HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 03/30/2021I 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 March 30, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on April 13, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 13th day of April 2021.
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Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-9277
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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
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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 Pro Tem Barrera called the meeting to order at 11:34 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Reverend Roy J. Kalayil, Holy Cross Church.
Reverend Roy J. Kalayil, Holy Cross Church gave the invocation.
C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States and to the Texas Flag to be
led by Julian Vasquez, W. B. Ray High School.
Julian Vasquez of W.B. Ray High School 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.
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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. Proclamations / Commendations
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera stated that the following proclamations were
presented: Local Emergency Planning Committee; National Nutrition Month;
Girl Scout Month; and National Community Development.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to comments from the public.
The following citizens called in regarding Item 6 in support of Judge Young
Min Burkett's reappointment: Sandi Santana, 7042 Tamarron Ct.; Young Min
Burkett, 316 Foster Dr.; Matthew Manning, 517 Monette Dr.; and Christopher
Gale, P.O. Box 2591.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached
to the Minutes: Les Cassidy, 612 Atlantic St.; Salinda Vergara, P.O. Box 3338;
Mario Olivarez, 7734 Killebrew; Erika Locke, 15890 Punta Espada Loop; and
Alexandrea Cervantes, 7125 Fort Collins Rd.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to City Manager's Comments. City Manager
Peter Zanoni reported on the following topics: 1) American Rescue Plan Corpus
Christi Allocation. 2) Ocean Drive/Revive the Drive Update. 3) CCPD Crisis
Intervention Program.
a. AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN CORPUS CHRISTI ALLOCATION
The American Rescue Plan will allocate to the City of Corpus Christi $68.7
million. The money can be spent as follows: 1) respond to the pandemic or its
negative economic impact; 2) provide premium pay to eligible workers; 3)
provide government services to the extent that there was a reduction in
revenue; and 4) make necessary investments in water, sewer or broadband
infrastructure.
b. OCEAN DRIVE / REVIVE THE DRIVE UPDATE
The Ocean Drive - "Revive the Drive" Initiative from Ennis Joslin to 1-37 is being
done in 4 phases; and this project should be complete by October 2021.
Waters Edge Park will host the Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders beach
volleyball tournament on April 2nd and April 3rd.
A Council Member's concern with drag racing down Ocean Drive; and no work
below the surface will be done during the reconstruction on Ocean Drive.
c. CCPD CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM
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Officer Barnes presented information on the following topics: mental health
and crisis program; what is a crisis; CCPD Crisis Intervention Team (CIT); CIT
consists of; goals of CIT; the qualified mental health professional co -responder
model (QMHP); traditional police response; CIT response; estimated cost
savings through jail and hospital diversions; statistics for just one unit; and CIT
is a hot commodity.
Council Members and Officer Barnes discussed the following topics: an
increase of personnel would help improve this program; a Council Member's
desire to direct a portion of federal funding to this program; volunteers can
reach out to the local mental health authority; and Council Members are in full
support of police officers and this program.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Board of Adjustment (1 vacancy)
Committee for Persons with Disabilities (5 vacancies)
Island Strategic Action Committee (11 vacancies)
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 1.
Board of Adjustment
Council Member Molina nominated Danny Graves. Council Member Molina
made a motion to appoint Danny Graves, seconded by Council Member Smith
and passed unanimously.
Committee for Persons with Disabilities
Council Member Hunter made a motion to reappoint Anthony Zoccolillo and
Vanessa Nisbet, and the new appointments of Jennifer Gracia, Dirk Hillard and
Jennifer Scott, seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed
unanimously.
Island Strategic Action Committee
Council Member Smith nominated Roy Coons and Melanie Salinas (At -Large).
Council Member Hernandez nominated Dotson Lewis, Jr. and Kaylynn Paxson
(At -Large). Council Member Hunter nominated Kimberly Pendergraft (At -Large).
Roy Coons and Melanie Salinas were appointed.
Council Member Smith nominated Dotson Lewis, Jr. as Residential Property
Owner At Large. Council Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Dotson
Lewis, Jr., seconded by Council Member Lerma. Dotson Lewis, Jr. was
appointed.
Council Member Smith nominated Robert Pruski, Jr. as Construction
Contractor. Council Member Pusley made a motion to appoint Robert Pruski,
seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed unanimously.
Council Member Smith nominated William Uhlarik as Realtor. Council Member
Pusley made a motion to appoint Uhlarik, seconded by Council Member Hunter
and passed unanimously.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to realign Jay Gardner from Engineer
to Environmental Group, seconded by Council Member Hunter and passed
unanimously. Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Armon Alex
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(Mustang Island Representative At Large), Daniel Brown III (Residential
Property Owner At Large), Jay Gardner (Environmental Group), and Tommy
Kurtz (At Large), seconded by Council Member Pusley and passed
unanimously.
Council Member Molina made a motion to appoint Daniel Grimsbo (Engineer),
seconded by Council Member Lerma and passed unanimously.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION: NONE
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCE: (ITEM 23)
23. Ordinance authorizing a special events agreement with the Buccaneer
Commission, Inc. for Buc Days Festival 2021 and related activities to be
held April 29, 2021 through May 9, 2021 to allow for the use of City
property including Shoreline Boulevard between IH 37 and Resaca as
well as the barge dock and circle drive adjacent to the American Bank
Center with payment of City cost of services not to exceed $39,449.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera deviated from the agenda and referred to Item 23.
CEO of the Buccaneer Commission Johnny Philipello presented information on
the following topics: 2021 schedule of events; April 29th -May 9th; events
reductions and cancellations; festival site 2021; Stripes carnival; Wings Over
South Texas; Arena events -seating chart; Buc Days Chute Out; parade
pachanga; Rodeo Corpus Christi; and Lego League and Tech Challenge.
Council Members and Assistant City Manager Neiman Young discussed the
following topics: the City Council will be on one float together; face coverings
will be required for indoor functions; and there is a multi-year agreement
discussion in process.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on first reading 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
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 16)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to the Consent Agenda. City Manager Peter
Zanoni stated that staff is pulling Item 6. Council Members requested that Items
12 and 14 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Lerma, seconded by Council Member
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Martinez to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items 6, 12 and
14. The motion carried by 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
2. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 23, 2021.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
One -reading ordinance by the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi,
Texas authorizing the issuance of "City of Corpus Christi, Texas Utility
System Junior Lien Revenue Notes, Taxable New Series 2021A", in an
amount not to exceed $35 million for funding needed for the Gas Utility
as a result of the February 2021 Extreme Weather Event; making
provisions for the payment and security thereof by a junior and inferior lien
on and pledge of the net revenues of the City's utility system on a parity
with certain currently outstanding utility system revenue obligations: and
providing an effective date.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032393
One -reading ordinance amending the FY 2021 Operating Budget to
appropriate $40,700,000 in additional revenue and expenses in the Gas
Fund due to the February 2021 extreme weather event.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032394
One -reading ordinance approving the amended Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #3 Project & Financing Plans to modify the
Streescape and Safety Improvement Program approved by the Board of
Directors of Reinvestment Zone Number Three, City of Corpus Christi,
Texas on March 30, 2021.
This Ordinance was passed on emergency on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032395
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
Ordinance appointing Mike Alaniz, Jacqueline Del Llano Chapa, Mark
DeKoch, Gail G. Loeb, Julianna Siracusa Rivera, and David Walsh as
full-time Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court of Record in the City of
Corpus Christi, Texas; appointing Gail G. Loeb as the presiding judge;
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8.
9.
appointing Jerry L. Batek, Bill Bonilla, Kali Guttman, Christopher E. Matt,
George Picha, and Todd A. Robinson, as part-time judges of the
Municipal Court of Record in the City Of Corpus Christi; determining
salary; providing a term of office; and declaring an effective date.
This Ordinance was withdrawn.
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
Resolution authorizing a five-year service agreement in an amount not to
exceed $437,358.60 with Intrado Life and Safety, Inc. for the purchase of
a service that provides location and phone numbers of callers to 911 as
well as a texting option, with FY 2021 funding in the amount not to exceed
$43,735.86 available from the MetroCom Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032396
Motion authorizing the purchase of two replacement Slope Mowers from
Alamo Industrial, of Seguin, Texas for a total amount of $456,628.80,
which will be utilized to mow stormwater ditches by the Department of
Public Works, with FY 2021 funding available in the Vehicle & Equipment
Replacement Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-060
Motion authorizing the purchase of two replacement tractor trucks from
Lonestar Freightliner Group, LLC, of Waco, Texas for a total amount of
$276,430.00 that will be utilized to pull two Live Bottom trailers to haul
materials to and from work sites by the Department of Public Works, with
FY 2021 funding available in the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement
Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-061
10. Motion authorizing the purchase of one replacement tractor from Deere &
Company, of Cary, North Carolina, through its distributor King Ranch Ag
& Turf from Robstown, Texas for a total amount of $58,473.89, which will
be utilized to pull a 15' Batwing mower deck to mow grass along the
City's stormwater ditches by the Department of Public Works, with FY
2021 funding available in the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-062
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Motion authorizing the purchase of two additional 2021 freightliner
chassis with Bergkamp Patcher bodies from Doggett Freightliner of
South Texas, LLC, of Converse, Texas for a total amount of $392,770.00,
to be used in the maintenance and repairs of potholes by the Department
of Public Works, with FY 2021 funding available in the Vehicle &
Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-063
12. Motion authorizing a three-year Master Services Agreement for the
purchase of a Cisco Phone System with Great South Texas Corp dba
Computer Solutions in the amount of $118,440.70 for Cisco Phone
Unified Communications (UC) for the Corpus Christi International Airport
(CCIA), effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021
funding in the amount of $118,440.70 available in the Airport Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 12.
Council Members, Director of Aviation Kevin Smith and City Manager Peter
Zanoni discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern that this
item is being paid for out of the professional services funding; and a
department can move funds from one line item to another.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve this motion, seconded
by Council Member Hunter. 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: M2021-064
13. Resolution authorizing a one-year service agreement with Mid -Coast
Electric Supply, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $167,369.61 for
professional services, hardware, and software to replace outdated
supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems for Storm
Water, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021
funding available through the Storm Water Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032397
Consent - Capital Projects
14. Resolution rejecting the low bid of Thompson Construction & Consulting
as non-responsive for failure to demonstrate the required experience by
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not filling out the Statement of Experience in the bid packet as a result of
the company not having relevant experience in gas collection control
system expansions and awarding a construction contract to Aptim
Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to provide
construction services for the expansion of the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill
Gas Collection and Control System, located in Nueces County, in an
amount not to exceed $398,395.00, with FY 2021 funding available from
Landfill Capital Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 14.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director of Engineering Services
Jeff Edmonds and Interim Assistant Director of Contracts and Procurement Josh
Chronley discussed the following topics: this company was not selected
because they did not meet the minimum requirements; pre-bid conferences
are held to go over all of the details and for bidders to ask questions; and a
Council Member's concern that bids require a lot of time, effort and money, so
non-responsive bids should not be coming in.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve this resolution,
seconded by Council Member Lerma. This Resolution 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: 032398
General Consent Items
15. Resolution authorizing 12 -month extension for Wastewater Collection
Line Extension Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Walker
Holdings and Development, LLC to extend a 12 -inch wastewater
collection line for planned residential subdivision called Calallen South
Unit 1 located on IH -69, south of Northwest Boulevard in Calallen. (District
1
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032399
16. Resolution directing the City's Planning Department to prepare a service
plan for the annexation of London Pirate Road (formerly County Road
33), north from Farm to Market Road (FM) 43 (Weber Road).
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032400
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K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to the Legislative Update.
City Manager Peter Zanoni presented information on the following topics:
Council Members Molina and Smith are in Austin testifying on the TWIA Bills;
Director of Finance Heather Hurlbert is in Austin testifying regarding cities that
get hit by a sales tax audit; and the Nueces County Commissioners Court
regarding Corpus Christi Economic Development Bill has not been filed yet.
Council Members and City Manager Peter Zanoni discussed the following
topics: a Council Member clarified that the Defunding Police Bill is against
defunding the police; a Council Member commended Director of
Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey for her hard work; a Council
Member's request for all Council Members to be notified of events and
information going forward; the Coastal Bend to Austin Day event will be held
on April 21st; and attendance will be limited at the Coastal Bend Day event.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
The recess for lunch was held from 1:44 p.m. to 2:23 p.m.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 17 - 20)
17. Motion awarding a construction contract to Western Specialty
Contractors, Selma, Texas, to perform maintenance repairs on the
seawall extending from McGee Beach to the Barge Dock, located in
Council District 1, in an amount of $1,098,504.60, with FY 2021 funding
available from the Seawall System Capital Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 17.
Director of Engineering Services Jeff Edmonds presented information on the
following topics: background; project scope; project location; project vicinity;
current situation; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director Edmonds discussed
the following topics: Type A approved the funding contract for this project; the
last quarterly update was in January; maintenance is a priority for the city; all
steps on the seawall will be pressure washed; Council Members' request for
additional lighting and crosswalks to be added; and new crosswalks will be
added and the existing ones will be repainted.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve this motion, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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18.
19.
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: M2021-065
Motion awarding a professional services contract to Risa Weinberger &
Associates, Inc., Dallas, TX, to provide conceptual design, process
design and permitting services for a new Solid Waste Compost Facility,
located in Council District 3, in an amount not to exceed $126,508.00,
with FY 2021 funding available from the Landfill Capital Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 18.
Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt stated that the benefits of a compost
facility are that it is cheaper to compost material than to put it in the landfill;
and the soils in Corpus Christi are either very sandy or heavy clay which makes
it difficult to grow anything.
Council Members and Director of Solid Waste David Lehfeldt discussed the
following topics: the Solid Waste Department will look into commercial and
industrial sectors for other organic waste; two-thirds of everything we throw
away is compostable; a Council Member's concern of the overhead being more
costly; and the process of composting material is cheaper than putting it in the
landfill.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve this motion, seconded
by Council Member Hunter. 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: M2021-066
Motion awarding a construction contract to Associated Construction
Partners, Ltd, Boerne, Texas, for the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant
Lift Station and Plant Improvements upgrades to the lift station, aeration
basins, clarifiers, effluent filter, disinfection system, aerobic digester, pre -
and post -thickeners, belt press building, and a new blower -electrical
control room building, located in Council District 1, in an amount of
$17,745,523.13, with FY 2021 funding available from the Wastewater
Capital Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 19.
Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton presented information on the following
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topics: this is a motion to award a $17.7 million construction contract for
restoration at the Allison Wastewater Treatment Plant; this treatment plant
services Annaville, Tuloso-Midway and Calallen; the construction timeline for
this project is less than two years; the plant will remain fully operational during
construction; and staff recommends approval.
A Council Member, Chief Financial Officer Constance Sanchez and Director
Norton discussed the following topics: a Council Member's concern about the
cost versus the estimation; the bonding capacity had to borrow money for the
gas issue; the utility notes are sufficient because rate payers will be paying
them back; the utility bonds will be paid out of FY22, so the CIP programs will
have to be reviewed to determine whether there will be a rate increase or not;
and based on the EPA consent agreement, a rate increase is expected next
year.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve this motion, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. 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: M2021-067
20. Motion authorizing a cost -share agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to conduct a study that will analyze impaired infrastructure and
provide alternatives to address streambank erosion control related to the
Mary Rhodes Pipeline Phase 2 System Improvements project, located in
the vicinity of the Mary Rhodes Pump Station in Matagorda County, in an
amount not to exceed $92,500.00, with FY 2021 funding available from
the Water Capital Fund and funding in the amount of $192,500 available
from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 20.
Director of Water Utilities Kevin Norton presented information on the following
topics: Mary Rhodes Pipeline phase II; streambank and shoreline erosion;
phase I -cost share of feasibility study; and staff recommends approval.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni and Director Norton discussed
the following topics: this item is only to study the project, not make any repairs;
repairs should start in FY22; and it is important to move forward with this
project quickly.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve this motion, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
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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: M2021-068
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 21 - 22)
21. Ordinance awarding a construction contract to EMR Elevator Inc, Corpus
Christi, Texas, for the replacement and upgrade of the four City Hall
elevators machinery and equipment, located in Council District 1, in an
amount not to exceed $1,047,740.00; amending the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) and Capital Budget, and appropriating $1,250,000.00 to
the Facility Maintenance CIP Fund.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 21.
Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds stated that this ordinance is awarding a
construction contract to EMR Elevator, Inc., a local company who was the low
bidder, to replace and upgrade the four City Hall elevators machinery and
equipment.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve this ordinance, seconded
by Council Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on first reading 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
22. Ordinance accepting and appropriating Federal Aviation Administration
Grants No. 63 and No. 64 totaling $2,667,902 pursuant to the federal
Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for
economic relief to eligible U.S. airports affected by the prevention of,
preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and amending
the FY 2021 Operating Budget by increasing revenues and expenditures.
Mayor Pro Tem Barrera referred to Item 22.
Director of Aviation Kevin Smith stated that this grant authorizes funding for
COVID related items.
Council Member Pusley made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Lerma. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
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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
P. BRIEFINGS: NONE
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 24 - 25)
The Executive Session was postponed.
24. 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 Municipal
Court Judges and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (personnel
matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation,
reassignment, or duties of a public officer or employee (including, but not
limited to, the Municipal Court Judges).
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
25. 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 Texas Public
Information Act, Texas Open Meetings Act, City Council Policies,
Robert's Rules of Procedure, Texas Government Code Chapters 441,
551, 552 and other related provisions and pending legislation.
R. ADJOURNMENT
This E -Session Item was withdrawn.
This meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
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Date of Meeting 03-30-2021
Name Sandi Santana
Address Street Address: 7042 TAMARRON CT
City: CORPUS CHRISTI
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78413
Country: United States
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Re Appointment of Judge Young Min Burkett
21-0349
My name is Sandi Santana and my call back number
is 361 443 0880 and I would like a few minutes to
provide input for her re appointment. Thank you.
Sandibsantana@vahoo.com
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Young Min Burkett
(361) 9603883
Street Address: 316 Foster Dr
City: Corpus Christi
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Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Country: United States
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Matthew Manning
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City: Corpus Christi
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The Re -Appointment of Judge Burkett
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Public Comment & Input Form
Date of Meeting 03-30-2021
Name
Les Cassudy
Address Street Address: 612 Atlantic St.
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic
Agenda Number
Describe Feedback:
Municipal Judge Young Min Burkett
21-0349
I am an attorney who has practiced law in Corpus
Christi, Texas for over 35 years. The purpose of this
comment is to recommend to the Council the re-
appointment of Judge Young Min Burkett to the
Municipal Court.
Based on my considerable experience in this court,
and with this Judge, I am able to attest to her
professionalism, knowledge of the law, and
tremendous work ethic. Judge Burkett handles a
Targe docket of pending cases with efficiency and
fairness. She is considerate to all persons who
come before the Court seeking to resolve or contest
a multitude of pending matters.
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I respectfully ask the Council to re -appointment
Young Min Burkett to the position of Judge of the
Municipal Court.
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Date of Meeting 03-30-2021
Name Salinda Vergara
Address Street Address: PO Box 3338
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78463
Topic Municipal Judge Young Min Burkett
Agenda Number 21-0349
Describe Feedback: I have been teaching yoga for 17 years here in
Corpus Christi.
I recommend the reappointment of Judge Young
Min Burkett to Municipal Court.
I first met her about 8 yrs ago when she attended a
yoga class I was teaching. She impresses me with
how disciplined, trustworthy, dedicated & caring
she is. She is very careful to keep herself balanced
with a regular yoga practice. This allows her to
attend to her duties as an honorable, honest, &
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caring Judge. This is evidence that she takes her
responsibilities seriously & is completely committed
to excellence in her work.
I am honored & blessed to know such a loyal,
honest, & trustworthy person as Judge Young Min
Burkett.
I request that Young Min Burkett be reappointed as
Judge in the Municipal Court. Thank you.
Salmar2020Pvahoo.com
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Name
Mario Olivarez
Address Street Address: 7734 Killebrew
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78414
Topic Municipal Judge Young Min Burkett
Agenda Number 21-0349
Describe Feedback: My name is Mario Olivarez and I am an attorney
that lives and practices in Corpus Christi.
I have been licensed to practice for almost 6 years.
Additionally, I have interned for Texas Rio Grande
Legal Aid, the Office of the Attorney General, and
spent 1 year practicing as a student attorney at
Texas Tech. In the short time, comparatively to
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other attorneys, I have been blessed to practice in
various locations in Texas. From as far north as
Amarillo, to as far west as Marfa, all the way down
to Brownsville. I have also had the pleasure of
practicing in front of a number of judges at both the
federal and state level. It is rare that you see a
judge like Judge Burkett. She is a judge whose
temperament and professionalism is a constant. An
attorney and a defendant always know they will be
treated fairly and equally when she is on the bench.
I respectfully ask that this Council reappoint Judge
Young Min Burkett as a Judge of the Municipal
Court Judge for the city of Corpus Christi
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Name
Erika Locke
Address Street Address: 15890 Punta Espada Loop
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Tx
Postal / Zip Code: 78418
Topic
Agenda Number
Describe Feedback:
Reappoint Municipal Judge Young Min Burkett
21-0349
I am a citizen of Nueces County and was before
Judge Burkett in court due to a traffic citation a
couple years ago. Not only was she incredibly
professional and knowledgeable but she dealt with
my case with expedience. I was also able to watch
as she dealt with various other cases before mine. I
saw that on each case she was thoughtful,
thorough, and applied the law in an intelligent yet
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compassionate manner. She listened carefully to
each person before her and even when delivering a
verdict the person wasn't hoping to hear did so with
compassion and a good explanation of her decision.
When I heard that she might not be reappointed I
was shocked as I believe she may be the most
competent person I have seen amongst our city
officials and I can't imagine why she wouldn't be
recommended for reappointment.
I respectfully ask the court to reappoint Ms. Young
Min Burkett to Municipal court Judge. Our county
needs hardworking, thoughtful people like her!
erikalocke2@gmail.com
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Date of Meeting 03-30-2021
Name Alexandrea Cervantes
Address Street Address: 7125 Fort Collins Rd
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78413
Topic
Agenda Number
Describe Feedback:
Judge Young Burkett
21-0349
As a citizen of Corpus Christi I understand that
Judge Burkett may not be reappointed to her
position as judge for municipal courts. I feel that
this is a rather large mistake as she is a fair and
honest judge who is involved in her community and
an excellent roll model for young girls in our
community. I have two daughters who look up to
her as professional woman and have come to get to
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know her very well and admire her greatly. She has
used her free time to be involved in our community
and particularly at the elementary school where my
daughters attended and participated in the spelling
bee where she was invited to judge. She was
professional, and yet personable and approachable,
all the children and staff enjoyed having her take
part in the spelling bee. I understand she is one of
the busiest judges in municipal courts and yet she is
willing to participate in activities with the
community. I urge you to reconsider appointing her
back into her position as municipal courts judge.
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Date of Meeting 03-30-2021
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Address Street Address: P.O. Box 2591
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78403
Country: United States
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I would like to address City Council concerning the
above -noted item.
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