HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/21/2024I 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 May 21, 2024 which
were approved by the City Council on June 11, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 1 lth day of June 2024.
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Rick Barrera with Believe Church.
Pastor Rick Barrera with Believe Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Marley Byrant, Junior at Harold T. Branch High School.
Marley Byrant, Junior at Harold T. Branch High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box to call the roll of the required Charter
Officers.
Assistant City Secretary Stephanie Box 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 Assistant
City Secretary Stephanie Box
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. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEM 1)
1. 24-0725 2nd Annual Endurance Fest, Presented by Sergio Gonzalez, Assistant Director
of Parks and Recreation
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the 2nd Annual Endurance Fest at Water's Edge
Park from June 7-9, 2024.
Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation Sergio Gonzalez presented information on
the following topics: Endurance Fest 2024 schedule of events; 2023 Endurance Fest;
and registration and proceeds.
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F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
Bob Catalano, 201 Surfside Blvd., expressed concern about public parking on his
property and safety issues of beach erosion.
Ron Graban, 202 Surfside Blvd., expressed concern about safety issues of beach
erosion and poor infrastructure on North Beach.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to the Inner Harbor desalination: Jason Hale,
4421 Hamlin Dr., John Weber, 609 Naples St., and Mark Muenster, 1015 Luxor Dr.
Susie Luna Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke about City Council duties.
Joshua De Leon, 5914 Colorado Dr., spoke about prohibiting smoking in all public
spaces and city -owned parks.
Isabel Araiza, 326 Poenisch Dr., spoke about the use of sales tax dollars, and a desire to
use Type A funds on streets and sidewalks.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., spoke about city leader grievances.
Eli McKay, 1008 Marguerite St., spoke in support of the Hillcrest Area improvements,
and in support of affordable housing.
Sierra Barnard, 16110 Broomsedge St., expressed concern about animal control.
John Hendricks, 622 Texas Ave., spoke about the City's industrial policy.
The following individual submitted a written public comment which is attached to the
minutes: Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
I. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 21)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 were
pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
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Items 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20, seconded by Council Member Barrera. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy
Abstained: 0
2. 24-0824 Approval of the May 8, 2024 Workshop Minutes and the May 14, 2024 Regular
Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
3. 24-0513 Ordinance appropriating $269,814.00 in the Health Grant Fund from an increase
in the STI/HIV Prevention Services Program Grant from the Department of State
Health Services (DSHS) to provide STI/HIV prevention and control services for
the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025; and authorizing four
grant positions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033358
4. 24-0545 Ordinance authorizing acceptance and future amendments of the Center for
Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Grant for $205,548.00 with a
cash or in -kind match of $20,555.00 from the Department of State Health
Services (DSHS); and appropriating $205,548.00 in the Health Grant Fund to
provide Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Level 3 chemical laboratory surge
capacity activities from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025; and authorizing two
grant positions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033359
5. 24-0305 Ordinance abandoning, vacating, and closing 0.574 acres of unimproved public
right-of-way for the Fair Market Value of $380,000.00 identified as Sand Dollar
Avenue, a portion of Block 27 Padre Island No.1, conditioned on petitioner,
Donny Shellenbarger, meeting specified conditions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033360
6. 24-0655 Zoning Case No. ZN8199, Barajas Family Corporation (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 3345 Gollihar Road and 4500 Kirkwood Drive
from the "ON" Neighborhood Office District and the "RS-6" Single -Family 6
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District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial 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: 033361
7. 24-0657 Zoning Case No. ZN8200, Barajas Family Corporation (District 2). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 2823 South Port Avenue and 2511 San Jacinto
Drive from the "CG-2" General Commercial District and the "RS-6"
Single -Family 6 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).
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033362
8. 24-0658 Zoning Case No. ZN7974, Leslie Lopez (District 1). Ordinance rezoning a
property at or near 110 Rolling Acres Drive from the "RS-6" Single -Family 6
District to the "ON/SP" Neighborhood Office District with a Special Permit;
Providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend approval to the "ON/SP" Neighborhood
Office District with a Special Permit.)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033363
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
9. 24-0382 Motion authorizing execution of a three-year supply agreement with Mobotrex,
Inc., of Davenport, Iowa, for $506,250.00, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, for
the purchase of 45 replacement traffic signal control cabinets to be used by the
Public Works Department, with FY 2024 funding of $84,375.00 from the Streets
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-070
10. 24-0487 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year service agreement, with two one-year
options, with CSI Consolidated, LLC, dba AIMS Companies, of Pearland, in an
amount not to exceed $1,380,178.75 and a potential amount up to
$4,140,536.25 if options are exercised, for closed circuit televised inspection
and cleaning of storm water lines for the Public Works Department, with FY 2024
funding of $575,074.48 from the Storm Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-071
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11. 24-0482 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with a one-year
option, with Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC, of Birmingham, Alabama, with
an office in San Antonio, in an amount not to exceed $488,160.00 and up to
$976,320.00 if the option is exercised, for cold -mix, cold laid asphalt for the
Public Works Department, with FY 2024 funding of $203,400.00 from the Street
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-072
12. 24-0791 Motion ratifying the repair of a 2017 Gradall XL3100 in the amount of
$63,390.66 and authorizing payment thereof to Waukesha Pearce Industries,
LLC of Houston, Texas, with FY 2024 funding from the Storm Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-073
13. 24-0213 Motion authorizing the purchase of a wastewater utility line inspection system
with camera and accessories from Patterson Equipment Company, of Magnolia,
Texas, through the TIPS Cooperative, for $73,635.50, to be utilized by Corpus
Christi Water (CCW), with FY 2024 funding from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-074
14. 24-0627 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment #2 to the agreement with Xylem
Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc., to increase the quantities of labor, parts, and
materials for necessary repairs to Flygt pumps and motors for Corpus Christi
Water in the amount of $300,000.00, with funding from the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-075
15. 23-1371 Motion authorizing the execution of an eight -month service agreement with
Williams Scotsman, Inc., of Baltimore, Maryland, with an office in Corpus Christi,
for $317,817.14, for the purchase and installation of a modular building for office
space for Solid Waste Services, with FY 2024 funding from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
A Council Member, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Solid Waste Services
David Lehfeldt discussed the following topics: the permit is in process for a new transfer
station, along with a new administration building.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Roy. 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
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2024-076
16. 24-0554
Motion authorizing execution of two one-year professional service agreements,
each having two one-year options, for a combined amount not to exceed
$250,000.00, with P.A.A.C. People Assisting Animal Control for $150,000.00
and The Cattery, Inc., for $100,000.00, with a potential total amount up to
$750,000.00 if options are exercised, to provide spay and neuter services, with
FY 2024 funding of $125,000.00 from the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members, Director of Animal Care Services Kathleen Chapa, and President of
People Assisting Animal Control Cheryl Martinez discussed the following topics: a
request for success metrics of spay and neuter services; and to address the large dog
population in that it causes a public safety concern.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Mayor Guajardo.
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: M2024-077
Consent - Capital Projects
17. 24-0751 Motion awarding a construction contract to Gourley Contracting, LLC., for the
City Wide Park Upgrades - Salinas Park to install a new fall zone and make
drainage improvements located in Council District 3, in the amount of
$483,267.30 with FY 2024 funding available from the Park Capital Improvement
Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Council Members, Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd, Assistant Director of
Parks and Recreation Sergio Gonzalez, and Assistant Director of Engineering Project
Management Ratna Pottumuthu discussed the following topics: concerns about the
timing of these improvements; and only the fall zone is being replaced, not the equipment.
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Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Klein. 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: M2024-078
General Consent Items
18. 24-0509 Motion authorizing two Interlocal Cooperation Agreements (ILA) with Texas
Water Development Board (TWDB) in the amount of $88,758.00 for the
volumetric survey of Choke Canyon Reservoir and $77,606.00 for a volumetric
survey of Lake Corpus Christi Reservoir for a total not to exceed amount of
$166,364.00, both located outside the City limits with FY 2024 funding available
from the Water Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Council Members, Chief Operations Officer Drew Molly, and Water Resource Manager
Esteban Ramos discussed the following topics: it is good practice to perform volumetric
studies of large reservoirs; dredging of the lake may be considered based on data, but
risks are involved; and staff will analyze the cost benefit of dredging.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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: M2024-079
19. 24-0786 Resolution authorizing execution of a Third Amendment to the Contract between
the City of Corpus Christi and San Patricio Municipal Water District for the
Supply of Treated Water to reduce the Take -or -Pay contracted amount of
15,000-acre feet per year to 12,760-acre feet per year, as requested by the
designated customer, Gulf Coast Growth Ventures.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033364
20. 24-0727 Resolution setting a public hearing in City Hall Council Chambers on July 16,
2024, to consider the possible adoption of water, wastewater, storm water, and
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roadway impact fees for the City of Corpus Christi and its extraterritorial
jurisdiction.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Council Member Hernandez expressed concern about the lack of information, so he will
be voting no.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033365
21. 24-0050 Motion authorizing a Development Participation Agreement with Ashlar Interests,
LLC, located in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 in an amount not to
exceed $1,500,000 for public infrastructure improvements to the Effluent
Waterline from the Whitecap Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-080
J. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:23 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
K. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 25)
22. 24-0670 Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of 7 lots (0.55 acres total) of surplus land
located at or near 526, 528, 530, 532, 536, and 538 19th Street to Thanksgiving
Homes for $10 per lot and development of affordable housing; and authorizing
an option to purchase contract and related sale and conveyance to Thanksgiving
Homes for the purchase of 7 lots (0.65 acres -total) of surplus land located at or
near 429 Marguerite Street, 503, 505, 507, 515, 517, and 519 18th Street for
$10 per lot and development of affordable housing. (District 1)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
A Council Member stated these affordable home projects are good news for District 1
and thanked the Ed Rachal Foundation.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley 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 Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Suckley
23. 24-0668 Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of 7 lots (0.46 acres total) of surplus land
located at or near 2203 Morris Street and 715 19th Street to DSW Homes, LLC
for $10 per lot and development of affordable housing; and authorizing an option
to purchase contract and related sale and conveyance with DSW Homes, LLC
for the purchase of 10 lots (0.66 acres -total) of surplus land located at or near
2211, 2217 2219, 2307, 2309, and 2311 Morris Street for $10 per lot and
development of affordable housing. (District 1)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 23-25.
A Council Member's request for the City to consider hiring local companies in the future.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
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
24. 24-0669 Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of 6 lots (0.52 acres total) of surplus land
located at or near 2304, 2312, and 2324 Mary Street to Habitat for Humanity
Corpus Christi, Inc. for $10 per lot and development of affordable housing; and
authorizing an option to purchase contract and related sale and conveyance with
Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi, Inc for the purchase of 6 lots (0.43
acres -total) of surplus land located at or near 504 and 623 20th Street, 2221
Marguerite Street, and 2614 Mary Street for $10 per lot and development of
affordable housing. (District 1)
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See Item 23.
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
25. 24-0641 Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of 9 lots (0.6 acres total) of surplus land
located at or near 2022, 2028, and 2034 Mary Street and 502 and 508 18th
Street to Community Development Corporation Of Brownsville, dba cdcb 1 come
dream come build, for $10 per lot and development of affordable housing; and
authorizing an option to purchase contract and related sale and conveyance with
cdcb I come dream come build for the purchase of 8 lots (0.59 acres -total) of
surplus land located at or near 508, 510, 512, 514, 516, 518, and 520 19th
Street for $10 per lot and development of affordable housing. (District 1)
See Item 23.
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
L. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 26 - 27)
26. 24-0374 Resolution amending City Council Policy 28 which outlines the guidelines for
awarding contracts when projects are bid with both concrete and asphalt
pavement and approving pavement design recommendations for the Bond 2022
Street projects.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Council Members and Director of Public Works Ernest De La Garza discussed the
following topics: to consider the cost comparison for demolition of asphalt versus
concrete; and the City recommends awarding the concrete bid when the cost difference
is below $125,000 per lane mile.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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 Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033366
27. 24-0747 Resolution repurposing prior unused bond funds and authorizing a construction
contract to Gerke Excavating, Inc. for the reconstruction of Brownlee Boulevard
from Staples Street to Morgan Avenue, with new asphalt pavement, sidewalks,
curbs and gutters, installation of ADA compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement
markings, upgraded street illumination and traffic signals, and Utilities
improvements in the amount of $7,725,813.45, located in Council District 2 with
FY 2024 funding available from the Street Bond 2014 & 2020, Storm Water,
Water, Wastewater and Gas Capital Funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 27.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant Director of Finance and
Procurement Josh Chronley discussed the following topics: a concern whether this
company is capable of achieving the reconstruction project; and the anticipated
completion is November 2025.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Campos moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Klein. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 2 - Council Member Hunter and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033367
M. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 28 - 30)
28. 24-0784 Mary Rhodes Pipeline Condition Assessment and Pipeline Improvement Plan
Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 28.
Chief Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly and Interim Director of Water
Systems Nick Winkelmann presented information on the following topics: Mary Rhodes
Pipeline (MRP) I; MRP II; MRP I and II water sources -Lake Texana/LNRA and Colorado
River; eastern basin (LNRA and Colorado River) water availability versus water taken;
MRP I and II operational and contractual expenses; pipeline components; pump stations;
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pumping schedules; MRP repair parts inventory; pipe design and pressure class/rating;
project goals; project timeline; assessment methods; findings and observations; erosion
and shallow cover areas; pressure exceedance 46 MGD (schedule 2B)-Bloomington to
Woodsboro; pressure exceedance 55-58 MGD (schedule 3)- LNRA to Bloomington -July
2022; pressure exceedance: 55-58 MGD (schedule 3)-Woodsboro to ONSWTP; pipe
rating and actual pressure; action items and recommendations; parallel pipeline
installation; parallel pipeline cost and rate impact; projected potential rate impact by
customer class; and parallel pipeline installation timeline.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, COO Molly, and Interim Director
Winkelmann discussed the following topics: the new pipe could have a higher pressure
rating; what is causing the pressure spike at Garcitas Creek; the demand of pipe
pressure in the past versus the present; the estimated life of a pipeline is 50 years; the
need of flexible flow rates; if the current flow of water could cause another blowout before
repairs are made; and how much water lost from Garcitas Creek in the December 2023
pipe break.
29. 24-0726 Hillcrest Area Parks Improvements Briefing
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topics:
Harbor Bridge development strategy; background; area map; connectivity map;
Washington Coles Park; and T.C. Ayers Park.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant City Manager Young
discussed the following topics: the City's share for this project is $14 million; a request of
a map including parks, depicting residential homes and property owned by the Port of
Corpus Christi; the community requested a softball field versus a soccer field; the
importance of maintaining shade from trees and structures; if the City can achieve all
these projects in District 1 simultaneously; and a request for a cost breakdown of all
amenities.
30. 24-0810 Continuation of FY 25 Budget Goal Setting Presentation
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Director of Management and Budget Eddie Houlihan presented information on the
following topics: development services fees; other budget requests for FY 2025; legal
representations for City Council Members; lifeguard program enhancements; existing
sidewalk network; and health department.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Public Works Ernest De La
Garza, and Director of Public Health Fauzia Khan discussed the following topics: a
Council Member commended staff for implementing the lifeguard program
enhancements; an assessment of sidewalks needs to be completed before a program
can be created; the importance of adding sidewalks to the Northwest area of the City;
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and staff is looking into additional funding sources for the health department.
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 4:19 p.m
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cooling centers. We have already been
experiencing heat advisories and also
warnings from ERCOT to reduce electricity
use. Last summer there were heat advisories
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centers as cooling centers. We need a low or
no barrier shelter for people as well. This
would give the community more options on
where to go. Many homes in the city are not
properly cooled or due to the economy
people cannot use or do not have air
conditioning. We need to offer more
alternatives than the libraries and
community centers as cooling centers.
Furthermore, the funds to operate as cooling
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