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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of February 20, 2024
which were approved by the City Council on February 27, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 27th day of February 2024.
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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City of Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi,Texas 78469-9277
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,February 20,2024 11:30 Abbrpus 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 Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Deacon Michael Mantz, Diocese 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 Brinley Hopkins, Senior at W.B. Ray High School.
Brinley Hopkins, Senior at W.B. Ray 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 Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. SECURITY BRIEFING
Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box provided a security briefing.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)
1. 24-0282 City Website Redesign Community Input Survey, Presented by Cecilia Orozco,
Assistant Director of Communications
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the City's website redesign. The new website will
commence in September 2024. The website will be easy to access and include
enhanced features. A community input survey is available on the current website for all
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residents to participate in.
Assistant Director of Communications Cecilia Orozco presented information on the
following topics: current website; redesign timeline; and community input survey.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director Orozco discussed
the following topics: to ensure that the website is ADA accessible; 311 is available to
assist with accessing the survey; the City went through a competitive process to acquire
this company; and the community input survey will be extended until March 1.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., expressed concern about political solicitation.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., spoke about the rules and procedure for public comment.
Jomana Al abed, 6925 South Padre Island Dr., spoke about spending City tax dollars
wisely and not sending money to Israel.
Johanna Ahrel, 4600 Ocean Dr., spoke about maintaining efficient postal service locally.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. MOTION TO RECONSIDER: (ITEM 2)
2. 24-0308 Motion to reconsider the appointment of the chairman of Reinvestment Zone No.
3 (Downtown) Board
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 2.
Council Member Roy moved to reconsider the appointment of the Chairman of the
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board, seconded by Council Member Hunter. This
motion was passed and approved unanimously.
Council Member Suckley moved to appoint Council Member Pusley as Chairman,
seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No: M2024-021
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3- 13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 4,10 and 12 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 4, 10 and 12, seconded by Council Member Suckley. The motion carried by 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
3. 24-0306 Approval of the February 13, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
4. 24-0150 Ordinance annexing approximately 82.40 acres of land into the territorial limits of
the City of Corpus Christi located at the northwest corner of FM 43/Weber Road
and London Pirate Road (formerly County Road 33) per owner petition.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Council Member Klein pulled this Item to vote no.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033301
5. 24-0300 Public hearing and ordinance approving a Service and Assessment Plan (SAP),
approving a developer reimbursement agreement, and levying the assessments
for improvements within Improvement Area#1 of the Whitecap Public
Improvement District No. 1.
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033302
6. 24-0209 Ordinance amending the Capital Improvement Program to add the Whitecap
and Gypsy Bridges Scour Protection Project; appropriating $1,500,000.00 from
the unreserved fund balance in the TIRZ#2 Fund; and amending the FY 2024
Operating and Capital Budgets.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033303
7. 24-0129 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year lease agreement
with Driscoll Children's Hospital for hangar, office, storage, and parking space at
Corpus Christi International Airport, with four one-year options to renew, in
consideration of monthly lease payments of$4,164.48 in the first year and
annual rate increases.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033304
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
8. 24-0158 Motion authorizing the purchase of 100 additional body-worn cameras and
related equipment from Turn-Key Mobile, of Jefferson City, Missouri, through the
Texas Department of Information Resources, for the Corpus Christi Police
Department in an amount of$193,356.00, with funding from the Police Grants
Fund and the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-022
9. 23-2024 Motion authorizing Amendment#3 to the service agreement with NewGen
Strategies and Solutions, LLC, for utility rate model development and consulting
services for Corpus Christi Water in an additional amount of$204,040.00, and a
potential total amount up to $712,310.00, with FY 2024 funding of$126,505.00
from the Water Fund and $77,535.00 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-023
10. 23-1371 Motion authorizing the purchase of a modular building from Mobile Modular
Management Corporation, of Livermore, California, through the Sourcewell
Cooperative, for$330,063.05, to meet short-term office requirements for Solid
Waste Services, with FY 2024 funding from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 10.
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Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt,
and Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley discussed the
following topics: concerns about the high cost of purchasing a modular building; lease
versus purchase options; this total amount includes air conditioner and heating units; and
a request to obtain bids from local vendors.
Council Member Pusley moved to table this item for one week, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Item was tabled 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
11. 24-0194 Resolution authorizing the purchase of a mainline control stopping system, used
to isolate pressurized gas mains in cases of emergency, from Groebner&
Associates, Inc., of Rogers, Minnesota, in the amount of$250,498.10 for the
Gas Operations Department, with FY 2024 funding from the Gas Operations
Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033305
Consent-First Reading Ordinances
12. 24-0256 Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation
and Elevate QOF LLC, for costs associated with FEMA AE Flood Zone
requirements and exterior upgrades for Homewood Suites by Hilton at the
corner of Chaparral Street and Lomax Street; appropriating $2,000,000.00 for a
non-reimbursable grant from the Type B Economic Development Fund; and
amending the budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 12.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert, and CEO of Corpus Christi
Regional Economic Development Corporation Mike Culbertson discussed the following
topics: revisiting the standard guidelines for all hotels; to consider each project
individually; and the need to recognize special circumstances such as a flood zone.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Pusley. 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
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and Council Member Klein
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Campos
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13. 24-0195 Ordinance amending Sections 2-312, 2-326, 2-340, 2-342, and 2-349 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas to update definitions
and language for clarity, duties of the Ethics Commission, disclosure of interests
for contractors, and eliminate the use of short form annual reports.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:29 p.m. Executive Session
Items 18 and 19 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 2:25 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 14-16)
14. 24-0154 Zoning Case No. 0124-01, Jonathan Verduzco (District 2). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 1563 South Nineteenth 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).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 14.
Council Members and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topic: the importance of adequate parking in a residential area; and these units
will be for sale only, not lease.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Carlos Sauceda, 2402 Cloyde St., spoke in opposition to this rezoning.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Klein. 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 Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
15. 24-0155 Zoning Case No. 0124-02, John Tompkins (District 4). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 14762 Running Light Drive from the "RS-6/IO" Single-Family
6 District with the Island Overlay to the "RM-AT/IO" Multifamily Apartment Tourist
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District with the Island Overlay; Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Suckley 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
16. 24-0156 Zoning Case No. 0124-03, Cenikor Foundation (District 1). Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 801 Cantwell Drive from the"CG-2" General Commercial
District to the "IL" Light Industrial District; Providing for a penalty not to exceed
$2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topic: why this property was previously zoned as a General Commercial District
instead of a Light Industrial District.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
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: 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
N. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 17)
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17. 24-0049 Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC)
Fourth Quarter Update
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
President and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of Corpus Christi Regional Economic
Development Corporation (CCREDC) Mike Culbertson presented information on the
following topics: mission statement; Corpus Christi M/A housing report; sales tax
collections allocations; employment by sector for selected month/Corpus Christi; MSA
unemployment rates; 2023 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) report; 2023 BRE
visits; top requested assistance; top jobs in demand; Corpus Christi B Corporation (Type
B); CCREDC 2023-2024 projects; manufacturing; business attraction trade shows;
project water needs; area projects net taxable value; and Corpus Christi regional air shed
ozone values; and Corpus Christi MSA data-1989 to 2022.
Council Members and CEO Culbertson discussed the following topics: a desire for the
EDC to provide assistance to small businesses; incentives are based on new capital
improvements and new jobs; the EDC can assist companies with obtaining permits and
hosting job fairs with Workforce Solutions; a concern that the proposed ammonia plant
near Robstown was not conveyed to Council in a timely manner; and a concern that
students are economically disadvantaged despite new industry jobs.
O. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 18-19)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 18 and 19. The Council went into
Executive Session at 1:29 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:25
p.m.
18. 24-0283 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 proposals the provision of
groundwater from the Evangeline Aquifer and/or surface water, desalination,
legal restrictions on & permits required for the provision of water(including
groundwater), regulations of groundwater conservation district(s), TCEQ & EPA
regulations related to water, state restrictions on rates and charges for utilities,
other statutory restrictions on the issuance of debt and municipal contracting and
potential contracting of consultants to assist in matters related to
water/groundwater proposals
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
19. 24-0279 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
Chapters 42, 43 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code and Texas
Government Code§ 551.087 to discuss and deliberate regarding potential
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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.
P. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 2:25 p.m.
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