Council District 3, in an
amount of $302,156.10 with FY 2023 funding available from the Park CIP Fund.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Mayor Guajardo stated she pulled this item to recognize that it's a good news item in that
Salinas Park is being integrated with Airport Park.
Mayor Guajardo 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 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: M2022-177
General Consent Items
24. 22-2096 Resolution Approving the Calendar Year 2023 Annual Audit Plan to be
implemented by the City Auditor's Office.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032945
25. 23-0028 Resolution authorizing a developer participation agreement with MPM
Development, LP to reimburse developer up to $192,253.75 for the City's share
of the cost to construct Lady Alexa Drive (formerly Iron Throne Drive). (Requires
2/3 Vote)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032946
26. 23-0021 Resolution authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the City of Corpus Christi's
FY2020/PY2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan for U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development funds reducing the Emergency Solutions Grant
COVID allocation from $2,667,276 by $533,147.46 to $2,134,128.54; allocating
$1,144,611.54 to The Salvation Army for construction of temporary housing;
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.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Council Members, Director of Neighborhood Services Linda Stewart, City Manager
Peter Zanoni and Case Manager Specialist of The Salvation Army Kyle Knutson
discussed the following topics: the funding will be used to remodel and expand a
gymnasium to add 120 permanent shelter beds; and the Salvation Army will be open
from Thursday night until Monday morning due to the inclement weather.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Lerma. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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: 032947
27. 22-2071 Resolution approving the Program for Public Information, a community outreach
campaign to help residents plan for and protect themselves from flooding and
other disasters, as part of the City's participation in the Community Rating
System Program (CRS).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Mayor Guajardo stated that this is a good news item in that it will provide a 20% discount
on flood insurance policies.
Mayor Guajardo made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Absent: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032948
28. 22-2025 Motion authorizing six Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business Assistance
Agreements with the following entities for one year: one with Service Corps of
Retired Executives (SCORE), one with Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi,
and four with Del Mar College for a total amount not to exceed $675,000 to
support small businesses within the City of Corpus Christi. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2022-178
29. 22-2054 Resolution authorizing execution of an Interlocal cooperation agreement with the
Corpus Christi Downtown Management District for dockless vehicle cleanup
services in the annual amount not to exceed $41,250.00, with funding available
in the Dockless Vehicle Fund. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Council Members and Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert discussed the following
topics: the City is still in the process of geofencing the scooters; the Downtown
Management District Clean Team will dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week to
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dedicated scooter cleanup; the money received from the scooters will go to a dedicated
fund, any profit goes to downtown improvements; and the goal is to have the drop zones
identified by March 2023.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to table this item, seconded by Council Member
Lerma. This Item was tabled 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:
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
30. 22-2079 Ordinance accepting two Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -
Public Assistance (PA) reimbursement grants in the amount of $276,171.44
(Category B - emergency measures and Category Z - management costs)
including local match of $26,302.04 from the Texas Division of Emergency
Management (TDEM).
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
31. 22-2030 Ordinance authorizing a 30 -year ground lease, with two five-year options to
extend, with Corpus Christi Renewables, LLC, for the development,
management, operation, and sale of processed landfill gas at the Cefe
Valenzuela Landfill in exchange for a monthly royalty payment; and providing for
publication. (28 -day delay required between readings)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Council Members and Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt discussed the following
topics: this is a good news item; thanked staff for moving the City forward
environmentally; and the net gain for solid waste is $320,000 plus any other royalties
produced.
Council Member Hernandez 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:
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
Absent: 1 - Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
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Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:44 p.m. Executive Session
Item 48 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
3:05 p.m.
K. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 32)
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting at 4:01 p.m. for the Corporation Meeting.
32. 23-0030 North Padre Island Development Corporation Special Meeting
This Corporation Meeting was held.
L. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the Council meeting at 4:06 p.m.
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 33 - 40)
33. 23-0031 Resolution authorizing termination of the Tri -Party Agreement between the City
of Corpus Christi, the Corpus Christi Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2,
and the North Padre Island Development Corporation; and authorizing
dissolution of the North Padre Island Development Corporation.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Smith 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: 032949
34. 22-2050 Resolution relating to City of Corpus Christi's intention to reimburse itself from
future issuances of Utility System Revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed
$270,000,000 for Utility System expenditures budgeted in the Fiscal Year
2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plan but incurred before the issuance of the
bonds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 34-36.
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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 resolution, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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: 032950
35. 22-2051 Resolution relating to City of Corpus Christi's intention to reimburse itself from
future issuances of General Obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed
$125,000,000 for expenses related to projects included in the voter approved
2022 Bond Election incurred before the issuance of the bonds.
See Item 34.
Enactment No: 032951
36. 22-2097 Resolution relating to City of Corpus Christi's intention to reimburse itself from
future issuances of Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed
$53,800,000 for expenses budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP).
See Item 34.
Enactment No: 032952
37. 22-1423 One -Reading Ordinance authorizing a construction contract to Fulton Coastcon
General Contractors of Corpus Christi, Texas, for the construction of the Police
Training Academy in an amount of $21,154,706.00 and authorize a professional
services contract amendment No. 3 to Turner Ramirez & Associates, Inc.,
Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide construction phase services in an amount of
$93,953.00 for a for a total restated fee not to exceed $1,199,553.00, located in
Council District 5, amending the Capital Budget $3,763,536.00 with FY 2023
funding available from Certificates of Obligation and General Fund. (Requires
2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
Assistant Director of Engineering Project Management Ratna Pottumuthu presented
information on the following topics: police training academy location; police training
academy; project scope; low bid; project schedule; and change orders and reporting.
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Council Members, Assistant Director Pottumuthu, Assistant Director of Finance and
Procurement Josh Chronley, City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley, and
Police Chief Mike Markle discussed the following topics: Fulton Construction did include
scope items in their proposal, therefore it is appropriate to award the bid to Fulton
Construction as they are the low bidder; the original budget for this project was about $16
million, so this project is about $4 million over budget; should a change order be
requested by staff for this project, anything over $25,000 will be approved through
Council per staffs recommendation; this project is in partnership with Del Mar College
who is saving taxpayer dollars; a Council Member thanked Del Mar College and Fulton
Construction for their commitment to this project; and a Council Member's concern with
the procurement process.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Scott Leeton, 3122 Leopard St., thanked Mayor, Council and City Manager for their
support with this project.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Del Mar College Lenora Keas,
thanked the Council Members for their support with this project.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Lerma, Council Member Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Enactment No: 032953
38. 22-1997 Ordinance authorizing the Second Amended and Restated Addendum No. 1 to
Lease Agreement with Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, L.L.C. a Texas Limited
Liability Company, which provides for $412,000.00 from the Golf Fund and
$1,160,000 from the anticipated Certificates of Obligation for increased
construction costs for improvements to the Lozano Golf Center Executive Nine
Hole Course and practice range; appropriating $412,000 from the Golf Fund;
and amending the operating and capital budgets.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 38.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young, Director of Parks and
Recreation Robert Dodd, and Chief Operating Servant of Foresight Golf Ed Miller
discussed the following topics: the original funding from 2011 of $2.3 Million to remodel
the golf course did not include lighting; the developer's goal is to create a nighttime
entertainment venue for the City; and the project has begun and the grand opening is
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scheduled for Labor Day weekend of 2023.
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 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
39. 23-0044 One -Reading Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to
acquire approximately 12.4 acres of real property and 11.3 acres of easements
from Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC, and related entities across
property owned by said company and related entities at or near Nueces Bay
Boulevard and Broadway Street, extending into the Corpus Christi Industrial
Canal, for public use as water supply projects, including approval of
development agreements in a total amount of up to $5,455,000 previously
approved by City Council; declaring a public necessity; providing for the City of
Corpus Christi to authorize the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire
the aforementioned areas for water supply projects; the consideration of the use
of eminent domain to condemn property by a single record vote for all units of
property to be acquired herein; and delegating authority to initiate condemnation
proceedings and execute related documents to the City Manager. (Requires 2/3
Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 39.
Chief Operating Officer for Water Utilities Michael Murphy presented information on the
following topics: location map; cost and basis of terms; and staff recommends approval.
Mayor opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor closed public comment.
Council Members and Assistant City Attorney Janet Whitehead discussed the following
topics: a Council Member stated he will be voting no on this item because he did not
receive the information he requested; and this option is good for three years with two
one-year renewals.
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Council Member Smith made the following motion: "I move that the City of Corpus Christi
authorize the execution of all documents necessary, and alternatively, the use of the
power of eminent domain, to acquire approximately 12.4 acres of real property and 11.3
acres of easements from Flint Hills Resources Corpus Christi, LLC, and related entities
across property owned by said company and related entities at or near Nueces Bay
Boulevard and Broadway Street, extending into the Corpus Christi Industrial Canal for
public use for water supply projects," seconded by Council Member Hunter. This
Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032954
40. 23-0042 One -Reading Ordinance authorizing execution of all documents necessary to
acquire an underground utility easement from Union Pacific Railroad near
Broadway Street and Palm Drive; declaring a public use and necessity; and
authorizing the City Manager to institute condemnation by eminent domain
proceedings to acquire an underground utility easement for water supply
projects across railroad right-of-way near Broadway Street and Palm Drive in a
manner that does not interfere with transportation by rail carriers or operation of
railroad tracks or railroad facilities. (Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 40.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Martinez made the following motion: "I move that the City of Corpus
Christi authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire an underground utility easement
across railroad right-of-way near Broadway Street and Palm Drive that does not interfere
with transportation by rail carriers or operation of railroad tracks or railroad facilities from
Union Pacific Railroad and related entities for public use for water supply projects,"
seconded by Council Member Smith. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Lerma
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: 032955
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 41 - 43)
41. 22-2053 One -reading ordinance annexing sections of County Road (CR) 43 and CR 18
located south of Farm to Market Road (FM) 2444 and being approximately 9.78
acres, annexing approximately 37.44 acres of land per owner petition, and
annexing a section of FM 2444 from CR 41 to County Road 47 into the territorial
limits of the City of Corpus Christi; and approving related service plans.
(Requires 2/3 Vote)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 41.
Director of Planning Dan McGinn presented information on the following topics: location
map; overview of annexation tract; background; planned development; and staff
recommendation.
Council Members, Director McGinn, and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the
following topics: a Council Member commended staff and thanked the developer for their
patience with this annexation; why does the City need to annex County Roads 18 and 43;
and the City's goal is to annex the state's right-of-way.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Real Estate Agent Wayne Lundquist, 700 Everhart Rd., stated that the property between
CR 41 and 43 has three different owners.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Martinez. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 032956
42. 22-2095 Ordinance adopting a new Westside Area Development Plan, an element of the
Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; rescinding the former Westside Area
Development Plan adopted by ordinance #22166; and amending the Plan CC
Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 42.
Planning Manager Annika Yankee stated that this ordinance adopts the Westside Area
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Development Plan. The plan includes three vision themes that were presented at the
December 6, 2022 City Council Meeting.
A Council Member and Planning Manager Yankee discussed the following topic: in
response to a Council Member's recommendation about adding a police substation to
the westside residential area, staff stated that the police department does not
recommend adding one.
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 Barrera. 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
43. 23-0005 Ordinance authorizing a Water Arterial Transmission Grid Main Construction
Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") up to $471,488.10 with Cypress
Point Capital, LLC ("Developer") to construct a required water arterial
transmission grid main line for the proposed residential development located
South of Farm Road 2444 on County Road 43, otherwise known as Caroline's
Heights Unit 1; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and
Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $471,488.10 to reimburse the developer
in accordance with the agreement.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 43.
Council Members and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topics: the trust fund balance is currently in the negative; and a briefing on
impact fee study will be brought to Council in January.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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:
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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
O. CANVASSING ELECTION: (ITEM 44)
44. 23-0029 One -Reading Ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the
Runoff Election held on December 13, 2022 in the City of Corpus Christi for the
purpose of electing the Council Members for Districts One, Two, and Three.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 44.
Mayor Guajardo read the results of the December 13, 2022 run off election into the
record.
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance to include the results as
stated, seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded
by Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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
Enactment No: 032957
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 45 - 47)
45. 23-0025 Quarterly briefing update to City Council on operations at the American Bank
Center
This Item was withdrawn.
46. 23-0055 Coastal Bend Council of Governments Meeting Update
This Item was withdrawn.
47. 23-0058 Metropolitan Planning Organization Meeting Update
This Item was withdrawn.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 48)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 48. The Council went into Executive
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Session at 1:44 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:05 p.m.
48. 23-0015 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 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 (5) potential use of eminent domain
proceedings to effectuate the aforementioned acquisitions 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. (see related items 39 and 40)
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:53 p.m.
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0 Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 12-20-2022
Name Julie Rogers
Address Street Address: 710 Furman Ave
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Gratitude
Agenda Item Number N/A
Describe Feedback: Honorable Councilpersons & Mayor, thank you for
your service to our community during your tenure.
We live in uptown and have seen many
improvements here and in the downtown district.
Unfortunately, we have seen an increase of
unhoused people probably due to the pandemic,
economics and our good weather. Since we walk
every day and also volunteer, we know our
unhoused neighbors pretty well and find them to be
quite good neighbors. They keep the neighborhood
clean and try not to bother anyone but there is
nowhere to go if you carry your belongings and/or
have pets, including our libraries that serve as
warming centers. We need a low barrier shelter
which essentially means that the requirements for
entry are limited or minimal. Our homeless
providers and the City do a good job trying to help
the homeless but there is a gap for the segment
that will freeze with the artic blast. In keeping with
1