HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 04/13/2021I 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 April 13, 2021 which
were approved by the City Council on April 20, 2021.
WITNESSETH MY HAND AND SEAL, on this the 20th day of April 2021
(S E A L)
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, April 13, 2021
11:30 AM Council Chambers
Addendums may be added on Friday.
Public Notice: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who
may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact the City Secretary's
office (at 361-826-3105) at least 48 hours in advance so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Si Usted desea dirigirse al Concilio y cree que su ingles es limitado, habra un
interprete ingles-espanol en todas las juntas del Concilio para ayudarle.
This meeting may be held via videoconference can 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 11:35 a.m.
B. Invocation to be given by Father James Stembler, Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Father James Stembler, Diocese 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 Nicholas Tapia, Richard King High School.
Mayor's Chief of Staff Arlene Medrano 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.
City of Corpus Christi Page 1 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
Present: 9 - Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo,Council Member Roland Barrera,Council
Member Gil Hernandez,Council Member Michael Hunter,Council Member
Billy A. Lemia,Council Member John Martinez,Council Member Ben
Molina,Council Member Mike Pusley, and Council Member Greg Smith
E. Proclamations / Commendations
Mayor Guajardo announced three proclamations that were presented: 1)
National Library Week. 2) Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
3) Fair Housing Month.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mayor Guajardo referred to comments from the public.
The following citizen called in regarding utilities bill/wasterwater issue:
Richard Cedor, 1329 10th St.
The following citizens called in regarding Item 26: Amanda Gallegos, 7621
Cedar Brook Dr.; and Robert Muir, 6230 Bourbonais Dr.
The following citizens submitted written public comments which are attached
to the Minutes: Amanda Gallegos, 7621 Cedar Brook Dr.; Susan Mitchell, 40
Rock Creek Dr.; and Brittni Young.
G. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS / UPDATE ON CITY OPERATIONS:
Director of Public Health Annette Rodriguez gave a brief update on the
Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Council Members and Health Director Rodriguez discussed the following
topics: currently only women have been affected by the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine; and La Palmera Mall COVID-19 vaccination clinic will offer first and
second dose Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
City Manager Zanoni gave an update on the financial report. The Audit Report
was exceptional for FY 2020.
Mayor Guajardo commended City Manager Zanoni for bringing a stronger
financial outlook to Corpus Christi.
a. Corpus Christi Hooks - COVIDI9 Safety Protocol
City Manager Peter Zanoni introduced Corpus Christi Hooks General Manager
Brady Ballard.
General Manager Ballard presented information on the following topics:
summary of details; certification of compliance; and policies and operations.
A Council Member and General Manager Ballard discussed the following
topics: improvements have been made to Whataburger Field; and
Whataburger Field is a new COVID-19 vaccine site.
City of Corpus Christi Page 2 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
b. Grow Local Farmer's Market
Grow Local Farmer's Market is held every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at
the Art Center of Corpus Christi.
c. Birdiest Festival in America
The Birdiest Festival in America will be held at The Botanical Gardens from
April 21st -25th.
d. Safe Fun -Fit with Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo
Safe -Fun Fit with Mayor Guajardo will be held on Saturday, April 17th from 7
a.m. to 11 a.m.
H. BOARD & COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:
1.
Airport Board (3 vacancies)
Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth (10 vacancies)
Sister City Committee (4 vacancies)
Transportation Advisory Commission (5 vacancies)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 1.
Airport Board
Council Member Lerma made a motion to reappoint Paul Cameron, Jr.,
seconded by Mayor Guajardo and passed unanimously. Council Member
Pusley nominated Blake Farenthold and Gordon Lester. Council Member
Hernandez nominated James Bliss. Council Member Smith nominated Hans
Schumann. Council Member Molina nominated Cristian Radaneata. Council
Member Hunter nominated John LaRue. Hans Schumann and John LaRue
were appointed. After the appointments, a Council Member asked about 1)
adding visit Corpus Christi CEO Brett Oetting as an ex -officio member; and 2) if
a Council Member can serve on the Airport Board. City Secretary Huerta said
she'd look into it.
Corpus Christi Commission on Children & Youth
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Lies' Cressman (At -Large),
seconded by Council Member Lerma and passed unanimously. Council
Member Molina made a motion to appoint Joshua Salinas (Education),
seconded by Council Member Hernandez and passed unanimously. Council
Member Hernandez made a motion to appoint Kaylin Berger (High School
student from a Charter School) and Tiana Ramos (High School student from
CCISD), seconded by Council Member Lerma and passed unanimously.
Council Member Lerma nominated Jose Plaza (At -Large). Council Member
Martinez nominated Jessie Carlson (At -Large). Council Member Molina
nominated Robert Hyatt (At -Large). Jessie Carlson was appointed. After the
appointments, a Council Member asked if student representatives could be
appointed from each CCISD high school. City Secretary Huerta said she'd look
into it.
Sister City Committee
City of Corpus Christi Page 3 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
Council Member Molina made a motion to reappoint Almira Flores, seconded
by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously. Council Member Pusley
nominated Valeria Harbolovic. Council Member Barrera nominated Mirza
Pearson. Council Member Molina nominated Emma Manda. Council Member
Molina made a motion to appoint Valerie Harbolovic, Mirza Pearson and
Emma Manda, seconded by Council Member Smith and passed unanimously.
Transportation Advisory Committee
Council Member Pusley made a motion to appoint Richard Diaz, Nicholas
Fernandez, Douglas Salik, Michael San Miguel and T Frank Smith IV,
seconded by Council Member Molina and passed unanimously.
I. EXPLANATION OF COUNCIL ACTION:
J. CONSENT AGENDA: (ITEMS 2 - 17)
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Consent Agenda. Council Members requested
that Item 11 be pulled for individual consideration.
A motion was made by Council Member Pusley, seconded by Council Member
Lerma to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 11. 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 30, 2021 and
Special Meeting of April 6, 2021.
The Minutes were approved on the consent agenda.
3.
4.
Consent - Second Reading Ordinances
Zoning Case No. 1220-01 Alty Enterprises, Inc.: (District 5). Ordinance
rezoning property at or near 7005 Saratoga Boulevard (State Highway
357) from the "CG -2" General Commercial District and the "IL" Light
Industrial District to the "ON" Neighborhood Office District. (Planning
Commission and Staff recommend Approval)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032402
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
City of Corpus Christi Page 4 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
5.
6.
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032403
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032404
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.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032405
7. Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 55, Utilities,
Section 55-61 (a.)(1&2) regarding classification of customers and
schedules of rates in order to mitigate the gas bills from February's
extreme weather event for residential customers effective June 1, 2021.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032406
Consent - Contracts and Procurement
8.
Resolution authorizing the purchase of one replacement Kut Kwick
mower from KUT KWICK Corporation, of Brunswick, Georgia for a total
amount of $124,602.00, which will be used to mow grass and tall brush at
the Choke Canyon Dam by the Utilities Department, with FY 2021 funding
available through the Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Resolution was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: 032407
9. Motion authorizing the lease -purchase, via JPMorgan, of one vactor truck
City of Corpus Christi
Page 5 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
from Houston Freightliner, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for a total amount of
$463,115.06, in support of the approved FY 2021 Enhancement
Package for a new Wastewater Treatment crew in the Utilities
Department to improve wastewater treatment and lift station infrastructure
maintenance, with first-year funding in the amount of $23,155.74
available from FY 2021 Wastewater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-069
10. Motion authorizing a two-year service agreement with Herc Rentals Inc.,
of Corpus Christi, Texas, for a total amount not to exceed $607,000.00,
for equipment rental as needed for the Utilities Department, with FY 2021
funding in the amount of $151,750.00 available in the FY 2021 Water and
Wastewater Funds.
11.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-070
Motion awarding a Master Service Agreement for professional
engineering services to HDR Engineering Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas for
groundwater -related technical support to assist with general groundwater
questions, regulatory guidance, permit applications review and other
necessary groundwater hydrology concerns in an amount up to
$60,000.00 for one year with a one-year renewal option to be
administratively authorized for a total amount not to exceed $120,000.00,
with FY 2021 funding available from the Water Capital Reserve Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 11.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Water Resource Manager
Esteban Ramos and Director of Engineering Jeff Edmonds discussed the
following topics: the State of Texas is the only aquifer storage and recovery
Groundwater Conservation District; the water district was established in 2007;
this service would assist with technical support for general groundwater
questions, regulatory guidance, and permit applications; and a Council
Member's request to include the presentation in the agenda packet.
Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Motion was passed and approved with the
following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor Guajardo, Council Member Barrera, Council Member Hernandez,
Council Member Hunter, Council Member Lerma, Council Member
Martinez, Council Member Molina, Council Member Pusiey and Council
Member Smith
Abstained: 0
Enactment No: M2021-071
City of Corpus Christi Page 6 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
12. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement with SHI Government
Solutions, Inc. in an amount of $73,581.00 for ManageEngine Software
Licenses, effective upon issuance of a notice to proceed, with FY 2021
funding in the amount of $73,581.00 available in the Information
Technology Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-072
13. Motion authorizing a one-year service agreement with Carahsoft
Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia in the amount of $80,689.70
for DocuSign licenses and support for City Departments, effective upon
issuance of a notice to proceed with FY 2021 funding in the amount of
$80,689.70 available in various funds.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-073
14. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for wrecker services
for City -owned light vehicles and equipment with, DRR & RS Inc., dba
Apollo Towing Service, for an amount not to exceed $84,505.50, to be
used for towing services, effective upon issuance of notice to proceed,
with funding in an amount of $11,736.88 available in the FY 2021
Maintenance Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-074
15. Motion authorizing the purchase of one replacement Mobile Lube truck
from Houston Freightliner, Inc., of Houston, Texas, for a total amount of
$203,016.00 to be used for preventative maintenance and to service off
road and stationary equipment by Asset Management Fleet Maintenance
Division staff, with FY 2021 funding available through the Vehicle and
Equipment Replacement Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-075
16. Motion authorizing a three-year service agreement for mowing and
grounds maintenance of Stormwater Group 3 [Kostoryz, Carrol, Weber,
Staples, Airline from Alameda to SPID] in an amount up to $57,000 with
Dorame General Repair and Lawn, LLC of Corpus Christi, Texas for the
Department of Public Works, with FY 2021 funding in an amount not to
exceed $7,917.00 available through the Stormwater Fund.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-076
City of Corpus Christi Page 7 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
17.
Consent - Capital Projects
Motion awarding a Master Services Agreement to LJA Engineering, Inc.,
Hanson Professional Services, Inc., and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam,
Inc., all firms from Corpus Christi, Texas, for preliminary engineering for
future Utility Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the
preparation of engineering reports and costs estimates for water,
wastewater and stormwater related projects for a two-year term each in
an amount up to $150,000 for a total not to exceed amount of
$450,000.00, located Citywide, and with FY 2021 funding available from
the Utility Capital Program.
This Motion was passed on the consent agenda.
Enactment No: M2021-077
K. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:
Mayor Guajardo referred to the Legislative Update.
Director of Intergovernmental Relations Tammy Embrey gave a brief update on
actions that have taken place at the State Capitol.
Council Members and Director Embrey discussed the following topics: Senator
Lucio filed Senate Bill 474 (animal tethering); and the Port Bill 2186 is currently
not set for a hearing and has not been introduced in the House.
L. RECESS FOR LUNCH
Executive Session Items 27 and 28 were held during the lunch recess.
M. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (ITEM 18)
18. First Public Hearing to discuss the annexation of London Pirate Road
(formerly County Road 33), being approximately 3.733 acres of land from
FM 43 (Weber Road) to the North approximately 1.027 miles, with the
City of Corpus Christi currently having an area of 489 sq. miles.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 18.
Director of Planning Daniel McGinn presented information on the following
topics: background; aerial overview of annexation tract; annexation tract; and
annexation schedule.
Council Members, City Manager Peter Zanoni, Director McGinn and Director of
Public Works Richard Martinez discussed the following topics: City Manager
Zanoni commended Director McGinn and Commissioner Brent Chesney for
their work and efforts on this annexation; the city is taking over the
right-of-way that the county had; and the road will be widened and will remain
rural.
City of Corpus Christi Page 8 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
Mayor Guajardo opened the public hearing.
No written public comments were submitted.
Mayor Guajardo closed the public hearing. No action was required.
N. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION ITEMS: (ITEMS 19 - 21)
19.
Motion authorizing a five-year lease -purchase agreement via JPMorgan
with HEAT Safety Equipment, LLC of Von Ormy, Texas for the
replacement of 140 self-contained breathing apparatuses for the Corpus
Christi Fire Department for a total amount of $1,098,453.40, effective
upon issuance of letter of acceptance, with FY 2021 funding in the
amount of $91,537.80 available through the General Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 19.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Mayor Guajardo. 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: M2021-078
20. Motion authorizing the purchase of two additional 2022 Peterbilt chassis
with Spray Patchers from Rush Truck Center of Robstown, Texas for a
total amount of $472,124.00, which will be used for pothole repairs by
the Department of Public Works, with FY 2021 funding available through
the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 20.
Council Members and Director of Public Works Richard Martinez discussed the
following topics: the old asphalt reclaimer is being used in replacement of
one spray patcher; the Public Works Department is going to take care of about
120,000 potholes this year; and there is no back -log to date with crews working
weekends.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Mayor Guajardo. This Motion was passed and approved with the following
vote:
City of Corpus Christi Page 9 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
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: M2021-079
21. Motion awarding a professional services contract to Lockwood, Andrews
& Newnam, Inc., Corpus Christi, Texas, for engineering design, bid, and
construction phase services for the Bay Water Quality Improvements
project that will identify and design solutions for the removal of trash and
other floatable items in the storm water system before it is discharged in
the Corpus Christi Bay, in an amount of $165,784.00, with FY 2021
funding available from the Storm Water Capital Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 21.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the motion, seconded by
Mayor Guajardo. 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: M2021-080
O. FIRST READING ORDINANCES: (ITEMS 22 - 25)
22. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the Executive Office of
the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy, in an amount of
$89,480.00 for overtime for four sworn officers and lease payments on
four vehicles for the FY 2021 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Initiative; and appropriating $89,480.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 22.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topics: the
purpose of this grant is for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Initiative in
the amount of $89,480.00 in the Police Grants Fund.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Pusley 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:
City of Corpus Christi Page 10 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
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
23. Ordinance authorizing acceptance of a grant from the State of Texas,
Department of Transportation for the FY 2021 Click It or Ticket Program
for the Corpus Christi Police Department in an amount of $8,950.00 with
a City cash match of $2,416.80 for overtime and fringe benefits with
funding available from the General Fund; and appropriating $8,950.00 in
the Police Grants Fund.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 23.
Police Chief Mike Markle presented information on the following topics: this
ordinance authorizes the acceptance of a grant and appropriation of funds
from the Click It or Ticket Program for the Corpus Christi Police Department in
an amount of $8,950.00.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor 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
24. Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Wastewater Lift Station
Construction and Reimbursement Agreement with Peterson Properties,
Ltd. to construct the Wastewater Lift Station for the Greenwood Service
Area 5 and according to the Wastewater Master Plan approved on July 6,
2020 and located at the intersection of Westpoint Rd and S Padre Island
Drive (Highway 358 FWY); and appropriating $44,057.00 from the
Wastewater Trunk System Trust Fund to reimburse developer. (District 3)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 24.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: parcel vicinity map; proposed lift station location; and staff
recommends approval.
A Council Member and Director Raymond discussed the following topic: the
remaining trust fund balance will be $1,556,469.08 after the $44,057.00 is taken
out.
Council Member Hunter made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded by
City of Corpus Christi Page 11 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
Council Member Pusley. 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
25. Ordinance abandoning and vacating a 15 -foot wide by approximately
483 feet in length (7,239.7 sq. ft.) existing utility easement out of Lot 3,
Block 1, South Texas Bone and Joint Medical Plaza Unit 1, located South
of Holly Road and West of Cross -Town Expressway (TX 286). (District 3)
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 25.
Director of Development Services Al Raymond presented information on the
following topics: vicinity map; aerial overview; and staff recommends
approval.
There were no comments from the Council.
Council Member Barrera made a motion to approve the ordinance, seconded
by Council Member Molina. This Ordinance was passed on first reading and
approved with the following vote:
Aye: 9 - Mayor 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: (ITEM 26)
26. Affordable Housing Update and Review of City Infill Housing Incentive
Program Guidelines
Mayor Guajardo referred to Item 26.
Homeless Services and Workforce Housing Manager Jennifer Buxton
presented information on the following topics: homeownership affordability;
considerations for an affordable home policy in the City; what tools do we
have; infill housing incentive program; Thanksgiving homes; where do we
need to go with policy; and where do we need to go with IHIP.
Council Members, Housing Manager Buxton, City Manager Peter Zanoni,
Director of Development Services Al Raymond and representative of
Thanksgiving Homes Dan Brown discussed the following topics: the infill
housing incentive program is not income restricted; in order for low income
tax credits to score points, the majority of the units need to be at or below 60%
area median income; the 80% area median income is the federal statute that
the City has to follow; lots are not set aside for affordable housing; 95% of the
median purchase in Corpus Christi for new construction is $238,000 which does
City of Corpus Christi
Page 12 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
not include taxes; renovation on older homes need to be at least 50% in code
compliance; the housing department's goal is to bring back the infill
development incentive program and a comprehensive affordable housing
strategy and policy; Thanksgiving Homes is a non-profit program that was
created through the housing authority to increase rental housing; the map
provided in the agenda is set by HUD standards; low income buyers often want
to buy in low income areas; Thanksgiving Homes is an affiliate of the Corpus
Christi Housing Authority; the average price point for these houses, including
insurance, is about $1,188 per month; and the purpose of this item is to provide
an update of the infill housing incentive program and develop the affordable
housing policy.
Q. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (ITEMS 27 - 28)
27.
Mayor Guajardo referred to Executive Session Items 27 and 28. The Council
went into Executive Session at 1:34 p.m. The Council returned from Executive
Session at 2:52 p.m.
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.
This E -Session Item was discussed in executive session.
28. 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 City Auditor
and Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to
deliberate the employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline,
or dismissal of a public officer or employee (including, but not limited to,
the City Auditor)
This E -Session Item was passed after executive session.
The Council considered the following motion:
Motion to extend time for completion of the Interim City Auditor certification to
September 30, 2021.
Council Member Hernandez made a motion to approve the motion, seconded
by Council Member Pusley. 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: M2021-081
City of Corpus Christi Page 13 Printed on 4/15/2021
City Council
Meeting Minutes April 13, 2021
R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Guajardo adjourned the meeting at
3:40 p.m.
City of Corpus Christi Page 14 Printed on 4/15/2021
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 1:52 PM
To: Rebecca Huerta
Cc: Norma Duran; Sarah Brunkenhoefer
Subject: FW: Call Back: 04-13-2021 - Richard Cedor
FYI.
Thank you,
Aly Berlanga
From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 1, 2021 1:51 PM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com>
Subject: Call Back: 04-13-2021 - Richard Cedor
[ [ 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@jotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the
Helpdesk at 826-3766.
rest for Call [ .A ,k Form
Date of meeting 04-13-2021
Name Richard Cedor
Phone number for call
back
(361) 413-2508
Address Street Address: 1329 10th Street
Street Address Line 2: Apt 1
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78404
Topic Utilities Bill - Wastewater Issue
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
CitySecretary
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 8:09 AM
Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Rebecca Huerta; Norma Duran
FW: Call Back: 04-13-2021 - Amanda Gallegos
From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 9:06 PM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com>
Subject: Call Back: 04-13-2021- Amanda Gallegos
[ [ 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@jotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the
Helpdesk at 826-3766.
Request for• Call Back Form
Date of meeting
Name
Phone number for call
back
Address
Topic
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
04-13-2021
Amanda Gallegos
(361) 6587370
Street Address: 7621 Cedar Brook Dr
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78413
Country: United States
Afforadable Housing & Shelter 44a Co
GGtheROBOT@vahoo.com
1
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com>
Sent: Monday, April 12, 2021 3:28 PM
To: CitySecretary; Norma Duran
Subject: Call Back: 04-13-2021 - Robert Muir
[ [ 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@jotform.com. If you are unsure this is correct please contact the
Helpdesk at 826-3766.
Request for ci9 3 ck V orm
Date of meeting 04-13-2021
Name Robert Muir
Phone number for call (361) 4420926
back
Address Street Address: 6230 Bourbonais Dr. Corpus Christi
TX 78414
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78414
Country: United States
Topic Infill Housing Incentive Program
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
rmmuircc@gmail.com
1
PUBLIC COMMENT/INPUT FORM
City of Corpus Christi
Enter either "City Council" or the name of the City Board: City Council
DATE OF MEETING (mm/dd/yy): 04/12/21
NAME: Amanda Gallegos
ADDRESS: /621 Cedar Brook Dr
CITY: Corpus Christi STATE: TX ZIP: 78413
TOPIC: Low Barrier Shelter
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER (if applicable): n/a
If no agenda item is specified, then this will be considered a general public comment and not a public hearing.
Affordable housing is a noble goal, but the planned build sites and cost of the homes will do little to
nothing to help the unhoused community. We must not only help our low income neightbors, but our
no income neighbors as well. We NEED a low barrier shelter.
Despite what some individuals have said, a low barrier shelter is NOT a "sanctioned tent city" but an
active alternative to having to camp on the street. There's many obstacles to using our current
shelters that would not be present in a low barrier shelter, such as drug tests, pet policies, the
splitting up of families, cleanliness of the facility and just physical inaccessibility.
A low barrier shelter would provide bathrooms, showers, and laundry access, which will then in turn
allow houseless folk to seek employment or substance help. You don't know how much something
as simple as a shower and a warm place to sleep can help someone until you've gone without it, as
I'm sure many of our housed neighbors got a taste of in the freeze.
G P \ PC
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 1:01 PM
To: Rebecca Huerta
Cc: Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Norma Duran
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 04-07-2021 Susan Mitchell
FYI.
Thank you,
Aly Berlanga
From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 12:21 PM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 04-07-2021 - Susan Mitchell
[ [ 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
SecuritvAlert@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.
7) Public Comment & Input worm
Date of Meeting 04-07-2021
Name Susan Mitchell
Address Street Address: 40 rock creek drive
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: Texas
Postal / Zip Code: 78412
Topic
Describe Feedback:
Water waste and street construction
I have been a resident of Corpus Christi for 30 years,
I work for a major airline thus traveling the country
weekly. I don't understand why our roads
continuously seem to be under construction and
they never seem to be quite repaired, creating
major havoc throughout our beautiful city!!! Our
city has the potential to be a beautiful city such as
some in Florida or California, who is in charge??????
And why, if we are under a water shortage, why are
so many car wash companies being opened?
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
For as high as our property taxes are it would seem
that our city could get it together!!!!
Frustrated resident, Susan Mitchell
susan.mitch15@gmail.com
2
.4=V;(i)
Sarah Brunkenhoefer
From: CitySecretary
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Rebecca Huerta
Cc: Sarah Brunkenhoefer; Norma Duran
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 04-13-2021 - Brittni Young
FYI.
Thank you,
Aly Berlanga
From: JotForm <noreply@jotform.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 9:02 AM
To: CitySecretary <CitySecretary@cctexas.com>; Norma Duran <NormaD2@cctexas.com>
Subject: [EXTERNAL]Public Input: 04-13-2021- Brittni Young
[ [ 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.
Date of Meeting
Name
Address
Put
04-13-2021
Brittni Young
Street Address: District 3
City: Corpus Christi
State / Province: TX
Postal / Zip Code: 78415
Topic Affordable Housing Update and Review of City Infill
Housing Incentive Program Guidelines
Agenda Number 26 21-0437
Describe Feedback:
As the city pushes to create affordable housing for
low-income families, I look down at the map
surprised to see which areas were selected to house
our fellow residents. Your familiarity with the map
shows that you are quite aware that the housing
will be developed at the heart of the heavy
industry. It doesn't take a scientist to look out
Provide an email to
receive a copy of your
submission.
towards downtown and see the clouds of pollution
that consume out skies. This area will house young
children who are in the early stages of their child
development. We already know that living in that
area is becoming unbearable as there are growing
concerns of industries like MODA who are currently
seeking a permit to emit more pollutants into the
surrounding area. This should raise an alarm to
revisit putting people in these areas at the risk of
their health. I demand that the city council revisit
their plans by conducting further research on the
long-term effects housing people in these areas will
have their health and their children's health.
brittnivoung@protonmail.com
2