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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 17, 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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Meeting Minutes
City Council
Tuesday,March 17,2020 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 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Pastor Jerry Ward, Lighthouse Tabernacle.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Kim Baker, Director of Contracts and Procurement.
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.
Present 9- Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Rudy
Garza,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil
Hemandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Mayoral Declaration
1. Declaration of a Local State of Disaster Due to a Public Health
Emergency by the Mayor of the City of Corpus Christi
Mayor McComb introduced Congressman Michael Cloud,who provided a brief
update on the federal response to the COVID-19 virus.
City Attorney Miles Risley stated the Mayor had signed a Declaration of a Local
State of Disaster Due to a Public Health Emergency on March 13,2020.The
Mayor's declaration was effective for no longer than seven days,unless
continued or renewed by consent of the City Council.He said Item 4 on the
consent agenda was a related item,an ordinance extending the Mayor's
March 13 Declaration of Local State of Disaster for up to 30 days;the Mayor's
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declaration was attached as an exhibit He discussed Governor Abbott's order
issued on March 16,which suspended various provisions of the Open Meetings
Act requiring government officials and members of the public,and staff,to be
physically present at a meeting,and allowed the public to participate remotely
in public comment during the meeting.He asked the Council to amend Section
7 of the declaration attached to the ordinance in Item 4 to state that the public
comment could be made no later than five minutes after the beginning of the
meeting;and Section 1 of the ordinance to extend the continuation of the local
disaster,to be terminated by the City Council or 30 days after it is issued,
whichever comes earlier.Mr.Risley also distributed the First Amended Order
regarding Public and Private Gatherings,issued on March 16,which limited
mass gatherings to 250 people;the attached Center for Disease Control(CDC)
recommendations;and outlined penalties for noncompliance.He noted a
number of other proposed changes to the ordinance that were outlined in blue
font
Council members and City Attorney Risley discussed the following topics: if the
city will reduce the number of individuals allowed to attend mass gatherings
from 250 to 100;the mayor has the authority to issue an order to reduce the
number if needed; and the Center for Disease Control(CDC)has made
recommendations and issued guidelines,but decisions are being made on the
local level.
F. 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. Public testimony and public hearing
input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda at public meetings of the
City Council shall be provided in written format and presented to the City
Secretary and/or designee prior to 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 written 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:
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Brandon Rokohl,425 Southern St and Margareta Fratila,3606 Tripoli Dr.
F. Presentation: Buccaneer Days 2020 by Johnny Philipello with the Buccaneer
Commission
The presentation was given by Johnny Philipello with the Buccaneer
Commission to announce that Buccaneer Days will be postponed until
November 19,2020 through November 29,2020.
G. Proclamations/Commendations: (NONE)
H. 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. UPDATE ON CORONAVIRUS
1)Recap of the operational changes the City has made in response to the
Coronavirus. 2)Obtain information on the coronavirus through the City's
website or by calling 826-2489 or if you think you may be sick call the Health
Department at 826-7200. 3)The Mayor,County Judge,City Manager and
Annette Rodriguez will meet every morning at 8:00 a.m.to keep the
community updated and a press briefing will be held every day at 3:00 p.m.
until further notice. 4)Changes in the judicial system.5)The Mayor and the
County Judge have signed Declarations of Local Disasters and an Order
limiting the size of public gatherings. 6)The public still has access to
participate in meetings by watching live on TV or social media and can submit
a comment electronically or in writing. 7)Whataburger Field and American
Bank Center have been closed,Senior Centers are closed,Meals on Wheels
have been feeding seniors. 8)Thanks to HEB,Lighthouse for the Blind,Victor
Betancourt and other volunteers for providing food and hygiene products. 9)
The Art Center is closed,the Farmers Market is going to be determined,the Art
Museum is closed until further notice,the Museum of Science and History is
currently open,but assessing their operations. The Aquarium will be closed
for 15 days. The Lexington will remain open,but no group tours. Gulf
beaches remain open. 10)Staff members have been redirected to the
homelessness population with current information.
Director of Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Health District Annette
Rodriguez presented an awareness update: Health Entities;Mechanism of
Disease; Prevention; Mass Gatherings Interim Guidelines;Testing for COVID-19;
Health District Efforts;and Coronavirus Drive Thru.
Council members confirmed that the testing started on January 6th and
thanked Annette Rodriguez for their hard work.
b. OTHER
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced the new CEO of the Corpus Christi
Convention and Visitorus Bureau(CVB)Brett Oetting.Mr.Oettling said the CVB
was suspending all business travel and working remotely from home currently,
suspending all paid advertising for the next 60 days,and his intention of
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making Corpus Christi the number one beach spot in Texas.
MINUTES:
2. Regular Meetings of February 18, 2020 and February 25, 2020.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Roy,that the Minutes be approved.The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
J. BOARD&COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Island Strategic Action Committee (4 vacancies)
Senior Corps Advisory Committee (5 vacancies)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.
Island Strategic Action Committee
Council Member Barrera made a motion to appoint Alex H.Harris(Commercial
Property Owner),seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Armon D.Alex(Mustang
Island Representative),seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Daniel R.Brown Ill and
Tommy J.Kurtz(At Large)which was seconded by a council member and
passed unanimously.
Senior Corps Advisory Committee
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Silvia V.Facundo(SCP
Volunteer),seconded by Council Member Garza and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Gary Burger(RSVP
Volunteer Station),seconded by Council Member Barrera and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Smith made a motion to appoint Joann Arevalo(RSVP
Volunteer),seconded by Council Member Roy and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Betsy Miller(SCP
Volunteer Station)which was seconded by a council member and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Stephanie Brown(At Large)
which was seconded by a council member and passed unanimously.
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K. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
L. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4-27)
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.Council members requested
that Items 14,18,19 and 26 be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith,seconded by Council Member
Molina to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by 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
Approval of the Consent Agenda
4. Ordinance extending the Local State of Disaster Declared by the Mayor
of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas on March 13, 2020; and Declaring an
emergency.
(NOTE:see Item 1 for discussion on Item 4).
Council Member Smith made a motion to amend the ordinance as follows:
amend Section 7 of the declaration attached to the ordinance to state that
public comment could be made no later than five minutes after the beginning
of the meeting;and Section 1 of the ordinance to extend the continuation of
the local disaster,to be terminated by the City Council or 30 days after it is
issued,whichever comes earlier.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
(NOTE:This Ordinance was reconsidered during this meeting. See Item 4 later
in these minutes.)
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
5. Zoning Case No. 0120-02, Grangerfield Development, LLC. (District 5).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 7702 Yorktown Boulevard from
the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "RS-4.5" Single-Family 4.5 District and
"CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District. Planning Commission and
Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032044
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6. Zoning Case No. 0120-03, Judy and Doyle E. Hobbs, High Ground
Advisors, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, and Texas A&M University
Development Foundation (District 3). Ordinance rezoning property at or
near 5102 Old Brownsville Road from the "IL" Light Industrial District and
"RS-6" Single-Family 6 District to the "CG-2" General Commercial
District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032045
7. Zoning Case No. 0120-01, Johnson Development (District 3). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 5101 Old Brownsville Road from the "RS-6"
Single-Family 6 District to the "CN-1" Neighborhood Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032046
8. Ordinance adopting a new Southside Area Development Plan, an
element of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; rescinding the former
Southside Area Development Plan adopted on May 19, 1989; and
amending the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032047
9. Ordinance adopting a new London Area Development Plan, an element
of the Plan CC Comprehensive Plan; rescinding the former London Area
Development Plan adopted on August 17, 1987; and amending the Plan
CC Comprehensive Plan
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032048
10. Ordinance exempting Morton Meadows subdivision, located East of
Flour Bluff Drive and South of Graham Road, from the payment of the
wastewater lot or acreage fee under section 8.5.2.G.1 of the Unified
Development Code conditioned upon a Sanitary Sewer Connection
Agreement. (District 4)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032049
11. Ordinance closing, abandoning and vacating a 1.89 acre prescriptive
easement known as Airline Road Extension between Yorktown Boulevard
and Rodd Field Road pursuant to a land exchange agreement.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
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Enactment No: 032050
12. Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Collection Line Extension
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Walker Holdings and
Development, LLC to extend a 12-inch wastewater collection line for a
planned residential subdivision located on IH-69 with a completion date
of March 30, 2021; and appropriating $215,393.85 from the Sanitary
Sewer Collection Line Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer per the
agreement. (District 1)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032051
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
13. Resolution authorizing a seven-year service agreement with Intrado Life
& Safety Solutions Corp of Longmont, Colorado, in an amount not to
exceed $839,138.04 for the VIPER hardware and software for the 911
system upgrade and maintenance for the Police Department's
MetroCom Division, with FY 2020 funding in the amount of$274,291.81
available through the General Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032052
14. Motion authorizing a four-year supply agreement with Country Brook
Design, Inc. of Moulton, Alabama for a total amount not to exceed
$369,000.00 for the purchase of collars and leashes for Animal Care
Services, with FY 2020 funding in the amount of$53,812.50 available
through the General Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
Council members,Director of Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker,and
Animal Care Services Program Director Mike Gillis discussed the following
topics: the cost of collars and leashes is high,so is there a cost reduction;
individual purchases were through Amazon and not proper protocol to
purchase on Amazon;what is the average cost of collars and leashes;and the
contract agreement is for four years.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve,seconded by Council
Member Garza 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
Enactment No: M2020-055
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15. Motion authorizing two three-year service agreements with Southern Tire
Mart, LLC of Columbia, Mississippi as the primary supplier for an amount
not to exceed $490,200.00 and Beasley Tire Service-Houston
Incorporated, of Houston, Texas as the secondary supplier for an amount
not to exceed $326,800.00, for a combined total amount not to exceed
$817,000.00, for recap tire repair services for Asset Management,
effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in the
amount of$136,166.67 available through the Fleet Maintenance Service
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-056
16. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Ag-Pro Texas,
LLC of Boston, Georgia for an amount not to exceed $762,000.00, for the
purchase of OEM John Deere Parts for Asset Management, with FY
2020 funding in an estimated amount of$127,000.00 available through
the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-057
17. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Loftin Equipment
Company, Inc., of Phoenix, Arizona with an amount not to exceed
$470,760.00, to perform generator preventative maintenance on an
annual basis, repairs and generator rentals on an as needed basis for
Asset Management, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with
FY 2020 funding in the amount of$78,460.00 available through the
Facility and Property Management Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-058
18. Resolution rejecting the apparent low bid of Gajeske Inc., of San Antonio,
Texas as non-responsive and authorizing a three-year supply agreement
with Mann Flow Controls, Inc., of Houston, Texas for a total amount not to
exceed $265,294.20, for the purchase of schedule 40 PVC pipes for the
City Warehouse as a central distribution for various City departments,
effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in
the amount of$51,584.98 available through the Stores Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.
Council members,Director of Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker,and
Kevin Norton Director of Water Utilities discussed the following topics: the
bidder's price per foot of PVC pipes;the necessity of a longer term contract
supply agreement;the availability of material at the warehouse for operational
purposes; if order as needed is going to exceed the$50,000 threshold;closer to
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$80,000 to$90,000 per year; being questioned by the auditors about longer
term contracts;can it be approved at a single year opposed to a three year;
and whether the buyer looked into Ferguson Enterprises,LLC for a bid.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to table this Item,seconded by
Council Member Guajardo.
Council members and Director Baker discussed the following topics: the bids
submitted have been incorrect;and being more cautious before sending out
bid sheets.
This Item was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
19. Motion authorizing a two-year supply agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC of Corpus Christi, TX, in an amount not to exceed
$179,609.38 to purchase ductile iron pipe accessories, effective upon
issuance of notice to proceed, with funding in the amount of$52,386.07
available in the FY 2020 Stores Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
Council members and Director of Contracts and Procurement Kim Baker
discussed the following topics: the math is incorrect on the bid/pricing
schedule; if the buyers have checked their calculations before giving the bid to
vendors;and the suggestion to provide a locked spreadsheet to the buyers.
Council Member Guajardo made a motion to table this Item,seconded by
Council Member Molina.
This Item was tabled with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
20. Resolution authorizing a three-year supply agreement with OMI Industries,
Incorporated from Long Grove, Illinois for a total amount not to exceed
$362,269.05 for the purchase of Ecosorb 505 Odor Neutralizer for the
Wastewater Division of the Utilities Department, effective upon issuance
of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in the amount of$70,441.20
available through the Wastewater Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032053
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21. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Corpus Christi
C.D. Electric, L.P. of Corpus Christi, Texas, in an amount not to exceed
$451,950.00, for pump motor and clutch repairs for Wastewater
Treatment plants, lift stations and stormwater pump stations, effective
upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2020 funding in the amount
of$87,879.20 available through the Wastewater and Stormwater Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-059
General Consent Items
22. Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office
of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division for funding in the
amount of$135,998 for the FY 2021 Local Border Security Program
Grant.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032054
23. Resolution approving appointment of Dr. Srikanth Ramachandruni as
Health Authority for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health
District; and authorizing execution of a professional service agreement
with Dr. Srikanth Ramachandruni to serve as the Health Authority for the
Public Health District.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032055
24. Motion to implement a six-month pilot program by the Solid Waste
Department to provide a "Super Bag" debris and material collection
service with a pilot fee of$135 per service, to be paid at time of bag
purchase.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-060
25. Resolution to revise City Council Policies regarding Rules of Decorum
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032056
26. Resolution approving revised City Council policies for City boards, ad
hoc committees, and task forces.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.
City Secretary Rebecca Huerta presented information on the following topics:
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Resolution approving revised City Council policies for City boards,ad hoc
committees,and task forces.
Council members and City Secretary Huerta discussed the following topics:
the concern of non-residents unable to serve on the ad hoc committees and
task force;thanked City Secretary Huerta for her hard work;and thanked City
Manager's office for their efforts in getting this accomplished.
Council Member Garza made a motion to amend Section 10.2.1.b.of the
resolution to remove the residency requirement for ad hoc committees and
task forces,seconded by Council Member Hernandez,and passed
unanimously.Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the resolution
as amended,seconded by Council Hernandez.This Resolution was passed and
approved as amended 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
Enactment No: 032057
27. Ordinance to revise ordinances to change required board categories into
preferred categories; to establish new Construction Trade Advisory &
Appeals Board in place of the Building Code Board of Appeals,
Electrical Advisory Board and Mechanical/Plumbing Advisory Board; to
delete City Code sections regarding inactive City boards namely the
Citizens Committee for Community Improvement and the Coastal Bend
Manpower Planning Council; to delete duplicative City Code sections
regarding general provisions for City boards that are addressed in City
Council Policies; and declaring an emergency.
This Ordinance was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032058
R. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 38 and 40)
Mayor McComb deviated from the agenda and referred to Executive Session
Items 38 and 40.The Council went into executive session at 1:41 p.m.The
Council returned from executive session at 2:45 p.m.
38. 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 potential lease
and/or acquisition of property near Lake Corpus Christi and pursuant to
Texas Government Code§ 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the
potential purchase, exchange, lease, and/or value of real property
interests near Lake Corpus Christi when deliberation in open meeting
would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body
in negotiations with third person(s).
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This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
40. 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 potential
disannexation, industrial district agreements, and/or development
agreement(s)with entities that are considering the construction,
expansion, and/or ownership of industrial facilities (including, recently
annexed industrial facilities in San Patricio County, including but not
limited to Occidental and Voestalpine) 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.
M. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Items 38 and 40.
N. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 28 -31)
28. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics:aerial overview;zoning pattern;and Planning Commission's
and staffs recommendation.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing.There were no comments from the
Council or the public.Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Molina 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
Enactment No: 032061
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29. Zoning Case No. 0120-05, My Home Team Media, LLC. (District 2).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 1733 South Brownlee Boulevard
from the"CG-2" General Commercial District to the"IL" Light Industrial
District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend Denial, in lieu
thereof approval of the "CG-2/SP" General Commercial District with a
Special Permit.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics:aerial overview;zoning pattern;and Planning Commission
and staff recommend denial of the"IL"Light Industrial District In lieu thereof,
approval of the"CG-2/SP"General Commercial District with a Special Permit.
A council member and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: the
opposition of the location near the school,but not the program.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. City Secretary Rebecca Huerta
read the comments from the following people which are attached to the
minutes:
Randy Williams, 1601 Ayers St.and Garth/Josephine Herro,501 Del Mar Blvd.
Michelle Wuldran,1802 Whiting Dr.,spoke in opposition to the item.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Molina made a motion to deny the zoning request,seconded
by Council Member Hunter.The motion passed unanimously.The ordinance
was denied on first reading with the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
30. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.
Director of Planning and Environmental Department Daniel McGinn presented
information on the following topics: subject area;adopted master plan;
amended master plan;detailed view;proposed amendments;objectives
achieved;and staff recommends approval.
Mayor McComb opened the public comment. There were no comments from
the public.
Council members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Water Utilities Design
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Manager Gabriel Hinojosa discussed the following topics: the update on the
water pressure;the concern of turning on the waterlines;and what changes
will be made to the existing water pressure.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez. 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 Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032063
31. 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.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 31.
Business Liaison Arlene Medrano presented information on the following
topics: amendement to the project and staff recommends approval.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no comments from the
public.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded by
Council Member Garza.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 Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032064
O. REGULAR AGENDA:
P. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 32 -37)
32. 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
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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.
Mayor McComb referred to Items 32-37.
There were no comments from the Council or the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve Items 32-37,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez. These Ordinances were passed on first reading
and approved by one vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032062
33. 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
boundaries accordingly; providing for severance, publication, and an
effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved by one vote(see
Item 32).
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032065
34. 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 first reading and approved by one vote(see
Item 32).
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:032066
35. 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
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Portairs Addition, located at 4462 Ayers Street. (District 2)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved by one vote(see
Item 32).
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032067
36. 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 first reading and approved by one vote(see
Item 32).
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
Enactment No:032068
37. 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 first reading and approved by one vote(see
Item 32).
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hemandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032069
Q. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEM 41
4. Ordinance extending the Local State of Disaster Declared by the Mayor
of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas on March 13, 2020; and Declaring an
emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 4.
This Item was previously discussed.
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City Attorney Miles Risley discussed the following topics: the changes
incorporate the amendments that were made to the original motion earlier and
state that the penalties within the order are being extended by the ordinance
as well;and the penalty clause will be published for the public.
Council Member Garza made a motion to reconsider Item 4,seconded by
Council Member Roy and passed unanimously.
Council Member Garza made a motion to approve the substitute ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Barrera. This Substitute 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 39, 41 -42)
39. 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 collective
bargaining matters in the Agreement(s)with the Corpus Christi Police
Officers' Association and the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters'
Association.
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 39. This Item was
postponed to the next meeting.
41. 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 potential future
federal, state or local government measures to maximize public health
and pursuant to Texas Government Code§551.076 to discuss the
deployment or specific occasions for implementation of security
personnel or devices against deleterious impacts to public health.
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
42. 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
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City and with which the City may conduct economic development
negotiations and/or deliberate possible economic development issues
concerning said business prospect(s).
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 42.The Council went into
executive session at 3:20 p.m.The Council returned from executive session at
4:17 p.m.
S. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Council Future Agenda Items. There were
no future items discussed or identified.
T. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,Mayor McComb adjourned the meeting at 4:21
p.m.
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DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yyl: 03/17/20
NAME: Brandon Rokohl
ADDRESS: 425 Southern St
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE: TX ZIP: 78404
TOPIC: Coronavirus Social Distancing -250 Too High, Set a Good Example
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Full disclosure: My wife works for the City. She has not been allowed to work from home, despite
being completely able to perform her duties from home. I have disabilities that make me more
vulnerable than the average citizen, and I am legitimately concerned that she will bring the disease
home to infect myself and our three-year-old daughter.
250 is not low enough, not by a long shot! Currently, it is suspected that one mildly infected person
in a crowd that large could easily spread the disease to numerous other people. Those people would
then visit their elderly parents or grandparents, and that would be disastrous.
While many of our larger Texas neighbors have begun implementing stricter measures to help
enforce Social Distancing policies, Corpus Christi remains woefully behind. To "flatten the curve" we
need to keep as many people out of each others' way as possible. Why are so many non-essential
businesses and government offices still trying to operate "business as normal?" City Hall is one of
those entities. So far you have not set a good example for the rest of the community.
My employer, AEP Texas, one of the most essential businesses in the city, has requested many of its
office workers to work from home since last Friday. We have had at least one positive case in our
company, in Arkansas, so we know well the risk we are dealing with. The directive came from the
CEO, Nick Akins.
It should be obvious to everyone that it's no longer a question of"if" but "when" the virus will take a
foothold in our community. Due to the lack of testing ability, we can easily assume the answer to
"when" is "many days ago." We just had thousands of people in town for spring break, potentially
spreading the virus around. By now you're familiar with what the epidemiologists are saying. Every
day wasted is potentially dozens or even hundreds of new cases, even if the case count is currently
low.
This means shutting down entertainment, restaurants, bars, gyms, and public gatherings. The
President is saying that gatherings larger than 10 people should be avoided. You can not force
healthy people to stay home, but as you've asserted yourself, the state allows you to shut down
certain activities in times of crisis. You also have direct power over local government employees'
ability to work from home, if they can perform their duties sufficiently from there.
Being reactive only makes things worse. Only proactive measures will save peoples' lives and give
our doctors time to help heal our citizens! Flatten The Curve!
Norma Duran
From: Margareta Fratila <margaretatheflorist@gmail.com>
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3/17/2020
From
Margareta FRATILA
3606 Tripoli Dr
Corpus Christi,TX 78415
(361)739-3029
Good afternoon everyone,
I want to express my deepest gratitude for my nomination on the Marina Advisory Board. It is with great pleasure and
happiness to work hard to make a difference on the most beautiful Riviera of our " Body of Christ" to make it more
brighter..for Corpus Christi to be a REAL SPARKLING CITY BY THE SEA.
Last week, I I took a 2 hrs tour with Ms.Gina Sanchez to analyze every corner and site of this asset-I named it"The River
Oak"of Corpus Christi as I intend to become! This is a hint to our City Mgr PETER ZANONI who maybe is missing SA®
I would like to extend an invitation to all of you, our City Leaders to visit Marina in a very nearly future. I am working on
becoming a member to Yacht on the Bay Club (the boat anchored there) and invite you also to become members
($25/yr)
I understand and witnessed that we didn't have the bond for Marina since 18 yrs ago and everything is due on
maintenance.
I am appealing now to our Councilman Michael Hunter and all of you to consider giving us the most$ of the Grant for
Seawall and other projects such as new HQ for Marina, Remodeling the old building across from Yacht Club and building
a Fishing Pier( as Councilmen Ben MOLINA will be happy0) and many other which we will present it to you when the
visit from ya'll will be set.
I am proud to say that I reserved to buy the First concrete Bench sitting 8 people with the story of the buyer graved on
it.. it's only$2,500. I will encourage all of you to reserve one and buy it as we have only 30 of them to sell. Please contact
Gina of myself to show you the efficiency of this asset which will be sitting on the edge of the CC Bay between Joe's Crab
Shack and the Marina facility ( on the side of Harrison's Landing Restaurant )
I would like, please,to ask to put on the City Council Agenda within one month the item I came up with , named "STATE
OF THE MARINA" whom I called it now to give you the updates you need it to know, which I didn't until last week! I will
work with Chamber of Commerce to make an event like that to happens. Please feel free to contact me and let's all
proudly see the most valuable asset Corpus Christi asset,The Marina District together.
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