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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 September 22, 2020
which were approved by the City Council on September 29, 2020.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 29th day of September
2020.
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City Secretary
Corpus Christi, Texas
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City Council
Tuesday,September 22,2020 11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
A. Mayor Joe McComb to call the meeting to order.
Mayor McComb called the meeting to order at 11:36 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Mayor Joe McComb.
Mayor McComb gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag.
Mayor McComb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States
and the Texas Flag.
D. City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta to call the roll of the required Charter Officers.
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta called the roll and verified that a quorum of
the City Council and the required Charter Officers were present to conduct the
meeting.
Charter Officers:City Manager Peter Zanoni,City Attorney Miles K.Risley and
City Secretary Rebecca L.Huerta.
Note: Council Members Roland Barren,Everett Roy and Paulette Guajardo
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
Hemandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben
Molina.Council Member Everett Roy, and Council Member Greg Smith
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E. PUBLIC COMMENT- AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND
PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF
THE CITY COUNCIL. To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, public
meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate,to the maximum practical
extent,audience and presenters from personal contact with members of
Community, City Staff,and City Council. This meeting will be broadcast at
cctexas.comiserviceslcouncil 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/deparbfients/city-secretary.
Mayor McComb referred to comments from the public.
The following citizen called in to introduce herself as the new Chief Executive
Officer for the Corpus Christi Association of Realtors:
Elke Gonzalez,1717 Piedmont Ave.,Austin,TX.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached
to the Minutes:
Russell Hanson,4044 Donaho Dr.;and Natalia Dawsey,4900 Timber Ct.,
Midland,TX.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS/ UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor McComb referred to City Manager's Comments.City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics: 1)initiative to cut waste and save City
tax dollars by deactivating cell phones and other IT devices that are under
utilized or not utilized at all will save the City$56,000 annually;and an
updated cell phone policy will be issued. 2)The deadline to complete the
census is September 30,2020;the importance of completing the census;and
only 50%of Nueces County residents have submitted their census.
Corpus Christi Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Brett Getting presented
information on the following topics: an assessment update for the CVB 10-year
strategy plan will be held on September 24,2020 at the Selena Auditorium
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from 9:00 a.m.to 11:30 a.m.;and the tourism economy is good for the
community.
a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS
Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented an update on
COVID-19: current statistics;adjusted cases by months as of 09/17;COVID-19
cases by age group;Health District cases 09/05-09/18;COVID-19 deaths by age;
deaths by test type;school districts positive COVID-19 cases;this year's flu
vaccine;and Nueces County Annual surveillance of flu illness 5 year
comparison.
Council Members and Director Rodriguez discussed the following topics: the
public frustration grows when we get new data;there is a lag in receiving data
from the Department of State Health Services because they did not have the
proper reporting mechanism;and there are not currently any vaccinations for
COVID-19.
G. MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting of September 15, 2020
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
H. BOARD& COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: NONE
EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2-211
Consent-Second Reading Ordinances
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. Staff withdrew Item 6 at the
request of the Contractor. Council members requested that Items 5, 14 and 19
be pulled for individual consideration.
There were no comments from the Council.
A motion was made by Council Member Garza,seconded by Council Member
Molina to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 5,6,14 and
19.The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza. Council
Member Gualardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
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2. Ordinance authorizing Wastewater Collection Line Construction
Reimbursement Agreement with Mostaghasi Enterprises, LLC for a
planned residential subdivision named Empire Subdivision with
completion within 18 months; transferring $110,000 from the Sanitary
Sewer Trunk Main Trust Fund to the Sanitary Sewer Collection Line Trust
Fund; and appropriating $133,620 from the Sanitary Sewer Collection
Line Trust Fund, to reimburse the developer per the agreement. (District
5)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032211
3. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of a grant
contract to the Women, Infant and Children's Nutrition Program(WIC) for
a total contract amount of$1,006,829.00 for the period of October 1,
2020, through September 30, 2021, with a contract duration to
September 30, 2025, subject to appropriation from the Health and
Human Services Commission, and authorizing a staff complement of 21
positions.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032212
Consent-Contracts and Procurement
4. Motion authorizing a six-month service agreement with Lone Star Game
Courts, LLC dba South Texas Sport Court Flooring of San Antonio,
Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $115,590.00 to replace the
basketball court floor at Ben Garza Gym, with FY2020 funding available
from the Community Development Block Grants and General Funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-189
5. Motion authorizing a four-month service agreement with Olympia
Landscape Development, Inc. for a total amount not to exceed
$197,800.00 to provide landscaping services to install trees for Labonte
Park, West Guth Park, Los Encinos Park, Lincoln Park, Lions Park, and
Mike Zapada Park with funding available through the FY 2020
Community Enrichment Funds.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 5.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Director of
Communication Tracey Cantu discussed the following topics: this is a good
news item in that trees will be installed at several parks within the next couple
of weeks;over 100 trees will be planted at Labonte Park,West Guth and Los
Encinos Park;a Council Member's request to confirm that the trees being
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planted are on the UDC list;and this project will exhaust the 2020 budget
funds.
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion,seconded by
Council Member Hernandez. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Garza, Council
Member Gualardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No:M2020-190
6. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Servando Guerra,
dba Guerra's Maintenance Management, for a total amount not to
exceed $464,520.00, for mowing and grounds maintenance services for
the Wastewater Treatment Plants, Lift Stations, and miscellaneous
city-owned lots, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed on or after
October 1, 2020, with funding requested in the FY 2021 Proposed
Budget through the Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was withdrawn.
7. Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for Mowing
Services for Storm Water Street Right of Ways at Padre Island with
2Chainz Brush Clearing, LLC., from Corpus Christi, for a total amount not
to exceed of$63,984.00; with FY 2020 funding available from the Storm
Water Fund,
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 032213
8. Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for mowing and
grounds maintenance of Storm Water Group 1B for the City's Calallen
area with WCD Enterprises, LLC, is a local company from Corpus Christi
in an amount not to exceed $82,365.00, with FY 2020 funding in an
amount of$2,287.91 available from the Storm Water Fund,
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 032214
9. Resolution authorizing a three-year service agreement for mowing and
grounds maintenance for Storm Water Groups 1C for the City's Central
area with Dan V. Hinojosa dba Kustom Clean Up, Corpus Christi, TX in
an amount not to exceed $79,329.60, with FY 2020 funding available
from the Storm Water Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 032215
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10. Motion authorizing the purchase of five %ton light duty pickup trucks, in
which three trucks are additions and two trucks are replacements, from
Silsbee Ford, Inc. in an amount of$159,650.75, for Gas Operations,
effective upon issuance of letter of acceptance with FY 2020 funding
available through the Gas Operations Fund in the amount of
$159,650.75.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No M2020-191
11. Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with CC Distributors,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $128,031.21 to purchase black and
galvanized pipe fittings for the City Warehouse as a central distribution,
with an effective date of the agreement on or after October 1, 2020 with
funding requested in the FY 2021 Proposed Budget through the Stores
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-192
12. Motion authorizing a replacement lease-purchase of one motor grader
and one wheeled material handling excavator from HOLT Texas, Ltd.,
dba HOLT CAT, for a total amount of$702,355.44 to be used by Solid
Waste Services at the landfills to maintain roads and load refuse,
respectively, on or after October 1, 2020, with funding requested in the FY
2021 Proposed Budget through the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-193
13. Resolution authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Texas Packer
and Loader Sales, Inc./D.B.A Texas Pack and Load in an amount not to
exceed $402,150.00 for the purchase of Petersen and New Way
equipment parts for heavy equipment within Asset Management such as
brush trucks, with FY 2020 funding in an amount of$11,170.83 available
in the Fleet Maintenance Service Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032216
Consent-Capital Projects
14. Motion awarding a construction contract to CSA Construction, Inc.,
Houston, Texas, for Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical
Improvements to Ultraviolet Disinfection System in an amount of
$5,990,000, located in City Council District 3, with funds available from
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FY 2020 Wastewater Capital Improvement Program budget.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 14.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni,Director of Water Utilities Kevin
Norton and Capital Improvement Program Manager Kamil Taras discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's request for an understanding of how the
Capital Improvement Program(CIP)was developed;the purpose of this
planning guide for the CIP is to show the potential budget needed for this year,
the upcoming year and two years forward;an assessment is done every year,
on every project,with every department;the design took longer than expected
on this project;a Council Members request to understand where the money is
coming from and going to;this project is associated with the EPA
requirements;this is a significant investment in our City's infrastructure;this is
the City's second largest wastewater treatment plant;and a Council Member's
request for the City to do an assessment of UV systems versus chemical
disinfectants.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion,seconded
by Council Member Garza. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9- Mayor McComb, Council Member Banera, 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 M2020-194
General Consent Items
15. Resolution authorizing payment of$754787.85 for the annual renewal of
Excess Liability and Excess Worker's Compensation insurance
coverage through the Broker of Record, Carlisle Insurance Agency for
upcoming policy year October 1, 2020-September 30, 2021.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 032217
16. Motion approving Amendment No. 1 to the Management Services
Agreement with the Corpus Christi Area Convention and Visitors' Bureau
("CCCVB"), which amends the composition of the CCCVB's Board of
Directors; and approving the CCCVB amended bylaws.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No. M2020-195
17. Motion authorizing a five-year service agreement with MUNIRevs, Inc.,
dba LODGINGRevs in an amount not to exceed $843,294.00 for local
hotel occupancy tax reporting, collection, and auditing services for the
Finance Department, with an effective date on or after October 1, 2020
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with FY 2021 funding requested through the Hotel Occupancy Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2020-196
18. Resolution confirming compliance with federal rules and regulations
including Civil Rights protections with acceptance of the Community
Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)grant
administered by the Texas General Land Office(GLO)for post-Harvey
disaster related recovery.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No 032218
19. Resolution authorizing a joint application with Nueces County to the
Texas General Land Office for CDBG-MIT Hurricane Harvey State
Mitigation Competition funds for the North Beach Canal Projects, and a
Memorandum of Understanding with Nueces County to provide for
management of the grant and City maintenance of the project.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 19.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Director of
Development Services Nina Nixon-Mendez discussed the following topics: this
is a joint application project with Nueces County for the North Beach Canal
Projects;the grant deadline is October 28th;the CDBG-MIT guidelines
encourage jurisdictions to enter into Memorandums of Understanding;the
County will take the lead with respect to the applications and grant
management;the City is not committing to a financial match at this point,but
there is a commitment to maintenance of the project;the MIT grant is to help
alleviate flooding at North Beach;the grants are anticipated to be awarded by
March or April;the application states that this is a flood mitigation project;and
the elevation and drainage are the two most important factors.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution,
seconded by Council Member Molina. This Resolution 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:032219
20. Resolution adopting a substantial amendment to the City of Corpus
Christi's FY2018-2019 Consolidated Annual Action Plan (CAAP) by
cancelling the Homebuyer Gap Financing Assistance Program in the
amount of$500,000 previously adopted by Ordinance No. 031483 for the
HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program funded by the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
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authorizing the addition of$500,000 to the FY 2020-2021 Village at
McArdle Project.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No:032220
21. Motion authorizing a two-year term extension to an existing Master
Service Agreement for Planning Services with Asakura Robinson
Company LLC with an increase of up to$340,000 for the Staples and
Leopard Street Corridors Revitalization Plan, Midtown Area
Development Plan, and Heritage Park Utilization Plan, for a total contract
amount not to exceed $590,000, effective upon notice to proceed, with
funding available in the FY 2020 General Fund and the Visitor's Facility
Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 21.
Council Members thanked City Manager Peter Zanoni and staff for their work
on this project;and the Staples Street Corridors are extremely important
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment Na M2020-197
K. RECESS FOR LUNCH
L. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 22)
22. Zoning Case No. 0820-01, High Tide Partnership, Ltd. (District 4).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 10582 State Highway 361 from
the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CR-2" Resort Commercial District.
Planning Commission and Staff Recommend approval.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 22.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: aerial overview;zoning pattern;and staff and planning's
recommendation.
Mayor McComb opened the public hearing. There were no written comments
from the public.
Mayor McComb closed the public hearing.
There were no comments from the Council.
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:
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Aye: 8- Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera,Council Member Garza, Council
Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter.Council Member Molina,
Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Guajardo
M. REGULAR AGENDA: (ITEM 231
23. Motion authorizing City staff to present supplemental information on
September 29, 2020 from respondents to the Request for Information
(RFI) 2018-08 Alternative Water Supplies. Additionally, information will
be provided on other potential water sources from Corpus Christi
Polymers Plant/Dimmit Utility and an update will be provided on the Port
of Corpus Christi Desal Permit application. This was requested by four
Council Members and requires majority approval by City Council.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 23.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director of Water Utilities
Kevin Norton discussed the following topics: staff will present the information
to Council,but the Request for Information(RFI(respondents will be in
attendance to answer any questions;a Council Members concern of only
getting a brief summary from the staff and not the complete information from
--- --- the company;a Council Members suggestion to have a special meeting or
workshop so time can be devoted for the additional information;and there
were 12 respondents,but only 9 have expressed interest in attending the
meeting via Web Ex or in person.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to amend this item to allow the
Request for Information(RFI(respondents to make presentations of no more
than 10 minutes directly to Council,seconded by Council Member Guajardo
and passed unanimously.
A Council Member suggested starting the Council meeting early to allow for
additional time for the respondents to make their presentations.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion as
amended,seconded by Council Member Garza. 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 M2020-19B
N. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 24-301
24. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Executive Office of
the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy in an amount of
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$144,621.00, for the FY2019 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Initiative to fund salary and benefits for one civilian employee and
overtime for four sworn officers; and appropriating $144,621.00 in the
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 24.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: this is
a 2019 grant that was accepted by Council last year.
A Council Member and Chief Markle discussed the following topic: there is no
penalty for the official appropriation of funds.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance,seconded
by Council Member Molina. 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
25. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Executive Office of
the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an amount of
$89,480.00 for the FY2020 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative
to fund overtime for four sworn officers; and appropriating $89,480.00 in
the Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 25.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: a grant
appropriating 589,480.00 for Drug Trafficking to fund overtime for four sworn
police officers.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera 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:
26. Ordinance amending Section 2 of Ordinance No. 031962 to revise an
appropriation of funds in the amount of$22,892.91 from the General
Fund to the Police Grants Fund.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 26.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topic: this
item is to revise funds from the General Fund to the Police Grants Fund.
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A Council Member commended Chief Markle and his department for getting
these grants.
Council Member Molina 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: 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
27. Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment of the
lease with Tailwind CRP, LLC, to provide space for the operation of a
news and gift concession at Corpus Christi International Airport in
exchange for payment of a percentage of gross revenues or a minimum
annual guarantee, whichever is greater; extending the lease expiration
date to August 14, 2022; and providing for severance.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 27.
Director of Aviation Fred Segundo presented information on the following
topics: the Hudson Group terminated their month-to-month lease of the gift
shop at the airport;and this amendment will allow the airport to add a new gift
shop.
A Council Member and Director Segundo discussed the following topic: the
restaurant is primarily open during peak hours of business.
Council Member Garza 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
28. Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Water Arterial Transmission
and Grid Main Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with MPM
Development, LP to extend a Grid Main Line between CR-33 and FM-43;
and appropriating $20,562.52 from the Water Arterial Transmission and
Grid Main Trust Fund to reimburse developer. (District 3)
Mayor McComb referred to Item 28.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: amend Kings Landing agreements; project map;and staffs
recommendation.
There were no comments from the Council.
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Council Member Hemandez made a motion to approve the ordinance,
seconded by Council Member Barrera. 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
29. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant totaling $919,500 from the
Office of the Governor from the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant
(DEAAG)to complete the Corpus Christi Army Depot Flight Line Security
Enhancement Project, authorizing the execution of the grant agreement,
and providing $92,000 as an in-kind contribution for grant administration
services.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 29.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey presented information
on the following topics: this item authorizes the City Manager to execute the
final grant agreement for the Corpus Christi Army Depot Flight Line Security
Enhancement Project;the City will be providing a match of$92,000 and
working on the gifting process with the Navy;and the deadline is two years
from the date of award.
A Council Member and Director Embrey discussed the following topic: the
$92,000 match comes out of the military infrastructure investment fund.
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 Hernandez,Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
30. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $7,268,376.00 from the
Coronavirus Relief Fund, established by the CARES Act and provided
through the State of Texas, for prevention, preparation for, and response
to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor McComb referred to Item 30.
Assistant Director of Finance Alma Casas presented information on the
following topics: the City has expended$4.7 million to date and has billed
almost$3 million.
Council Members,City Manager Peter Zanoni and Assistant Director Casas
discussed the following topics: this amount will not cover lost revenue;the$17
million is mostly spoken for because there are only certain categories it can be
spent on and so many percentages;the departments have been working on
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plans on how to spend that money;between now and December some of the
things that have been earmarked include air and ventilation machines;the City
has worked with the County to contribute$200,000 for a community awareness
campaign through the winter months;and the$17 million between the City,
County and school districts has been allocated,but some items will be coming
to Council in the next couple of weeks.
Council Member Molina 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 Banera.Council Member Garza, Council
Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter,
Council Member Molina, Council Member Roy and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 0
O. BRIEFINGS:
P. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 31 -321
Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 32. The Council went into
Executive Session at 1:14 p.m.The Council returned from Executive Session at
1:28 p.m.
31. 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 and litigation including
various claims, litigation, and potential litigation (general litigation update
to answer potential questions from City Council)
This E-Session Item was withdrawn.
32. 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 the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property rights at or in the vicinity of the
Frost Bank Building and/or 2400 Block of Leopard Street, and pursuant
to Texas Government Code§ 551.072 to deliberate the purchase,
exchange, lease, or value of real property (including, but not limited to,
property rights at or in the vicinity of the aforementioned locations)
because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect
on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third
person
This E-Session Item was discussed in executive session.
O. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.
The following Items were discussed: a request for an update on the Lamar
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Elementary School building;a request for an update on the Nueces County
Victims Memorial Garden;and the City's legislative agenda is currently being
developed.
R. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 09-22-2020
Name Russell Hanson
Address Street Address: 4044 donaho
City: Corpus Christi
State/ Province: TX
Postal/Zip Code: 78413
Country: United States
Topic Angels statues being taken down in Corpus Christi
Describe Feedback: I have been speaking with people here in Corpus
about these precious Angel statues being taken
down by Sept 25th. What in the world are you city
council people thinking. Are you Devil worshipers?
This is wrong. Are you trying to start a Civil war here
in corpus?Yet you are going to keep a naked
mermaid statue. I think it is time that All of you City
council people need to be replaced. Corpus Christi
means Body of Christ so why would you get rid of
the Angles. Ok if you Do that then the Selena statue
will come down also. It does not fit Corpus Christi.
This is a big insult to all the christians here in
Corpus. Which one of you Devil worshipers came up
with this idea. I will make sure that I will go to the
world new on this and let them know all of you guys
names on the city council. We need blessings in this
part of our lives not Devil working
Everyone I spoke to is upset that you guys would
even start this.
This tells me that you guys are not christians that
are running out city.
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DATE OF MEETING (min/mini:
NAME: Natalia Dawsey
ADDRESS: 4900 Timber Ct.
CITY: Midland STATE: TX ZIP: 79707
TOPIC: A Random Tourists Opinion of Corpus Christi
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.
We came for vacation to Corpus Cristi with my family in August 2020.
Corpus Cristi has a beautiful shoreline boulevard that we enjoyed. However we were unpleasantly
surprised with the amount of homeless people there. They were everywhere: sitting on the benches
with all their smelly stuff in the carts, hanging out in the white pavilions that are all along the
boulevard, camping in the covered patio area on the McGee beach. Some of them seemed to be on
drugs or out of their mind talking to themselves or other people passing by. I had my little daughter in
the stroller and I did not feel safe walking by them or being around them. And of course we could not
use any of the nice facilities that they occupy. One woman just pulled her pants down right in front of
us and peed right by the bench. It was disgusting. And I kept wondering why the city does not do
anything about it? Their smell and erratic behavior scare away everybody. Why no one cares? We do
not plan to come back for vacation.