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I 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 March 24, 2020,
which were approved by the City Council on March 31, 2020.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 31st day of March 2020.
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City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday, March 24,2020 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mayor Joe McComb.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag.
Mayor McComb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States
and the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.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 K. Risley and
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
Note: Council Members Roland Barrera,Ben Molina, Everett Roy,and Greg
Smith participated by video conference. Council Member Michael Hunter
participated telephonically.
Present: 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
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E. PUBLIC COMMENT - AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND
PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL. To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, public
meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate, to the maximum practical
extent, audience and presenters from personal contact with members of
Community, City Staff, and City Council. This meeting will be broadcast at
cctexas.com/services/council meeting-agendas-minutes-video. Public testimony
and public hearing input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda at
public meetings of the City Council should be provided in written format and
presented to the City Secretary and/or designee no later than five minutes after
the start of each meeting of the City Council. This testimony and/or public input
shall be in accordance with the City Secretary's instructions, which shall be
posted on the City Secretary's door and on the City website, and allow for
electronic submission. The written public testimony shall be provided to
members of City Council prior to voting on measures for that meeting. Written
testimony shall be limited in accordance with the City Secretary requirements
and shall be placed into the record of each meeting. This testimony shall serve
as the required public testimony pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.007
and shall constitute a public hearing for purposes of any public hearing
requirement under law. The meeting may be held telephonically or via
videoconference. The public may participate remotely by following the
instructions of the City Secretary at cctexas.com/departments/city-secretary.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.
The following people submitted public comments which are attached to the
minutes:
Thomas M. Moloney,7406 Up River Road; Kate Collins,3033 Chapel Creek Dr.;
Beth Hattox;Connie Park;Anna Towns; Raquel Salas; Ryan Winterbauer;and
Shawn Spears,13629 Cactus Circle.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics:
a. OTHER
City Manager Peter Zanoni said today's report would focus on the COVID-19
situation. He asked Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez to
provide an update.
Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented an update on
COVID-19: an indoor warehouse has been setup for public health items for the
drive thrus and other events; a Biological Safety Laboratory was certified and
all staff passed the proficiency testing; Nueces County has seven confirmed
cases;and the laboratory will service all surrounding counties.
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City Manager Peter Zanoni thanked Director of Public Health District Annette
Rodriguez, Public Health Administrator Dr.Dante Gonzales,and their staff for
the time,attention and professionalism they have exhibited in the past couple
of months. Mr.Zanoni reported on the following items: 1)Seven confirmed
cases in Nueces County. 2) Preventative tips for COVID-19: stay home and
reduce travel; practice social distancing;wash hands with soap and water;and
keep hands off of face.3)City parks and gulf beaches remain open. 4)Public
safety is the number one priority. To keep police officers healthy,CDC
recommends that the police officers reduce contact in the field when able. 5)
Fire Department has not made any changes. 6)Emergency Operation Center
(EOC)is open on full scale activity. 7)Thanked the community and businesses
for donating time or material. 8)The public can obtain information on the
coronavirus through the City's website.
G. MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting of March 17, 2020.
These Minutes were postponed to March 31,2020.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
2. Corpus Christi Downtown Management District (1 vacancy)
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 Board (1 vacancy)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 2.
Corpus Christi Downtown Management
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint Jamie Nodarse Barrera
(Resident),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and passed unanimously.
Reinvestment Zone No.3 Board
Council Member Garza made a motion to appoint James Sedwick Jr.
(Downtown Management District),seconded by Council Member Guajardo and
passed unanimously.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 3 - 16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. Council members requested
that Item 3 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council; or written testimony from the
public.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Guajardo,to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 3.The
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motion carried with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza,Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
3. Ordinance Approving and Extending the Second Amended Order
Regarding Public and Private Gatherings Ordered by the Mayor of the
City of Corpus Christi Texas on March 18, 2020; providing for penalties;
and declaring an emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.
City Attorney Miles Risley presented the following information: the second
amended order signed by the Mayor prohibits more than 50 people in one
place for social gatherings;the order signed by the Mayor has been
superseded by the governor's order which states that no more than 10 people
be allowed in social gatherings; government entities and businesses will
continue providing essential services; and the 10 people limit applies to
"social"gatherings.
Council Members,City Attorney Miles Risley and City Manager Peter Zanoni
discussed the following topics: that the orders are in place for 30 days;what is
the likelihood that the County Judge will issues a shelter in place order;
concerns about the economic impact to our community;the county's orders
prevail if not in complete sync with the City,although the county has much
more limited enforcement resources,so the county and city usually work
together; clarification that the Council ratifies the Mayor's actions, not the
County Judge's actions;a council member's request to ask for City Council's
input on the shelter in place;the City of Dallas has issued a shelter in place
order to refer to;the City and County will do what is in the best interest for our
community; are there any trigger points for shelter in place and when will that
take effect;that the Mayor will speak with the County Judge about shelter in
place and he won't sign anything until he feels comfortable with it; being
cognizant about"shelter in place"so the community won't panic buy;the
ability to keep businesses open,but limit social activity; limit travel since most
of the confirmed cases are due to travel;avoid travel on a voluntary basis;that
the exemptions should be tailored to our community and the significance of
how the specific wording in the"shelter in place"order will be conveyed;that
public comments should be read aloud since they relate to this discussion;that
leadership should go ahead and make their decision for shelter in place
without City Council's input;and that Homeland Security has a list of what
services are considered"essential".
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed and approved on
emergency with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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Enactment No:032060
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
4. Zoning Case No. 0120-04, H.I. Investments and City of Corpus Christi
(District 4). Ordinance rezoning property at or near 6099 and 6101 Ennis
Joslin Road from the"RS-10" Single-Family 10 District to the "ON"
Neighborhood Office District. Planning Commission and Staff
recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032061
5. Zoning Case No. 1219-02, Zeba, Inc. (District 3). Ordinance rezoning
property at or near 4938 Moody Drive from the "RS-6" Single-Family 6
District to the "RM-1" Multifamily 1 District. Planning Commission
recommends approval. Staff recommends Denial and in lieu thereof,
approval of the "RS-TF" Two Family District.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032062
6. Ordinance amending an element of the Comprehensive Plan, specifically
the City's Water Distribution System Master Water Plan for South of Oso
Creek to facilitate looping of the waterline during development of Kings
Landing subdivision.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032063
7. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031927, which created
Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Corpus Christi, Texas, covering
North Beach, to correct the Tax Increment Base for the Zone by replacing
Exhibit D; and approving the amendments to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone#4 Amended Project & Financing Plan approved by
the Board of Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Four, Corpus
Christi, Texas, regarding participation of Del Mar College in the amount
of approximately $9.3 million over 20 years, and other matters relating
thereto.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032064
8. Ordinance disannexing approximately 869.2 acres, located north of
Corpus Christi Bay and west of the City of Ingleside's extraterritorial
jurisdiction, from the City of Corpus Christi, Texas; adjusting the City
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boundaries accordingly; providing for severance, publication, and an
effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032065
9. Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 031817 by adjusting the boundary of
the City's Industrial District No. 8 to include disannexed tracts; and
approving Industrial District Agreement No. 103 with Occidental
Chemical Corporation, Ingleside Cogeneration Limited Partnership,
Ingleside Ethylene, LLC, and OXYMAR.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032066
10. Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 20-foot wide by approximately
150-feet long (3,000 sq. ft.) utility easement out of Lots 14-19, Block 8 in
Portairs Addition, located at 4462 Ayers Street. (District 2)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032067
11. Ordinance to revise procedures and rental fees for use of Sunrise Beach
RV Park camp sites effective April 1, 2020.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032068
12. Ordinance authorizing purchase of 6.529 acres at or near 22787 Park
Road 25, in Mathis Texas, near Sunrise Beach RV Park on Lake Corpus
Christi, from John Antinarella in amount of$315,000; appropriating
$315,000 from the unreserved fund balance in the Water Fund for this
purpose.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032069
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
13. Resolution authorizing a purchase of non-lethal impact guns and
accessories from GT Distributors of Austin, Texas, for a total amount of.
$116,729.60 for the Police Department with funding available through the
FY 2020 Law Enforcement Trust Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032070
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14. Resolution authorizing a two-year service agreement with up to two
additional one-year option periods with AutoWorks Unlimited, LLC, of
Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $300,013.00 for
installation and repairs of radios and in-car cameras in Police
Department vehicles with FY 2020 funding in the amount of$75,003.25
available in the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032071
15. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Texan Waste
Equipment, Inc., dba Heil of Texas, of San Antonio, Texas in an amount
not to exceed $1,950,000.00 for the purchase of garbage truck parts,
effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in an
estimated amount of$325,000.00 available through the Fleet
Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-061
Consent-Capital Projects
16. Motion authorizing execution of Change Order No. 6 to the Oso Water
Reclamation Plant Headworks and Lift Station project with CSA
Construction, Inc. of Houston, Texas, to repair two clarifier systems that
remove solids from wastewater, in the amount of$1,477,067.05 for a
total contract value of$25,227,127.30, located in City Council District 4,
effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with funding available from
the FY 2018 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program Budget.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-062
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 17)
17. Zoning Case No 0220-01, Cliff Investments, Inc. (District 3). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 430 North Padre Island Drive (State Highway
358) from the "RM-3" Multifamily 3 District and "CG-2" General
Commercial District to the "IL" Light Industrial District. Planning
Commission and Staff recommend Approval. A%favorable vote of City
Council is required due to opposition by an adjacent property owner.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 17.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of the
rezoning is to allow for future potential industrial use.
Director Raymond presented information on the following topics:aerial
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overview;zoning pattern;and Planning Commission's and staff's
recommendation.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
public.
A council member and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: the
requirement for a 314 vote of Council was triggered because the person in
opposition is the adjacent property owner,who owns 20%of the land in the
notification area.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Hunter. The Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza,Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
M. REGULAR AGENDA:
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: ITEMS 18 - 19)
18. Ordinance accepting funds in the amount of$25,409.75 from the State of
Texas - Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education Account for
Police Officer training; and appropriating $25,409.75 in the Police Grants
Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,-
Council
unter,Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
19. Zoning Case No. 1019-01, Ed Rachal Foundation (District 1). Ordinance_
rezoning property at or near 2212 Morris Street from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "CI/SP" Intensive Commercial District with
a Special Permit. Planning Commission recommends denial. Staff
recommends approval. (3/4 Vote is required to overrule Planning
Commission's Recommendation)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
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Director of Development Services AI Raymond presented information on the
following topics: aerial overview;zoning pattern;and Planning Commission
recommends denial of the"CI/SP"Commercial Intensive District with a Special
Permit(SP)and staff recommends approval of the"CI/SP"Commercial
Intensive District with a Special Permit(SP).
Mayor McComb opened the public comment. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta
read into the record the public comment from the following person: (NOTE:this
is attached to the minutes): Carl E.Crull,8025 Villefranche Dr.
Council Members, Director Raymond and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed
the following: if the project is abandoned,the rezoning of the site and its
allowable uses could be intensive for the surrounding neighborhoods;still able
to refurbish the building;and Ed Rachel Foundation and the City have been
working to develop a 20-year lease with a 20-year renewal to turn the
abandoned school into an office environment for the City and police
department.
Council Member Roy made a motion to approve the ordinance as a"Cl"
Commercial District without the Special Permit,seconded by Council Member
Barrera.
Council Members,City Manager Zanoni and Director Raymond discussed the
following topics: the reason it is commercial intensive versus neighborhood
commercial; using Cl because of the flexibility without setbacks;what the
intended use of the building will be;the building will be used for police
officers;what additional improvements will be made to the building; if the
plans in place require commercial intensive versus neighborhood commercial;
the setback is to maximize the property; potential plans to expand for storage
and separate entrances; and some departments such as Utilities might have
some laboratory uses that are allowed in Cl, but not neighborhood
commercial.
This Ordinance approving the"Cl"Commercial District without the Special
Permit was passed on first reading and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 1 - Council Member Hernandez
Abstained: 0
O. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 20 -21)
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Items 20 and 21.The Council
went into executive session at 1:07 p.m.The Council returned from executive
session at 2:27 p.m.
20. Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071
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and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to
consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s) with the Corpus Christi Police
Officers' Association and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'
Association.
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
21. 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 a Chapter 380
Economic Development Incentive Agreement with Upper Padre Partners,
LP and North Padre Waterpark Holdings, Ltd., a Developer Agreement
for Park Road 22 Bridge and Village Canal with Padre Island Holdings,
LLC and Diamond Beach Holdings, LLC and pursuant to Texas
Government Code§ 551.087 to discuss confidential commercial or
financial information pertaining to the aforesaid business prospect(s) that
the City seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the
City and with which the City may conduct economic development
negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic development issues
concerning said business prospect(s).
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 20 and 21.
Q. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items.
A council member and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
items: a request from a council member to get an updated report from
engineering on the status of Everhart Rd.and any other major construction
projects that may be delayed due to COVID-19,along with a wastewater report
on preventative maintenance.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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The rural communities suffer from public isolation within typical circumstance. In the height of fear,financial insecurity, and health
concern, how will the city respond to our rural communities to ensure they are being given equal access to treatment,testing, and
Norma Duran
From: Beth Hattox <bethhattox@yahoo.com>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 5:01 PM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Dear Mayor McComb, please issue a stay at home order
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Dear Joe,
Please issue a stay at home order. Impose fines on those who disregard it. You can save countless
lives this way.
I hope you will follow the lead of your fellow mayor in Dallas.
Sincerely,
Beth Hattox
Norma Duran
From: Connie Park <connie.park94@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 11:43 PM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Regarding Covid-19 to Mayor and City Council
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As a citizen of Corpus Christi,
I urge you to close all nonessential businesses temporarily .
With the recent cases of the virus, it is unsafe and unethical to continue opening retail businesses at a time like this.
Especially considering the fact that testing the average person is nearly impossible in the city at this moment in time.
I called the coved-19 hotline and was Immediately denied testing because I haven't been out of the country starting
December of last year.
Frankly,this is ridiculous criteria as there are a number of positive cases in Texas alone and many untested I'm sure.
Until testing is Available for everyone showing symptoms, it is reckless and bad leadership to continue nonessential
businesses.
In the meantime, leadership in this city should be postponing rent, utilities, and mortgage payments during this
pandemic.
Improve the testing screening process and get more people tested, until then shut down all nonessential businesses for
the health of the average citizen !
Do everything you can to ease the financial burden while many are not working!
Thank you.
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Norma Duran
From: Anna Towns <anatowns@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:00 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: NYTimes: Italy, Pandemic's New Epicenter, Has Lessons for the World
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Italy, Pandemic's New Epicenter, Has Lessons for the World https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/21/world/europe/italy-
coronavirus-center-lessons.html?referringSource=articleShare
Please read this&shut down Corpus Christi! Let us be a model for the rest of Texas!
Anna Towns
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From: Anna Towns <anatowns@yahoo.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 7:05 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Coronavirus Could Overwhelm U.S.Without Urgent Action, Estimates Say - The New
York Times
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https://www.nytimes.com/i me ractive/2020/03/20/us/co ronavi rus-model-us-o utbrea k.htm l
Please read this as well. We need to be shut down!
Anna Towns
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From: Raquel Salas <salasr19@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 11:34 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Driscoll Children's Hospital
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I am emailing with grave concern. My daughter-in-law is RN in ER department. Sunday night a patient was brought in
through ambulance as possible corona virus patient. From my understanding patient tested negative for flu and was then
tested for virus. Patient is in ICU. Nurses that attended to patient were not even in proper protective equipment. They
were send home and ask to return to work next day if no fever.
My concern is that the nurses that tended to the patient were not tested. Now they go back to work until test results on
patient come in. In the meantime they have contact with their spouses and children and in our case grandparents.
I have contacted local news media, they are investigating, but not getting much cooperation from Driscoll.
I am hoping you can give this concern immediate attention. Unacceptable that only 20 tests have been issued to our area.
PLEASE HELP! My concern as a grandparent is for my daughter in law, son, and grandson. My daughter in law is putting
her life in jeopardy for other people's children and it seems no one is looking out for her well being.p
Please Do Your Job! Put people first..economy second
Norma Duran
From: Winterbauer, Ryan <Ryan.Winterbauer@Sci-us.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 10:20 AM
To: CitySecretary;Joe McComb; Rudy Garza Jr; Paulette Guajardo; Michael Hunter; Everett
Roy; Ben Molina; Roland Barrera [council]; Greg Smith; Gil Hernandez [Council];
maggie.turner@nuecesco.com; monica.perezl@nuecesco.com; County Judge Barbara
Canales
Cc: Gonzalez, Anna C; Garcia, Alison
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Funeral Home Workers during a COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order
Attachments: ICCFA_Deathcare_Essential_Services_031920_R2.pdf
Importance: High
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Mayor Joe McComb, City Council, The Honorable Barbara Judge Canales, and staff,
In light of many Health Departments, State and other local agencies issuing various orders ranging from size
restrictions of public gatherings all the way to shelter-in-place orders, the International Cemetery, Cremation,
and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is requesting that all orders include deathcare professionals as an essential
business.
Currently, most orders are identifying that only essential activities and businesses to be open. Included in
these orders are health care operations as well as other businesses related to general health and essential
infrastructure. ICCFA believes all deathcare professionals - this would include funeral homes, crematories,
cemeteries, as well as the suppliers to these businesses - are related and essential infrastructure. We
encourage any new orders to specifically
identify the deathcare professions as an essential business and function. By clarifying that deathcare
professionals are an essential business and function, it will avoid any confusion.
Properly identifying deathcare professionals will allow them to remain in a position to aid in this crisis. It is also
important so they can receive needed supplies, and also have priority access to Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) as this crisis continues. Identifying deathcare professionals as essential public health workers also follow
a recent Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19
Response, which was
issued by the US Department of Homeland Security on March 19, 2020.
https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidanceessential-critical-infrastructure-workforce )
ICCFA suggests the use of the following language in any orders:
For the purposes of this Order, "Essential Businesses" means:
Deathcare Professionals and Essential Infrastructure, including licensed funeral homes, crematories,
cemeteries, as well as all suppliers of funeral products to funeral service providers, which provide
essential services that are critical to the health, safety and sanitation of the community.
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In addition, we request your help in passing on the message regarding the 10 person maximum in public
gatherings, including funeral services. Most, if not all, funeral homes now have the ability to stream services
to those that cannot attend. We also have the ability to handle the burial or cremation and allow families to
gather for a memorial service following this crisis. Conforming to this direction not only protects the
immediate family from contracting the disease from visitors, but it also protects our staff, who will be
interacting with other families.
If you have any questions, please contact the ICCFA at (703) 391-8400. Or myself personally at 832-266-9039.
Ryan G. Winterbauer
Market Manager
Corpus Christi Market
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AND FUNERAL ASSOCIATION Fax: 703.391.8416
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March 19,2020
State and Local Health Departments
Funeral,Cemetery,and Cremation Regulatory Agencies
Re: Inclusion of Deathcare Professionals in All COVID-19 Orders
On behalf of ICCFA Members,
In light of many Health Departments, State and other local agencies issuing various orders ranging from size
restrictions of public gatherings all the way to shelter-in-place orders, the International Cemetery, Cremation and
Funeral Association(ICCFA)is requesting that all orders include deathcare professionals as essential business.
Currently, most orders are identifying that only essential activities and businesses to be open. Included in these orders
are health care operations as well as other businesses related to general health and essential infrastructure. ICCFA
believes all deathcare professionals - this would include funeral homes, crematories, cemeteries, as well as the
suppliers to these businesses - are related and essential infrastructure. We encourage any new orders to specifically
identify the deathcare professions as an essential business and function. By clarifying that deathcare professionals are
an essential business and function,it will avoid any confusion.
Properly identifying deathcare professionals will allow them to remain in a position to aid in this crisis. It is also
important so they can receive needed supplies, and also have priority access to Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)
as this crisis continues. Identifying deathcare professionals as essential public health workers also follows a recent
Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response, which was
issued by the US Department of Homeland Security on March 19,2020.(https:/,www.cisa.gov publication guidance-
essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce)
ICCFA suggests the use of the following language in any orders:
For the purposes of this Order,"Essential Businesses"means:
Deathcare Professionals and Essential Infrastructure, including licensed funeral homes, crematories,
cemeteries, as well as all suppliers offuneral products to funeral service providers, which provide
essential services that are critical to the health, safety and sanitation of the community.
If you have any questions,please contact us at(703)391-8400.
Sincerely,
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Nadira Baddeliyanage Poul Lemasters
Executive Director,ICCFA General Counsel, ICCFA
Founded in 1887, the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is the only international trade
association representing all segments of the cemetery, cremation,funeral and memorialization profession. Its membership
is composed of more than 9,100 rooftop locations and 18,000 professionals in the cemetery,funeral home and crematory
industries, as well as supplier and related businesses worldwide.
PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: Mayor McComb
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 3/23/20
NAME: Shawn Spears
ADDRESS: 13629 Cactus Circle
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE:Texas ZIP: 78410
TOPIC: Shelter in place
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable):
If no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
How are we expected to shelter in place if we farm land
near Tynan, Texas. The planting can't wait, and
husband will have to leave everyday to go plant until
finished with all acres. How will this apply to farming
families in these communities?