HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 10/22/2024I 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 22, 2024 which
were approved by the City Council on October 29, 2024.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th 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
rebeccah@cctexas.com
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City of Corpus Christi
Meeting Minutes
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1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, October 22, 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 11:33 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Kenneth Pinckley with Arlington Heights
Christian School.
Pastor Kenneth Pinckley with Arlington Heights Christian School gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kayla Rea Calamaco, 12th grader Calallen High School.
Kayla Rea Calamaco, 12th grader at Calallen High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of the City
Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the meeting.
Charter Officers: City Manager Peter Zanoni, City Attorney Miles Risley and City
Secretary Rebecca Huerta
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Mike Pusley,Council
Member Dan Suckley,Council Member Everett Roy,Council Member Jim Klein, and
Council Member Sylvia Campos
E. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: (ITEMS 1 - 2)
1. 24-1606 Appointment of Chief Wade to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
City Manager Peter Zanoni announced Fire Chief Brandon Wade's appointment to the
Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
2. 24-1741 TML Post - Conference Legislative Updates
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk presented information on the
following topics: The Texas Municipal League (TML); TML annual conference; TML
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annual conference education; TML legislative outlook session; TML municipal policy
development process; and TML legislative agenda development.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director Skrobarczyk discussed the
following topic: concerns that property rights are being eliminated, as well as the
reduction in local authority.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
John Weber, 609 Naples St. and Jason Hale, 211 Leming Ave., presented information in
opposition to desalination.
The following individuals advocated for a BMX track at Salinas Park: Laurie Lyng, 16130
Jessamine St., Adam Rios, 7301 Tangled Ridge Court, and Michele Gaines, Robstown,
TX.
Robin Sanders, 730 Avondale Dr., expressed concern about criminals in neighborhood
parks.
Stephen Klepper, 317 Sunset Ave., spoke about the City's lack of transparency.
Alycia Kasperitis, 6262 Weber Rd., spoke on behalf of the Coastal Bend Homebuilders
Association and commended Development Services for their leadership.
Carrie Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd. and Bob Catalano, 201 Surfside Blvd., spoke in
support of Item 3, the North Beach revitalization update.
G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE)
H. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 3)
3. 24-1738 North Beach Revitalization Update
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 3.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds presented information on the following
topics: highlighted projects; North Beach drainage improvements; design of North Beach
Eco Park; elevate and reconstruct Beach Avenue and Gulfspray Avenue; North Beach
Gulfspray Avenue pedestrian/bike access; Texas State Aquarium expanded parking lot;
North Beach restroom and parking; North Beach nonstructural fill dirt management policy;
Puerto Del Sol RV Park; demolition -Villa Del Sol building; new Fajitaville Restaurant;
Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center; trash can replacements; North Beach
sand movements; and Hotel De Ville.
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Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young,
and Director Edmonds discussed the following topics: the plans and specifications for
the Eco Park are incorporated into the bid for the drainage plan; a concern about the
connectivity for the pedestrian/bike trail; whether state funding can assist with the canal
project; stability status of the USS Lexington; projects on North Beach would be eligible
with Proposition F, which is on the ballot; and to consider utilizing the City's grant writer to
work on similar projects.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 4 - 13)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 7 and 8 were pulled for individual
consideration.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 7 and 8, seconded by Council Member Roy. 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
4. 24-1755 Approval of the October 15, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
5. 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 second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033493
6. 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
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authorizing five full-time employees. (6 votes required)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033494
7. 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 7.
A Council Member and Assistant Director of Finance and Procurement Josh Chronley
discussed the following topic: a Council Member expressed concern about the
procurement process.
Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council
Member Campos. This Ordinance was passed on second 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
Enactment No: 033495
8. 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 8.
Council Members discussed the following topics: a concern with the uncontrolled
development in that it may contribute to the rising utility rate; and to ensure drainage
issues are addressed.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Barrera. This Ordinance was passed on second reading and approved with the following
vote:
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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: 033496
9. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033497
10. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033498
11. 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)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 033499
Consent - Capital Projects
12. 24-1692 Resolution rejecting the bids of IECON, Inc. and Taknek, LLC as non -responsive
and authorizing a construction contract with H&S Constructors, Inc, Corpus
Christi, TX as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of
$12,174,975.00 for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 1 System Improvements
Project for improvements to the booster pump stations located at Bloomington,
Texas and Woodsboro, Texas associated with the Mary Rhodes Pipeline (MRP)
raw water delivery system, with FY 2025 funding available from the Raw Water
Capital Fund. (6 Votes Required)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 033500
13. 24-1686 Motion awarding a construction contract to DGS General Construction Group,
LLC, Corpus Christi, TX, for the Littles-Martin House project in an amount not to
exceed $458,900.57 for building envelope rehabilitation exterior and
improvements, located in Council District 1 with FY 2025 funding available from
the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. (6 votes required)
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2024-161
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH: (NONE)
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 14 - 16)
14. 24-1732 Resolution authorizing a Developer Participation Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to reimburse the developer up to $846,528.72 for the City's
share of the cost to construct Lady Alexa Drive and Natasha Lane with Roller
Compacted Concrete for the King's Landing Unit 5 subdivision. (District 3) (6
votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 14 and 15.
Interim Director of Development Services Michael Dice presented information on the
following topics: Participation Agreement for Street Infrastructure Improvements; location
map; total cost estimate; and staffs recommendation.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Assistant City Manager Neiman Young,
and Interim Director of Development Services Michael Dice discussed the following
topics: quarterly inspections and improvements are being performed on these streets;
this agreement is for a seven year pilot process; and the developer is responsible for the
maintenance of the streets for ten years.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
Moses Mostaghasi with MPM Development, stated he is an advocate for concrete
streets and his company does quarterly inspections with Engineering Services.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Pusley moved to approve Items 14 and 15, seconded by Council
Member Hernandez. These Items were 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 Suckley, Council Member Roy and
Council Member Campos
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Nay: 1 - Council Member Klein
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033501
15. 24-1596 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Trunk System Construction and
Reimbursement Agreement up to $440,829.12 with MPM Development to
construct a required wastewater trunk system related to King's Landing Unit 6
subdivision located north of the Lady Alexa Dr. and Lady Claudia St.
intersection; and authorizing future transfer and appropriation of Water and
Wastewater Trust Fund revenue up to $440,829.12 to reimburse the developer
in accordance with the agreement. (District 3). (6 votes required)
See Item 14.
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
16. 24-1700 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Collection Line Construction
Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") up to $14,476.00 with Devonshire
Custom Homes, Inc ("Developer") to construct off -site wastewater improvements
for a planned residential development, Westwood Heights Unit 4, located on
Sunny St, south of Leopard Street, and appropriating $14,476.00 from the
Wastewater Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the developer per the
agreement (District 1). (6 votes required)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing.
Council Member Roy moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member
Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member
Hunter, Council Member Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy,
Council Member Klein and Council Member Campos
Abstained: 0
M. RECESS TO THE CORPUS CHRISTI INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION MEETING: (ITEM 17)
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Mayor Guajardo recessed the City Council meeting to the Corpus Christi Industrial
Development Corporation meeting at 1:22 p.m.
17. 24-1613 Meeting of the Corpus Christi Industrial Development Corporation to amend the
deed from the Texas General Land Office for Salinas Park to allow construction
of Fire Station #10 within the boundaries of the park and to convey the 91.70
acres of Salinas Park to the City of Corpus Christi.
This meeting was held.
N. RETURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Guajardo reconvened the City Council meeting at 1:38 p.m.
O. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEM 18)
18. 24-1684 Resolution casting votes for candidate(s) for the Nueces County Appraisal
District Board of Directors
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta stated the Council will determine how to allocate the
City's 1,100-vote entitlement among the candidates. The Council may vote for one or
more candidates on the ballot.
Council Members, City Secretary Huerta, and Director of Intergovernmental Relations
Ryan Skrobarczyk discussed the following topics: Gabriele Hilpold was nominated by
Nueces County; some school districts have submitted their vote, but Corpus Christi
Independent School District will be voting on October 28; and the City will be one of the
first entities to vote.
Mayor Guajardo opened public comment.
There were no comments from the public.
Mayor Guajardo closed public comment.
Council Member Pusley moved to allocate 200 votes to Susie Sullivan and 900 votes to
Deven S. Bhakta, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. This Resolution was
passed and approved with the following vote:
Aye:
8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Pusley, Council Member Suckley, Council Member Roy, Council Member Klein and
Council Member Campos
Nay: 1 - Council Member Barrera
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 033502
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P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (NONE)
Q. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 1:48 p.m.
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