HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 05/13/2024 - WorkshopI HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the minutes of the
Workshop Meeting of the Corpus Christi City Council of May 13, 2024, which were
approved by the City Council on July 16, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 16th day of July 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
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City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes
City Council Workshop
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
cctexas.com
Monday, May 13, 2024
1:00 PM Council Chambers
FY 2025 Budget Goal Setting Workshop
A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
B. 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 - Paulette Guajardo, Roland Barrera, Gil Hernandez, Michael Hunter, Sylvia Campos, Dan
Suckley, Everett Roy, Mike Pusley, and Jim Klein
C. FY 2025 Budget Goal Setting
1. 24-0744 FY 2025 Budget Goal Setting
City Manager Peter Zanoni stated the revenues starting October 1, 2024 are not going to
be as strong as the last two years due to the decrease in property value growth.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topics:
budget calendar; financial/budegetary policies; financial overview, revenue forecast,
financial outlook- FY 2023 actuals compared to estimated; financial overview, revenue
forecast, financial outlook -revenue forecast for FY 2024; financial outlook -our current
dilemma; financial outlook -Texas and Corpus Christi impacts; and future mandated
increases for maintenance and operations.
A Council Member and CFO Sanchez discussed the following topic: the general funds
consist of 30 percent of the budget.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topic: new Fire Station
No. 3.
There were no comments from the Council.
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Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: police training
academy.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Police Chief Markle discussed the
following topics: a cost comparison will be done for city crews to handle custodial and
mowing services; the police department needs to retain the Corona police training
facility; and utility and phone services will be a new expense for this new building.
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics:
Bill Witt Aquatic Center; Water Garden; North Beach bathroom facility; Cole Park splash
pad; and Northside/Hillcrest aquatic center.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Hurlbert, and
Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd discussed the following topics: the
anticipated annual costs for the aquatic center are recurring and can increase or
decrease depending on usage; to consider charging an entrance fee into the aquatic
center to earn revenue; concerns about the proposed cost of security services; to ensure
that cleaning services at Cole Park Pier are not done during peak time; a request that the
City investigate partnering with the downtown museums and facilities that currently have
security services to share costs; a rental fee will be implemented for use of the Water
Garden; a request for a report of maintenance costs for all splash pads; and the drought
management plan will be revisited regarding swimming pools and splash pads.
Assistant City Manager Steve Viera presented information on the following topics: Code
Enforcement year two of CDBG grant transition to general fund; and developer
participation agreements.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Viera, Director of Development Services Al
Raymond, and Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa discussed the
following topics: a request for a code enforcement report when a structure is considered
a public safety issue; how to improve the 311 services with regard to code enforcement
officers; and how effective is the process for adjudicating citations.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topic:
advance funding agreements with TxDOT.
There were no comments from the Council.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topic: collective
bargaining agreement -Fire.
There were no comments from the Council.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: collective
bargaining agreement -Police; police staffing plan; and police FY 2025 vehicles.
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Council Members and Police Chief Markle discussed the following topics: the police
department is in need of 40 additional police vehicles; a desire to increase the homeless
and crisis unit; and motorcycles and bicycles are also in demand.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topics: Fire -four person
staffing continuance; four person staffing five-year plan; Re-org of Fire Department;
Re-org of Fire Department -current; and Re-org of Fire Department -proposed.
Council Members and Fire Chief Wade discussed the following topics: duties would be
reorganized and pay structure would change based on promotion; and changes are to
increase efficiency and safety.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topics:
Corpus Christi Retirement System (CCFRS); history of contribution rates; and funding
levels for both pension plans.
Council Members and CFO Sanchez discussed the following topics: a request to revisit
the CCFRS in the near future; and to consider exploring health care fund balances to
assist with funding the pension plans.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topics:
streets; and backfilling street maintenance fee.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Assistant City Manager Young
discussed the following topics: if the 1/8 cent sales tax is used towards residential
streets, can the convention center still be renovated; a request for a citywide breakdown
of how many potholes have been filled and how many residential streets have been
repaired from a year ago versus three years ago; and to utilize any additional funding
sources for a more permanent solution for the worst streets.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topic:
animal care services.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, CFO Sanchez, and Interim Director of
Animal Care Service Kathleen Chapa discussed the following topics: the importance of
increasing funding for Vector Control; Human Resources is reviewing salaries for Animal
Care Officers; desires to increase the spay/neuter marketing campaign; and updating
animal care ordinances is a goal.
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topic:
Industrial District Agreements.
There were no comments from the Council.
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Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topics:
property taxes -preliminary values; and property taxes.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and CFO Sanchez discussed the
following topics: a request for the City to provide to the community preliminary values for
property taxes; and how the most recent legislative change has affected revenues with
regard to property taxes.
Assistant Director of Public Works Gabriel Hinojosa presented information on the
following topics: fees and rates; storm water fee; and storm water service
enhancements.
Council Members and Assistant Director Hinojosa discussed the following topics: how
curbs and gutters are assessed from last year versus this year; and how to maximize
funding and save taxpayer dollars.
Assistant City Manager Neiman Young presented information on the following topic:
solid waste fee.
There were no comments from the Council.
Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly presented information on the following topic:
water/wastewater rates.
There were no comments from the Council.
Fire Chief Brandon Wade presented information on the following topic: fire department
fees.
Council Members and Fire Chief Wade discussed the following topics: the Lift Assist fee
will be $500 that will be billed to the requesting facility; whether the fire service fee for out
of county residents has been adjusted; and a request for staff to provide collectability
data.
Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez presented information on the following topic:
animal care services proposed fee increase.
Council Members and CFO Sanchez discussed the following topics: a concern about the
proposed fee increase for adopting a domestic dog or cat; what other entities charge for
adoption; and an owner can be cited for dumping an animal.
D. Adjournment
Mayor Guajardo recessed this meeting at 5:19 p.m. See continuation of meeting on the
May 21, 2024 City Council Minutes, Item 30.
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