HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 02/27/2024I 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 February 27, 2024
which were approved by the City Council on March 19, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 19th day of March 2024.
(SEAL)
Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
rebeccah@cctexas.com
City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes
City Council
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
11:30 Atibrpus 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 11:31 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Planning Manager of Development Services, Andrew
Dimas.
Planning Manager of Development Services, Andrew Dimas, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas
Flag to be led by Emily Hand, Senior at Richard King High School .
Emily Hand, Senior at Richard King 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: (ITEMS 1-3)
1. 24-0269 Spring Break 2024 City Preparation Overview
City Manager Peter Zanoni provided an overview of Spring Break 2024 City preparation
from March 7-17, 2024. All visitors should observe the flag warning system at beaches.
The Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) will focus on impaired drivers through
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dedicated DWI patrols. The JFK Causeway Bridge will have all lanes open during Spring
Break. City parks, swimming pools (Collier Pool and Natatorium), and splash pads will
be open with free admission.
2. 24-0270 Opening of the Sensory Room at the La Retama Library, Presented by Laura
Garcia, Director of Libraries
Director of Libraries Laura Garcia presented information on the following topics: La
Retama Central Library Sensory Room; and sensory room stations.
A Council Member and Director Garcia discussed the following topic: this is the first free
sensory room at a Public Library in the region.
3. 24-0344 American Society of Civil Engineering Award Acknowledgement
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the American Society of Civil
Engineering 2024 project of the year award.
Council Members commended the Engineering Department on their success.
G. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the Partnering for Vaccine Equity (PAVE)
grant: Patricia Anderson, 409 Grant Place, Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Bruce
Switalla, 2818 St., Samuel Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane, Chloe Martinez, 926 Rosedale
Dr., Anneliese Fryer, 2222 Cardinales Lane, and Catherine Barnes, 520 S. Chaparral St.
Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hake! Dr., spoke about maintaining morality among elected
officials.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., expressed concern about how Public Information Act
requests are handled.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., spoke in opposition to Type A Sales Tax,
desalination and ammonia plants.
Mark Muenster, 1015 Luxor Dr., spoke in opposition to desalination and ammonia plants.
Herbert Rubio, 1713 Citation Dr. and Ruben Garcia, 1321 Calle San Miguel, expressed
concern about flooding at La Voila Creek due to lack of maintenance.
The following citizens spoke in support of Item 29: James Garner, 5164 Lindgreen St ,
Mateo Luera, 1329 Figueroa St., and Richard Todd, 5148 Lindgreen St.
Mike Robinson, 12 Rock Creek, expressed concern about the cost associated for
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obtaining City permits.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, advocated for skateboarding parks and spoke
in support of the sensory rooms at La Retama Library.
The following citizens spoke in support of the Type A Sales Tax renewal: David Loeb,
4771 Ocean Dr., Johnny Philipello, 3746 Scarlet Oak, and Brian Keeble, 4350 Ocean Dr.
Joshua Tijerina, 5506 Wooldridge Rd., expressed concern about the City's lack of
communication with community stakeholders regarding the Type A Sales Tax renewal.
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 4-5)
4. 24-0198 City Debt Profile Overview by Financial Advisor, Specialized Public Finance Inc.
Financial Advisor Victor Quiroga with Specialized Public Finance Inc. presented
information on the following topics: common debt financing tools; city's bond ratings;
rating agency reflections on the city (June 2023); current outstanding debt summary;
property tax -supported (GO) debt profile; property tax rate; comparison of top eight
Texas cities by population; combined utility system debt profile; combined utility system
revenue bond "flow of funds"; revenue bond covenants; marina debt profile; fundamental
components of debt planning; and upcoming discussion and action -March 19.
Council Members, City Manager Zanoni, and Mr. Quiroga discussed the following topics:
the additional revenue bonds and certificates of obligation recently authorized by City
Council are not included in this outstanding debt summary; certain factors, such as
location and income levels, determine the General Obligation Bond rating system; ratings
will be higher if the debt is supported by property tax; the current combined utility debt
service is $71.9 million; and short term versus long term interest rates.
5. 24-0312 Type A Sales Tax Renewal Briefing and Council Discussion
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topics: current Type A
sales tax venues; possible election dates for reauthorization; engagement to date; Type
A possible use discussed 1/8 cent Arena; Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) fund; Type A
possible use discussed 1/8 cent Seawall; term; and next steps.
Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics: desires to
simplify what the sales tax can be used for; using funds for citywide flood mitigation; a
request to include Heritage Park and North Beach as authorized cases; the importance
of including neighborhood parks; to clarify what Seawall funds consist of; and consider
other sources to fund hotels.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
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K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 6-26
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 7,17 and 22 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 7,17 and 22, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. 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
6. 24-0329 Approval of the February 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
7. 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.
This Item was withdrawn.
8. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033306
9. 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
District with the Island Overlay; 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.
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Enactment No: 033307
10. 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033308
11. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033309
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
12. 24-0243 Motion authorizing the purchase of 57 replacement and two additional pieces of
body armor from GT Distributors, of Austin, Texas, through the BuyBoard
Cooperative for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Special Weapons and
Tactics team and Hostage Negotiation Team in the amount of $167,968.27, with
FY 2024 funding in the amount of $160,346.31 from the Fire Grants Fund and
$7,621.96 from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-024
13. 24-0148 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC, of Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $855,828.40 to
purchase water system supply pipe for Corpus Christi Water, with FY 2024
funding of $570,552.27 from the Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-025
14. 23-2012 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with A-7 Austin, LLC, dba Austin Hose, of Amarillo, with an office in
Corpus Christi, in an amount not to exceed $118,250.00, and up to $354,750.00
if options are exercised, to provide hydraulic hose repair and supplies for the
Public Works Department, with FY 2024 funding of $68,979.17 from the Storm
Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-026
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15. 23-1684 Resolution authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement with Loftin
Equipment Company, of Phoenix, Arizona, with an office in Dallas, to upgrade
the switchgear controls at the Kinney Street pump station for Public Works in an
amount not to exceed $218,803.00 from the Storm Water Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033310
16. 23-1696 Resolution authorizing execution of a three-year software licensing and support
agreement, with auto -renewable one-year terms, with Tyler Technologies, Inc., of
Plano, in an amount not to exceed $887,682.00 to upgrade Municipal Court's
Incode software, with FY 2024 funding of $212,174.00 from the General Fund
and $100,000.00 from the Court Technology Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033311
17. 24-0067 Motion authorizing the execution of two-year service agreements, with one-year
options, for the mowing and securing of non -compliant properties for Code
Enforcement, with the following contractors. Luz Alicia Sierra Leal dba Alicia's
Lawn Service, Francisco Villegas, Jr. dba Coastal Bend Yard Works, Dexter C.
Rhines, Jr. dba D.R Landscaping Services, Melisandra Lee Garza dba Olivo -
Garza Cleaning Services, Richard Herrera, Jr. dba R.H. Const. & Mowing,
Guadalupe Perez, Jr. dba Woodwerk Carpentry, Juan Oscar Zamora dba
Zamora's Lawn Care and Maintenance, and L&A Lawn Care, LLC, each of the
foregoing of Corpus Christi, and with J.M. Perez and Grandsons, LLC, of
Portland, with each contract not to exceed $100,000.00, for a total of
$900,000.00 and a potential up to $1,350,000.00 if the options are exercised,
with FY 2024 funding of $262,500.00 from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
A Council Member and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the
following topic: a Council Member pulled this item to highlight to the community the need
for more contractors to meet the City's mowing needs.
Council Member Klein moved to approve the motion, 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
Enactment No: M2024-027
18. 24-0201 Resolution authorizing the acquisition of 31 heavy equipment units and 7
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vehicles by various departments, of which 32 units will be outright purchases and
6 units will be lease -purchases through JPMorgan, for $4,904,402.39, with such
items to be acquired in the manner, at the amounts, and from the sources stated
with FY 2024 funding of $3,094,297.40 and the remaining balance of
$1,810,104.99 for the lease -purchase items to be funded through the annual
budget process.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033312
19. 24-0208 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with Mansfield Oil Company of Gainesville, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia,
in an amount not to exceed $5,364,512.67 and a potential amount up to
$16,093,538.01 if options are exercised, for the purchase and delivery of
unleaded gasoline, ultra -low sulfur diesel (TX LED) fuel and red dyed diesel
delivery service, with FY 2024 funding of $3,129,299.06 from the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-028
Consent - Capital Projects
20. 24-0005 Motion authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 1 with Associated
Construction Partners, Ltd, Boerne, Texas, for the citywide Lift Station Repairs
at the Sharpsburg Lift Station located in Council District 1, in an amount of
$304,976.64, with FY 2024 funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-029
21. 24-0289 Motion awarding a construction contract to Taknek, LLC, Gainesville, Texas, for
the Airline Lift Station Upgrades project in an amount of $2,075,000.00, located
in Council District 5, with FY 2024 funding available from the Wastewater Capital
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-030
22. 24-0291 Motion awarding a construction contract to A. Ortiz Construction and Paving,
Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $8,300,000.00 with the
option to administratively renew for two additional years for a total amount not to
exceed $24,900,000.00 for repair and maintenance of streets and City parking
lots via the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Project located city-wide,
with FY 2024 funding available from Capital Improvement Project funds and
Operating funds.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds discussed the following topic: a concern that the Labonte Park expansion
was included in this construction contract, but has not yet been approved.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, 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
Enactment No: M2024-031
23. 24-0290 Motion awarding a construction contract to Taknek LLC, Gainesville, Texas, for
the La Retama Central Library Emergency Generator project in an amount of
$1,558,085.82, located in Council District 1 with FY 2024 funding available from
the Library Capital improvement funds and the 2022 Certificate of Obligation
funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-032
General Consent Items
24. 24-0268 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of
$179,850.79 to the Office of the Governor Public Safety Office for funding for
overtime for four sworn officers to conduct direct actions and operations within
the city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction targeting known drug, currency, and
human trafficking routes eligible under the FY 2025 Local Border Security
Program Grant.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033313
25. 24-0307 Resolution authorizing execution of an Advance Funding Agreement with the
Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for relocation of City utilities in
connection with the SH 358 Nueces Ramp Reversal Phase II-B Project with
payment to TXDOT of $2,398,000.00, with FY 2024 funding available from
Water Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033314
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
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26. 24-0217 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the Office of the Attorney
General - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Internet
Crimes Against Children Task Force program in the amount of $28,410.00 to
purchase forensic computer equipment and software licenses for the Corpus
Christi Police Department; and appropriating the $28,410.00 in the Police
Grants Fund.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:59 p.m Executive Session
Items 32 and 33 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the
meeting at 3:46 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 27-29)
27. 24-0267 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Code (UDC) §3.1.6 to adopt
required application materials for plat applications and designating the
Development Services Director to oversee the platting process and §3.1.7 to
require notification to owners of nonconforming uses created by rezoning; and
providing for publication.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topic: Senate Bill 929.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Roy. 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
28. 24-0193
Zoning Case No. 0124-05, Corpus Christi Corridor LLC (District 5). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 6202 Yorktown Boulevard from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "CG-2" General Commercial District;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval).
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topics: zoning and land use; public notification; and staff analysis and recommendation.
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: a suggestion to
rezone this property as CN-1 with a special permit as opposed to CG-2; and the
possibility of building a masonry wall or planting trees to alleviate noise concerns.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Property owner representative, Juan Perales, Jr., stated that there is 45 feet from the
back of the building to the property line, and that a CN-1 could create limitations for future
uses.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hernandez moved to postpone this item until March 19, 2024,
seconded by Council Member Pusley. This Item was postponed 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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
29. 23-2048 Ordinance abandoning, vacating, and closing 0.337 acres of improved public
right-of-way for the Fair Market Value of $700.00, identified as Figueroa Street,
on the east side of the intersection of Figueroa Street and Lindgreen Street,
conditioned on Petitioner, Mateo Luera, meeting specified conditions.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Director of Public Works and Streets Ernesto De La Garza presented information on the
following topics: ordinance; process; Figueroa St.; proposed streets closure(s);
consideration; and recommendation.
Council Members, Director De La Garza, and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the
following topics: concerns about closing public access to water on a public right-of-way;
the property owner will be responsible for maintaining this property; no site plan exists;
and a concern that if the property owner puts up a fence it could be torn down.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Petitioner, Mateo Luera, 1329 Figueroa St., spoke in support of closing Figueroa Street.
He will fence off this property and put up a no trespassing sign.
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Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 30-31)
30. 24-0257 Motion authorizing execution of a three-year service agreement with Sweeping
Corporation of America, LLC of Seven Hills, Ohio, with an office located in San
Antonio, in an amount not to exceed of $2,379,132.40 to perform sweeping
services throughout the City to include the SPID corridor for Public Works, with
FY24 funding in the amount of $508,226 21 from the Stormwater Fund and
General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Council Members, Director of Public Works and Streets Ernesto De La Garza, and
Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa discussed the following topics: the
City will be sweeping the SPID corridor to supplement TxDOT's cycle; the City will
coordinate with TxDOT to remove dead palm trees and spray herbicide; and by 2027, the
street sweeping will all be done in house rather than hiring outside contractors.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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
Enactment No: M2024-033
31. 24-0108 Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment to the
30-year ground lease Landfill Gas and Lease Agreement dated May 11, 2023
with Corpus Christi Renewables, LLC (CCR) for payment to the City to install
and maintain the transmission pipeline from J. C Elliott Landfill to Cefe
Venezuela Landfill; to charge CCR a fee for construction of the pipeline up to
$1,776,795.29; to set a fee for operation of the pipeline; to waive royalties for
the first two years with monthly royalty payments to begin after the first two years;
and that CCR will be responsible for all future capital expenditures, monitoring
expenses, and maintenance costs related to J. C. Elliott well field; and providing
for publication and an effective date. (28-day delay required between readings)
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Solid Waste Services
David Lehfeldt discussed the following topics: this is a good news item in that it saves
the City money and gas created from landfill will be used instead of burned; Corpus
Christi Renewables, LLC (CCR) will pay the City's Gas Department for installation and
maintenance of the transmission pipeline from J.0 Elliott to Cefe Venezuela Landfill; and
the estimated initial investment for CCR is $1.8 million.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Campos. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32-33)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 32 and 33. The Council went into
Executive Session at 1:59 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 3:46
p.m.
32. 24-0313 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.
33. 24-0271 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.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 5:32 p.m.
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