HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 08/25/2020I 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 August 25, 2020 which
were approved by the City Council on September 8, 2020.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 8th day of September 2020.
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Rebecca Huerta
City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
City of Corpus Christi
Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary
P.O. Box 9277
Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
(361) 826-3105
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
10:00 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 10:02 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, Greg Smith and Ben Molina
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
E. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1.
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 matters involving
water towers, water pressure, equipment replacement schedules, and
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regulations relating to the
provision of water, minimum pressure requirements, water minimum
alternative capacity requirements, and other related regulatory matters.
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This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
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. 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. 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 citizens submitted written public comments which are attached
to the minutes:
Bob Paulison, 15821 Almeria Ave.; John LaRue, 602 N. Staples St.; Carrie
Robertson Meyer, 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd.; Brian Williams; Shelley Tinsley, 613
Hoffman St.; Alissa Mejia, 41 Camden PI.; and Nancy Hunt, 6162 Misty Meadow.
The following citizens called in:
Melissa Zamora, 3917 Brawner Pkwy.; Julie Rogers, 710 Furman Ave.; Brittany
Garcia, 3214 Brawner Pkwy.; and Sylvia Campos, 4410 Fir St. - spoke in
opposition to Item 19. Moses Mostaghasi, 8017 Barley Dock; and Bobak
Mostaghasi, 8017 Barley Dock - spoke in support of Items 13 and 14.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments. City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following preparations for Hurricanes Marco and Laura.
1) Removal of Targe items from local beaches. 2) Public Works has positioned
barricades in different areas of the City. 3) TXDOT is prepared to close down
the JFK Causeway if necessary.
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Council Members and City Manager Zanoni discussed the following topics:
sandbags will be stored in a warehouse throughout the hurricane season;
brush pick-up related to Hurricane Hanna should be complete in about two
weeks; and the schedule for brush pick-up is on the City's website.
a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS
Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented an update on
COVID-19: COVID-19 cases by months; COVID-19 statistics as of 8/24/2020;
COVID-19 death by months; COVID-19 deaths by weeks in July; COVID-19
deaths by weeks in August; COVID-19 hospitalization risk; COVID-19
recoveries -plasma donation; school year 2020 -2021 -safe return; pooling
samples; and COVID-19 compliance inspections -retail establishments.
H. MINUTES:
2. Regular Meeting of August 18, 2020
A motion was made by Council Member Hernandez, seconded by Council
Member Garza that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a
unanimous vote.
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
3. Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Mayor McComb referred to Item 3.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Amy McCoy and Twila
Stevens, seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Council Member Hernandez nominated Luis Reyes Sr. Council Member
Guajardo nominated Jacob Dryden. Council Member Smith nominated
Lawrence Heatley. Council Member Molina nominated Diego Solis. Jacob
Dryden, Lawrence Heatley and Diego Solis were appointed with Council
Members Hunter, Molina, Barrera, Smith and Guajardo voting for Jacob
Dryden, Lawrence Heatley and Diego Solis. Council Member Hernandez voted
for Luis Reyes. Council Member Roy voted for Luis Reyes, Jacob Dryden ad
Lawrence Heatley, and Mayor McComb and Council Member Garza voted for
Luis Reyes, Lawrence Heatley and Diego Solis.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 -12)
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda.
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4.
5.
6.
Council Members discussed Items 7, 10 and 12.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza, seconded by Council Member
Guajardo 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
Ordinance approving a five-year Business Incentive Agreement between
the Corpus Christi B Corporation and the United Service Organization of
South Texas ("USO") in the amount of $250,000 for the creation and
retention of jobs and improvements to the facility leased to the USO by
the United States Navy, effective upon signature of the City Manager or
designee; appropriating funds in the amount of $250,000 from the Type B
Economic Development Fund; and amending the budget.
This Ordinance was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032187
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
Motion authorizing three, three-year service agreements, for mowing,
maintenance and securing of non -code compliant properties for Code
Enforcement, with each of the following vendors: J.M. Perez and
Grandsons LLC of Portland, TX, Richard Herrera, Jr., dba R.H.
Construction & Mowing of Corpus Christi, TX, and Luz Alicia Sierra Leal
dba Alicia's Lawn Service of Corpus Christi, TX, in an amount not to
exceed $150,000.00 for each contract, for a total not to exceed amount of
$450,000, with FY 2020 funding in an amount of $8,333.33 available from
the General Fund and Community Development Block Grant Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-144
Consent - Capital Projects
Motion awarding a Professional Services Contract for design and
construction administration services for Lifecycle Curb and Gutter
Replacement Program to ECMS, LLC of Corpus Christi, TX, for one-year
in an amount up to $100,000 with two one-year renewal options to be
administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed $300,000,
with projects located Citywide, and with FY 2020 funding available from
the Storm Water Capital Reserve Fund.
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7.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-145
General Consent Items
Resolution approving a transfer of allocation of $3,200,000 from the City
of Corpus Christi's $17,960,470 Coronavirus Relief Fund established by
the CARES Act to Nueces County for expenses related to the prevention,
preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 7.
A Council Member discussed the City's transfer of funds established by the
CARES Act to Nueces County for expenses related to COVID-19.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032188
8. Resolution amending and reaffirming the City of Corpus Christi's
Investment Policy and Investment Strategies for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032189
9.
Resolution authorizing participation in the TexPool Investment Pools and
designating authorized representatives and approving participation
agreement
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032190
10. Resolution authorizing the City's intent to provide a total of up to
$752,000 from the City's Coronavirus Relief Fund allocation, through the
CARES Act, to Corpus Christi Independent School District and Flour
Bluff Independent School District ($715,000 and $37,000, respectively)
as matching funds for the purchase of computer equipment necessary to
facilitate compliance with COVID-19 related public health measures and
tele -learning.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 10.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
topics: other school districts that will seek funding from the City include
Calallen ISD and London ISD.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032191
11. Resolution adopting a substantial amendment to the City of Corpus
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Christi's FY2019-2020 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP),
previously adopted by Ordinance No. 031814, for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), and the HOME Investment
Partnerships Programs funded by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and authorizing the execution of
all documents necessary to implement the Substantial Amendment to the
FY2019-2020 with outside organizations.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032192
12. Resolution authorizing a two-year lease of 3.0 acres off Rincon Road
from the Texas General Land Office ("GLO") for $10,000 annual payment
to the GLO with option to extend for an additional two-year term, to be
used for storage of reefing material to be used in constructing an offshore
artificial reef in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 12.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
topics: a Council Member stated that this is a good news item and is in favor of
this item; and this item is a financial benefit for the Cole Park Pier.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032193
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held from 1:31 p.m. to 2:03 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEMS 13 - 15)
13. Ordinance annexing approximately 385 acres of land at or near the
intersection of FM 43 and CR 33 into the territorial limits of the City of
Corpus Christi.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 13.
Assistant Director of Planning & Environmental Services Dan McGinn presented
information on the following topics: background; aerial overview of
annexation tract; aerial overview of area infrastructure; and staffs
recommendation to approve the petition for annexation.
Council Members and Assistant Director McGinn discussed the following topics:
a Council Member's concern regarding storm water drainage system on the
south side of town; and that the developer is interested in creating a TIRZ for
this project.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no written comments
from the public.
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Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded
by Council Member Hunter. This Ordinance 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 Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Roy
14. Zoning Case No. 0720-01, Bobak Mostaghasi (District 3). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near the intersection of FM 43 and CR 33
from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CN -1" Neighborhood
Commercial District and "CG -2" General Commercial District.
(Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval of the "CG -2"
General Commercial District and "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial
District; Staff Recommendation: Approval of the "CG -2" General
Commercial District, denial of the "CN -1" Neighborhood Commercial
District and, in lieu, approval of the "ON" Neighborhood Office
District.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern; Planning Commission
recommends approval of the "CG -2" and "CN -1"; and staff recommends
approval of "CG -2" and denial of the "CN -1" and, in lieu, approval of the "ON".
Council Members and Director Raymond discussed the following topics: staff
recommends denial of the "CN -1" because they believe the "ON" is a better
buffer and neighbor than "CN -1".
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no written comments
from the public.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance based on
Planning Commission's recommendation, seconded by Council Member
Hunter. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo,
Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member
Molina and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 2 - Council Member Garza and Council Member Roy
15. Zoning Case No. 0620-02, One Rail Group, LLC. (District 3).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 501 Heinsohn Road from the
"FR" Farm Rural District and "IL" Light Industrial District to the "IL"
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Light Industrial District. Planning Commission and Staff recommend
Approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 15.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: aerial overview; zoning pattern; and staff and Planning
Commission's recommendation.
There were no comments from the Council.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no written comments
from the public.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded
by Council Member Smith. 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
N. RECESS TO CORPORATION MEETINGS: (ITEMS 16 - 17)
16. Special Board Meeting of the Corpus Christi Housing Finance
Corporation regarding an Investment Services Agreement.
This Corporation Meeting was held.
17. North Padre Island Development Corporation Annual Meeting
This Corporation Meeting was held.
O. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
P. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEMS 18 -19)
18. Motion approving Amendment No. 3 with Texas A&M University - Corpus
Christi to provide professional services in the amount of $156,472.00 for
a total contract value not to exceed $401,451.00 for Packery Channel
Monitoring, to provide guidance following damage during Hurricane
Hanna, located in City Council District 4, with funds available from Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Capital Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 18.
Assistant City Manager Keith Selman presented the following information: this
item was discussed during the TIRZ #2 meeting and Board Members authorized
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the expenditures as a corporation.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Motion was passed 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: M2020-146
19. Resolution authorizing the execution and approval of a Financing
Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and the Texas Water
Development Board (TWDB) related to the City's issuance, sale, and
delivery of City Utility System Junior Lien Revenue Improvement Bonds in
an amount not to exceed $11,425,000 to the TWDB with proceeds of
said bonds to be used for a city desalination project and other matters in
connection therewith.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton presented information on the following
topics: drought resilient; financial agreement strategy; TWDB loan; breakdown
of the $11,425,000; 2013-2017 update; 2017-2020 update; 500,000 customers; City
of Corpus Christi water supply chart; 75% trigger point chart; water demands;
consumption by customer type; 2021-2029 high to low rate impact per month;
next steps; and staffs recommendation.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director Norton, and Water
Resource Manager Steve Ramos discussed the following topics: a Council
Member is not against desalination, but does not agree with the process
without any other cost options and information made available; a Council
Member's request to see the rate model analysis; if desalination is the best
option after considering other options, then a concern is the environmental
impact; selling brine is not a viable option, it is more cost effective to put it
back into the Bay; a Council Member's request for a public meeting to inform
the public about the desalination project, and allow for public input; public
participation is highly important, as is determining the impact on the
taxpayers; there is not enough information available to make a decision to
move forward with this project; the City's website has all the information
available to the public; a Council Member's concern regarding the 75% trigger
point chart; the timeline is based on the timing of the two agreements made
with Steel Dynamics and Exxon; the cost of desalination would be lower if we
had higher utilization of our water resources, and would lower the overall cost
of water; the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) grant has a deadline of
September 8, 2020; the City has an obligation because of the $2 million that
has already been approved; the importance for the City to get a permit; there
is a lot of misinformation on social media; this is just a step in the process
before the project begins; the City has been in an industrial agreement since
2018; the industry is paying 60% of the debt service; CC Polymer has a plant
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that is already built, so there is no need to overpay for desalination; the City
has been trying to find a water supply for our region since 2001; the number
one priorities for the City are an uninterruptible water supply, streets and
wastewater; the importance of this project for the future of the City; if the City
borrows $11,000,000 today, the impact on the water rate is zero; the debt
service is built into the current rate; the debt service for the $11,000,000 is
$100,000; and a Council Member stated this project is an $11,000,000 risk for the
City without approved permits.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by
Council Member Barrera. This Resolution was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hunter, Council
Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Nay: 3 - Council Member Garza, Council Member Guajardo and Council Member
Hernandez
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: 032194
Q. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 20 - 22)
20. Motion authorizing an 18 -month service agreement with Halff Associates,
Inc. of Richardson, Texas for a total amount not to exceed $273,789.00
for the development of the 10 -Year Parks and Recreation Master Plan,
with FY 2020 funding available from the Community Enrichment Fund and
General Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 20.
This Ordinance was postponed until September 8, 2020.
21. Ordinance awarding two construction contracts to Haas -Anderson
Construction, Ltd., Corpus Christi, Texas for the mill and overlay of Ocean
Drive from Louisiana Avenue to Robert Drive in the amount of
$6,081,782.85 and Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ennis Joslin Road
in the amount of $4,399,728.35 and amending the FY 2020 Operating
and Capital Budget to include Ocean Drive from Louisiana Avenue to
Robert Drive and Ocean Drive from Robert Drive to Ennis Joslin Road
projects; appropriating $4,554,601.20 from the unreserved fund balance
of the General Fund, located in Council District 4, with funding available
from the 2012 and 2014 Street Bond Program, and the FY 2021 Type B,
FY 2020 General, Storm Water, Wastewater, and Water Funds.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.
Director of Public Works Department Richard Martinez presented information
on the following topics: this ordinance would award two construction contracts
to Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd. for the mill and overlay of Ocean Drive.
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Council Members and Director Martinez discussed the following topics:
Council Members' support of Ocean Drive being reconstructed; construction
should begin in October and be completed within ten months; this construction
will cover a 14 mile stretch of roadway down Ocean Drive; and this
construction will include pavement repair and markings for bike lanes.
Council Member Guajardo 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 Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
22. Ordinance authorizing the purchase of artificial turf materials from The
PlayWell Group, Inc. of Boerne, TX, for a total amount not to exceed
$72,212.43 and a three-month service agreement for installation with
PlayWorks Inc. of Boerne, TX, for a total amount not to exceed
$93,316.82 for materials and installation of artificial turf for splash pads at
three City parks, for a total amount not to exceed $165,529.25;
appropriating funds from the unreserved fund balance of the Community
Enrichment Fund; and amending the budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.
Interim Director of Parks and Recreation Tracey Cantu presented information
on the following topics: this item authorizes the purchase of artificial turf
materials and a three-month service agreement for the installation of the
artificial turf for splash pads and at three City parks through the BuyBoard
Cooperative.
Council Members and Interim Director Cantu discussed the following topics:
staff recommends approval of artificial turf for the splash pads located at
Lindale Park, Salinas Park and Bill Witt Park; and the artificial turf will be
great for long-term maintenance of the splash pads.
Council Member Molina 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 Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
R. BRIEFINGS: (NONE)
S. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 23)
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23. 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 matters involving
desalination, regulatory matters involving the Texas Coalition on
Environmental Quality and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
requirements of the Texas Public Information Act, and statutes and case
law granting intellectual property rights related to the aforementioned
items.
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
T. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.
U. ADJOURNMENT
The following Items were discussed: the last budget workshop will be held on
Thursday; a Council Member's request for the City Manager to provide more
potential projects of milling other roads; and a Council Member's request for
the report evaluation related to concrete versus asphalt streets.
This meeting was adjourned at 4:14 p.m.
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Norma Duran
From: Melissa Zamora <mzamora1818@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:39 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Request for call back - Melissa Zamora
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REQUEST FOR CALL BACK FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING Imm/dd/rr1: 08/25/20
NAME: Melissa Zamora
ADDRESS: 3917 Browner
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: Desalination Finance Agreement
STATE: Tx zip: 78411
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): 19
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: 361-425-2318
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City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: Julie Rogers
ADDRESS: 710 Furman Ave
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE: TX
TOPIC: No loan for proposed desal project
ZIP: 78404
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): 19
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: 361-461-1967
Norma Duran
From: julie rogers <rogersjuliet@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 11:09 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Public Comment for Item 19 City Council Agenda
Attachments: Public Comment V2 082520.docx
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Please submit my public comments to the City Councilpersons. Thank you for your service.
Julie Rogers
710 Furman Ave
CCTX 78404
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Your "mission is to make Corpus Christi one of the most livable
communities in America. To create a vibrant, progressive, clean city
that rejoices in its diversity. To keep our citizens safe and secure, and
provide an abundance of economic development opportunities while
paying special attention to our unique environment." Everything about
Item 19 and your proposed desalination project for Corpus Christi Bay
goes against that mission. Please vote NO on Item 19 and hold a series
of townhalls where the debate can be flushed out; where all questions
are addressed; and the harms, risks, and costs of such a proposed
project are fully exposed. In closing, I would like to thank you for the
recent townhall meetings held for the upcoming budget, but I'd also
like to point out that if you can do that for the budget, you can do it for
the proposed desal project.
REQUEST FOR CALL BACK FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: Brittany Garcia
ADDRESS: 3214 Brawner Pkwy
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: Desalination loan
STATE: TX ZIP: 78411
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable):
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: (361) 660-9401
REQUEST FOR CALL BACK FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: Sylvia Campos
ADDRESS: 4410 Fir
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: Desalination Permit
STATE: Tx ZIP:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable):
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: 361-687-7259
What is the hurry on the permit for a Desalination Plant? Why does the city want to proceed if
the City has not determined, we the taxpayers want to fund this. There are multiple plans for
these plants from industry, if the Heavy Industry wants this, why are they not building it
themselves? Polymers is available, formally M& G. When something smells fishy it usually is.
ask that you vote this down and have town hall meetings on this, or why not have had town hall
meetings prior to this? Too many questions and no satisfactory answers. Your approach has
been behind closed doors. Never a good thing. Government demands we have an open
participation. We have multi -billion in street repairs and infrastructure was one estimate. We
should prioritize that.
REQUEST FOR CALL BACK FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/2020
NAME: Moses Mostaghasi (MPM Homes)
ADDRESS: 8017 Barley Dock
CITY: STATE: ZIP: 78414
TOPIC: annexation and zoning case
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): Items #13 and Items #14
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: 361-774-3832
REQUEST FOR CALL BACK FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board:
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/2020
NAME: Bobak Mostashasi
City Council
ADDRESS: 8017 Barley Dock
CITY: STATE: ZIP: 78414
TOPIC: annexation and zoning case
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): Items #13 and Items #14
TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CALL BACK: 361-549-7818
Norma Duran
From: Bob Paulison <bobpaulison@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 9:17 AM
To: CitySecretary
Subject: Public Comment / Input - 25 Aug 2020 City Council Mtg - Agenda Item 19
Attachments: Public Comment Form_25 Aug 2020_Item 19_PICC Ltr to City Council.pdf; Port Industries
of Corpus Christi Letter to City Council_Desalination_Aug 2020.pdf
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Please accept the attached letter from Port Industries of Corpus Christi as input related to item 19 on today's
City Council meeting agenda. Thank you! BP
Bob Paulison
Executive Director
Port Industries of Corpus Christi
bobpaulison@gmail.com
361.563.2888 (mobile)
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PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: Bob Paulison
ADDRESS: 15821 Almeria Ave.
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: SWIFT Loan
STATE: TX ZIP: 78418
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): Item 19
If no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
File attached to email along with this form contains input from Port Industries of Corpus Christi
relating to Item 19 on today's City Council meeting agenda. Thank you.
PORT INDUSTRIES witror
OF CORPUS CHRISTI MOM
21 August 2020
Mayor McComb & City Council Members
City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Chrsiti, TX 78401
Dear Mayor McComb & City Council Members:
Port Industries of Corpus Christi members appreciate the City's many efforts
to ensure that our region has a strong, drought resistant, and reliable supply
of water, and offer congratulations on the City's recent selection for SWIFT
financing from the Texas Water Development Board.
As regional water provider, you know better than anyone that an ample
supply of clean, fresh water is crucial to everyone in the Coastal Bend; and
that the City needs a diverse portfolio of reliable, affordable, and sustainable
water sources to support high quality of life and continued economic vitality.
Since 2014, the City of Corpus Christi, the San Patricio Municipal Water
District, Port Industries members, the Port of Corpus Christi, and the Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation have been working
collaboratively on that issue with the goal of achieving a drought -proof water
source for the area.
During that period, the City has examined, in a continuous and ongoing
fashion, all alternatives from conservation and reuse to groundwater and
desalination; we agree with this comprehensive and rigorous approach. We
also agree with the decision to secure financing for a desalination option at
this time.
Other sources may bring addition& diversity to our water supply, but the
work that has been done since 2014 has shown that desalination is feasible,
affordable and sustainable which leads us to support the City's strategy of
continuing forward with preparations for desalination facilities to meet the
currently known demands for water in our area. Even in good times, drought
is never very far away. We must be ready.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the process. Port
Industries appreciates the City Council's continuing commitment to
developing a strong, drought resistant, and sustainable water supply system.
Rick Ritter
President
Working for
a Balanced
Partnership
AEP Texas
Air Liquide
Buckeye Texas Partners
Celanese
Chemows
Cheniere Energy
CITGO Refining & Chemicals, LP
Flint Hi/!s Resources
Corpus avast, LLC
Guff Coast Growth Ventures
Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.
Lyonde/IBasell
MODA Midstream
NuStar Energy, LP
OxyChem
An Oak Corpus Chnst/
Port of Corpus Christi Authority
TALEN Energy
Valero
voesta/pine Texas
222 Power Street — 78401
P. O. Box 223 — 78403
Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361/563-2888
PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: John LaRue, President & CEO, United Corpus Christi Chamber
ADDRESS: 602 N. Staples Street, Suite 150
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: Seawater Desal
STATE: TX ZIP: 78401
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): item P.19
If no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
On behalf of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to offer our support of
the City's plans for a seawater desalination plant in the Port of Corpus Christi's Inner Harbor Ship
Channel and a future plant near the La Quinta Channel in San Patricio County. Our compliments to
you and your staff for the intense diligence and planning you have done over more than seven years
to move a new water supply project forward. Reliable and sustainable water supply is the key to
economic and business growth in the Coastal Bend. The City's long term plan to meet the area's
public water needs ensures that the City's total water supply capacity will continue to meet the water
demands of residents, businesses and industry in our region. The seawater desalination approach
adds a drought resistant water source to our overall supply while minimizing any financial or
environmental effects. It is great to see forward -thinking leadership from the City of Corpus Christi on
this issue.
PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board:
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/25/20
NAME: Carrie Robertson Meyer
City Council and Mayor
ADDRESS: 4401 Gulfbreeze Blvd.
CITY: Corpus Christi
TOPIC: VOTE NO on DESAL funding
STATE: TX ZIP: 78402
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): 19
If no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
Vote NO on Item 19 -- funding desal -- on tomorrow's agenda. Putting the first facility in the inner
harbor will set us on a path to catastrophic harm to our bays and our pocketbooks.
The city should hold a series of public hearings where the debate can be flushed out; where all
questions are addressed; and the harms,risks, and costs are fully exposed. That's transparency.
That's leadership.
North Beach is a tourism destination that relies on clean bay water and a healthy ecosystem to
continue to show our visitors the best of Corpus Christi. We can't let the Port's growth hurt our city's
#2 industry, tourism, by polluting the water with brine, hurting our marine life by changing the salinity
and bay temperatures in the inner harbor. That water flows right into the water we are all swimming
in here on North Beach.
We will all be watching your vote tomorrow to help us decide how to vote on the ballot this
November.
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 3:29 PM
To: Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Subject: FW: Letter from Port Industries of Corpus Christi Re: SWIFT Financing & Desalination
Attachments: Port Industries of Corpus Christi Letter to City Council_Desalination_Aug 2020.pdf
FYI.
From: Rebecca Huerta <RebeccaH@cctexas.com>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 2:28 PM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>
Subject: FW: Letter from Port Industries of Corpus Christi Re: SWIFT Financing & Desalination
Please include as public comment for Item 19.
Rebecca L. Huerta TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard Street 1 Corpus Christi, TX 78401
P.O. Box 9277 1 Corpus Christi, TX 78469-9277
Phone: (361) 826-3105 1 Fax: (361) 826-3113
RebeccaH@cctexas.com
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From: Bob Paulison <bobpaulison@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 12:24 PM
To: Joe McComb <Joe.McComb@cctexas.com>; Rudy Garza Jr <Rudy.Garza@cctexas.com>; Paulette Guajardo
<Paulette.Guaiardo@cctexas.com>; Michael Hunter <Michael.Hunter@cctexas.com>; Everett Roy
<Everett.Rov@cctexas.com>; Ben Molina <Ben.Molina@cctexas.com>; Roland Barrera [council]
<Roland.Barrera@cctexas.com>; Greg Smith <Greg.Smith@cctexas.com>; Gil Hernandez [Council]
<Gil.Hernandez@cctexas.com>; Peter Zanoni <peterz@cctexas.com>; Rebecca Huerta <RebeccaH@cctexas.com>
Subject: Letter from Port Industries of Corpus Christi Re: SWIFT Financing & Desalination
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Good afternoon Mayor, City Council members, City Manager, and City Secretary -
Attached, please find a letter of support from Port Industries regarding City activities to develop a drought
resistant water supply, work on seawater desalination, and the City's recent selection for SWIFT financing by
the TWDB.
In addition to being a general expression of appreciation for all that work that the City has accomplished with
regards to our water supply, this letter is specifically being submitted in support of item 19 on the 2.5 August
2020 City Council meeting agenda.
Thank you for all that you do for our City. If I can be of further service, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Best Regards,
Bob
Bob Paulison
Executive Director
Port Industries of Corpus Christi
bobpaulison@gmail.com
361.563.2888 (mobile)
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PORT INDUSTRIES 1r1
OF CORPUS CHRISTI
21 August 2020
Mayor McComb & City Council Members
City of Corpus Christi
1201 Leopard Street
Corpus Chrsiti, TX 78401
Dear Mayor McComb & City Council Members:
Port Industries of Corpus Christi members appreciate the City's many efforts
to ensure that our region has a strong, drought resistant, and reliable supply
of water, and offer congratulations on the City's recent selection for SWIFT
financing from the Texas Water Development Board.
As regional water provider, you know better than anyone that an ample
supply of clean, fresh water is crucial to everyone in the Coastal Bend; and
that the City needs a diverse portfolio of reliable, affordable, and sustainable
water sources to support high quality of life and continued economic vitality.
Since 2014, the City of Corpus Christi, the San Patricio Municipal Water
District, Port Industries members, the Port of Corpus Christi, and the Corpus
Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation have been working
collaboratively on that issue with the goal of achieving a drought -proof water
source for the area.
During that period, the City has examined, in a continuous and ongoing
fashion, all alternatives from conservation and reuse to groundwater and
desalination; we agree with this comprehensive and rigorous approach. We
also agree with the decision to secure financing for a desalination option at
this time.
Other sources may bring additional diversity to our water supply, but the
work that has been done since 2014 has shown that desalination is feasible,
affordable and sustainable which leads us to support the City's strategy of
continuing forward with preparations for desalination facilities to meet the
currently known demands for water in our area. Even in good times, drought
is never very far away. We must be ready.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the process. Port
Industries appreciates the City Council's continuing commitment to
developing a strong, drought resistant, and sustainable water supply system.
Rick Ritter
President
Working for
a Balanced
Partnership
AEP Texas
Air Gquide
Buckeye Texas Partners
Celanese
Chemours
Cheniere Energy
CITGO Reining & Chemicals, LP
Flint Hills Resources
Corpus Chnsh, LLC
Gull Coast Growth Ventures
Kiewit Offshore Services, Ltd.
Lyonde//Basel/
MODA Midstream
NuStar Energy, LP
OxyChem
Pin Oak Corpus Christi
Port of Corpus Christ Authority
TALEN Energy
Valero
voestalpine Texas
222 Power Street — 78401
P. O. Box 223 — 78403
Corpus Christi, Texas
Phone: 361/563-2888
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:26 PM
To: Rebecca Huerta
Cc: Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Norma Duran
Subject: FW: Desalination
Attachments: Desalination Support Letter.pdf
FYI.
From: Brian Williams <BGW@spmwd.net>
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 3:04 PM
To: Ben Molina <Ben.Molina@cctexas.com>; Everett Roy <Everett.Roy@cctexas.com>; Gil Hernandez [Council]
<Gil.Hernandez@cctexas.com>; Greg Smith <Greg.Smith@cctexas.com>; Joe McComb <Joe.McComb@cctexas.com>;
Michael Hunter <Michael.Hunter@cctexas.com>; Paulette Guajardo<Paulette.Guajardo@cctexas.com>; Roland Barrera
[council] <Roland.Barrera@cctexas.com>; Rudy Garza Jr <Rudy.Garza@cctexas.com>; Rebecca Huerta
<RebeccaH@cctexas.com>; CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>
Cc: Peter Zanoni <peterz@cctexas.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Desalination
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Mayor and City Council,
Please see the attached letter in support of the Texas Water Development Board - SWIFT loan for the Inner Harbor
desalination facility scheduled for your review on August 25.
Brian G. Williams, P.E.
San Patricio Municipal Water District
P.O. Box 940
Ingleside, Texas 78362
Office Phone (361) 777-4037
Cell Phone (361) 815-7933
http://www.sanpatwater.com
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Billie IoTennill, President
Troy Mircovich, Vice President
Brian Williams, Manager/District Engineer
Rebecca Klaeuemann, Secretary/Treasurer
August 17, 2020
Mayor and City Council Members,
SAN PATR/C/®
UNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT A. Larry Kalich, Director
Danny C. Cox, Director
P.O. B $941x' Ed Rainwater, Director
Ingleside, texas 18362 Alan Miller, Director
Boil Kellar, Director
Tom Bridges, Director
Congratulations on the Inner Harbor Desalination facility being selected to receive State Water
Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT) funding. The effort given by the City of Corpus Christi to
develop this regional drought -proof water supply shows the keen foresight and tenacity the City
has demonstrated over the years to ensure adequate water supplies for the region. We would
like to encourage the City to continue the progress moving forward and to accept the SWIFT
loan from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB).
The TWDB through its methodical process has prioritized this beneficial project and has deemed
it worthy to receive a subsidized low-interest loan that will benefit the entire region. We
appreciate the leadership in water demonstrated by the Texas Water Development Board. Also,
our thanks to Texas Legislature, and in particular our San Patricio County members, Senator
Zaffirini and Representative J. M. Lozano, for making such programs available.
Again, the City should be congratulated for the efforts it has taken over the past seven years to
methodically and purposefully move forward achieving the goal of a drought -proof water
source. The dedication demonstrated by the Council and City staff to advance the desalination
proposal has been remarkable. It has been a pleasure to work with the City and we will
continue to support the City in its effort to develop a drought -proof public water source for the
region.
Sincerely,
Brian G. Williarrfs, P.E.
San Patricio MWD, General Manager
Xc: San Patricio MWD Board of Directors
Phone 361-643-6521
Fax 361-643-9093
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PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: CITY COUNCIL
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 08/19/20
NAME: SHELLEY TINSLEY
ADDRESS: 613 HOFFMAN ST
CITY: CORPUS CHRISTISTATE: TX ZIP: 78404
TOPIC: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY
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.
First and foremost I want to thank the City Council for NOT attempting to de -fund our Police Dept of
Corpus Christi Texas. We need to make sure our neighborhoods and Schools and place of
employment are being secured. Being an employee of one of the biggest food chains in Texas I can
say I appreciate the presence of our Law enforcement Officers.
As for kids getting back to school, I most certainly hope this will happen soon, as I have a brother &
sister inlaw both that are First Responders and have 4 children still at home and still in college,
Highschool and elementary. So they have to have 4 laptops or PC's They are also FullTime
employees of the City / Hospital. I can tell you that I know it has been very stressful on them, and on
top of that putting their lives in danger every day. Maybe instead of worrying whether or not people
are complying with "mask wearing" we should focus on getting our city back to work. 100% People
need to get back to work and kids in school.
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 10:38 AM
To: Rebecca Huerta
Cc: Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Norma Duran
Subject: FW: public comment
FYI.
From: Alissa Mejia <alissain@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 9:53 AM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>
Subject: Re: public comment
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Hi, I was wondering if my comment from last week was received. I haven't submitted a written comment before and
don't know if a lack of reply is typical or if it might have been overlooked. thanks.
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:14 AM Alissa Mejia <alissain@gmail.com> wrote:
From Alissa Mejia, 41 Camden PI.
I want to thank the Corpus Christi public libraries for their phenomenal job during the pandemic. As my family's other
activities stopped, our use of the library has increased. It's been one of the biggest bright spots of our spring and
summer in isolation. Every library staff member I've dealt with has been unfailingly positive and friendly. Many have
offered unsolicited extra advice or suggestions to further improve the experience. Each week we borrow books, a
puzzle, and the library also gives us a take-home craft. That package from the library is one of the highlights of the
week for my 3 -year-old twins. They have started reading their first words this summer, and some of that credit goes to
the easy reading books we borrow from the library. This is also their main source of education as we are keeping them
home from preschool for now. I've appreciated the adult books and the movies as well, especially as I spend more time
exercising on my spin bike rather than in public. All of this is helping us stay home and entertained. Thanks for
continuing to make these resources available despite the challenges.
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 8:48 AM
To: Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]diversity and inclusiveness
Attachments: #gadfly - editorial 11-10-96.pdf; #editorial 11-16-96 Coastal Bend Sun.pdf; news Nov
1996.pdf
Public Comment
From: Nancy Hunt <njhunt@pdq.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2020 6:53 AM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]diversity and inclusiveness
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To: City Secretary
Re: Buccaneer Days Coronation Pageant
Did you receive a July 23, 2020 email from me addressing the issue of diversity/inclusiveness
re the Coronation Pageant that is affiliated with Buc Days? In July 2019 when I presented this
question to the editor of CCCT she suggested submitting it directly to the org (las Donas). She
recently expressed an interest in their answer when I told her I followed her advice.
If I do not receive an acknowledgement/ reply from you or members of the City Council re
this email or the July 23 I suppose it will be necessary to submit a letter via USPS. BTW, it is not
uncommon to experience delays and/or difficulty with my emaiis bec the unusual email address
is often times flagged as spam/junk mail.
Considering the critical issues facing the City re covid-19 and the needs of its residents I can
certainly understand a delay in responding. The City and County has done a stellar job at
executing its responsibilities that incudes advising and guiding the public during the
pandemic. My Dad who loved this City would have been proud of the City today, both public
and private even though his role as gadfly and watchdog would probably not be well received
by all. He was one of those "old guys" from generations past who sought to disclose greed,
corruption and unfair treatment of others. The attachments are intended for those not
familiar with his role in the community.
Regards,
Nancy J. Hunt
6162 Misty Meadow #305
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
361-446-9780
361-500-5168
njhuntapdq.net
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EDITORIALS
Ale/Sunday, November 10,1996
Caput €btitt €at1t4initci
STEPHEN W. SULLIVAN
President & Publisher
LARRY L. ROSE
Executive Vice President
General Manager
NICK j 1MENEZ
Editorial Page Editor Vice
BROOKS PETERSON SYLVIA REYES
Senior Editorial Writer Editorial Writer
DAVID A. husis
President & Executive Editor
MURPHY GIVEN$
Viewpoints Editor
Tom Hunt
Often controversial, he was a man of his word.
The death Friday of Tom
Hunt took from the scene a
man who was endlessly
energetic. and sometimes
combative. in seeking to make a differ-
ence in his community.
Hunt, a former president of the Tax -
pavers Association, was often at odds
with the Caller -Times — but not
always. It bears remembering that
when he ran for county treasurer in
1986 on a pledge to do away with that
antiquated and unneeded office, the
Editorial Board endorsed him. In 1987,
the office was duly abolished — and
Hunt. a man of his word. became one
of those rare politicos actually to put
himself out of work.
He also served on the City Council,
where he functioned as a kind of in-
house gadfly; and in 1994, as a Repub-
lican, he came within a whisker of
defeating Democrat Richard Borchard
for the office of Nueces County judge.
Hunt, a retired Air Force officer and
former insurance agency owner, was
sincere in his convictions, and, as in his
brief stint as county treasurer, he was a
man of his word. His was a long and
impressive record of service to country
and community.
The Coastal Bend Sun
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996
Honest and dedicated, Tom Hunt
was often community's conscience
Tom J. E. Hunt died Thursday, November 7, 1996, at the age of 76. He was well known
and respected in Corpus Christi as an honest, strong, person decidated to the cause of good
government and became one of the community's outspoken "watchdogs."
If he felt there was a wrong doing he would make every effort to undo the wrong, even if
the cause he embarked on appeared to be impossible. That tenacity came to the forefront
when he decided that Nueces County did not need a County Treasurer. He managed to be
elected to the post in 1986, then went about seeing that the job was abolished. In 1989 he
was elected to the City Council.
Tom J. E. Hunt died Thursday, November people who helped him during the war. With
7, 1996, at the age of 76. He was well known Edwina as the interpreter, they traveled from—
and respected in Corpus Christi as an hon- villageto village looking for familiar sites. He
est, strong, person decidated to the cause of knocked on doors in search of his rescuers,
good government and became one of the and finally rounded up the people who
community's outspoken 'watchdogs." played a key role in saving his life. During his
If he felt there was a wrong doing he would 31/2 year tour of duty in France, Tom and his
make every effort to undo the wrong, even if family spent most of their holidays with their
the cause he embarked on appeared 10 be special friends in Doudeville, France.
impossible. That tenacity came to the fore- Tom was very disturbed when he discov-
front when he decided that Nueces County ered that one of his rescuers was still under
did not need a County Treasurer. He man- suspicion by many of the other villagers.
aged to be elected to the post in 1986, then This French underground worker purposely
went about seeing that the job was abol- wanted the German Nazis to think he was
ished. In 1989 he was elected to the City friendly to the Germans and perhaps even a
Council. traitor. This allowed him to maintain a strong
Tom J. E. Hunt was born in Kansas City, front during the process of hiding American,
Missouri in 1920. Shortly thereafter his par- British and Canadian flyers. Tom was out-
ents moved to Birmingham, Alabama where raged, as he knew that this particular
he spent most of his childhood and young Frenchman was in fact a high level French
adult life. It was there that he met his wife underground supporter. He was determirted
Edwina. They were married nearly 54 years. to "make it right."
In 1939 Tom enlisted in the military and in He arranged for military officers to come to
World War II served as a bombardier on a 8- this tiny village (Doudeville) and make
17. On June 26, 1943 his plane was shot known , to .everyone that the Frenchman
down by enemy fire in northern France. The saved many lives at the expense and safety
French Underground hid Tom and another of his own family. American bands from all
crew member in their homes, barns and over Europe came to the tiny village to salute
wine cellars, as they made their way across Tom's friend end everyone in the village
central France, southern France and with attended the ceremonin the cinema build -
the help of the Basque sheep herders, ing in the center of town. •
across the Pyrenees Mountains where they After his harrowing escape, Tom became
were met by a British plane and flown safely a pilot and retired as a Lt. Colonel In the
'back to England. These war experiences USAF. Following his retirement he operated
played a significant role throughout his adult an insurance agency in Corpus Christi from
fife, and undoubtedly had a part in molding 1962 to 1985. In addition to his public serv-
his strong, dedicated personality. He did not ice, he was a past president of the Corpus
forget the dedication and sacrifice of the Christi Taxpayers Association, past presi-
French people. dent o1 the Six Points Lions Club, a member
After the war, Tom and his family were of the Corpus Christi Navy League, Military
transferred to Chateauroux, France. At his Order of the World Wars, OPUS and the Re -
first opportunity he traveled throughout the tired Officers Association. He also served as
northern' part of France in search of the a volunteer driver for cancer patients.
Tom Hunt Sr.
recalled as
principled
Late tax reformer 'gave
his all for the community'
• His focus was on cutting spend-
ing and reducing the tax burden.
•A colleague said Hunt could be
counted on to stand by his word.
• 'He was a worthy opponent,
always dedicated to his opinions,'
said former Mayor Luther Jones.
Ry ROSEMARY BARNES
Caller -Times
Friends and former political
opponents expressed shock over
Tom Hunt's death, describing the
familiar figure as a principled
man who always stood firm by his
beliefs.
A family member said that it
was not widely known in the
community that Hunt had been
ill for several weeks.
"It's a shame.This is a great loss
for the community," said Hunt's
friend J.E. O'Brien.
O'Brien, spokesman for the
Corpus Christi Taxpayers Associ-
ation, reminisced about what he
considers to be Hunt's finest
moment — successfully crusading
for the city's 68 -cent property tax
cap in 1979. Hunt later became
president of the association.
"I met Tom in 1979, when he
joined the association, " O'Brien
said. "Since that time, he gave his
all to this community. He gave
everything he had to help the res-
idents of this city."
Before the tax movement, Hunt
had run unsuccessfully for a seat
on the City Council in 1967 on
the Popular Party ticket.
The next time Hunt became
Tom Hunt Sr. ran for City Council in
1967, but area property tax issues
brought him into politics in the late
1970s.
involved in city politics was in
1979, when the tax appraisal on
his three-bedroom townhouse on
the Southside skyrocketed 149
percent.
It was at that moment that the
tax activist in Hunt emerged.
He joined the taxpayers associ-
ation and initiated a tax reform
measure to cap the city tax rate at
68 cents and limit annual proper-
ty valuation increases to 6 per-
cent.
er-
cent.
After voters approved the mea-
sure, the city sued every city tax-
payer, challenging the constitu-
tionality of Proposition 14. as it
Please see HUNT/B4
‘A,as listed on the ballot.
The taxpayers group responded
with a recall drive against the
council.
Ultimately. the council and tax-
p.rycrs association reached a
compromise that retained the tax
cap hut dropped the h -percent
ceiling on property -valuation
increases.
Luther Jones, who was mayor at
the time. said the Proposition 14
controversy was tearing the com-
munity apart. A compromise was
the only way to mitigate the dam-
age. Jones said.
Jones recalled that Hunt was
instrumental in the compromise
agreement that the taxpayers and
city officials signed Int, one Sun-
day evening after a weekend of
negotiations.
"He was a worthy opponent.
always dedicated to his opin-
ions." Jones said. "We disagreed
on many issues.but we always got
along. 1 remember the night we
signed the compromise agree-
ment, Tom had to borrow my
glasses because he had left his at
home."
After leading the tax revolt,
Hunt lost bids for mayor on the
Taxpayers Party ticket in 1981
and for an at -large council seat in
1983.
Hunt won a seat on the council
in 1989, when he defeated two -
term District 4 incumbent Linda
Strong. Hunt lost a re-election
bid in 1991 to Dr. David McNi-
chols.
A common theme ran through
all of his campaigns — cut spend-
ing at City Hall and reduce the
tax burden on residents.
"He worked tirelessly for
everything he believed in,"
O'Brien said.
"He kept his word as a politi-
cian, unlike most politicians of
today."
As an example. O'Brien said,
Hunt in 1986 ran as a Republican
candidate for Nueces County
treasurer on a platform that he
would abolish the office.
Hunt maintained that the office
should he abolished because its
function could he assumed by the
county auditor at a $140,000 sav-
ings a year.
Hunt won. and two years later
the office was closed.
"I didn't always agree with
Tom. but when he abolished the
county treasurer's office, he did
the right thing," said City Coun-
cilman Jack Best."Even though
we disagreed a lot. I always
respected him for sticking by
what he believed in."
Hunt's last bid for elected
office was two years ago. when he
was the Republican nandidate for
Nueces County judge.
His opponent was Democrat
Richard Borchard, a former
county commissioner, 1i, ho won
in a tight race.
Hunt pushed for more consoli-
dation of city and county services
and more control of county
spending.
Borchard said Thursday that
Hunt campaigned exactly .as
everyone had expected. by blunt-
ly asserting his stance on issues.
"Tom Hunt is an individual
who has always been outspoken."
Borchard said.
"In the campaign. he was very
straightforward about his beliefs.
For the most part. I disagreed
with him. But I always respected
him."