HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/15/2024I 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 October 15, 2024 which
were approved by the City Council on October 22, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 22nd day of October 2024.
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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, October 15, 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 11:32 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Father Raju Thottanaara with St. Peter Prince of the
Apostle.
Father Raju Thottanaara with St. Peter Prince of the Apostle, gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Zak Hinojosa, 2nd grader Los Encinos Elementary School.
Zak Hinojosa, second grader at Los Encinos Elementary 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 - 2)
1. 24-1702 63rd Annual Texas Jazz Festival, October 18 to October 20
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced the 63rd Annual Texas Jazz Festival to be held
October 18-20 with an expected attendance of 30,000 people.
President of Texas Jazz Festival Society Nick Martinez thanked Council and City staff for
their support in this event. Proceeds from this event go to Texas A&M University Corpus
Christi, Texas A&M University Kingsville, Del Mar College and charities.
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2. 24-1712 Airport Outdoor Patio and Bar Grand Opening
City Manager Peter Zanoni gave an update about the Airport Outdoor Patio and Bar
Grand Opening, which will be held on October 17.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
The following citizens advocated to update the library policies to censor certain books at
public libraries: Shawn Flanagan, 4218 Herndon St., Brian and Katy O'Callaghan, 414
Chase Dr., Juan Rodriguez, 7914 Vishal Dr., Daniel Resley, 2313 Louisville Dr., and
Melinda De Los Santos, 611 Gulf Shore Place.
John Weber, 609 Naples St., presented information about the Open Meetings Act
provision.
The following citizens spoke in support of Item 17, Small Business Assistance
Agreements: Joe Hopkins, 6009 Lago Vista Dr., Hilario Ortega, Jr., 6765 Wood Iron Dr.,
Christopher Tichacek, 2114 Pajaro Lane, Michelle Roddel, 2417 Nemec St., Gary
Aguilar, 6017 Garden Court, Joel Gonzalez, 6013 Oriental Ave., Michael Stineman, 7522
Vaquero Dr., and Susan Glass, 617 Catalina Place.
Elena Martinez, 9320 South Padre Island Dr., spoke about the audit committee meeting
and updating city policies.
Susie Saldana, 4710 Hakel Dr., spoke about city council processes and city lawsuits.
Brian O'Callaghan, 414 Chase Dr., asked the City to consider not adding fluoride back
into the water.
Rachel Caballero, 522 Hancock Ave., commended the fire department for their service,
asked that Council members approve the City Manager's monthly reimbursement
expenses, and requested an audit on OVG360.
Jan Roberson, 3933 Wagner Lee Dr. and Philip Magasich, 14313 Scallop St., spoke
about Padre Island National Seashore's Sea Turtle Science Recovery program.
Jason Hale, 4421 Hamlin Dr., spoke about a climate action plan.
Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, spoke about upcoming local events.
Jeb Bradshaw, Fort Worth, TX, spoke about the Pescador Coalition.
The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes:
Diana Cardenas, 10701 Rockwood St.
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G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEMS 3 - 4)
3. 24-1708 Nueces County Appraisal District Appointment Process Briefing, presented by
Ryan Skrobarczyk, Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented information on the
following topics: five new appointed directors; current appointed NCAD Board of
Directors prior to SB 2 Reforms; and nominations for the NCAD Board of Directors.
4. 24-1178 Art Museum of South Texas Annual Briefing
Director of Art Museum Sara Morgan presented information on the following topics:
2024 exhibition schedule; 2025 exhibition schedule; war toys: Ukraine; visionarios-youth
art contest; Christmas tree forest -holiday family day; summer camp; VIK camp; holiday
camp; spring break camp; preschool picassos; AMS teens; Texas A&M University
Corpus Christi; 1st Fridays; 2nd Saturdays; 3rd Thursdays; 4th Sundays; sensory
Monday; and barge dock during Alberto and Beryl.
A Council Member and Director Morgan discussed the following topic: a Council
Member thanked Director Morgan for all the events held at the Art Museum.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 21)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 16, 17, and 21 were pulled for
individual consideration.
Council Member Klein moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items
16, 17, and 21, 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
5. 24-1678 Approval of the August 22, 2024 and August 29, 2024 Budget Workshop
Minutes, and September 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
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Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
6. 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 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033478
7. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033479
8. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033480
9. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033481
10. 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)
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This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033482
11. 23-1961 Ordinance amending 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, 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033483
Consent - Capital Projects
12. 24-1683 Motion awarding a construction contract to PM Construction & Rehab, LLC,
Pasadena, Texas, for Citywide Wastewater Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(IDIQ) FY2024 project in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000.00 for a one-year
term, with two one-year renewal options to be administratively authorized for a
total amount not to exceed $27,000,000.00, located Citywide, with FY 2025
funding available from the Wastewater Capital Fund. (6 votes required)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-157
General Consent Items
13. 24-1580 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application for the FY 2024
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in the amount of
$186,309.00 for the Corpus Christi Police Department; and authorizing an
Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County for the distribution of Justice
Assistance Grant Program funds in the amount of $93,154.00 to Nueces
County and $93,155.00 to the City of Corpus Christi should the grant be
awarded. (6 votes required)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033484
14. 24-1592 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to Flint Hills
Resources for the 2024 Helping Heroes Grant Program in the amount of $4,000
to be used to support the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Local Emergency
Planning Committee in purchasing 125 Shelter -in -Place kits.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033485
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15. 24-1595 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to The Coastal
Bend Community Foundation for their 2024 Annual Grant in the amount of
$7,500.00 for the purchase of approximately 840 smoke detectors and 120
carbon monoxide detectors for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Fire
Prevention Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033486
16. 24-1711 Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the American Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) for the FY 2024-2025 National
Shelter Grants Initiative in the amount of $94,634.00 to replace a split system air
conditioning unit for the cattery building and to repair all damaged kennel
partitions in two of the five kennel buildings. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following topics: this is
the first time the City has applied for this grant; and a Council Member commended staff
for finding and applying for this grant.
Mayor Guajardo moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Pusley.
This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Absent: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033487
17. 24-1515 Motion authorizing eight Corpus Christi B Corporation Small Business
Assistance Agreements with the following entities for one year: LiftFund, Inc.,
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE), Texas A&M University - Corpus
Christi, and five with Del Mar College for a total amount not to exceed
$1,076,700.00 to assist small businesses within the City of Corpus Christi to
create jobs and investment. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17.
Council Member Klein asked to pull this item to abstain.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Klein
Enactment No: M2024-158
18. 24-1699 Motion authorizing "Veterans Memorial Parkway" as the honorary street name
for Cimarron Boulevard, from Yorktown Boulevard to Saratoga Boulevard, and
the installation of signs that bear the honorary street name.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-159
Consent - First Reading Ordinances
19. 24-1619 Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $59,609.00 from
the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Violence Against Women
Program with a cash match of $24,719.82 and in -kind match of $6,960.00;
transferring $24,719.82 from the General Fund to the Police Grants Fund;
appropriating $84,328.82 into the Police Grants Fund; and authorizing one
full-time civilian employee as a Victim Case Manager. (6 votes required)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
20. 24-1579 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $318,816.56
from the State of Texas under the Victims of Crime Act for salaries and benefits
for five civilian positions for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Victim
Assistance Program, with a cash match of $61,624.14 and in -kind services of
$18,080.00; and appropriating $318,816.56 in the Police Grants Fund; and
authorizing five full-time employees. (6 votes required)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda.
21. 24-1516 Ordinance authorizing a three-year lease with Elizondo Tennis Foundation, a
Texas non-profit corporation, to lease the Al Kruse Tennis Center and the HEB
Tennis Center, with two one-year renewal options, in consideration for a monthly
percentage of net revenue to the City of 15% in year one, 20% in year two, and
25% in year three, or minimum monthly rent payments of $2,500.00 in year one,
$2,625.00 in year two, and $2,765.25 in year three, whichever is greater. (6
votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
Council Members, Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd, and Assistant
Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley discussed the following topics: the
lease will become a source of revenue, which will go back into the tennis facility; and staff
recommends hiring this group to manage the tennis facility based on their qualifications.
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Council Member Klein moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. 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
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hunter
Abstained: 0
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:27 p.m. Executive Session
Item 33 was held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at
2:49 p.m.
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 22 - 25)
22. 24-0653 Ordinance annexing Clarkwood Estates subdivision, an 87.57-acre tract of land
located at the northwest corner of Clarkwood Road (Farm to Market Highway
(FM) 2292) and County Road (CR) 36 per owner petition; rezoning 84.71 acres
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District;
annexing an abutting 1.254-acre or 2,590-linear foot section of the CR 36
right-of-way per State law; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000 and
publication, and approving the related service plan. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Director of Planning & Community Development Dan McGinn presented information on
the following topics: location; Clarkwood Estates Master Plan; and existing utilities.
Council Members, Director McGinn, and Johnny Perales of J. Perales Civil Engineering
& Planning Services discussed the following topics: all City services will be offered to
these residents once annexed; concerns about drainage and flooding in this area; and
whether funding is allocated for this road to meet specifications.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Campos. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following
vote:
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Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
23. 24-1573 Zoning Case No. ZN8435, Mustang Island LLC (District 4). Ordinance rezoning
a property at or near 7213 State Highway 361 (SH-361) from the "RM-AT"
Multifamily Apartment Tourist 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) (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 23-25.
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 Items 23-25, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. 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
24. 24-1575 Zoning Case No. ZN8441, MPM Development, LLC. (District 1). Ordinance
rezoning a property at or near 11202 Haven Drive from the "RS-6" Single -Family
6 District to the "RS-4.5" Single -Family 4.5 District and the "CN-1"
Neighborhood Commercial District; providing for a penalty not to exceed $2,000
and publication. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval) (6 votes
required)
See Item 23.
A Council Member and Assistant Director of Development Services Michael Dice
discussed the following topic: this development has met the UDC requirements.
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. 24-1688 One reading ordinance designating 127.72 acres within the jurisdiction of the
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City of Corpus Christi as a tax increment financing district to be known as "Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 6, City of Corpus Christi, Texas," pursuant to
petition by owners of Barisi Village properties; setting a maximum city financial
participation and a maximum contribution; and establishing a board of directors
for the reinvestment zone. (6 votes required)
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
Enactment No: 033488
M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 26 - 311
26. 24-1689 Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Nueces County regarding
contribution of increment to the Reinvestment Zone No. 6, City of Corpus Christi,
Texas tax increment fund for the 20 year period ending December 31, 2044. (6
votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Hunter 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
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033489
27. 24-1680 Resolution directing the City's Planning Department to prepare a service plan for
the annexation of properties in Industrial Districts No. 1, 2, and 4 in Nueces
County that have not executed a new 15-year Industrial District Agreement
effective January 1, 2025; and authorizing an Agricultural Development
Agreement with owners of ag-exempt property within Industrial Districts No. 1, 2,
and 4. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 27 and 28.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
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There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
. Council Member Barrera moved to approve Items 27-28, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. These Resolutions were 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: 033490
28. 24-1681 Resolution directing the City's Planning Department to prepare a service plan for
the annexation of properties in Industrial Districts No. 5, 6, 7, and 8 in San
Patricio County that have not executed a new 15-year Industrial District
Agreement effective January 1, 2025; and authorizing an Agricultural
Development Agreement with owners of ag-exempt property within Industrial
Districts No. 5, 6, 7, and 8. (6 votes required)
See Item 27.
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: 033491
29. 24-1514 Ordinance authorizing an agreement between the Corpus Christi B Corporation
(Type B) and Del Mar College Foundation Inc., for the equipment needed for five
different programs for enhanced skills training effective upon signature of the
City Manager or designee: appropriating funds in the amount of $1,897,870.00
from the Type B Economic Development Fund. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 29.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
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:
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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
30. 24-1337 One Reading Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of the City of Corpus
Christi, Texas, Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Whitecap
Public Improvement District No.1 Improvement Area #1 Project) in the amount of
$20,700,000; approving the 2024 annual update to the service and assessment
plan and assessment roll for Whitecap Public Improvement District No. 1; and
approving and authorizing related agreements. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 30.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Suckley moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 033492
31. 24-1687 Motion authorizing a construction contract to Zachry Construction Corporation,
San Antonio, Texas, for the Wesley Seale Dewatering System & Spillway Gates
Rehabilitation project in an amount not to exceed $25,493,495.00, located
outside the City limits, with FY 2025 funding available from the Water CIP
Capital Funds. (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 31.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds presented information on the following
topics: Wesley Seale Dewatering System and Spillway Gates Rehabilitation.
Council Members, Director Edmonds, and Water Resource Manager Esteban Ramos
discussed the following topics: Zachry Construction built the Wesley E. Seale Dam; and
all 60 gates have been opened after hurricanes and are all operational.
Council Member Pusley 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: M2024-160
N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 32 - 33)
32. 24-1682 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 industries, infrastructure, utilities,
and property in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, services thereto, annexation,
Texas Local Gov't Code service plans, industrial district agreements (IDA's),
and Chapters 42, 43 and 212 of the Texas Local Government Code § 43.0116,
et. seq., rates for utilities, actions for limitation of rates, Texas Water Code §
13.043 and associated statutes and regulations, 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, and authorizing
preparation of service plans for areas to be considered for annexation.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
33. 24-1739 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 construction contracts, including, but
not limited to, progressive design build procedures and the legal status of the
City's discussions with entities proposing on the City's Inner Harbor Desalination
Plant Project and the legal status of discharge, water rights, and Corps of
Engineers permits for desalination activities on or near Corpus Christi Bay, and
other potential water sources and regulatory and financing matters related to the
aforementioned matters
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 3:26 p.m.
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Name
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Are you a resident of
Corpus Christi?
What district do you
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Topic
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Describe Feedback:
10-15-2024
Diana Cardenas
Street Address: 10701 Rockwood
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78410
Yes
District 1
Annexation of land at northwest dorner of
County Rd 36 and FM 2292 Clarkwood Rd
and annexation of part of CR 36 right of way
# 22 or 24-0653
The main road CR 36 into the 87.57-acre
tract of land located at the northwest corner
of County Road (CR) 36 and FM
2292/Clarkwood Road is dangerous
to residents who live off CR 36.
Many 18 wheelers speed down County Rd 36
--killing several adult dogs and a 2 month old
puppy. Elderly people are afraid to walk to
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the San Juan Park, afraid to be run over.A 35
mph speed limit needs to be required.
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