HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 09/17/2024I 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 September 17, 2024
which were approved by the City Council on October 15, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 15th day of October 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
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Johnny Chae Heritage Baptist Church.
Pastor Johnny Chae, Heritage Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kegan Setliff, 12th grader Arlington Heights Christian School.
Kegan Setliff, 12th grader at Arlington Heights Christian 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. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 3)
1. 24-1572 Mayor's Presentation of the Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage
Month from September 15 to October 15
Mayor Guajardo read the Proclamation.
2. 24-1503 Conquer the Coast, presented by Al Arreola Jr., President & CEO of United
Chamber of Commerce
Chair of Conquer the Coast Sam Longoria presented information on the following
topics: event outlook; 2024 bike routes; a look at registrations; and registration and
proceeds.
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Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Mr. Longoria discussed the
following topics: 800 individuals have registered for the 66 mile bike route; and the
proceeds from this event go toward education, along with donating bicycles to
children.
3. 24-1352 FY 2024 3rd Quarter Budget Report
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topics:
presentation overview; general fund revenues; general fund expenses; FY 2024
budget initiative (all funds); HOT tax revenue; water fund revenues and expenses;
wastewater fund revenues and expenses; Capital Improvement Program; 3rd quarter
summary; and next steps.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., presented information in opposition to desalination.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., expressed concern about budget related items
and in opposition to desalination.
Anthony Aquino, 3901 Castle Ridge and Bruce Switalla 2818 Hulbirt St., spoke in
support of the COVID-19 consent form.
Mirza Pearson, 922 Coral Place, spoke on behalf of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week
and supporting local businesses.
Jason Page, 3515 Floyd St. and William Johnson, 338 Rosebud Ave., spoke in
opposition to Item 22.
Daniel Resley, 2313 Louisville Dr., shared a handout of the Corpus Christi Public
Library Collection Development Policy.
Kresten Cook, 4718 Mars Hill Dr., spoke in support of the DEAAG projects at Corpus
Christi Army Depot and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.
Mark Muenster and Emily Barrera, 1013 Barracuda Place, spoke in opposition to the
Inner Harbor desalination plant.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke in support of desalination and expressed
concern about less brush pickup.
Becky Moeller, 7217 Sparkle Sea, spoke about freedom of choice and in opposition to
desalination.
The following citizens spoke in opposition to censoring library books: Tom Tagliabue,
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6025 Ocean Dr., Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave., Autumn Hensiek, 322 Texas Ave.,
and Marilena Garza, 702 Furman Ave.
Jason Hale, 4421 Hamlin Dr., presented information in opposition to desalination.
Victoria Holland, 235 Ohio Ave., advocated on behalf of the Library Board to censor
library books.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the COVID-19 consent form: Ernest
Buck, 823 S. Water St., Scott Eliff, 929 Driftwood Place, Autumn Hensiek, 322 Texas
Ave., Marilena Garza, 702 Furman Ave., Sylvia Witworth, 36 Lakeshore Dr., Mary
Peterson, 210 Naples St., Allyson Larkin, 3261 Austin St., and Terri Burke, 500
Crawford, Houston, TX.
Shirin Delsooz, 6030 Tapestry Dr., advocated for protected bike paths.
Maggie Peacock, 4407 SE 28th Ave., spoke in opposition to desalination.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the
minutes: Margarita Thompson, 7314 Candy Ridge Rd.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (ITEMS 4 - 5)
4. 24-1332 Board of Adjustment - 2 vacancies
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit CC) - 8 vacancies
Planning Commission - 2 vacancies
Airport Zoning Commission - 2 vacancies
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Board of Adjustment:
Appointed: Jo M. Rios (Regular Member), Amanda M. Lesinksi (Alternate Member),
and Allan Potter (Alternate Member)
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit CC):
Reappointed: Michelle Braselton (At -Large), Chris Hamilton (At -Large), Alex Harris
(Short -Term Rental Industry), Richard Lomax (Restaurant Industry), LaToya D.
Rodriguez (At -Large), Jennifer J. Vela (Attraction Industry), and Natalie C. Villarreal
(At -Large)
Appointed: William "Hank" H. Harrison (Restaurant Industry)
Planning Commission:
Appointed: Ed Cantu and Trey Teichelman
Airport Zoning Commission:
Appointed: Ed Cantu and Trey Teichelman
5. 24-1531 Resolution nominating candidate(s) for the Nueces County Appraisal District
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Board of Directors.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 5.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented information on
the following topics: Texas Legislature requires changes; current appointed NCAD
Board of Directors prior to SB 2 Reforms; current appointed NCAD Board of Directors
after elections; 3 new publicly elected directors; 5 new appointed directors; tax
assessor -collector to become voting member; alter the total number of directors; and
changes to the Nueces County Appraisal District under SB2.
Council Members and Director Skrobarczyk discussed the following topics: voting for
five members could possibly weaken the Councils' voting interest; and the
nominations made today does not affect the election process in November.
The following individuals were nominated to the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District:
Deven S. Bhakta
Gerardo "Jerry" M. Garcia
Janie Gifford
Susie Sullivan
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Suckley, Council Member
Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 3 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter and Council Member Pusley
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033465
H. BUDGET RELATED ITEMS: (ITEMS 6 - 8)
6. 24-1576 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-50 regarding water
rates, effective January 1, 2025.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 6.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments 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 second reading and approved with
the following vote:
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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: 033465
7. 24-1563 One Reading Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 55-100
regarding wastewater rates effective January 1, 2025 and potential
amendment to the wastewater appropriations and related provisions in the
FY25 Operating Budget.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 7.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley, Chief
Operating Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly, Principal Consultant of
NewGen Strategies & Solutions Andy McCartney, Director of Management and
Budget Eddie Houlihan, Assistant Director of Management & Budget Amy Cowley,
Director of Water Systems and Support Services Nick Winkelmann, and Director of
Water System Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen discussed the following topics: the
consent decree is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to meet
certain requirements with an estimated cost of $750 million over 15 years; the reason
for the increase in the wastewater system is related to the storm water legacy debt; 50
percent of the storm water debt payment is coming from the wastewater fund balance
and 50 percent from the wastewater rate; the average homeowner will notice an
increase of $2.91 on their utility bill; the amount spent on Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contracts; and these rate increases do not include storm water
drainage.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on emergency and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Council Member Barrera, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council
Member Roy, Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Nay: 3 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez and Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033467
8. 24-1424 Ordinance adopting the Corpus Christi Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Capital
Budget, beginning October 1, 2024.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 8.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds presented information on the following
topics: FY25 proposed capital budget; money out the door annually-$350-400 million;
FY25 CIP summary; FY25 CIP funding sources; FY25 CIP projects not under
contract; and FY25 proposed capital budget.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Edmonds, Chief Operating
Officer of Corpus Christi Water Drew Molly, Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert,
Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young,
Director of Water System Infrastructure Wesley Nebgen, Fire Chief Brandon Wade,
and Managing Director of Specialized Public Finance Inc. Victor Quiroga discussed
the following topics: the City will spend between $350 to $400 million within the next
fiscal year; whether the Certificates of Obligation that are unencumbered can be
moved to the next Bond election; the worst time to cancel a project is while it is under
construction contract; the City has invested $10 million in researching water sources;
a concern with how projects are funded and why the projects cut were not funded by
debt; the Wesley Seale Boat Ramp at Sunrise Beach enhances recreational activities,
provides safety at Lake Corpus Christi, and allows monitoring at the dam; and the
City's expected interest rate trend.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Klein moved to amend the capital budget to remove funding for
desalination, seconded by Council Member Campos. The motion failed.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Suckley. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with
the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Pusley, Council Member
Suckley and Council Member Roy
Nay: 4 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033468
I. THREE - SIGNATURE MEMO ITEM: (ITEM 9)
9. 24-1445 Motion directing the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District
(CCNCPHD) be required to read and provide in writing to prospective
COVID-19 mRNA gene therapy vaccine recipients the following information
and sign a COVID-19 mRNA immunization consent form before administering
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the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, as requested by Council Members Mike
Pusley, Michael Hunter, and Gil Hernandez.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 9.
Director of Public Health Fauzia Khan stated the Health Department does not
recommend the COVID-19 mRNA informed consent form requirement because it is
incomplete, inaccurate, and unverified.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Sony Peronel,
Director Khan, and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the following topics:
concerns with legal consequences and the possible negative impact on health care;
how to determine if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's list was
examined in depth; and whether the COVID-19 vaccine could be eliminated
completely from the health department.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens spoke in support of the COVID-19 mRNA immunization consent
form: Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Patricia Anderson, 409 Grant Place,
Melinda De Los Santos, 611 Gulf Shore Place, and Samuel Fryer, 2222 Cardinales
Lane.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hernandez moved to amend the motion as follows: Motion directing
the Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District (CCNCPHD) be required to
provide in writing to prospective COVID-19 mRNA gene therapy vaccine recipients the
following information on the COVID-19 mRNA notification form before administering
the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, seconded by Council Member Hunter. The motion
failed with the following vote:
Aye: 4 - Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Pusley and
Council Member Roy
Nay: 5 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Suckley, Council Member
Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
J. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 10 - 11)
10. 24-1552 Briefing on the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Trust Fund analysis
work plan and timeline.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 10.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the following
topic: schedule/deliverables/timeline.
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Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: who are the
members of Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) subcommittee; and in
2025, staff will provide to Council CIAC's analysis for trust fund versus impact fees.
11. 24-1147 Art Center of Corpus Christi Briefing, Presented by Dianna Bluntzer,
Executive Director of Art Center of Corpus Christi
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Executive Director of Art Center of Corpus Christi Dianna Bluntzer presented
information on the following topics: Board of Governors; stewardship of city asset;
serving Artists and the Art Curious; advancing a cultural economy; empowering our
community; Clay Studio renovation; 2024 budget; looking ahead; and a casual and
friendly place.
Council Members and Executive Director Bluntzer discussed the following topics: the
Art Center has extended their hours in addition to increasing the student population;
there were a few issues at the Clay Studio that have been addressed; the Art Center
makes a 30 percent profit from art sales; and the City is responsible for maintaining
major projects at the Art Center.
K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 12 - 30)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 21 and 22 were withdrawn by
staff. Items 13 and 23 were pulled for individual consideration.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 13, 21, 22 and 23, seconded by Council Member Barrera. 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
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
12. 24-1562 Approval of the September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
13. 24-1460 Zoning Case No. ZN8340, Cypress Point Capital LLC (District 5). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near Farm -to -Market Road 2444 (FM-2444/Staples
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Street) and County Road 43 (CR-43) from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District and the "RS-22" Single -Family
District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication.
(Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval).
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 13.
Council Member Klein asked to pull 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:
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: 033469
14. 24-1463 Zoning Case No. ZN8348, City of Corpus Christi (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 508 South Nineteenth Street from the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District to the "RS-6" Single -Family 6 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: 033470
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
15. 24-1420 Motion authorizing execution of a two-year service agreement, with a
one-year option, with Dana Safety Supply, Inc. of Greensboro, North
Carolina, with an office in Harlingen, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an
amount not to exceed $654,845.77 for installation of parts and equipment to
30 additional Ford F-150 Responder Patrol Units and one additional
Chevrolet Tahoe K9 Unit, with FY 2024 funding of $312,738.60 from the Fleet
Equipment Replacement Fund, $196,162.49 from the Crime Control Fund,
$104,246.20 from the General Fund and $41,698.48 from the Law
Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-149
16. 24-1348 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two
one-year options, with Polydyne Inc. of Riceboro, Georgia, in an amount not
to exceed $1,007,845.00, with a potential amount up to $3,023,535.00 if the
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options are exercised, for purchase of sludge dewatering polymer, utilized by
Corpus Christi Water (CCW), with FY2024 funding of $83,987.08 from the
Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-150
17. 24-1347 Resolution authorizing a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year
options, with OMI Industries, Inc., of Palatine, Illinois, in an amount not to
exceed $134,475.75, with a potential up to $403,427.25 if the options are
exercised, for the purchase of the odor control agent, Ecosorb 505, utilized
by the Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant, with FY 2024 funding of
$11,206.31 from the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033471
18. 24-1441 Resolution authorizing the purchase of one replacement Kut Kwick slope
master mower from Kut Kwick Corporation, of Brunswick, Georgia, to mow
grass and tall brush at the Wesley Seale Dam for the Corpus Christi Water
Department, in the amount of $84,000.00, with FY 2024 funding from the
Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033472
19. 24-1464 Resolution authorizing the purchase of computer servers, support, and
extended warranty from DataOn, a division of Area Electronics Systems, Inc.,
of Anaheim, California, for the City-wide enterprise system comprised of 29
departments and to provide a backup for MetroCom, for $731,250, with
FY2024 funding from the Information Technology and MetroCom Funds.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033473
20. 24-1467 Motion authorizing execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Cooperative
Purchase Agreement with Samsara, Inc. extending the term three years and
for additional fleet tracking hardware and software licenses for internal
operational trucks for $202,383.96, and a total contract amount not to exceed
$251,135.46, with FY2024 funding of $67,555.32 from the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-151
21. 24-1355 Motion authorizing execution of a one -month service agreement with Mega
LED Technology, of Grand Prairie, for $182,517.00 to purchase, remove and
install a digital sign board for Gas Operations, with FY 2024 funding from the
Gas Operations and Corpus Christi Water Funds.
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This Item was withdrawn.
22. 24-1419 Motion authorizing the purchase of studio equipment from B&H Foto and
Electronics, dba B&H, of New York City, for $300,561.88 through the OMNIA
Partners, for studio room production equipment for Communications, with FY
2024 funding from the PEG Cable fund.
This Item was withdrawn.
Consent - Capital Projects
23. 24-1518 Motion awarding a construction contract to Jhabores Construction Company,
Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for the Nueces Bay Boulevard & Poth Lane
Waterline Replacement project in an amount of $11,219,911.80, located in
Council District 1, with FY 2024 funding available from the American Rescue
Plan Act and Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Council Member Suckley asked to pull this item to abstain.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Motion was passed 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
Enactment No: M2024-152
24. 24-1519 Motion authorizing a professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews
& Newnam, Inc. (LAN), Corpus Christi, Texas, to provide design, bid, and
construction phase services for E. Navigation Blvd Water Line Replacement
in an amount not to exceed $1,068,425.00, located in Council District 1, with
FY 2024 funding available from Water Capital Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-153
General Consent Items
25. 24-1493 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application of up to
$330,000 to the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military
Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance
Grant Program for the replacement of 15 Condensate Return Stations with
new and larger Condensate Return Stations for heating and humidity
reduction at the Corpus Christi Army Depot Building 8; this grant application
requires a match contribution of up to $39,600 from the City to fund project
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management and grant administration services.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033474
26. 24-1509 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application of up to
$988,567.12 to the Office of the Governor for funding from the Texas Military
Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance
Grant Program to remove and replace two aging and deteriorating pumps and
motors at a wastewater lift station within the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
(NASCC) and to install two new diesel -powered emergency generators at the
lift station; the grant will require a match contribution of up to $269,609.22
from the City to fund project management and grant administration services.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033475
27. 24-1528 Resolution authorizing a two-year professional services agreement, for state
governmental relations services with Focused Advocacy, LLC for $129,000
per year with annual 3% increase plus $4200 per year for expenses, with
option to extend by mutual agreement for up two additional two-year terms,
beginning October 1, 2024.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033476
28. 24-1544 Resolution authorizing a two-year professional services agreement for federal
governmental relations services with Hance Scarborough, LLP for $85,800
per year, beginning October 1, 2024.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033477
29. 24-1435 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year professional services
agreement with Nueces County for Mental Health and Intellectual
Disabilities, a unit of local government in the State of Texas, for
comprehensive mental health screening and navigation support, for an
amount not to exceed $64,000.00, with FY 2025 funding from the
1115 Waiver Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-154
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
30. 24-1517 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $99,976.50
from the Texas Department of Transportation for the 2025 Comprehensive
Selective Traffic Enforcement Project for overtime for sworn officers to
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increase traffic enforcement in Corpus Christi, with a City match of
$30,234.37 in fringe benefits and fuel expenses, with funds available from the
FY 2025 General Fund; and appropriating $99,976.50 in the Police Grants
Fund. (6 votes required)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:46 p.m. Mayor Guajardo
reconvened the meeting at 2:31 p.m.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 31 - 34)
31. 24-1534 Ordinance authorizing a 40-year ground lease with one 10-year automatic
renewal term with the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) for
Malibu Heights Park (5.502-acre) and the adjacent Carroll Woods Park
(1.232-acre) in an amount of $1.00 annually and other good and valuable
consideration, located in Council District 3, near the intersection of Tripoli
Drive and Fresno Drive for the proposed expansion of a new Yeager
Elementary School. (28-day delay and publication) (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Hunter 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
32. 24-1438 Zoning Case No. ZN8268, JAR Development, LLC (District 5). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 7868 Yorktown Boulevard from the "RS-4.5"
Single -Family 4.5 District to the "CN-2" Neighborhood Commercial District"
providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning
Commission and staff recommend approval) (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or public.
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Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve Items 32-34, seconded by Council
Member Klein. These Ordinances were 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
33. 24-1439 Zoning Case No. ZN8336, Shafinury Morteza (District 4). Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 2201 Rodd Field Road from the "ON" Neighborhood
Office District to the "CG-2" General Commercial; providing for a penalty not
to exceed $2,000 and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff
recommend approval) (6 votes required)
See Item 32.
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
34. 24-1440 Zoning Case No. ZN8359, Horizon Land Properties, LLC, (District 4).
Ordinance rezoning a property at or near 601 Graham Road from the "RM-1"
Multi -Family District to the "RS-4.5" Single -Family and "CG-2" General
Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval) (6 votes
required)
See Item 32.
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. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 35 - 37)
35. 24-1392 Motion authorizing execution of a three-year Professional Service Agreement
with Iteris, Inc. of Santa Ana, California with an office in Austin, Texas,
through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed
$1,156,743.60, for the purchase of ClearGuide Roadways Service and
ClearGuide Signal Performance Measures software, a one-time expense for
VantageRadius Plus advanced radar detection equipment, Video Wall, and
Traffic Signal installation and Integration Assistance in support of the Public
Works Department Traffic Management Center (TMC), with FY 2024 funding
from the Street Fund.
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Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 35.
Director of Public Works Ernest De La Garza presented information on the following
topics: traffic management center; video wall upgrade; traffic analytic software; radar
equipment; assistance; and staffs recommendation.
Council Members, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young, Director De La Garza,
Assistant Director of Finance Josh Chronley, and Assistant Director of Public Works
Renee Couture discussed the following topics: this agreement will begin the process
to coordinate signal lights; Iteris Inc. of Santa Ana, CA is the only company available
to provide this type of software; these eight 55-inch monitors were priced as a panel
and not individually; this new technology will not allow for surveillance, the purpose of
it is to collect data; the current monitors are experiencing issues with outages and
poor resolution as a result of age, so replacement is recommended; the intersections
are chosen based on high traffic volume; and this software will regulate timing of the
signal lights to improve traffic flow.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Suckley. 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: M2024-155
36. 24-1551 Motion authorizing the Fifth Amended and Restated Management Services
Agreement between the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
(VCC) and the City of Corpus Christi, for a five-year contract term.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36.
Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert stated Exhibit B to the Bylaws was
inadvertently left off the contract.
Council Members and Assistant City Manager Hurlbert discussed the following topics:
the amendment to the Bylaws aligns the fiscal year with the calendar year; and the
recommendation is to renew the contract for five years and to increase the Group
Incentive Program annual funding.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Suckley. This Motion was passed and approved with the following vote:
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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: M2024-156
37. 23-1961 Ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the lease with the Art Community
Center of Corpus Christi, Inc. (Art Center) to expand the current premises
from Cooper's Alley to Lomax Street, for construction of new facilities and
capital projects with costs of the project to be borne solely by the Art Center,
including maintenance of the parking lots, landscaping, and new facilities to
the Art Center; and providing for severance, publication, and an effective
date. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37.
A Council Member and Executive Director of Art Center of Corpus Christi Dianna
Bluntzer discussed the following topic: with regard to a Council Member's concern
about the lack of parking spaces at the Art Center, parking is also available at Sherrill
Park nearby.
Council Member Hunter 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
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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Public Comment 9-17-2024
1 Date of Meeting 9/17/2024
Name Margarita Thompson
Street Address: 7314 Candy Ridge Rd
Address City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78413
Are you a resident of Corpus Christi? Yes
What district do you reside in? District 5
Topic COVID VACCINE
Agenda Item Number NOT KNOWN
Why on earth would the council approved a motion to make it more difficult for the medical
Describe Feedback: professionals to provide COVID 19 VACCINATIONS and put our public health at risk? Anyone with
an ounce of sense know the vaccine is the best way to prevent another pandemic and save lives.
Provide an email to receive a copy of
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your submission.
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