HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 01/12/2021I 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 January 12, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on January 26, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 26th day of January 2021.
(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
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Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
11:30 AM Council Chambers
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This meeting may be held via videoconference call pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.127. If this meeting is held via videoconference call or
other remote method of meeting, then a member of this governmental body
presiding over this meeting will be physically present at the location of this
meeting unless this meeting is held pursuant to Texas Government Code §
551.125 due to an emergency or other public necessity pursuant to Texas
Government Code § 551.045.
A. Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo to call the meeting to order.
Mayor Guajardo called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by The Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, DD, Bishop
Emeritus of Corpus Christi.
The Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, DD, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi
gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Jude Victor Guajardo.
Jude Victor Guajardo led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States and the Texas Flag.
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
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City Secretary Rebecca L. Huerta.
Note: Council Members Roland Barrera and Michael Hunter participated by
video conference.
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council
Member Gil Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member
Billy A. Lerma,Council Member John Martinez,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Mike Pusley, and Council Member Greg Smith
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 Guajardo referred to comments from the public.
The following citizen called in opposition to desalination which is attached to
the Minutes: James Klein, 3501 Monterrey St.
F. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Manager's Comments. City Manager Peter
Zanoni reported on the following topics: 1) The success of the first Mega
COVID-19 Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinic. 2) Martin Luther King, Jr. march will
not be held this year, but an MLK Day of Service event will be held via Zoom at
noon on January 18th. 2) Recognition of Fire Chief Robert Rocha and Police
Chief Mike Markle for their diverse hiring practices.
a. GOVERNMENT ACTIONS RELATED TO CORONA VIRUS AND VACCINE
DISTRIBUTION
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Director of Public Health District Annette Rodriguez presented the following
update on COVID-19: current COVID-19 statistics; December COVID weekly
deaths; seasonal flu cases comparing 2019 to 2020; Mega COVID-19 vaccine
clinic update; COVID-19 vaccines administered in Mega COVID-19 vaccine
drive-thru; Texas COVID-19 Nueces County rollout; Texas COVID-19 rollout;
current COVID-19 vaccines in Nueces County; weekly COVID-19 vaccines
received; COVID-19 severe allergic reaction; and B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant in
Nueces County.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Fire Chief Robert Rocha and
Director Rodriguez discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern
that the information to the public regarding the vaccination distribution was
inaccurate; Council Members thanked Director Rodriguez and the health care
workers for their work at the vaccine drive thru; no vials were lost during the
drive thru vaccinations; other drive thru locations are still being determined;
the plan for the homebound is for the Corpus Christi Fire Department to
administer the vaccinations; about 67% of first responders have received the
vaccination; in response to allergic reactions, the list of ingredients in the
vaccine are listed on the City's website, as well as being given to each
individual receiving the vaccination; and the state restricts the 4,000 doses to
be used only at the location that the City chooses.
G. MINUTES:
1. Regular Meeting of December 8, 2020 and Special Meeting of
December 22, 2020
A motion was made by Council Member Molina, seconded by Council Member
Smith that the Minutes be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.
H SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS:
2. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Guajardo referred to appointment of Mayor Pro Tems. Mayor Guajardo
recommended the following Mayor Pro Tem service schedule:
Roland Barrera (District 3) 1/12/21 — 4/05/21
Gil Hernandez (District 5) 4/06/21 — 6/28/21
Michael Hunter (At -Large) 6/29/21— 9/30/21
Billy Lerma (District 1) 10/01/21 — 12/13/21
John Martinez (At -Large) 12/14/21 — 3/07/22
Ben Molina (District 2) 3/08/22 — 5/30/22
Mike Pusley (At -Large) 5/31/22 — 8/22/22
Greg Smith (District 4) 8/23/22 — End of Term
Council Member Molina made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Council Member Hernandez and passed unanimously.
3. Mayoral Council Committee Appointments: Audit Committee and
Municipal Court Committee
Mayor Guajardo referred to City Council Committee Assignments and made the
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following appointments:
Audit Committee
Chair: Council Member Gil Hernandez
Members: Council Members Greg Smith, Billy Lerma and Mike Pusley
Municipal Court Committee
Chair: Council Member John Martinez
Members: Council Members Ben Molina, Michael Hunter and Roland Barrera
I. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
4. Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board (7 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 4.
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown) Board
Reappointment of Council Members
Council Member Pusley made a motion to reappoint Council Members Roland
Barrera, Paulette Guajardo, Gil Hernandez and Greg Smith to new term of
2..28-2023, seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
New Appointment of Council Members
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Council Members Billy
Lerma, Mike Pusley and John Martinez, seconded by Council Member Molina
and passed unanimously.
Chairman for a one-year term
Mayor Guajardo nominated Council Member Billy Lerma as Chair for
Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown).
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Council Member Billy
Lerma as Chair for Reinvestment Zone No. 3 (Downtown), seconded by Council
Member Smith and passed unanimously.
J. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
K CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 5 - 19)
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested
that Items 11, 15 and 16 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Smith, seconded by Council Member
Hernandez to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 11, 15
and 16. The motion carried by the following vote:
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6.
7.
8.
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council
Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Zoning Case No. 0920-02, GMG Partners, LP. (District 3).
Ordinance rezoning property at or near 702 South Navigation Boulevard
from the "IL/SP" Light Industrial District with a Special Permit to the
"RS-4.5/PUD" Single -Family 4.5 District with a Planned Unit
Development. (Planning Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
(Requires 3/4 vote due to public opposition)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032315
Ordinance authorizing the renewal of a five year ground lease with
Haas -Anderson Construction, Ltd., Corpus Christi, TX, for a 3.89 -acre
City -owned tract of land located on the former Hala Pit Landfill, next to the
City's vehicle impound yard off of Greenwood Drive, and authorizing an
annual rental fee of $9,600.00.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032316
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
Resolution authorizing a three-year agreement with Environmental
Systems Research Institute (ESRI), Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$450,000.00 for license and support maintenance of the City's
Geographic Information System (GIS), effective upon issuance of a notice
to proceed, with FY 2021 funding in the amount of $125,000.00 available
in the Information Technology Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032317
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Great South
Texas Corp, dba Computer Solutions of San Antonio, Texas, in an
amount not to exceed $251,262.00 for Cisco Umbrella which provides
internet content filtering effective upon issuance of notice to proceed, with
funding in an estimated amount of $83,800.00 available in the FY 2021
Information Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-001
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9.
10.
11.
Motion authorizing a three-year rental and service agreement with BP
Rental Services, LLC dba CC Rentals, in an amount not to exceed
$80,750.00 for Portable Toilet Rentals for Beach Operations. The amount
for FY 2021 for the remaining 8 months is $17,944.45 that is available in
the FY 2021 State Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Beach Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-002
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with Hub City
Overhead Door Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 to
perform on-call overhead door maintenance and repair services to City
owned facilities for the Asset Management Department, effective upon
issuance of notice to proceed, with FY 2021 funding in an amount not to
exceed $47,000.00 available in the Facility and Property Management
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-003
Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with South Texas -
Metal Roofing, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, for an amount not to exceed
$3,000,000.00 to perform on-call roof repair services to City owned
facilities, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021
funding available through the Facility and Property Management funds.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Council Members and Director of Asset Management Charles Mendoza
discussed the following topics: the multiple funding sources come from facility
maintenance, Type A, and bonds.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded
by Council Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 8 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Pusley and Council Member Smith
Abstained: 1 - Council Member Molina
Enactment No: M2021-004
12. Motion authorizing the lease -purchase of one Diamond Z horizontal
grinder from Bane Machinery, Inc., of Dallas, Texas in an amount of
$983,781.64, for grinding brush at the Solid Waste compost facility,
effective upon issuance of letter of acceptance, with FY 2021 funding in
the amount of $32,793.00 available in the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
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13.
14.
Enactment No: M2021-005
Motion authorizing an Amendment to Service Agreement No. 2931 with
2Chainz Brush Clearing, LLC, for a total amount not to exceed
$165,992.00 for years two and three, increasing the service agreement
value to $1,215,968.00 for Mowing for Storm Water and Street
Rights -of -Way for Public Works, with funding available in FY 2021 Storm
Water Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-006
Consent - Capital Projects
Resolution authorizing the execution of an Advance Funding Agreement
with the Texas Department of Transportation for the 2018 Highway Safety
Improvements Program that include upgrading traffic signal components,
existing traffic signals, safety lighting and pedestrian improvements at
multiple locations Citywide, with a City required funding match of 10% in
an amount of $120,000.00, with FY 2021 funding available from the Bond
2016 program.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032318
15. Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for Traffic Improvement -
Projects to include traffic signalization and synchronization to Freese and
Nichols, Corpus Christi, TX, for an initial amount up to $250,000.00 per
year and one renewal option to be administratively authorized for a total
amount not to exceed $500,000.00, with projects located Citywide, and
funding available through the 2018 Bond Program Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 15.
Council Members, Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds, City Manager Peter
Zanoni and Director of Public Works Richard Martinez discussed the following
topics: the City has a maintenance list of projects that this contract with Freese
and Nichols will prioritize; and a Council Member's request to have more than
one Master Service Agreement (MSA) made available for other engineering
companies.
Council Member Pusley 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 Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council
Member Smith
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Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-007
16. Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement for Geotechnical Testing
and Construction Materials Testing to Professional Service Industries,
Inc., Rock Engineering and Testing Laboratory, Inc., Terracon
Consultants, Inc., and Arias & Associates Inc, all from Corpus Christi,
Texas, in an amount up to $750,000.00 each, with a one-year renewal
option to be administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed
$1,500,000.00 each, with projects located Citywide, and FY 2021 funding
available from the Utility Capital Program and Bond Program.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 16.
Council Members and Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: a Council Member's caution that for large projects, the
engineering firm of record should own the geotechnical survey rather than the
City.
Council Member Pusley 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 Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council
Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-008
General Consent Items
17. Motion to authorize execution of a 24 -month Lease Agreement with
Bayview Tower, LLC, for the operation of the City Customer Service Call
Center for a total cost of $111,111.35 of which $57,209.75 is for the first
twelve and $53,901.60 is for the second twelve months with the FY 2021
expense of $39,606.75 being paid from the Call Center's FY 2021
budget in the General Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-009
18. Resolution authorizing 6 -month extensions for a Water Arterial
Transmission and Grid Main Construction and a Reimbursement
Agreement up to $147,999.99, a Distribution Main Line Extension
Construction and a Reimbursement Agreement up to $43,010.00, and a
Wastewater Collection Line Extension Construction and a
Reimbursement Agreement up to $139,341.76 with Dorsal Development,
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LLC for a planned residential development, Azali Estates Unit 1, located
at the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard and Starry Road, east of Rodd
Field Road. (District 5 )
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032319
19. Resolution authorizing outside city limits water contract with GTHH
Development, LLC (Hossein Mostaghasi) to provide public water to his
property located outside the city limits described as Swan Village Phase
1 Subdivision, also commonly known by its street address as FM 2444
(South Staples Street) under Corpus Christi Code Section 55-113.
(OCL)
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032320
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NONE
N. REGULAR AGENDA:
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 20 - 24)
20. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant in an amount of
$104,013.20 from the State of Texas, Criminal Justice Division for
Victims of Crime Community Outreach Program with a cash match of
$5,265.79 and in-kind match of $23,360.00; appropriating $104,013.20
in the Police Grants Fund; authorizing two Full Time Employee positions;
and authorizing a transfer of $5,265.79 from the General Fund to the
Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Items 20-24.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve Items 20-24, seconded
by Council Member Molina. These Ordinances were passed on first reading
with one vote and approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusley and Council
Member Smith
Abstained: 0
21. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of five grants totaling $332,809.19
from the Texas Office of the Governor - Homeland Security Grant
Division, Homeland Security Grant Program for Bomb Squad Detection
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for $116,151.38, Dive Trailer for $44,063.76, Incident Command Training
Program for $88,134.05, Airport Medical Response Equipment for
$4,585.00, and Regional Hazmat Response Enhancement for
$79,875.00; and appropriating $332,809.19 in the FY 2021 Fire Grants
Fund.
See Item 20 for vote.
22. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a $2,500 donation from ExxonMobil
Pipeline Company to support the Corpus Christi Fire Department's
emergency response capabilities: and appropriating $2,500 into the Fire
Grants Fund.
See Item 20 for vote.
23. Ordinance authorizing the renewal of a 15 -year lease agreement with
Lady Lex Museum on the Bay Association that authorizes the use of a
portion of the submerged lands owned by the City of Corpus Christi and
adjoining City property for the U.S.S. Lexington for the operation of the
museum and authorizing an annual rental fee of $1.00. (28 -day delay
required between readings)
See Item 20 for vote.
24. Ordinance authorizing the resale, by Nueces County as the City's trustee,
of 16 properties, which were foreclosed upon for failure to pay ad
valorem taxes, for the total price of $89,225.00. The City accepts total
proceeds of $29,379.07 from the sale of which $7,988.22 is allocated to
the settlement of past due ad valorem taxes and $21,390.85 is allocated
to the settlement of amounts due for City paving and demolition liens.
See Item 20 for vote.
A Council Member discussed the following topics: resale properties are a good
opportunity for City to convert to affordable housing; the State of Texas does
not forgive taxes owed so properties with many liens are difficult to clear;
there ara a lack of Tots available, and it is important to get lots back on the tax
rolls; unemployment rates are high, but there is a shortage of housing
available; and request for options on how to use resale properties as
affordable housing opportunities.
P. BRIEFINGS: (ITEM 25)
25. Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
(CCREDC) Quarterly Update to City Council (Third and Fourth Quarters
of 2020)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
President/CEO of Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation
lain Vasey presented information on the following topics: unemployment
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rates; employment by sector for Corpus Christi MSA; CCREDC COVID-19
response; business retention and business attraction; and Our Coastal Bend.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and President Vasey discussed
the following topics: about 1,200 citizens completed Our Coastal Bend survey;
request for an update on economic development projects on the horizon; and
rumored possible merger with San Patricio EDC was decided against.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: NONE
R. IDENTIFY COUNCIL FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
S. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Guajardo referred to Identify Future Agenda Items.
The following Items were identified: request to schedule City Manager's
evaluation; request to schedule an affordable housing workshop; a Council
Member's request for information regarding a CCISD board member's
correspondence with City staff related to FBI investigation; in response to
request for the LAN report on North Beach, City Manager Zanoni said the plan
is to present it to Council at the January 26th meeting; and a request for a
debrief on short-term rentals.
This meeting was adjourned at 1:52 p.m.
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