HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/09/2024I 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 January 9, 2024 which
were approved by the City Council on January 23, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 23rd day of January 2024.
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Re. -cca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
11:30 AQrpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, 602 N.
Staples St., 2nd Floor Board Room (Rm. 210)
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Chip Blackshear, First Presbyterian Church of
Corpus Christi.
Pastor Chip Blackshear, First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi, gave the
invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Tara Montelongo, Senior at Veterans Memorial High School.
Tara Montelongo, Senior at Veterans Memorial High School, led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Note: Council Member Pusley arrived at 12:36 p.m.
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. SECURITY BRIEFING
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta provided a security briefing.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1-2)
1. 23-2037 2023 United Way of the Coastal Bend Charitable Campaign Results and
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Introduction of incoming CEO/President Stephanie Jordan
City Manager Peter Zanoni provided an update on the 2023 United Way of the Coastal
Bend Charitable Campaign Results as follows: United Way of the Coastal Bend; 2023
campaign impact; and five-year campaign impact.
City Manager Zanoni introduced the incoming United Way CEO/President Stephanie
Jordan. Stephanie has been with United Way for five years.
2. 24-0007 38th Annual MLK 2024 Events Calendar Overview, presented by Nikela Pradier,
President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter
City Manager Peter Zanoni recognized the 38th Annual MLK Commemorative March on
Monday, January 15 at 12:00 p.m.
President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Corpus Christi Alumnae Chapter Nikela Pradier
presented information on the 38th Annual 2024 MLK Day of Service Events.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., spoke about inappropriate materials for children at
public libraries, and Council to be commended for recent library board appointments.
Carrie Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd., spoke against the renovation at 4513 Gulfbreeze
Blvd.
Pat Craig, 5925 Tapestry Dr., thanked Council for appointing her to the Library Board,
and spoke about her vision for library use.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., expressed concern about new carwashes being built during
drought restrictions.
Arturo Lima, 317 Peoples St. and Maggie Peacock, 1773 Ennis Joslin Rd., spoke in
opposition to desalination.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, stated that clear and coherent thoughts will lead
to clear and coherent solutions; and advocated for skate parks.
Flo East, 1605 Yorktown Blvd., spoke about the 2024 Nueces County Livestock Show on
January 20.
Day Manley, 6705 Pharaoh Dr., spoke in support of Item 22, the creation of Tax
Increment Financing District TIRZ for Barisi Village.
Nick Colosi, 13561 Camino De Plata Court, spoke in support of Item 16, the Riley P.
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Dog Park.
Jonathan Martinez, 5745 Skylark, encourages banning smoking of all kinds in all City
parks.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., expressed concern about the regional effects of
the chemical spill in the Port of Victoria, and spoke in opposition to desalination.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry St., spoke about implementing protected bike paths
similar to Austin, Texas.
Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave., expressed concern about shelter for unhoused
neighbors in the community, and freedom of speech for library patrons.
Lydia Ponce, 837 1-2 Milwood Ave., spoke in opposition to desalination.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Troy Owens, 543 South Bayberry Place.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CITY COUNCIL RETURN ITEMS: (ITEMS 3-4)
3. 23-1962 23-1962 Appeal of the Building Standards Board's order to demolish
dilapidated/substandard structure located at 1214%-20 N. Staples Street owned
by Priscilla Tryon Cambric (Appellant presentation limited to 3 minutes)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Assistant Director of Development Services and Code Enforcement Tracey Cantu
presented information on the following topics: Building Standards Board's timeline for
1214 1/2 - 1220 N. Staples St.; drone footage; 1214 1/2 - 1220 N. Staples St. appeal;
case history; and 1214 1/2 - 1220 N. Staples St. pictures.
Assistant Director Cantu stated that this building is not secure and is a danger to the
public. The Appellant has had sufficient time to repair the structure.
Matt Manning, counsel for Priscilla Tryon Cambric, asked Council to provide Ms. Tryon
Cambric additional time to restore and preserve this building as a historical landmark.
Council Members, Assistant Director Cantu, and Mr. Manning discussed the following
topics: an engineering report was provided in August 2023 and a partial fence was built;
a concern about what is salvageable; the Council's goal is to encourage Code
Enforcement to cleanup the City; and public safety issues need to be addressed.
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Council Member Roy moved to direct the Appellant to secure the site within 14 days with
a six-foot perimeter fence, secure the staircase, and secure all openings, as well as
provide a structural engineering report within 60 days, seconded by Mayor Guajardo. The
City Council's motion effectively amended the resolution for the BSB appeal. This
Resolution was passed as amended and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033252
4. 23-1919 Ordinance amending the Corpus Christi Code to amend Chapter 49 Streets and
Sidewalks and Chapter 53 Traffic regarding requirements for performing work in
the public right of way and placement of utilities; providing for properly restoring
street surfaces that have been cut for utilities or other tie-ins and providing for
penalty; providing for publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Assistant Director of Public Works Renee Couture presented information on the following
topics: purpose; history; findings-cuts/patches on new streets; goals; recommendations;
and staff recommends to approve ordinance amendments as presented.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Public Works Ernest De
La Garza discussed the following topics: a desire to allow appellants to appeal a
decision to City Council; utility owners will be primarily impacted with these new
regulations; Home Builders Association concerns with sidewalks and driveway permits;
this ordinance pertains to existing established subdivisions only; and the purpose of this
ordinance is to protect streets.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
David Loeb, 4771 Ocean Dr., offered context about the existing ordinance and
expressed concern with the new ordinance.
Alycia Kasperitis, 5325 Yorktown Blvd., expressed concern about out of cost expenses
for developers and Home Builders Association.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend the Ordinance to add a paragraph
in Section 49-40-6 as follows: "if a further denial is given, the appellant may thereafter file
a written notice of appeal with the City Council within 5 business days of receipt of the
Assistant City Manager's written decision. The appeal will be held at the City Council
meeting within 20 business days of receipt of the written appeal", seconded by Council
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Member Suckley and passed with the following vote: Council Members Hernandez,
Hunter, Klein, Pusley, Roy and Suckley voting "Yes", and Council Members Barrera,
Campos, and Mayor Guajardo, voting "No."
Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Suckley. This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
Nay:
5 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council
Member Roy and Council Member Klein
4 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter and Council Member
Campos
Abstained: 0
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5-17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 5, 8 and 11 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Klein moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items
5, 8 and 11, seconded by Council Member Suckley. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
5. 23-2043 Approval of the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
A Council Member suggested that Council Members should limit debate on an action
item from ten minutes to three minutes.
Council Member Klein moved to approve the minutes, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. The Minutes were approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
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6. 23-1901 Zoning Case No. 1023-03, Steve and Lacey Avalos (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 10329 Kingsbury Drive from the "CN -1"
Neighborhood Commercial 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033249
7. 23-1695 Ordinance authorizing execution of Amendment #1 to the co-operative
agreement with Vertosoft, LLC, for the renewal of OpenGov pavement
management software and the purchase of OpenGov permitting and licensing
management software for the Public Works Department through September 30,
2024, with three one-year options and a future auto -renewable term possible, in
an amount not to exceed $204,579.60, with a potential amount up to
$1,012,844.13 if options are exercised, with FY 2024 funding from the Streets
Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033250
8. 23-1898 Ordinance authorizing the creation of a Corpus Christi B Corporation project,
which includes the expenditure up to $1,000,000.00 for an agreement with South
Texas Military Housing, LP for the construction of a Chief of Naval Air Training
Flag Officer quarters at Naval Air Station - Corpus Christi; appropriating
$1,000,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Corpus Christi B
Corporation Economic Development fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 8.
A Council Member and Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert discussed the following
topics: a Council Member's concern that other entities should be utilized to financially
support these type of projects; and the South Texas Military Task Force provided the
initial work on this project.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Klein
Nay: 1 - Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033251
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Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 23-1769 Motion authorizing the execution of a five-year service agreement with Alliance
Health Resources Mobile Division, of Corpus Christi, Texas, for drug and alcohol
testing and occupational medical services for City of Corpus Christi Employees
in an amount up to $2,064,816.50, with FY 2024 funding of $327,158.00 from
the Other Employee Benefits Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-001
Consent - Capital Projects
10. 23-1857 Motion authorizing a construction services contract with Nueces Electric
Cooperative (NEC), Texas, to extend and provide electric delivery infrastructure
(pole and wires) to the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill Sector 2A Cell in an amount not
to exceed $104,744.98, located outside city limits, with FY 2024 funding
available from Solid Waste capital funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-002
11. 23-2052 Motion awarding a facilities multiple award construction contract to Barcom
Construction, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a not to exceed amount of
$1,921,176.00 for the Gas Department Building Upgrades (Phase 2) project,
located in Council District 1, with FY 2023 funding available from Gas Capital
Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Engineering Services Jeff
Edmonds discussed the following topic: a request that staff provide procedures to
Council for contracts that do not go through a procurement process for unforeseen
circumstances.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2024-003
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General Consent Items
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
12. 23-1927 Ordinance authorizing the purchase of one additional response boat in the
amount of $81,228.78 from Boat Right Marine for the Corpus Christi Fire
Department to be funded by the FY 2023 Texas Ambulance Supplemental
Payment Program revenue; and appropriating $200,054.01 from the General
Fund unreserved fund balance; and amending the FY 2024 Operating Budget by
increasing expenditures in the Fire Department General Fund by $200,054.01.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033253
13. 23-2005 Ordinance appropriating $20,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance of the
Municipal Court Security Fund for courtroom security upgrades; and amending
the FY 2024 operating budget.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033254
14. 23-1904 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of Medical Reserve
Corps Grant for $47,242.00 from the Department of State Health Services
(DSHS); and appropriating $47,242.00 in the Health Grant Fund to provide
support to Medical Reserve Corps units until May 30, 2025.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033257
15. 23-1943 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 November 28, 2023, which
expands eligibility under the Commercial Finish -Out Program.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033262
16. 23-2022 Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the existing lease agreement with Riley
P. Dog Park, Inc. for the use of the property located adjacent to the Whitecap
Wastewater Treatment Plant for an additional three-year term with two additional
one-year terms.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033255
17. 23-2030 Ordinance authorizing a 30 -foot -wide revocable pipeline easement to Houston
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Pipe Line Company, LP, to install a natural gas pipeline through the Cefe
Valenzuela landfill in support of Solid Waste Department's new renewable
energy program, located outside City limits.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033256
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:37 p.m. Executive Session
Item 24 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
2:29 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 18-191
18. 23-2010 Zoning Case No. 1123-01, Birdie Waldron LLC (District 4). Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 3409 Waldron Road from the "RS -6" Single -Family District
to the "RS-6/SP" Single -Family District with a Special Permit; providing for a
penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no questions from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hunter. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033258
19. 23-2011 Zoning Case No. 1123-02, Gulf -Hudson Holdings and Patsy A Brooks (District
1). Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 8159 Stillwell Lane from the "FR"
Farm Rural District and the "IL" Light Industrial District to the "R -MH"
Manufactured Home District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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Jorge Fernandez, 8233 Leopard St., spoke in support of this rezoning for affordable
housing.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Members and Planning Manager of Development Services Andrew Dimas
discussed the following topics: the protection boundaries for this subdivision include
buffer yards and maximum densities; and a Council Member's concern about the location
of this property being in close proximity to industry.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley and Council Member Roy
Nay: 2 - Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033259
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 20-22)
20. 23-1913 Ordinance authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with MPM
Development, L.P. to reimburse the developer an amount not to exceed
$1,118,463.05 for the construction of a section of Oso Parkway related to the
Oso Creek Corner subdivision located off Yorktown Boulevard and southeast of
Starry Road; and amending the operating budget by transferring $896,527.00
from the Public Works - Streets Fund (No. 1041) and $221,936.05 from the
Public Works - Storm Water Fund (No. 4300) to the Development Services Fund
(No. 4670). (District 5).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no questions from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033260
21. 23-2058 Ordinance authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with Braselton
Development Company, Ltd. to reimburse the developer an amount not to
exceed $209,485.00 for the construction of stormwater infrastructure
improvements related to the Saratoga Downs, Unit 4B subdivision located at the
intersection of Lands Drive and Martin Street; and amending the operating
budget by transferring and appropriating $209,485.00 from the Public Works -
Storm Water Fund (No. 4300) to the Development Services Fund (No. 4670).
(District 3).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no questions from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033261
22. 23-2062 Ordinance designating 127.72 acres within the jurisdiction of the City of Corpus
Christi as a Tax Increment Financing District to be known as "Reinvestment
Zone Number Six, City of Corpus Christi, Texas" pursuant to petition by owners
of Barisi Village properties; setting a maximum City financial participation of and
a maximum City contribution of $32,000,000; and establishing a Board of
Directors for the Reinvestment Zone.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Council Members and Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert discussed the following
topics: the City is waiting on commitment from Del Mar College or Nueces County in
order to move forward with the second reading of this Ordinance; and this first reading
does not expire.
Council Member Suckley moved to amend the ordinance to state that the first reading
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ordinance will expire after 90 days if no action is taken by another taxing entity, seconded
by Council Member Pusley and passed unanimously.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Steve Moody, 6717 Pharaoh Dr., stated that the developer ensured him that finances are
not an issue.
Jeff Rollins, McKinney, TX, asked for clarity about what is being voted on.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance as amended, seconded by
Council Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on first reading as amended and
approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
O. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 23)
23. 24-0008 Briefing on Changes to the Nueces County Appraisal District
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented information on the
following topics: Texas Legislature requires changes; current appointed Nueces County
Appraisal District (NCAD) board of directors; 3 new publicly elected directors; 5 new
appointed directors; 2024 deadlines for process with new appointed directors; estimate
2024 City of Corpus Christi vote entitlement; ranked list of eligible entities; Tax
Assessor -Collector to become voting member; alter the total number of directors; and
changes to the Nueces County Appraisal District under SB 2.
A Council Member and Director Skrobarczyk discussed the following topic: a Council
Member agrees that adding three new publicly elected directors is a good idea.
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 24)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Item 24. The Council went into Executive
Session at 1:37 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:29 p.m.
24. 23-2019 Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 and
Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with
attorneys concerning industries, infrastructure, utilities, and property in the City's
extraterritorial jurisdiction, services thereto, industrial district agreements, and
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Chapters 42, 43 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code and Texas
Government Code § 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential
financial or other incentive(s) to business prospects(s) that the governmental
body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and
with which the City will be conducting economic development negotiations
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:15 p.m.
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Date of Meeting 01-09-2024
Name Troy Owens
Address Street Address: 543 South Bayberry Place
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic rezoning case 1123-01 INFOR case no. ZN8033
Agenda Item Number 1123-01
Describe Feedback: Our home, 543 South Bayberry Place, backs up to
the Property up for rezoning. We have been in
our house for 18 years and loved our
neighborhood because it is a quiet neighborhood.
Our street is mainly traveled by our residents.
Bringing in a business will mean several negative
changes. As far as I can see, only one positive
change.
*The Positive- our community needs a local gym
(Freedom Fitness going in)
* Negative
1. No Privacy- There is no fence around the
current property. We have a chain-link fence
around our property and some or our neighbors
also have chain-link. The increase in people in the
area exposes our properties to stranger danger
for our kids, Theft, peeping toms.
2. Safety- increase in crime due to exposure
24hours a day
3. Traffic- Waldron Rd is only 2 lanes. No
shoulder. No turning lane. That will mean more
traffic accidents.
4. Noise -increased traffic noise, music, and car
doors slamming.
Our bedrooms are close by.
Provide an email to receive howens49.ho@gmail.com
a copy of your submission.
Resolution suspending the Building Standards Board's orders to demolish the
dilapidated/substandard structure located at 1214'/2-20 N. Staples St, owned by Priscilla Tryon
Cam bric.
Whereas, the Building Standards Board (the "Board") held a public hearing on September 28, 2023, at
1:30 pm regarding substandard structures located at 1214 %/2-20 N. Staples St and after making certain findings
ordered the structure or premises be removed or demolished by the owner, lien holder or mortgagee, within thirty
(30) days pursuant to the attached Final Order of the Building Standards Board Case No. V184239-071222;
Whereas, Priscilla Tryon Cambric, the owner of the structure at 1214 Y2-20 N. Staples St, (the
"Appellant"), filed a written notice of appeal of the Board's order with the City Secretary's Office on October 24,
2023, in accordance with Section 13-24 (a) City of Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances (the "Code") and Article
VI, Section 2 of the City Charter (the "Charter");
Whereas, the filing of the appeals stayed the Board's orders;
Whereas, Section 13-24(a) of the Code and Article VI, Section 2 of the Charter authorize the City Council
to hear Appeals of the Board's decision; therefore, this Council properly has jurisdiction over these appeals;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The Council declares the recitals in the above paragraphs are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Final Order of the Building Standards Board of Appeals, Case No. No. V184239-071222, for
1214 Y2-20 N. Staples St, is suspended conditioned on property owner compliance with the following conditions:
(1) securing the building within 14 calendar days, starting January 10, 2024 and ending January 24, 2024.
Securing the building includes erecting a 6 -foot foot -high perimeter fence that completely encloses the
building, with such an enclosed fenced area including the sidewalk directly adjacent to the building.
Proper City permits must be obtained for a perimeter fence, including right-of-way permits. Securing the
building includes boarding doors and windows on the first floor, including the stairwell to the second floor;
and
(2) provide the City with a structural engineering report within 60 calendar days, starting January 10,
2024, and ending March 10, 2024.
The Final Order will become effective at such time as the Owner fails to comply with either of the aforementioned
conditions.
SECTION 3. This decision of the City may be personally delivered to the owner, mailed to the owner by first
class mail with certified return receipt requested, or delivered to the owner by the United States Postal Service
using signature confirmation service.
SECTION 4. The City may vacate, secure, remove, or demolish the buildings and/or relocate the building
occupants following 30 days after notifying the property owner of the failure to comply with the condition of the
suspension in Section 2.
PASSED and APPROVED on the day of , 2024.
ATTEST:
Paulette Guajardo, Mayor Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary