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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 12/03/2024I 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 December 3, 2024 which were approved by the City Council on December 10, 2024. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 10th day of December 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 SCANNED City of Corpus Christi Meeting Minutes City Council 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 cctexas.com Tuesday, December 3, 2024 11:30 AM Council Chambers Addendums may be added on Friday. A. Mayor Paulette Guajardo to call the meeting to order. Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Don Leavell with Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship. Pastor Don Leavell with Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship gave the invocation. C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be led by Mariah Grimaldo, 12th grader from Premier High. Mariah Grimaldo, 12th grader from Premier High, 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: (ITEM 1) 1. 24-1994 Recognition of Corpus Christi Fire Marshall Randy Paige City Manager Peter Zanoni recognized the retirement of Corpus Christi Fire Department's Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Randy Paige. Assistant Chief Tony Perez will serve as the acting Fire Marshal until the new Fire Marshal position is filled. F. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 John Weber, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke against desalination. Adam Rios, Corpus Christi, TX, advocated for skating and shop small Saturday. Alissa Mejia, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke in support of Item 32, Bayside Area Development Plan. Rachel Caballero, Corpus Christi, TX, spoke about water rates and against desalination. The following citizen submitted a written public comment which is attached to the minutes: John Weber, Corpus Christi, TX. G. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE) H. BRIEFINGS: (NONE) I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 31) Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Items 7, 11, 17, 20, 22, and 23 were pulled for individual consideration. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items 7, 11, 17, 20, 22, and 23, seconded by Council Member Suckley. 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 2. 24-1954 Approval of the November 19, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda. Consent - Second Reading Ordinances 3. 24-1803 Ordinance amending the FY2024 - 2025 Capital Budget to include Bond 2024 Propositions A, B, C and D; appropriating $140,411,197 to the Capital Budget, and amending the Capital Improvement Program by adding 38 Bond 2024 Program projects. (6 votes required) City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033518 4. 24-1822 Ordinance authorizing execution of an assignment for the remaining year of the 5-year ground lease with Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd. to Longyards Development LLC for 3.89-acres out of a 25.06-acre tract formerly known as the Hala Pit Landfill located next to the City of Corpus Christi Vehicle Impound Yard on Greenwood Drive in the amount of $9,600.00 per year from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025; and authorizing a new 5-year lease with Longyards Development LLC for a fee of $10,000.00 per year from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033519 5. 24-1794 Ordinance approving Addendum No. 1 to Lease Agreement with Corpus Christi Baseball Club, L.P., providing for Type A funding in an amount not to exceed $137,260.00 on a reimbursement basis to make certain capital improvements to the Whataburger Field property in accordance with Major League Baseball Requirements, as approved by the Type A Board on October 21, 2024. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033520 Consent - Contracts and Procurement 6. 24-1679 Resolution authorizing the purchase of three replacement 2025 Ford F-450 regular cab ambulance chassis from Silsbee Ford, of Silsbee, Texas, through the TIPS Cooperative for the Corpus Christi Fire Department in the amount of $213,629.79 and one replacement 2024 Caterpillar AP1000 Paver from Holt Cat Company, of Corpus Christi, Texas, through the Sourcewell Cooperative for the Public Works Department in the amount of $619,778.96, for a total combined amount of $833,408.75, with FY 2025 funding in the amount of $619,778.96 from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund and $213,629.79 from the General Fund. (6 votes required) This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033521 7. 24-1633 Motion authorizing execution of a 32-month cooperative service agreement with Frazer, LTD., of Alvin, Texas, through the BuyBoard Cooperative, in an amount not to exceed $865,652.00 for the upfitting and installation of parts and equipment on three replacement F-450 medic units for the Fire Department, with FY 2025 funding from the General Fund and the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 7. City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Council Members and Fire Chief Brandon Wade discussed the following topics: the quick response times and high quality care provided by the Corpus Christi Fire Department; and satisfaction with selecting a reputable Texas based company for this purchase. Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Campos. 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: M2024-172 8. 24-1591 Motion authorizing execution of a one-year supply agreement, with two one-year options, with Quality Readymix, LTD. LLP, of Corpus Christi in an amount up to $331,800.00, with a potential amount up to $995,400.00 if options are exercised, for the purchase of concrete ready mix utilized by the Public Works Department, with FY 2025 funding in the Storm Water Fund. (6 votes required) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2024-173 Consent - Capital Projects 9. 24-1779 Resolution authorizing the approval of Change Order No. 1 with GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc., of Raleigh, North Carolina, for the ONS WTP Pre -Sedimentation Basin Dredging Project, in the amount of $5,000,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $13,757,565.00, with FY 2025 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required) This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033522 10. 24-1818 Motion authorizing a construction contract with Mor-Will, LLC, Mission, TX, for the State Highway 286 Water Line Replacement in an amount not to exceed $8,296,534.92, located in Council District 5, with FY 2025 funding available from the Water Capital Fund. (6 votes required) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2024-174 11. 24-1911 Motion authorizing a construction contract with MAX Underground Construction, LLC from Corpus Christi, Texas, for the reconstruction of Timbergate Drive from Snowgoose Road to Staples Street with new asphalt pavement, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, ADA-compliant curb ramps, signage, City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 pavement markings, upgraded street illumination, and utility improvements in an amount not to exceed $4,730,195.89, located in Council District 5 with FY 2025 funding available from the Street Bond 2022, Storm Water, Water, Wastewater, and Gas Funds. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11. Council Member Suckley pulled this item to abstain. Council Members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the following topics: the difference between the estimated cost and the contract cost and pleasure with it being under the estimated cost; cost overruns are not expected; desire to use the savings on other streets in District 1; and support for this street reconstruction project because it also includes the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Council Member Hunter moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Hernandez. 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: M2024-175 12. 24-1914 Motion to award a Master Services Agreement for professional engineering services to KSA Engineers Inc. for planning, architectural, and professional engineering services at the Corpus Christi International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000.00 over a five-year term, with FY 2025 funding available from the Airport Fund 4610 and other grant -funded accounts based on specific project eligibility. (6 votes required) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2024-176 General Consent Items 13. 24-1972 A resolution relating to establishing the city's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to any capital expenditures from the proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable obligations to be issued by the city in an aggregate amount not to exceed $693,000,000 for authorized purposes, consisting of an amount not to exceed $175,000,000 for expenses related to projects approved by the voters at the 2024 bond election, and an amount not to exceed $518,000,000 for expenses related to projects approved by the city council through the adoption of the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating and capital budget; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Enactment No: 033523 14. 24-1912 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the 2024 Local Emergency Planning Committee Grant Program in the amount of $44,965.02 for the purchase of marketing supplies, Hazmat equipment, and training for the City of Corpus Christi-Nueces County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the Corpus Christi Fire Department Hazardous Material Response Team. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033524 15. 24-1931 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application in the amount of $10,351.65 to Flint Hills Resources for the 2024 Helping Heroes Grant Program for funding for the purchase of seven replacement hazardous gas detection sensors for the Corpus Christi Fire Department. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033525 16. 24-1589 Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Gulf of Mexico Alliance for the 2024 Gulf Star Program Grant in the amount of $29,804.00 for 13 new L3Harris inter -operational radios and related accessories for the Corpus Christi Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management. This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033526 17. 24-1922 Resolution adopting the City of Corpus Christi's Legislative Agenda for Federal Legislative Priorities for the 119th U.S. Congress. Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 17. Council Member Campos moved to amend this item to include support for a high speed rail between Corpus Christi and San Antonio, seconded by Council Member Klein. Council Members and Director of Intergovernmental Relations Ryan Skrobarczyk discussed the following topics: concerns that a high speed rail would take away passengers from Corpus Christi International Airport; the high cost and length of time to build a high speed rail; transportation infrastructure is included in the current federal legislative agenda; and concern that there would not be enough demand to sustain the rail. The motion to amend failed. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Suckley. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 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: 033527 18. 24-1970 Resolution Adopting the City of Corpus Christi's State Legislative Agenda for the 89th Texas Legislature This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033528 19. 24-1776 Resolution authorizing a third amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Texas A&M University -Corpus Christi (TAMUCC) for air quality monitoring service to add $42,402.63 with funding available from the Health Grants Fund. (6 votes required) This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 033529 20. 24-1953 Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with the Port of Corpus Christi Authority relating to Port of Corpus Christi Authority land in industrial districts. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20. Council Member Campos pulled this item to vote against it. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Pusley. This Resolution was passed 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: 033530 Consent - First Reading Ordinances 21. 24-1949 Ordinance annexing land located within Industrial District No. 1 into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi; annexing land located within Industrial District No. 2 into the territorial limits of the City of Corpus Christi; adopting a service plan; establishing initial zoning of IH Heavy Industrial for newly annexed property; and providing City Secretary notification. This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 22. 24-1948 Ordinance disannexing approximately 15.4 acres of land at or near Nueces Bay Boulevard and Broadway Street. Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22. Council Members and City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the following topics: this disannexation is part of the contract with Flint Hills; and the City will ultimately be the owner of this land and the City can re -annex the land after the sale of the land to Flint Hills closes. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on first 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 23. 24-1974 One -reading Ordinance 1) Rejecting the requested assignment from Air Products to HEP Javelina SMR of the current Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement; 2) Declaring that the current Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement terminates on Dec. 31, 2024 pursuant to Article VI, Section 6.01 of the 380 Incentive Agreement; and 3) Authorizing the execution of a new Chapter 380 Incentive Agreement with the existing owner and/or new owner, HEP Javelina SMR LLC, to provide a rebate of 25.5 % of the ad valorem taxes payable to the City on the Hydrogen Steam Methane Reformer Facility to match the amount payable on improvements under the new Industrial District Agreement of the City. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23. Council Member Campos pulled this item to vote against it. Council Members discussed concerns that 380 agreements increase the tax burden of citizens. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Pusley. This Ordinance was passed on emergency 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: 033531 City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 24. 24-1795 Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of two grants totaling $215,009.32 from the Texas Office of the Governor -Homeland Security Grant Division for the State Homeland Security Program for the purchase of one additional 2025 Ford F-450 Police response vehicle and one replacement Spartan Robot for the Corpus Christi Police Department's Bomb Squad; and appropriating $215,009.32 in the FY 2025 Fire Grants Fund. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 25. 24-1789 Ordinance appropriating $61,372 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase in the STD/HIV-DIS Prevention Services Program Grant from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide STD/HIV prevention and control services during Calendar Year 2025 for a grant period of January 1, 2025, through July 31, 2025, and authorizing one existing FTE funded by this grant. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 26. 24-1206 Ordinance appropriating $1,322,471.00 in the Health Grant Fund for an increase in the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Unit - Grant Program from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide epidemiologic and surveillance response activities and laboratory response network activities by funding 3 existing full time employee Epidemiologist positions through July 31, 2026. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 27. 24-1608 Ordinance authorizing three Airline Use and Lease Agreements with (1) United Airlines, (2) Southwest Airlines, and (3) American Airlines, each of which has a three-year term with a mutual agreement option to renew for a period of two two-year options. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 28. 24-1618 Ordinance authorizing three concession and lease agreements with (1) EAN Holdings, LLC dba Alamo Rent a Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental; (2) AVIS Budget Car Rental, LLC dba Avis, Budget & Payless; and (3) The Hertz Corporation dba Hertz, Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental for on -airport rental car services, each of which has a five-year term and two one-year options, in consideration of 11 % of annual gross revenues or a minimum annual guarantee, whichever is greater. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 29. 24-1880 Ordinance approving amendment to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 operating budget for the Briscoe King Pavilion Project; increasing funds in the amount of $1,911,385.00 for needed improvements and renovation to the existing Briscoe King Pavilion facility; appropriating $1,911,385.00 from the unreserved balance of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Fund; City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 and amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. 30. 24-1857 Ordinance amending Corpus Christi Code Section 14-552 to establish specific slope and retaining wall requirements for new construction on Padre Island and Mustang Island; and providing for a penalty not to exceed $500 and publication. This Item was withdrawn. 31. 24-1959 Ordinance authorizing a Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act Project Cooperation Agreement with the Texas General Land Office and a matching grant allocation of $820,000.00 to mitigate shoreline erosion of public parks along the Corpus Christi Bay; appropriating $820,000.00 from the unreserved balance of the Type B Fund; and amending the FY 2025 Operating Budget. (6 votes required) This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the consent agenda. K. RECESS FOR LUNCH Mayor Guajardo recessed the Council meeting for lunch at 1:31 p.m. Executive Session Items 38 and 39 were held during the lunch recess. Mayor Guajardo reconvened the meeting at 2:27 p.m. L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 32 - 33) 32. 24-1885 Public Hearing for the adoption of a new Bayside Area Development Plan, an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan, rescinding the former Southeast Area Development Plan; and amending conflicting plans. Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 32. Planning Manager of Planning & Community Development Annika Yankee presented information on the following topics: Bayside District Boundary; public engagement; policy initiatives; and vision themes. Council Members and Planning Manager Yankee discussed the following topics: consultant company is headquartered in Houston; a desire to utilize local consultants for these types of projects; hope that future councils will stick more closely to the plan when considering future zoning changes; this plan is different from the last one created in 1995 because it includes new ideas, policies, and priorities that didn't exist then; and there was a lot of community engagement when developing this plan that helps the city dovetail the city's priorities with the community's priorities for this area of town. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. 33. 24-1962 Public Hearing concerning the creation of the Mirabella Public Improvement District (PID), pursuant to the provisions of chapter 372 of the Texas local government code Consideration and approval of a resolution by the city council of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas authorizing the creation of the Mirabella Public Improvement District (PID); resolving other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 33. Director of Economic Development Arturo Marquez presented information on the following topics: local government code requirements; proposed development highlights; project location; proposed housing options; proposed entrance and signage; parks and amenities; and pool and clubhouse. Council Members and Director Marquez discussed the following topics: a 10 year build out timeframe; and the developers and landowners involved in this project. Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. Council Member Hernandez moved to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed 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: 033532 M. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 34 - 37) 34. 24-1947 Motion authorizing a construction contract to KJM Commercial, Inc. dba Victory Building Team, Corpus Christi, Texas, for the City of Corpus Christi Northwest Police Substation in District 1, in an amount not to exceed $5,990,000.00, with FY 2025 funding available from the Bond 2024 Police Department Fund. (6 Votes Required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 34. Council Members and Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds discussed the City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 following topics: this is the first Bond 2024 project being awarded a construction contract; appreciation for this project by the Northwest community; the new District 5 police substation contract will be brought in the first quarter; and excitement that this project is saving money by being built at a city park. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Roy moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Pusley. 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: M2024-177 35. 24-1924 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 032481 to adjust and reallocate use of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as follows: Citywide Waterline Replacement $30,000,000.00; Citywide Wastewater Lift Station Upgrades $18,400,000.00; Citywide Stormwater Improvements $10,000,000.00; North Beach Drainage Improvements $1,254,480.00; Construction of Fire Station #3 $4,050,000.00; Police and Fire Services $3,819,106.00; Downtown Outdoor Dining Development $26,414.00; and administrative grant support $3,894.00; appropriating $218,106.00 in estimated ARPA interest income; and amending the FY 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets to account for the necessary changes in ARPA funding and approved projects. Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 35. Director of Finance Sergio Villasana presented information on the following topics: background information; approved projects; reallocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; and grant administration. Council Members, Director Villasana, and Assistant City Manager Heather Hurlbert discussed the following topics: that funding amounts for each project are not changing; and funds are being reclassified in accordance with ARPA guidelines. Council Member Campos 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 City of Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Abstained: 0 36. 24-1913 Motion awarding a construction contract to Gourley Contractors, LLC for the Cole Park Plaza Shade Structure project in an amount not to exceed $689,934.28 for the Cole Park improvements, located in Council District 1, with FY 2025 funding available from the Parks Capital Fund. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 36. Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds, and Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd discussed the following topics: that the sails are rated for winds up to 150 mph but they will be removed when a wind event is expected in accordance with current procedures; the sails should last about 10 years; and the structure for the sails is the more costly part of the project. 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 Roy. 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: M2024-178 37. 24-1915 Motion awarding a construction contract to Marshall Company Ltd, Corpus Christi, TX, for the Sherrill Park Military Monument project in an amount not to exceed $715,100.00 for the transportation and installation of a U.S Army Bell Huey Helicopter, located in Council District 1 with FY 2025 funding available from the Bond 2024 Parks Fund. (6 votes required) Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 37. Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, and Director of Parks and Recreation Robert Dodd discussed the following topics: thanked Council Member Mike Pusley and community member Mike Scott for their efforts to bring a helicopter to this park; this is a great project; and regular maintenance will occur to keep the helicopter in good condition. Mayor Guajardo opened public comment. There were no comments from the public. City of Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Mayor Guajardo closed public comment. Council Member Pusley moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Hunter. 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: M2024-179 N. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 - 39) Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 38 and 39. The Council went into Executive Session at 1:31 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:27 p.m. 38. 24-1955 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, authorizing preparation of service plans for areas to be considered for annexation, and authorizing professional services agreements and amendments thereto with attorneys, engineers, and other consultants involved in the aforementioned actions. This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session. 39. 24-1956 Executive Session pursuant to Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to the cases of Graham Construction Services, Inc. v. City of Corpus Christi, Xylem Water Solutions and Atlas Copco Compressors v. Carollo Engineers, PC, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Control Panels USA, Inc. and Fluid Components International LLC, and City of Corpus Christi v. Carollo Engineers, P.C., including potential consideration of settlement offers and/or fees for attorneys, engineers, other expert witnesses assisting in this case, deposition fees, and court costs, and updates on litigation in other cases. The following motion was considered: City of Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 12/6/2024 City Council Meeting Minutes December 3, 2024 Motion to authorize the execution of amendments, agreements and encumbrance of funds for legal, engineering, and other professional consulting and expert witness services and associated court reporter, copy, travel, data, and other costs for the lawsuit of Graham Construction Services, Inc. v. City of Corpus Christi, Xylem Water Solutions and Atlas Copco Compressors v. Carollo Engineers, PC, Travelers Casualty and Surety Company, Control Panels USA, Inc. and Fluid Components International LLC in a total added amount not to exceed $296,543 with the law firms of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP and Hartline Barger, LLP and authorize carry-over of unexpended funds into the following fiscal years. Council Member Barrera moved to approve the motion, seconded by Council Member Hunter. 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: M2024-180 O. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned this meeting at 2:29 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 15 Printed on 12/6/2024 Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Public Comment & Input Form For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings To submit a service request, ask a question, report a violation, browse city -required permit forms or access services online, click here: Access Online Services To continue submitting a written public comment click Next below. Public Comment & Input Form For City Council Meetings, Board Meetings, & Commission Meetings Date of Meeting Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Name John Weber Address 609 Naples St Corpus Christi, Texas, 78404 Please select the Board, Committee, or governing body that your comments are directed to: Are you a resident of Corpus Christi? What district do you reside in? Topic Agenda Item Number City Council District 2 Statement of fact Public comment Comment Once again, Council member Pusley appears to attempt to discredit a public comment. Statement of fact. The voice on the recording I played on Nov. 19th was past Assistant City Manager Ron Massey. The recording came from the City's website. Here is a link. Feel free to watch and listen to the whole meeting, as I only had time to play 2 minutes. https://corpuschristi.granicus.com/player/clip/34?view_id=13&meta_id=2168&redirect=true Provide an email to receive a copy of js_weber@hotmail.com your submission.