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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 11/10/2020I 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 November 10, 2020 which were approved by the City Council on December 1, 2020. WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 1st day of December 2020. (SEAL) Rebecca Huerta City Secretary Corpus Christi, Texas City of Corpus Christi Rebecca Huerta, City Secretary P.O. Box 9277 Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277 (361) 826-3105 rebeccah@cctexas.com SCANNED City of Corpus Christi Meeting Minutes City Council 1201 Leopard Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 cctexas.com Tuesday, November 10, 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 11:32 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 and Paulette Guajardo participated by video conference. Council Member Michael Hunter arrived at 12:52 p.m. and participated by telephone conference. Present: 7 Mayor Joe McComb,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council Member Paulette Guajardo,Council Member Gil Hernandez, Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member Ben Molina, and Council Member Greg Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Everett Roy City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 E. PUBLIC COMMENT - AUDIENCE AND PRESENTER SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PUBLIC TESTIMONY AND PUBLIC HEARING INPUT AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL. To reduce the chance of COVID-19 transmission, public meetings will be held in a manner intended to separate, to the maximum practical extent, audience and presenters from personal contact with members of Community, City Staff, and City Council. This meeting will be broadcast at cctexas.com/services/council meeting -agendas -minutes -video. Public testimony and public hearing input for Public Comment and all items on the agenda at public meetings of the City Council should be provided in written format and presented to the City Secretary and/or designee no later than five minutes after the start of each meeting of the City Council. 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 citizen called in regarding Safe Harbor Drop-in Shelter: Shirley Thornton, 1917 Woodcrest Dr. The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached to the Minutes: Jerry Hooper, 3401 Bali Dr.; Marky Hooper, 3332 Bali Dr.; Kiwana Denson, 7841 Kingshire Dr.; and Reynaldo Torres, 4317 Laura PI. F. PRESENTATIONS FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: (ITEMS 1 - 2) 1. Corpus Christi International Airport update on Operations, Air Service Development and Operational adjustments due to COVID-19 Mayor McComb referred to Item 1. City Manager Peter Zanoni gave a brief update on the Corpus Christi International Airport presentation. Assistant Directors of Aviation Kevin Smith and Tyler Miller presented information on the following topics: airport update overview; COVID impact to nationwide enplanements; COVID impact to enplanements CCIA; our recovery is out pacing the nation; recovery flights are returning; COVID-19 proactive City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 2. measures (media); proactive measures (Clorox total 360); proactive measures digital marketing campaign; air service development international aviation forecast summit; air service development -Boyd IAFS; our service development take off North America routes (conference); construction update terminal assessment; construction update; ARFF truck; and closing comments. Council Members and Assistant Directors Smith and Miller discussed the following topics: fifty percent of Americans are planning to travel on Thanksgiving; staff is reaching out to carriers, some of who have never heard of Corpus Christi International Airport; Corpus Christi could serve as a possible maintenance base; Delta Airlines is currently not looking to add any new cities, but will keep Corpus Christi in mind; and the time frame for an additional fuel provider is the beginning of 2021. Presentation on City Municipal Golf Course Operations and One -reading Ordinance approving Amendment No. 2 to the Lease Agreement with Foresight Corpus Christi Golf, L.L.0 ("Foresight") regarding the Capital Fund for golf course capital projects and City use of golf courses. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 2. City Manager Peter Zanoni gave a brief update on the Foresight Corpus Christi Golf presentation and introduced the management team. Chief Operating Servant Edward Miller presented information on the following topics: Lozano Golf Course and Oso Beach Golf Course; lease agreement timeline; structure of the lease; two golf properties; capital surcharge fund; golf course improvements utilizing the capital surcharge fund; aesthetic/architectural improvements; capital improvements done "in house"; redo of 13 green and bunkers at Oso Beach; golf course improvements utilizing the capital surcharge fund; future capital improvement plans; financing highlights; FCCG lease share to the City; revenue generating create -events; new league business; stewards of junior golf in Corpus Christi; outreach and programming for junior golfers; robust instructional programs; customer satisfaction; 2011-2019 survey results; what our customers are saying; future vision for Corpus Christi golf; and 2020 -the year of the anomaly. Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on emergency with the following vote: Aye: 6 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 2 - Council Member Hunter and Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032264 G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS: NONE City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS: NONE H. MINUTES: (ITEM 3) 3. Regular Meeting of October 27, 2020 A motion was made by Council Member Molina, seconded by Council Member Guajardo that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 1. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: (NONE) J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: K. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 4 -13) Consent - Second Reading Ordinances Approval of the Consent Agenda 4. Mayor McComb referred to the Consent Agenda. Council members requested that Items 4, 6 and 13 be pulled for individual consideration. A motion was made by Council Member Guajardo, seconded by Council Member Molina to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 4, 6 and 13. The motion carried by 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 Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Ordinance authorizing a Wastewater Lift Station Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Peterson Properties, Ltd to construct wastewater lift station for a planned commercial development located on Westpoint Road and Highway 358 with a completion date within 24 months; transferring $520,000 from the Water Arterial Transmission and. Grid Main Trust Fund, and $40,000 from the Water Distribution Main Trust Fund to the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund; and appropriate $712,412.82 from the Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund to reimburse the Developer per the agreement. (District 3) (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 4. Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director of Development Services Al Raymond discussed the following topics: approval of this City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 5. 6. agreement will leave the trust funds with an available balance of approximately $25,000, based upon the 8/31/20 trust fund balance; and the developer is reimbursed as the funds become available. Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by Council Member Guajardo. This Ordinance was passed on second 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 Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032265 Ordinance authorizing the City of Corpus Christi to exercise an Option to Purchase the Frost Bank building and adjacent Tots located at 2402 Leopard Street from Frost National Bank based on a 20 year lease purchase agreement entered into on May 30, 2000 in an amount of $0.00 and authorizing the execution of the Option to Exercise Fee payment in an amount of $1,000.00 with FY 2021 funding available from the Development Services Fund and Fire Administration General Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 032266 Consent - Contracts and Procurement Resolution authorizing the purchase of 45 replacement ticket writers, hand straps and warranty from Tyler Technologies -Brazos, College Station, TX, used for the issuing of electronic tickets for traffic and parking violations in an amount of $72,315.00 for use by the Parking Control Enforcement Officers and Police Department Traffic Officers, with. FY 2021 funding in the amount of $24,534.00 from the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and $47,781.00 from the General Fund. Mayor McComb referred to Item 6. Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Police Chief Mike Markle discussed the following topics: this item pertains to ticket writer devices, not parking meters; and the device issues a computer automated citation. Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Council Member Smith. This Resolution was passed and approved with the following vote: City of Corpus Christi Page 5 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 7. 8. 9. Aye: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032267 Motion authorizing a six-month service agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime for a total amount not to exceed $716,111.85 for the purchase and installation of 11 playground units and shade structures, with funding available from the Bond 2018 Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2020-220 Resolution authorizing a five-year supply agreement with Hach Company for the Utilities Department for a total amount not to exceed $3,100,000.00 for the purchase of instruments, consumables and chemistries, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2021 funding in an estimated amount of $310,000.00 for the Water Division of the Utilities Department available in the Water Fund and an estimated amount of $310,000.00 for the Wastewater Division of the Utilities Department available in the Wastewater Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 032268 Motion authorizing a three-year supply agreement with Aaron Concrete Contractors, LP of Aransas Pass, Texas, in an amount not to exceed $1,177,365.30, for materials used to backfill around water and wastewater line repairs, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with first-year funding in an estimated amount of $327,000.00 in the FY 2021 Water Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2020-221 10. Motion authorizing a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior, to maintain automated river gauging stations which gathers and records water quality and stream flows associated with the Nueces River and its tributaries, where by the USGS contributes $28,950 and the City contributes $166,350. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 11. Enactment No: M2020-222 Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County to update roles and responsibilities and define a cost allocation method for the MetroCom Consolidated Dispatch Emergency Center. (Requires 2/3 vote) This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: 032269 Consent - Capital Projects 12. Motion awarding a professional services contract to Govind Development, LLC, of Corpus Christi, Texas for the design, bid, and construction phase services for the reconstruction of Castenon Street from Trojan Drive to Delgado Street, located in City Council District 3, in an amount of $273,351.00, with funding available from the Bond 2018 Street Proposition B and FY 2021 Storm Water, Wastewater, Water and - Gas Funds.(Requires 2/3 vote) This Motion was passed on the consent agenda. Enactment No: M2020-223 Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEM 21) Mayor McComb referred to Executive Session Item 21. The Council went into Executive Session at 1:19 p.m. The Council returned from Executive Session at 2:21 p.m. 21. Executive Session pursuant to Section Texas Government Code § 551.071 and Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.05 to consult with attorneys concerning legal issues related to a potential option, lease, license, interlocal agreement, and other legal documents related to the potential placement of a police academy on real property owned by Del Mar College District at or near Rodd Field Road and Yorktown Blvd, and pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.072 to discuss and deliberate the potential lease and/or value of real property to be leased, licensed, or otherwise acquired at or near the aforementioned locations. This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session. Related action was taken in open session on Item 13 immediately following the executive session. General Consent Items City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 110, 2020 13. Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Del Mar College District for a 50 -year lease in an annual amount of $10.00 for five acres of property located at or near Rodd Field Road and Yorktown Boulevard to serve as the location for the City's new Police Training Academy. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 13. City Manager Peter Zanoni stated that the purpose of this item was to authorize an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Del Mar College District for the lease of five acres of property located at the Del Mar southside campus at the corner of Rodd Field Road and Yorktown Blvd. to serve as the new location for the City's Police Training Academy. Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the Interlocal Agreement with the exception of the language in article 4.02, seconded by Council Member Guajardo. This Resolution was passed 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 Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032270 L. RECESS FOR LUNCH The recess for lunch was held during Executive Session Item 21. M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 14) 14. Zoning Case No. 0920-01, Nemec Family Properties, Ltd (District 1). Ordinance rezoning property at or near 3601 Interstate 69 from the "FR" Farm Rural District to the "CG -2" General Commercial District. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval) (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 14. Director of Development Services Al Raymond stated that the purpose of this item is to allow for the construction of a commercial development of approximately 50,000 square feet. Director Raymond presented information on the following topics: aerial overview; adjacent development; 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. City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 There were no questions from the Council. Council Member Hernandez 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032278 N. REGULAR AGENDA: (NONE) O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 15 - 20) 15. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from State Farm Insurance • in an amount of $10,000.00 for the Auto Burglary and Auto Theft Holiday Public Awareness Campaign; and appropriating $10,000.00 in the Police Grants Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 15. Police Chief Mike Markle said this ordinance authorizes the acceptance of a grant from State Farm Insurance in an amount of $10,000 to be used by the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) for the holiday public awareness campaign. The campaign will educate the community on the prevention of becoming a victim of auto burglary and auto theft. There were no questions from the Council. 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032279 16. Ordinance accepting grant funds from the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation in an amount of $22,734.08 to fund overtime and related costs for the Red Cord Initiative Diversion Program (Prostitution Crimes Reduction Program); and appropriating $22,734.08 in the Police Grants City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Fund. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 16. Police Chief Mike Markle said this grant was a working agreement with the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation to reduce the prostitution crimes. There were no questions from the Council. 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032280 17. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of $48,211.68 from State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for Violence Against Women Program with a cash match of $13,702.16 and in-kind match of $6,960.00; appropriating $48,211.68 in the Police Grants Fund; authorizing one FTE for a Victim Case Manager; and authorizing a transfer of $13,702.16 from the General Fund to the Police Grants Fund. • (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 17. Police Chief Mike Markle stated this grant provides funds to projects with the primary mission of reducing and preventing violence against women. There were no questions from the Council. Council Member Hernandez 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032281 18. Ordinance authorizing an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to pay for the P25 Public Safety Radio System Infrastructure Upgrade; appropriating $608,000 of anticipated revenue City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 from Nueces County and $192,000 of anticipated revenue from the RTA in the Police Building CIP Fund; and amending the FY 2021 budget adopted by Ordinance No. 032203 by increasing revenues and expenditures by $800,000 each. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 18. Director of Information Technology Peter Collins presented information on the following topics: this Ordinance authorizes an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to pay for the P25 Public Safety Radio System Upgrade. There were no questions from the Council. Council Member Hernandez 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032282 19. Ordinance authorizing a one year lease with Sinister, LLC with monthly rent of $100 including an option to extend for four additional one year terms with monthly rent of $300 for use of the city owned property located at 1401 Leopard Street for a parking lot. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 19. Deputy Director of Asset Management Charles Mendoza said this Ordinance authorizes a one year lease with Sinister, LLC with monthly rent of $100 including an option to extend for four additional one year terms with monthly rent of $300 for use of the city owned property located at 1401 Leopard Street for a parking lot. City Manager Zanoni said the business was a good corporate partner assisting the City in fighting blight on Leopard Street. Due to their thriving business, the owner needed additional customer parking and requested use of the lot. There were no questions from the Council. Aye: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 11/18/2020 City Council Meeting Minutes November 10, 2020 Enactment No: 032283 20. Ordinance accepting and appropriating $3,285,000 from the Coronavirus Relief Fund ("CRF"), established by the CARES Act and provided through the State of Texas, for prevention, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and approving a transfer of allocation of $415,000 to Nueces County from the City's $17,960,470 CRF specifically for expenses for the operation of the Amistad COVID Clinic and the purchase of air filtration equipment for Nueces County buildings. (Requires 2/3 vote) Mayor McComb referred to Item 20. Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert presented information on the following topics: $3.6 million will be allocated within the City's budget; the City is transferring $415,000 to Nueces County for the operation of the Amistad COVID Clinic, and for equipment to filter the HVAC systems in Nueces County facilities; and the City will also be installing similar HVAC systems. A Council Member and Director Hurlbert discussed the following topics: a Council Member's request for a short memo to explain how these funds are expended. Council Member Molina 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: 7 - Mayor McComb, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Guajardo, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Hunter, Council Member Molina and Council Member Smith Absent: 1 - Council Member Roy Abstained: 0 Enactment No: 032284 P. BRIEFINGS: (NONE) R. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS S. ADJOURNMENT Mayor McComb referred to Identify Future Agenda Items. The following item was identified: an update from TxDOT regarding the Harbor Bridge will be presented at the next meeting. This meeting was adjourned at 2:49 p.m. City of Corpus Christi Page 12 Printed on 11/18/2020 Sarah Brunkenhoefer From: CitySecretary Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:26 AM To: Rebecca Huerta Cc: Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Norma Duran Subject: FW: Public Input: 11-10-2020 - JERRY HOOPER FYI. Thank you, Aly Berlenga From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 10:05 AM To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com> Subject: Public Input: 11-10-2020 -JERRY HOOPER [ [ WARNING: External e-mail. Avoid clicking on links or attachments. We will NEVER ask for a password, username, payment or to take action from an email. When in doubt, please forward to SecuritvAlertPcctexas.com. ] ] Warning: Replies to this message will go to returns@iotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the Helpdesk at 826-3766. 7) Public Comment & Input Form Date of Meeting 11-10-2020 Name JERRY HOOPER Address Street Address: 3401 BALI DR City: CORPUS CHRISTI State / Province: TEXAS Postal / Zip Code: 78418 Topic Describe Feedback: LOW BARRIER HOMELESS SHELTERS I am opposed to low (or no) barrier homeless shelters in Corpus Christi and the City staff's push for one. This is not a solution and presents additional issues, problems and costs for a City already severely burdened with its services and finances. In a study of a similar shelter, there were over 1000 additional police calls to the shelter in less than 2 years. It has not worked in San Antonio, San Francisco, Seattle, Louisville, etc. and the lack of success is a fundamental problem. Provide an email to receive a copy of your submission. The City needs to support facilities and programs that provide a 'hand up'! Not a'handout"! I suggest funneling the $4 mm received to these type of programs to help the homeless and get them back to being a productive individual in society. Do your homework and understand the issues, motivations and needs. Simply supporting a 'feel good' option to be politically correct is unacceptable for a leader of our City. I am requesting that you vote against a low/ no barrier homeless facility in Corpus. ilhooperPstx.rr.com 2 Sarah Brunkenhoefer From: CitySecretary Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 8:17 AM To: Rebecca Huerta Cc: Norma Duran; Sarah Brunkenhoefer Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-10-2020 - Marky Hooper FYI. Thank you, Aly Berlanga From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 4, 2020 9:03 PM To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-10-2020 - Marky Hooper [ [ WARNING: External e-mail. Avoid clicking on links or attachments. We will NEVER ask for a password, username, payment or to take action from an email. When in doubt, please forward to SecurityAlert@cctexas.com. ] ] Public Comment & Input Form Date of Meeting 11-10-2020 Name Marky Hooper Address Street Address: 3332 Bali Dr City: Corpus Christi State / Province: TX Postal / Zip Code: 78418 Country: United States Topic Describe Feedback: LOW BARRIER HOMELESS SHELTER I am against a low barrier homeless shelter. The problem is self sustaining so guidance is a means of teaching the skills to rise from the depths of despair. Handouts never work!! Tools must be provided and skills taught for people who don't know where to turn. With the grant that has been awarded to the city, someone who has been educated and demonstrated success in this area should be selected to develop a curriculum. Often 1 Provide an email to receive a copy of your submission. social workers have a "personal coach personality" and are able to connect with those wanting to make a change in their lives. Desire and pride are absolutely necessary. In utilizing skilled personnel rather than individuals who believe in handouts, progress can be achieved. Self -pride is the basis for success. A facility where the homeless can seek refuge without supervision invites crime, filth, disease and the list goes on. As a former caseworker I have witnessed numerous situations in which people created a new way of life because they invested themselves. markv@hooperconsulting.com 2 Sarah Brunkenhoefer From: CitySecretary Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:36 AM To: Rebecca Huerta Cc: Norma Duran; Sarah Brunkenhoefer Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-10-2020 - Kiwana Denson FYI. Thank you, Aly Berlanga From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:28 AM To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com> Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 11-10-2020 - Kiwana Denson [ [ WARNING: External e-mail. Avoid clicking on links or attachments. We will NEVER ask for a password, username, payment or to take action from an email. When in doubt, please forward to SecurityAlert@cctexas.com. ] ] Warning: Replies to this message will go to returnsPiotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the Helpdesk at 826-3766. Public Comment at9nput -m Date of Meeting Name 11-10-2020 Kiwana Denson Address Street Address: 7841 Kingshire Drive City: CORPUS CHRISTI State / Province: TX Postal / Zip Code: 78413-6205 Country: United States Topic Comprehensive Safety Plan Near Beach Piers/Jetties/Rocky Structures Describe Feedback: Fatalities & rescues have continued at our beaches & research tells us that dangerous rip currents persist around jetties, piers and rocky formations. These rip currents are known as Structurally Controlled Rip Currents. It is recommended that swimmers stay 100-500 feet from these structures in an effort to avoid being caught in a rip current. I am here to ask the City to consider a plan that 1 Uploads: Provide an email to receive a copy of your submission. reinforces safety near jetties & piers. We lost our son in 2019 near a jetty. And, since we created the Je'Sani Smith Foundation to help drive rip current awareness. We have delivered messaging to beachgoers during high traffic seasons, invested in a billboard & PSA's with the support & donations from the Port of Corpus Christi & Nueces County. However, we need to find a more comprehensive solution to these Structurally Controlled Rip Currents. Let's work together to bring a solution & eliminate tragedies for our beachgoing community. Everyone deserves to return home after a day at the beach. Notes for November City Council Meeting.docx beachsafetvadvocate@gmail.com 2 Sarah Brunkenhoefer From: CitySecretary Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 10:19 AM To: Rebecca Huerta Cc: Norma Duran; Rebecca Huerta; Sarah Brunkenhoefer Subject: FW: Public Input: 11-05-2020 - Reynaldo Torres FYI. Thank you, Aly Berlanga From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Friday, November 6, 2020 10:08 AM To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com> Subject: Public Input: 11-05-2020 - Reynaldo Torres [ [ WARNING: External e-mail. Avoid clicking on links or attachments. We will NEVER ask for a password, username, payment or to take action from an email. When in doubt, please forward to SecurityAlertPcctexas.com. ] ] Public Comment & Input Form Date of Meeting 11-05-2020 Name Reynaldo Torres Address Street Address: 4317 Laura Place City: Corpus Christi State / Province: Texas Postal / Zip Code: 78411 Topic Mayor's open door policy rather through "in- person" or/and "phone" ? Describe Feedback: Why are my phone calls to the Utilities NEVER answered, along with person to person visit to dispute bill charges. I realize that we are presently in a pandemic status and live visit are not possible but my concerns stem from WAY before the virus arrived. The Utility Department supervisor is really the person i would like visit with, with documents (bills) in hand. So whenever possible i would like set up a date for a meeting, that's why the above date reads 11/05/2020. thank you. 2 Sarah Brunkenhoefer From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: FYI. CitySecretary Monday, November 9, 2020 1:44 PM Rebecca Huerta Norma Duran; Sarah Brunkenhoefer FW: Call Back: 11-10-2020 - Shirley Thornton From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com> Sent: Monday, November 9, 2020 1:37 PM To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com> Subject: Call Back: 11-10-2020 - Shirley Thornton [ [ WARNING: External e-mail. Avoid clicking on links or attachments. We will NEVER ask for a password, username, payment or to take action from an email. When in doubt, please forward to SecurityAlert@cctexas.com. ] ] Warning: Replies to this message will go to returns@iotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the Helpdesk at 826-3766. ; > Request for gall back Form Date of meeting Name Phone number for call back Address Topic Agenda Number Provide an email to receive a copy of your submission. 11-10-2020 Shirley Thornton (361) 5373460 Street Address: 1917 Woodcrest Dr City: Corpus Christi State / Province: TX Postal / Zip Code: 78418 Country: United States Safe Harbor Drop-in Shelter N/A shirlev.thornton3@sbcglobal.net 1